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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING April 7, 2020 10:00 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:
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: hidalgocounty.us
To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 292-7630 and you will be given further instruction and be provided with a toll free number at that time.
1. Requesting approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG) for the Region 3 - Border Prosecution Unit Grant #2537809 to include a Supplemental Award in the amount of $619,859.00.
Approval of the 2020 appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Chapter 59 Fund in the amount of $34,747.19.
Approval of the 2020 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund in the amount of $2,933.26.
Approval of 2020 Appropriation of funds into Pct. 3 Federal Sharing DOJ Fund (1261) in the total amount of $75,902.42 into various accounts.
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 3 weeks beginning 04/13/2020 and ending 04/30/2020:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot# | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 007-001 | T006 | Court Coordinator (DC) | 16 |
1. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee no. 239321, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval.
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Supplemental Allowance | Proposed Supplemental Allowance | Net Change |
| Delete Supplemental Allowance | 080-007 | 0179 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $4,340.00 | $0.00 | ($4,340.00) |
| 080-002 | A123 | $5,740.00 | $0.00 | ($5,740.00) | |||
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 080-007 | 0138 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $0.00 | $4,340.00 | $4,340.00 |
| 080-002 | 0119 | $0.00 | $5,740.00 | $5,740.00 |
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position TItle | Grade |
| Create | 340-076 | 0001 | COVID-19 Registered Nurse IV | 17 |
| Create | 340-076 | 0002 | COVID-19 Epidemiologist I | 13 |
| Create | 340-076 | 0003 | COVID-19 Licensed Vocational Nurse II | 11 |
| Create | 340-076 | 0004 | COVID-19 Licensed Vocational Nurse II | 11 |
| Create | 340-076 | 0005 | COVID-19 Licensed Vocational Nurse II | 11 |
| Create | 340-076 | 0006 | COVID-19 Medical Technician I | 05 |
| Create | 340-076 | 0007 | COVID-19 Medical Technician I | 05 |
| Create | 340-076 | 0008 | COVID-19 Medical Technician I | 05 |
2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List to include the new COVID-19 positions.
1. Requesting approval to ratify the grant application for COVID-19 funds.
2. Requesting approval to accept and to have County Judge e-sign the COVID-19 grant contract HHS000769200001 and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $705,320.00 and appropriation of same.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $10,250.00 and to appropriate the same.
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Employee/ID: | Description: | New Service Plan: | Equipment/Cost: |
| Ricardo Guerrero / 026689 | New cell phone w/ service | 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins + MSG Unl + Email&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month | Samsung Galaxy A50 @ $0 |
| Maryann Denner / 137839 | New cell phone w/ service | 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins + MSG Unl + Email&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month | Samsung Galaxy A50 @ $0 |
| Employee/ID: | Description: | Service Plan: | Equipment/Cost: |
| Rhonda L Cruz-Mora / 115126 | New MiFi w/ Service | Custom 4G Unl. MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety & First Responders @ $37.99/mo | MiFi 8800L @ $0 |
| Department: | Employee/ID: | Description: | New Service Plan: | Equipment/Cost: |
| Comm. Pct. 4 | Laura E. Garcia Aviles / 238538 | New iPhone w/ service | 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins + MSG Unl. + Email&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) per month | Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB @ $549.99 |
| Emergency Mgmt. | Cynthia Castro / | New iPhone w/ service | 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins + MSG Unl. + Email&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) per month | iPhone XR 64GB @ $0 |
| Emergency Mgmt. | Cynthia Castro / | New MiFi w/ service | Custom 4G Unlm MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/mo | MiFi 8800L @ $0 |
| CC#7 | County Court #7 | New iPhone w/ Service | 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins + MSG Unl. + Email&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) per month | iPhone Xs 64GB @ $0 |
1. Requesting approval to accept the Lactation Support Center Services Program Contract No. HHS000455900001, Amendment No.1 in the amount of $400,000.00 for the contract term September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2021.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Lactation Support Center Services Program Grant and Signature Page attachment B and B1 - Budget.
3.Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $200,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
2. Requesting approval of payment in the amount of $325.00 to TCEQ for the application fee with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective grant year 2020:
| From | To | ||||||
| Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S |
| 350-002 | 0038 | Breastfeeding Coordinator Assistant |
09/01 | 350-001 | 0268 | Breastfeeding Coordinator Assistant | 09/01 |
| Program# | Program | Amount |
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| 240-005 | 1115 Waiver | $179,686.00 |
| 125-035 | New Courthouse | $25,270.16 |
| 200-010 | CC & DC E-Filing | $29,230.44 |
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
Approval of clarification to agenda item #74980 stated for the record slot number T014. The correct slot number is T018.
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).
B. Approval of issuance of the PO# 814604 [03-28-20] to vendor, Absolute Business Consulting Group [thru a cooperative purchasing contract] in the amount of $9,500.00;
C. Acceptance and approval of consulting and other related services contract between awarded vendor, Absolute Business Consulting Group and Hidalgo County through county's membership/participation in Region 8 Education Service Center Cooperative Purchasing Program TIPS with authority to execute agreement.
b. Pursuant to contract with B2Z Engineering, (Article 15) C-20-100-03-10, a request for approval by the engineer to permit the subcontracting of Legacy Engineering Group to provide the traffic signal warrant analysis for the Hidalgo County Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road (Javalina Drive) Extension Project.
B. Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award to Telepro Communications through the TIPS/TAPS Contract #190302 with authority to process purchase order through the following requisition after verification of pricing is completed:
| Requisition No. | Amount | Description of Services |
| 410893 | $415,922.77 | Communication/Surveillance System (including installation) for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project Phase I & II |
a. County response to disaster/health emergency
b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
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)
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
