Discussion and applicable action of the following items for Hidalgo County Commissioners Court in connection with Delinquent Tax Collection Services:

A. Exercise HC's option to issue and send the thirty (30) days Notice of Non-renewal (pursuant to current agreement-Section 6) for the current contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP in Association with the Law Offices of John David Franz (hereinafter called the "Law Firm") for the Collection of Delinquent Taxes for Hidalgo County (thus expiring on 12-31-14);  or, if opted by HCCC;

B. Authority to publish a Request for Proposals w/Qualifications to: Engage a Law Firm to provide Delinquent Tax Collection Services for Hidalgo County effective 01-01-15 with procurement packet to be brought to HCCC for approval at the next HCCC meeting of 08-12-14; or, in the alternative and opted by HCCC,

C. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262, Section .024(a)(4): a professional service;

D. Engage the firm of  __________________________________ for the Collection of Delinquent Taxes for Hidalgo County with an initial term of _______ year(s) and/or __________ year(s) options to extend/renew (and to include a rate/fee of ______% with all other terms and conditions applicable with final review and approval as to form by legal counsel) with an effective date of 01-01-15.