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Agenda for CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
December 22, 2020
10:00 A.M.
                                          

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.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-78848
Discussion, consideration, and approval of new Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatements in Hidalgo County. 
 
7.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-78763
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management related to equipment loaned pursuant to Article 59.06(b) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
2. Authorization for District Attorney and Emergency Management Coordinator to sign document.
 
8.
District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa:
 
A.
AI-78805
Discussion and action on District Clerk Indemnification Request - Fee Account 2020 in the amount of $4,798.00
 
9.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A.
AI-78844
Requesting approval of 2021 Elected Official Bond and Oath:
Lazaro Gallardo - Constable, Pct. 3
Atanacio Gaitan - Constable Pct. 4
Martin Cantu - Constable Pct. 2
Pablo Villarreal, Jr. - Governor of Texas
Pablo Villarreal, Jr. - Tax Assessor-Collector
Pablo Villarreal, Jr. - Drainage District No. 1
David L. Fuentes - Commissioner, Pct. 1
Everardo Villarreal - Commissioner, Pct. 3
 
B.
AI-78864
Expectations of review and approval of 2021 Elected Official Bond.
Gilberto Saenz - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 Pl. 1
 
10.
Constable Pct. #2:
 
A.
AI-78853
Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable's Pct. 2 Office portion of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) FY2020 in the amount of $9,992.00
 
11.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-78787
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) 1284:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) SHSP-LETPA with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office.  
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under eGrants as authorized official.
 
B.
AI-78771
1. Authorization to accept Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) FY 2020 Award #2020-VD-BX-1241 on behalf of Hidalgo Co Sheriff's Office, Hidalgo Constable PCT 1, Hidalgo Constable PCT 2, Hidalgo Constable PCT 3, Hidalgo Constable PCT 4, Hidalgo Constable PCT 5, and Hidalgo Co Fire Marshal for the amount of $146,058.00. The total award shall be allocated between the aforementioned departments as follows: $89,229.00, $9,973.00, $9,992.00, $9,963.00, $9,954.00, $9,996.00, and $6,951.00 respectively.  
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign grant Award Document. 
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the  Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) FY 2020.
4. Approval to appropriate the budget for Sheriff's Office portion of the  Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) FY 2020 in the amount of $89,229.00
 
12.
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
 
B.
AI-78772
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval and calendar year 2021:
1. HIDTA Task Force (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 270-003 0016 Criminal Research Specialist 11
270-011 0045

2. URBAN COUNTY - CDBG (1288):
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 250-001 0019 Accounting Clerk I 06
Delete 250-001 0030 Administrative Assistant II 06
Delete 250-001 0032 Assistant Director, Urban County 19
 
C.
AI-78267
Jail (1100):
1. Approval to create four (4) full-time temporary positions, effective 01/01/2021 thru 06/30/2021 as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Rank
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer 01
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer 01
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer 01
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer 01

2. Approval for employee no. 245569 to continue employment in Detention Officer slot, effective 01/01/2021.

Elections (1100):
3. Approval to create fourteen (14) full-time temporary positions, effective 01/01/2021 thru 06/30/2021 as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician 04
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician 04
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician 04
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician 04

4. Approval for the following Elections Department employees to continue employment in positions listed below, effective 01/01/2021:
Employee No. Position Title
205656 Clerk I
213578 Clerk I
240168 Clerk I
241245 Clerk I
190780 Elections Surveyor
236357 Elections Surveyor
236772 Elections Surveyor
238848 Elections Surveyor

Tax Office (1100):
5. Approval to create six (6) full-time temporary positions, effective 01/01/2021 thru 03/31/2021 as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I 01
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I 01

 
D.
AI-78822
DA Civil Litigation (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Auto Allowance Proposed Auto Allowance
Increase Auto Allowance 080-013 0001 Attorney V 21 $4,000.00 $8,000.00
Increase Auto Allowance 080-013 0015 Attorney V 21 $4,000.00 $8,000.00
 
E.
AI-78859
Budget & Management (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 115-001 0021 Planning Analyst I 10
Create 115-001 0037 Administrative Assistant II 06
 
13.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-78797
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7); (a) "items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies".

2. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for Metro Fire Apparatus Specialties, Inc for Fire and Rescue equipment to be purchased for the City of Mercedes Fire Department in the amount of $23,630.00; subject to compliance with HB 1295. Metro Fire Apparatus Specialties, Inc, A sole vendor for fire rescue equipment. UCP Fiscal Years 32 (2019) City of Mercedes funds will be utilized.
 
14.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-78754
1. Preliminary Approval
a. J. Leal Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Jesus Eliu Leal De Leon) (Trosper Road & Mile 7 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
 Flood Zone: X
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
 Filling Stations:1
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention which will connect to an existing TxDot storm system at building permit stage.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen.
 Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF
 Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Trosper Road are paved.
 
b. Emily Villarreal Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Martin Villarreal) (Midway Road & Mile 5 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
 Flood Zone: B
 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 Mile 5 North Road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
 Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
 Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road and Midway Road are paved.
 
c. Owassa Springs Subdivision- Pct. 2 (The Three Rupperts, LLC.) (Owassa Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
 No. of Lots: 15 Single Family
 Flood Zone:B
 Estimated Number of 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 North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
 Paved: Yes, Owassa Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
 
d. Western Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Rigoberto Villarreal) (Western Road & Mile 6 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 42 Single Family
 Flood Zone:X
 Estimated Number of Streetlights: 18
 Filling Stations: 9
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by regional detention areas dedicated to HCDD#1.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
 Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's
 Paved: Yes, Western Road is paved.North Abram Road and 2 internal streets to be paved.
 
e. Blanquita Estates No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Cuesta Sol Development, LTD.) (Canton Road & F.M. 493)
 No. of Lots: 42 Single Family
 Flood Zone:C
 Estimated Number of Streetlights: 10
 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, Canton Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
 
f. El Pinto Estates Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Garvic Properties, LP) (El Pinto Road & Mesquite Lane)
 No. of Lots: 47 Single Family
 Flood Zone:C
 Estimated Number of Streetlights: 9
 Filling Stations: 6
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention areas along the rear of the lots.
 ETJ: No, Rural Area.
 Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's for lots 60-69 & sanitary sewer for the remaining lots.
 Paved: Yes, El Pinto Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
 
g. Encenada Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Roman Vera Jr.) (Terry Road & Mile 17 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 72 Single Family
 Flood Zone:X
 Estimated Number of Streetlights: 11
 Filling Stations: 7
 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 Edinburg.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Paved: Yes, Terry Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
 
h. Rio Rico Ranchettes No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (BPB Financial Services, LP) (Mile 4 North Road & Mile 1 1/2 East Road)
 No. of Lots: 79 Single Family
 Flood Zone:C
 Estimated Number of Streetlights: 11
 Filling Stations: 9
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by proposed drain ditch.
 ETJ: No, Rural area.
 Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
 Paved: Yes, Mile 4 North Road is paved.Mile 1 ½ East Road and 2 internal streets to be paved.
 
i. Cantera Hermosa Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J.H. McKeever) (Eldora Road & Tower Road)
 No. of Lots: 84 Single Family
 Flood Zone:C
 Estimated Number of Streetlights: 15
 Filling Stations: 6
 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 Alamo.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Paved: Yes, Eldora Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
 
2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. The Estates at Paloma Park Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Lionel W. Gegenheimer III) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road)
 No. of Lots: 8 Single Family
 Flood Zone:B
 Streetlights: 5
 Filling Stations: 3
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Alberta Road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been escrowed.
 Paved: Yes, Alberta Road is paved.
 *Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $12,000.00 for (8) OSSF's

b. Highland Manor Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Criselda Hinojosa) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
 No. of Lots: 11 Single Family
 Flood Zone:X
 Streetlights: N/A
 Filling Stations: 3
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 11 North Road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been escrowed.
 Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road is paved and Mile 5 ½ West Road to be paved.
 *Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $16,500.00 for (11) OSSF's

c. Sedona Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development) (Sioux Road & Tower Road)
 No. of Lots: 135 Single Family
 Flood Zone:B
 Streetlights: 21
 Filling Stations: 14
 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 Alamo.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Paved: Yes, Sioux Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
 *Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $343,286.30 for Paving & Drainage Imps.

d. Bon Viejo Phase 5 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
 No. of Lots: 42 Single Family
 Flood Zone:C
 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 have been installed.
 Paved: Yes, Mile 13 ½ North Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
 *Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $12,500.00 for Drain ditch & Lot grading.

3. Final Approval
a. AAA Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Angel De La Cerda) (Doffing Road & Mile 5 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 1 Multi- Family
 Flood Zone:X
 Streetlights: N/A
 Filling Stations: 1
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention and discharging onto Doffing Road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
 Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed.
 Paved: Yes, El Coyote Circle and Doffing Road are paved.
 
b. Rancho El Viejito Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Lucila Martinez De Cantu) (Anderson Road & Dillon Road)
 No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
 Flood Zone:C
 Streetlights: N/A
 Filling Stations: N/A
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain onto Anderson Road side 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.
 Paved: Yes, Anderson Road is paved.
 
c. T & O Ranch Subdivision – Pct. 3 (T & O Ranch Investments, LLC.) (Mesquite Lane & El Pinto Road)
 No. of Lots: 7 Single Family
 Flood Zone:C
 Streetlights: N/A
 Filling Stations: 1
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mesquite Lane Road side ditch.
 ETJ: No, Rural area.
 Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
 Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Agua SUD.
 Paved: Yes, Mesquite Lane is paved.
 
B.
AI-78843
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS 
a. Applicant: Nordhausen Utility Construction, LLC
 Legal Description:  36.97 acres out of lot 229 Hall Fifield Subdivision and all of lots C, D, E, & F Alamo Groves Subdivision (Proposed; Whalen Springs Subdivision) (Pct. 1) (Juarez Avenue & Whalen Road)
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 18" R.C.P. culvert pipe open cut crossing Whalen Road at intersection with Juarez Avenue.
 
b. Applicant: Electro Hi LLC.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Multiple installation of WI-FI network poles within the internal streets right of ways of Pueblo De Palmas Phase 1 Subdivision, Pueblo De Palmas North Phase 1 and Phase 2 Subdivision, Pueblo De Palmas Phase 3 Subdivision, Pueblo De Palmas Phase 4,  Pueblo De Palmas Phase 5 Subdivision, Pueblo De Palmas Phase 6 Subdivision and Taurus Estates No. 11 Subdivision.
 
C.
AI-78846
Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve the Waterline Access Agreement, between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 
15.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A.
AI-78776
Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 8 associated with  Liberty Road PH II Project from Mile 3 to FM 2221 (ROW CSJ:0921-02-364) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
16.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A.
AI-78779
UT-Health Snap-Ed Program (1100):
1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Health Science Center At Houston on behalf of its Department of Brownsville Regional Campus to provide Tu Salud/Si Cuenta Program activities for a period of one (1) year to expire September 30, 2021.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues associated with the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with UT-Health Science at Houston.
3. Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds in the amount of $ 120,000.00 into the Snap-Ed Program for anticipated program expenditures.
 
17.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-78841
TxDOT Pct.4 -FM676/M5(TAYLOR-WARE) 1315:
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Pct.4 R&B fund & CO2019A into Pct.4 TxDOT project FM676/M5(TAYLOR-WARE) in the total amount of $593,839.56 as project became a TxDOT project effective May 2020.
 
B.
AI-78836
TxDOT Pct.4 FM1925-Wallace-10st (1315):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from CO2017 & CO2018B into Pct.4 TxDOT project FM1925(Wallace-10st) in the amount of $500,000.00 as project became a TxDOT project effective June 2020.
 
C.
AI-78765
TXDOT - Pct 1 Mile 6W (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Mile 6W (SH107-Mile 14 1/2) Project, CSJ 0921-02-448, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
D.
AI-78663
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.
 
E.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-78786
CARES Act Relief Fund (1287):
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings for the CARES Act Relief Fund (1287) in the amount of $31,777.48 and appropriation of the same.
 
2.
AI-78782
Capital Projects Funds (13XX):
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and other revenue from various capital project funds and appropriation and interfund transfers of said capital project funds.
 
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.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
AI-78828
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 y line item, allotment or allocation, for the Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-ray and Renovations Project 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 finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use;"  

B.  Request to approve an 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.  Discussion and applicable action on the Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-ray and Renovations Project through the CC approved/selected construction option of cooperative purchasing programs awarded Job Order Contractors and/or Contractors including, but not limited to, the following:    
1.  Presentation of the three submitted proposals received for the project from contractors:        
a.  Noble Texas Builders, LLC;        
b.  Herrcon, LLC;
c.  A1 Facility Services
with action to accept and award [base bid and/or Alternates], issue Notice to Proceed and process a Purchase Order;  OR, in the alternative,

D.  Reject the three proposals received and discuss other options or any other alternatives that CC may want to adopt or implement.
 
2.
AI-78766
Approval and acceptance of a rebate check in the amount of $ 94,191.00 from The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) for participating 2019 thru 2020 fiscal years
 
B.
County Judge's Office:
 
1.
AI-78854
Office of Emergency Management:
Requesting approval of revised proposal with an increase of $________, to awarded contractor, Herrcon, due to required NDE (non-destructive examination) of concrete cylinder testing, required per Structural Engineered drawings, for the concrete deck and ramp renovations at the Strategic Stockpile/Storage Warehouse with a revised/new project total of $_________.
 
C.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-78845
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional 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 engineering services for the " Nolana Project (From FM 493 to FM 88)" in Precinct No. 1; 
 
Evaluators L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation Consors Engineers, LLC
Evaluator No.1 95 93 91
Evaluator No.2 95 90 93
Evaluator No.3 97 94 91
Total 287 277 275
Ranking      
 
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________________________for Precinct No.1 Nolana Project (From FM 493 to FM 88).
 
2.
AI-78816
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $60,920.00) as submitted by the project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, to provide engineering services through Contract# C-20-517-10-13 to evaluate and design the paving improvements for the "Mile 5 1/2 (M10-M11) Road Project in Pct.1. 
 
D.
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-78781
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 to C-15-336-09-15 between Hidalgo County and L&G Engineering for the "Eldora Rd" project to extend the termination date of said Agreement for an additional two (2) years.
 
2.
AI-78778
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement #2 to C-15-300-09-01 between Hidalgo County and L&G Engineering for the "Cesar Chavez Rd" project to extend the termination date of said Agreement for an additional two (2) years.
 
E.
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-78829
Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting authority to exercise the last one (1) year extension under the same rates, terms, and conditions, with STARR FEEDYARDS, LTD as provided in the current contract agreement C-17-222-11-28 Hidalgo County: Lease of Land for the Purpose of Farming-Pct. 3"  commencing December 28, 2020 and expiring on December 27, 2021.
 
F.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-78855
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc. - C-20-236-12-22 for the provision of "On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
 
2.
AI-78817
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Guzman & Munoz Engineering & Surveying, Inc. - C-20-235-12-22 for the provision of "On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
 
G.
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-78812
Requesting approval to renew the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and The County of Hidalgo. The purpose of the Agreement is surveillance and screening of Arboviral (Anthropod-borne) diseases in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
 
2.
AI-78857
Acceptance and approval of Amendment #1 to C-20-182-06-09, goERO International, LLC d/b/a ERO Architects for Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory Facility for the additional scope of work as detailed in the document attached herein.
 
3.
AI-78860
Requesting approval of revised proposal with an increase of $____________, to awarded contractor, Herrcon through (CC AI-77753- Regular), due to required NDE (non-destructive examination) of concrete cylinder testing, required per Structural Engineered drawings, for a new project total of $____________.
 
4.
AI-78847
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 [Health Department Modular Units repair], in order to assist with County medical expenses 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. 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 accept the revised proposal [prompted by  changes in the scope of work from the original proposal as required by engineer]  from Herrcon in the amount of $91,351.70 through our membership participation with BuyBoard contract 581-19 for the Remodel and Repair of a county-owned Modular Building in connection with the repair services for the Hidalgo County Health Department and subject to complete review and verification of all line items and pricing prior to requisition and purchase order protocol.

D.  Pursuant to the three items above, recommending rescission of R/AI #77683 for the Remodel and Repair of a county-owned Modular Building located on site at the HC Health Dept. and as explained due to the additional scope of work by engineer.
 
5.
AI-78802
Recommending rescission of Consent Agenda Item AI#78610 CC if 12-08-20 as it was inadvertently placed for action prematurely and was properly placed and addressed and approved on CC meeting of 12-15-20 under R/AI#78658.
 
H.
Facilities Management
 
1.
AI-78668
Requesting acceptance and approval to execute Agreement of Professional Services in connection with ERO's proposal in the amount of $40,000.00 under the current "on-call" agreement with PCT. 4 (C-19-200-07-30) for the architectural Pre-schematic design and study of the county-owned office facility located on McColl Road,fka, PlainsCaptial Bank with authority to issue/send Notice to Proceed [NTP], subject to HC/DA/Civil Section final review and approval as to legal form.
 
2.
AI-78824
Requesting approval to complete and submit  credit application, as requested by Turf Products, LP. for the purpose of setting up an account to procure supplies, with authority for Director of Facilities Management, Mr. Oscar Villarreal to sign document(s) subject final review by HC/DA/Civil Section as to legal form.
 
3.
AI-78823
Requesting approval to award the contract to sole qualified responder Upper Valley Mail Services, LLC for Mailing Services for Hidalgo County, contract C-20-402-12-22 but in no event to exceed the statutory bid limit of $50K.
 
I.
Budget & Management
 
1.
AI-78825
Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for "Actuarial Services for GASB 74 & 75" for Hidalgo County including the "Best and Final Offer". 
 
J.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-78858
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) utility terrain vehicles through the County's membership/participation with GSA Cooperative awarded vendor  MacGyver Solutions, Inc., under Contract # 47QSMA18D08QH [Expires:06/19/23] in the amount of $49,056.92. 
 
2.
AI-78757
Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to purchase thirteen (13) 2021 Ford Explorer (Police Interceptor) vehicles through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #20-8F000 thru awarded vendor, Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $442,555.75 [delivery fee included] plus a one time administration fee of $300.00 with delivery of Fleet projected between January and February.
 
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
 
B.
AI-78788
Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the County's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit
 
20.
AI-78798
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a.  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
b.  Law Enforcement COVID 19 Compensation Program
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
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:
 
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-78851
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Green
 
E.
AI-78793
1.  Hidalgo County v. Daniel Serna, Jr.

2.  Hidalgo County v. Gustavo Balderas
 
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)
 
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-78852
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Green
 
E.
AI-78794
1.  Hidalgo County v. Daniel Serna, Jr.

2.  Hidalgo County v. Gustavo Balderas
 
24.
Closed Session:
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
 
26.
Adjourn