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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
March 24, 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. 74952  
1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster and Emergency Commissioners Court Order(s) for the County of Hidalgo, Texas due to public health emergency of the COVID-19 virus which caused an imminent threat of widespread illness.
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
 
6.   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. 74972   1. Discussion, consideration and possible action on the Group Dismissal of County of Hidalgo employees by the Governing Authority as authorized by sections 7.35 & 7.36 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and sections 8.21 & 8.22 of the Hidalgo County Personnel Manual for the purpose of suspending normal operations of the County or an office/Department of the County because of events beyond the control of the County (i.e., the COVID 19 a.k.a. “Corona Virus” health emergency).

2. Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve continuation of employee salary/hourly pay and benefits, including retirement benefits, during the term of the Group Dismissal on the basis that it serves a legitimate public purpose and affords a clear public benefit received in return for such action. (i.e., the health, safety, morale and welfare of the employees and constituents of the County of Hidalgo during the COVID 19 a.k.a. “Corona Virus” health emergency).

3. Discussion, consideration and action for applicable County Departments to develop necessary procedure to assist in identifying employees who may be eligible and/or qualify for benefits under state and federal laws, including but not limited to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
 
C. 74896   Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval to extend the following temporary full-time positions for 9 weeks beginning 04/01/2020 and ending 05/31/2020:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Extend Temporary Full-Time Position 121-005 T178 Maintenance I 03
Extend Temporary Full-Time Position 121-005 T179 Maintenance I 03
Extend Temporary Full-Time Position 121-005 T180 Maintenance I 03
Extend Temporary Full-Time Position 121-005 T181 Maintenance I 03

2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 121-005 0091 Director, Field Operations I 16
Create 121-005 0182 Director, Field Operations II 18
 
D. 74980   Health Benefits ADM (2201):
1. Approval to extend Temporary Full Time position for 13 weeks beginning 04/01/2020 to 06/30/2020:
Action Dept./Prg Slot Position Title Grade
Extend Temporary Full-Time position 115-009 T014 Clerk I 01
 
E. 74911   Criminal District Attorney - ASU (1281):
1. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-021-0007, Assistant District Attorney III 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 of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/30/2020 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 080-002 0004 Assistant District Attorney V 21
080-015 0003
080-007 0198
Delete 080-002 0033 Assistant District Attorney II 15
080-015 0027
080-007 0114
Delete 080-002 0091 Assistant District Attorney II 15
080-016 0008
080-007 0151
Create 080-002 0178 Assistant District Attorney III 17
080-015 0039
080-007 0228
Create 080-002 0179 Assistant District Attorney III 17
080-016 0027
080-007 0229
Create 080-002 0180 Assistant District Attorney III 17
080-015 0040
080-007 0230
 
F. 74979   Approval to create custodial positions as needed to address issues related to COVID-19
 
7.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 74973   Discussion, consideration and approval to amend the “timely payment” definition of Chapters 7.103 and 8.87 of the Civil Service Commission Rules (Brown Book) and Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual (Blue Book) respectively, to allow up to an additional 30 days after the premium is otherwise due, for the duration of the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration.
 
B. 74937   1. Discussion, consideration and declaration of public purpose for Hidalgo County to pay the online transaction convenience fees to minimize group gatherings in County facilities which could spread viruses and endanger the health and safety of the public and employees and encourage alternative means of making payments during the period in which the County COVID-19 Emergency Declaration is in effect.

2. Discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County to pay the online transaction convenience fees during the period in which the County COVID-19 Emergency Declaration is in effect.

3. Approval to amend contracts with third party vendors authorizing the County to pay for online transaction convenience fees during the period in which the County COVID-19 Emergency Declaration is in effect via monthly billing, with authority for County Judge to sign any required documents.
 
C. 74831   Texas VINE Grant (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for Invoice #INV73360 from Appriss, Inc. in the amount of $7,542.56 in relation to the FY 2020 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 2nd quarter (12-1-2019 to 2-29-2020) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2.Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the FY 2020 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,542.56 (2nd quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents.
 
D. 74915   Approval of medical coverage for the temporary employee listed below as per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS Code Section 4980H - Shared responsibility for employers regarding health insurance.
1. E#160555 effective 3/1/20
 
E.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 74931   SNAP-ED (1100):
Approval of un-appropriation of funds for FY19 SNAP-ED in the amount of $70.56
 
2. 74886   Pct. 1 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance into Pct. 1 Rd. Maint. (Dept 121, Prg 005) in the total amount of $800,000. to fund various operating expenses
 
3. 74910   Pct. 3 Rd. Maint (1200)
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance into the Pct. 3 Rd. Maint (dept. 123, prog. 005) in the amount of $1,110,500.00 to fund various operating expenses.
 
4. 74864   2019 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund-Capital Leases (Various Departments):
A. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund capital lease expenditures.
B. Approval of 2019 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund capital lease expenditures.
C. Approval of 2019 transfers to fund capital lease expenditures.
 
5. 74892   Special Revenue & Internal Service Funds:
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers.
 
8.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 74955   District Attorney's Office:
Requesting approval and payment of claims [more specifically detailed/listed in Exhibit A attached herein] after review and processing by County Auditor's Office for expenses incurred by the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
 
B. 74888   DA - Buffet-McCain Institute
1. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into an agreement between the Buffett-McCain Institute and Hidalgo County Office of the Criminal District Attorney with approval for County Judge to sign the agreement.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for FY20 Buffet-McCain Institute and appropriation of the same.
 
C. 74823   DA-Buffett-McCain Institute/Arizona State University (1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries and fringes for one (1) Assistant District Attorney, one (1) Investigator, one (1) Coordinator and (1) Director (partial) being paid by the Buffett-McCain Institute/Arizona State University Grant.
 
9.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 74895   HIDTA DA Federal Sharing (1252):
Authorization and approval to reduce appropriations in the amount of $11,525.14.
 
B. 74870   HIDTA (1291):
Approval to submit reprogram request to South Texas HIDTA from FY 2018 grant funds and related intradepartmental transfer.
 
10.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 74830   Authorization and Approval of MOU regarding the United States Marshals Service and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff, as user agency official, to sign the MOU.
 
B. 74808   Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Treasury from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $100,000.00.
 
C. 74945   Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $100,000.00.
 
11.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. 74801   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.
 
B. 74917   Authorization and approval to extend Operation Stone Garden 2018 Grant # 3174704 to March 31, 2020.
 
12.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. 74859   Constable Precinct 4 (1220):
Approval of the Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor in the amount of $1,908.79 for the 2020 Peace Officer Allocation - LEOSE funds awarded and received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and appropriation of the same.
 
13.   Constable Pct. #5:
 
A. 74957   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Cynthia Salinas as a Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct. 5, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011
 
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. 74887   1. Approval to purchase real property located within Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg, in accordance with the terms of the Real Estate Sales Contract approved by Commissioners Court with authority for the County Judge and/or Executive Officer to execute the closing documents of such real property acquisition.
2. Authority for County Treasurer to issue payment via wire transfer (as requested by Title company) after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
3. Approval of lease agreement between Hidalgo County and PlainsCapital Bank.
 
C. 74938   Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority Board by Pct. #2 for May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2022 term.
 
D. 74904   Approval to accept settlement check from ACCC Insurance Company in the amount of $431.06 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 3)
 
15.   Urban County:
 
A. 74900   “Subject to compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Engineering Services with CSJ Group. in the amount of $17,650.00 utilizing CDBG FY 31 (2018) Elsa Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1. Pending legal review.
 
B. 74883   Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Foremost Paving, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $317,413.00 utilizing Edcouch Street Improvements, UCP funds from Fiscal Years 30, 31 & 32 (2017, 2018 & 2019). Pending legal review
 
16.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 74968   Requesting approval and acceptance of the Texas Department of State Health Services Options for 90-Day Administrative Relief for Contractors Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus. This applies to existing grant contracts from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
 
B. 74916   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and Weslaco Independent School District. The purpose of the Agreement is for public health readiness and response that can be exercised if necessary as further described in the attached Agreement.
 
C. 74884   Discussion, consideration and approval of Local Government Code Section 262.024 regarding purchasing exemption on Coronavirus related expenditures.
 
D. 74861   Requesting approval to accept the Preventative Health and Health Services grant contract 537-17-0287-00001 Amendment No. 4 and for County Judge to e-sign the same. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the contract termination date from August 31, 2021 to September 30, 2021.
 
E. 74907   Requesting approval to submit to Texas Department of State Health Services a request to realign available funds in the Immunization FY 20 grant budget.
 
17.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 74826   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept donation of $2,000 from Texas Gas Service for support of the Share the Warmth Program.
 
18.   IT Department:
 
A. 74924   Requesting approval and authorization of the following payment applications for the Hidalgo County Annex NOC Renovation as submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders and as reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates:
1. Payment application no four in the amount of $3,288.60.
2. Payment application (Retainage) in the amount of $12,202.50. with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (PO#793539).
 
B. 74835   Authorization and approval to purchase and upgrade wireless devices with service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Department: Employee/ID: Description: Current Service Plan: New Service Plan: Equipment/Cost:
Comm. Pct. 1 David L. Fuentes /219355 Upgrade America's Choice II 400 Share Unl $29.99/mo 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins+MSG Unl + Email&Data Unl @ $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) per month Apple iPhone XR 64GB @ $0
Comm. Pct. 2 Eduardo Cantu /207934 New iPad w/ data service Custom 4G Unl. MB Plan w/MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/mo Apple iPad Pro 11"-64GB @ $799.99
InvisibleShield Glass VisionGuard Screen @ $38.99 SlimGo Case @ $99.99 Pencil @ $129.87
Domestic Relations Office Ida Trejo /238104 New iPhone w/ Service 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins + Msg Unl + Email&Data Unl @ $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) per month iPhone Xs 64GB @ $0
County Judge Office Use New Data Cards 10 @ $ 37.99 each $ 0 Cost for equipment
 
19.   Elections Administration:
 
A. 74873   Discussion, consideration and action; in accordance with Governor Abbott’s Disaster Declaration and his March 18, 2020 Proclamation that allows municipalities, schools and all who hold their general election in May to postpone their upcoming election until November, 2020, and coupled with Judge Richard Cortez’s Declaration of Local Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency, the Hidalgo County Elections Department will not be conducting a May 2, 2020 election for any political subdivision. A political subdivision that decides to hold their election on May 2, 2020 will be responsible for administering the election themselves.
 
20.   WIC:
 
A. 74816   WIC ADMIN - Program: 001 - (1292)
1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2017 amended contract and funding for FY 2020 reallocated funds Mid-Year Amendment in the amount of $11,609,601.00.
2. Accept the decrease in funding in the amount of (280,938.00) for the FY 2020 Mid - Year Amendment.
3. Accept the increase of the Base Participant Rate of $13.59.

WIC - TXIN Internet Funding Program: 022 - (1292)
1. Requesting approval to accept the TXIN Internet in the amount of $39,990.00 for the FY 2020 Mid- Year Amendment.
2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $39,990.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2020 Mid- Year Amendment and appropriation of the same.

WIC - Improving the Participant/ Clinic Experience (IPE) Program: 023 - (1292)
1. Requesting approval to accept the Improving the Participant / Clinic Experience (IPE) in the amount $40,182.00 for the FY 2020 Mid-Year Amendment.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $40,182.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the Improving the Participant / Clinic Experience (IPE) FY 2020 Mid-Year Amendment and appropriation of the same.

WIC -Extra Other Funding Program: 024 - (1292)
1. Requesting approval to accept the Extra Other Funding in the amount of $257,000.00 for the FY 2020 Mid- Year Amendment.
2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount $257,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
 
21.   Auditor's Office:
 
A. 74824   Requesting approval to submit the "Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution County Expenditure Statement - 2020" to the Department of State Health Services, and authorize County Judge to execute the report.
 
B. 74962   1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various TXDOT projects.
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for various TXDOT projects in the total amount of $10,386,272.47.
 
22.   Planning Department:
 
A. 74906   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Las Olas Estates Subdivision- Pct.4 (Antonio Villanueva) (Alberta Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:18
Filling Stations:7
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.

2. Preliminary Approval
a.San Jacinto Estates No. 10 Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 4 West Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:4
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 is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.

b. Highland Manor Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Inv. LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
No. of Lots: 11 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations: 3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 11 North Road.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road is paved and there will be a 1/3 escrow for the future improvement of Mile 5 ½ West Road.

3. Final Approval
a. Tierra Del Sol Acres Phase 1 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Paul A. Daniec) (Mile 6 North Road & El Conejo Road)
No. of Lots: 31 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Streetlights: 7
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage is provided by storm sewer system and detention is provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road and 1 internal street are paved.

4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. J.A. Garcia Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Juan Angel Garcia) (Minnesota Road & Mile 3 Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone:C & A
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Minnesota Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D.
Sewer: Yes, 1 existing OSSF and 1 OSSF has been escrowed.
*Final Approval with cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road is paved.
 
23.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 74977   Requesting approval of the "request for access" submitted by RWE, Renewables Americas, LLC, with authority for the County Judge to sign the request for access document.
 
24.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 74943   Proclamation declaring March as National Nutrition Month.
 
25.  
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. 74841   Requesting to approve an Amendment to the Provider/Network Participation Agreement to our existing agreement with Aetna, and other necessary documents as provided by the vendor.
 
B. 74806  
Acceptance and approval of a rebate check from Staples (awarded contract through TASB-BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program), in the amount of $23,394.54.
 
C.   Hidalgo County
 
1. 74893  
Discussion, consideration and/or action on approval of Amendment to Commercial Electricity Service Agreement between Gexa Energy, LP and Hidalgo County in connection with energy/power with authority for Mr. Valde Guerra, HC Exec. Officer to sign any necessary documents related to the amendment and/or service-related as previously approved by HCCC [ai # 73951 01-14-20] for the term of April 01, 2020, through December 31, 2022 subject to legal final review and approval
 
2. 74929   Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 6 between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR Architecture, Inc., [C-16-141-10-31] to include additional services [described in document] for the lump sum of $265,000.00 for the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project.
 
3. 74953   Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $875,000.00 under the current agreement with Jacobs Project Management Services Co. (C-16-267A-07-25), for the provision of added scope [described in document] for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Project.
 
4. 74970   Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 2 between Hidalgo County and Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. [#C-18-025-11-20] to reflect a reduction from original scope of services and rename project to, "Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 Justice Center."
 
5. 74919  
Requesting action for the selection of an evaluation committee to score and grade RFP responses (6 proposals) received for "Debris Monitoring and Management Services".
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6. 74866  
 
D.   County Judge's Office
 
1. 74245  
Recommendation by Chief Ricardo Saldana, HC/EMC for HCCC to discuss, consider and take action pursuant to current agreement under article 19 and exercise the "thirty (30) day written notice of termination of contract" with McAllen Communications Company #E-19-077-05-07 for the Lease of Tower-McCook with vacating of premises to be prior to the expiration of contract.
 
E.   Pct. 1
 
1. 74490  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) "professional service";
B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of professional surveyor service providers required for On-Call Surveyor Services located within Precinct No. 1.
Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. R. E. Garcia & Associates Gonzalez De La Garza, LLC
Evaluator #1 99 96 95
Evaluator #2 98 96 94
Evaluator #3 96 94 93
TOTAL 97.6 95.3 94.0
Ranking

C. Authority for Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional service agreement for the purpose of On-Call Professional Surveyor Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 with top-ranked firm of _________________________.
 
2. 74921  
Acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion for "Build Back Services" for property located at 1902 Joe Stephens in Weslaco, and as certified by project engineer, Halff Associates Inc.
 
3. 74858  
Requesting approval of an Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Gas Service Company for gas installation of 100 feet of service pipe at the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 - "Generator Project", with authority for the County Judge to execute the agreement.
 
4. 74840  
Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $434,771.26 through C-18-195-07-31 with L & G Engineering for engineering services for 19 parcels including right-of-way map, right-of-way acquisition, and compensable utility management from Mile 14 ½ to SH 107 for Mile 6 Project located in Pct. 1.
 
F.   Constables
 
1. 74783   Constable Pct. #2:
Requesting approval to purchase the following one (1) 2020 Chevy Tahoe PPV 4x2 through our membership/participation with HGAC Buy # VE11-18 (exp 10.31.2020) with Caldwell Country Chevrolet in the amount of $35,043.90 which includes a HGAC fee of 600.00 the through Requisition #410661.
 
G.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 74934  
Requesting authority to advertise the Turnkey Project to Purchase, Replace & Install Boilers at the HCSO with approval of plans and specifications developed/drafted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc, RFB No. 2020-047-04-22-TDL.
 
2. 74935   Requesting authority to advertise the construction of a Bus Barn at the HCSO with the approval of plans and specifications developed/drafted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., RFB No. 2019-267-04-22-ABV.
 
3. 74807  
In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014 requesting approval of qn interlocal cooperation agreement between Hidalgo County and the City of Alton for the mutual benefitw and assistance in connection with surplus law enforcement equipment and accessories.
 
4. 74954   A. Acceptance of name change of sole source vendor, Spillman Technologies Inc. to Motorola Solutions Inc., as a result of sale of assets and thus continuing the sole source status;

B. Requesting authority to process the following requisitions into Purchase Orders [in order to issue payment] to Motorola Solutions Inc: Req. #40942 in the amount of $118,205.81 for renewal of Annual Maintenance/Support for term 03-01-20 to 02-28-21; [through the sole source declaration of 11/13/2012 - AI-35182 including all future purchases of equipment, license, software, maintenance-support and related services].
 
5. 74827   Pursuant to Tx. Local Government Code, Chapter 791, acceptance and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and Jim Hogg County for the housing of County inmates on an as needed basis.
 
6. 74813  
Requesting authority to purchase seven (7) License Plate Reader Systems for the HCSO through our membership/participation with DIR-TSO-4101 through requisition 409676 Motorola in the amount of $137,026.00.
 
H.   Co. Wide
 
1. 74850  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024 (a)(4), a professional service;

B. Acceptance and approval of a one-hundred and twenty (120) day extension of short term contract for County Wide Security Guard Services with OTSO, Inc., dba, Valley Wide Services [current provider] under same rates, terms and conditions including compliance with form 1295.
 
26.   Open Forum
 
27.   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. 74828   Cause #C-0699-20- E Jose F. Nunez and Maria L. Reyna vs Hidalgo County and Victor A. Fortanelli
 
D. 74879   Cause No. CL-17-0367-F; Raul Muniz and Daniel Muniz v. Hidalgo County
 
E. 74975   Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00510; Dora Salia Maldonado et al v. Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., in his Official Capacities as District Attorney of Hidalgo Co
 
F. 74902   Claim of Sulema Martinez
 
G. 74949   Claim of Joel Gutierrez
 
H. 74926   2017 Form 941 IRS Audit Appeal
 
28.  
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)
 
29.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 74829   Cause #C-0699-20- E Jose F. Nunez and Maria L. Reyna vs Hidalgo County and Victor A. Fortanelli
 
D. 74880   Cause No. CL-17-0367-F; Raul Muniz and Daniel Muniz v. Hidalgo County
 
E. 74976   Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00510; Dora Salia Maldonado et al v. Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., in his Official Capacities as District Attorney of Hidalgo Co
 
F. 74903   Claim of Sulema Martinez
 
G. 74950   Claim of Joel Gutierrez
 
H. 74927   2017 Form 941 IRS Audit Appeal
 
30.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
32.   Adjourn
 

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