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Agenda for CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
January 19, 2021
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-79194
Discussion, consideration and approval of the 2021 service agreement between Hidalgo County and Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA).
 
7.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-79080
DA's Office - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for FY21 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (1281).
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
B.
AI-79081
DA's Office - Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY2021 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
C.
AI-79083
DAs Office - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY22 Domestic Violence Unit Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
D.
AI-79078
DA's Office-Victim Assistance Program Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY2021 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program Grant.
2. Request approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
8.
HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A.
AI-79129
HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the four (4) part SF424 Application Form related to the ONDCP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program FY 2021 (HIDTA) with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation. Application includes the following:
1.  SF 424  General Application 
2.  SF 424A Budget Information Non Construction Programs 
3.  SF 424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs 
4.  SF 424 Lobbying Form
 
9.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-79140
Sheriff-Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to certify and e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's Authorized Official and to sign required documents.
 
B.
AI-79106
1. Authorization and approval of renewal of Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office (SNA), Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC), and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with regards to certain emergency situations.
2. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign document.
 
10.
Constable Pct. #1:
 
A.
AI-79146
Constable Pct. 1 Criminal Justice Program Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Criminal Justice Program Grant with the Office of the Governor's, thru e-grants for the period of October 1, 2021 thru October 1, 2022.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the Criminal Justice Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents
 
B.
AI-79093
Constable Pct. 1 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2020 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants for the period of March 1, 2021 thru February 28, 2022.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 2020 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents
 
C.
AI-79073
Constable Pct 1
Discussion, consideration and approval of the First Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Hidalgo County, on behalf of the Constable Precinct 1 Office, and Texas A&M-Kingsville, on behalf of its Police Department to commence upon court approval date and will remain in full force and effect as pursuant to section 25 or extended by written agreement of the parties with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement and related documents.
 
11.
Constable Pct. #2:
 
A.
AI-79121
Constable Pct. 2 - Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and Approval to apply for FY2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants for the period of March 01, 2021 thru February 28, 2022.
2. Authorization and Approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official and to sign related documents.
 
12.
Constable Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-79088
Constable Pct. 3 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for FY2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru e-grants for the period of March 1, 2021 thru February 28, 2022. 
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official and to sign related documents. 
 
B.
AI-79125
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Raquel V. Ramos, as Deputy Constable, by Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
C.
AI-79130
Requesting approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" to include but not limited to: pencils, notebooks, school boxes, school pouches, plastic bags for promotional items, activity books, cinch backpacks, crayons, deputy badge stickers, lanyards, stress balls, keychains, computer cleaning cloths, table cloths, and canopy. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
 
D.
AI-79051
Constable Pct. 3 - Fed. Shrg. DOJ - 1261
Approval of the 2021 Appropriation of the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Fed. Sharing DOJ - Unassigned Fund Balance in the amount of $10,000.00 pending the closing of FY2020 by the Auditor's Office. 
 
13.
Constable Pct. #5:
 
A.
AI-79175
Constable Pct. 5  (1282):
Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 5's portion of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) FY20 in the amount of 9,996.00
 
14.
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-79171
Classification and Compensation Plan:
1. Approval of the following classified position inventory list change effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Position Title Current Grade Proposed Grade
Re-grade Director, Victims Unit 18 16

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions Inventory List.
 
C.
AI-79062
Sheriff Investigation HB65 (1227):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/01/2021:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 280-005 0001 Criminal Research Specialist  11
Delete  280-005 0002 Criminal Research Specialist  11
 
D.
AI-79147
URBAN COUNTY - CDBG (1288):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/01/2021:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Object Code Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Delete Supplemental 250-001 0004 117 Assistant Director, Urban County 19 $1,800.00 $0.00
Reduce Auto Allowance 118 $5,400.00 $3,600.00
 
E.
AI-79142
Criminal DA (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 3 080-002 A120 Assistant District Attorney II 15
 
F.
AI-79116
CARES ACT Relief Fund(1287):
Discussion, consideration and action to approve the ratification of a necessary CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund expenditure to cover the personnel costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the time-limited positions approved in AI-79035. The Court, having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing herein, finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
 
15.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A.
AI-79145
Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) Board.
 
16.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-79177
Approval of clarification/correction to the Law Enforcement COVID-19 Compensation Program, previously approved on 12/29/20 (AI-78902) to pay up to 40 hours of compensatory-time incurred by qualifying law enforcement positions as detailed in the revised program guidelines.
 
B.
AI-79160
CARES Act Relief Funds (1287):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Amendment to Master Agreement between Hidalgo County and Peoplefund extending the term of original agreement.
 
C.
AI-79156
CARES Act Relief (1287):
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and the RGV Livestock Show providing CARES Act Funds for emergency relief relating to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
 
D.
AI-79037
TxCDBG Diaster Recovery (1288) / Home (1288): Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 01/01/2021.
FROM TO
Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S
250-006 0005 Program Specialist I 09/02 250-002 0010 Program Specialist I 09/02
 
E.
AI-79068
District Attorney Victim Assistance Program/Victims Unit Court Advocate (1281):
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency (prog. 002) to Transfers Out VAP & VUCAP  (prog. 017 & 020) in the amount of $159,161.18 to partially fund the cash match portion in relation to the year 2021 for the Victim Assistance Program and the Victim Unit Court Advocate grants.
 
F.
AI-79139
Adult Probation - AIP Program (1289):
Approval of 2020 de-obligation of funds for the AIP Program (prog. 034) in the amount of $32,248.44 and appropriation into the Countywide Adm.-Contingency account.
 
G.
AI-78952
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.
 
H.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-79113
Various CO2017 (1351):
Approval of 2020 unappropriation of funds from Fund 1351 in the amount of $1,334.00 due to correction posted by the Auditor's Office.
 
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.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
AI-79143
Requesting authority to continue storage unit rental services including approval of agreements with Danaby Rentals effective 01-01-2021 at the new rate of $235.00/month/ unit [previously $170] for each of the following HC Elected Offices and/or Departments:
1. Hidalgo County District Clerk - 1 Unit # 81;
2. Hidalgo County Tax Office- 2 units #'s 71 & 93;
3. Juvenile Probation Department- 4 units #'s 83,84,85,and 86;
 
B.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-79107
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo, the City of Donna, and Urban County Program (CDBG) for a road reconstruction improvement to a portion of Ponciano Road (from FM 493 to Old River Road).

B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of a road improvement project to a portion of Ponciano Rd. (from FM 493 to Old River Road.)
 
C.
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-79101
Requesting consideration and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Sharyland Independent School District for the purpose of effectively responding to public health threats and emergencies.
 
D.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-79124
Requesting approval to purchase Equipment, Accessories, & related Supplies for thirteen (13) 2021 Ford Explorers from Dana Safety Supply, Inc. dba Fleet Safety Equipment, through our membership/participation with Buy board Contract No# 603-20 (exp 3/31/2023) through Requisition #426178 in the amount of $130,553.35  for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
 
2.
AI-79065
Requesting approval for the purchase of WCCTV 4G IR Mini Dome Camera Systems from active Sole Source declared vendor "Wireless CCTV, LLC." along with supporting equipment, connections/installations and warranties through assigned Req.#00423036  in the amount of $18,898.32 including any present and future accessories, renewals of maintenance, support services and annual licenses for the lifetime of the equipment/software with no requirement by vendor for an agreement, sufficient to evidence the transaction by/through processed Purchase Order.
 
3.
AI-79041
A. Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for RFP 2020-551-"Psychological  Evaluation Services" for H.C.Law Enforcement to include re-advertising, if/when necessary.

B. Pursuant to procurement packet, action for appointment/designation by Commissioner's Court of an evaluating committee to score, grade and review responses received for the Hidalgo County RFP 2020-551.
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E.
Juvenile Probation
 
1.
AI-79138
A. Recommendation by Ms. Mary Ann Denner, Exec. Director/Chief JPO  [as more specifically detailed in supported documentation-Share Drive] that Commissioners Court ratify month to month agreement accepted by Juvenile Dept/ employee with Spectrum Enterprise;

B. Accept and approve  the invoices from Spectrum totaling $560.19 with authority to process Req. #421247 to cover current and month to month costs;

C. Requesting authority to enter into a month to month agreement as needed with Spectrum Enterprise for (Spectrum Business Premier) services, as well as to include three (3) digital receiver for the Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Center Installation will be included with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documents.
 
F.
WIC:
 
1.
AI-79149
Requesting approval to reject all bids received for the "Lease of Office Space-McAllen" Bid #2020-341-10-07-JJR as requested by Hidalgo County WIC Program.
 
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
 
B.
AI-79046
Title VI/Nondiscrimination:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to update the Hidalgo County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Statement and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Title VI Assurances to establish full and affirmative compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination authorities due to a new elected member of Commissioners Court.
 
19.
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
 
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:
 
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-79132
Claim of Angelica Reyna 
 
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)
 
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-79133
Claim of Angelica Reyna
 
23.
Closed Session:
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
 
25.
Adjourn