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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING May 26, 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) 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 thirteen (13) full-time temporary positions for 30 weeks beginning 06/08/2020 and ending 12/31/2020, as follows:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Salary |
| Create | 901-033 | T060 - T067 | Case Study Manager | $18,528.00 |
| Create | 901-033 | T068 - T071 | Eligibility Worker II | $17,193.00 |
| Create | 901-033 | T072 | Accountant I | $19,292.00 |
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 06/08/2020:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Add Auto Allowance | 085-003 | 0005 | Public Defender II | 15 | $0.00 | $1,500.00 |
a. The Reserve Estates Subdivision- Pct.1 (Juan J. Coronado) (Victoria Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 26 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:4
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
Paved: Yes, Victoria Road is paved and 3 internal street to be paved.
b. Sunshine Estates No. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Jesus Flores Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 58 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:17
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
Paved: Yes, Jesus Flores Road and Monte Cristo Road are paved.4 internal streets to be paved.
2. Final Approval
a. Comarex No. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Alex Gonzalez) (Inspiration Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Streetlights: 5
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Inspiration Road is paved and 1 internal street has been paved.
b. Las Comadres #6 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal Jr.) (Iowa Road & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 66 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Streetlights: 19
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging to HCDD#1 Regional Detention Facility approximately ½ mile southwest from the proposed subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Iowa Road is paved and 4 internal streets have been paved.
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. La Plaza Norte Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 37 Single Family
Flood Zone:C
Streetlights: 11
Filling Stations: 2
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.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $8,000.00 for (2) Filling Stations
Paved: Yes, Mile 14 ½ North Road and 3 internal streets have been paved.
b. Las Villas Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 12 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 61 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: 11
Filling Stations: 4
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 Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $17,500.00 for (4) Filling Stations
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road is paved and 3 internal streets have been paved.
1. 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 the Hidalgo County COVID-19 Homestead Relief Program, in order to assist with expenses associated with provision of economic support in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
2. Presentation, discussion and approval of the Hidalgo County COVID-19 Homestead Relief Program eligibility criteria;
3. Discussion, consideration and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and Community Service Agency for administration of the Hidalgo County COVID-19 Homestead Relief Program.
4. Approval of certification of revenues received from the CARES Act Relief Funds in the amount of $7,500,000 for the Hidalgo County COVID-19 Homestead Relief Program and appropriation of the same, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check to Community Service Agency after auditing procedures by the County Auditor.
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the following: health expenses for communication and enforcement of public health orders
(exhibit A), public health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment
(exhibit B), public health expenses for disinfection of public areas and other facilities
(exhibit C), public health expenses for public safety measures
(exhibit D), expenses to improve telework capabilities for public employees
(exhibit E) and other related expenses reasonably necessary to the function of government
(exhibit F) in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
Approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 10N from Mile 6 to FM1015 (CSJ:0921-02-360) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project.
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings from various capital project funds and appropriation of the same.
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. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4), a professional service;
C. Approval of letter of engagement with "The J Ramirez Law Firm" for the provision of Bond Counsel Services to the County subject to compliance with HB 1295.
D. Discussion, consideration and action entering/approving an "Order" on professional legal services contract.
| Participants | CDR Maguire | Debris Tech | TCS Doc | Tetra Tech | TLC Engineering | Witt O'Brien's |
| Evaluator 1 | 98 | 93 | 95 | 91 | 92 | 92 |
| Evaluator 2 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 96 | 90 | 91 |
| Evaluator 3 | 80 | 83 | 88 | 98 | 92 | 89 |
| Evaluator 4 | 83 | 86 | 89 | 93 | 88 | 90 |
| Evaluator 5 | 81 | 79 | 95 | 98 | 78 | 87 |
| Total | 436 | 435 | 459 | 476 | 440 | 449 |
B. Requesting authority for the Purchasing Department to proceed and commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm, _________________________________ for Debris Monitoring & Management 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;
| Leonel Garza Jr. & Assoc | David Harper, CBRE, llc | Southmost Appraisal | |
| Evaluator No. 1 | 97 | 95 | 94 |
| Rank |
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.
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 | Appraisal Haus | Southmost Appraisal | |
| Evaluator No. 1 | 97 | 96 | 94 |
| Rank |
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.
| CARES Act Funding Proceeds | ||||
| Clinical Infrastructure and Support for Specimen/Vaccinations | ||||
| (Item for existing Health Department Facilities) | ||||
| Generator and Transfer Switch Capability | ||||
| Generator/transfer switches/installation for clinics | ||||
| IT Technology and Data Communications Enhancements | ||||
| Software-HIPAA Privacy Compliance | ||||
| Electronic Medical Records Systems | ||||
| EMR Data Interoperability -Upgrades and Enhancements | ||||
| Temporary Facilities to Support Response and Mitigation of Covid 19 | ||||
| Lease of New Building | ||||
| Renovation of Existing Building | ||||
| Site Improvements | ||||
| Public Health Support | ||||
| Disinfectant large machine (10) | ||||
| Disinfectant smaller machine (10) | ||||
| Supplies for the disinfectant machines | ||||
| Vaccine and specimen refrigerator | ||||
| Upright Refrigerator for packing supplies (ice packs) | ||||
| Remote temperature guards for fridges and other unites | ||||
| CAPR's (Helmet Unit) air purifying systems | ||||
| Batteries of CAPR's | ||||
| Biohazard waste supplies | ||||
| Temperature Screening Devices | ||||
| $4.160 M | ||||
B. Requesting approval to purchase the following machinery through the County's membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative under Contract #101816-HCE [expires 12/15/2020]:
| Requisition | Vendor | Model | Amount |
| 00415539 | Lone Star Forklift, Inc. | Hyundai 50DA-9 | $53,897.00 |
a. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
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
