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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
February 26, 2020
10:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 74573   Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen to broadcast Commissioners Court meetings.
 
6.   District Courts:
 
A. 74429   449th DC:
1. Authorization to submit grant application to Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Program for FY 2021 in relation to the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program.
2. Approval of Resolution in Support of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program and to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
3. Approval of CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
B. 74430   449th DC:
Authorization to submit grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for the FY 2020 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program.
 
C. 74442   449th DC:
1. Authorization to submit grant application to Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Program in relation to the FY 2021 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program.
2. Approval of Resolution in Support of the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program and to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
3. Approval of CEO/Law Enforcement Certification and Assurances Form and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
D. 74533   449th DC:
1. Authorization to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division Criminal Justice Program in relation to the FY 2021 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program.
2. Approval of Resolution in Support of the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Mental Health Court Program and to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
3. Approval of CEO/Law Enforcement Certification and Assurances Form and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 74517   District Attorney - USDJ (1256)
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds in the amount of $110,000.00 to fund new vehicles and related law enforcement vehicle equipment expenditures.
 
B. 74248   District Attorney (1256)
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2019 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Hidalgo County District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign.
 
8.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 74493   HIDTA (1291):
Approval to submit reprogram request to South Texas HIDTA from FY 2018 grant funds in the amount of $2,151.90 and related intradepartmental transfer.
 
9.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 74572   Requesting approval to accept donation of Christian books from the BT Church Young Adults program.
 
B. 74456   Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2019 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, Hidalgo Sheriff) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign.
 
C. 74432   Sheriff's Office - LBSP (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 21 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants. 2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official. 3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY 21 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (Funding period September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021.).
 
10.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. 74433   Presentation and discussion of the 2019 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.1 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
 
B. 74553   Constable Pct. 1 - LBSP FY 2021 (1284)
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2021 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard Cortez, as authorized official, to e-sign application under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY 2021 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents (grant period September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021)
 
C. 74476   Constable Pct. 1: TTBH
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jayson Rivera as Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Constable Pct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
11.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. 74415   Constable Pct. 3:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2019 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
12.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. 74318   Constable Precinct 4: Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the FY 2019 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
13.   Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A. 74423   Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Donna for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services.
 
14.   Executive Office:
 
A.   Presentation for discussion of the following: 
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B. 74558   Introduction of Director of Domestic Relations Office
 
C. 74566   Appointment of Hidalgo County Fire Marshal, Homero Garza
 
D. 74527   Presentation and update by project manager, Jacobs, regarding the New Courthouse Project.
 
E. 74418   Discussion, consideration and action on Adoption of an Order with respect to Republic Services, Inc. Project authorizing the County Judge to execute Certificates approving the Order and Public Hearing
 
F. 74515   Requesting approval of the 2020 service agreement between Hidalgo County and the Boys and Girls Club of Pharr to administer the Hidalgo County Arts Program.
 
G. 74580   Discussion and approval of Letter of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo and Gexa Energy Solutions authorizing a preliminary facility audit with authority for County Judge to sign the same.
 
H. 74272   1. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
2. Presentation of Fines and Fees Report
 
I. 74574   Approval of 2020 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the McAllen Heritage Center
 
J. 74445   Approval to accept settlement check from Gemaire Distributors, LLC in the amount of $832.96 to settle auto damages to County vehicle. (Facilities Management)
 
15.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
 
B. 74230   Purchasing (1100):
1.Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/02/2020 as follows:
Action Dept/ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 160-001 0031 Administrative Assistant III 8
Delete 160-001 0039 Administrative Analyst 7
Create 160-001 0043 Division Manager I, Procurement Support 14
Create 160-001 0044 Surplus Specialist 10







2. Approval of revised position inventory list.
 
C. 74288   Community Service Agency - CSA (3300):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/02/2020:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Salary
Delete 901-033 0042 Foster Grandparent/ Senior
Companion Payroll Specialist		 $28,000.00
Create 901-033 0048 Accountant I $33,349.00
 
D. 74588   District Clerk (1100):
Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee hired under slot no. 090-001-0064, Deputy District Clerk I after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 03/02/2020.
 
E. 74540  
Precinct 4 (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 3/02/2020 as follows:
Action Dept. / Prg. Slot # Current Position
Title		 Current Grade
& Step		 Requested Position
Title		 Requested Grade & Step Supplemental
Amount
Delete 124-005 0012 Clerk III G05/S01 - - -
Reclassification 124-007 0065 Equipment Operator II G08/S02 Equipment Operator III G10/S01 -
Reclassification 124-036 0004 Equipment Operator III G10/S04 Equipment Operator IV G12/S01 -
Reclassification 124-036 0016 Equipment Operator III G10/S05 Equipment Operator IV G12/S02 -
Reclassification 124-036 0017 Equipment Operator III G10/S05 Equipment Operator IV G12/S02 -
Reclassification 124-001 0027 Coordinator I G09/S01 Supervisor II G11/S01 -
Reclassification 124-001 0024 Sanitation Attendant I G03/S05 Equipment Operator I G06/S01 -
Reclassification 124-001 0031 Maintenance I G03/S10 Equipment Operator II G08/S01 -
Delete
Supplemental		 124-001 0015 Maintenance I G03/S04 Maintenance I G03/S04 ($1,500.00)
Add Supplemental 124-001 0017 Maintenance I G03/S04 Maintenance I G03/S04 $1,500.00
Add Supplemental 124-007 0018 Equipment Operator II G08/01 Equipment
Operator II		 G08/01 $1,500.00
 
F. 74413   WIC (1292):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/02/2020:
Action Dept. / Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade & Step Requested Position Title Requested Grade & Step
Reclassification
350-018
0002
Registered Nurse III
 G15/S01
Registered Nurse
Consultant(IBCL) 		G18/S01
350-001 0266
Reclassification 350-017 0008
Peer Counselor III
G05/S01 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant G11/S01
350-001 0267
 
G. 74585   Pct. 2 Administration (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/02/2020:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 122-005 0026 Buyer II 09

2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
 
H. 74358   Tax Office (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/02/2020 as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade & Step Requested Position Title Requested Grade & Step
Reclassification 140-001 0018 Supervisor I G09/S05 Supervisor II G11/S02
Reclassification 140-001 0021 Supervisor I G09/S05 Supervisor II G11/S02
Reclassification 140-001 0025 Bookkeeper II G07/S05 Accounting Clerk II G08/S03
Reclassification 140-001 0039 Bookkeeper I G05/S04 Accounting Clerk II G08/S01
Reclassification 140-001 0170 Bookkeeper I G05/S05 Accounting Clerk II G08/S01
 
16.   Urban County:
 
A. 74499   Authorization for the County Judge to sign the Grant Closeout Certification and Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
 
B. 74462   Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. in the amount of $799,000.00. Precinct No. 2 UCP Funds from Fiscal Years 28, 29, 30 & 31 (2015 - 2018) Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements line item will be utilized.
 
C. 74459   Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services –with Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $47,500.00 utilizing CDBG FY 31 (2018) Palmview Street Improvements Funding, and approval of Work Authorization #1.
 
D. 74501   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 Palmview, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 31 & 32 (2018-2019) Palmview Street Improvement funds (Greenland Subd.)
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Izaguierre Engineering Group, LLC 94.33%
Earth Co, LLC 88%
RO Engineering PLLC 86%

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 31 & 32 (2018 & 2019) Palmview Street Improvements project (Greenland Subd.).
 
E. 74443   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Engineering Firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Elsa, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) Elsa Street Improvement Project funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Entech Civil Engineer 94.67%
CSJ Group 95.67%
International Consulting Group 94.67%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of for the provision of Engineering Service for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) Elsa Street Improvements project.
 
F. 74427   The Urban County Program requests approval of the Emergency Solutions Grant Program Sub-Recipient Agreements with the following Non-Profit Agencies for Program Year 32 (2019) retroactively effective October 1, 2019 to May 31, 2021. (See attached Agreement)
* Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
* Women Together Foundation, Inc.
* The Salvation Army of McAllen-Hidalgo County
 
G. 74448   "Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors & A-One Insulation for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:

(6) Units in the Countywide area in the total contract amount of $412,750.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors

(1) Unit in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Weslaco, (1) unit in the City of San Juan and (1) unit in the City of Mercedes in the total contract amount of $254,750.00 to A-One Insulation.
 
17.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 74565   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and McAllen Independent School District. The purpose of the Agreement is for public health readiness and response that can be exercised if necessary at or in tandem with educational institutions to include drills, table-top exercises and / or full scale exercises.
 
B. 74560   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and South Texas Training Center. The purpose of the Agreement is for public health readiness and response that can be exercised if necessary at or in tandem with educational institutions to include drills, table-top exercises and / or full scale exercises.
 
C. 74581   Requesting approval to submit to Texas Department of State Health Services a request to realign available funds in the CPS/HAZARDS FY 20 grant budget.
 
D. 74500   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and Valley Grande Institute. The purpose of the Agreement is for public health readiness and response that can be exercised if necessary at or in tandem with educational institutions to include drills, table-top exercises and / or full scale exercises.
 
E. 74496   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of San Juan and County of Hidalgo, Texas. The purpose of the agreement is for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to provide inspection and permitting of OSSF disposal systems within City of San Juan jurisdiction as further described within the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement attached herein.
 
18.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 74469   Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualification, Requirements and Scope of Services for the Following:
a. Medical and Dental Providers
b. Mental Health Providers
c. Sign Language Interpreting Providers
 
B. 74470   Discussion/Approval of Poverty Income Guidelines for Eligibility and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment PY2020-2021
 
C. 74471   Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Make an Addendum to the Lease Agreements for the Following Centers:
Head Start Centers Lessor
Edinburg III Galilean Apartments, LP
Mission III Pueblo de Paz Apartments, LP
Mission IV Rio de Vida Apartments, LP
 
D. 74468   Discussion/Approval to Revise the Pharr, San Juan, Alamo (PSJA) Program Calendar
 
19.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 74520   Presentation and discussion regarding 2019 Programatic Outcomes.
 
B. 74519   Discussion, consideration, and action to recommend approval to accept and allocate PY 2020 Direct Deposit EFT from Direct Energy, LP in the amount of $25,000 to Neighbor to Neighbor Fund, for benefit of Hidalgo County Residents for utility assistance.
 
20.   IT Department:
 
A. 74506   DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless devices with service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Qty: Employee/ID: Description: Service Plan: Equipment/Cost:
3 Office Use Child Welfare New cell phone activation 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins+MSG Unl. + Email&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $3.00 (taxes/fees) each per month Apple iPhone XR 64GB @ $0
 
21.   Elections Administration:
 
A. 74495   Discussion on election updates.
 
B. 74559   Discussion, consideration and approval to payout overtime hours to be worked during the election period of Early Vote, Election Day, and Runoff Election for the March 3, 2020, Primary Election, by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and Hidalgo County Constable Office assigned security deputies in accordance with Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules.
 
22.   WIC:
 
A. 74477   WIC : 018-(1292)
Ratification to request to submit the amended FY 20 Contract # HHS000455900001 Lactation Support Center Services Strategic Expansion Program (LSCS-SEP).
 
23.   Planning Department:
 
A. 74512   1. Preliminary Approval
a. AAA Subdivision- Pct.3 (Angel De La Cerda) (F.M. 492 [Doffing Road] & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention and discharging onto Doffing Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, F.M. 492 [Doffing Road] and Coyote Circle are paved.

b. Sunset Valley Phase V Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Sandoval) (Victoria Road & Stites Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Stites Road and Victoria Road are paved. 1 internal street to be paved.

c. Carrizales Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Norberto Salinas) (Western Road & Mile 6 Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single Family
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Flood Zone: X & A. Flood zone “A” will be revised via LOMR-F before final approval.
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by discharging into HCDD#1 Regional Detention Facility.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Western Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.

d. Carmen Avila Subdivision Phase IV- Pct. 4 (Victor Daniec Manager of Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC)
(Carmen Avila Road & Cibolo Road)
No. of Lots: 96 Single Family
Estimated number of streetlights: 27
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Carmen Avila Road and El Cibolo Road are paved. 5 internal streets to be paved.

e. Las Olas Estates Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Antonio Villanueva) (Alberta Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 102 Single Family
Estimated number of streetlights: 18
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by proposed 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, Alberta Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.

f. Hacienda Victoria Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Leandro Rodriguez) (Richardson Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single Family
Estimated number of streetlights: 15
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, Richardson Road is paved and 6 internal streets to be paved.

g. Sunshine Estates No. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard Rupper [Girasol Dev. Group, LLC]) (Jesus Flores Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 109 Single Family
Estimated number of streetlights: 29
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: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Monte Cristo Road and Jesus Flores Road are paved. 7 internal streets to be paved.

h. San Jacinto Estates No. 10 Phase 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza, President of San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC.)
(Mile 10 North Road & Mile 4 West Road)
No. of Lots: 144 Single Family
Estimated number of streetlights: 22
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, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Mile 10 North Road and Mile 4 West Road are paved. 7 internal streets to be paved.

2. Final Approval
a. 6 Western Vegas Subdivision Unit II - Pct. 3 (Garco, LTD. [Richard A. Garza]) (Western Road & Mile 6 North Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into
Mile 6 North Road and Western Road side ditches.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road and Western Road are paved.

b. Bellawoods Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Daniel Moffatt Manager of Graciela Estates, LLC.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 52 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, Benito Ramirez Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.

c. Carmen Avila Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Victor Daniec Manager of Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC.)
(Carmen Avila Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 146 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by 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, Carmen Avila Road is paved and 8 internal streets to be paved.

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VII Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J & DMC Management, LLC. Manager: John J. McClelland)
(Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 38 Single Family
Streetlights: 7
Flood Zone:X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system connecting to an existing HCDD#1 drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
*Final Approval with cash deposit in the amount of $6,200.00 for 2 Firehydrants.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road and Mile 20 North Road are paved. 1 internal street to be paved.
 
24.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 74479   Pct. 1 is requesting approval of an "Easement and Right of Way" dedication to AEP Texas Inc., needed for the new Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Tax Office and with authority for the County Judge to sign the Easement and Right of Way document.
 
25.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 74576   Reappointment of a member to the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) Board by Commissioner Pct. 2 effective 2/1/20.
 
B. 74567   1. Requesting approval to submit a petition for exclusion from Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 boundaries for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project, with authority for the County Judge to execute all pertinent documents related to petition.
2. Requesting approval of payment in the amount of $250.00 to Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 for reasonable legal expenses related to the review of the petition for exclusion.
 
C. 74541   Requesting approval to submit an Application for Discharging Storm Water to Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project in Pharr, Texas with authority for the County Judge to execute the application.
 
26.   Budget & Management:
 
A.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 74579   Pct.4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Pct.4 Drainage Improvement Project in the total amount of $223,018.27 to fund salaries and operations.
 
2. 74534   Domestic Relations Office (1100):
Approval to unreserve from the General Fund Family Protection Fee restricted fund balance and appropriate into the Domestic Relations Office in the amount of $20,000.00 to establish the year 2020 operating budget of the Domestic Relations Office.
 
3. 74444   Pct. 1 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Pct. 1 R&B (Rd. Maint.) in the total amount of $159,227.90 to fund road expenditures.
 
27.  
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. 74353   Requesting approval to award the contract to Lab Services Inc. for Drug & Alcohol testing for Hidalgo County, contract number C-20-001-02-26.
 
2. 74518   Requesting authority to advertise for Hidalgo County-"Tire Disposal Services" RFB procurement packet 2020-091-03-18-ABV" to include re-advertising if applicable.
 
3. 74583   Approval of release of retainage for the following subcontractors and as submitted by contractor, Morganti, Inc. for the, "Construction of the New Courthouse":
A. Cobb Mechanical Contractors
B. Metro Electric, Inc.
C. MSD Building Corp.
D. Hesbrook Monument Company
 
4. 74295  
A. Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for establishment of a "Pool (as listed on the RFQ Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) for engagement through the established statutory and local protocol (i.e. nomination by user grading/scoring, presentation to CC for ranking, authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and /or applicable Programs requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the County's Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services with an effective date of 03-25-20:
Project No. Description No. of Participants - FY2019 No. of Participants - FY2020
1 2020-009 Construction Management Services 21 25
2 2020-011 Engineering Services 36 44
3 2020-012 Eng. Serv. Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing 09 07
4 2020-013 Appraisal Services 04 05
5 2020-014 Surveying Services 12 16
6 2020-045 Architectural Services 19 15
B. Option for the re-advertising of any one of the professional services RFQs herein [utilizing the approved RFQs] in the event that CC wishes to promote more participation and thus expand each pool with expiration to remain the same with any additions.
 
5. 74543   Requesting approval of Amendment No. 5 to Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council in connection with shuttle services (CC-07/31/18 R/AI #65904) provided thru Valley Metro as reviewed as to legal form by legal counsel HC DA/Civil Section.
 
B.  
Executive Office
 
1. 74426  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TxLGC Chapter 262.024 (a)(4), a personal service;

B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and authority to enter into personal services contract [C-2020-088-02-25 Effective 01-01-2020 through 12-31-2020 with an additional 2-1 year terms under same rates, terms and conditions unless otherwise changed by both DD#1 & CC] with Davila & Associates for the provision of translation/interpreting of Hidalgo County DD#1 and Commissioners Court meeting proceedings for those in need of same through electronic devices [min. 50 devices provided by vendor] with further detail provided in background caption herein.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 74606  
Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award to Telepro Communications through TIPS/TAPS Contract #190302 with authority to process purchase orders through the following requisition after verification of pricing is completed:
Requisition No. Amount Description of Services
410893 $399,925.75 Communication/Surveillance System (including installation) for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project Phase I & II
 
2. 74600  
Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award to job order contractor, Herrcon LLC through HC membership with Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded JOC Contract #520-16 with authority to process purchase orders through the following requisition after verification of pricing is completed:
Requisition No. Amount Description of Services
410892 $58,672.85 Restroom Renovation to Install Showers
 
3. 74590   Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $6,530.50) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-20-071-01-28 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Minnesota Road Project.
 
4. 74591   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4) professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” in connection with ON CALL Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No.2 Projects (on an as needed basis);
B2Z ENGINEERING
ICE
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING
 JAVIER HINOJOSA
ENGINEERING
EVALUATOR NO. 1 98 93 95

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________.
 
5. 74582   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4) professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” in connection with ON CALL Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No.2 Projects (on an as needed basis);
QUINTANILLA HEADLEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING ICE
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING
EVALUATOR NO. 1 98 95 93

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________.
 
6. 74584  
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for TEDSI Infrastructure, Contract No. C-12-119-07-31 resulting in additional engineering services with an estimated cost increase of $8,000.00 for services under Work Authorization No. 3 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project (23rd St-Jackson Rd.).
 
7. 74589  
Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $8,376.50) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-20-071-01-28 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project.
 
8. 74578   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services;

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional surveying services for "ON CALL" Precinct No. 2 Projects;
Halff Associates, Inc. Quintanilla, Headley, and Associates, Inc. ROW Surveying Services, LLC
Evaluator No. 1 96 98 95
Ranking

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional surveying services for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis for Precinct No.2 Projects.
 
D.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 74478  
 
E.   District Clerk
 
1. 74503  
Requesting approval to continue the preservation of Deed and Official Records volumes with Kofile Technologies, Inc. [awarded vendor] through HC membership/participation with GSA government contract (GS-35F-275AA) in the amount of $58,475.82 through Requisition# 409807 including authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
F.   Budget & Management
 
1. 74484  
Action approving the restatement of Regular Agenda AI#74297 for meeting of 02-11-20, approval of the final negotiated contract including Amendment between Hidalgo County and Gallagher Benefits, Inc. for the project titled: Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insurance Group Health with authority for County Judge to sign additional documents necessary to a effectuate Agreement due to need for clarification of the CC record and minutes.
 
G.   Auditor's Office
 
1. 74557  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(4), a professional service;

B. Acceptance and approval of a Letter of Engagement between Hidalgo County [Auditor's Office] and Gray CPA Consulting, PC for the provision of consulting services 'on an as needed basis' for CaseWare support services subject to final legal review as to form by HC-DA/Civil Section and compliance with form 1295, with authority for Maria Arcilia Duran, CPA, HC Auditor to sign document.
 
H.   IT Department:
 
1. 74586   Requesting authority to purchase equipment (thru our membership with DIR-TSO-4093) from Insight Public Sector Inc. in the total amount of $66,928.69 to upgrade the network located at the Administrative Building .
 
28.   Open Forum
 
29.   Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   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. 74513   CL-19-0668-E; Isidro Villa Huerta v Hidalgo County Detention Center
 
D. 74561   Cause #C-0556-20-I; Harlin Doty v County
 
E. 74449   Claim of Fernando Garcia
 
F. 74526   Claim of Irma Castillo
 
30.  
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)
 
31.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 74514   CL-19-0668-E; Isidro Villa Huerta v Hidalgo County Detention Center
 
D. 74562   Cause #C-0556-20-I; Harlin Doty v County
 
E. 74450   Claim of Fernando Garcia
 
F. 74528   Claim of Irma Castillo
 
32.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
33.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
34.   Adjourn
 

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