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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
February 12, 2019
10:00 A.M.
 
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.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-68854
DA - Buffet-McCain Institute/Arizona State University:
1. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into an agreement between the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University and Hidalgo County Office of the Criminal District Attorney with approval for County Judge to sign the agreement
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the FY19 Buffet-McCain Institute/Arizona State University and appropriation of funds for the FY19 Buffet-McCain Institute/Arizona State.
 
B.
AI-68734
DA's Office-Victim Assistance Program Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY2018 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
C.
AI-68730
DA's Office - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY 2019-2020 Border Prosecution Unit Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
D.
AI-68775
DA's Office - Office of the Governor Activity Grants (1281):
Requesting approval to submit the updated resolutions designating the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents for the following grants with the Office of the Governor (as listed):
-Border Prosecution Unit Grant #2537808
-Hidalgo County DA's Office-Victim Assistance Program Grant #2924302
-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant #2931304
-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant #3596401
-Domestic Violence Unit Grant #3596501
 
E.
AI-68435
District Attorney (1256)
Requesting approval of the FY 2018 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
 
F.
AI-68762
DA's Office - Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY2019 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
G.
AI-68768
DA's Office - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for FY19 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (1281).
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
H.
AI-68773
DA's Office - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY18 Domestic Violence Unit Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
I.
AI-68766
Requesting acceptance and approval of purchase of plaques for employee recognition for years of service with the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
 
6.
HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A.
AI-68688
HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept award no. G18SS0002A, Modification Number 2, Cooperative Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $81,500.00 for the grant period of 01/01/18-12/31/19.
2. Authorization for County Judge,as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor's Office. 
4. Appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $81,500.00 will be submitted at a later date.
 
7.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-68821
Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284):
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of certification of revenues a certified by the County Auditor o the OCDETF grant agreement.
3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF grant award in the amount of 13,800.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1048).
 
B.
AI-68729
Sheriff's Office - LBSP (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 20 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY 20 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period-September 01, 2019 - August 31, 2020).
 
8.
Constable Pct. #1:
 
A.
AI-68869
Constable Precinct 1 - LBSP FY20 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY20 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY20 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 01, 2019 - August 31, 2020).
 
B.
AI-68860
Constable Pct.1:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2018 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
9.
Constable Pct. #2:
 
A.
AI-68731
Constable Pct. 2 - LBSP(1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY20 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY20 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period-September 01, 2019 to August 31, 2020).
 
B.
AI-68839
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute 2018 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
10.
Constable Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-68811
Constable Precinct 4 - LBSP FY20 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY20 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as the authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY20 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 01, 2019 - August 31, 2020).
 
B.
AI-68843
Constable Precinct 4:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2018 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
C.
AI-68718
Presentation and discussion of 2018 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
 
11.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A.
AI-68594
Requesting approval for reimbursement of $150.89 to Pablo Villarreal, Jr, for a battery and steering wheel lock for a county vehicle, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor.
 
12.
Executive Office:
 
A.
Presentation for discussion of the following:
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B.
AI-68800
Appointment of Forrest Runnels for Director of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA) for the period of 1/28/19-1/28/21
 
C.
AI-68846
Discussion, consideration and action on appointment of board member(s) and alternate(s) to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors for the following:
Edinburg No. 3-La Sienna 
Edinburg No. 4-Entertainment Center Project
McAllen No. 1-Tres Lagos
Mercedes
Pharr No. 1
Pharr No. 2
 
D.
AI-68754
Nuisance Abatement Division:
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52.
 
E.
AI-68818
Authorization and approval to transfer, purchase wireless device service and deactivate wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS (AS LISTED):
Qty: Description: Department: User: Transfer From: Transfer To: Service Plan: MDN:
1 Transfer Service Executive Office Office Use Nuisance Abatement Executive Office Mobile Broadband Unlimited + DTL 25GB @ $37.99 per month 956-609-5029
10 Purchase new data card service District Attorney DA Office Use N/A N/A Custom 4G Unl. MB Plan w/MBP for National Security, Public Safety & First Responders @ $37.99/ea. per month New
2 Purchase new data card service District Attorney DA Office Use N/A N/A Mobile Broadband Unl. + DTL 25GB @ $37.99/ea. per month New
1 Purchase new cell phone service District Attorney DA Office Use N/A N/A Nationwide Unl. Min. Email&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl @ $69.99 + taxes/fees per month New
1 Deactivate data card service Probate Court Office Use N/A N/A Mobile Broadband Unl. + DTL 25GB @ $37.99 per month 956-249-8418
 
F.
AI-68871
1. Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
a. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance in the amount of $ 18,489.87 
b. Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $ 27,734.81
c. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London in the amount of $ 11,556.17
d. Axis Insurance Company in the amount of $ 23,112.34

2. Approval of 2019 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
a. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance in the amount of $ 18,489.87 
b. Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $ 27,734.81
c. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London in the amount of $ 11,556.17
d. Axis Insurance Company in the amount of $ 23,112.34

3.Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds into the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2019 in the amount of $80,893.19 for anticipated expenditures related to the June 2018 event.
 
13.
Human Resources:
 
A.
Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B.
AI-68750
Jail (1100):
Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 46 weeks beginning 02/18/2019 and ending 12/31/2019:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 280-002 T452 Custodian II 03
 
C.
AI-68735
Pct. 4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions as per AI 68503 (reduction in force) approved by Commissioners Court 1/15/2019:
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title Grade/Step
Delete 124-036 0027 Program Manager II 15/04
Delete 124-036 0031 Supervisor III, Construction 13/03
Delete 124-036 0028 Public Affairs Specialist 10/01
 
D.
AI-68752
Master Court I (1100):
Approval of the following discretionary step adjustments pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 02/18/2019:
Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Grade/ Step
031-001 0002 Assistant Court Coordinator (Master) G11/S01 G11/S02
 
E.
AI-68912
Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223):
1. Approval of corrections to AI-68333 as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 02/18/2019 including appropriation of funds.
2. Approval of the following personnel changes effective 2/4/19: 
Action Dept./Prg Slot # Position Title Current Grade & Step/Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/Allowance
Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity  080-019 0004 Assistant District Attorney IV G19/S07 G19/S07
$0.00 $5,000.00
 
F.
AI-68753
Criminal District Attorney VUCAP (1281):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 080-020 0011 Court Advocate 08
Create 080-020 0012 Court Advocate 08
 
G.
AI-68770
Tax Office (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next ful pay period 02/18/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed 
Allowance
Add Clothing Allowance 140-001 0178 Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator I 10 $0.00 $500.00
Add Clothing Allowance 140-001 0207 Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator II 12 $0.00 $500.00
 
H.
AI-68823
389th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/18/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Position Title Slot # Grade Interpreter Allowance
Add Interpreter Allowance 008-001 Bailiff II (DC) 0006 13 $2,500.00
 
I.
AI-68873
DA Civil Litigation (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/18/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Auto Allowance
Add Auto Allowance 080-013 0011 Attorney II 15 $900.00
 
J.
AI-68786
Information Technology (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/18/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 200-001 0047 Technician IV 10
Create 200-001 0048 Cybersecurity Analyst III 14
 
K.
AI-68897
Pct. 3 Drainage Improvements Project (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/18/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Obj. Code Position Title Current Grade/ Allowance Proposed Grade/ Allowance
Add Supplemental Allowance 123-049 0019 113 Truck Driver III 08 08
117 $0.00 $3,000.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 123-049 0020 113 Truck Driver III 08 08
117 $0.00 $3,000.00
 
L.
AI-68905
275th District Court (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/18/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Interpreter Allowance
Add Interpreter Allowance 005-001 0006 Bailiff II (DC) 13 $6,000.00
2. Approval of transfer.
3. Approval of the following discretionary step adjustments pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period:
Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Grade/ Step
005-001 0001 Court Coordinator (DC) G16/S01 G16/S02
005-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) G13/S01 G13/S02
 
14.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-68822
Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments on the revised Housing Guidelines and Needs Assessment for the contract (No.18-419-000-B128) between the Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
 
B.
AI-68741
Request approval to reject bids received for the La Joya Street Improvements Project. (Havana Subdivision) Bid No. 5015-40-0311-5000-4000-UCP-GVG.
 
C.
AI-68760
1. Requesting authority to cease negotiations with the highest ranked firm L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. approved on January 15, 2019 (AI-68398), due to their heavy work load and deadlines.  

2. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the second highest ranked firm LAZCAMREA, LLC dba Fulcrum Consulting Services, for the provision of professional engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvements project.
 
D.
AI-68806
Authorization to issue a check from the general fund to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $7,486.88 due to a FY'05 Urban County Program (UCP) HOME Program participant's inability to keep the assisted housing unit compliant.
 
E.
AI-68807
1. Requesting acceptance and action to correct the base bid submitted by Oasis Waterplaygrounds, Inc. total from $210,000.00 to $213,000.00, due to contractor's mathematical error.

2. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Oasis Waterplaygrounds, Inc., in the amount of $213,000.00. UCP Funds from FY 30 (2017) Palmview - Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements line item will be utilized.
 
F.
AI-68820
Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase bunker gear through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO contract # 524-17), in the amount of $21,206.00 from FY 31 (2018) Mercedes Fire Station/Equipment and city funds.
 
G.
AI-68835
1. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract with Hinojosa Engineering, Inc., for the La Joya Street Improvements Project (Havana Subdivision), to include additional services for the re-design and a second bidding process.

2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an increase of $5,500.00.
 
H.
AI-68832
Requesting authorization to dispose of Community Development Block Grant records for Program Years 2008 thru 2012.
 
I.
AI-68838
1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement Contract with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., due to change and increase in project scope (add sewer lines) for the City of Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvements project.

2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for Cruz –Hogan Consultants, Inc. with an increase of $22,367.00.
 
J.
AI-68828
Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. (contract # 524-17), in the amount of $41,855.00 from FY 31 (2018) Progreso - Fire Station/Equipment and city funds.
 
15.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
AI-68909
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Penitas and County of Hidalgo. The purpose of the agreement is for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to provide inspection and permitting of OSSF disposal systems within the City of Penitas jurisdiction.
 
B.
AI-68893
Health (1293):
1. Request approval to accept the Texas Healthy Communities grant contract Amendment #2016-003876 Amendment No. 4. The purpose of the amendment is to revise the budget.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge e-sign the contract amendment and FFATA Certification. (Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act).
 
C.
AI-68764
Health (1293):
Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion program for FY 20 and FY 21. The allocation for FY 20 is $147,521.00 and the program period will be in effect from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020 and FY 21 allocation is $147,520.00 and the program period will be in effect from September 1,2020 to August 31, 2021.
 
D.
Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.
AI-68795
Request approval to pay for out of county travel and other out of pocket expenses for 1115 Waiver Consultant, Kevin Nolting, dba, Nolting Consulting LLC as per the Consulting Services Contract (Travel for RHP 5 Learning Collaborative meeting on March 19, 2019).Total Expenditures estimated at $600.00
 
16.
Adult Probation:
 
A.
AI-68776
Approval of Resolutions for the following 2020 Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office grants:
Domestic Violence Court Grant #
DWI Court Grant #2413910
Veteran's Court Grant #2431509
Re-entry Court Grant #
Misdemeanor DWI Court Grant #3623202
Mental Health Court Grant #
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - RSAT Grant #2928005
Youthful Offender Court Grant #
Misdemeanor Drug Court Grant #
 
17.
Community Service Agency:
 
A.
AI-68848
Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve contract # 58190002984 in the amount of $6,153,817.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program Year 2019 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
B.
AI-68751
Discussion, consideration and possible action to submit response to Management Decision Letter for Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2017 addressed to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs with authorization for reimbursement to be made to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of $2,160.69 to be paid from HCCSA's Local Funds Account.
 
18.
WIC:
 
A.
AI-68732
WIC Program (1292):
Requesting ratification for approval to submit the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 WIC Form A: Renewal Application for the Hidalgo County WIC Program.
 
19.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A.
AI-68886
Requesting approval to name a private road located on the east side of Rodriguez St and South of West Minnesota Road in San Juan Texas as Borrego Service Road for 9-1-1 purposes as recommended by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC).
 
B.
AI-68885
Receipt, review, and approval of closing documents for the purchase of a tract of land known as Lot C3, Alianza Business Park for the Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project with authority for the County Judge and/or Executive Officer to sign closing documents.
 
20.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A.
AI-68740
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose",pursuant to the Tx. Constitution, Art. 3,Sec. 52.
 
21.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-68946
Discussion, consideration, and approval to update the Texas Department of Emergency Management Designation of Subrecipient Agent Form.
 
B.
AI-68858
Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A.
 
C.
AI-68802
H.D. Adm (1293) / Health Clinics (1100) / Medicaid Admin (1293)  :
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon CC approval:
Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Grade/Step Current Salary Proposed Grade/Step Proposed Salary
Change in Funding Source 340-005 0001 (Delete) Advanced Clinical Practitioner G20/S01 $43,775 - -
340-003 0161 G20/S01 $43,775 G20/S01 $43,775
340-059 0001 (Create) - - G20/S01 $43,775
 
D.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-68755
2018 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund - Capital Leases:
A. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
B. Approval of 2018 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
C. Approval of various 2018 intradepartmental transfers to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
 
2.
AI-68868
Justice Court Building Security (1245):
Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from the Justice Court Building Security unassigned fund balance in the amount of $11,000.00 to fund purchase of security cameras for the JP buildings.
 
3.
AI-68852
Courthouse Security Fund (1241):
Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the Courthouse Security (1241) in the amount of $1,200.00 to fund anticipated expenditures.
 
4.
AI-68749
Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of unappropriation of funds in the amount of $236,350.00.
 
5.
AI-68915
Economic Development (1100) / Child Advocacy Ctr (1100):
Approval 2019 appropriation of funds into Economic Development in the total amount of $225,000.00 and Child Advocacy Ctr in the total amount of $50,000.00.
 
22.
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.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
AI-68938
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements Tx Local Gov't. Code, 262.024(a)(4), a professional service(s);
B. Acceptance and approval of multiple professional court reporting services contracts on an "as needed basis" between Hidalgo County and the following: Donna Goree, Maribel Hernandez and Norma Rico.
 
2.
AI-68679
A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of graded vendor submissions with the recommendations by Evaluation Committee Members for RFQ/P No. 2018-283-12-12-RFV, "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for County Services Facility and Justice Center."
Submitting Vendor Recommendation by Evaluator No. 1 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 2 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 3 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 4 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 5 Sum of Evaluator Scores Final Places for CC Rank
Bullard Construction 7 2 8 8 6 31 7
Celso Gonzalez Construction Inc. 3 7 5 5 4 24 5
D. Wilson Construction, Inc. 1 4 3 3 3 17 3
Davila Construction, Inc. 6 8 4 4 2 24 4
Enriquez Construction Group, LLC 1 1 1 1 1 5 1
Holchemont, LTD 3 5 6 6 8 28 6
Hunt and Woodruff Construction Co., LLC 8 6 6 7 7 34 8
NM Contracting, LLC 9 9 9 9 9 45 9
Peacock General Contractors, Inc. 3 3 2 2 5 15 2
B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ____________________ for "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for County Services Facility and Justice Center.
 
3.
AI-68889
Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No.6 between Hidalgo County and contractor, Morganti Texas, Inc.to reduce the contractual retainage percentage to 5% and to modify the release of retainage provision, in the agreement for the "Construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project.
 
4.
AI-68894
Approval for the following change orders in connection with the construction of Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.: 1. Null and Void Change Order No. 3
2. Revisions on Change Order No. 5
3. Revisions on Change Order No. 6
4. Change Order No. 7
5. Change Order No. 11
 
B.
Executive Office
 
1.
AI-68924
Requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 1 for Halff Associates, Inc. resulting in additional services requested Design, Bid and Construction Services.(with an estimated cost increase of $14,570.00) for services under Work Authorization No.1 C-18-198-07-31.
 
C.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-68942
Approval of a Master Lease Agreement between Hidalgo County [Pct. #1] and Precinct #1 for the rental of a grapple truck for a short term so as to address a current work stoppage arising from precinct trucks being repaired through the requisition and purchase order protocol after execution of documents subject to legal's final review as to form.
 
2.
AI-68872
Approval of Change Order #1 in the amount not to exceed $15,0000 for Contract#520-16 awarded JOC vendor, Noble Texas Builders, for the build back construction of Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Building East Wing as submitted through project engineer Halff Associates, Inc. subject to compliance HB 1295 & HB23 if/when applicable.
 
3.
AI-68517
Requesting approval of final negotiated professional services agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc. for the provision of Geo-Technical and Construction Material Testing (On-Call) Services for Precinct No. 1 Projects as approved for negotiations [CC 12-18-18 R/AI-# 68125].
 
D.
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-68928
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services;

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional appraisal services for "ON CALL" Precinct No. 2 Projects;
  PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES THE REAL ESTATE CENTER INC. APPRAISAL HAUS
EVALUATOR 1 97 95 96
RANKING      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional appraisal services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional appraisal services for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis for Precinct No.2 Projects.
 
2.
AI-68937
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional surveying services providers for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis for Precinct No.2 Projects;
  QUINTANILLA, HEADLEY, AND ASSOC., INC. GUZMAN & MUNOZ SAMES, INC.
EVALUATOR 1 98 95 96
RANKING      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional appraisal services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for professional surveying services for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis Precinct No.2 Projects.
 
3.
AI-68939
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services;

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional appraisal services for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis for Precinct No.2 Projects;
  LEONEL GARZA, JR. SOUTHMOST REALTY,APPRAISAL & COURT EXPERT WITNESS THE REAL ESTATE CENTER, INC.
EVALUATOR 1 97 95 94
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional appraisal services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional appraisal services for "ON CALL" Precinct No.2 Projects.
 
4.
AI-68940
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4) professional service;

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" in connection with ON CALL Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No.2 Projects (on an as needed basis)
  CRUZ-HOGAN CONSULTANTS, INC. SAMES, INC. GUZMAN & MUNOZ
EVALUATOR 1 97 96 95
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________.
 
5.
AI-68941
Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $835.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(e) to Robert V. Buck & Associates, LLC, dba, The Buck Group- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of an Inspection for the "Co Wide Mechanic Shop Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.52.
 
6.
AI-68945
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 3, Contract No. C-17-182-06-13 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $16,547.13 for the Pct #2 Military Highway Extension Project.
 
7.
AI-68926
Approval to execute awarded (by CC 12-18-18) construction contract with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC (C-18-199-02-12) for "The Regional Linear Park Project-Section 2," including authority for project manager, B2Z Engineering, to issue and send formal written Notice to Proceed.
 
8.
AI-68888
Authority to advertise with approval of procurement packet [approved by both TxDOT & HCDD#1]for: "Professional Engineering Services for Inspection, Material Testing, and Construction Management for Dicker Road Project," in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 (a TxDOT Project), RFQ No.2019-017-03-11-RFV, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required.
 
9.
AI-68887
Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of professional engineering services on an "on-call basis" for Road & Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct. 2 with B2Z Engineering, LLC.[approved CC 11/20/18].
 
E.
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-68919
Approval of Work Authorization No. 7 in the amount of $241,800.00 under contract #C-13-305-10-07 with L&G Engineering for the provision of required Preliminary Engineering Design for the Mile 3 Project from Tom Gill to FM 2221 & Connections to US 83 Relief Route.
 
2.
AI-68810
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase two (2) 2019 Freightliner 114SD-TRA for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with HGACBUY contract HT06-18 for $313,113.98 to include but not limited to HGAC's processing fee.
 
F.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-68920
Requesting approval of a Notice of Intent to Terminate Contract No. C-18-023-07-030 with Holchemont, LTD for the Memorial Park Phase I for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, located at 107 Highway and Sunflower Road un Edinburg, Texas 78539.
 
G.
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-68546
Recommendations by Purchasing & H&HS to award bid and approved contract documents to multiple vendors submitting the lowest and best bids [meeting all specifications and/or requirements]through project RFB No.: 2018-248-12-19-SGS- titled: "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals"- Hidalgo Co. Health and Human Services Department to the following multiple bidders: ADAPCO, Rentokil North America, dba Target Specialty Products. Univar, Inc. and Clarke Mosquito Control Products.
 
H.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-68736
BCAP/PCT.3
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Construction Completion for El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision as submitted by RDH Site and Concrete, LLC.
B. Acceptance and approval of payment for Application No. (Retainage Release) in the amount of $12,727.75 for RDH Site and Concrete, LLC contractor vendor for El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering under Contract C-CAP-18-168-07-03.
 
23.
Open Forum
 
24.
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:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-68826
Claim of Samantha Sandoval
 
D.
AI-68847
CL-19-0668-E; Isidro Villa Huerta v Hidalgo County Detention Center
 
25.
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. 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)
 
26.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-68827
Claim of Samantha Sandoval
 
D.
AI-68881
CL-19-0668-E; Isidro Villa Huerta v Hidalgo County Detention Center
 
27.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
28.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.
Adjourn