1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 75985 1.) Discussion and approval to withdraw the submittal of the General Re-evaluation Report and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Raymondville Drain Project so as to address the issues which have been identified by the United States Army Corp of Engineers. 2.)Pursuant to the Boards approval to withdraw General Reevaluation Report and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, requesting approval for HCDD1 General Manager to execute and submit a withdraw letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Project. (Pending final legal review) B. 75821 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Sand and Bedding Material", RFB No. HCDD1-20-033-07-08, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 75815 Discussion, presentation and approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 2018 Bond Program Dashboard. 7. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 75987 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26 as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Ph I Seg 4 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 8. 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) D. 75993 Claim made by Michael Blanchard dba The Blanchard Law Firm PLLC 9. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 76002 Possible action on claim made by Michael Blanchard dba The Blanchard Law Firm PLLC 10. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 76006 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. 76007 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 75977 2020 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) B. 75974 2020 - PCT 1 PARKS (1100) C. 75961 2020 - PCT 1 R&B (1200) D. 75972 2020 - Tax Office (1100) E. 75964 2020 - County Judge-Census Division (1100) F. 75967 2020 - CRIM DA/ AUTOPSIES (1100) G. 75969 2020 - DA FED SHRG DOJ (1256) H. 75953 2020 - D.A. State Supplement (1281) I. 75962 2020 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200) J. 75946 2020 - Pct 2 Administration (1200) K. 75914 2020 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) L. 75955 2020 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100) M. 75928 2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) N. 75930 2020 - Pct.4 CRC-Endowment (1100) O. 75915 2020 - Planning Dept. (1100) P. 75938 2020 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228) Q. 75942 2020 - Human Resources (1100) R. 75924 2020 - Elections (1283) S. 75911 2020 - Election (1100) T. 75927 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293) U. 75957 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293) V. 75908 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293) W. 75984 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHEP (1293) 4. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 75996 CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Prj (1350): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM1426-FM907) to CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Project in the amount of $25,000.00 to fund project expenditures. B. 75968 Elections Dept HAVA Cares Act Transfers In-General Fund (1283): Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (fund 1283, progm. 026) in the amount of $117,310.87 to fund county's cash match portion in relation to the FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act grant for the Elections Dept. 5. Planning Department: A. 75933 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) B. 75943 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (Bentsen Palm Drive & 5 Mile Line) *Reimbursement request: $9,000.00 for (6) OSSF’S 6. County Treasurer: A. 75956 Hidalgo County 2020 1st Quarter Investment Report 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 75910 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2020 May 8. Tax Refunds: A. 75917 Account Number Payer Amount C5900.00.000.0006.00 ORANGE PLAZA MEDICAL LTD $7,497.85 E3300.99.000.0000.CJ KOMATSU AMERICA CORP $7,559.92 J2355.00.000.0029.00 EON INDUSTRIES LLC $3,004.59 L1300.00.000.0103.03 LA FE GROUP FAMILY LIMITD PARTNERSHIP $6,635.36 M3248.04.000.0004.00 GUTIERREZ MIGUEL A & DIANA E LTD $2,713.43 O2360.00.000.0001.00 OLD FORT $5,380.63 R3000.00.013.0001.00 CANTU ALONZO TRUSTEE OF THE GAC 2001 GR $4,652.00 T2100.00.278.0010.00 GAC 2004 GRAT NO 1 & YRC 2004 GRAT NO 1 $4,081.20 B. 75920 Account Number Payer Amount B3810.00.000.0133.00 LOANCARE SERVICING CENTER $2,989.23 C. 75916 Account Number Payer Amount A2200.00.000.0005.00 HARIOM MAA LLC $15,717.84 C7883.01.000.0002.00 DAYTON HUDSON CORP $15,356.69 T3260.00.000.000B.00 BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP $26,647.40 T3260.00.000.000B.00 BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP $21,492.80 T3260.00.000.000B.00 BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP $13,268.33 D. 75892 Account Number Payer Amount J2007.00.000.0007.00 CFT DEVELOPMENT LLC $3,596.94 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 75963 464th DC: Requesting approval to pay 2020 Hidalgo County Bar Association Membership Dues in the total amount of $75.00 (Requisition #416614) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 10. Adult Probation: A. 75845 Adult Probation - DWI Court (1289) Approval of certification of revenues by the Co. Auditor for the DWI Grant program income and appropriation of same as follows: Month Amount April $1,487.00 May $2,742.00 11. Budget & Management: B. Interfund transfers: 1. 75989 TXDOT-Pct. 1 Nittler Rd (1315): Approval of 2020 interfund transfer form Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance, program 005 (1200) to TXDO-Pct. 1 Nittler Rd (1.25 W of FM88), in the amount of $9,100.00 to fund project expenditures. 12. 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. 75999 Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 in connection with Contract No. C-17-324-07-17 and GMP Amendment No. 2 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, and subject to compliance with HB1295 when/if applicable. B. 75998 Acceptance and approval of the following invoice submitted by project engineer Halff Associates for work done within Precinct No. 4. P.O. Project Invoice Amount Invoice No. Invoice Date 814687 Pct.4 Flood Master Plan $16,614.50 10037675 05/19/2020 C. 75966 Census Division - Approval of Restatement of Public Purpose Declaration [HCCC-AI# 74752-3/10/2020] to add additional items for the acquisition of promotional item, including, but not limited to, stickers, labels, banners, recognition/award belt (trophy), cups, koozies, bags (plastic, nylon, cotton, etc.), and hand fans. D. 75971 Action to "Ratify" the fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection to Contract #C-18-171-02-26 and GMP Amendment No.1 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct. #1 Tax Office Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC. E. 75954 Constable Precinct 4: 1. Pursuant to Tx.L.G.C, Chapter 263.151(1) action to declare as "salvage property" departmental ballistic vests, uniforms, gear and/or equipment [items are obsolete/worn and/or fail to function and operate for the intended use] and most contain identifying constable logo in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse; 2. Approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. F. 75960 Pct. #4 - Approval of Restatement of Public Purpose Declaration [C-AI# 75559/CC 05/19/20] to add additional items including, but not limited to adapter charging cables along with previous listed items Exhibit A attached. G. 75894 Approval of payment of Invoice #20227 in the amount of $11,181.63 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Project. H. 75850 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract, etc) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Construction/ Building Materials & Related Supplies" [County-Wide] including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary. I. 75926 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract, etc) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary subject to legal review as to form of draft agreement. J. 75912 Authority to Advertise and approval of Procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Hot Mix - Cold Laid" - RFB 2020-219-00-00-TDL including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary. K. 75899 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the final one year renewal/extension term under contract # C-18-050B-07-31 for "Lease/Rental of Vehicles" for Hidalgo County with Enterprise Holdings, LLC (under same rates, terms and conditions) effective August 01,2020 to July 31,2021.
11. Budget & Management: A. 75975 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $892,777.01 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/28/20 to 06/10/20. 05/28-29/20 $ 20,653.48 06/01-03/20 $409,843.29 06/04-10/20 $462,280.24 TOTAL $892,777.01 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Open Forum
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-75909 DA-Forensic Evidence Testing Grant (FET) (1281): Requesting approval to submit a Programmatic Adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG) for the Forensic Evidence Testing Grant #3932801.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-75895 DA FED SHRG-DOJ (1256): Approval of 2020 appropriation of insurance settlement funds in the amount of $3,431.52 to fund vehicle repairs.
Executive Office - Delinquent Tax Attorneys: A. AI-75948 Approval of Resolution authorizing the resale of properties on the attached Exhibit A, for failure to pay ad valorem taxes due to the County of Hidalgo, in accordance with Sec. 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-75893 1. Authorization and Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the continued operation of the Texas Transnational Intelligence Center between the City of McAllen Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff Eduardo "Eddie" Guerra, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
IT Department: A. AI-75979 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless devices with service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-75918 Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 continued participation in LESO Program formerly as the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program. B. AI-75976 Fund 1233: Approval of the appropriation of the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Asset Forfeiture Fund balance in the amount of $10,029.57.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-75898 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's continued participation in Texas LESO Program, formally known as Texas 1033 Surplus Program. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents. 3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and receive equipment under Texas LESO Program, with selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: 6/15/2020 Agenda agenda.hidalgocounty.us:8085/print_all.cfm?seq=3552&reloaded=true&id= 3/69 A. AI-75906 Discussion and approval to execute a dealer deputy agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Continental Imports Inc. DBA Audi San Juan GDN Number P158240. Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle registration stickers, license plates and in the application for vehicle titles. This agreement is subject to the Dealer Deputy providing a surety bond in an amount as determined by the County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with applicable law. B. AI-75905 Discussion and approval to execute an agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Lone Star National Bank to act as a limited-service deputy authorized agent of the County in the issuance of Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Stickers. This agreement is subject to the Limited Service Deputy providing a surety bond in an amount as determined by the County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with applicable law.
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-75951 Sheriff (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 06/22/2020: C. AI-75900 Veteran Services (1100) / TVC Broken Arrow (1283): 1. Approval to extend two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 26 weeks beginning 7/1/2020 to 12/31/2020: D. AI-75970 Health - PHEP Grant (1293): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 07/01/2020: 2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 236969 to Clerk I (slot no. 340-013-T001) effective 07/01/2020.
Urban County: A. AI-75907 1. Public Hearing regarding the Emergency Services – Help for Colonias Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). 2. Requesting approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) to submit an Emergency Services – Help for Colonias Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). 3. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all documents related to Emergency Services – Help for Colonias Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-75980 Requesting approval to accept donation from client in the amount of $10.00. B. AI-75896 Discussion, consideration and approval of Amendment #4 of Memorandum of Agreement from June 23, 2015 between Hidalgo County Health & Human Services and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Brownsville Campus. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-75897 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 9 Round 1 DSRIP Payment and DY 9 Monitoring IGT in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 7-2-20 and a settlement date of 7-3-20. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
Elections Administration: A. AI-75952 FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act Grant (1283) 1. Requesting approval to ratify the grant application for HAVA Cares Act Grant funds. 2. Requesting approval to accept and to have County Judge e-sign the HAVA Cares Act Grant related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $703,865.23 and appropriation of same.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-75891 Veterans Services - Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) "Broken Arrow" Grant: 1. Approval to accept the FY 2021 "Broken Arrow" grant award, from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for the period of 7-1-2020 to 6-30-2021 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official to sign required documents. 2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor in the amount of $500,000.00 and appropriation of same.
Auditor's Office: A. AI-75890 2019 General Fund -Financing Agreement: 1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund financing agreement expenditures. 2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund financing agreement expenditures. 3. Approval of 2019 transfer to fund financing agreement expenditures.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-76000 PCT 1 - Knapp Community Care Foundation Grant 1. Approval to accept Knapp Community Care Foundation Grant, in the amount of $150,000.00 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official to sign required documents. 2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor in the amount of $150,000.00 and appropriation of same.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-75988 Pct 2 Dicker Road(23rd St-Jackson Rd) (1200): Approval of 2020 certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from McAllen Public Utility for the Pct 2 Dicker Rd Project (CSJ#0921-02-312) in the amount of $726,279.75 and appropriation of the same into the Pct 2 Dicker Rd Project to fund project expenditures.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-75925 Requesting approval to accept counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 70 associated with Veterans Road Blvd. with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Budget & Management: A. AI-75982 TXDOT-Pct 1 Nittle(Drainage Ditch 1.25mi W FM88) (1315): Approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for the Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation of Nittler Road over Drainage Ditch 1.25 miles West of FM88 (CSJ#0921-02-445) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to signed agreement for said project. B. AI-75947 Pct 1-Sunset Operations Facility (1100): Approval of change in assignment/designation of funds in 2020 from the New Courthouse (program 125-035) in the amount of $1,200,000 to provide interim funding for the Pct 1 Sunset Operations Facility and interdepartmental transfer of the same.
Elections Administration: A. AI-75952 FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act Grant (1283) 1. Requesting approval to ratify the grant application for HAVA Cares Act Grant funds. 2. Requesting approval to accept and to have County Judge e-sign the HAVA Cares Act Grant related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $703,865.23 and appropriation of same.
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. County Judge's Office 1. AI-75940 Emergency Management: A. 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 [Hidalgo County Emergency Management a Truck with a 26 ft.-Cargo Box and Liftgate], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment, for other public health or safety workers for 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 machinery/equipment through the County's membership/participation with BuyBoard Cooperative under Contract 601- 19 [expires 11/30/2022]: Requisition# Vendor Model Amount 00416720 Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP Hino 268A $87,977.67 2. AI-75929 Emergency Management: A. 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 [Hidalgo County Emergency Management Forklift Purchase], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment, for other public health or safety workers for 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 machinery/equipment through the County's membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative under Contract #101816-HCE [expires 12/15/2020] with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Requisition# Vendor Model Amount 00415539 Lone Star Forklift 2017 USA, Inc. Hyundai 35L- 7A $41,387.00 B. Pct. 1 1. AI-75990 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Tx.L.G.C. 262.024(a)(4), a professional service; B. Presentation for approval the final negotiated professional services agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc. for "On-Call/As Needed" provision of Construction Materials & Geotechnical Testing Services for Precinct 1 subject to legal counsel's final review and approval as to form. 2. AI-75922 A. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791-001-791.003 (2)(3) requesting approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement (ILA) between Hidalgo County Precinct 1 and the City of Donna, TX for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus vehicle in connection with [CC of 12-17-19 R/AI-#73662]. B. Requesting authority to remove said personal property from the Hidalgo County Precinct 1 inventory list. 3. AI-75901 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for the Northside Sports Complex; B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Northside Sports Complex walking trail project that is approximately 12 feet in width and is 5,536 feet in length. C. Pct. 3 1. AI-76003 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $264,000) as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide engineering services for the "Liberty Road Project from US 83 to Mile 3," through Contract# C-12-246-10-16. 2. AI-75995 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)): A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional surveying services for "ON CALL" Precinct No. 3 Projects; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional surveying services for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis for Precinct No.3 Projects. 3. AI-76001 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)): A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4) professional service; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” in connection with ON CALL Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No.3 Projects (on an as needed basis); Javier Hinojosa Engineering CSJ Group South Texas Infrastructure Group Evaluator#1 90 87 89 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm, _____________________. 4. AI-75992 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 3 [C-15-161-11-17] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Veterans Boulevard (SH 495) project from IH2(US 83) to La Homa (SH 364)" for Precinct No. 3, to amend Exhibit B and Exhibit D-1. 5. AI-75991 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 4 in an increasing amount of $14,800.00 of current contract [C-13-333-12-03] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Shary Rd. (FM 494)" for Precinct No. 3, to amend Exhibit B and Exhibit D-1. 6. AI-75994 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 with a decrease amount of $9,600.00 of current contract [C-13-333-12-03] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Shary Rd. (FM 494 project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to SH 107)" for Precinct No. 3, to amend Exhibit B and Exhibit D-1. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-76005 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $47,601.62 as submitted by Raba Kistner, Inc. through On-Call Professional Engineering for Construction Materials & Geotechnical Testing Services (C-19-209-09- 03) for New Mechanics Shop - P4. E. IT Department 1. AI-75913 Acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Completion submitted by Noble Texas Builders for the renovations of Network Operations Center [NOC] project #2019-027 (located at HC Annex Bldg.) with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents including authority for processing and/or release of approved Applications for Payments #4 and Retainage amounts [CC action 03-24-20/R/IT Dept. #18.A.-AI#74924] through issued PO#793539. F. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-75904 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 Structural Engineering Services for the Remodeling and the Repair of Modular Building, in order to assist with County functions related to public health measures for temporary public medical facilities to increase COVID-19 treatment capacity, including related construction costs 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 requirements under Tx. LGC. 262.024(a)(4), professional services; C. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional services agreement with Chanin Engineering, LLC for "Remodel and Repair for a County-owned Modular Building - C-20-187-06-16 (approved for negotiations by HCCC - 05/05/2020 - AI 75355); D. Pursuant to HCCC approval of the final professional services agreement with Chanin Engineering, LLC, requesting acceptance and action for Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $7,500.00 in connection with the "Remodel and Repair of County-owned Modular Building to be relocated on site of the HC Health Department located on the frontage road in Edinburg, Texas. 2. AI-75721 A. 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 purchase of 5 refrigerators to store vaccines, in order to assist with County Public Health and/or 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 approval to purchase five (5) refrigerators [which are laboratory qualified portable transport storage units] that will store the COVID-19 vaccines and/or specimens at safe refrigerated temperatures when transporting them between remote sites without the need for electricity [when none available or accessible]. G. Tax Office 1. AI-75965 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7)(A), a item that can only be obtained from one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights, ....; B. Acceptance and approval of Sole Source Declaration with Opex Corporation for the purchase of custom built PC, equipment, software platform upgrade to Windows 10 with said sole source designation remaining in effect as long as Hidalgo County possess and utilizes the operating system and subject to compliance with HB 1295 H. Co. Wide 1. AI-75902 Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current contract E-19-097-04-23 for Hidalgo County- "Rental of Uniforms" with Unifirst Holding, Inc. under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded.
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-76004 Discussion, consideration and action on Confidentiality Agreement with Copicard Systems Holdings, LLC
27. 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-75949 Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation D. AI-75919 Claim of Roy Maldonado E. AI-75934 Claim of Ana Castellanos F. AI-75936 Claim of Lauro Torres 28. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local 6/15/2020 Agenda agenda.hidalgocounty.us:8085/print_all.cfm?seq=3552&reloaded=true&id= 11/69 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. AI-75950 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency D. AI-75921 Claim of Roy Maldonado E. AI-75935 Claim of Ana Castellanos F. AI-75937 Claim of Lauro Torres
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-76004 Discussion, consideration and action on Confidentiality Agreement with Copicard Systems Holdings, LLC
26. AI-75978 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: a. County response to disaster/health emergency: 1. CARES Act Funds b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions 32. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 75985 1.) Discussion and approval to withdraw the submittal of the General Re-evaluation Report and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Raymondville Drain Project so as to address the issues which have been identified by the United States Army Corp of Engineers. 2.)Pursuant to the Boards approval to withdraw General Reevaluation Report and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, requesting approval for HCDD1 General Manager to execute and submit a withdraw letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Project. (Pending final legal review) B. 75821 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Sand and Bedding Material", RFB No. HCDD1-20-033-07-08, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 75815 Discussion, presentation and approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 2018 Bond Program Dashboard. 7. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 75987 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26 as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Ph I Seg 4 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 8. 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) D. 75993 Claim made by Michael Blanchard dba The Blanchard Law Firm PLLC 9. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 76002 Possible action on claim made by Michael Blanchard dba The Blanchard Law Firm PLLC 10. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 76006 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. 76007 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 75977 2020 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) B. 75974 2020 - PCT 1 PARKS (1100) C. 75961 2020 - PCT 1 R&B (1200) D. 75972 2020 - Tax Office (1100) E. 75964 2020 - County Judge-Census Division (1100) F. 75967 2020 - CRIM DA/ AUTOPSIES (1100) G. 75969 2020 - DA FED SHRG DOJ (1256) H. 75953 2020 - D.A. State Supplement (1281) I. 75962 2020 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200) J. 75946 2020 - Pct 2 Administration (1200) K. 75914 2020 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) L. 75955 2020 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100) M. 75928 2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) N. 75930 2020 - Pct.4 CRC-Endowment (1100) O. 75915 2020 - Planning Dept. (1100) P. 75938 2020 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228) Q. 75942 2020 - Human Resources (1100) R. 75924 2020 - Elections (1283) S. 75911 2020 - Election (1100) T. 75927 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293) U. 75957 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293) V. 75908 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293) W. 75984 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHEP (1293) 4. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 75996 CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Prj (1350): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM1426-FM907) to CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Project in the amount of $25,000.00 to fund project expenditures. B. 75968 Elections Dept HAVA Cares Act Transfers In-General Fund (1283): Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (fund 1283, progm. 026) in the amount of $117,310.87 to fund county's cash match portion in relation to the FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act grant for the Elections Dept. 5. Planning Department: A. 75933 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) B. 75943 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (Bentsen Palm Drive & 5 Mile Line) *Reimbursement request: $9,000.00 for (6) OSSF’S 6. County Treasurer: A. 75956 Hidalgo County 2020 1st Quarter Investment Report 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 75910 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2020 May 8. Tax Refunds: A. 75917 Account Number Payer Amount C5900.00.000.0006.00 ORANGE PLAZA MEDICAL LTD $7,497.85 E3300.99.000.0000.CJ KOMATSU AMERICA CORP $7,559.92 J2355.00.000.0029.00 EON INDUSTRIES LLC $3,004.59 L1300.00.000.0103.03 LA FE GROUP FAMILY LIMITD PARTNERSHIP $6,635.36 M3248.04.000.0004.00 GUTIERREZ MIGUEL A & DIANA E LTD $2,713.43 O2360.00.000.0001.00 OLD FORT $5,380.63 R3000.00.013.0001.00 CANTU ALONZO TRUSTEE OF THE GAC 2001 GR $4,652.00 T2100.00.278.0010.00 GAC 2004 GRAT NO 1 & YRC 2004 GRAT NO 1 $4,081.20 B. 75920 Account Number Payer Amount B3810.00.000.0133.00 LOANCARE SERVICING CENTER $2,989.23 C. 75916 Account Number Payer Amount A2200.00.000.0005.00 HARIOM MAA LLC $15,717.84 C7883.01.000.0002.00 DAYTON HUDSON CORP $15,356.69 T3260.00.000.000B.00 BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP $26,647.40 T3260.00.000.000B.00 BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP $21,492.80 T3260.00.000.000B.00 BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP $13,268.33 D. 75892 Account Number Payer Amount J2007.00.000.0007.00 CFT DEVELOPMENT LLC $3,596.94 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 75963 464th DC: Requesting approval to pay 2020 Hidalgo County Bar Association Membership Dues in the total amount of $75.00 (Requisition #416614) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 10. Adult Probation: A. 75845 Adult Probation - DWI Court (1289) Approval of certification of revenues by the Co. Auditor for the DWI Grant program income and appropriation of same as follows: Month Amount April $1,487.00 May $2,742.00 11. Budget & Management: B. Interfund transfers: 1. 75989 TXDOT-Pct. 1 Nittler Rd (1315): Approval of 2020 interfund transfer form Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance, program 005 (1200) to TXDO-Pct. 1 Nittler Rd (1.25 W of FM88), in the amount of $9,100.00 to fund project expenditures. 12. 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. 75999 Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 in connection with Contract No. C-17-324-07-17 and GMP Amendment No. 2 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, and subject to compliance with HB1295 when/if applicable. B. 75998 Acceptance and approval of the following invoice submitted by project engineer Halff Associates for work done within Precinct No. 4. P.O. Project Invoice Amount Invoice No. Invoice Date 814687 Pct.4 Flood Master Plan $16,614.50 10037675 05/19/2020 C. 75966 Census Division - Approval of Restatement of Public Purpose Declaration [HCCC-AI# 74752-3/10/2020] to add additional items for the acquisition of promotional item, including, but not limited to, stickers, labels, banners, recognition/award belt (trophy), cups, koozies, bags (plastic, nylon, cotton, etc.), and hand fans. D. 75971 Action to "Ratify" the fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection to Contract #C-18-171-02-26 and GMP Amendment No.1 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct. #1 Tax Office Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC. E. 75954 Constable Precinct 4: 1. Pursuant to Tx.L.G.C, Chapter 263.151(1) action to declare as "salvage property" departmental ballistic vests, uniforms, gear and/or equipment [items are obsolete/worn and/or fail to function and operate for the intended use] and most contain identifying constable logo in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse; 2. Approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. F. 75960 Pct. #4 - Approval of Restatement of Public Purpose Declaration [C-AI# 75559/CC 05/19/20] to add additional items including, but not limited to adapter charging cables along with previous listed items Exhibit A attached. G. 75894 Approval of payment of Invoice #20227 in the amount of $11,181.63 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Project. H. 75850 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract, etc) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Construction/ Building Materials & Related Supplies" [County-Wide] including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary. I. 75926 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract, etc) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary subject to legal review as to form of draft agreement. J. 75912 Authority to Advertise and approval of Procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Hot Mix - Cold Laid" - RFB 2020-219-00-00-TDL including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary. K. 75899 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the final one year renewal/extension term under contract # C-18-050B-07-31 for "Lease/Rental of Vehicles" for Hidalgo County with Enterprise Holdings, LLC (under same rates, terms and conditions) effective August 01,2020 to July 31,2021.
11. Budget & Management: A. 75975 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $892,777.01 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/28/20 to 06/10/20. 05/28-29/20 $ 20,653.48 06/01-03/20 $409,843.29 06/04-10/20 $462,280.24 TOTAL $892,777.01 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Open Forum
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-75909 DA-Forensic Evidence Testing Grant (FET) (1281): Requesting approval to submit a Programmatic Adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG) for the Forensic Evidence Testing Grant #3932801.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-75895 DA FED SHRG-DOJ (1256): Approval of 2020 appropriation of insurance settlement funds in the amount of $3,431.52 to fund vehicle repairs.
Executive Office - Delinquent Tax Attorneys: A. AI-75948 Approval of Resolution authorizing the resale of properties on the attached Exhibit A, for failure to pay ad valorem taxes due to the County of Hidalgo, in accordance with Sec. 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-75893 1. Authorization and Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the continued operation of the Texas Transnational Intelligence Center between the City of McAllen Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff Eduardo "Eddie" Guerra, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
IT Department: A. AI-75979 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless devices with service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-75918 Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 continued participation in LESO Program formerly as the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program. B. AI-75976 Fund 1233: Approval of the appropriation of the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Asset Forfeiture Fund balance in the amount of $10,029.57.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-75898 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's continued participation in Texas LESO Program, formally known as Texas 1033 Surplus Program. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents. 3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and receive equipment under Texas LESO Program, with selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: 6/15/2020 Agenda agenda.hidalgocounty.us:8085/print_all.cfm?seq=3552&reloaded=true&id= 3/69 A. AI-75906 Discussion and approval to execute a dealer deputy agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Continental Imports Inc. DBA Audi San Juan GDN Number P158240. Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle registration stickers, license plates and in the application for vehicle titles. This agreement is subject to the Dealer Deputy providing a surety bond in an amount as determined by the County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with applicable law. B. AI-75905 Discussion and approval to execute an agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Lone Star National Bank to act as a limited-service deputy authorized agent of the County in the issuance of Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Stickers. This agreement is subject to the Limited Service Deputy providing a surety bond in an amount as determined by the County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with applicable law.
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-75951 Sheriff (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 06/22/2020: C. AI-75900 Veteran Services (1100) / TVC Broken Arrow (1283): 1. Approval to extend two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 26 weeks beginning 7/1/2020 to 12/31/2020: D. AI-75970 Health - PHEP Grant (1293): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 07/01/2020: 2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 236969 to Clerk I (slot no. 340-013-T001) effective 07/01/2020.
Urban County: A. AI-75907 1. Public Hearing regarding the Emergency Services – Help for Colonias Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). 2. Requesting approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) to submit an Emergency Services – Help for Colonias Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). 3. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all documents related to Emergency Services – Help for Colonias Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-75980 Requesting approval to accept donation from client in the amount of $10.00. B. AI-75896 Discussion, consideration and approval of Amendment #4 of Memorandum of Agreement from June 23, 2015 between Hidalgo County Health & Human Services and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Brownsville Campus. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-75897 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 9 Round 1 DSRIP Payment and DY 9 Monitoring IGT in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 7-2-20 and a settlement date of 7-3-20. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
Elections Administration: A. AI-75952 FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act Grant (1283) 1. Requesting approval to ratify the grant application for HAVA Cares Act Grant funds. 2. Requesting approval to accept and to have County Judge e-sign the HAVA Cares Act Grant related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $703,865.23 and appropriation of same.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-75891 Veterans Services - Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) "Broken Arrow" Grant: 1. Approval to accept the FY 2021 "Broken Arrow" grant award, from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for the period of 7-1-2020 to 6-30-2021 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official to sign required documents. 2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor in the amount of $500,000.00 and appropriation of same.
Auditor's Office: A. AI-75890 2019 General Fund -Financing Agreement: 1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund financing agreement expenditures. 2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund financing agreement expenditures. 3. Approval of 2019 transfer to fund financing agreement expenditures.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-76000 PCT 1 - Knapp Community Care Foundation Grant 1. Approval to accept Knapp Community Care Foundation Grant, in the amount of $150,000.00 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official to sign required documents. 2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor in the amount of $150,000.00 and appropriation of same.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-75988 Pct 2 Dicker Road(23rd St-Jackson Rd) (1200): Approval of 2020 certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from McAllen Public Utility for the Pct 2 Dicker Rd Project (CSJ#0921-02-312) in the amount of $726,279.75 and appropriation of the same into the Pct 2 Dicker Rd Project to fund project expenditures.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-75925 Requesting approval to accept counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 70 associated with Veterans Road Blvd. with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Budget & Management: A. AI-75982 TXDOT-Pct 1 Nittle(Drainage Ditch 1.25mi W FM88) (1315): Approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for the Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation of Nittler Road over Drainage Ditch 1.25 miles West of FM88 (CSJ#0921-02-445) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to signed agreement for said project. B. AI-75947 Pct 1-Sunset Operations Facility (1100): Approval of change in assignment/designation of funds in 2020 from the New Courthouse (program 125-035) in the amount of $1,200,000 to provide interim funding for the Pct 1 Sunset Operations Facility and interdepartmental transfer of the same.
Elections Administration: A. AI-75952 FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act Grant (1283) 1. Requesting approval to ratify the grant application for HAVA Cares Act Grant funds. 2. Requesting approval to accept and to have County Judge e-sign the HAVA Cares Act Grant related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $703,865.23 and appropriation of same.
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. County Judge's Office 1. AI-75940 Emergency Management: A. 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 [Hidalgo County Emergency Management a Truck with a 26 ft.-Cargo Box and Liftgate], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment, for other public health or safety workers for 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 machinery/equipment through the County's membership/participation with BuyBoard Cooperative under Contract 601- 19 [expires 11/30/2022]: Requisition# Vendor Model Amount 00416720 Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP Hino 268A $87,977.67 2. AI-75929 Emergency Management: A. 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 [Hidalgo County Emergency Management Forklift Purchase], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment, for other public health or safety workers for 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 machinery/equipment through the County's membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative under Contract #101816-HCE [expires 12/15/2020] with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Requisition# Vendor Model Amount 00415539 Lone Star Forklift 2017 USA, Inc. Hyundai 35L- 7A $41,387.00 B. Pct. 1 1. AI-75990 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Tx.L.G.C. 262.024(a)(4), a professional service; B. Presentation for approval the final negotiated professional services agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc. for "On-Call/As Needed" provision of Construction Materials & Geotechnical Testing Services for Precinct 1 subject to legal counsel's final review and approval as to form. 2. AI-75922 A. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791-001-791.003 (2)(3) requesting approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement (ILA) between Hidalgo County Precinct 1 and the City of Donna, TX for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus vehicle in connection with [CC of 12-17-19 R/AI-#73662]. B. Requesting authority to remove said personal property from the Hidalgo County Precinct 1 inventory list. 3. AI-75901 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for the Northside Sports Complex; B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Northside Sports Complex walking trail project that is approximately 12 feet in width and is 5,536 feet in length. C. Pct. 3 1. AI-76003 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $264,000) as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide engineering services for the "Liberty Road Project from US 83 to Mile 3," through Contract# C-12-246-10-16. 2. AI-75995 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)): A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional surveying services for "ON CALL" Precinct No. 3 Projects; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional surveying services for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis for Precinct No.3 Projects. 3. AI-76001 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)): A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4) professional service; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” in connection with ON CALL Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No.3 Projects (on an as needed basis); Javier Hinojosa Engineering CSJ Group South Texas Infrastructure Group Evaluator#1 90 87 89 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm, _____________________. 4. AI-75992 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 3 [C-15-161-11-17] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Veterans Boulevard (SH 495) project from IH2(US 83) to La Homa (SH 364)" for Precinct No. 3, to amend Exhibit B and Exhibit D-1. 5. AI-75991 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 4 in an increasing amount of $14,800.00 of current contract [C-13-333-12-03] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Shary Rd. (FM 494)" for Precinct No. 3, to amend Exhibit B and Exhibit D-1. 6. AI-75994 If applicable, pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 with a decrease amount of $9,600.00 of current contract [C-13-333-12-03] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Shary Rd. (FM 494 project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to SH 107)" for Precinct No. 3, to amend Exhibit B and Exhibit D-1. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-76005 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $47,601.62 as submitted by Raba Kistner, Inc. through On-Call Professional Engineering for Construction Materials & Geotechnical Testing Services (C-19-209-09- 03) for New Mechanics Shop - P4. E. IT Department 1. AI-75913 Acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Completion submitted by Noble Texas Builders for the renovations of Network Operations Center [NOC] project #2019-027 (located at HC Annex Bldg.) with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents including authority for processing and/or release of approved Applications for Payments #4 and Retainage amounts [CC action 03-24-20/R/IT Dept. #18.A.-AI#74924] through issued PO#793539. F. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-75904 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 Structural Engineering Services for the Remodeling and the Repair of Modular Building, in order to assist with County functions related to public health measures for temporary public medical facilities to increase COVID-19 treatment capacity, including related construction costs 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 requirements under Tx. LGC. 262.024(a)(4), professional services; C. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional services agreement with Chanin Engineering, LLC for "Remodel and Repair for a County-owned Modular Building - C-20-187-06-16 (approved for negotiations by HCCC - 05/05/2020 - AI 75355); D. Pursuant to HCCC approval of the final professional services agreement with Chanin Engineering, LLC, requesting acceptance and action for Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $7,500.00 in connection with the "Remodel and Repair of County-owned Modular Building to be relocated on site of the HC Health Department located on the frontage road in Edinburg, Texas. 2. AI-75721 A. 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 purchase of 5 refrigerators to store vaccines, in order to assist with County Public Health and/or 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 approval to purchase five (5) refrigerators [which are laboratory qualified portable transport storage units] that will store the COVID-19 vaccines and/or specimens at safe refrigerated temperatures when transporting them between remote sites without the need for electricity [when none available or accessible]. G. Tax Office 1. AI-75965 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7)(A), a item that can only be obtained from one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights, ....; B. Acceptance and approval of Sole Source Declaration with Opex Corporation for the purchase of custom built PC, equipment, software platform upgrade to Windows 10 with said sole source designation remaining in effect as long as Hidalgo County possess and utilizes the operating system and subject to compliance with HB 1295 H. Co. Wide 1. AI-75902 Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current contract E-19-097-04-23 for Hidalgo County- "Rental of Uniforms" with Unifirst Holding, Inc. under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded.
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-76004 Discussion, consideration and action on Confidentiality Agreement with Copicard Systems Holdings, LLC
27. 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-75949 Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation D. AI-75919 Claim of Roy Maldonado E. AI-75934 Claim of Ana Castellanos F. AI-75936 Claim of Lauro Torres 28. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local 6/15/2020 Agenda agenda.hidalgocounty.us:8085/print_all.cfm?seq=3552&reloaded=true&id= 11/69 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. AI-75950 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency D. AI-75921 Claim of Roy Maldonado E. AI-75935 Claim of Ana Castellanos F. AI-75937 Claim of Lauro Torres
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-76004 Discussion, consideration and action on Confidentiality Agreement with Copicard Systems Holdings, LLC
26. AI-75978 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: a. County response to disaster/health emergency: 1. CARES Act Funds b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions 32. Adjourn