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 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 Lease of Tower Agreement to mount equipment to provide WIFI connectivity and 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) attached herein;

C.  Approval to enter into a five (5) year Lease Tower Agreement with World Radio Network, Inc. for "Lease of Tower Space" for the IT Department to mount equipment and provide WIFI connectivity (C-21-0727-09-21).