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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
June 6, 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:

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Approval of Consent Agenda

County Judge's Office:

70636

Proclamation in Honor of Women Veterans Day

70637

Resolution in honor of Rev. Msgr. Louis L. Brum.

70665

Resolution honoring 2019 Miss Texas Yesenia Yvette Guerrero.

70638

Resolution in support of Summer Meals Programs.

District Attorney's Office:

70505

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).

HIDTA - Task Force:

70622

HIDTA (1291):
Approval to ratify reprogram request submitted to South Texas HIDTA from FY18 grant funds in the amount of $5,788.47 and related transfer.

District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa:

70645

Resolution in honor of Victor Sanchez for 28 years of service.

Sheriff's Office:

70646

Approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records Services License Plate Reader (LPR) User Agreement regarding use of the LPRs and related data retention and to gain access to the Texas Automated License Plate Reader (LPR) Database so that data may be shared among all participating local, state, and federal agencies and approval to submit signed agreement thru eGrants.

70563

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint David Trujillo Jr., student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of August 2019 to December 2019.

70616

Authorization and Approval to apply for the FY 2020 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.

70617

Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY16 (1284):
Ratification of email dated May 20, 2019 to request 1 month extension for FY2016 Operation Stonegarden.

10.

County Treasurer:

70677

Approval of Hidalgo County Investment Policy;
Approval of resolutions for Texas Class, Lone Star Investment Pool, and Multi-Bank Securities, Inc;
Approval of Hidalgo County Broker Dealer list.

11.

Constable Pct. #1:

70551

Constable Pct. 1 - OPSG 2018 (1284)
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2018 for the amount of $75,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00 and appropriation of same.

12.

Constable Pct. #2:

70547

Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Alejandro Portales III as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.

13.

Constable Pct. #3:

70580

Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rafael Ochoa, Jr., as Reserve Deputy Constable, by Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.

14.

Constable Pct. #4:

70549

Constable Precinct 4 - OPSG (1284):
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2018 Grant for the amount of $110,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Operation Stonegarden FY2018 Grant in the amount of $110,000.00 and appropriation of same.

70615

Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution Article 3 Section 52 for the purchase of promotional items, specifically tents and/or throw/tablecloths. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety, education and/or events. All promotional items and/or supplies acquired will be through the County requisition and purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures.

15.

Executive Office:

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

70682

1. Requesting approval of revised Application for FEMA Disaster 4377-DR-TX to the Texas Division of Emergency Management as it relates to the central portion of Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, including Las Brisas/Chapa Road area to the east of the IBWC Floodway and approval of any subsequent Notices, Forms and applications .

2. Requesting approval of Floodplain Manager Authorization Form as it relates to FEMA Disaster 4377-DR-TX.

16.

Human Resources:

Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed

70642

Department of Human Resources/ Precinct 4:
Approval to conduct a six month pilot project (to begin 06/17/2019) to test a proposed Employee Evaluation Program in Precinct 4 and in the Department of Human Resources, and approval of the evaluation forms and instructions that will be tested in the pilot project.

70481

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Emma E. Biberstine and Stephanie Martinez as volunteers/interns under the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period of July 10, 2019 through July 12, 2019.

70600

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Kelsey Lynn Dominguez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office for the period of June 10, 2019 through July 19, 2019.

70597

Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100):
Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee hire under slot no. 080-002-0047, Assistant District Attorney III after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval.

70097

Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 06/10/2019:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Current Position Title	Current Grade/ Step	Proposed Position Title	Proposed Grade/ Step
Reclassification	280-001	0249	Accountant I	G08/S03	Accountant II	G10/S01
Reclassification	280-001	0429	Technician III	G08/S01	Technician IV	G10/S01
Re-Grade	280-001	0243	Human Resources Supervisor	G11	Human Resources Supervisor	G12
Reclassification	280-001	0283	Human Resources Specialist I	G06/S03	Human Resources Specialist II	G08/S01
Reclassification	280-001	0409	Human Resources Specialist I	G06/S01	Clerk IV	G07/S01
Reclassification	280-001	0276	Administrative Assistant I	G04/S05	Clerk IV	G07/S01
Delete	280-001	0414	Administrative Assistant I	G04/S02	-	-

70614

Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval to create a Temporary Full-Time position for 27 weeks beginning 06/24/2019 and ending 12/23/2019:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	123-005	T113	Clerk I	01

17.

Urban County:

70640

1. Public Hearing regarding the FY 2019-2020 Hidalgo County Urban County Program’s One Year Action Plan for Program Year (32).

2. Requesting approval of and for submission of the FY 2019-2020 Hidalgo County Program’s One Year Action Plan for Program Year (32).

3. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all documents related to funding.

70566

Approval of a Proclamation declaring June 2019 Home Ownership Month within the County of Hidalgo.

70559

Resolution authorizing renewal of a Revolving Line of Credit with Lone Star National Bank of McAllen for the Urban County Program with authority for UCP to draw from such line of credit.

70578

Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for professional engineering services with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $39,550.00 utilizing CDBG FY 31 (2018) San Juan Street Improvements Funding.

70558

Requesting approval of Resolution to re-designate Urban County Program Director as Certifying Officer Designee for Environmental review procedures for entities assuming HUD Environmental responsibilities (CDBG, HOME, ESG, COLONIA, TDHCA, TDRA, GLO Program and etc.).

70561

Requesting approval of Resolution to re-authorize Urban County Program Director to approve certain Change Orders on Urban County Projects.

70562

Requesting approval of Resolution to Re-authorize Urban County Program Director to sign and execute contracts and agreements after Hidalgo County Commissioners’ Court approval as they relate to all Hidalgo County Urban County Program projects and those included in the Annual Action Plan.

70560

Approval of Resolution authorizing to advertise for construction and related activities for all projects identified in the 2019-2020 One Year Action Plan, subsequent amendments and Colonia funded activities (Texas General Land Office, Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, etc.).

70690

Subject to compliance with HB 1295 the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a requirements agreement for purchase of materials with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the purchase of Type D Hot Mix Asphalt (Limestone) and delivery service for the City of Alamo Street Improvements project. It is estimated that 1,400 tons will be required for this project for a total of $98,210.00 utilizing UCP - City of Alamo Street Improvement funds FY 29 & FY 30 (2016 & 2017).

18.

Health & Human Services Department:

70683

Discussion and acknowledgement of Dr. David Gomez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine resident joining the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department for the 2019 Summer Rotation. This is in accordance with the fully executed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Preventative Medicine Residency Program.

70535

Requesting approval to allow Hidalgo County Health & Human Services staff in partnership with Hidalgo County Emergency Management staff to host and provide training for local Amateur Radio Operators at the Health Department conference room. The Field Day Exercise will be held on June 22 - 23, 2019.

19.

Fire Marshal's Office:

70545

Discussion, consideration and action on Management Control Agreement regarding Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems between Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office and IT Department.

20.

Planning Department:

70576

1. Preliminary Approval
a.Midnight Run Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Luis Garcia Jr.) (Rogers Road & Citation Street)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Rogers Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF

2. Final Approval
a. Aurora Valley Phase 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rhodes Enterprises, Inc.) (Wisconsin Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 99 Single Family
Streetlights: 22 streetlights
Flood Zone: C
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 Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed for (99) single family lots.

b. Las Toronjas Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Las Toronjas, Ltd.) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 124 Single Family
Streetlights: 23 streetlights
Flood Zone: C
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 Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed for (124) single family lots.

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a.Krishnan Subdivision- Pct. 1 (S. Gopal Krishnan) (Victoria Road & Lott Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Victoria Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, (2) OSSF’s have been escrowed.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for 2 OSSF’s.

b. North Valley Ranchettes Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Premier Equity Investments, LLC.) (Mile 12 North Road & Mile 4 West Road)
No. of Lots: 12 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm drainage will be provided by a Regional Detention Facility dedicated to HCDD#1 with an outfall structure discharging to an existing drain ditch south of Mile 12 North Road.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, (11) OSSF’s have been installed and (1) OSSF has been escrowed.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF.

21.

Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:

70669

Resolution honoring Donna High School State Champion Powerlifters Corina Yanez and Arrianna Guerra.

22.

Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:

70676

Resolution in honor of PSJA Memorial Student, Cruz Gomez.

70678

Resolution in honor of PSJA Southwest Early College High School student, Diego Treviño.

70679

Resolution in honor of PSJA Southwest Early College High School Coach, Lee Roy Perez.

70648

Approval of an order authorizing Hidalgo County to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Pct 2 Eldora Road Project from FM 3362 (Jackson Road) to Veterans Road ("I" Road), with authority for the County Judge to sign the Order.

70659

1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen, Texas through the McAllen Public Utility Board regarding the installation of a twelve-inch water line along Dicker Road from 23rd St. eastward to its intersection with McColl Rd as part of the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project from 23rd Street to Jackson Rd.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding the installation of a twelve-inch waterline for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project.

23.

Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:

70663

Resolution in honor of UIL State 5A Boys Golf Champion Jimmy Lee.

70573

Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcels 13 and 14 in connection with FM 494 (Shary Road) Project from FM 1924 to FM 676, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documents on behalf of the County of Hidalgo.

24.

Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:

70595

Requesting approval to name a private right of way road easement located approximately 1,930 feet West of Ware Road on the South Side of Mile 9 as Blue Indigo Service Road for 911 purposes.

25.

Budget & Management:

70583

Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A.

70582

Various Department:
1. Approval of corrections to the 2019 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A.
2. Approval of corrections to the 2019 Adopted Law Enforcement Pay Plan Table.

70589

TXDOT - Pct 3 Liberty Blvd (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Liberty Blvd (Mile 3-FM2221) Project, CSJ 0921-02-322, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.

70607

Approval to submit request for funds (unclaimed capital credits) from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as authorized under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, with authority for County Judge to sign the letter request.

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).

Hidalgo County

70667

A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of responses received for RFP No. 2019-062-04-17-HGO - "Public Safety Software, Hardware, Services, & Maintenance/Update for State Mandated NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) Compliance":

Firm	Score	Rank
Motorola Solutions	89.66
Kologik	72
Optimum Technology	64
PTS Solutions	55.66

B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm for the project described herein.

70654

A. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC, Ch. 262, Section .024(a)(1)(2)(3)&(6) in connection with office space for the relocation of HC Elections Department;

B. Approval of a lease agreement between Hidalgo County and Jose E. Garcia with an initial one (1) year term and two (2) additional one (1) year extension at the sole discretion of the County with commencement upon full occupancy of the building..

70668

Acceptance, approval and adoption of updated/revised Exhibit C-Insurance Requirements for inclusion in procurement packets [legal notices, terms, conditions and Exhibits] as drafted by HC-DA/Civil Division.

70691

Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 3 between Hidalgo County and Terracon Consultants, Inc. to modify the Agreement Exhibit B, Schedule of Fees, for the "Construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project.

Pct. 1

70575

Recommending bid award and approval of contract to sole vendor, Richard Cohrs [meeting specifications and/or requirements] for Hidalgo County Pct No.1 “Lease of Parcel for Citizen Collection Site in Donna, TX” under Request for Bids (RFB) No.: 2019-049-04-10-YSS subject to compliance with HB23 when and/or if applicable with effective date June 19, 2019 to June 18, 2020.

70585

Approval to purchase playground equipment including installation from Lea Park and Play, Inc. awarded vendor [through the County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's Contract #512-16 exp:9/30/19] through Requisition #394011 in the amount of $42,426.39 for the Pct 1 including authority for County Judge signature(s).

Pct. 2

70653

a. Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, through Contract No. C-16-199-07-19 with L&G Consulting Engineers, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $21,901.00 for the "Roadway and Drainage Improvements associated with the BUS281/SH107 Intersection Project;

b.Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-300-09-01, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. and Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc., for ROW Map and Traffic Signal Services for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project;

b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Consulting Engineers (Article 14) C-16-199-07-19, a request by engineer approving the subcontracting of Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. in connection with Work Authorization No. 1 to provide the Traffic Impact Analysis Study for the "Roadway and Drainage Improvements assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project."

70618

Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $14,500.00) as submitted by Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., Contract No. C-18-307-02-26 to provide professional engineering services for the Pct 2 All Inclusive Park Project.

Pct. 3

70590

Consideration and approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 for the sale of the South Detention Basin property and related improvements with authority to remove said property and improvements from the Hidalgo County inventory/financial list after finalizing the sale.

70486

Requesting approval of an (On Call) "professional services agreement" with R.O.W. Surveying Services LLC., for the purposes of [Surveying Services] for "Road and Bridge, C.I.P. and other projects in general", located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3.

Pct. 4

70509

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Appraisal Services;

B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Appraisal Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Appraisal Services".

FIRM NAME:	SCORE:	RANK:
Leonel Garza	97
Professional Appraisal	91.5
Southmost Appraisals	85.5

C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Appraisal Services".

70510

FIRM NAME:	SCORE:	RANK:
Appraisal Haus	95
Professional Appraisal Svcs	92
Southmost Appraisals	85

70511

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Surveying Services;

B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Surveying Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Surveying Services".

FIRM NAME:	SCORE:	RANK:
Quintanilla & Headley	97
R. E. Garcia	94.5
R. Gutierrez	90

C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Surveying Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Surveying Services".

70512

FIRM NAME:	SCORE:	RANK:
Melden & Hunt	95.5
CVQ Land Surveyors	90
Rio Delta	88.5

70681

Recommendation by project engineer, L & G Engineering for HCCC to award to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest & best bid [while meeting all specifications & requirements] Texas Cordia Construction, LLC., of Edinburg, TX in the amount of $416,616.65 for RFB No. 2018-276-02-27-RFV, for the North Alamo Realignment Project for Pct. 4.

70680

A. Presentation of the scoring grid [for the purpose of ranking by HCCC] of the firms submitting responses {SOQs} to HC project specific RFQ/P No. 2019-020-02020-RFV titled: Professional Engineering Services for Inspection, Material Testing and Construction Management for the North Alamo Realignment Project [from FM 1925 to 0.54 Miles North] located in Pct. #4:

	Millennium Engineering Group	B2Z Engineering
Evaluator #1	95	97
Evaluator #2	95	94
Evaluator #3	97	92
Total	287	283
Average	95.66	94.33
Ranking

B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commensing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________.

70544

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-15-136-06-02) for the purpose of amending the contract to extend the termination date from June 3,2019, to June 3, 2021 for the "FM2220 (Ware Rd.) (from FM676 to FM1925) project to complete the scope of services as outlined in Exhibit "B" - Development Work Schedule. including authority for County Judge to sign the required document(s).

WIC

70270

Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (ie., specifications-requirement, legal notice, etc.,) as attached hereto for: WIC program-"Lease of Office Space-City Of Alton (East)"RFB 2019-157-07-03-ABV including the re-advertising when/if applicable.

Sheriff's Office

70594

Sheriff's Office:

A. Requesting an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC, 262.024(a)(7)(A) including the restated and updated Sole Source Declaration with SCI Technologies, Inc., dba, SKYCOP, Inc.;

B. Requesting authority to purchase equipment & related items/services with SCI Technologies, Inc. dba SKYCOP, Inc. thru original sole source issued on 03.21.17 AI-58992, [under the Req. 394046 not to exceed $246,465.00].

70539

Requesting authority to purchase ten (10) license plate reader commercial data systems from Upstate Wholesale Supply Inc./Brite Computers through HC membership/participation with DIR-TSO-4073 in the amount of $137,050.68 with a yearly maintenance fee of $375.00 each camera per year thru requisition 394021 for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.

Adult Probation

70397

Arnold Patrick, Director, HIDALGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTION DEPARTMENT, aka, ADULT PROBATION is requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioners Court [HCCC] permit the HC Purchasing Dept. to conduct procurement services commencing with advertising [with negotiations/award to be made by Mr.Partick pursuant to statute] for the project titled: Community Supervision & Corrections Department - "Independent Audit Services" - RFP No. 2019-124-07-03-TDL with Adult Probation providing the core specifications/requirements and audit guidelines.

70324

Arnold Patrick, Director, HIDALGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTION DEPARTMENT, aka, ADULT PROBATION is requesting that CC permit the HC Purchasing Dept. to conduct procurement services commencing with advertising [award to be made by Mr. Patrick pursuant to statute] for the "Purchase of Instant Drug Screening Cups"-RFB 2019-131-06-12-ABV with Mr. Patrick's approval of procurement packet [i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc, as attached hereto] with the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bid responses are receive and /or rejected and project is still required by Adult Probation.

27.

Open Forum

28.

Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following:

Real Estate Acquisition

Pending and/or potential litigation

70464

Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project G-19.

70655

Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Public Defender's Office Director

70657

Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Veterans Services Officer

70564

Cause No.CL-19-2490-A; Gabriel Garcia Espinoza v. Hidalgo County

70568

Claim of Irma Hernandez

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:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

70462

Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project G-19.

70656

Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Public Defender's Office Director

70658

Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Veterans Services Officer

70565

Cause No.CL-19-2490-A; Gabriel Garcia Espinoza v. Hidalgo County