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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING August 11, 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: 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.
Discussion and update as it relates to Hurricane Hanna.
1. Approval to accept the Howard G. Buffett Grant in the amount of $22,563.27, effective 04/01/2020 through 05/31/2020.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Howard G. Buffett Grant funds in the amount of $22,563.27 and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents as required by the grantor:
- Grant Letter
- Term and Policies Agreement
- Acknowledgment of Contribution
1. Approval of FY 2020 Overtime Agreement between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
2. Approval to request OCDETF overtime (ot) funds in the amount of 5,000.00.
3. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff, as local official, to sign agreement form and related documents.
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. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/17/2020:
| Action | Dept./Prg | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance Amount | Proposed Allowance Amount |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0233 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0403 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0334 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0128 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
2. Approval for Richard F. Cortez, as County Judge to sign Amendment documents.
B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate.
E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates.
F. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures.
2. Discussion, consideration and authority for the County Judge to order the November 3, 2020 General Election.
1. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Grant Contract HHS000804500001 in the amount of $11,323,544 for the contract period of FY 2021 October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to DocuSign the contract and related documents.
1. Approval to Redistribution of Funding Notice FY 20 from the Health Human Services Commission /DSHS in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Extra Other Funding Program (024).
2. Approval to de-obligate $250,000.00 from Extra Other Funding (Prog. 024).
3. Approval to appropriate $125,000.00 into the IPE Program (Prog. 023) and $125,000.00 into the COVID-19 Program (Prog. 026).
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.
Approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 6W from SH107 to Mile 11 North (CSJ:0921-02-286) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Pct. 1-ICA Weslaco-M10N (M6W-FM1015), program 255 (1200) to Pct. 1-ICA-Weslaco-M10N (M6W-FM1015) (1315) in the amount of $130,500 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from R&B (1200) into TxDOT (1315) in the amount of $26,869.60 to fund supplemental #2 to WA#1.
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective 08/03/2020:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Obj. Code | Position Title | Current Grade & Step/Allowance | Proposed Grade & Step/Allowance |
| Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity | 270-003 | 0004 | 113 | Criminal Investigator II | G14/S01 | G14/S01 |
| 270-011 | A047 | 115 | 0.00 | 780.00 |
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of Weslaco for ICA Weslaco M10N (M6W-FM1015) Project.
b. Approval of appropriation and interfund transfer in the amount of $130,500 to fund Pct. 1 Weslaco ICA-M10N (M6W-FM1015) project expenditures.
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 procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7) as attached herein;
C. Acceptance and approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for "Lodox NA, LLC" for the purchase of eXtero-dr Digital Radiography Image System including any present and future accessories, supplies, support, service, and maintenance from CIMS (Clinical Image Management Systems, Quote #11011 in the amount of $565,550.00 to be used by Hidalgo County Forensic Center with said declaration to remain in effect while in place or until revoked by HCCC.
D. Approval of MSA (Master Service Agreement) with CIMS (Clinical Image Management Systems) sole Texas distributor of Lodox NA, LLC products.
E. Pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, authority for County Treasurer to issue a 20% down payment upon execution of the Agreement, 70% due upon delivery of the system, and final 10% net 30 after installation, after procurement procedure has been completed by the County Auditor's Office.
A. 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 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 an/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 a Service 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.
B. Requesting to award All Valley Charters, LLC for the provisions of bus transport services commencing upon approval and expiring on 12/31/2020, subject to Form 1295.
B. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.001 - 794.003 (2) (3) requesting approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement {ILA} between Hidalgo County [SO] and the City of Alton for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus law enforcement vehicles.
Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose Declaration: for Fiscal Year 2020 to include the purchase through [the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol of Hidalgo County] of miscellaneous items with the affixing of any applicable identifying JP3-2 Logos [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items as needed] which assist in efforts in disseminating information of educational and health awareness, public safety services and programs affecting the community including, but not limited to the following: pencils, pens, color pencils, hand sanitizers, rulers, notebooks, school boxes/school pouches, cinch backpacks, crayons, calendars, lanyards, stress balls, key chains, computer cleaning cloths, table covers, tent, banners.
B. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(1)(2)(7), attached herein; and
C. Requesting approval to purchase Disposable Lab Coat through distributor Promo Universal LLC in the total amount of $93,000.00.
B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding/procurement requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024(a)(1) and (2) attached herein;
C. Approval to submit a Wireless Pole Attachment License Agreement between Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC), Inc. and Hidalgo County for the installation of equipment supporting the Hidalgo Count Wifi Project subject to legal review
D. Approval to submit a Wireless Pole Attachment License Agreement between American Electric Power (AEP) and Hidalgo County for the installation of equipment supporting the Hidalgo Count Wifi Project subject to legal review
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a. Interlocal cooperation agreement with the Municipalities
b. Interlocal cooperation agreement with McAllen Independent School District
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
