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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING February 9, 2021 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.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-79472
Approval of Resolution honoring Monsignor Juan Nicolau Mesquida for six decades of service in the name of God.
7.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
A.
AI-79468
Resolution honoring the City of Alton and the Police Department for being awarded the "Recognized Law Enforcement Agency".
B.
AI-79445
Discussion, consideration and approval of appointments to the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Board for the following cities.
- La Joya
- Mission
- Alton
8.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
AI-79466
Discussion and action ratifying the transfer of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1, duties as local registrar to the Clerk of the County of Hidalgo, Texas.
9.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-79508
1. Discussion, consideration and action to rescind action taken on AI# 71067 "First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo and Cameron County (housing of inmates)", approved by Commissioners Court on 07/01/2019.
2. Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement [C-15-269-07-21] between Hidalgo County and Cameron County for the purpose of "Housing of Inmates" (including transportation, mileage rate .56 cents) at a rate of $60.00 dollars per inmate.
2. Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement [C-15-269-07-21] between Hidalgo County and Cameron County for the purpose of "Housing of Inmates" (including transportation, mileage rate .56 cents) at a rate of $60.00 dollars per inmate.
B.
AI-79436
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice as submitted by Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. for construction of bus barn for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the current Agreement Contract# C-19-267-06-02 (PO #819948).
| Payment Application | Amount |
| #4 | $49,742.55 |
C.
AI-79433
General Victim Assistance Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division (OOG-PSO) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under e-Grants as authorized official.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under e-Grants as authorized official.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division (OOG-PSO) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under e-Grants as authorized official.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under e-Grants as authorized official.
10.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-79457
Presentation and discussion of the 2020 Racial Profiling Report, as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Department, in accordance with Article 2.132 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
B.
AI-79408
Constable Pct. 3 - FY 2022 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard Cortez, as authorized official, to e-sign application under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2022 LBSP Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard Cortez, as authorized official, to e-sign application under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2022 LBSP Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
11.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-79400
Presentation and discussion of the 2020 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
B.
AI-79399
Constable Precinct 4 - OPSG Grant (1284):
Approval to submit to the Office of the Governor - Public Safety Office (OOG-PSO) the Prohibited Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Service Certification Form, as required by the grantor, with authority for the County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign document.
Approval to submit to the Office of the Governor - Public Safety Office (OOG-PSO) the Prohibited Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Service Certification Form, as required by the grantor, with authority for the County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign document.
C.
AI-79397
Constable Precinct 4 - LBSP (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY22 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY22 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022)
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY22 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY22 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022)
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-79405
HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 02/15/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 02/15/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Add Supplemental | 270-011 | 0046 | Criminal Investigator II | 14 | $0.00 | $8,279.00 |
13.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-79484
Approval to apply for the following FY 2022 Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) grants and approval of resolutions pertaining to each grant:
1. Domestic Violence Court Grant # 3110406
2. DWI Court Grant #2413912
3. Veteran's Court Grant #2431511
4. Re-entry Court Grant
5. Misdemeanor DWI Court Grant #3623204
6. Mental Health Court Grant # 3848403
7. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - RSAT Grant #2928007
8. Youthful Offender Court Grant # 3813403
9. Misdemeanor Drug Court Grant
10. Felony Domestic Violence Court Grant
1. Domestic Violence Court Grant # 3110406
2. DWI Court Grant #2413912
3. Veteran's Court Grant #2431511
4. Re-entry Court Grant
5. Misdemeanor DWI Court Grant #3623204
6. Mental Health Court Grant # 3848403
7. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - RSAT Grant #2928007
8. Youthful Offender Court Grant # 3813403
9. Misdemeanor Drug Court Grant
10. Felony Domestic Violence Court Grant
14.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-79420
Presentation and discussion regarding the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Annual Report for program year 2020.
B.
AI-79421
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the AmeriCorps Notice of Grant Awards for year 2021 as follows:
1. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of $5,000.00.
2. Senior Companion Program in the amount of $7,500.00.
3. Foster Grandparent Program in the amount of $7,500.00.
1. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of $5,000.00.
2. Senior Companion Program in the amount of $7,500.00.
3. Foster Grandparent Program in the amount of $7,500.00.
15.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-79452
Requesting approval to accept a donation of 745 assorted books for the Progreso Resource Center and the Monte Alto Resource Center from the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Queen of the Rosary #2368.
16.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-79377
Requesting approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with McAllen ISD, Capable Kids Foundation and the City of McAllen to construct an All-Inclusive Park to be located at Sanchez Elementary School in McAllen, Texas
B.
AI-79450
Requesting approval to name a 15' private road located on the North side of Chapa Road and approximately 40' East of Ted Garza Road located in Linn-San Manuel as Las Palomas Ranch Service Road for 911 purposes.
17.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-79425
Approval of medical coverage for the temporary employee listed below as per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS Code Section 4980H - Shared responsibility for employers regarding health insurance.
1. E#236357 effective 2/1/21
1. E#236357 effective 2/1/21
B.
AI-79512
Court Reporter Services Fund (1239):
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund (1239) in the amount of $239,000.00 to fund pending invoices.
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund (1239) in the amount of $239,000.00 to fund pending invoices.
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. 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-79419
A. Request approval to declare as "Surplus" the items listed in Exhibit "A" [Office furniture and electronics] for the purpose of sale through webcast online auction scheduled for 02-24-2021 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received;
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 02-24-2021 resulted in no bids were received;
C. Request authorization to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for 02-24-2021.
B.
Executive Office
1.
AI-79424
A. Requesting approval of Letter of Substantial Completion for services rendered in connection with the Hidalgo County Juvenile Youth Village Demolition as submitted by project Engineer, Halff Associates;
B. Requesting approval of payment of invoice #4286 in the amount of $60,000.00 to Camacho Demolition, LLC with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B. Requesting approval of payment of invoice #4286 in the amount of $60,000.00 to Camacho Demolition, LLC with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
County Judge's Office
1.
AI-79312
Emergency Management:
A. Requesting authority to advertise (RFPw/Q) for the provision of Consulting Services to update and revise the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan for Hidalgo County with approval of procurement packet.
B. Appointment/Designation of an Evaluation Committee to review, score and grade the submitted Request for Proposals/Qualifications pursuant RFP/Q Packet herein
A. Requesting authority to advertise (RFPw/Q) for the provision of Consulting Services to update and revise the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan for Hidalgo County with approval of procurement packet.
B. Appointment/Designation of an Evaluation Committee to review, score and grade the submitted Request for Proposals/Qualifications pursuant RFP/Q Packet herein
D.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-79458
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edcouch for the Edcouch Community Center Parking Lot;
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Edcouch Community Center Parking Lot Project that is approximately 56 feet in width and is 70 feet in length.
E.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-79454
A. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 [re: Section #2 to contract #C-20-687-12-29] with Raba-Kistner, Inc. for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing for Precinct 4.
B. Requesting approval for Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $14,494.15 under the current on call agreement with Raba-Kistner, Inc(C-20-687-12-29) for the provision of Construction Material and Geo-Technical Testing for " F.M.2812- Hidalgo County Head Start Program Parking Lot Improvements".
B. Requesting approval for Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $14,494.15 under the current on call agreement with Raba-Kistner, Inc(C-20-687-12-29) for the provision of Construction Material and Geo-Technical Testing for " F.M.2812- Hidalgo County Head Start Program Parking Lot Improvements".
2.
AI-79469
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "Reconstruction of Mile 17.5 from Mon Mack Rd to Rooth Rd" in Precinct 4:
FIRM NAME SCORE RANK:
1. Terracon 185 ______;
2. G D J 195 ______;
3. Alpha Infrastructure 175 ______;
C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "Professional Engineering Services".
B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "Reconstruction of Mile 17.5 from Mon Mack Rd to Rooth Rd" in Precinct 4:
FIRM NAME SCORE RANK:
1. Terracon 185 ______;
2. G D J 195 ______;
3. Alpha Infrastructure 175 ______;
C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "Professional Engineering Services".
3.
AI-79446
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Construction Management Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "Design & Construction of Sunflower Park":
FIRM NAME SCORE RANK:
1. B2Z 195 ______;
2. STRADA 186 ______;
3. RGVCM Group 182 ______;
C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "Professional Construction Management Services".
B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Construction Management Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "Design & Construction of Sunflower Park":
FIRM NAME SCORE RANK:
1. B2Z 195 ______;
2. STRADA 186 ______;
3. RGVCM Group 182 ______;
C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "Professional Construction Management Services".
4.
AI-79451
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 [re: Section #1 to contract #C-20-686-12-29] with Millennium Engineering Group for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing for Precinct 4;
F.
IT Department
1.
AI-79422
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 Hidalgo County in order to assist with County functions and compliance with public health measures related to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency with establishing a Wi-Fi Project to assist the citizens with distance learning, including technology improvements, as well as improving telework capability; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing herein find that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.";
B.Requesting exemption from competitive bidding/procurement requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(1) and (2) attached herein;
C. Authority to adjust original purchase order (820109) for Wi-Fi Equipment/Material and Professional Services through our membership/participation with OMNIA contract 4400006644 through CR #7 and CR #8.
B.Requesting exemption from competitive bidding/procurement requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(1) and (2) attached herein;
C. Authority to adjust original purchase order (820109) for Wi-Fi Equipment/Material and Professional Services through our membership/participation with OMNIA contract 4400006644 through CR #7 and CR #8.
G.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-79374
Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to C-20-183-07-21 - SAMES, Inc. for Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory Facility project to extend the termination date from July 20, 2021, to July 20, 2022.
2.
AI-79447
Requesting consideration and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and La Joya Independent School District for the purpose of effectively responding to public health threats and emergencies
3.
AI-79370
Approval of Third Amendment to Netsmart Technologies, Inc. Master Agreement C-20-227-06-30 to include myInsight Configuration, Netsmart will provide consulting and project management services to continue GO Live Support of myInsight implementation project subject to 1295 compliance
H.
District Clerk:
1.
AI-79441
Requesting approval to continue the preservation of Deed and Official Records volumes with Kofile Technologies, Inc. [awarded vendor] through HC membership/participation with GSA government contract (GS-35F-275AA) in the amount of $104,899.31 through REQ#00428770 and authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
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
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
20.
AI-79486
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a. Amendment to the Hidalgo County EMS Assistance Program (CARES)
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. Amendment to the Hidalgo County EMS Assistance Program (CARES)
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:
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-79439
Claim of Monica Hinojosa
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)
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-79440
Claim of Monica Hinojosa
24.
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
25.
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
26.
Adjourn