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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING August 1, 2017 10:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-60909
Requesting approval of letter of support for the proposal being set forth to establish to US Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Cross Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
B.
AI-60908
Appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the La Villa Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors.
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-60900
Requesting approval for Ruby Garcia, a Texas WIC Diatetic Intern, to complete 16 hours of supervised practice at the Hidalgo County WIC during the period of August 2-4, 2017.
7.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-60907
1. Approval and authorization to set up a collection site at the Alamo Community Resource Center for the Pct 2 Sanitation Program.
2. Approval and authorization for a change fund in the amount of $200.00 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902.
2. Approval and authorization for a change fund in the amount of $200.00 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902.
8.
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. 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.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-60910
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis):
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis).
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis):
| SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, LLC | JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING | B2Z ENGINEERING, LLC | |
| EVALUATOR NO. 1 | 97 | 95 | 98 |
| RANKING |
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis).
B.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-60896
Recommending approval to authorize Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer to appoint three (3) members of the Health & Human Services Department who are most qualified to review, evaluate and qualify proposals received for the Pilot Program RFP No. 2017-189-07-19-HGO - "Laboratory & X-ray Provider Services Network" including any other designees as named by HCCC.
2.
AI-60895
Approval on a recommendation to authorize Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer to appoint three (3) members of the Health & Human Services Department who are most qualified to review, evaluate & qualify proposals received for pilot program RFP No. 2017-188-07-19-HGO - "Primary Care Provider Services Network" including any additional designees desired by HCCC.
9.
Open Forum
10.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-60890
Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids
D.
AI-60904
C-5144-15-A; Joel Casares and Debbie Casares v. County of Hidalgo
E.
AI-60902
1. Claim of Benjamin Morales
2. Claim of Fernando Reyna
3. Claim of Bobby Casares
2. Claim of Fernando Reyna
3. Claim of Bobby Casares
11.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Requesting 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)
B. Requesting 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)
12.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-60891
Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids
D.
AI-60903
C-5144-15-A; Joel Casares and Debbie Casares v. County of Hidalgo
E.
AI-60901
1. Claim of Benjamin Morales
2. Claim of Fernando Reyna
3. Claim of Bobby Casares
2. Claim of Fernando Reyna
3. Claim of Bobby Casares
13.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
14.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
15.
Adjourn