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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING November 3, 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.
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
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-78089
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve payment of certain COVID-19 related overtime hours to FLSA covered employees listed in Exhibit A in accordance with Section 7.51 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and Section 8.40 of the Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual for overtime hours worked through December 31, 2020.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive Section 7.61 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and to approve payment of certain COVID-19 related overtime hours to FLSA non-covered employees listed in Exhibit B for overtime hours worked through December 31, 2020.
3. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive sections 7.41-7.42A of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and Sections 8.27-8.29 of the Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual and increase the Annual Leave Accrual Reserve Limit for calendar year 2020 for employees listed in Exhibit C as follows:
2. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive Section 7.61 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and to approve payment of certain COVID-19 related overtime hours to FLSA non-covered employees listed in Exhibit B for overtime hours worked through December 31, 2020.
3. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive sections 7.41-7.42A of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and Sections 8.27-8.29 of the Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual and increase the Annual Leave Accrual Reserve Limit for calendar year 2020 for employees listed in Exhibit C as follows:
| Years of Service | Annual Leave Accrual Limits (Increase) |
| Less than 10 years of service | 160 to 256 |
| 10 years of service but less than 15 years of service | 240 to 348 |
| 15 or more years of service | 320 to 440 |
C.
AI-78111
Approval to waive the 2021 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
D.
AI-78074
Domestic Relations Office (1100):
Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 238104, Director, Domestic Relations Office after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 11/09/2020.
Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 238104, Director, Domestic Relations Office after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 11/09/2020.
E.
AI-78088
HIDTA Task Force (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Approval of the following personnel related actions, effective next full pay period 11/09/2020 and in 2021:
Approval of the following personnel related actions, effective next full pay period 11/09/2020 and in 2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Current Position Title | Current Grade & Step | Requested Position Title | Requested Grade & Step |
| Reclassification | 270-003 | 0011 | Administrative Assistant IV | G10/S07 | Executive Assistant II | G13/S01 |
| 270-011 | 0034 |
F.
AI-78096
Urban County CDBG (1288)/ TxCDBG DISASTER RECOVERY (1288):
Approval of the following personnel related actions effective next full pay period and in 2021:
Approval of the following personnel related actions effective next full pay period and in 2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Change from Part-Time to Full-Time | 250-001 | 0021 | Custodian I | 01 |
| Delete | 250-001 | 0026 | Coordinator II, UCP | 11 |
| Create | 250-001 | 0034 | Coordinator I, UCP | 09 |
| Create | 250-001 | 0035 | Executive Assistant I | 11 |
| Delete | 250-006 | 0004 | Clerk II | 03 |
| Delete | 250-006 | 0003 | Coordinator II, UCP | 11 |
| Delete | 250-006 | 0006 | Coordinator II. UCP | 11 |
7.
Urban County:
A.
AI-78051
Requesting approval of the First Amendment to the 2018 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program Agreement between Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) and Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc., (AHSTI).
8.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-78076
Approval to submit request to realign available funds in the Immunization FY 21 grant program.
B.
AI-78079
Approval to submit request to realign available funds in the COVID-19 grant program.
C.
AI-78052
Approval to submit request to realign available funds in the TB State FY 21 grant program.
D.
AI-78054
Approval to submit request to realign available funds in the RLSS / LPHS FY 21 grant program.
E.
AI-78046
Approval to submit request to realign available funds in the TB Federal FY 20 grant program.
F.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
AI-78062
Approval of County Indigent Health Care Program Confidentiality Agreement for Human Service employee(s) #242802 and #122696.
9.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-78091
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept donation in the amount of $200 in gift cards from H-E-B for the use of Operation COVID-19 Shield.
B.
AI-78083
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to amend the 2020 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) budget for program year of 2020.
10.
Elections Administration:
A.
AI-78081
1. Elections:
A. Discussion on Election Updates.
2. Center for Technlogy & Civic Life (CTCL) Grant (1283):
A. Ratify and authorize the Hidalgo County Elections Department to pay overtime reimbursable under the Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL) grant terms and conditions.
B. Approval of intradepartmental transfer from the CTCL Grant to fund overtime and fringes expenses.
A. Discussion on Election Updates.
2. Center for Technlogy & Civic Life (CTCL) Grant (1283):
A. Ratify and authorize the Hidalgo County Elections Department to pay overtime reimbursable under the Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL) grant terms and conditions.
B. Approval of intradepartmental transfer from the CTCL Grant to fund overtime and fringes expenses.
11.
Veterans Services:
A.
AI-78100
Department Head/Veterans Service Officer, Felix M. Rodriguez, presenting 3rd Quarter Office Report to Commissioners Court.
B.
AI-77980
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Broken Arrow Grant (1283):
Requesting authorization and approval of the continuation of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Broken Arrow Grant for fiscal year 2021-2022 (7-1-2021 to 6-30-2022).
Requesting authorization and approval of the continuation of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Broken Arrow Grant for fiscal year 2021-2022 (7-1-2021 to 6-30-2022).
12.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-78108
Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as it relates to Funding for Texas General Land Office's CDBG-MIT 2015 and 2016 Floods State Mitigation Competitions. Main Floodwater Channel Expansion Projects - Phases 1 and 2.
13.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-78072
1. Public hearing regarding Local Parks Grant application being submitted to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
2. Public hearing regarding the application for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant to develop and improve Lopezville Park in Hidalgo County Precinct 2. A portion of the park being within the 100 year flood plain.
3. Requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Local Parks Grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
4. Approval of Local Park Grant Program Applicant's Certification & Program Assurances
5. Approval of Local Park Grant Program Assurance of Eligibility for Publicly Owned Land
6. Approval of an Order restricting Drilling and Mining activities with the designated park area due to grant requirements.
7. Authorization for the County Judge to sign all related documents.
2. Public hearing regarding the application for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant to develop and improve Lopezville Park in Hidalgo County Precinct 2. A portion of the park being within the 100 year flood plain.
3. Requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Local Parks Grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
4. Approval of Local Park Grant Program Applicant's Certification & Program Assurances
5. Approval of Local Park Grant Program Assurance of Eligibility for Publicly Owned Land
6. Approval of an Order restricting Drilling and Mining activities with the designated park area due to grant requirements.
7. Authorization for the County Judge to sign all related documents.
B.
AI-78117
Proclamation declaring October as National Chiropractic Health Month.
14.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
AI-78040
1. Acceptance and approval of Permit with Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 ("District") for Liberty Road Phase I and authorization for the County Judge to execute Permit.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County to issue payment of $60,000.00 to Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 for reimbursement of District's expenses related to construction of Liberty Road Phase I Project.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County to issue payment of $60,000.00 to Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 for reimbursement of District's expenses related to construction of Liberty Road Phase I Project.
15.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-78093
Resolution in honor of Mrs. Estella G. Lopez for seventy-five (75) years of dedicated employment with Sierra Title of Hidaglo County, Inc.
16.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-78118
Discussion, consideration and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and The University of Texas at Austin for participation in the Home to Texas Internship program.
B.
AI-78086
CARES Act Relief Funds (1287):
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.
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.
C.
AI-78075
TXDOT-Pct 4 FM676 (Ware Rd to Taylor RD.) (1315):
Approval of Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for FM 676 (Mile 5) from Taylor Road to Ware Road (CSJ #1064-01-043 / ROW CSJ #1064-01-047) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project.
Approval of Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for FM 676 (Mile 5) from Taylor Road to Ware Road (CSJ #1064-01-043 / ROW CSJ #1064-01-047) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project.
D.
AI-78092
Crim DA (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223):
1. Approval of back pay for employee #230693 in the amount of $2,222.30.
2. Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 10/26/2020 and in 2021.
1. Approval of back pay for employee #230693 in the amount of $2,222.30.
2. Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 10/26/2020 and in 2021.
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| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | Proposed Salary | G/S |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) |
080-002 | 0173 | Assistant District Attorney II | 15/01 | $47,668.00 | $61,670.00 | 15/02 |
| 080-007 (delete) | 0224 (delete) | $11,917.00 | $0 | N/A | |||
17.
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-78084
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (A)(4) a professional services;
B. Acceptance of the sole "Statement of Qualifications" received from Denika Adams, D.O. [contractual substitute for former Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Norma Jean Farley, MD] with approval to deem "Qualified" [after thorough review of submitted SOQ] in order to proceed to with finalizing a contract for "Contractor to Provide Turnkey Autopsy & Related Services" for Hidalgo County;
C. Action to "waive" the scoring of the sole response received by the designated committee [CC-9/01/20 R/AI#77121] inasmuch as the complete review of the submitted SOQ is compliant with all contents of the RFQ [as stated herein];
D. Acceptance and approval of a contract with Denika Adams, D.O. [C-20-519-11-03] for Contractor to provide Turnkey Autopsy & Related Services for Hidalgo County subject to final review as to form by HC/DA//Civil Section and compliance with all statutory compliance.
B. Acceptance of the sole "Statement of Qualifications" received from Denika Adams, D.O. [contractual substitute for former Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Norma Jean Farley, MD] with approval to deem "Qualified" [after thorough review of submitted SOQ] in order to proceed to with finalizing a contract for "Contractor to Provide Turnkey Autopsy & Related Services" for Hidalgo County;
C. Action to "waive" the scoring of the sole response received by the designated committee [CC-9/01/20 R/AI#77121] inasmuch as the complete review of the submitted SOQ is compliant with all contents of the RFQ [as stated herein];
D. Acceptance and approval of a contract with Denika Adams, D.O. [C-20-519-11-03] for Contractor to provide Turnkey Autopsy & Related Services for Hidalgo County subject to final review as to form by HC/DA//Civil Section and compliance with all statutory compliance.
2.
AI-78023
Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Appraisal District for year 2021 for participation with/in the following:
A. Self Funded Medical Insurance Program, Stop Loss, Pharmacy, Term Life, AD&D; and,
B. Voluntary Products.
3.
AI-78024
Presentation of the sole vendor, Center for Disease Detection, submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County -"Laboratory Services" through project No.: 2020-368-10-07-TDL.
B.
County Judge's Office
1.
AI-78103
A. "Discussion, consideration, and approval of a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by a line item, allotment, or allocation, for the delivery of the purchase of a Mobile Command Unit (purchase approved on 08/25/2020, AI-77003), while operating testing sites, responding to food distribution locations and otherwise coordinating the Hidalgo County COVID-19 response, it is critical that the Office of Emergency Management maintains complete communication and information management capabilities; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.";
B. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to TxLGC 262.024 (a)(1) & (2) as attached herein;
C. Requesting approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of $4,424.39 for the delivery of the Mobile Command Unit through LDV, Inc., in accordance with their HGAC contract, AM10-18, to be processed via a Purchase Order Increase under PO#820505, with authority for Emergency Management Coordinator or County Executive Officer to execute CO#1, as required by the vendor.
C.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-78067
Approval of Supplemental Agreement #2, C-15-427-12-15, L & G Engineering, to extend the termination date to December 14, 2021.
D.
Elections Department
1.
AI-78066
A, "Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary Help America Vote Act, aka, HAVA 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 Elections Department for the purchase of Mail Ballot Activity Portal in order to assist with County function related to mitigating public health measures due to the on-going COVID-19 emergency. the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.";
B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGV 262.024 (a)(1): an item that must be purchase 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 for the purchase of the Mail Ballot Activity Portal with Votec Corporation for a total of $ 9,502.60 for the upcoming 2020 presidential election through Req#422202.
B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGV 262.024 (a)(1): an item that must be purchase 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 for the purchase of the Mail Ballot Activity Portal with Votec Corporation for a total of $ 9,502.60 for the upcoming 2020 presidential election through Req#422202.
E.
Tax Office
1.
AI-78057
A. "Discussion, consideration, and action to approve 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 purchase of additional Two-Way Electronic Communicators for the new Weslaco Office as a function of government and of the County's efforts in mitigating the on-going COVID-19, the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use."
B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item that is necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens;
C. Requesting clarification of AI# 77936 [CC 10-27-20] to purchase 12 Two-Way Electronic Communicators for the new Weslaco Tax Office from REFCO in the reflect the corrected amount of $16,037.00 through Requisition# 00421660.
B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item that is necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens;
C. Requesting clarification of AI# 77936 [CC 10-27-20] to purchase 12 Two-Way Electronic Communicators for the new Weslaco Tax Office from REFCO in the reflect the corrected amount of $16,037.00 through Requisition# 00421660.
F.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-78101
Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid and approval of contract document w/#2020-494-11-03 [if required/issuance of a Purchase Order to evidence transaction or both] to Long Horn Bus Sales in connection with RFB #2020-494-10-21-20 titled: Purchase of a Prisoner Transport Bus for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
G.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-78019
Presentation of qualified responsible vendor, Loftin Equipment, submitting the best and lowest bid meeting all specifications and/or requirements for "Service, Repair, and Maintenance of County Generators" - Hidalgo County - Bid No.: 2020-507-10-07-TDL.
H.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-78060
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 purchase of Reme Halos and Ionizer in-duct air purifiers for Hidalgo County Facilities Management Department, in order to assist with County Public Health functions in mitigating the spread of 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."; and,
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 Reme Halo & Ionizer in-duct air purifiers through Trane U.S. Inc. in the total amount of $160,583.77.
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 Reme Halo & Ionizer in-duct air purifiers through Trane U.S. Inc. in the total amount of $160,583.77.
I.
Constables:
1.
AI-78097
Constable Pct. #1:
Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2020 F-150 Police Responder (Crew Cab model 4x4) vehicle through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #20-8F000 thru awarded vendor, Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $36,233.00 which includes delivery and a one time administration fee of $300.00.
Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2020 F-150 Police Responder (Crew Cab model 4x4) vehicle through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #20-8F000 thru awarded vendor, Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $36,233.00 which includes delivery and a one time administration fee of $300.00.
J.
Budget & Management:
1.
AI-78110
Requesting authority to exercise the second and final one (1) year extension as provided in the current contract C-18-140-07-03 under the same rates, terms and conditions with ETC Lite, LLC for "Healthcare Reform Employee Reporting Consultant".
18.
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-78042
Approval to accept settlement check from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company in the amount fo $7,193.71 to settle auto claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
C.
AI-78053
Approval of Hidalgo County Law Library Service Fee Schedule
19.
AI-78119
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Linn San Manuel Fire Department
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Linn San Manuel Fire Department
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
20.
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-78115
Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action regarding contract 05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center.
21.
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)
22.
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-78116
Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action regarding contract 05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center.
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Adjourn