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1. |
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Roll Call |
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2. |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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3. |
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Prayer |
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4. |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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5. |
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County Judge's Office: |
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A. |
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69830
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Proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. |
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B. |
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69834
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United Blood Services-Vitalant blood drive presentation. |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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69610
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DA's Office - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY 2020-2021 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
2. Requesting approval of Resolution designating the County Judge as the "Authorized Official" and for a Commissioner to sign document.
3. Requesting approval of Statement Supporting Submission of the Application document and for the County Judge to sign it. |
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7. |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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A. |
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69704
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HIDTA CCP 59 Fund (1251):
Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $44,467.00 to fund payment of extra duty hours for Jan-Dec 2019. |
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B. |
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69551
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HIDTA (1291):
1. Authorization to submit the reprogram request to move FY17 grant funds from supplies to services in order to expend all grant funds.
2. Approval of transfer.
3. Authorization to accept Approved Reprogram #5 |
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8. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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69719
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Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Marcelino Gonzalez Jr., student at Texas A&M University, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of July 2019 to August 2019. |
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B. |
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69720
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Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Skylar Escamilla, student at Baylor University, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of May 2019 to June 2019. |
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C. |
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69757
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Jail Commissary (2102):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $120,512.00.
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D. |
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69844
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Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to purchase consumable items and imprint the Sheriff's Office logo on said items, to purchase picture frames and portraits (to identify/display Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Staff at facility) which will serve a public purpose, through our educational/instructional and training programs. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping to interact with participants, thereby instilling, strengthening, and reinforcing our partnership and commitment to the citizens of Hidalgo County.
All promotional items and supplies acquired will be through the County requisition and purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures.
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9. |
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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A. |
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69612
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint David Hernandez and Javier Gutierrez as Reserve Deputies Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012 |
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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A. |
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69725
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Constable Pct. 2 CCP59 (1260):
Approval of 2019 Appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 2 Chapter 59 in the amount of $7,150.00 |
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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A. |
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69474
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Constable Pct. 3 - (1257)
Approval of the appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 2018 Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund Balance in the amount of $4,040.00 |
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12. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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A. |
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69513
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Approval and authorization to increase the change fund for the Alamo Tax Office in the amount of $200. |
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13. |
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Executive Office: |
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A. |
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Presentation for discussion of the following:
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting |
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B. |
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69674
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Requesting approval to submit Application to Texas State Library and Archives Commission for Accreditation in State Library System with authority for County Judge to sign |
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C. |
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69847
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Discussion, consideration and possible action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for participation in the upcoming South Texas Senior Summit. |
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14. |
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Human Resources: |
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A. |
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Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed |
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B. |
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69825
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Elections (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/15/2019:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Delete |
130-001 |
0120 |
Information System Administrator |
16 |
Create |
130-001 |
0204 |
Division Manager II |
16 |
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C. |
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69748
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District/ County Courts (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions (re-grades) as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 04/15/2019. |
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D. |
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69818
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County Court at Law No. 3 (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Delete |
023-001 |
0008 |
Bailiff I (CC) |
11 |
Create |
023-001 |
0009 |
Bailiff |
10 |
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E. |
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69838
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Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/15/2019:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Auto Allowance |
Delete |
080-002 |
0044 |
Assistant District Attorney II |
15 |
$900.00 |
080-015 |
0034 |
$0.00 |
080-007 |
0115 |
$0.00 |
Create |
080-002 |
0167 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
17 |
$900.00 |
080-015 |
0037 |
$0.00 |
080-007 |
0222 |
$0.00 |
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F. |
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69800
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Criminal District Attorney (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Auto Allowance |
Delete |
080-002 |
0034 |
Criminal Investigator I |
12 |
$3,600.00 |
Create |
080-002 |
0166 |
Criminal Investigator II |
14 |
$3,600.00 |
Domestic Violence Grant (1289):
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action |
Employee # |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Supplemental Allowance Amount |
Proposed Supplemental Allowance Amount |
Net Change |
Delete Supplemental Allowance |
212334 |
080-002 |
0047 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$18,320.00 |
$0.00 |
($18,320.00) |
Add Supplemental Allowance |
192082 |
080-007 |
0179 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
080-002 |
A168 |
$0.00 |
$10,080.00 |
$10,080.00 |
Add Supplemental Allowance |
219983 |
080-007 |
0182 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
080-002 |
A169 |
$0.00 |
$8,092.00 |
$8,092.00 |
3. Approval of clarification to agenda item # 69310, to clarify the correct position title for slot no. 0047 should be Assistant District Attorney III.
DA CCP59:
4. Approval of the following discretionary step adjustment pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Grade/ Step |
Proposed Grade/ Step |
080-007 |
0179 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
G17/S01 |
G17/S03 |
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69284
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Precinct #2 - Parks (1100):
1. Approval to create six (6) Temporary Part-Time positions for 12 weeks, beginning May 28, 2019 and ending August 12, 2019:
Action |
Dept./Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Hourly Rate |
Create |
122-008 |
T051 |
Head Lifeguard |
Non-Classified |
$15.00/hr |
Create |
122-008 |
T052 |
Lifeguard |
Non-Classified |
$12.00/hr |
Create |
122-008 |
T053 |
Lifeguard |
Non-Classified |
$12.00/hr |
Create |
122-008 |
T054 |
Lifeguard |
Non-Classified |
$12.00/hr |
Create |
122-008 |
T055 |
Attendant |
Non-Classified |
$12.00/hr |
Create |
122-008 |
T056 |
Attendant |
Non-Classified |
$12.00/hr |
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69786
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Pct. 2 Parks (1100):
Approval to create two (2) Full-Time temporary positions for 27 weeks beginning 4/15/19 and ending 10/13/19, as follows:
Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Grade |
Create |
122-008 |
T057 |
Maintenance I |
03 |
Create |
122-008 |
T058 |
Maintenance I |
03 |
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69794
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Pct. 3 Parks (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/15/2019:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Current Position Title |
Current Grade/Step |
Proposed Position Title |
Proposed Grade/Step |
Reclassification |
123-008 |
0003 |
Crew Leader I |
G07/S04 |
Crew Leader III |
G10/S01 |
2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List. |
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15. |
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Auditor's Office: |
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A. |
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69846
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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 $211,623.74.
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Urban County: |
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A. |
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69713
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Approval of a Proclamation declaring April 2019 Fair Housing Month, and authorizing County Judge and County Clerk to sign any and all documents relating to this agenda. |
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B. |
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69766
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1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with LAZCAMREA, LLC dba Fulcrum Consulting Services in the amount of $19,490.00 utilizing CDBG FY 31 (2018) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvement funds.
2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for LAZCAMREA, LLC dba Fulcrum Consulting Services in the amount of $19,490.00. |
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C. |
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69751
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Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month capital lease agreement with G.E. Capital/Ricoh USA for two digital copiers, Ricoh MP5055SP and Ricoh IMC4500, through Hidalgo County’s participation/membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-TSO-3041) in the amount of $776.23/month, effective upon delivery/installation and subject to HB-1295 compliance, when and if applicable. The lease payment includes service plan with consumables for the two copiers. |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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A. |
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69738
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Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of McAllen and Hidalgo County in connection with holding a joint event of the State of Texas Active Response to ZIKA III conference. The conference is for personnel who respond and provide services in cases of emergencies involving potential calamities as further described and detailed in the ILA attached herein. |
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69737
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Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of La Joya 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 City of La Joya jurisdiction as further described within the ILA attached herein. |
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C. |
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69672
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TECE Grant (1293):
1. Requesting approval to accept the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion grant contract #HHS000436300016 in the amount of $295,041.00 for the period of 09/01/2019 to 08/31/2021.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the TECE contract.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $295,041.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $147,521.00 for the fiscal year 20 budget period and $147,520.00 for the fiscal year 21 budget period. |
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Community Service Agency: |
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A. |
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69735
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Discussion, consideration and action to accept recommendation of the Community Service Agency Advisory Board regarding service delivery model for utility assistance program. |
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B. |
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69733
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Discussion consideration and action to approve the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant Program (CSBG) Discretionary Contract No. 61190003089 in the amount of $23,968.00 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. |
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19. |
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Head Start Program: |
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A. |
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69767
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Proclamation Declaring April 15-19, 2019 as "Week Of The Young Child" |
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20. |
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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A. |
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69758
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Resolution commending the City of Weslaco. |
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B. |
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69797
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Pct. 1 (1315):
Requesting approval of contract of sale for the tract of land known as Parcel No.16 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the contract of sale documents. |
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C. |
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69801
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Pct. 1 (1351):
Requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 51 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. |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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A. |
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69796
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Proclamation designating the week of April 8th through the 12th, 2019 as Boys and Girls Club week in Hidalgo County. |
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B. |
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69798
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TXDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd Project (1315):
Requesting acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) - Amendment #1 between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project from SP 115 (23rd St) to FM 2061 (Jackson Rd) (CSJ:0921-02-312) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. |
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: |
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A. |
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69742
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Penitas.
2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, Hidalgo County, acting by and through Precinct 3 has been advised of a proposed project to overlay Tom Gill Road from the intersection of Follow Street and Tom Gill Road north five thousand (5000) linear feet. |
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B. |
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69666
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Penitas, to assist one another in multiple projects.
2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014 Hidalgo County, Texas, 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 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials, and manpower. |
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Budget & Management: |
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A. |
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69764
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1. Approval to correct AI-69659 Coordinator III slot number from T052 to T053.
2. Approval to revise salary schedule as per Exhibit A in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan 8.02. |
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B. |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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1. |
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69827
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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. |
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2. |
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69780
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Pct. 4 ICA UT Health Snap Ed (1100):
Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $81,509.99 into the Snap Ed Program for anticipated program expenditures. |
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3. |
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69762
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TXDOT Pct 4 N. Alamo Rd(FM1925-0.5mi N) (1315):
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the Texas Department of Transportation and Sierra Title Company relating to refunds associated with the 10th Street Project and FM2220, respectively.
b. Approval of 2019 appropriation in the amount of $69,216.83 to fund TXDOT Pct 4 North Alamo Realignment project. |
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24. |
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Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
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Hidalgo County |
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69828
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Acceptance and approval to execute AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 7 (100% CD's) between Hidalgo County and contractor, Morganti Texas, Inc. for "Construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project to increase the contract sum to the amount of $132,182,715.00, which is an increase of $4,280,199.00, and to include the approval to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP].
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2. |
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69624
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Presentation of the scoring grid for the sole depository bank application received [03-05-19] from Lone Star National Bank for the purpose of declaring it "qualified" to proceed to the next step of negotiations by the same committee in order to finalize a depository bank agreement for Hidalgo County [and/or HCDD#1-BOD]:
EVALUATION CRITERIA |
PARTICIPANT |
LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK |
GRADERS/EVALUATORS |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
BANK FINANCIAL STRENGTH |
20 |
20 |
16 |
EXPERIENCE |
20 |
20 |
16 |
BEST VALUE |
35 |
25 |
28 |
NET RATE |
15 |
15 |
12 |
ELECTRONIC BANK SERVICES |
10 |
10 |
8 |
TOTAL |
100 |
90 |
80 |
BONUS POINTS |
0 |
3 |
0 |
TOTAL POINTS |
100 |
93 |
80 |
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B. |
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Executive Office |
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1. |
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69779
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Requesting approval for the purchase of Camera Systems from "DHS Security,LLC- dba 3Sixty Integrated" through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with BuyBoard Cooperative Contract (574-18), along with licenses and supporting accessories through assigned requisitions (Req# 390565- $73,063.98)(Req# 390568- $68,706.35) including any present and future accessories, maintenance, support services and annual licenses for the lifetime of the equipment/software with no requirement for an agreement as vendor accepts as sufficient evidence of the transaction by/through processed purchase order.
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2. |
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69746
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Presentation of the sole bid received and requesting the approval /authorization to award the contract to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP meeting all requirements and/or specifications for project, RFB No: 2019-053-04-03-TDL, titled: Hidalgo County -"Lease of Office Space - Edcouch Elsa Area" |
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C. |
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HIDTA |
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1. |
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69741
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Requesting authority to purchase one (1) 2019 Ford F150 Crew Cab Truck in the amount of $29,784.25 through HC's membership/participation with BuyBoard Contract (521-16 Exp.11.30.19) under Silsbee Ford Inc. price includes delivery and cooperative fees. |
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D. |
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Sheriff's Office |
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1. |
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69826
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A. Approval of a "Sole-Source Declaration" for West Publishing Corporation - Thomson Reuters for the purchase of Clear subscription including licenses, support service, maintenance, including present or future accessories to be used by Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department and other related Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies (all funding sources) with said declaration to remain in effect while product is needed and declaration is in place unless revoked by HCCC.
B. Authorization to renew maintenance, support services, and annual licenses for the lifetime of the subscription. |
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2. |
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69589
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Presentation of qualified responsible vendor Tri County Communications submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office- "Repair, Removal and Installation and/or Purchases of Radios, Computers, and other misc. equipment " through project No.: 2019-037-MEG.
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E. |
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District Attorney |
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1. |
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69799
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Acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to contract (C-18-099-05-29) between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., to include use of services by Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
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25. |
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Open Forum |
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26. |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: |
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A. |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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69640
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Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County |
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D. |
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69761
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Claim of Anrige Inc. D/B/A A Clean Portoco |
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27. |
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
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28. |
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Open Session: |
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A. |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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69641
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Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County |
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D. |
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69763
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Claim of Anrige Inc. D/B/A A Clean Portoco |
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29. |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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30. |
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Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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31. |
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Adjourn |
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