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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING July 28, 2020 1:45 P.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
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.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-76600
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the memorandum of understanding between Workforce Solutions, the County of Hidalgo, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
7.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-76547
Sheriff-Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of July 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's Authorized Official and to sign required document.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of July 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's Authorized Official and to sign required document.
8.
Constable Pct. #1:
A.
AI-76545
Constable Pct. 1 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants for the period of July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants for the period of July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
9.
Constable Pct. #2:
A.
AI-76440
Constable Pct. 2 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants for the period of July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants for the period of July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
10.
Human Resources:
A.
Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
B.
AI-76550
Health ELC-COVID (1293):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List to include the new COVID-19 Epidemiology Technologist I, COVID-19 Epidemiology Technologist II, and the COVID-19 Epidemiology Technician I positions.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 340-077 | 0001 | COVID-19 Epidemiology Technologist II | 14 |
| Create | 340-077 | 0002 | COVID-19 Epidemiology Technologist I | 13 |
| Create | 340-077 | 0003 | COVID-19 Epidemiology Technician I | 09 |
2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List to include the new COVID-19 Epidemiology Technologist I, COVID-19 Epidemiology Technologist II, and the COVID-19 Epidemiology Technician I positions.
C.
AI-76468
CARES Act Relief Fund (1287):
1.Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for personnel costs to create two (2) Forensic Center Attendant positions and one (1) COVID-19 Communications Coordinator to assist with County actions to facilitate compliance with public health measures addressing 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 to create the following time-limited positions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval (District Attorney's Office & County Judge's Office) :
3. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List to include the new Forensic Center Attendant and COVID-19 Communications Coordinator positions.
1.Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for personnel costs to create two (2) Forensic Center Attendant positions and one (1) COVID-19 Communications Coordinator to assist with County actions to facilitate compliance with public health measures addressing 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 to create the following time-limited positions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval (District Attorney's Office & County Judge's Office) :
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 115-096 | 0031 | Forensic Center Attendant | 06 |
| Create | 115-096 | 0032 | Forensic Center Attendant | 06 |
| Create | 115-096 | 0033 | COVID-19 Communications Coordinator | 16 |
3. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List to include the new Forensic Center Attendant and COVID-19 Communications Coordinator positions.
11.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-76533
1. Requesting approval to accept the ELC-COVID grant contract HHS000812700025 in the amount of $358,787.00 to be effective August 1, 2020 and end April 30, 2022 and for County Judge to e-sign the contract and related documents.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $358,787.00 and appropriation of the same.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $358,787.00 and appropriation of the same.
B.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
AI-76330
Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/20 - 8/31/21.
2.
AI-76331
A. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program - Level 2 Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/20 - 8/31/21.
B. Discussion and approval of funding sources for CICHP Level 2 Program.
B. Discussion and approval of funding sources for CICHP Level 2 Program.
12.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-76495
Discussion/Approval of Relocation of Two Centers:
1. Edinburg I HS Center to Edinburg II HS Center
2. T. Roosevelt HS Center to Bohman Elementary
1. Edinburg I HS Center to Edinburg II HS Center
2. T. Roosevelt HS Center to Bohman Elementary
B.
AI-76497
Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and McAllen Independent School District
C.
AI-76521
1. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 for Professional Services to Provide Medical and Dental Services and Mental Health Services
2. Presentation of Responses Received for the Purpose of Commissioner's Court Accepting the Providers as "Qualified" in Order to Proceed to the Next Phase of the Procurement Process - Negotiating Contracts:
2. Presentation of Responses Received for the Purpose of Commissioner's Court Accepting the Providers as "Qualified" in Order to Proceed to the Next Phase of the Procurement Process - Negotiating Contracts:
| MEDICAL and DENTAL RFQ #2020-002-03-31-AS |
| A. G. Athanasi Orfanos, M.D., P.A. (Medical) |
| B. Dr. Bose, Industrial and Family Medicine, PLLC dba, Industrial Health Works (Medical) |
| C. Growing Smiles Children's Dental Care Center, PC (Dental) |
| D. Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. (Medical/Dental) |
| MENTAL HEALTH RFQ 2020-003-03-31-AS |
| A. Generations Growing Together, Inc., dba Growing Generations of South Texas |
| B. Linda Diane Myers |
| C. Illeana E. Castro |
3. Approval for Head Start to Negotiate Contracts (in a form approved by Legal Counsel) for all the Professional Service Providers as Requested through the Hidalgo County Head Start Program's RFQ for said Services as as Detailed Above Attached Hereto
D.
AI-76494
Discussion/Approval of Program Calendars for Program Year 2020-2021
13.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-76538
Discussion, consideration, and action to accept check in the amount of $5,000 from Vistra Corporate Services Company, as Agent for benefit of Hidalgo County Residents for the TXU Energy Aid Program.
B.
AI-76603
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Community Advisory Board regarding approval of PY 2020 CNA, CAP Plan, and Budget.
14.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-76551
1.
Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. San Martin No. 6 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch) (Canton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 87 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:16
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: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
Paved: Yes, Canton Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
2. Preliminary Approval
a. RG Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Candelario Adame) (Border Road & F.M. 495)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
Flood Zone:C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Border Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
Paved: Yes, Border Road is paved.
b. San Rafael Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 57 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed 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, Trenton Road & Dillon Road are paved.6 internal streets to be paved.
c. Whalen Springs Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Richard Ruppert) (Whalen Road & Moore Road)
No. of Lots: 57 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by proposed 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, Whalen Road, Moore Road and Juarez Avenue are paved.2 internal streets to be paved.
d. San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Ph. II Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza) (Mile 14 North Road & Mile 4 West Road)
No. of Lots: 60 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:5
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, Mile 14 North Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
3. Final Approval
a. Garcia Oak Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jose Luis Garcia) (Milano's Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 5 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Milano's Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Milano's Road and Mile 7 North Road are paved.
4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Little Prairie South Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Orlando Sanchez) (Engelman Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Engelman Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed.
*Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Engelman Road is paved.
b. KK & H Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Heriberto & Flor E. Salinas) (Uresti Road & Davis Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Uresti Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed.
*Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Uresti Road is paved.
c. Las Gardenias Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maricela Garza Rodriguez) (Valverde Road & Mile 19 North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family, 1 Multi-Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: 1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Mile 19 North Road and Valverde Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been escrowed.
*Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $8,500.00 for 3 OSSF's.
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road and Mile 19 North Road are paved.
a. San Martin No. 6 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch) (Canton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 87 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:16
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: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
Paved: Yes, Canton Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
2. Preliminary Approval
a. RG Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Candelario Adame) (Border Road & F.M. 495)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
Flood Zone:C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Border Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
Paved: Yes, Border Road is paved.
b. San Rafael Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 57 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed 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, Trenton Road & Dillon Road are paved.6 internal streets to be paved.
c. Whalen Springs Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Richard Ruppert) (Whalen Road & Moore Road)
No. of Lots: 57 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by proposed 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, Whalen Road, Moore Road and Juarez Avenue are paved.2 internal streets to be paved.
d. San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Ph. II Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza) (Mile 14 North Road & Mile 4 West Road)
No. of Lots: 60 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:5
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, Mile 14 North Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
3. Final Approval
a. Garcia Oak Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jose Luis Garcia) (Milano's Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 5 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Milano's Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Milano's Road and Mile 7 North Road are paved.
4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Little Prairie South Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Orlando Sanchez) (Engelman Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Engelman Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed.
*Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Engelman Road is paved.
b. KK & H Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Heriberto & Flor E. Salinas) (Uresti Road & Davis Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Uresti Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed.
*Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Uresti Road is paved.
c. Las Gardenias Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maricela Garza Rodriguez) (Valverde Road & Mile 19 North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family, 1 Multi-Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: 1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Mile 19 North Road and Valverde Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been escrowed.
*Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $8,500.00 for 3 OSSF's.
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road and Mile 19 North Road are paved.
15.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-76593
1. Ratification of the submission of a grant extension request to Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation to allow additional time for completion of the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project.
2. Request for approval to accept the extension of time granted by Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation for the completion of the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project from 9/14/2020 to 9/21/2020.
2. Request for approval to accept the extension of time granted by Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation for the completion of the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project from 9/14/2020 to 9/21/2020.
16.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
AI-76563
Requesting approval to accept counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 50 associated with the Veterans Blvd. project with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
17.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-76576
CARES Act Relief Funds (1287):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, as listed on Exhibit A, to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation 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.
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, as listed on Exhibit A, to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation 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.
B.
AI-76609
CTIF Grant (1312):
1. Approval to accept the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) Grant award in the amount of $478,654.
2. Pursuant to Title 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 15.191, discussion, consideration, and approval of the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and approval of resolution authorizing the County Judge to sign said agreement and designating the County Judge and County Auditor as authorized county representatives to sign all other documentation related to the grant as necessary.
1. Approval to accept the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) Grant award in the amount of $478,654.
2. Pursuant to Title 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 15.191, discussion, consideration, and approval of the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and approval of resolution authorizing the County Judge to sign said agreement and designating the County Judge and County Auditor as authorized county representatives to sign all other documentation related to the grant as necessary.
C.
AI-76611
Discussion, consideration and approval of an Advanced Primary Care Service Agreement between Hidalgo County, Vera Whole Health, Inc. and Vera Whole Health WA, P.C.
18.
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.
Hidalgo County
1.
AI-76612
A. "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 unforeseen increase in fatalities creating the necessity to expand dead body pickup and transport in order to assist with County functions related to the medical and public health measures addressing 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";
B. Acceptance and approval of a short term "Amendment" [subject to legal counsel legal review/approval as to legal form] to agreement #C-18-149-11-06 for the services of: "Dead Body Pickup and Transport Services" between Hidalgo County and Elite Transport and Clean-Up Service prompted directly by the COVID-19 Pandemic creating a need for Emergency Fatality Management measures in order to maintain county public health operations.
2.
AI-76592
Acceptance and approval of Hidalgo County Bio Safety Laboratory Pre-Design Submittal Report [06-19-20] from GOERO International, LLC [contracted architect firm for the facility design & construction CC 06-09-20/R AI#75885] which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Program of spaces; 2. Probable Cost of Construction, and 3. the Design Schedule.
3.
AI-76599
A. 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 a line item, allotment or allocation, for the Lease of a Warehouse Facility for Emergency Fatality Management, in order to assist with County actions to facilitate compliance with public health measures addressing the ongoing COVID-19 emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is necessary for the intended use.;
B. Requesting exemption for competitive bidding requirement under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(1),(2) and/or (6) as further detailed as attached herein;
C. Acceptance and approval of a short-term Lease of a Warehouse Facility [33K sq. ft.] to address Emergency Fatality Management between Hidalgo County and Alberto J. Garza-Villarreal, dba, Villa Kapital, LLC with an implementation date of 07-24-20 [due to impending storm related urgency] subject to compliance with all statutory and county requirements and legal counsel's final review and approval as to form.
B. Requesting exemption for competitive bidding requirement under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(1),(2) and/or (6) as further detailed as attached herein;
C. Acceptance and approval of a short-term Lease of a Warehouse Facility [33K sq. ft.] to address Emergency Fatality Management between Hidalgo County and Alberto J. Garza-Villarreal, dba, Villa Kapital, LLC with an implementation date of 07-24-20 [due to impending storm related urgency] subject to compliance with all statutory and county requirements and legal counsel's final review and approval as to form.
B.
County Judge's Office
1.
AI-76622
Emergency Management:
A. "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 Office of Emergency Management for the relocation [due to lack of space at present location] to two county owned buildings in need of renovations and/or repairs to serve as Emergency Operations and Call Centers in order to assist with County functions related to the public health measures addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing herein find that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.";
B. Acceptance and approval of an AIA B 101 Form of Agreement between Hidalgo County and Rike/Ogden/Figueroa/Allex Architects [ROFA] in connection with the project specific: Renovation/Remodeling of two county owned buildings to serve as Emergency Operations and Call Centers for the Office of Emergency Management subject to compliance with all requirements and legal counsel's final review and approval as to legal form.
A. "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 Office of Emergency Management for the relocation [due to lack of space at present location] to two county owned buildings in need of renovations and/or repairs to serve as Emergency Operations and Call Centers in order to assist with County functions related to the public health measures addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing herein find that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.";
B. Acceptance and approval of an AIA B 101 Form of Agreement between Hidalgo County and Rike/Ogden/Figueroa/Allex Architects [ROFA] in connection with the project specific: Renovation/Remodeling of two county owned buildings to serve as Emergency Operations and Call Centers for the Office of Emergency Management subject to compliance with all requirements and legal counsel's final review and approval as to legal form.
C.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-76554
Approval to purchase one (1) 2000 Gallon PTO Water Tank & (1) 2000 Gallon Gravity Flow Truck from Truckers Equipment evidenced through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol.
(1) 2000 Gallon PTO Water Tank $ 24,195.00
(1) 2000 Gallon Gravity Flow Truck $ 17,745.00
2.
AI-76598
Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of professional appraisal services on an "on-call basis" for "Projects in General", for Pct. 1 with Appraisal Haus, Inc. [approved CC 07/14/2020] Subject to legal approval.
D.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-76389
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, through Contract No. C-17-194-08-08 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $29,023.00 for the Pct #2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project.
E.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-76558
Requesting approval of an Access Agreement (Right of Entry) between County of Hidalgo and NexTier Completion Solutions, Inc. for property located within Pct. #3.
2.
AI-76587
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 Mile 3 N. Road Project," in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 (a TxDOT Project), RFQ No.2020-164-08-17-RFV, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required.
3.
AI-76618
Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 3 and as approved for negotiations CC 6/16/20.
F.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-76512
Presentation of bid(s) received as detailed and attached herein for the purpose of award and approval of contract to Merry X-Ray Corporation [vendor meeting all specifications and/or requirements ]for RFB No 2020-172-07-15-JJR titled: "X-Ray Machine Purchase" and evidence of such award through the purchase order protocol.
2.
AI-76608
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $43,850.00) as submitted by the civil engineer, SAMES, Inc., to provide engineering services for the "Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio Safety Laboratory," through Contract No. C-20-183-07-21.
G.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-76564
A. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current contract E-19-147-07-16 for Hidalgo County- "Lease of Tower Space La Joya" with SBA Communications Corporation under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded.
B. Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications-requirements, legal notice, etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County- " Lease of Tower Space La Joya" RFB 2020-221-08-19-ABV including the re-advertising when/if applicable.
H.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-76557
A. "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-Purchase Temperature Screening Devices from 3 vendors (SafeCheck, POPShap LLC and WiFiRus LLC], in order to assist with County functions related to public health measures for the safety of all workers and residents using and/or visiting county facilities to mitigate and address the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use";
B. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens.
C. Requesting approval to purchase the following temperature screening devices to be utilized at different county-owned offices, facilities and locations as detailed on scheduled attached: Body Scanners from SafeCheck, Body Temperature Bundle of 3 devices from POPShap LLC and Termal Biometric from WiFiRus LLC the amount of $423,335.00.
B. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens.
C. Requesting approval to purchase the following temperature screening devices to be utilized at different county-owned offices, facilities and locations as detailed on scheduled attached: Body Scanners from SafeCheck, Body Temperature Bundle of 3 devices from POPShap LLC and Termal Biometric from WiFiRus LLC the amount of $423,335.00.
I.
IT Department:
1.
AI-76590
Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $600.00 prior to services being rendered Anthony Covacevich Consultant D/B/A/ Accessibility Checks & Controls -designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of the final inspection after the renovation by RAS inspector:
Project Name: 2019-057 Network Operation Center (NOC) at HC Annex Bldg NOC Renovation at 100 E. Cano St. 4th Floor Edinburg, Texas
Project # TABS 2019006235
Project Name: 2019-057 Network Operation Center (NOC) at HC Annex Bldg NOC Renovation at 100 E. Cano St. 4th Floor Edinburg, Texas
Project # TABS 2019006235
19.
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
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
B.
AI-76601
1. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for water service with the City of Edinburg for (1) water meter for the COVID-19 Response portable buildings, with authority for County Judge and/or Executive Officer to sign all applicable forms;
2. Approval of payment to the City of Edinburg in the amount of $2,110.00 for the 2" water meter for the COVID -19 Response portable buildings, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
20.
AI-76594
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
a. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
1. McAllen Transitional Care Center - Bed Reserve Agreement
c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
a. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
1. McAllen Transitional Care Center - Bed Reserve Agreement
c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
21.
Closed Session:
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:
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:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
C.
Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation
D.
AI-76574
Consultation with attorney regarding Proof of Claim filing in the Purdue Bankruptcy for the opioid litigation.
E.
AI-76548
Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al
F.
AI-76559
Hidalgo County v. Gerardo Medina Lugo
G.
AI-76570
TWCCRD No. 1B19946: B.G. v. Co.
H.
AI-76616
EEOC Charge No. 451-2020-02002 A.B. v. County of Hidalgo
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)
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.
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency
D.
AI-76575
Consultation with attorney regarding Proof of Claim filing in the Purdue Bankruptcy for the opioid litigation.
E.
AI-76549
Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al
F.
AI-76560
Hidalgo County v. Gerardo Medina Lugo
G.
AI-76571
TWCCRD No. 1B19946: B.G. v. Co.
H.
AI-76619
EEOC Charge No. 451-2020-02002 A.B. v. County of Hidalgo
24.
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
25.
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
26.
Adjourn