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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
May 7, 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. 70271   Resolution in honor of Msgr. Gustavo Barrera of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen.
 
B. 70214   Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month.
 
C. 70251   Presentation by Hidalgo County Emergency Services District #2 on File for Life.
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 70256   Resolution in Recognition of Theodore "Ted" Charles Hake for 39.75 years of service with the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
 
B. 70042   DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU)(1281):
Approval to submit a DVU Grant #3596501 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
7.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 70081   HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Cooperative Grant Agreement Award Number (FAIN) G19SS0002A between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $710,705.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2019-12/31/2020.
2. Authorization and approval for Judge Richard Cortez to sign Grant Agreement and the Grant Conditions as authorized official.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for the HIDTA Task Force Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $710,705.00.
 
B. 70025   HIDTA (1254)
1. Authorization and approval of appropriation to transfer fund balance of $502,428.20 from the Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA) DOJ Fund to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HCCDAO) DOJ Fund.
2. Authorization for Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. to sign the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program Subrecipient Award Letter on behalf of the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office and Commander Juan Sifuentes on behalf of Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
3. Authorization to submit the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program Subrecipient Award Letter.
 
8.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 70185   Sheriff's Office - OPSG (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) FY18 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Program (HSGP), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 18 Grant to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period- April 01, 2019 - February 29, 2020).
 
B. 70070   Jail Commissary (2102):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the amount of $533,014.04.
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $77,404.91 for the purchase of heated meal delivery carts.
3. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 351.0415, which allows a sheriff to expend commissary proceeds without complying with the County Purchasing Act, to purchase heated meal delivery carts from JonesZylon in the amount of $77,404.91 (Quote # QTE-0003551).
 
C. 70085   Authorization and Approval to apply for the FY2019 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
 
D. 70148   Authorization and Approval to apply for the FY2020 Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority Grant (ABTPA) with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). The Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) awards financial grants to agencies, organizations, and concerned parties in an effort to raise public awareness of vehicle theft and burglary and implement education and prevention initiatives.
 
E. 70063   2017 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
1. Authorization to approve a budget amendment (FRAG) in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2017.
2. Ratification of letter dated March 1, 2019 to request a budget amendment (FRAG) order in the amount of $4,536.52 for Hidalgo County Constables PCT #2 Operation Stonegarden 2017.
3. Approval of transfer.
 
F. 70154   Authorization to purchase five (5) wireless devices through the County membership/participation with Contract DIR-TSO-3420 (Requisition No. 388909) with awarded vendor AT&T for the following: UNLIMITED ENHANCED FOR SMARTPHONES PER MONTH ** $49.99*5= 249.95 PER MONTH
 
9.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. 70197   Constable Pct. #1 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2018 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru egrants.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 2018 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period: April 01, 2019 to Feb 2, 2020).
 
B. 70174  
Constable Pct. #1:
Discussion, consideration and action on Management Control Agreement regarding Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI Criminal Justice Information System between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 and IT Department.
 
C. 70088   Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 continued participation in LESO Program formerly as the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.
 
10.   Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. 70183   Constable Pct. 2 - OPSG (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2018 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants.
2. Authorization and approval for a County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for Operation Stonegarden 2018 Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorization official and to sign required documents (Grant Period: April 01, 2019 to February 29, 2020).
 
B. 70145   2019 Local Border Security Program (1284):
Requesting permission to amend the budget line item thru OOG website for Local Border Security Program FY19 (LBSP).
 
11.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. 70190   Constable Pct. 3:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2018 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru egrants.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized offiial, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of resolution for OPSG 2018 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized office and to sign required document (grant period April 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020).
 
12.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. 70096   Constable Precinct 4:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jessica Marroquin as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
B. 70200   Constable Precinct 4 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2018 (OPSG 2018) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 2018 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents (Grant Period: April 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020).
 
13.   Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A. 70021   Requesting approval of claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice# Invoice Date Amount Req# Location
Peregrine 347831 3/13/2019 $5,254.54 392458 2804 S Bus Hwy 281, Edinburg
 
14.   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. 70137   Presentation and acceptance of Audit Financial Report submitted by the Emergency Services District No. 1 for year ended December 31, 2018
 
C. 70209   Re-appointment of member, Juan J. Maldonado to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority Board -County Judge
 
15.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 70123   398th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/13/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Obj. Code Position Title Current Grade/ Allowance Proposed Grade/ Allowance
Add Supplemental Allowance 009-001 0003 113 Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) 13 13
117 $0.00 $5,000.00
 
C. 70144   District/ County Courts (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions (re-grades) as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 05/13/2019.
 
D. 70110   Planning Department (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Requested Position Title Grade
Title Change 210-001 0015 Planning Inspector II Administrative Assistant II 06
 
E. 70108   Criminal District Attorney (1100) / DA Investigation HB65 (1223):
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 0135 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 G15/S03
080-002 A120
 
F. 70089   ZIKA HRSA/CMM (1293):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 07/01/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Distribution Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 340-073 50.0011 % 0007 Social Worker 12
340-074 49.9989 %
Create 340-073 50.0018 % 0010 Community Health Worker 05
340-074 49.9982 %
Create 340-073 50.0009 % 0011 ZIKA Grant Manager 14
340-074 49.9991 %

2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 07/01/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Budgeted Amount Proposed Budgeted Amount
Create 340-073 0008 Licensed Vocational Nurse II Non-Classified $0.00 $23,651.00
Change in funding source 340-074 $47,301.00 $23,650.00
Create 340-073 0009 Licensed Vocational Nurse III Non-Classified $0.00 $25,543.00
Change in funding source 340-074 $51,085.00 $25,542.00
 
G. 70080   Urban County - CDBG (1288) / TxCDBG Disaster Recorvery (1288):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/13/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade/ Step
Reclassification 250-001 0011 Coordinator I, UCP G09/S04 Coordinator II, UCP G11/S01
Reclassification 250-001 0014 Coordinator II, UCP G11/S04 Coordinator III, UCP G13/S01
Reclassification 250-001 0022 Coordinator I, UCP G09/S04 Coordinator II, UCP G11/S01
Reclassification 250-001 0027 Coordinator I, UCP G09/S04 Coordinator II, UCP G11/S01

2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/13/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 250-001 0010 Coordinator I, UCP 09
Create 250-001 0033 Coordinator II, UCP 11
Delete 250-006 0002 Coordinator I, UCP 09
Create 250-006 0006 Coordinator II, UCP 11
 
H. 70064   1. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Juan Carlo Bautista as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department for the period of May 13, 2019 through August 30, 2019.

2. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Alexander Alquiza as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department for the period of May 28, 2019 through August 16, 2019.
 
I. 70184   Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/13/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Allowance
Add Supplemental Allowance 123-005 0084 Truck Driver III 08 $3,000.00
Create 123-005 T112 Clerk I 01 N/A
2. Approval of transfer.
 
J. 69966   Elections (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/13/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade/ Step
Title Change 130-001 0011 Executive Assistant I G11/S01 Elections Specialist III G11/S01
Reclassification 130-001 0085 Executive Assistant I G11/S02 Division Manager I G14/S01

2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/13/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 130-001 0133 GIS Operator I 07
Create 130-001 0205 System Support Specialist II 13
 
K. 70099   Classification and Compensation Plan:
1. Approval of the following classified position inventory list changes effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Position Title Current Grade Proposed Grade
Re-grade Quartermaster 08 09

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions Inventory List.
 
16.   Urban County:
 
A. 70100   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Engineering Firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Granjeno, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) Granjeno Public Facilities & Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Hinojosa Engineers 96.33%
Melden & Hunt, Inc. 90%
MEG Engineers 86%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of__________________________for the provision of Engineering Service for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) Granjeno Public Facilities & Improvements project.
 
17.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 70207   1. Requesting approval to accept the Immunization / Locals grant contract No. HHS000119700022 Amendment No. 01 in the amount of $649,320.00 for the period of 09/01/2019 to 08/31/2020.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Immunization/Locals grant contract Amendment and the Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act Certification.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $649,320.00 in grant funds and $102,000.00 in program income funds.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $649,320.00 for grant funds and $102,000.00 in program income funds.
 
B. 70054   Requesting consideration and approval of the Agreement between South Texas College and County of Hidalgo. This Agreement allows South Texas College students in patient care training programs the opportunity to participate in on-site educational activities, clinical services, trainings exercises and drills which are conducive to the educational competency areas.
 
C. 70102   1. Requesting approval to accept the Office of Border Health grant contract No. HHS000438700001 in the amount of $20,500.00. The contract effective date is on the last date signed and will end on August 31, 2020. The purpose is to facilitate Binational Health Council meetings to strengthen communication and binational border collaboration.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the grant contract.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $20,500.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $10,250.00 for the 2019 fiscal year and $10,250.00 for the 2020 fiscal year.
 
D. 70078   1. Requesting consideration and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of State Health Services and Hidalgo County. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to set out roles and responsibilities regarding medications available through DSHS Inventory Tracking Electronic Asset Management System.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Memorandum of Understanding and Texas HHS System Security & Privacy Inquiry Statement
 
E. 70122   Discussion, consideration and action to have Health & Human Services Department collaborate with the Purchasing Department on the development of a veterinary pool that will assist in providing rabies vaccinations to promote public health, safety and security.
 
F. 70179   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Weslaco 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 Weslaco jurisdiction as further described within the ILA attached herein.
 
G. 69952   ZIKA HRSA/CMM (1293):
1. Requesting approval to accept the ZIKA Health Care Services Program contract Amendment HHS000059600001, Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $583,037.00 for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the ZIKA Health Care Amendment and the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $583,037.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $292,542.00 from HRSA funds and $290,495.00 from CMM funds.
 
18.   IT Department:
 
A. 70073   JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2 PLACE 2
Authorization and approval to purchase a new wireless data service plan through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Qty: Description: Employee/ID: Service Plan: Equipment:
1 New Data Service Judge Jaime Jerry Muñoz / 207926 Mobile Broadband Unlimited + DTL 25 GB @ $37.99/mo Apple iPad Pro 10.5" - 64 GB @ $579.99/one time cost
 
19.   Elections Administration:
 
A. 70181   Discussion, consideration, and action but not limited to Election updates.
 
B. 70046   Approval of the 2019 May Uniform Election Service Contract between Hidalgo County and the following entities for their elections to be held on May 04, 2019:
1. City of Donna
2. City of Sullivan City
 
20.   Planning Department:
 
A. 70039   1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT
a. Applicant: Nordhausen Utility Construction
Legal Description: Lot 17 Block 63 Amended Map of Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2
Proposed Pueblo De Palmas Phase 22 Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Mile 19 North Road & Cesar Chavez Road) Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two open cut crossings; One 4” PVC water line with an 8”PVC casing crossing Mile 19 North Road and One 4” PVC waterline with an 8” PVC casing crossing Cesar Chavez Road.
 
B. 70170   SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Final Approval
a. PRB Alberta Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Baldemar Garcia) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road)
No. of Lots: 19 Single Family, 5 Commercial
Streetlights: 6 streetlights
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Sewer System and Detention by Onsite Regional Detention Facility dedicated to HCDD #1 discharging into the HCID #2 Drain Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed for (19) single family lots.
 
21.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 70217   Resolution in honor of Brandon Figueroa.
 
B. 70218   Resolution in honor of the Edcouch-Elsa Boys Powerlifting Team.
 
22.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 70240   Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Park Lease Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Valley View ISD regarding the development of an all-inclusive park in Precinct 2.
 
23.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 70216   Resolution in honor of Diana Garcia.
 
B. 70215   Resolution in honor of Arnoldo Pena.
 
C. 70204   Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and City of Palmview (emergency medical services)
 
D. 70129   1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Palmview.

2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014 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 project to be defined by mutual agreement through an ICA agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials, and manpower.
 
E. 70095   1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Palmhurst.
2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014 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 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials, and manpower.
 
F. 70094   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 18 associated with the Liberty Road from US 83 to Mile 3 Road project (ROW CSJ #0921-02-372) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
G. 70104   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tract of land known as Parcel No. 10 & 36 associated with the Veterans Blvd. from Abram Road to La Homa Road (ROW CSJ #0865-01-111) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.
 
H. 70235   Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from Precinct 3 R&B unassigned fund balance to various Precinct 3 R&B accounts in the amount of $1,375,492.00 to fund operating expenditures.
 
24.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. 70192   Approval to accept donation of two (2) street signs with a value of $77.90 from Delta Specialties Signs & Supply to be placed at Alfonso Flores Drive in San Carlos, TX as approved by CC on 04/23/19 (AI-69861).
 
25.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 70101   Approval to revise salary schedule as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
 
B.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 70260   Approval of 2019 appropriation in the amount of $31,946.28 from General Fund Restricted Fund Balance-Electronic Filing relating to revenues from the court electronic filing.
 
2. 70232   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 $121,746.68 to fund road expenditures.
 
3. 70143   Approval of 2019 appropriation in the amount of $3,644,329.00 from General Fund Restricted Fund balance relating to revenues from the court facilities fee.
 
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. 70224  
Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 2 between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR, Architecture, Inc., [#C-16-141-1031] to include additional services for the lump sum of $515,183.00 for the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project.
 
2. 70107  
A. Presentation of responsible vendor, Butch's Oil Field Service, Inc. submitting the lowest and best bid [sole] for the purpose of award and approval of contract (C-19-072-05-07) document for project titled: "Water Extraction Services";

B. Authority to re-advertise this project for a third time so as to encourage additional vendor participation and thus expand the contractors available to provide Water Extraction Services for Hidalgo County through assigned project #2019-154-05-29-HGO.
 
B.   County Judge's Office
 
1. 70086  
Pursuant to request for proposal procurement packet, action to appoint/designate the evaluation committee to score, grade and review RFP responses as submitted by participants to the Hidalgo County Request for Proposals-"Debris Removal & Disposal" RFP NO. 2019-074-05-01-YSS accepted on May 01, 2019.
Commissioners Court's Selection-Evaluation Committee
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3.
4.
5.
 
C.   Pct. 1
 
1. 70082  
Acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Commissioner Precinct 1 Administration Building-West located in Precinct 1, reflecting the date of March 9, 2019, submitted by Servpro 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., with authority for County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra to sign documentation.
 
D.   Pct. 3
 
1. 70159  
Pursuant to request for proposal procurement packet, action to appoint/designate the evaluation committee to score, grade and review RFP responses as submitted by participants to the Hidalgo County Request for Proposals-"Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno) RFP No. 2019-032 05-01-TDL accepted on May 01, 2019:
Committee Members
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
 
2. 70071  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) a "professional service";
B. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of professional surveyor service providers required for multiple On Call Surveyor Services located in Pct. #3:
Professional Surveyor Service Firms Grade Ranking
ROW Surveying Services 98
Rio Delta Engineering 94
Gonzalez De La Garza 90

C. Authority for Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firms for the purpose of On Call Professional Surveyor Services agreements for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3.
 
3. 70152  
Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to Lease Agreement C-18-170-11-20 between Hidalgo County and Jose Ramirez, Jr., to amend the term of the lease for "Lease of Land (approximately five [5] acres) for Solid Waste Citizen Collection Site" located in Pct. #3.
 
E.   Pct. 4
 
1. 70261  
Approval to terminate current agreements with "Star Telecom" formally known as "Starr Telecom, LLC" for Security and Fire Alarm Monitoring Services for San Carlos CRC Center and Annex Building in Precinct No. 4.
 
2. 69773  
Discussion, consideration and action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Pct 4 and Hidalgo County Head Start Program to occupy and use the building located on 230 N. 86th Street San Carlos, TX 78539 for the purpose of having classes provided by Hidalgo County Headstart Program. At no cost
 
F.   WIC
 
1. 70111  
As requested by the WIC Program Director, requesting approval to send written notice of termination for the current[Holdover/Article 1.3] occupancy under lease agreement between HC with GBB Rentals, LTD, contract #C-12-104-08-28 "Lease of Office Space - City of Weslaco"
 
G.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 70186  
Requesting authority to purchase computers, monitors, software, hardware, etc. with Dell Marketing L.P. through county's membership/participation with DIR -TSO-3763 in the amount of $120,512.00 thru requisition #392000 with Commissary funding as stated on AI-69757 [CC 04.09.19].
 
2. 70067  
Requesting approval of Work Authorization #4 under the current on-call professional engineering agreement with Halff Associates Inc. (C-18-142-05-08) for the provision of plans and specifications for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Bus Barn.
 
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 to discuss the following:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 70264   Deliberation regarding agreements/affidavits pertaining to the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia.
 
D. 70120   Cause #C-5730-16-F; Hidalgo County v. Descon Construction, LP et al
 
E. 70131   Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County
 
F. 70138   EEOC No. 451-2019-01463; R Alanis v Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office
 
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. 70262   Deliberation regarding agreements/affidavits pertaining to the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia.
 
D. 70121   Cause #C-5730-16-F; Hidalgo County v. Descon Construction, LP et al
 
E. 70133   Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County
 
F. 70139   EEOC No. 451-2019-01463; R Alanis v Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office
 
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
 

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