Printed Agenda

1.

Roll Call

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

Prayer

4.

Approval of Consent Agenda

5.

Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:

A.

AI-73723

Discussion, consideration and action to extend the deadline of tax refund request, provided by Subsection (c) for the following, pursuant to Section 31.11 of Property Tax Code Subsection (c-1):

Account Number	Payer	Amount
I4010.01.000.0003.00	Lereta, LLC	$4,798.36

6.

District Attorney:

A.

AI-73720

1. DA Check Fraud (1222):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-Check Fraud (1222) budget.
2. DA- Investigation HB 65 Ch. 59 (1223):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-CCP 59 (1223) budget.
3. DA Pre-Trial (1225):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-Pretrial (1225) budget.
4. DA-US Justice (1256):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-US Justice (1256) budget.

7.

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.

AI-73795

Approval to accept settlement check from United Services Automobile Association in the amount of $6,557.39 to settle damages to County light pole and palm tree. (Precinct 2 Walking Trail)

8.

Human Resources:

A.

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

B.

AI-73773

Approval of the following personnel actions, as per Exhibit A, effective 01/01/2020.

C.

AI-73715

Classification and Compensation Plan:
1. Approval of the following changes to the classified position inventory list changes effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:

Action	Current Position Title	Current Grade	Proposed Position Title	Proposed Grade
Add	-	-	Coordinator III, Wellness Program	13
Title Change	Coordinator I, Wellness Program	11	Coordinator II, Wellness Program	11
Add	-	-	Economic Development Director	19
Add	-	-	Records Management Specialist	07
Add	-	-	Public Information Specialist III	14
Re-grade	First Assistant Public Defender	17	First Assistant Public Defender	19
Re-grade	Assistant Director, Purchasing Department	18	Assistant Director, Purchasing Department	19
Re-grade	Assistant Director, Human Resources	18	Assistant Director, Human Resources	19

D.

AI-73777

DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Civil Litigation (1100)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100):
Approval of the following personnel related actions, effective 01/01/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade	Current Auto Allowance	Proposed Auto Allowance
Create	080-007	TBD	Attorney V	21	$0.00	$0.00
	080-013	TBD			$0.00	$4,000.00
	080-016	TBD			$0.00	$0.00
Increase Supplemental	080-007	0196	Attorney V	21	$0.00	$0.00
	080-013	0001			$2,000.00	$4,000.00
	080-016	0015			$0.00	$0.00

E.

AI-73789

Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval to create four (4) temporary full-time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 03/31/2020, as follows:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	121-005	TBD	Maintenance I	03
Create	121-005	TBD	Maintenance I	03
Create	121-005	TBD	Maintenance I	03
Create	121-005	TBD	Maintenance I	03

F.

AI-73776

Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	124-007	0040	Maintenance II	05
Create	124-007	TBD	Equipment Operator II	08

G.

AI-73765

Justice of the Peace Pct. 4/ Pl. 1 (1100):
1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 27 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	067-001	TBD	Clerk II	03

2. Approval for employee no. 7072 to continue employment in Clerk II slot, effective 01/01/2020.

H.

AI-73764

DBM - Health Benefits ADM (2201):
1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 03/31/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	115-009	TBD	Clerk I	01

2. Approval for employee no. 160555 to continue employment in Clerk I slot, effective 01/01/2020.

I.

AI-73725

Public Defender (1100):
1. Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 234524, Public Defender II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval.

2. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee no. 196673, Director, Public Defender's Office after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval.

J.

AI-73746

Health Department - T.B. Control (1293):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	340-008	0015	TB Data Analyst	12
Create	340-008	0016	TB Epidemiologist	13

H.D. ADM (1293):
2. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	340-005	T004	Clerk I	01

3. Approval for employee no. 44768 to continue employment in Clerk I slot, effective 01/01/2020.

K.

AI-73735

County Treasurer (1100):
Approval fo the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade	Current Supplemental	Proposed Supplemental	Net Change
Decrease Supplemental	150-001	0002	Chief Deputy	19	$561.00	$534.00	($27.00)
Increase Supplemental	150-001	0004	Supervisor III	13	$2,800.00	$3,500.00	$700.00
Increase Supplemental	150-001	0005	Payroll Specialist I	10	$2,500.00	$2,750.00	$250.00
Add Supplemental	150-001	0006	Financial Analyst	13	$0.00	$1,500.00	$1,500.00
Decrease Supplemental	150-001	0007	Cashier III	08	$2,344.00	$1,100.00	($1,244.00)
Increase Supplemental	150-001	0009	Payroll Clerk II	08	$2,345.00	$2,750.00	$405.00
Increase Supplemental	150-001	0010	Payroll Clerk III	09	$2,345.00	$2,750.00	$405.00
Decrease Supplemental	150-001	0011	Cashier II	06	$2,345.00	$1,100.00	($1,245.00)
Decrease Supplemental	150-001	0012	Cashier III	08	$2,344.00	$1,100.00	($1,244.00)
Increase Supplemental	150-001	0015	Executive Assistant II	13	$2,800.00	$3,500.00	$700.00
Total							$200.00

L.

AI-73730

County Judge (1100):
Approval of the following personnel, effective 01/01/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	110-081	0005	Economic Development Director	19

M.

AI-73796

Executive Office (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	125-001	0022	Administrative Assistant II	06
Create	125-001	0024	Public Information Specialist III	14

N.

AI-73745

Approval to appoint Lucille Martinez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of December 30, 2019 through January 3, 2020.

9.

Urban County:

A.

AI-73762

Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Mor-Wil, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,195,327.83. Texas General Land Office 2015 Flood grant funds will be utilized (#18-271-000-A923).

B.

AI-73760

Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $956,981.00. Texas General Land Office 2015 Flood grant funds will be utilized (#18-271-000-A923).

10.

Health & Human Services Department:

A.

Indigent Health Care Program:

1.

AI-73774

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 8 Round 2 DSRIP Payment and DY 8 Monitoring IGT in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund (GF) with a transfer date of 1-03-20 and a settlement date of 01-06-20.

B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the GF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.

C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the GF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.

11.

Adult Probation:

A.

AI-73606

Adult Probation - DWI CRT (1289)
November 2019
Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $994.00 and appropriation of same

12.

Community Service Agency:

A.

AI-73732

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Information Security and Privacy Agreement between Texas Department of Housing Community Affairs and the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency with authority for County Judge Richard Cortez to sign all and any documents.

13.

Head Start Program:

A.

AI-73727

Approval to Enter into the Best and Final Negotiated Contract with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates in the amount of $25,000.00 for Appraisal Services of the Head Start Facilities

14.

Planning Department:

A.

AI-73757

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Pedraza Estates Subdivision- Pct.3 (Rodolfo Pedraza) (Moorefield Road & Lucky “I” Street)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch fronting the subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road and Lucky “I” Street are paved

b. Pueblo De Palmas Phase 24 Subdivision- Pct.4 (J.Gary Frisby) (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road)
No. of Lots: 110 Single Family
Estimated number of streetlights: 21
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 North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Cesar Chavez Road and 5 internal streets to be paved.

2. Preliminary Approval
a. Villarreal Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Francisca R. Villarreal) (Moorefield Road & Lucky “I” Street)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch fronting the subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road and Lucky “I” Street are paved.

b. San Lucio No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (WSW Land Dev., Tillmin Welch) (Dillon Road & Trenton Road)
No. of Lots: 14 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch and discharging into existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and Trenton Road are paved.

c. Sedona Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development) (Sioux Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 135 Single Family
Estimated number of streetlights: 16
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 North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Sioux Road is paved and 5 internals streets to be paved.

3. Final Approval
a. Del Rey Estates Unit 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Canton Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 211 Single Family,23 Commercial
Streetlights: 45
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 Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Canton Road, Alamo Road and 7 internal streets are paved.

b. San Lucio No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch [Buena Tierra Holdings, LLC.]) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single Family
Streetlights: 21
Flood Zone: C
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road and 5 internal streets are paved.

4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Midway Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Cuesta Del Sol Dev., LTD.) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road)
No. of Lots: 44 Single Family
Streetlights: 14
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 have been escrowed.
*Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 101188694-1 in the amount of $72,380.00 for 44 OSSF’s.
Paved: Yes, Mile 10 North Road and 3 internal streets are paved.

15.

Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:

A.

AI-73788

Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 3 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road/Arena Drive Road Project.

16.

Budget & Management:

A.

AI-73782

2020 Budget Process:
1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2).
2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.

B.

AI-73747

1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 24, 2019 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and Budget of the County Auditor for 2020.
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 24, 2019 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2020.
3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers.

C.

AI-73710

Sheriff - Crthse Security (1241):
Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan:

FROM						TO
Action	Dept/Prg	Slot	Position Title	G/S	Budgeted Salary	Proposed Salary	G/S	Effective Date
Lateral Transfer	125-032	0008	Deputy Sheriff	R06S01	$45,914.00	$47,062.00	R06S02	12/05/2019

D.

Budget Appropriations:

1.

AI-73731

Co. Wide Adm. (1100):
Approval of 2019 deobligation of cash match funds from Adult Probation FY 2019 Drug Court & Alternative Incarceration Program grants (fund 1289, prog. 014, & 034) in the amount of $16,534.97 and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (fund 1100, prog. 002).

2.

AI-73769

Pct. 4 ICA UT Health Snap Ed (1100):
Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $200.00 into the Snap Ed Program for program expenditures.

3.

AI-73792

Economic Development (1100):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $200,000.00.

17.

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.

AI-73766

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB procurement packet(i.e., Specification-requirement, legal notice etc.,) as attached hereto for : Hidalgo County- "Tire Disposal Services" RFB 2020-005-01-29-ABV including the re-advertising when/if applicable.

2.

AI-73666

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of qualification,requirements and scope of services as attached hereto for: "Hidalgo County Pool of Professional Services" for the following:

A. Architectural Services RFQ No. 2020-045-01-29-RFV
B. Engineering Services RFQ No. 2020-011-01-29-HGO
C. Eng. Serv. Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing RFQ No. 2020-012-01-29-YSI
D. Construction Management Services RFQ No. 2020-009-01-29-RFV
E. Appraisal Services RFQ No. 2020-013-01-29-MEG
F. Surveying Services RFQ No. 2020-014-01-29-TDL

for selection on an "as needed basis" (through a grading/scoring,ranking, negotiation protocol-as established by CC) per project by Hidalgo County Commissioners's Court, Precincts, all County Departments and/or applicable Programs or Agencies requiring said services effective March 26, 2020 through March 25, 2021.

B.

Pct. 1

1.

AI-73743

Acceptance and approval of agreement with RGV Solar Power Systems, LLC for “Solar Light Project(s) in Precinct 1, commencing with Monte Alto, & Other Unincorporated Townships with a minimum population of 700 residents, Parks & Other Designated County Owned Properties” in the amount of $51,750.00 (awarded by HCCC on 12-19-19 AI #73547) subject to review and approval of legal form of contract, payment and performance bonds prior to execution of agreement.

C.

Pct. 4

1.

AI-73770

Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $15,357.00 under the current on-call agreement with Millennium Engineer Group (C-19-210-09-03) for the provision of Construction Material & Geo-Technical Testing for "Linn San Manuel Veteran's Park".

2.

AI-73736

Action to designate the following recommended employees as committee members for the scoring,grading and evaluation of Procurement Packet for Precinct #4 titled - "Non-Profit Food Distribution Services Provider" - RFP-2019-253-12-18-MEG:

A. Dr. Jennifer Culbertson. Ph.D.
B. Leticia Saenz
C. Alicia Rodriguez

D.

IT Department

1.

AI-73716

Approval of Change Order #5 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] project #2019-027 reflecting an increase/extension of 14 construction days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.-Equipment Arrival] in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document.

18.

Open Forum

19.

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

A.

Real Estate Acquisition

B.

Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.

C.

AI-73771

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Director of Facilities Management

D.

AI-73783

Claim of Yolanda Elizondo

E.

AI-73793

Claim of Fidela Valladares

20.

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)

21.

Open Session:

A.

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

B.

Pending and/or potential litigation

C.

AI-73772

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Director of Facilities Management

D.

AI-73784

Claim of Yolanda Elizondo

E.

AI-73794

Claim of Fidela Valladares

22.

Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

23.

Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

24.

Adjourn