Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a) (6) any land or right-of-way;

a.  Approval to enter into a lease agreement (subject to legal's final review) between Hidalgo County and Joe E. Garcia for the purpose of housing the "Lease of Office Space in the City of Edinburg to House the 430th District Court and/or Other County Offices" in a building located at 323 West Cano, Edinburg, Texas for an initial term of (2) two years with the County's sole option to renew and extend two (2) additional one (1) year terms; or in the alternative and not recommended for action by Purchasing;

b.  Requesting authority to exercise the second (2nd) & final one (1) year extension (as provided in the current lease agreement) for the "Lease of Office Space in the City of Edinburg to House the 430th District Court and/or Other County Offices" (under the same rates, terms and conditions) with the Honorable Joe E. Garcia in connection to Lease Agreement# E-12-063-01-24 (C-10-346-01-25), effective, February 01, 2013;