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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
March 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.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 69598   Proclamation designating March 29, 2019, as Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
B. 69540   Proclamation declaring April Month of the Military Child.
 
C. 69597   Proclamation declaring April 13, 2019, as the Great American Cleanup and Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off Day.
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 69533   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).
 
B. 69441   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. 69438   Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
7.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 69512   Authorization to accept one (1) Maxi-Ambulance 4 Litter Basic Armor (2 Door, Make: M998, Model Year: 1995, Diesel, 8-Cyl, Serial # 162014) from the Texas LESO Program (formerly 1033 Program) and to include vehicle in the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office asset inventory.
 
B. 69409   SHERIFF'S OFFICE L.E.O.S.E. (FUND 1220)
1.) Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for the 2019 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $39,082.92 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts.
2.) Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2019 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $39,082.92.
 
8.   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. 69318   1. Discussion and action on Resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties on May 7, 2019 (see attached list)
2. Consideration for approval of Private Bid submitted by the City of Alamo.
 
C. 69525   Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use county parking lots near the museum for visitor parking for the Big Squeeze Event on Saturday, April 27, 2019
 
D. 69532   Discussion, Consideration, and Action to authorize Valde Guerra to enter into agreement with TCEQ for Hidalgo County to use the State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System (STEERS) to submit the annual Tier II Chemical Report.
 
E. 69494   Approval to accept settlement check from American Access Casualty Company in the amount of $2,422.00 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Safety Division)
 
F. 69495   Approval to accept settlement money order from Juana Maria Rios in the amount of $917.88 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
 
9.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 69590   Classification and Compensation:
Approval and all appropriate action to set the compensation for the Director, Information Technology Department.
 
C. 69601   Information Technology (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 200-001 0044 Information Technology Senior Manager II 19
Create 200-001 0049 Assistant Director, Information Technology 20
 
D. 69592   Classification and Compensation Plan:
1. Approval of the following classified position inventory list changes:
Action Position Title Current Grade Proposed Grade
Re-grade Assistant Director, Information Technology 18 20
Re-grade Information Technology Senior Manager II 19 18
Delete Child Welfare Specialist 06 -

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions Inventory List.
 
E. 69594   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 April 12, 2019.
 
F. 69420   Elections (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/01/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 130-001 0145 Supervisor III, Voter Registration 13
Create 130-001 0202 GIS Operator II 09
Create 130-001 0203 GIS Operator III 11
 
G. 69549   Pct. 4 CRC (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions (reclassifications) as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 04/01/2019.
 
H. 69400   Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/01/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0396 Sergeant $500.00 $0.00
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0037 Sergeant $500.00 $0.00
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0064 Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0210 Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0235 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0118 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0190 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
 
I. 69487   Public Defender (1100):
Approval of the following discretionary step adjustment pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 04/01/2019:
Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step
085-001 0008 Public Defender II G15/S01 G15/S02
 
J. 69502   Criminal District Attorney (1100) / Arizona State University Grant (1281):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step Auto Allowance
Delete 080-021 0001 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 $900.00
Create 080-021 0004 Assistant District Attorney IV G19/S03 $900.00
Delete 080-021 0002 Criminal Investigator II G14/S01 $3,600.00
Create 080-021 0005 Criminal Investigator I G12/S08 $3,600.00

2. Approval to transfer employee # 212334 to Program 080-021 Slot 0004 as a Grade 19 Step 03 effective upon Commissioners' Court approval.
 
K. 69453   Justice of the Peace Pct. 2/ Place 2 (1100):
Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 14 weeks beginning 03/26/2019 and ending 06/30/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 064-001 T008 Clerk I 01
Create 064-001 T009 Clerk I 01
 
L. 69486   Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 27 weeks beginning 04/01/2019 and ending 09/30/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 121-005 T170 Maintenance II 05
Create 121-005 T171 Maintenance II 05
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
 
M. 69436   Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)/ Parks (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/01/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 123-008 0007 Equipment Operator I 06
Delete 123-001 0014 Sanitation Attendant III 07
Create 123-008 0024 Maintenance III 07
Create 123-001 0052 Maintenance II 05
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
 
N. 69473   Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/01/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 220-001 0125 Custodian I 01
 
O. 69522   Child Welfare (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/01/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Requested Position Title Grade
Title Change 360-001 0001 Child Welfare Specialist Administrative Assistant II 06
Title Change 360-001 0002 Child Welfare Specialist Administrative Assistant II 06
Title Change 360-001 0003 Child Welfare Specialist Administrative Assistant II 06
 
P. 69557   Discussion, consideration, and all appropriate action to adjust the monthly longevity pay amount for Sheriff Department deputies and detention officers from $5.00 a month to $6.00 a month for each year of service in the department, up to and including 25 years, as per Section 152.074 of the Texas Local Government Code, effective next full pay period.
 
Q. 69602   Approval to pay employee no. 13781 the amount as listed on Exhibit A in accordance with the Hidalgo County Longevity Policy.
 
10.   Urban County:
 
A. 69497   Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with MJA Construction, LLC the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $165,401.50 utilizing La Joya Street Improvements, UCP funds from Fiscal Years 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015).
 
B. 69349   Request approval to reject all bids received for the 2017 Palmview Flood Drainage Improvements Project (El Faro Road) Bid No. 5017-77-0309-5000-7700-UCP-GVG.
 
C. 69484   Approval of land acquisition of Parcel # 6 and Parcel # 7 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923).
 
D. 69489   Approval of land acquisition of Parcel #3 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923).
 
11.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 69402   Discussion, consideration, and authorization for Community Service Agency to submit the following applications to the Corporation for National and Community Service. Grant submission deadline April 10, 2019:
Grant Amount Program Year Required County Match
Retired Senior Volunteer Program $76,751 Three $0.00
Foster Grandparents Program $254,569 Two $50,400
Senior Companion Program $448,799 Two $28,650
 
B. 69413   Discussion, consideration, and action on amendment to the FY 2018 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) contract No. 61180002861 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
C. 69415   Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Hidalgo County Community Service Agency to enter into an agreement with Direct Energy, LP for the purpose of funding energy assistance payments to customers of Company, referred to as Neighbor to Neighbor Program, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any an all pertinent document.
 
D. 69410   Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the updated 2019 Fiscal Department Policy, as per recommendation by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Advisory Board.
 
E. 69303   1. Authorization to correct previously approved personnel action on agenda item 68565 CC 01/29/2019:
Action Slot # Position Title Approved Salary Correct Salary
Delete 0006 Eligibility Worker III $44,261.98 $45,590.00
Create 0043 Eligibility Worker II $28,922.40 $29,801.00

2. Authorization to take the following personnel action effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Slot# Position Title Salary
Delete 0036 Eligibility Worker I $25,709.00
Create 0044 Eligibility Worker II $29,801.00

3. Authorization to update position listing, salary schedule and affected budgets.
 
F. 69313   Discussion, consideration, and possible action on amendment to the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) contract No. 61190003053 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2019, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
12.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 69358   Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Approved Auctioneer Vendor for Proper Disposition
 
B. 69359   Discussion/Approval of Two (2) Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco Independent School District
1. School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM)
2. Continuation to Provide Special Services
 
C. 69360   Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualifications, Requirements and Scope of Services for the Following:
1. Medical & Dental Providers
2. Mental Health Providers
3. Sign Language Interpreting Providers
 
13.   Public Defender's Office:
 
A. 69520   Presentation of the Public Defender's Activity Report for 2018 Caseload.
 
14.   Auditor's Office:
 
A. 69481   Requesting approval to submit the "Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution County Expenditure Statement - 2019" to the Department of State Health Services, and authorize County Judge to execute the report.
 
15.   Planning Department:
 
A. 69510   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Santa Fe Terrace Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Oscar Hernandez) (El Gato Road & South 3rd Street)
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 El Gato Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Military Highway Water Supply.

2. Preliminary Approval
a. RePlat of Lot 2 Fidencio Garcia Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Melissa Garcia) (Monte Cristo Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Monte Cristo Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s

b. Ruben Valdez Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ruben & Velma Valdez) (North Taylor Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family, 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into North Taylor Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.

c. Resendez Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Sergio Resendez) (Canton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into
Canton Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s

d. Las Comadres #6 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal, Jr.) (Iowa Road & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 66 Single Family
Streetlights: To be determined
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a Storm Sewer System discharging to HCDD#1 Regional Detention Facility approximately ½ mile southwest from the proposed subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: 4 internal streets to be paved.

e. Pueblo De Palmas Phase 23 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (PDP Mile 4, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Mile 19 North Road)
No. of Lots: 89 Single Family
Streetlights: To be determined
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a Storm Sewer System and Detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
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: 5 internal streets to be paved.

3. Final Approval
a. El Mirador Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Alvar Gonzalez) (F.M. 2128 & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention with a proposed 8” PVC Bleeder line connecting to an existing TxDot inlet along F.M. 2128.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.

4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Mesquite Xrossing Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Daniel Alaniz) (F.M. 88 & Mile 14 North Road)
No. of Lots: 5 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff along the front area of the lots discharging into existing TxDot System.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, (5) OSSF’s have been escrowed.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $8,700.00 for 5 OSSF’s and 2 Shared Driveways.
 
16.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 69514   Pct. 1 (1315):
Requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 62 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
B. 69455   Pct 1 (1200):
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from City of Weslaco for the Mile 10 (M6W-FM1015) road project.
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $685,370.76.
 
17.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 69528   1. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for water service with the City of Pharr for 1 Water Meters for the Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park.
2. Approval of payment to the City of Pharr in the amount of $150.00 for the utility deposit to set up 1 water meters, for the Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B. 69599   Requesting approval to name a private road that leads to Valley View Rd and is South of Military Highway 281 in Donna Texas as Ilse Service Road for 9-1-1 purposes as recommended by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC).
 
C. 69584   Pct 2 -VBLF (1286):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor for the VBLF- 2019-11 Collaborative Grant Program.
2. Approval to appropriate the grant program income for the VBLF-2019-11 Collaborative Grant Program in the amount of $500,000.00 to fund the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project.
 
18.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 69541   Consideration and approval of a Resolution in Honor of Alton Mayor Salvador Vela.
 
B. 69503   1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Alton, to assist one another in multiple projects.
2. In accordance with Section 791.04 of the Texas Government Code, Hidalgo County, acting by and through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed project. County and City desires to assist each other in projects to be defined by mutual agreement through an ICA agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials, and manpower.
 
C. 69407   Approval and authority of County Judge to execute on behalf of the County of Hidalgo those two certain FM 494 right of way deeds to the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission, the property being conveyed by such deeds being Parcels 13 and 14 as more particularly described in such deeds.
 
D. 69426   1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of La Joya, to assist one another in multiple projects.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) the County and City desires to assist each other in projects to be defined by mutual agreement through an ICA agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials and manpower.
 
E. 69434   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 34 associated with the Mile 3 N., from Tom Gill Rd. to Goodwin Rd. Project (ROW CSJ:0921-02-344) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
F. 69456   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 19 associated with the Mile 3 N., from Tom Gill Rd. to Goodwin Rd. Project (ROW CSJ:0921-02-344) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
G. 69392   Requesting approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 3 N, from FM 2221 to Tom Gill Road (CSJ:#0921-02-332) with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
19.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. 69542   Consideration and approval of a Resolution in Honor of Manuel Carranza.
 
B. 69425   1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments to re-name dedicated public streets within the Tamarron Estates Subdivision so that the legal description of these streets matches the names by which these streets are generally known to the public and governmental entities.

2. Authorization and approval to change the legal names of public streets located in the Tamarron Estates Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 251 of the Texas Transportation Code, as follows:
  • Rebecca Lane shall be re-named to Becky Lane,
  • Susan Lane shall be re-named to Suzette Lane,
  • Sommer Lane shall be re-named Sunny Lane,
  • Nancy Lane shall be re-named to Angie Lane, and
  • Amber Lane shall be re-named to Tamarron Lane
 
20.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 69574   Presentation and discussion of Hidalgo County's Capital Improvement Plan and Outstanding Debt Obligations.
 
B. 69534   Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A.
 
C. 69506   Approval to undesignate funds in 2018 for expenditures related to the following programs:
1. 1115 Waiver (240-005) in the amount of $29,006.93
2. Flood Control Water Extraction 2018 (115-092) in the amount of $1,857,344.07
 
D. 69576   Hidta Task Force (1291)/ Hidta CCP59 (1251):
Approval of the following personnel actions (change in funding source and position deletion) as per Exhibit A.
 
E.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 69505   New Courthouse (1100):
a. Approval to undesignate the amount of 28,992.08 in the year 2018 from the New Courthouse Assigned Fund Balance.
b. Approval of 2019 unappropriation of funds from the New Courthouse in the amount of $28,992.08.
 
2. 69463   Special Revenue & Internal Service Funds:
Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers.
 
3. 69393   Pct 1 Rd. Maint. (1200):
A. 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.
B. Approval of 2019 appropriation in the amount of $101,543.77 to fund future expenditures.
 
21.  
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. 69274  
A. Presentation and acceptance of the scoring grid in connection with the sole response received for the purposes of ranking in order to proceed to the next phase of proposal process for: "Credit Card Payment Services- Hidalgo County"-RFP No. 2019-008-MEG;
Graders Points Grader 1 Grader 2 Grader 3 Grader 4 Grader 5
25 pts 25 25 25 25 22
30 pts 30 30 30 30 28
20 pts 20 20 20 20 18
25 pts 0 12 25 25 22
Totals 100 pts 75 87 100 100 90

B. Acceptance and approval of the final Services Contract with the awarded vendor, Easy Access, Inc., for "Credit Card Payment Services- Hidalgo County". RFP No. 2019-008-MEG.
 
2. 69509  
Presentation of the final negotiated form of agreement/contract between Hidalgo County and Foremost Telecommunications/Cloud Services for the provision of services through project titled: Countywide Internet Connectivity and Connection as ranked and authorized for negotiation by HCCC.
 
3. 69171  
Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Appraisal District and the County of Hidalgo for Year 2019, in connection with participation with (a) Hidalgo County's "Self-Funded Group Health Insurance Program, Stop Loss Insurance, Accidental and Life/AD&D Insurance" and (b) Voluntary Products.
 
4. 69178  
A. Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for establishment of a "Pool" ( as listed on the RFQ Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) for engagement through the established statutory and local protocol (i.e. nomination by user, grading/scoring, presentation to CC for ranking, authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and/or applicable Programs requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the County's Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services:

1. Architectural Services (RFQ 2019-010-02-20-RFV)
2. Engineering Services (RFQ 2019-011-02-20-MEG)
3. Engineering Services - Geo-technical & Construction Materials Testing (RFQ 2019-012-02-20-YSI)
4. Construction Management Services (RFQ 2019-013-02-20-HGO)
5. Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (RFQ 2019-014-02-20-YZV)
6. Surveyor Services (RFQ 2019-015-02-20-TDL).
B. Option for the re-advertising any one of the professional services RFQs herein [utilizing the approved RFQs] in the event that CC wishes to promote more participation and thus expand each pool with expiration to remain the same with any additions.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 69442  
A. Acceptance and approval of Final AIA A133 form of agreement between Hidalgo County and E-Con Group, LLC for the "Construction Manager at Risk for Sunset Park Operations Facility" located in Pct. No. 1 including the authority for Project Manager B2Z Engineering, LLC to issue and send the formal Notice to Proceed [with pending legal's final review];

B. Pursuant to TXLGC and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee: David Suarez, to execute change orders that involve..."an increase 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".
 
2. 69399  
Requesting approval of an On Call Professional Services Agreement with Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. for the provision of Surveying Services within Precinct No. 1 (as approved to negotiate by HCC on 02-26-19 thru AI #67830).
 
3. 69443  
Requesting approval of a professional services agreement with George J. Salazar II, dba Appraisal Haus for the provision of Appraisal and/or Review Appraisal Services in connection with a Fair Market Value [FMV] Appraisal for county-owned Donna Schroeder Park, located in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 (as approved to negotiate by HCCC on 02-26-19 thru R-AI #69093) with said services to be obtained through the requisition and Purchase Order Protocol.
 
4. 69065  
Requesting approval of an On Call Professional Services Agreement with R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC for the provisions of Surveying Services within Pct. No. 1 (as approved to negotiate by HCCC on 02-26-19 thru R-AI #67830).
 
C.   Pct. 4
 
1. 69518  
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L & G Engineering (C-15-110-03-31) for the purpose of amending the contract to extend the termination date from March 29, 2019, to March 29, 2023, for the "FM 1925 (from 1,500 ft. West of 10th Street to McColl Rd) project to complete the scope of services as outlined in Exhibit "C" - Work Schedule.
 
D.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 69435  
Presentation of the sole sealed quote received for the purpose of award and approval of the contract to the responsible vendor meeting all specifications/requirements, but in no event to exceed the statutory threshold of $50,000 for "Burial Services & Plots for Unidentified Pauper Remains" contract number C-19-060-03-26 for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department.
 
E.   WIC
 
1. 69130  
Presentation for the purpose of award the responsible vendor, SPI Venture, LLP submitting the sole best/lowest bid [meeting all specifications/requirements] including approval of contract document for the project titled: "Lease Office Space in Starr Co.- Rio Grande City:, through RFB No.: 2019-004-02-20-SGS, for Hidalgo County WIC Program.
 
F.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 69539  
Requesting approval to purchase (2) two vehicles for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with ESC 2/Goodbuy Purchase Cooperative's awarded vendor, Lake Country Chevrolet, Goodbuy contract #19-08F000 for a total amount $66,114.00 which includes delivery and a one-time processing fee.
 
2. 69446  
Presentation of sealed quotes received for the purpose of award and approval of contract number C-19-035-03-26 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 - Purchase of Security Correctional Mattresses.
 
22.   Open Forum
 
23.   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. 69582  
Deliberation regarding affidavits pertaining to the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia.
 
D. 69568   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
 
E. 69563   Cause #C-0965-18-E; Rogelio Regalado v Hidalgo County
 
F. 69457   Claim of Maricela Hernandez, Iram Rodriguez, minor & Martin Gonzalez Rodriguez
 
G. 69491   Claim of Arturo Lopez
 
24.  
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)
 
25.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 69583   Deliberation and action regarding affidavits pertaining to the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia.
 
D. 69569   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
 
E. 69564   Cause #C-0965-18-E; Rogelio Regalado v Hidalgo County
 
F. 69458   Claim of Maricela Hernandez, Iram Rodriguez, minor & Martin Gonzalez Rodriguez
 
G. 69492   Claim of Arturo Lopez
 
26.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
27.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
28.   Adjourn
 

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