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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
July 16, 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-71077
DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU) (1281):
Approval to submit a DVU Grant #3596501 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
6.
HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A.
AI-71199
Pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, requesting Commissioners' Court approval for HIDTA to purchase promotional items to include personalized pens and pencils, personalized bracelets, lanyards, buttons, ribbons, stickers, folders, bookmarkers and notepads for a period of 7/16/19 - 12/31/19.
 
7.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-71219
2018 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2018.
 
B.
AI-71222
Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY17 (1284):
1. Ratification of adjustment made June 28, 2019 to request 2 month extension for FY2017 Operation Stonegarden.
2. Authorization to request a grant adjustment for a 4 month extension for FY2017 Operation Stonegarden. 
3. Authorization for Judge Cortez to certify adjustment on eGrants.
 
C.
AI-71238
1.  Requesting approval to submit the attached credit application document required by HD Supply Construction & Industrial White Cap including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document.
2.  Requesting approval to submit attached credit application document required by Ben E. Keith Co. including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document.
 
D.
AI-71128
1. Authorization and Approval of Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and Hidalgo County.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official to sign two copies of the agreement.
 
E.
AI-71150
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jacobo Sloss, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 2019 to December 2019.
 
F.
AI-71149
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Alyssa Rodriguez, University Graduate as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of July 2019 to August 31, 2019.
 
8.
Constable Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-71033
Requesting authorization and approval to accept 5 ballistic vests as a donation from the Texas Department of Public Safety to be issued and worn by peace officers in our department for extra officer safety due to heightened officer shootings this year.
 
9.
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-71288
Approval to designate one alternate and three proxies to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. 
 
C.
AI-71291
Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee. 
 
D.
AI-71290
Discussion, consideration and action updating principal for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program as follows: Principal: from  Richard F. Cortez, County Judge to Valde Guerra, Executive Officer
 
E.
AI-71279
1.  Approval of purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg
2.  Approval and consent of Hidalgo County for Atlas Hall & Rodriguez to represent Hidalgo County in a real estate transaction where Atlas Hall & Rodriguez is representing the other party on other unrelated matters
 
F.
AI-71253
1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet TCEQ requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign necessary documentation
3. Authorization for issuing $400 payment for permit fee
 
G.
AI-71190
Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto General Agency in the amount of $187.50 to settle damages to County Stop Sign. (Precinct 4)
 
10.
WIC:
 
A.
AI-71158
Requesting approval to host an event for World Breastfeeding Month on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM at the Lactation Care Center RGV.
 
11.
Human Resources:
 
A.
Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B.
AI-71282
Texas Agrilife Extension (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 07/22/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 380-001 0016 Clerk I 01
Delete 380-001 0017 Clerk I 01
Create 380-001 0018 Administrative Assistant III 08
 
C.
AI-71147
Justice of the Peace Pct. 3/Place 2 (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 07/22/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 066-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator (JP) 09
Create 066-001 0008 Clerk IV 07
 
D.
AI-71216
Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100):
1. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0033, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval.
2. Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0156, Assistant District Attorney IV after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval.
 
E.
AI-71151
Pct. 1 Parks (1100)/ Sanitation (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 07/22/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 121-013 0031 Maintenance II 05
Create 121-001 0053 Maintenance II 05
 
12.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-71166
Approval of land acquisition of Easement # 2 for the 2015 Flood Grant/Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923)
 
13.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
AI-71250
1.  Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Zika Response Grant Contract No. 537-18-0355-00001 Amendment No. 3.  The purpose of the amendment is for continued support of the Public Health Zika Response activities and to reflect a revised termination date of July 31, 2020. 
2.  Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the grant contract amendment.  
 
14.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-71247
1. Final Approval
a. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VI Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jack McClelland) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 66 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging into an existing drain ditch.
 ETJ: No, Rural Area
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed for (66) single family lots.
 
b. Blanquita Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kevin Campbell) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
 No. of Lots: 34 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X Shaded
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed for (34) single family lots.
 Streetlights: 5 Streetlights
 
15.
Elections Administration:
 
A.
AI-71240
Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and Hidalgo County relating to the use and participation of the DIR Shared Services Program.
 
16.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A.
AI-71132
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the South Texas Independent School District and the County of Hidalgo for student transportation staging area for the 2019-2020 School Year, agreement expiring August 31, 2020.
 
17.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A.
AI-71159
Presentation of a Resolution in Honor of Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta, Jr.
 
B.
AI-71160
Resolution in recognition of Mission being named an All-America City.
 
C.
AI-71167
1.  Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Granjeno, to assist one another in multiple projects. 
2.  In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, Hidalgo County through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed project. County and City desires to assist each other in projects to be defined by mutual agreement through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials and manpower.
 
18.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-71296
Presentation of 2020 Budget Status Report
 
B.
AI-71280
Presentation of Hidalgo County 2019 Employee Health Fair Results. 
 
C.
AI-71281
Presentation and discussion on the Hidalgo County Employee Wellness Challenges.
 
D.
AI-71293
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the July 2019 LRGVDC Road to Recycling Participation Acknowledgment.  
 
E.
AI-71278
Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize Urban County to utilize County funds, Special Revenue Bank Account, as interim funding for payment of expenditures of the following grants:
TDA No. 7217005, Grant Period 5/22/17-8/9/19
TDHCA No. 7216003, Grant Period 9/1/19-9/1/20
2015 Floods Non-Housing, Grant Period 1/24/18-5/9/20
2015 Floods Housing, Grant Period 7/10/18-10/20/20
 
F.
AI-71235
TXDOT-Pct 4 Doolittle Rd (1.71mi. N FM1925 at North Main Ditch) (1315):
1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Doolittle Rd Replacement and Rehabilitation Project CSJ:0921-02-387 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project.
2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $18,145.00 for the County's estimated cost of direct state costs for preliminary engineering and ROW associated with the Doolittle Rd Replacement and Rehabilitation Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
G.
AI-71197
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $35,000. Funds are from the Planning Department - New Street Lights Development and appropriation of the same.
 
H.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-71268
CC Records Archive (1100):
Approval of appropriation of funds from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - CC Records Archive for CC Records Archive in the amount $178,400.00 to fund the preservation of books.
 
2.
AI-71260
Debt Service Funds (14XX):
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings  and approval of 2019 appropriation and/or interfund transfers to fund various Debt Service Funds.
 
3.
AI-71180
Grants LVL 6 (1286):
Approval to deobligate for Regional Solid Waste Grant which grant funds were reallocated to different entity.  
 
19.
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-71259
Approval of "Amendment No. 3" of Memorandum to Understanding between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (C-18-206-07-31) to reflect the "increase in operation hours" with the applicable fee schedule effective July 16, 2019 through the end of current term.
 
2.
AI-71256
Approval of Change Order No. 29 related to elevators in connection with the construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas Inc., in the amount of $661,623.00.
 
3.
AI-71127
Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with AMT Auction Marketing (ranked #1-CC-06/18/19/AI #70819)  for RFP No. 2019-059 titled: Auctioneer & Related Services for Hidalgo County. 
 
4.
AI-71292
Presentation for discussion and action on the Request for Proposal packet for the project titled:  Hidalgo County Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management Services, Employee Assistance Program, Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment with inclusion of the incorporated changes, additions, modifications and all other directives, instructions by CC as a result of the Workshop and approved at the Special Meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 for the purpose of releasing said packet after the first advertisement is published which is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2019.
 
5.
AI-71289
Discussion and action in connection with the following contracts for services:
A.  E-18-115-07-28 electric energy;
B.  E-18-160-06-05 group health plan.
 
B.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-71241
A.  Requesting approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(2)'an item necessary to protect the health & safety of the residents of the county'... including local declaration of emergency by County Judge and extension of same;

B.  Acceptance and approval for the rental of up to Ten (10) Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll Off Containers (on an as needed basis) from Republic Services commencing upon approval of agenda item through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol, with a term that should not exceed thirty (30) days to address the removal of debris as a direct result of the flooding rain event of 06-24-19 with the rates detailed attached and subject to compliance with all requirements [form 1295, insurance certificate and legal counsel review of any agreement submitted or necessary.
 
2.
AI-71245
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for a road improvement project to a portion of Mile 10 Westgate (Mile 6) to FM 88 (Mile 5);
 
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the "Work") by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City.
 
3.
AI-71115
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and the City of Donna for the donation of Schroeder Park, pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't. Code Section 272.001.
 
C.
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-71043
a. Presentation of scoring grid [attached herein] for the purposes of ranking by Commissioner's Court, the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals for Hidalgo County Pct. 3 RFP: 2109-032-05-01-TDL "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)";

b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to negotiate a "Best and Final Offer" (BAFO) with the number one ranked participant of _______________________ for the provision of "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas" in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)".
 
2.
AI-71249
A. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the provision of "on call and as needed" engineering services to  Pct. #3 [thru CC action 07-01-19/R-AI #71065];
 
B. Pursuant to the previous action to approve a  professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $65,040.00 for the provision of services for Inspiration Road - Mile 5 to Mile 6 1/8 Projects;
  
C. Pursuant to same action herein of professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $9,200.00 for the provision of services for Tom Gil Road and Mile 5 1/2 road project.  
 
D.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-71277
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for "on-call" professional engineering services for "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings" within Precinct 4 subject to legal counsel's final review/approval as to form..
 
2.
AI-71275
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC for "on-call" professional engineering services for "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings" within Precinct 4 subject to final legal review.
 
3.
AI-71257
Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Professional Appraisal Services for On-Call Appraisal Review Services for Precinct No. 4.
 
E.
HIDTA
 
1.
AI-70838
Acceptance and approval of the continuation of the Software License Agreement and Support Services Addendum between Cardinal Tracking, Inc. and the Hidalgo County Criminal HIDTA Task Force for the provision of software/maintenance support services of the Badge Police Record Management System with the three (3) year Software License and Support Contract Period  from 10/1/2019 - 09/30/2022. (through project #2019-168)  with authority for County Judge to execute the agreement.
 
F.
IT Department
 
1.
AI-71155
Approval to purchase Products and Services through Netsync Network Solutions through TIPS/TAPS# 170203 in the amount of $103,727.51 thru Req 392135.
 
G.
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-70149
A.)  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(4) a Professional Service;
 
B.)  Acceptance and approval of a final negotiated professional service agreement with David Max Castro, a licensed pharmacist, for the provision of pharmacist-in-charge & related services for the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department in accordance with the Tex. Occupations Code §562.101 and 22 Tex. Admin. Code §291.92.
 
H.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-71258
Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $8,278.88 under the current "on-call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-18-227-09-18) for the provision of structural assessment engineering services at the Hidalgo County Jail (Kitchen Project).
 
2.
AI-70782
Presentation of the sole qualified vendor RGV Towers, LLC,  submitting the lowest and best bid for purpose of award of bid and approval of  the contract for project numbered/titled: "RFB #2019-036-07-16-HAG-Lease of Tower Space"- Sheriff's Office.
 
I.
Auditor's Office
 
1.
AI-71263
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7)-"Items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies";

b.  Approval to enter into a Computer Processing Software Subscription Services Agreement for a "vendor portal" with Weidenhammer Systems Corporation  with an annual support and subscription amount of $5,894.00 and up front service of $2,435.00 from 08/01/2019-07/31/2020 including approval for County Auditor to sign/execute the required documents.
 
J.
Co. Wide
 
1.
AI-71019
Presentation of the sole qualified vendor, Anrige Inc., dba, A Clean Portoco, for purpose of awarding bid  and approving the contract  for project numbered/titled: "RFSQ #2019-048A-06-24-HAG- Lease and Service of Portable Toilets and/or Showers" with a commencement date of July 17, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2019 but in no event to exceed the statutory procurement limit of $50K.
 
20.
Open Forum
 
21.
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-71181
Cause #CL-19-3350-D; Benita G. Hernandez & Petra Martinez v County of Hidalgo
 
D.
AI-71100
Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas
 
E.
AI-71203
Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County
 
F.
AI-71130
Claim of Brenda L. Valdez de Belmares
 
22.
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)
 
23.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-71182
Cause #CL-19-3350-D; Benita G. Hernandez & Petra Martinez v County of Hidalgo
 
D.
AI-71101
Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas
 
E.
AI-71204
Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County
 
F.
AI-71131
Claim of Brenda L. Valdez de Belmares
 
24.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
25.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
26.
Adjourn