A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for Hidalgo County in order to assist with County functions and compliance with public health measures related to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency with establishing a WIFI Project to assist the citizens with distance learning, including technology improvements, as well as improving telework capability; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing herein find that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.;

B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding/procurement requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024(a)(1) and (2);

C. Approval to submit Application for Pole Attachment to AEP Texas for the installation of equipment supporting the Hidalgo County Wi-Fi Project;

D. Approval of application fee, through submitted requisition #419723 to AEP Texas in the amount of $500.00 with authority to process a Purchase Order or, if necessary, authority for County Treasurer to issue check after processing procedures completed by County Auditor.