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Roll Call |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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Prayer |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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71133
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Proclamation declaring July 30th, 2019 as World Day against Trafficking in Persons in Hidalgo County. |
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71323
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DA - Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV):
1. Approval of interlocal agreement between the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) and the County of Hidalgo by and through the Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
2. Approval for Criminal District Attorney to sign interlocal agreement.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the Texas Council on Family Violence grant and appropriation of same. |
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71333
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Approval of amendment #3 to contract no. 2916PEN040 between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and the Texas Workforce Commission with approval for the District Attorney to execute the contract as the authorized agent. |
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71411
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DA-McCain Institute/ASU (1281):
Approval to submit a ASU Grant #005 budget adjustment to the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University. |
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71379
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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). |
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71215
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Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, for the DA's Office to purchase promotional items to include journals/ notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/ article frames, recognition plaques, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/ pamphlets/ brochures for the period period of 7/30/19 - 12/31/19. The District Attorney's Office participates in and conducts, throughout the year, numerous conferences, meetings, career days, career fairs, health fairs, awareness events, trainings, instructional workshops, various committee meetings and orientations that focus on the criminal justice system and victims’ services as well as careers in those fields.
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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71336
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HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept award no. G19SS0002A, Supplement Number 1, Cooperative Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $92,200.00 for the grant period of 01/01/19-12/31/20.
2. Authorization for County Judge,as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor's Office and approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $92,200.00. |
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County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: |
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71373
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Reqeusting approval of Official Bond Renewal for Elections Administrator, Yvonne Ramon. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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71331
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Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY16 (1284): Ratification of Advance payment request made for the remaining balance of $461,905.80 for FY 16 Operation Stonegarden. |
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71459
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Pursuant to 351.0415(c)(5), Sheriff’s Office purchase and installation of a new stainless steel floor drain pan and removal of existing stainless steel floor drain pan in the kitchen floor drains’ areas, an improvement at the Adult Detention Facility, aka, County Jail, through HC’s membership/participation with PCA contract #3-220-19 TX awarded JOC vendor, Hunt & Woodruff Construction Company, LLC. in the amount of $12,976.92. |
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71317
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Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY17 (1284):
Authorization to request a 4-month extension for National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Grant and authorization for Judge Cortez to certify adjustment on eGrants. |
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71307
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Sheriff Investigation (1226):
Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor's Office in the amount of $110.63 (Interest Revenues). and approval of appropriation of funds into Fund 1226 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $29,979.l1; including interest earned in the amount of $110.63 for a total amount of $30,089.74. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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71390
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Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Palmhurst for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services. |
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71388
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Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Palmview for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services. |
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Human Resources: |
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Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed |
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71506
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Pct. 2 CRC - Alamo (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
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Current Position Title |
Current Grade/ Step |
Proposed Position Title |
Proposed Grade/ Step |
Title Change |
122-082 |
0001 |
Maintenance I |
G03/S03 |
Custodian II |
G03/S03 |
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71351
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Health Department-Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Grant (1293):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 08/04/2019:
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Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
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Delete |
340-069 |
0002 |
ZIKA Coordinator II |
11 |
Delete |
340-069 |
0003 |
ZIKA Research Analyst |
10 |
Delete |
340-069 |
0004 |
ZIKA Public Health Specialist I |
09 |
Delete |
340-069 |
0005 |
ZIKA Public Health Specialist I |
09 |
Delete |
340-069 |
0006 |
ZIKA Public Health Specialist I |
09 |
Delete |
340-069 |
0007 |
ZIKA Clerk II |
03 |
2. Approval to create two Temporary Part-Time positions for 16 weeks beginning 08/05/2019 and ending 11/24/2019:
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Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Create |
340-069 |
T008 |
ZIKA Public Health Specialist I |
09 |
Create |
340-069 |
T009 |
ZIKA Public Health Specialist I |
09 |
3. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 221481 to ZIKA Public Health Specialist I (340-069-T008) effective 08/05/2019.
4. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 229482 to ZIKA Public Health Specialist I (340-069-T009) effective 08/05/2019.
TDH T.B. ELIM (1293) / Health Clinics (1100):
5. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 08/19/2019:
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Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Delete |
340-011 |
0010 |
TB Medical Technician |
05 |
Delete |
340-003 |
0075 |
TB Medical Technician |
05 |
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71324
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Pct. 1 Administration (1200)/ Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/05/2019:
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Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Delete |
121-004 |
0015 |
Administrative Assistant III |
08 |
Create |
121-005 |
0177 |
Maintenance III |
07 |
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. |
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71322
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Elections Department (1100):
Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 103527, System Support Specialist III after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 08/05/2019. |
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71424
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Approval to appoint Khatrina Te, student at Cornell University, as a volunteer/ intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of July 30, 2019 to August 9, 2019. |
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71356
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1. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Selvalakshmi Rathinavelu as a volunteer/ intern under the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department for the period of August 5, 2019 through December 30, 2019.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Abel Mukete as a volunteer/ intern under the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department for the period of August 19, 2019 through December 30, 2019.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Aaron Leal as a volunteer/ intern under Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department for the period of August 19, 2019 through December 30, 2019. |
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71500
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Discussion on a proposed Mother Friendly Worksite Policy for Hidalgo County employees.
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71516
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Discussion on a proposed On-Call Policy for Hidalgo County employees. |
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Urban County: |
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71389
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Approval of land acquisition of Parcel #1 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923). |
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71386
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Approval of land acquisition of Parcel #2 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923). |
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71401
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services-Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 30 & 31 (2017-2018) Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvement Project funds.
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Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. |
96.33% |
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Terracon Consultants, Inc. |
95% |
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Millennium Engineers Group |
92.33% |
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3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________________________ for the provision of Construction Materials Geo-technical Testing Service for an Urban County Program Years 30 & 31 (2017 & 2018) Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvement Project. |
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71329
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Appointment of three (3) Board of Directors to Hidalgo Willacy Housing Finance Corporation to replace:
Current Member |
New Appointment |
Hector Palacios |
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Joseph Palacios |
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A. C. Cuellar |
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71309
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Requesting action to correct the base bid submitted by GO Underground, LLC total from $468,061.21 to $468,061.40, due to contractor’s mathematical error. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with GO Underground, LLC in the amount of $468,061.40. UCP Funds from FYs 2015, 2017 & 2018 for Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvements line item will be utilized. |
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71328
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Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Diamond Eight Industries, LLC in the amount of $141,575.25. UCP Funds from FY’s 2017 & 2018 Progreso Street Improvements line item will be utilized. |
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71298
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Request for approval to reject bids received for the Precinct No. 2 –Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project (N. San Juan Swimming Pool). Bid No. 5018-92-0306-5000-9200-UCP-GVG.
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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71441
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Discussion, consideration and action on the following:
In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules, requesting approval of mileage reimbursement and the payout of extra hours related to the "5th Annual No Refusal Weekend Project" coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office during Labor Day Weekend for the Health and Human Services Department staff at a rate of time and a half in addition to the employee's regular work hours and / or leave taken. |
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70978
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Discussion and action to exclude any video recording in areas where Protected Health Information (PHI) may be captured within Hidalgo County Health & Human Services facilities as determined by Hidalgo County Health & Human Services authorized Administration but to maintain video recording in public areas such as lobbies, entrances, hallways, storage areas or as otherwise determined by authorized Administration as per Health & Human Services Department and County surveillance camera policies. This is supported by Hidalgo County Security Camera Policy (SCP.1) and will bring Hidalgo County Health & Human Services facilities in compliance with federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Texas Medical Records Privacy statute (Health & Safety Code, Chapter 181) and Texas Department of State Health Services Confidential Information Security Procedures. |
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71370
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1. Requesting approval of the Contract Training Agreement by and between South Texas College and Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department. The purpose of the Agreement is to have STC provide training on Medical Records Privacy (HB 300) and HIPAA as needed during the term of 09/01/2019 through 08/31/2020.
2. Requesting approval to have County Judge sign the Contract Training Agreement. |
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71344
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1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $1,400.00 from the TB Control FY19 program income funds.
2. Requesting approval to appropriate program income funds in the amount of $1,400.00. |
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Health Care Funding District: |
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71312
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Approval to ratify Local Provider Participation Fund letters dated 7-15-19 to HHSC from Hidalgo County for the following hospitals:
- Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance
- McAllen Hospitals LP
- Knapp Medical Center
- Mission Hospital Inc.
- Columbia Rio Grande Regional Hospital
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71168
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a. Public Hearing, at 10:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2020 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
b. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
c. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
d. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate.
e. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates.
f. Discussion and/or action, including, but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures. |
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Community Service Agency: |
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71447
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Foster Grandparent Program:
1. Approval to create regular part-time position, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
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Slot # |
Position Title |
Budgeted Salary |
Create |
0001 |
Foster Grandparent Recruiter-Manager |
$28,000.00 |
Senior Companion Program:
2. Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Budgeted Salary |
Create |
0001 |
Senior Companion Recruiter-Manager |
$31,000.00 |
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Elections Administration: |
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71319
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Discussion on Election updates. |
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TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: |
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71302
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Introduction of Hidalgo County 4-H Ambassadors, Hidalgo County 4-H County Council and Health Texas Youth Ambassadors |
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WIC: |
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71393
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WIC-Extra Funding Other: (1292)
1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2019 Extra Funding-Other Grant.
2. Requesting approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, in the amount of $10,000.00 and appropriation of same.
WIC - Snap-BF:(1292)
1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2019 Snap-BF grant in the amount of $8,000.00.
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Planning Department: |
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71429
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1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Caledonia Estates Phase III Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ricardo R. Salinas) (Curry Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 42 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Curry Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
2. Preliminary Approval
a. Las Villas Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 12 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 61 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road is paved. Mile 12 ½ North Road and 3 internal streets to be paved.
3. Final Approval
a. Replat of Lot 9 Vista Bonita No. 10 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alejandro Escobedo) (Sunrise Street & F.M. 2812)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Sunrise Street road side ditch and existing drainage swales.
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 (2) single family lots.
Paved: Yes, Sunrise Street is paved.
b. Mezquite Moore Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Ricardo Cazares) (Moore Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 36 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch .
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Moore Road and Mezquite Drive are paved.
Streetlights: 5 Streetlights
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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71496
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Discussion and approval of a resolution in support of The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) proposed submittal of a proposed study entitled Lower Rio Grande Valley Flood Risk Management and Resilience Project to the United States Congress under Section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) 2014. |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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71487
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Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 2 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road/Arena Drive Road Project. |
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: |
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71427
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Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 63 associated with 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 Form. |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: |
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71406
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Requesting approval for the RGV Food Bank Distribution to use the San Carlos Endowment Center Community/Cultural Rooms (including the parking lot area) at Precinct 4 on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 9 am-12 pm. |
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Budget & Management: |
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71433
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Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan. |
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71440
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Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A. |
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71355
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Pct 4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $79,929.86 from the Pct 4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursements and appropriation of the same. |
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71352
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Pct 4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $348,421.68 from the Pct 4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursements and appropriation of the same.
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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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71503
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A. Requesting rescission of Amendment #1 for the Inter-local Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo and Cameron Counties in connection with the "Housing of Inmates" approved by CC under R-AI#71067 on meeting date of 07-01-19;
B. Approval of a new Amendment #1 to the current Inter-local Cooperation Agreement [ILA] between Hidalgo and Cameron Counties in connection with the Housing of Inmates with an effective date of June 20, 2019.
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71507
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A. Discussion and action on consulting services Request for Proposals for Hidalgo County's Self-Funded Insured Group Health Program with any inclusions, modifications, additions or deletions to the current Exhibits A & B [as sent to all] for review on July 24, 2019;
B. Authority to advertise the RFP for: Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insured Group Health Program for Hidalgo County.
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71431
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A. Action for HC to exercise, issue and send the thirty (30) day written notice of termination [as provided under the current agreement] with Robert Pena, Jr., dba, Texas Energy Consultants;
B. Authority to publish a Request for Proposal titled: Professional Energy Consulting Services for Hidalgo County and approval of Exhibits A & B [Scope of Services/Requirements/Etc.and Evaluation Criteria] with any modifications directed by CC and complete procurement packet subject to HC-DA/Civil final review as to form prior to distribution;
C. Options for discussion and action on the RFP for Electric Energy Provider for Hidalgo County:
1. Release packet drafted by Purchasing Dept. [based on the previous RFP of 2015] directly to cooperative awarded vendors, aggregation pools, etc. with final review as to legal form by HC-DA/Civil including any modifications directed by CC;
2. Delay the RFP for Electric Energy Provider until the award/engagement of a Professional Energy Consultant to assist in the procurement process for the project.
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71404
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Requesting authority for Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign and submit Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate for 2019 as requested by vendor, Rush Truck Centers.
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71526
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Presentation to award contract of the sole bid received to Lumatec Lighting Service for the, "Roadway Light Fixtures and Maintenance," RFB: 2019-051-06-12-RFV.
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71529
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet as attached hereto for: "Type D Hot Mix-Limestone Only"-RFB: 2019-086-08-21-RFV including the re-advertising of project if/when necessary. |
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71469
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded/evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of Engineering Firms for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.
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Melden & Hunt |
Fulcrum Consulting Services |
Alpha Infrastructure |
Evaluator 1 |
95 |
95 |
98 |
Evaluator 2 |
96 |
94 |
97 |
Evaluator 3 |
95 |
92 |
96 |
Score |
95.33 |
93.66 |
97 |
RANK |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 commencing with the No. ranked firm of:_________________________.
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71212
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Requesting approval to purchase the following heavy equipment through the County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative under (Contract# 515-16 Exp. 11/30/19):
Requisition |
Vendor |
Model |
Amount |
#396408 |
Anderson Machinery |
2016-(Used) Bomag MPH364R-2 Recycler |
$220,000.00 |
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70832
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Presentation of the sole bid received for the purpose of award and approval of the contract to the responsible vendor meeting all specifications/requirements for project titled: "Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1-Hauling Services for Millings" to Terra Firma Material, LLC - C-19-081-07-31-19.
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C. |
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Pct. 2 |
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1. |
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71524
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Acceptance and approval to execute AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 between Hidalgo County and contractor, Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility" Project through Contract No. C-17-324-07-17, in the amount of $1,630,000.00 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP], subject to legal counsel's final review and approval.
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2. |
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71497
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Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [subject to TxDOT's written notice of release of federal funding prior to distribution of packets to interested vendors/parties which may prompt the changing of applicable dates] for: Dicker Road Reconstruction Project (from Spur 115 (23rd St.) to FM 2061 (Jackson Rd)) in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2, RFB No 2019-017-08-28, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required.
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3. |
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71482
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Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 3, through Contract No. C-17-229-08-22 with B2Z Engineering, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $10,386.62 for the Pct 2 North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project.
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4. |
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71452
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Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $19,300.00) 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.
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D. |
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Pct. 3 |
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1. |
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70579
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Requesting approval to purchase the following equipment through the County's membership/participation with Buyboard Cooperative under (Contract #529-17 expiring 05/31/2020):
Req No |
Vendor |
Item |
Qty |
Amount |
396552 |
Deere & Co |
Tractor |
2 |
$ 152,416.68 |
396559 |
Deere & Co |
Loader |
1 |
$ 13,703.32 |
396557 |
Deere & Co |
Flex Wing Rotary Cutter |
2 |
$ 36,069.00 |
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E. |
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Pct. 4 |
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1. |
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71465
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A. Recommendation to take action to "cease" negotiations [no AIA document finalized or presented to CC] with the number one (1) ranked firm of The Warren Group [TWG] in connection with the "Design and Construction of Brewster Park" [located near intersection of U.S. 281 and FM 107 in Edinburg, Tx] Pct. #4 and cancel same as the original project was proposed by the previous administration and present Commissioner wishes to take time to reconsider/reexamine the concept, size and scope the project;
B. Approval to send official notice to the other two (2) ranked firms of the circumstances surrounding the canceling of the project at this time.
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2. |
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71381
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Requesting approval of "On-Call" Professional Services Agreement with goERO International, LLC, d/b/a ERO Architects as it pertains to Architect Services for Precinct No4.
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F. |
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Constables |
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1. |
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71294
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Requesting authority to purchase two (2) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe ppv 4x2 and one (1) 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 for Constable Pct. 5 through the Countys Cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, Contract # 19-8F000 thru awarded vendor, Lake County Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of $67,074.50 requisition 00395078 and $32,766.25 requisition 00397537. |
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G. |
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IT Department |
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1. |
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71468
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Requesting authority to purchase Network Equipment for the new Network Operations Center from Insight Public Sector, Inc. in the total amount of $122,676.94 thru our membership/participation with DIR-TSO-4167, 4093. |
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H. |
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Budget & Management |
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1. |
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71353
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A. Requesting approval to enter into 21 lease agreements for a term of 60 months each with awarded vendor, Enterprise Fleet Management, through Hidalgo County's membership with TIPS, contract # 190402, REQ#00397928, for an estimated total of $46,713.56, for the remaining 5 months of FY19;
B. Requesting approval for Mr. Valde Guerra to sign, as an authorized signee, as previously approved through AI #63620.
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I. |
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Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 |
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1. |
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71354
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A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Construction Completion for Ware Country Subdivision as submitted by Castle Enterprises, LLC.;
B. Acceptance and approval of payment Application No. Final (Retainage Release) in the amount of $3,963.87 for Castle Enterprises contractor vendor for Ware Country Subdivision as submitted by project engineer, SAMES Engineering under Contract #C-CAP-18-241-10-31.
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J. |
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Sheriff's Office |
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1. |
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71490
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a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (estimated cost of $32,097.76) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering to provide preliminary design and construction phase services for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Barracks Project;
b. Pursuant to contract with B2Z Engineering, (Article 14) C-18-273-11-20, a request for approval by the engineer to permit the subcontracting of Sentinel Research and Consulting to provide document review and research and analysis of Texas Commission on Jail Standards for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Barracks Project.
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2. |
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71461
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Pursuant to Article 2.04 of the current agreement between Hidalgo County and K2 Towers II, LLC for the Lease of Tower Space-FM 1925 & Rooth Rds. contract #E-18-017-02-20, approval to exercise/issue/send the thirty (30) day Notice of Termination as the County has just awarded and awaits execution of a new lease for tower space for which a transition to new site will commence.
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K. |
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Co. Wide |
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1. |
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71400
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A. Recommendation by the Purchasing Department for Commissioners Court NOT TO exercise the County's "Sole" and final one (1) year option to extend the current agreement for armored car services with Rochester Armored Car Co., Inc.;
B. Pursuant to the action taken above/herein recommendation to exercise the County's "Sole" option to extend the current agreement with Rochester Armored Car Co., Inc. an additional sixty (60) days [as provided in current contract] so as to have no lapse in services while the procurement packet, specifically the specifications, scope of work, requirements, terms and condition are reviewed and redrafted with approval as to form by HC/DA-Civil prior to presentation to CC for approval and authority to publish advertisement of a Request for Bids.
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2. |
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70634
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Presentation of qualified responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of the contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County- "Type D Hot Mix Asphalt-Gravel Only" through project No.: 2019-096-MEG. Commencing 08/27/2019.
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3. |
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71304
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Presentation of qualified responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of the contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County- "Bottle Water Services" through project No.: 2019-123-MEG with term commencing 08/30/2019.
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L. |
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Health & Human Services: |
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1. |
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71421
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Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon LLC through HC membership/participation with Buy Board Cooperative JOC Contract #581-19 for and through submitted: 1) Requisition #396564 - $ 34,149.85 for the Modification/Repair/install door access units for 7 clinics and processing of Purchase Orders.
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24. |
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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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71508
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Discussion, consideration and action authorizing 30 day notice of termination to the Law Firm of Atlas, Hall and Rodriguez |
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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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71511
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Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. |
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D. |
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71514
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Pending and/or potential litigation - DOL - Case # 1879689 |
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E. |
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71509
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Pending and/or potential litigation
J-0656-18-K
J-0256-17-K
J-0269-17-K
J-0547-18-K
J-0143-19-K
J-0323-17-K |
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F. |
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71437
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Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas |
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G. |
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71417
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Claim of Emilia Vasquez |
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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 legal matters."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with legal matters" 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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71518
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Pending and/or potential litigation - DOL - Case # 1879689 |
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D. |
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71510
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Pending and/or potential litigation
J-0656-18-K
J-0256-17-K
J-0269-17-K
J-0547-18-K
J-0143-19-K
J-0323-17-K |
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E. |
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71438
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Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas |
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F. |
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71418
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Claim of Emilia Vasquez |
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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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