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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING December 29, 2020 2:00 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-78849
Discussion and approval of Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and Merastar Insurance Company and approve Order on the same.
7.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-78903
Approval of professional consulting services agreement between Rosa Isela Martinez and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office for research, development, writing, obtaining and administering of grants.
B.
AI-78909
Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 - Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537809 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537809 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
C.
AI-78915
DA- Invest. HB 65 (1223)/ Pre-Trial (1225)/ USDJ (1226):
1. DA- Investigation HB 65 Ch. 59 (1223)
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the DA-CCP 59 (1223) budget.
2. DA Pre-Trial (1225)
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the DA-Pretrial (1225) budget.
3. DA-US Justice (1256)
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the DA-US Justice (1256) budget.
1. DA- Investigation HB 65 Ch. 59 (1223)
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the DA-CCP 59 (1223) budget.
2. DA Pre-Trial (1225)
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the DA-Pretrial (1225) budget.
3. DA-US Justice (1256)
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the DA-US Justice (1256) budget.
8.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-78873
District Attorney Federal Sharing US Department of Justice Fund (1256):
1. Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the District Attorney Federal Sharing U.S. Department of Justice Fund Budget (1256).
2. Authorization and approval for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force Agents to be paid instead of banking extra-duty hours from January 01, 2021 - December 31, 2021 (1256).
1. Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the District Attorney Federal Sharing U.S. Department of Justice Fund Budget (1256).
2. Authorization and approval for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force Agents to be paid instead of banking extra-duty hours from January 01, 2021 - December 31, 2021 (1256).
B.
AI-78874
HIDTA CCP 59 (1251):
1. Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the HIDTA CCP 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget.
2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime for hours worked over 80 hours per pay period and to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021 to deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments:
Constable Pct. 1, Constable Pct. 3, & Constable Pct. 4
1. Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the HIDTA CCP 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget.
2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime for hours worked over 80 hours per pay period and to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021 to deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments:
Constable Pct. 1, Constable Pct. 3, & Constable Pct. 4
9.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
AI-78880
Requesting approval of 2021 Elected Official Bond and Oath;
1. Celestino Avila - Constable, Precinct No. 1
2. Sonia Trevino - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, Pl. 1
3. Armando Marroquin - Judge, County Court at Law No. 10
4. Sergio J. Valdez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 7
5. Patricia Ocana-Olivarez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 9
1. Celestino Avila - Constable, Precinct No. 1
2. Sonia Trevino - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, Pl. 1
3. Armando Marroquin - Judge, County Court at Law No. 10
4. Sergio J. Valdez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 7
5. Patricia Ocana-Olivarez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 9
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-78806
DOJ - USMS - U.S. Marshal (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service for one (1) officer in the amount of $17,500.00 per officer for FY 2021 (October 7, 2020 - September 30, 2021).
2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 DOJ-USMS overtime funds in the amount of $17,500.00 and appropriation of same.
1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service for one (1) officer in the amount of $17,500.00 per officer for FY 2021 (October 7, 2020 - September 30, 2021).
2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 DOJ-USMS overtime funds in the amount of $17,500.00 and appropriation of same.
B.
AI-78790
2019 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2019.
Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2019.
11.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-78875
2020 - Constable Pct. 3 (1282)
Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 3's portion of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) FY20 in the amount of $9,963.00.
Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 3's portion of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) FY20 in the amount of $9,963.00.
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
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-78881
Approval to create the following full-time temporary positions, effective 01/01/2021 thru 03/31/2021 as follows:
1. 275th District Court (1100):
2. Approval for employee no. 243302 to continue employment in Legal Assistant II slot, effective 01/01/2021.
3. Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
4. Approval for employee no. 209015 to continue employment in Deputy Constable slot, effective 01/01/2021.
5. Veterans Service Office (1100):
6. Approval for employees no. 229210 & 240524 to continue employment in Clerk II slots, effective 01/01/2021.
1. 275th District Court (1100):
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 005-001 | TBD | Legal Assistant II | 08 |
2. Approval for employee no. 243302 to continue employment in Legal Assistant II slot, effective 01/01/2021.
3. Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Rank |
| Create | 291-001 | TBD | Deputy Constable | 06 |
4. Approval for employee no. 209015 to continue employment in Deputy Constable slot, effective 01/01/2021.
5. Veterans Service Office (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 370-001 | TBD | Clerk II | 03 |
| Create | 370-001 | TBD | Clerk II | 03 |
6. Approval for employees no. 229210 & 240524 to continue employment in Clerk II slots, effective 01/01/2021.
C.
AI-78890
Master Court I (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Delete Interpreter Allowance | 031-001 | 0001 | Bailiff | 10 | $6,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Interpreter Allowance | 031-001 | 0002 | Assistant Court Coordinator (Master) | 11 | $0.00 | $6,000.00 |
D.
AI-78899
Community Service Agency (CSA):
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time temporary position, effective 01/01/2021 thru 02/28/2021:
2. Approval for employee no. 7012 to continue employment in Accountant I slot, effective 01/01/2021.
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time temporary position, effective 01/01/2021 thru 02/28/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Salary |
| Create | 901-033 | TBD | Accountant I | $5,144.00 |
E.
AI-78906
Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 10/01/2020:
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
4. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 10/01/2020:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Supplemental | Proposed Supplemental |
| Increase Supplemental | 080-002 | A168 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $3,795.00 | $5,717.00 |
| Increase Supplemental | 080-002 | 0119 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $3,795.00 | $5,740.00 |
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Supplemental | Proposed Supplemental |
| Delete Supplemental | 080-002 | 0009 | Assistant District Attorney II | 15 | $9,700.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Supplemental | 080-002 | 0109 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $0.00 | $4,850.00 |
| Add Supplemental | 080-002 | A123 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $0.00 | $4,850.00 |
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Current Position Title | Current Grade | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Grade |
| Reclassification | 080-002 | 0009 | Assistant District Attorney II | G15 | Assistant District Attorney IV | G19 |
| Reclassification | 080-002 | A168 | Assistant District Attorney III | G17 | Assistant District Attorney IV | G19 |
| 080-007 | 0182 |
4. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/04/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Supplemental | Proposed Supplemental |
| Delete Supplemental | 080-002 | A168 | Assistant District Attorney IV | 19 | $5,717.00 | $0.00 |
| 080-007 | 0182 | $2,375.00 | $0.00 |
13.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-78792
1.) Public Hearing regarding the cancellation of a Portion of Texan Gardens Subdivision as required by Section 232.008 Texas Local Government Code.
2.) Consideration and Possible action to approve an Order Confirming the cancellation of a Portion of Texan Gardens Subdivision.
2.) Consideration and Possible action to approve an Order Confirming the cancellation of a Portion of Texan Gardens Subdivision.
14.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
AI-78913
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 157.903, requesting approval for indemnification of shortages and unaccounted permits totaling $2,255.00.
15.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-78872
Various Departments:
Approval of changes to the 2021 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A.
Approval of changes to the 2021 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A.
B.
AI-78876
Worker's Comp Adm (2202):
1. Approval of the following change in funding source as listed on Exhibit A.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
1. Approval of the following change in funding source as listed on Exhibit A.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
C.
AI-78868
Crim Da (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective 01/01/2021:
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective 01/01/2021:
| FROM | TO | ||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary |
| Delete Longevity Slot | 080-002 | A154 | Assistant District Attorney IV | 19/01 | $1,920.00 | 19/01 | $0.00 |
D.
AI-78635
1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 12th, 2020 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and Budget of the County Auditor for 2021.
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 12th, 2020 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2021.
3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers.
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 12th, 2020 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2021.
3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers.
E.
AI-78833
Approval to designate funds in 2020 for expenditures related to the following program:
| Program# | Program | Amount |
| 240-005 | 1115 Waiver | $1,980,057.97 |
| 125-035 | New Courthouse | $1,804,142.57 |
| 200-002 | IT Countywide | $630,149.46 |
F.
AI-78624
2021 Budget Process:
1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2).
2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2).
2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
G.
AI-78884
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.
H.
AI-78902
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, for public safety, public health, health care, human services, and similar employees whose services are substantially dedicated to mitigating or responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency, 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. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Law Enforcement COVID-19 Compensation Program.
3. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, for the Law Enforcement COVID-19 Compensation Program, 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. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Law Enforcement COVID-19 Compensation Program.
3. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, for the Law Enforcement COVID-19 Compensation Program, 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.
I.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-78835
Co.Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2020 unappropriation of funds from the Co.Wide Adm in the amount of $4,000,000.00.
Approval of 2020 unappropriation of funds from the Co.Wide Adm in the amount of $4,000,000.00.
16.
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-78731
Acceptance and approval of the negotiated contract with Auction House, LLC for "Real Time (Live) Online Auctions for Foreclosed Delinquent Properties" for Hidalgo County subject to HC/DA Civil Section final review as to legal form.
B.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-78907
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. - C-20-683-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Appraisal Review Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
2.
AI-78910
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC - C-20-682-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Architect Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
3.
AI-78914
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Appraisal Haus - C-20-685-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct 4. Subject to submittal of HB1295
4.
AI-78916
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Broaddus & Associates - C-20-691-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Construction Management Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
5.
AI-78887
Requesting authority to purchase from Game Time c/o Total Recreation Products, Inc. an authorized reseller awarded vendor through OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program contract # 2017001134 in the amount of $432,288.86 for Precinct 4 subject to price verification.
6.
AI-78893
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Raba-Kistner, Inc. - C-20-687-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
7.
AI-78898
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Millennium Engineer Group, Inc. - C-20-686-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
8.
AI-78900
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Halff Associates, Inc. - C-20-680-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Engineering Services for Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions, and/or Other Related Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
9.
AI-78905
Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering - C-20-681-12-29 for the provision of "On-Call Engineering Services for Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions, and/or Other Related Services for projects located within Precinct 4.
C.
IT Department
1.
AI-78917
Approval of Service Order Form to provide ethernet services to county-owned building being renovated due to the pandemic for used as the new Emergency Operations and Call Centers, located at 123 W. Mahl St. Edinburg, TX, with authority for Daniel Salinas, HC-IT Director, to sign required documentation subject to funding and compliance to form 1295.
D.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-78886
A. Requesting approval to extend current hired staffing services for an additional (180 days) pursuant to action/taken on CC meeting of 06/23/20 [R/AI-76149] for HC-Dept of Health & Human Services [Note: hired staffing services currently being provided by the following awarded General Services Administration [GSA] Contract awarded vendors:
| Vendor | Title | Quantity |
| Medtrust, LLC | Licensed Vocational Nurse | 8 |
| ProHealth Medical Staffing, LLC | Medical Technician I Medical Assistant |
5 3 |
B. Requesting approval to process necessary Purchase Order Increases for an additional (180 Days) under PO# 818900 -Medtrust, LLC & PO# 819753 - Prohealth Medical Staffing, LLC for the extension of current hired staffing services, with option to increase staffing quantities as required.
17.
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-78639
Pursuant to Article ยง81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT:
HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Week of the Month: ________
Day of the Week: __________
Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2021
HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Week of the Month: ________
Day of the Week: __________
Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2021
C.
AI-78799
Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $________ from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $________ to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $________ from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $________ to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-78911
1. Discussion, consideration and action regarding additional COVID-19 Overtime Operations.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, for overtime hours incurred due to COVID-19 response, 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. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, for overtime hours incurred due to COVID-19 response, 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.
18.
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
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
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
19.
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-78861
Legal issues pertaining to Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., In the 139th Dist. Court of Harris County, Texas, MDL No. 18-0358, and the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet.
E.
AI-78894
Cause #C-0556-20-I; Harlin Doty v County
20.
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)
21.
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-78862
Legal issues pertaining to Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., In the 139th Dist. Court of Harris County, Texas, MDL No. 18-0358, and the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet.
E.
AI-78895
Cause #C-0556-20-I; Harlin Doty v County
22.
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
23.
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
24.
Adjourn