1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 75874 Discussion and approval of the Resolution in support of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. Application to the Texas Water Development Board for flood protection planning and approval for the HCDD1 General Manager to execute any and all control with the LRGVDC. Pending final legal review. B. 75876 Discussion and possible action of the Resolution in support of Willacy County and Willacy County Drainage District No. 1’s Joint Application for Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Funding (FIF) Abridged Application. Pending final legal review. C. 75864 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with George J. Salazar II, d/b/a Appraisal Haus, as it relates to On-Call Real Estate Appraisal Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Projects with effective dates starting on June 18, 2020 until June 17, 2021. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors Agenda Item# 75760, on June 2, 2020. (Subject to Legal Review)(Contract # C-HCDD1-20-032-06-09) D. 75800 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4), a professional service; 2. Possible action to approve a legal services contract on a contingency fee basis with the law firm of The J. Ramirez Law Firm, in relation to Bond Counsel Services (subject to Legal Review). (Contract # C-HCDD1-20-036-06-09). 3. Possible action to approve a Resolution Regarding Approval of Contingency Fee Contract for Legal Services with The J. Ramirez Law Firm pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code §2254.1036(b) and Notice Provided to the Public for the Services of Bond Counsel. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 75877 Requesting approval of Change Order No. 6 reflecting an increase in the amount of $90,795.12, and thirty (30) additional construction calendar days, in connection with Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-002-01-09 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 project, "Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project #31" with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer David Saenz, PE, L & G Engineering. 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 8. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-75832 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. AI-75833 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-75807 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports. C. AI-75806 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. AI-75837 Discussion, consideration, and approval to process the City of Penitas tax year 2018 TIRZ payment, in the amount $113,150.27, respectively pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas. E. AI-75849 Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Alamo 2019-2020 TIRZ payment in the amount of $97,539.59 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Alamo, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. F. AI-75843 Discussion, consideration, and approval to process the City of Alton 2019-2020 TIRZ payment in the amount of $219,372.08 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Alton, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. 3. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-75880 2020 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) B. AI-75836 2020 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) C. AI-75862 2020 - Pct 1 Road Maint R&B (1200) D. AI-75838 2020 - County Judge (1100) E. AI-75844 2020 - IT Department (1100) F. AI-75816 2020 - Purchasing (1100) G. AI-75783 2020 - Probate Court (1243) H. AI-75811 2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) I. AI-75808 2020 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) J. AI-75787 2020 - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (1100) K. AI-75788 2020 - Jail (1100) L. AI-75790 2020 - DA FED SHRG-TREAS (1252) M. AI-75794 2020 - Adult Probation (1100) N. AI-75784 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) 4. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: 5. Planning Department: A. AI-75814 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-75798 District Clerk Fee report for the month of May 2020 $404,298.30 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-75831 Account Number Payer Amount D5790.99.000.0001.05 WOMEN'S HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE $25,505.68 D5790.99.000.0008.01 RENAISSANCE GASTROENTEROLOGY $15,601.09 D5790.99.000.006A.01 DAY SURGERY AT RENAISSANCE $14,787.83 E3200.99.00B.0006.02 NICHO PRODUCE COMPANY INC $10,707.37 P3000.02.004.0001.00 TEXAS INVESTMENTS LLC $5,633.78 R1951.00.000.0004.00 DHR REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC $6,489.37 R1951.00.000.0006.00 DHR REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC $13,943.26 R1951.00.000.014A.00 DHR REAL ESTATE MGMT LLC $18,726.65 R1951.99.000.0001.00 DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE $3,461.70 S2950.99.000.0194.16 SUPERIOR GRANITE & MARBLE BY VIVALDI LLC $4,066.88 S4847.03.000.0015.00 GONZALES RUBEN $6,529.38 T5500.99.000.0000.91 GE CF TRUST $4,046.39 T6740.99.000.0001.02 PARTY CITY $23,025.51 V0514.01.000.0056.00 CLARK MARK & MIRIAM $3,882.85 W2630.99.001.001B.01 CARL'S JR- ALAMO $9,753.39 W3800.00.029.0000.10 SURYA LTD $7,462.81 W3800.99.151.0000.06 FERRELL GAS LP $5,018.03 Y1000.99.000.0001.09 SUPERIOR GRANITE AND MARBLE BY VIVALDI LLC $7,044.26 B. AI-75828 Account Number Payer Amount P2344.00.000.0001.00 CHICK-FIL-A INC $217,166.06 C. AI-75829 Account Number Payer Amount S6435.00.000.002A.00 APKA INVESTMENTS LLC $12,171.60 T3260.00.000.000A.00 BROOK RIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC $42,529.89 T6620.00.000.0001.00 1101 MCALLEN RETAIL PARTNERS LP $7,193.90 D. AI-75782 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT M1950.00.042.0007.00 VIA BUSINESS CENTER $7,081.41 E. AI-75781 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT D2980.99.000.0001.22 DOCTORS AT RENAISSANCE $3,549.95 HUMAN RESOURCE DE D5790.99.000.0001.00 DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE LTD $26,877.44 M4011.07.000.0003.00 AGH GROUP LTD $4,579.03 N0205.00.000.0002.00 NADER FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST $4,972.97 T2100.99.244.0015.07 GE CF TRUST $12,483.01 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-75823 Urban County: Request approval to renew 2020-2021 membership dues in the amount of $2,000.00 to the National Community Development Association for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. (Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). B. AI-75825 Urban County: Request approval to renew 2020-2021 membership dues in the amount of $50.00 to the National Community Development Association, Region VI for Hidalgo County Urban County Program.(Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). C. AI-75820 Sheriff Department: Requesting approval for requisition no. 416140 for 2020 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Chief Steve Hererra in the amount of $30.00 each with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. D. AI-75842 County Auditor: Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Maria Arcilia Duran, County Auditor and Leticia Chavez, Director of Audit Division for the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office, in the total amount of $390.00 (Requisition #416200) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. AI-75866 Jail(1100): Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Division Chief Steve Hererra in the amount of $60.00 each (Req. 416268 ) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. F. AI-75785 Requesting approval to pay the 2020-2021 (PRIA) Property Records Industry Association membership dues in the amount of $395.00 for Hidalgo County Clerk, Arturo Guajardo, Jr., and $50.00 for associate membership dues for Chief Deputy, Annette Muñiz, in the combined amount of $445.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 9. Budget & Management: A. AI-75793 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of May 16-31, 2020 in the amount of $28,250.49 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. AI-75881 Probate Court Contributions Fund (1243): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,616.06 to fund operating expenses. 10. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(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. AI-75859 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice# Amount PO# Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 06/01/20 20228 $ 3,651.14 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 06/01/20 20229 $ 47,597.56 770537 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II (WA#1) 06/01/20 20230 $ 20,766.29 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 06/01/20 20231 $ 1,159.51 792886 Dicker Road Project 06/01/20 20232 $109,151.04 803856 B. AI-75873 Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $1,145,388.68 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017- 11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. C. AI-75847 Approval of Application for Payment No. 15 in the amount of $292,945.47 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. D. AI-75840 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice# Amount PO# Dicker Road Project (WA#2) 05/31/20 11328155 $ 4,029.69 778854 SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#1) 05/31/20 11328171 $30,788.76 750481 SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#2) 05/31/20 11328172 $62,202.83 788634 E. AI-75801 Authority to exercise one (1) year extension C-19-104 as provided in the current contract agreement under the same rates, terms, and conditions with - Master Fiber Inc., for "Removal and Related Services for Shredded and Recyclable Materials." F. AI-75809 Pursuant to HC Exiting Elected Official Policy, if applicable, approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project PO No. Amount 11328162 5-31-2020 Mile 3 WA #6 784305 $ 11,693.73 11328173 5-31-2020 Liberty Rd. WA #3 735526 $ 29,310.00 11328143 5-31-2020 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $ 38,630.83 11328144 5-31-2020 Liberty Rd. WA #4 735736 $ 90,889.50 11328161 5-31-2020 Mile 3 WA #2 720579 $ 45,687.00 11328159 5-31-2020 FM 676 WA #2 806793 $ 179,690.00 11328141 5-31-2020 FM 681 Project 625224 $ 441.51 11328142 5-31-2020 FM 681 Project 625225 $ 288.68 11328158 5-31-2020 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $ 12,000.00 G. AI-75796 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, for projects located in Precinct 4 as listed: Invoice Date P.O. Number Project Invoice# Invoice Amount 05/31/2020 808447 Mile 5 Project WA#2 (Taylor Rd to Ware Rd) 11328152 $ 76,236.69 05/31/2020 785987 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. 11328164 $ 25,650.00 05/31/2020 725312 WA#1 FM1925 (10th St to McColl) 11328166 $ 4,565.16 05/31/2020 785986 WA#2 FM1925 10th St to McColl 11328163 $ 12,100.00 05/31/2020 739761 FM1925 WA#1 Wallace Rd to 10th St. 11328165 $ 1,436.75 H. AI-75861 Acceptance and approval of invoice # 3 in the amount of $26,830.09 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for the Pct. #1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project. I. AI-75860 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10050 in the amount of $2618.97 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. J. AI-75858 PCT. #1: Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328149 in the amount of $6,832.80 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 10 Project (Mile 6-FM1015) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed. K. AI-75857 PCT. #1 (1315): Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328157 in the amount of $17,330.55 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M14 1/2-SH107) -WA#2. L. AI-75856 PCT. #1 (1315): Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328146 in the amount of $11,847.78 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1. M. AI-75855 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount WA#1 785461 05/31/20 11328147 $ 5,345.37 WA#2 793535 05/31/20 11328148 $ 4,000.00 O. AI-75786 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 5/31/20 11328170 $12,577.44 811639
2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-75888 Precinct No. 1 Sunset Operations Facility (1100) Approval of interdepartmental transfer from New Courthouse (program 035) to Precinct No. 1 Sunset Operations Facility (program 237) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for construction of the new operations facility.
N. AI-75791 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Peterbilt 348 Roll Off Truck with accessories in the amount of $156,351.07, through the County's membership/participation with TASB-BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #601-19 [expires 11/30/22] awarded vendor Rush Truck Center.
Open Forum
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-75868 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Martin Rodriguez, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of June 2020 to August 2020. B. AI-75835 Requesting authorization for the County Judge as Chief Executive Officer and Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra as Head of Department to sign the CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). C. AI-75830 Sheriff's Office: 1. Approval to accept K9 "Baku" from K9s4COPS. 2. Approval and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign terms and conditions agreement and any other required documents. D. AI-75777 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (DIR-TSO-3432),presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Unlimited Data no Throttle Cards) for the following: Approval for requisition #415308 for 136 Unlimited Data no Throttle Cards @ $30.00 per device.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-75879 Discussion regarding Celebration of National Women's Veterans Day - June 12th
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-75869 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rene Rosas and Omar Moreno as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Celestino Avila, Jr., Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Auditor's Office: A. AI-75883 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 $514,727.85.
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. AI-75817 WIC ADM (1292): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 06/22/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade Title Change 350- 001 0037 Licensed Vocational Nurse II 11 Registered Nurse I 11 C. AI-75795 Health Department - H.D. ADM (1293): Approval to extend the following temporary full-time position for 26 weeks beginning 07/01/2020 and ending 12/31/2020: Action Dept./ Prg.
Urban County: A. AI-75813 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Longhorn Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $88,059.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 31 (2018) Elsa Street Improvement Funds, B. AI-75812 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 La Villa, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 31 (2018) La Villa Water and Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. 90.33% Terracon Consultants, Inc. 83.33% Millennium Engineers, Group 84.67% 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 (2018) La Villa Water and Sewer Improvements project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-75822 Requesting approval to submit grant application and budget to Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $358,787.00 for COVID-19 Epidemiological and for County Judge to sign related grant application documents.
IT Department: A. AI-75741 Authorization and approval to change wireless service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Qty: Description: Previous Service Plan: New Service Plan: MDN: Emergency Management 6 Change Service Plan Nationwide Unl Mins EMail&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl @ $69.99/ea per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl Mins + MSG Unl + Email&Data Unl @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees each per month See attached Wireless Request Forms
Elections Administration: A. AI-75810 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following changes to the May 5th approved list of the July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election Early Voting polling locations: Approved on May 5th Changed to Alton (Conference Room) Alton City Hall 509 S. Alton Blvd. Alton, TX Alton (Room #1) Alton Recreation Center 349 We. Dawes Ave. Alton, TX La Joya (Municipal Court) La Joya City Hall 701 E. Exp. 83 La Joya, TX La Joya (Gym) La Joya Youth Center 604 Salomon Chapa Dr. La Joya, TX McAllen (Main Entrance) STC Nursing Campus 1101 E. Vermont Ave. McAllen, TX McAllen (Community Room Building B) STC Nursing Center 1901 S. McColl Rd. McAllen, TX Sullivan (Main Building) 500 S. Cenizo Dr. Sullivan City, TX Sullivan (Pavilion) Sullivan City Pavilion 500 S. Cenizo Dr. Sullivan City, TX 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Election updates.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-75865 1. Requesting approval to submit a grant application to the National Park Service for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant. 2. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents. B. AI-75875 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the South Texas Independent School District and the County of Hidalgo for student transportation staging area for the 2020-2021 School Year.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-75834 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and City of Alton, Texas to assist one another in overlaying Inspiration Road between Mile 5 Road and Mile 6 Road North two sections of approximately 500 linear feet and 200 linear feet. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials, and manpower to overlay Inspiration Road. B. AI-75789 TXDOT-Pct 3 Liberty Rd. Project PH II (1315) Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pct 3 Liberty Rd. PH II (Mile 3 to FM 2221) ROW CSJ: 0921-02-364 until the completion of this project. C. AI-75824 Requesting approval to accept counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 43 associated with Veterans Road Blvd. with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Budget & Management: A. AI-75805 Presentation of the January thru March 2020 Health Insurance Report by Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. B. AI-75882 CARES Act Relief Fund (1287): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the following: health expenses for communication and enforcement of public health orders (exhibit A), public health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment (exhibit B), public health expenses for disinfection of public areas and other facilities (exhibit C), public health expenses for public safety measures (exhibit D), expenses to improve telework capabilities for public employees (exhibit E) and other related expenses reasonably necessary to the function of government (exhibit F) in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. 2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer. C. AI-75889 CARES Act Relief Fund (1287): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave, in order to assist with County Payroll Expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
N. AI-75791 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Peterbilt 348 Roll Off Truck with accessories in the amount of $156,351.07, through the County's membership/participation with TASB-BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #601-19 [expires 11/30/22] awarded vendor Rush Truck Center.
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-75885 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory, in order to assist with County functions related to medical and public health measures addressing the expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional services; C. Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated AIA Document B101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect with ERO Architects, in connection with the design and construction of a Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory subject to legal final review as to form. 2. AI-75870 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory, in order to assist with County functions related to medical and public health measures addressing the expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Tx. LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional service; C. Acceptance and approval to execute the final Construction Management Services agreement (C-20-204-06-09) with B2Z Engineering for the construction of the Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory subject to final legal review; as to form D. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $19,176.75) as submitted by B2Z Engineering to provide Programming, Design, Construction Management, and Oversight of the Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory. 3. AI-75887 Approval to rescind action [CC of 6/2/20 R/AI-#75767] of the ranking grid of civil engineering firms including the authority to commence negotiations with the no. 1 ranked firm of SAMES, Inc. for the construction of the Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory. for the Hidalgo County Health Dept. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-75884 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms nomiated & graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services - Construction Material and Geotechnical Testing Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Construction Material and Geotechnical Testing Services"; Evaluator Raba Kistner Fulcrum Consulting Services Terracon Consultants, Inc. E-1 96 94 93 E-2 98 96 97 E-3 98 97 95 Total 292 287 285 Rank C. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Purchasing Dept. to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________, for a professional engineering contract for:"On- Call & As Needed" Construction Material and Geotechnical Testing Services" for Pct. #1. C. Pct. 2 1. AI-75851 Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $875.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) to JRG Access Ability, LLC- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Pct 2 Indoor Sports Complex Renovation Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c). D. Pct. 4 1. AI-75804 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 to revise Exhibit D - Fee Proposal to reflect an increase of $18,614.00 submitted by contracted engineer, B2Z in connection with the Design & Construction of New Mechanical Shop for Precinct 4. E. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-75867 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the [Hidalgo County Health Department Remote Temperature Guard and Required Accessories Purchase], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens. C. Requesting approval to purchase the following Remote Temperature Guards and required accessories through the County's membership/participation with GSA Cooperative awarded vendor, Phonetics, Inc., dba, Sensaphone under Contract # GS- 07F-9463S [Expires: 04/30/21] in the amount of $5,928.20. 2. AI-75871 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the [Hidalgo County Health Department Sanitation Supplies Purchase], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens; C. Requesting approval to purchase from Best Medical Supply the Personal Protection [Sanitizer items] Supplies attached herein, in an estimated amount of $301,378.00. 3. AI-75753 A) Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the purchase of a Disinfectant System, Refrigerators, Freezer and Decontamination Supplies in order to assist with County medical expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B) Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens; C) Requesting authority to purchase the following equipment/supplies with a cost of $449,518.72 from awarded coop vendors Aerodave [HGAC] & Grainger [TXMAS] through the County's membership/participation with said cooperative purchasing programs: Cooperative Contract Number Description Quantity HGAC EP11-17 Disinfectant Large Machines 10 HGAC EP11-17 Disinfectant Smaller Machines 10 HGAC EP11-17 Decontamination Supplies for Disinfectant Machines Various TXMAS 18-51V06 Vaccine and Specimen Refrigerators 5 TXMAS 18-51V06 Upright Freezer 1 F. IT Department: 1. AI-75839 A. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2)(3) as it is necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county; and.unforeseen damage to public property. B. Requesting authorization to enter into a short term Dedicated Internet Access or Data Transport Service Agreement with SmartCom Telephone for internet services for the Hidalgo County IT Department for a short term [effective upon action and through 12-31-20] in the amount of $3,171.00, subject to final legal review as to form;. C. Ratification of Purchase Order No. 817221 issued on June 4, 2020 for $3,171.00 [processed due to urgent and necessary circumstances]; G. Co. Wide 1. AI-75723 Presentation of qualified responsible vendor, UTW Collection Services, submitting the best bid meeting all specifications and/or requirements for: "Tire disposal Services .-Hidalgo County-Bid No.: 2020-091-03-18-ABV.
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-75848 Discussion and consideration and action to amend the current Hidalgo County Mass Gathering Rules and Regulations authorized under Chapter 751 of Texas Health and Safety Code (the Texas Mass Gathering Act) to limit mass gatherings to 500 persons , and require appropriate county permits and adherence to all county regulations and requirements, during any declared emergency or disaster including the declared public health emergency period related to COVID-19, in accordance with Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-26, unless superseded by proclamation or future executive order by the Governor.
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) 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 attorneyclient priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-75819 Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation D. AI-75802 Cause #C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes & Jorge Lopez v County of Hidalgo & City of McAllen E. AI-75852 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez, Jr.
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-75818 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency D. AI-75803 Cause #C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes & Jorge Lopez v County of Hidalgo & City of McAllen E. AI-75854 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez, Jr.
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)
20. AI-75872 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: a. County response to disaster/health emergency: 1. CARES Act Funds 2. Approval of CARES Act inter-local agreement with sub-recipient municipalities b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions 26. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 75874 Discussion and approval of the Resolution in support of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. Application to the Texas Water Development Board for flood protection planning and approval for the HCDD1 General Manager to execute any and all control with the LRGVDC. Pending final legal review. B. 75876 Discussion and possible action of the Resolution in support of Willacy County and Willacy County Drainage District No. 1’s Joint Application for Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Funding (FIF) Abridged Application. Pending final legal review. C. 75864 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with George J. Salazar II, d/b/a Appraisal Haus, as it relates to On-Call Real Estate Appraisal Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Projects with effective dates starting on June 18, 2020 until June 17, 2021. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors Agenda Item# 75760, on June 2, 2020. (Subject to Legal Review)(Contract # C-HCDD1-20-032-06-09) D. 75800 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4), a professional service; 2. Possible action to approve a legal services contract on a contingency fee basis with the law firm of The J. Ramirez Law Firm, in relation to Bond Counsel Services (subject to Legal Review). (Contract # C-HCDD1-20-036-06-09). 3. Possible action to approve a Resolution Regarding Approval of Contingency Fee Contract for Legal Services with The J. Ramirez Law Firm pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code §2254.1036(b) and Notice Provided to the Public for the Services of Bond Counsel. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 75877 Requesting approval of Change Order No. 6 reflecting an increase in the amount of $90,795.12, and thirty (30) additional construction calendar days, in connection with Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-002-01-09 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 project, "Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project #31" with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer David Saenz, PE, L & G Engineering. 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 8. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-75832 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. AI-75833 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-75807 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports. C. AI-75806 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. AI-75837 Discussion, consideration, and approval to process the City of Penitas tax year 2018 TIRZ payment, in the amount $113,150.27, respectively pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas. E. AI-75849 Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Alamo 2019-2020 TIRZ payment in the amount of $97,539.59 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Alamo, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. F. AI-75843 Discussion, consideration, and approval to process the City of Alton 2019-2020 TIRZ payment in the amount of $219,372.08 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Alton, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. 3. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-75880 2020 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) B. AI-75836 2020 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) C. AI-75862 2020 - Pct 1 Road Maint R&B (1200) D. AI-75838 2020 - County Judge (1100) E. AI-75844 2020 - IT Department (1100) F. AI-75816 2020 - Purchasing (1100) G. AI-75783 2020 - Probate Court (1243) H. AI-75811 2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) I. AI-75808 2020 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) J. AI-75787 2020 - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (1100) K. AI-75788 2020 - Jail (1100) L. AI-75790 2020 - DA FED SHRG-TREAS (1252) M. AI-75794 2020 - Adult Probation (1100) N. AI-75784 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) 4. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: 5. Planning Department: A. AI-75814 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-75798 District Clerk Fee report for the month of May 2020 $404,298.30 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-75831 Account Number Payer Amount D5790.99.000.0001.05 WOMEN'S HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE $25,505.68 D5790.99.000.0008.01 RENAISSANCE GASTROENTEROLOGY $15,601.09 D5790.99.000.006A.01 DAY SURGERY AT RENAISSANCE $14,787.83 E3200.99.00B.0006.02 NICHO PRODUCE COMPANY INC $10,707.37 P3000.02.004.0001.00 TEXAS INVESTMENTS LLC $5,633.78 R1951.00.000.0004.00 DHR REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC $6,489.37 R1951.00.000.0006.00 DHR REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC $13,943.26 R1951.00.000.014A.00 DHR REAL ESTATE MGMT LLC $18,726.65 R1951.99.000.0001.00 DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE $3,461.70 S2950.99.000.0194.16 SUPERIOR GRANITE & MARBLE BY VIVALDI LLC $4,066.88 S4847.03.000.0015.00 GONZALES RUBEN $6,529.38 T5500.99.000.0000.91 GE CF TRUST $4,046.39 T6740.99.000.0001.02 PARTY CITY $23,025.51 V0514.01.000.0056.00 CLARK MARK & MIRIAM $3,882.85 W2630.99.001.001B.01 CARL'S JR- ALAMO $9,753.39 W3800.00.029.0000.10 SURYA LTD $7,462.81 W3800.99.151.0000.06 FERRELL GAS LP $5,018.03 Y1000.99.000.0001.09 SUPERIOR GRANITE AND MARBLE BY VIVALDI LLC $7,044.26 B. AI-75828 Account Number Payer Amount P2344.00.000.0001.00 CHICK-FIL-A INC $217,166.06 C. AI-75829 Account Number Payer Amount S6435.00.000.002A.00 APKA INVESTMENTS LLC $12,171.60 T3260.00.000.000A.00 BROOK RIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC $42,529.89 T6620.00.000.0001.00 1101 MCALLEN RETAIL PARTNERS LP $7,193.90 D. AI-75782 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT M1950.00.042.0007.00 VIA BUSINESS CENTER $7,081.41 E. AI-75781 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT D2980.99.000.0001.22 DOCTORS AT RENAISSANCE $3,549.95 HUMAN RESOURCE DE D5790.99.000.0001.00 DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE LTD $26,877.44 M4011.07.000.0003.00 AGH GROUP LTD $4,579.03 N0205.00.000.0002.00 NADER FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST $4,972.97 T2100.99.244.0015.07 GE CF TRUST $12,483.01 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-75823 Urban County: Request approval to renew 2020-2021 membership dues in the amount of $2,000.00 to the National Community Development Association for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. (Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). B. AI-75825 Urban County: Request approval to renew 2020-2021 membership dues in the amount of $50.00 to the National Community Development Association, Region VI for Hidalgo County Urban County Program.(Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). C. AI-75820 Sheriff Department: Requesting approval for requisition no. 416140 for 2020 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Chief Steve Hererra in the amount of $30.00 each with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. D. AI-75842 County Auditor: Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Maria Arcilia Duran, County Auditor and Leticia Chavez, Director of Audit Division for the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office, in the total amount of $390.00 (Requisition #416200) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. AI-75866 Jail(1100): Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Division Chief Steve Hererra in the amount of $60.00 each (Req. 416268 ) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. F. AI-75785 Requesting approval to pay the 2020-2021 (PRIA) Property Records Industry Association membership dues in the amount of $395.00 for Hidalgo County Clerk, Arturo Guajardo, Jr., and $50.00 for associate membership dues for Chief Deputy, Annette Muñiz, in the combined amount of $445.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 9. Budget & Management: A. AI-75793 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of May 16-31, 2020 in the amount of $28,250.49 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. AI-75881 Probate Court Contributions Fund (1243): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,616.06 to fund operating expenses. 10. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(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. AI-75859 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice# Amount PO# Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 06/01/20 20228 $ 3,651.14 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 06/01/20 20229 $ 47,597.56 770537 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II (WA#1) 06/01/20 20230 $ 20,766.29 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 06/01/20 20231 $ 1,159.51 792886 Dicker Road Project 06/01/20 20232 $109,151.04 803856 B. AI-75873 Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $1,145,388.68 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017- 11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. C. AI-75847 Approval of Application for Payment No. 15 in the amount of $292,945.47 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. D. AI-75840 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice# Amount PO# Dicker Road Project (WA#2) 05/31/20 11328155 $ 4,029.69 778854 SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#1) 05/31/20 11328171 $30,788.76 750481 SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#2) 05/31/20 11328172 $62,202.83 788634 E. AI-75801 Authority to exercise one (1) year extension C-19-104 as provided in the current contract agreement under the same rates, terms, and conditions with - Master Fiber Inc., for "Removal and Related Services for Shredded and Recyclable Materials." F. AI-75809 Pursuant to HC Exiting Elected Official Policy, if applicable, approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project PO No. Amount 11328162 5-31-2020 Mile 3 WA #6 784305 $ 11,693.73 11328173 5-31-2020 Liberty Rd. WA #3 735526 $ 29,310.00 11328143 5-31-2020 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $ 38,630.83 11328144 5-31-2020 Liberty Rd. WA #4 735736 $ 90,889.50 11328161 5-31-2020 Mile 3 WA #2 720579 $ 45,687.00 11328159 5-31-2020 FM 676 WA #2 806793 $ 179,690.00 11328141 5-31-2020 FM 681 Project 625224 $ 441.51 11328142 5-31-2020 FM 681 Project 625225 $ 288.68 11328158 5-31-2020 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $ 12,000.00 G. AI-75796 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, for projects located in Precinct 4 as listed: Invoice Date P.O. Number Project Invoice# Invoice Amount 05/31/2020 808447 Mile 5 Project WA#2 (Taylor Rd to Ware Rd) 11328152 $ 76,236.69 05/31/2020 785987 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. 11328164 $ 25,650.00 05/31/2020 725312 WA#1 FM1925 (10th St to McColl) 11328166 $ 4,565.16 05/31/2020 785986 WA#2 FM1925 10th St to McColl 11328163 $ 12,100.00 05/31/2020 739761 FM1925 WA#1 Wallace Rd to 10th St. 11328165 $ 1,436.75 H. AI-75861 Acceptance and approval of invoice # 3 in the amount of $26,830.09 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for the Pct. #1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project. I. AI-75860 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10050 in the amount of $2618.97 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. J. AI-75858 PCT. #1: Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328149 in the amount of $6,832.80 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 10 Project (Mile 6-FM1015) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed. K. AI-75857 PCT. #1 (1315): Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328157 in the amount of $17,330.55 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M14 1/2-SH107) -WA#2. L. AI-75856 PCT. #1 (1315): Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328146 in the amount of $11,847.78 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1. M. AI-75855 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount WA#1 785461 05/31/20 11328147 $ 5,345.37 WA#2 793535 05/31/20 11328148 $ 4,000.00 O. AI-75786 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 5/31/20 11328170 $12,577.44 811639
2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-75888 Precinct No. 1 Sunset Operations Facility (1100) Approval of interdepartmental transfer from New Courthouse (program 035) to Precinct No. 1 Sunset Operations Facility (program 237) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for construction of the new operations facility.
N. AI-75791 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Peterbilt 348 Roll Off Truck with accessories in the amount of $156,351.07, through the County's membership/participation with TASB-BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #601-19 [expires 11/30/22] awarded vendor Rush Truck Center.
Open Forum
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-75868 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Martin Rodriguez, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of June 2020 to August 2020. B. AI-75835 Requesting authorization for the County Judge as Chief Executive Officer and Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra as Head of Department to sign the CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). C. AI-75830 Sheriff's Office: 1. Approval to accept K9 "Baku" from K9s4COPS. 2. Approval and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign terms and conditions agreement and any other required documents. D. AI-75777 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (DIR-TSO-3432),presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Unlimited Data no Throttle Cards) for the following: Approval for requisition #415308 for 136 Unlimited Data no Throttle Cards @ $30.00 per device.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-75879 Discussion regarding Celebration of National Women's Veterans Day - June 12th
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-75869 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rene Rosas and Omar Moreno as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Celestino Avila, Jr., Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Auditor's Office: A. AI-75883 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 $514,727.85.
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. AI-75817 WIC ADM (1292): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 06/22/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade Title Change 350- 001 0037 Licensed Vocational Nurse II 11 Registered Nurse I 11 C. AI-75795 Health Department - H.D. ADM (1293): Approval to extend the following temporary full-time position for 26 weeks beginning 07/01/2020 and ending 12/31/2020: Action Dept./ Prg.
Urban County: A. AI-75813 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Longhorn Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $88,059.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 31 (2018) Elsa Street Improvement Funds, B. AI-75812 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 La Villa, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 31 (2018) La Villa Water and Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. 90.33% Terracon Consultants, Inc. 83.33% Millennium Engineers, Group 84.67% 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 (2018) La Villa Water and Sewer Improvements project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-75822 Requesting approval to submit grant application and budget to Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $358,787.00 for COVID-19 Epidemiological and for County Judge to sign related grant application documents.
IT Department: A. AI-75741 Authorization and approval to change wireless service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Qty: Description: Previous Service Plan: New Service Plan: MDN: Emergency Management 6 Change Service Plan Nationwide Unl Mins EMail&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl @ $69.99/ea per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl Mins + MSG Unl + Email&Data Unl @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees each per month See attached Wireless Request Forms
Elections Administration: A. AI-75810 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following changes to the May 5th approved list of the July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election Early Voting polling locations: Approved on May 5th Changed to Alton (Conference Room) Alton City Hall 509 S. Alton Blvd. Alton, TX Alton (Room #1) Alton Recreation Center 349 We. Dawes Ave. Alton, TX La Joya (Municipal Court) La Joya City Hall 701 E. Exp. 83 La Joya, TX La Joya (Gym) La Joya Youth Center 604 Salomon Chapa Dr. La Joya, TX McAllen (Main Entrance) STC Nursing Campus 1101 E. Vermont Ave. McAllen, TX McAllen (Community Room Building B) STC Nursing Center 1901 S. McColl Rd. McAllen, TX Sullivan (Main Building) 500 S. Cenizo Dr. Sullivan City, TX Sullivan (Pavilion) Sullivan City Pavilion 500 S. Cenizo Dr. Sullivan City, TX 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Election updates.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-75865 1. Requesting approval to submit a grant application to the National Park Service for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant. 2. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents. B. AI-75875 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the South Texas Independent School District and the County of Hidalgo for student transportation staging area for the 2020-2021 School Year.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-75834 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and City of Alton, Texas to assist one another in overlaying Inspiration Road between Mile 5 Road and Mile 6 Road North two sections of approximately 500 linear feet and 200 linear feet. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials, and manpower to overlay Inspiration Road. B. AI-75789 TXDOT-Pct 3 Liberty Rd. Project PH II (1315) Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pct 3 Liberty Rd. PH II (Mile 3 to FM 2221) ROW CSJ: 0921-02-364 until the completion of this project. C. AI-75824 Requesting approval to accept counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 43 associated with Veterans Road Blvd. with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Budget & Management: A. AI-75805 Presentation of the January thru March 2020 Health Insurance Report by Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. B. AI-75882 CARES Act Relief Fund (1287): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the following: health expenses for communication and enforcement of public health orders (exhibit A), public health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment (exhibit B), public health expenses for disinfection of public areas and other facilities (exhibit C), public health expenses for public safety measures (exhibit D), expenses to improve telework capabilities for public employees (exhibit E) and other related expenses reasonably necessary to the function of government (exhibit F) in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. 2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer. C. AI-75889 CARES Act Relief Fund (1287): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave, in order to assist with County Payroll Expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
N. AI-75791 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Peterbilt 348 Roll Off Truck with accessories in the amount of $156,351.07, through the County's membership/participation with TASB-BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #601-19 [expires 11/30/22] awarded vendor Rush Truck Center.
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-75885 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory, in order to assist with County functions related to medical and public health measures addressing the expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional services; C. Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated AIA Document B101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect with ERO Architects, in connection with the design and construction of a Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory subject to legal final review as to form. 2. AI-75870 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory, in order to assist with County functions related to medical and public health measures addressing the expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Tx. LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional service; C. Acceptance and approval to execute the final Construction Management Services agreement (C-20-204-06-09) with B2Z Engineering for the construction of the Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory subject to final legal review; as to form D. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $19,176.75) as submitted by B2Z Engineering to provide Programming, Design, Construction Management, and Oversight of the Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory. 3. AI-75887 Approval to rescind action [CC of 6/2/20 R/AI-#75767] of the ranking grid of civil engineering firms including the authority to commence negotiations with the no. 1 ranked firm of SAMES, Inc. for the construction of the Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory. for the Hidalgo County Health Dept. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-75884 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms nomiated & graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services - Construction Material and Geotechnical Testing Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Construction Material and Geotechnical Testing Services"; Evaluator Raba Kistner Fulcrum Consulting Services Terracon Consultants, Inc. E-1 96 94 93 E-2 98 96 97 E-3 98 97 95 Total 292 287 285 Rank C. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Purchasing Dept. to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________, for a professional engineering contract for:"On- Call & As Needed" Construction Material and Geotechnical Testing Services" for Pct. #1. C. Pct. 2 1. AI-75851 Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $875.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) to JRG Access Ability, LLC- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Pct 2 Indoor Sports Complex Renovation Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c). D. Pct. 4 1. AI-75804 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 to revise Exhibit D - Fee Proposal to reflect an increase of $18,614.00 submitted by contracted engineer, B2Z in connection with the Design & Construction of New Mechanical Shop for Precinct 4. E. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-75867 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the [Hidalgo County Health Department Remote Temperature Guard and Required Accessories Purchase], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens. C. Requesting approval to purchase the following Remote Temperature Guards and required accessories through the County's membership/participation with GSA Cooperative awarded vendor, Phonetics, Inc., dba, Sensaphone under Contract # GS- 07F-9463S [Expires: 04/30/21] in the amount of $5,928.20. 2. AI-75871 A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the [Hidalgo County Health Department Sanitation Supplies Purchase], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens; C. Requesting approval to purchase from Best Medical Supply the Personal Protection [Sanitizer items] Supplies attached herein, in an estimated amount of $301,378.00. 3. AI-75753 A) Discussion, consideration, and action to approve as necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the purchase of a Disinfectant System, Refrigerators, Freezer and Decontamination Supplies in order to assist with County medical expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use. B) Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens; C) Requesting authority to purchase the following equipment/supplies with a cost of $449,518.72 from awarded coop vendors Aerodave [HGAC] & Grainger [TXMAS] through the County's membership/participation with said cooperative purchasing programs: Cooperative Contract Number Description Quantity HGAC EP11-17 Disinfectant Large Machines 10 HGAC EP11-17 Disinfectant Smaller Machines 10 HGAC EP11-17 Decontamination Supplies for Disinfectant Machines Various TXMAS 18-51V06 Vaccine and Specimen Refrigerators 5 TXMAS 18-51V06 Upright Freezer 1 F. IT Department: 1. AI-75839 A. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2)(3) as it is necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county; and.unforeseen damage to public property. B. Requesting authorization to enter into a short term Dedicated Internet Access or Data Transport Service Agreement with SmartCom Telephone for internet services for the Hidalgo County IT Department for a short term [effective upon action and through 12-31-20] in the amount of $3,171.00, subject to final legal review as to form;. C. Ratification of Purchase Order No. 817221 issued on June 4, 2020 for $3,171.00 [processed due to urgent and necessary circumstances]; G. Co. Wide 1. AI-75723 Presentation of qualified responsible vendor, UTW Collection Services, submitting the best bid meeting all specifications and/or requirements for: "Tire disposal Services .-Hidalgo County-Bid No.: 2020-091-03-18-ABV.
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-75848 Discussion and consideration and action to amend the current Hidalgo County Mass Gathering Rules and Regulations authorized under Chapter 751 of Texas Health and Safety Code (the Texas Mass Gathering Act) to limit mass gatherings to 500 persons , and require appropriate county permits and adherence to all county regulations and requirements, during any declared emergency or disaster including the declared public health emergency period related to COVID-19, in accordance with Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-26, unless superseded by proclamation or future executive order by the Governor.
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) 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 attorneyclient priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-75819 Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation D. AI-75802 Cause #C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes & Jorge Lopez v County of Hidalgo & City of McAllen E. AI-75852 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez, Jr.
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-75818 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency D. AI-75803 Cause #C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes & Jorge Lopez v County of Hidalgo & City of McAllen E. AI-75854 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez, Jr.
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)
20. AI-75872 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: a. County response to disaster/health emergency: 1. CARES Act Funds 2. Approval of CARES Act inter-local agreement with sub-recipient municipalities b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions 26. Adjourn