AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
March 12, 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. AI-69376    Discussion, consideration and action on Hidalgo County Thoroughfare Plan 2018 Amendments. (HCMPO)
 
B. AI-69375    Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to Art. 3, Sec. 52 of the Constitution of the State of Texas for the purchase of promotional items for the County Judge's Office, Public Affairs Division, and Emergency Management for the purchase of promotional items for educational and training purposes.
 
6. District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-69245    1. Approval to ratify the request for an amendment to the agreement between the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University and Hidalgo County Office of the Criminal District Attorney.
2. Requesting approval to accept amended agreement between the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University and Hidalgo County Office of the Criminal District Attorney and authorization for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amended agreement.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditors for the amended funds for the FY19 Buffett-McCain Institute/Arizona State University and appropriation of same.
 
B. AI-69286    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).
 
C. AI-69084    District Attorney's Office - LEOSE (1220):
Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditors for the 2019 LEOSE allocation of the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $1,253.26 from the State Comptroller and approval to appropriate same
 
D. AI-69377    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).
 
7. HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-69346    HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force G18SS0002A grant Supplement #2 in the amount of $81,500.00.
 
B. AI-69326   

HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the four (4) part SF424 Application Form related to the ONDCP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program FY 2019 (HIDTA) with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation. Application includes the following:
1.  SF 424  General Application 
2.  SF 424A Budget Information Non Construction Programs 
3.  SF 424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs 
4.  SF 424 Lobbying Form
 
8. Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-69257    2017 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2017.
 
B. AI-69301    Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $9,770.61. 
 
C. AI-69241    Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Aliyyah Cano, student at South Texas College as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of March 2019 to April 2019.
 
D. AI-69211    Pursuant to 351.0415(c)(5), Sheriff's Office purchase of contractual services for the repair of damages in the kitchen floor drains’ areas, an improvement at the Adult Detention Facility, aka, County Jail, through HC's membership/participation with PCA contract #3-100-17 TX awarded JOC vendor, Hunt & Woodruff Construction Company, LLC. in the amount of $7,147.87.  
 
E. AI-69226    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 $30,000.00 ($15,000.00 per officer).
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 $30,000.00.
 
F. AI-69200    Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY16 (1284):
Ratification and acceptance to accept extension for FY2016 Operation Stonegarden to May 31, 2019.
 
G. AI-69166    Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284):
1.  Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FY
2019 OCDETF OT SW-TXS-1048).
overtime agreement.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $14,000.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1048).
 
9. Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. AI-69169    Requesting Commissioners Court's approval of a finding and authorization, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Constable Office Pct. 1 to purchase consumable items and imprint the Constable Office logo on said items, which will serve a public purpose, through our educational/instructional and training programs. 
 
10. Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. AI-69183    Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Melissa Vasquez as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
 
11. Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-69185    Constable Pct. 3 CCP59 (1230):
Approval of the appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Chapter 59 Fund Balance in the amount of $24,790.75.
 
B. AI-69186    Constable Pct. 3 (1257):
Approval of the appropriation for the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 2018 US Treasury Fund Balance in the amount of $6,425.02.
 
C. AI-69187    Constable Pct. 3  (1261):
Approval of the appropriation of the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3  2018 Federal Sharing DOJ Fund balance in the amount of $11,698.00.
 
D. AI-69047    Constable Pct. 3 LEOSE (1220):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $1,595.76 and approval of appropriation of funds.
 
12. Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-69189    Requesting authorization and approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $83.00 for Deputy Constable Romeo Pena, Jr. after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Deputy Pena paid for medical expense out-of-pocket as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for his current assignments.
 
B. AI-69141    Constable Precinct 4 (1220):
Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2019 Peace Officer Allocation - LEOSE funds awarded and received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office in the amount of $1,767.52 and appropriation of same
 
C. AI-69079    Constable Precinct 4 US Treasury (1259):
Approval of appropriation of funds into Constable Precinct 4 US Treasury Account (294-010) in the amount of $47,787.72.
 
13. Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A. AI-69162   

Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edcouch for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services. 

 
14. Fire Marshal's Office:
 
A. AI-69341    1.  Requesting approval to rescind action taken on 11/20/18 (AI #67626) & 12/18/18 (AI #68100) regarding approval of 2019 Rural Emergency Services Interlocal Agreements
2.  Discussion and approval of the following 2019 Rural Emergency Services Interlocal Agreement(s) with:
a.) City of Alamo
b.) City of Alton
c.) City of Donna
d.) City of Edcouch
e.) City of Edinburg
f.) City of Elsa
g.) City of Hidalgo
h.) City of La Joya
i.) City of La Villa
j.) City of Linn-San Manuel
k.) City of McAllen
l.) City of Mercedes
m.) City of Mission
n.) City of Monte Alto
o.) City of Palmview
p.) City of Peñitas
q.) City of Pharr
r.) City of San Juan
s.) City of Sullivan
t.) City of Weslaco
 
15. 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. AI-69350    Discussion and approval of a Resolution in support of H.B. 13 and H.J.R. 81, by Representative Dade Phelan and S.B. 1521 and S.J.R. 51 by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa relating to funding of flood planning, mitigation and Infrastructure Projects.
 
C. AI-69287    Environmental Compliance:
Requesting approval of Revised Agreed Order, Docket No. 2017-1771-WQ-E regarding storm water permit violation with authority for Richard F. Cortez, County Judge to sign
 
D. AI-69291    1. Approval to accept partial insurance settlement check related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
a. Evanston Insurance in the amount of $11,556.17

2. Approval of 2019 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
a. Evanston Insurance in the amount of $11,556.17

3. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds into the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2019 in the amount of $11,556.17 for anticipated expenditures related to the June 2018 event.
 
E. AI-69316    Authorization and approval to purchase wireless device service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Qty: Description: Department: User: Service Plan:
2 Purchase new data card service Tax Office Office Use Fraud Division Mobile Broadband Unl. + DTL 25GB @ $37.99 each per month
1 Purchase new cell phone service Planning Dept. Pedro Hernandez / 229911 4G CUSTOM NATIONWIDE UNL MINS + MSG UNL + EMAIL&DATA UNL $39.99 + $5.00 TAXES/FEES per month
 
16. Human Resources:
 
A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. AI-69370    Approval to pay longevity pay to employees listed on Exhibit A, as a result of a misapplication of County Longevity Pay Policy.
 
C. AI-69363    Discussion, consideration and action on the proposed Hidalgo County Security Camera Policy.
 
D. AI-69207    Health Benefits ADM (2201):
Approval to extend Temporary Full-Time position for 13 weeks beginning 04/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Extend Temporary Full-Time position 115-009 T014 Clerk I 01
 
E. AI-69240    DA Border Prosecution Initiative (1281):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon CC approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Auto Allowance
Delete 080-012 0005 Assistant District Attorney III 17 $0.00
080-002 A135 $900.00
Create 080-012 0008 Assistant District Attorney IV 19 $0.00
080-002 A165 $900.00
 
F. AI-69246    Tax Office (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 03/04/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Add Clothing Allowance 140-001 0010 Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator I 10 $0.00 $500.00
 
G. AI-69268    Discussion, consideration and approval to extend internship approved by Commissioners' Court on 01/15/2019 (AI-68467) for Anaysse Vasquez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office through March 31, 2019.
 
H. AI-69310    Domestic Violence Court Grant:
1. Approval to authorize the increase/decrease of supplemental pay allowances for the following employees, effective next full pay period 03/18/2019:
Employee # Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount Net Change
196673 085-003 0001 Public Defender III $11,670.00 $7,710.00 ($3,960.00)
212334 080-002 0047 Assistant District Attorney IV $11,590.00 $18,320.00 $6,730.00
78328 021-001 0005 Assistant Court Coordinator (CC) $9,180.00 $10,670.00 $1,490.00
69507 021-001 0003 Court Coordinator (CC) $2,300.00 $3,060.00 $760.00
 
17. Urban County:
 
A. AI-69295     1.   Approval of Amended Inter-local Agreement between the County of Hidalgo by and through its Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the construction of drainage structures and improvements located in Pct. 4 and the construction of Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III.
 
2.   In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the inter-local cooperation agreement for the Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III.
 
B. AI-69296    Authorization for the Urban County Director to e-sign the Texas General Land Office    Contract #12-406-000-6453 Amendment No. 5.
 
C. AI-69253     "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
 
(2) Units in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Elsa, and (2) units in the City of Weslaco in the total contract amount of $317,500.00.
 
D. AI-69293    Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Venser Contractors, LLC, for the base bid, additive alternate no. 1 and additive alternate no. 2 in the amount of $393,626.00. UCP Fiscal Years’ 30 & 31 (2017, 2018) Alamo – Water & Sewer Improvement funds will be utilized.
 
18. Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-69300    Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the County of Hidalgo.  The purpose of the agreement is to collaborate and exchange data to track and analyze the incidence of disease and / or infection and transmission in Hidalgo County.  
 
B. AI-69302    Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Alamo 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 Alamo jurisdiction as further described within the ILA.  
 
C. AI-69196    Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - School of Nursing and the County of Hidalgo.  The purpose of the Agreement is for UTRGV School of Nursing 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 is further described and detailed in the Interlocal attached herein.  
 
D. AI-69193    Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the College of Health Care Professions.  The purpose of the agreement is for College of Health Care Professions and Hidalgo County to provide clinical education for nursing and allied health students at the clinical facilities which provide essential public health and will serve to provide clinical support during public health exercises or emergent events as is further described and detailed in the Interlocal Agreement attached herein.  
 
19. Adult Probation:
 
A. AI-69232    Domestic Violence Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $175,460.00 for the grant period of 10/1/18 thru 9/30/19.
2. Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor's Office for the Domestic Violence Court Grant and appropriation of funds in the amount of $175,460.00.
 
20. Community Service Agency:
 
A. AI-69258    Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve contract #61190003053 in the amount of $421,358.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Community Service Block Grant for Program Year 2019 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
B. AI-69206    Discussion, consideration, and authorization for Community Service Agency (CSA) to submit a waiver to the Corporation for National and Community Service for approval of the employment of an RSVP Director that will oversee the following programs Retired Senior Volunteer Program Director (RSVP), Senior Companion Program (SCP), and Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) as recommended by CSA Advisory Board.  Time allocation will be as followed 80% RSVP, 10% SCP, and 10% FGP.
 
C. AI-69175    Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the updated Fiscal Department Policy, as per recommendation by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Advisory Board.
 
21. WIC:
 
A. AI-69210    WIC Lactation Support Center Services: (1292)
1. Requesting approval to apply for the new FY 20 DSHS Lactation Support Center Services Strategic Expansion Program (LCSC-SEP) for Hidalgo County Heath & Health Services contract, for the period September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, in the amount of $200,000.00, with 4 options to renew contract based on the availability of funding.
2. Requesting approval to submit Form A-Face Page for Lactation Support Center Services.
 
22. Planning Department:
 
A. AI-69203    1. Pipeline and Utility Permit
a. Applicant: Riverside Development Services, LLC
 Legal Description: All of lots 19-22 and north ½ of Lot 23 Blk. 3 Texan Gardens Subdivision
(Proposed Las Comadres No. 5 Subdivision)  (Pct. 3) (Mile 4 North Road & Texan Avenue)
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 48” Storm Sewer HPP line extension along the east ROW of Iowa Avenue and one 48” Storm Sewer HPP open cut crossing Iowa Avenue.
 
23. Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-69378    1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of San Juan, regarding the construction of a parking lot on City of San Juan right of way for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase I.

2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding the construction of a parking lot on City of San Juan right of way for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase I.
 
B. AI-69323    Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Prj (Bus 83 to Ridge Road)(TxDot):
1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Ridge Road CSJ: 0921-02-399 with authority for the County Judge to sign required documentation.
2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $83,000.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for preliminary engineering and right of way acquisition, for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2)Cesar Chavez Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-399).
 
24. Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. AI-69342    Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 38 associated with the Mile 3 Tom Gill Road to Goodwin Road Project (ROW CSJ:0921-02-344) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. 
 
B. AI-69172    Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase tract of land known as Parcel No. 19 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 Form. 
 
C. AI-69164    Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase tract of land known as Parcel No. 32 associated with the Mile 3  from Tom Gill Road to Goodwin Road Project ((ROW CSJ:0921-02-344) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. 
 
25. Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-69314    Bail Bond Board (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 03/18/2019:
Action Dept./Prg Slot# Position Title Object Code Current Grade/Allowance Proposed Grade/Allowance
Change in Funding Source 010-001 0004 Court Reporter 113 Non-Classified Non-Classified
010-002 A001 (Delete) 117 $5,000.00 $0.00
150-002 A002 (Create) 117 $0.00 $5,000.00

2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
 
B. AI-69252    Constable Pct. 2 CCP59 (1260):
Authorization and approval to de-obligate a total of $600.00 from Constable Pct. 2 CCP 59.
 
C. Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-69330    Courthouse Security Fund (1241):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for Courthouse Security (1241) in the amount of $16,618.84 to clear negatives.
 
2. AI-69228    Pct 1 Rd. Maint. (1200):
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for reimbursements of labor and equipment.
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation in the amount of $93,425.88 to fund road expenditures.
 
26.
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-69361   
A.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, under TxLGC 262.024(a)(4) a professional service;
B.  Acceptance and approval of a Letter of Engagement with Ricardo Perez Law Firm, PLLC in connection with legal matters subject to legal review and compliance with all HC requirement submittals.
 
2. AI-69312    County Courts:
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements Tx Local Gov't Code 262.024(a)(4), a professional service(s);

B. Acceptance and approval of professional court reporting services contract on an "as needed basis" between Hidalgo County and Ruth C. Weese subject to compliance with HB 1295 if/when applicable.
 
B. Pct. 1
 
1. AI-69353    Authority to enter into an agreement with William Scotsman for 12 months thru IPA contract # R160101 not to exceed $110,000.00 for the Lease of a Mobile Office Trailer.
 
2. AI-68621   
Approval of Amendment #1 to C-17-316-04-24 (AIA B133-2014) between Hidalgo County and Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. (ROFA) for Professional Architectural Services for Hidalgo County Precinct No.1 Tax Office Substation project to include Civil Engineering which will include all Boundary and Topographic Surveying, and to increase the amount payable for Basic Services Compensation to a maximum of $77,000.00.
 
3. AI-69351   
Approval to terminate current agreements with "Protection 1" formally known as "ASG Security" for Fire Alarm Monitoring Services for Precinct No. 1 Administration Office; Main Shop; Delta Lake Office; and Delta Lake Shop, as approved on 11-26-13 under AI-41641.
 
4. AI-69275   
Acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Commissioner Precinct 1 Administration Building-East located in Precinct 1, reflecting the date of February 15, 2019, submitted by Noble Texas Builders awarded contractor for the "Build Back Services" to the property located at 1902 Joe Stephens in Weslaco, and as certified by project engineer, Halff Associates Inc., Inc under Buyboard contract No# 520-16 with authority for County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra to sign documentation.
 
5. AI-68716   
A.  Approval to exercise the County's option to exercise the 60 day grace period under the same rates, terms and conditions as allowed in contract # E-18-098-04-03 with Richard Cohrs for the provision of Lease of Parcel for Citizen Collection Site-Donna, TX (in Pct. No. 1) effective April 19, 2019 to June 18, 2019.
B.  Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet for Lease of Parcel Citizen Collection Site-Donna, TX with authority to re-advertise in the event no bids are received or recommend rejection of bids.  
 
6. AI-69120   
Presentation of the sole responsible vendor, Ray Jones, submitting the lowest and best bid [meeting all specifications/requiremnts] for award and approval of contract/lease for "Lease of Parcels for Citizen Collection Sites" in Mercedes".
 
C. Pct. 2
 
1. AI-69322   
a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3  (estimated cost of $850,455.07) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering to provide PS&E, ROW Mapping, Permitted Utilities Coordination, Traffic Signal Warrants and Design, and Engineering Consultant Construction Management for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road (Bus 83 to Ridge Road) Project;
 
b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-300-09-01,  a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. and Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc., for ROW Map and Traffic Signal Services for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project.
 
2. AI-69320   
a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2  (estimated cost of $2,399,350.51) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering to provide PS&E, ROW Mapping, Permitted Utilities Coordination, Traffic Signal Warrants and Design, and Engineering Consultant Construction Management for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road (Bus 83 to Nolana Loop) Project;
b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-300-09-01,  a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. and Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc., for ROW Map and Traffic Signal Services for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project.
 
D. Pct. 3
 
1. AI-69280   
Pursuant to Article1.3 - Holdover provision under the contract between Hidalgo County [Pct. #3] and Jose Ramirez, Jr. [contract #C-17-017-12-13/E-17-332-12-19] as needed until TCEQ issues confirming certification of official closure of the site for 25 acres as the remaining 5 acres are currently under new lease as a collection site.
 
E. Pct. 4
 
1. AI-69179   
Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose Declaration" for 2019 Fiscal year to include the  purchase [the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol of HC] of miscellaneous items [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items] which assist in the Precinct's efforts in disseminating information of road conditions, closures, paving/drainage improvements, educational and health awareness, public safety services and programs affecting the community including, but not limited to the following:
 
A.  Ribbon Cuttings / Ground breakings;
B.  Precinct Project Update Expos;
C.  Endowment Center (Sunflower Road) - (Numerous Events)
D.  Community Resource Center (San Carlos) - (Numerous Events)
E.  Recognition Plaques - Employee/Public;
F.  Pictures, Displays, Frames, Banners, Tables Cloth Covers/Skirts
 
F. IT Department
 
1. AI-69304   
Acceptance and approval of the Amendment to the End User License Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Hidalgo County for the maintenance and support services.
 
G. Colonia Access Program Pct. 4
 
1. AI-69317   
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action on a recommendation by Project Engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.to award to the responsible vendor Total Commitment Construction Co., LLC, submitting the lowest and best bid [meeting all specifications] in the amount of $91,828.60 for Project with title & number: C-CAP-18-302-01-16-DHB "Road and Drainage Construction" for Green Valley Development Subdivision (CSJ# 3C1080296) a Pct. 4 BCAP Project.
 
H. Co. Wide
 
1. AI-69022   
Pursuant to the Procurement Packet, requesting action for the selection/designation/assignment of an evaluation committee (as stated in Exhibit A of the procurement packet), to score, grade and evaluate the Sole RFP response as submitted to Hidalgo County for Request for Proposals - "Credit Card Payment Services" - RFP-2019-008-02-20-MEG:
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________
5. ____________________
 
27. Open Forum
 
28. Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
 
A. Real Estate Acquisition
 
B. Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. AI-69369   
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Otto and Project H2-18.
 
D. AI-69235    Cause No. C-1915-18-F; Patricia Love & Celeste Rodriguez v County
 
E. AI-69237    C-4230-16-G; Blanca Quintanilla and Glendy Hernandez v Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3
 
F. AI-69380    Cause No. 7:18-MC-00579; Micah Gary Joel Rolph v Rio Grande City CISD, et al
 
G. AI-69288    Claim of Frontier
 
H. AI-69368    Claim of CWL Limited
 
29.
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)
 
30. Open Session:
 
A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B. Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. AI-69372    Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Otto and Project H2-18.
 
D. AI-69236    Cause No. C-1915-18-F; Patricia Love & Celeste Rodriguez v County
 
E. AI-69238    C-4230-16-G; Blanca Quintanilla and Glendy Hernandez v Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3
 
F. AI-69381    Cause No. 7:18-MC-00579; Micah Gary Joel Rolph v Rio Grande City CISD, et al
 
G. AI-69289    Claim of Frontier
 
H. AI-69374    Claim of CWL Limited
 
31. Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
32. Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
33. Adjourn