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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING February 23, 2021 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-79664
Approval of Resolution congratulating the Honorable Ambrioso Hernandez, M.D. for being recognized as a recipient of the prestigious "Road Hand Award".
B.
AI-79679
Approval of Resolution authorizing the creation of the Rio Grande Valley Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District
7.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-79637
Proclamation declaring February 2021 as Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month.
B.
AI-79583
District Attorney (1252 & 1256)
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2020 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Hidalgo County District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign.
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2020 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Hidalgo County District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign.
8.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-79633
Approval of a Proclamation declaring National Engineers Week (EWeek) which is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing the understanding of, and interests in, engineering and technology careers.
9.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-79647
Sheriff's Office - Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) (1284):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF FY 2021 (02/01/2021 to 09/30/2021) Overtime Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 and appropriation of same.
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF FY 2021 (02/01/2021 to 09/30/2021) Overtime Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 and appropriation of same.
B.
AI-79628
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2020 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, Hidalgo County Sheriff) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents.
C.
AI-79632
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 |
| #5 | $26,944.02 |
D.
AI-79634
Presentation and discussion of the 2020 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with and adherence to Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-79651
Presentation of the 4th Qtr. 2020 Health Insurance Report by Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
B.
AI-79674
Economic Development (1100):
Approval 2021 appropriation of funds into Economic Development in the total amount of $315,000.
Approval 2021 appropriation of funds into Economic Development in the total amount of $315,000.
11.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-79625
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2020 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Lazaro Gallardo, Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 ) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents.
B.
AI-79630
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $23.29 to Deputy Adan Salinas after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Deputy Salinas paid for fuel expenses wiht a personal debit/credit card due to County Fuel Card not working properly.
12.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-79655
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2020 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Atanacio Gaitan, Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents.
13.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-79612
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 5 withheld UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund and the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 3-2-2021 and a settlement date of 3-3-2021.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
14.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-79599
Discussion/Approval of the Self-Assessment Process and Schedule
B.
AI-79600
Discussion/Approval of the Newly Released U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services
C.
AI-79601
Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Head Start Facility between Hidalgo County Start Program and University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
D.
AI-79602
Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional Two Year Term the Lease Agreements for Head Start Facilities and/or Land (under same terms and conditions) with the Following Private Entities
| Lessor | Head Start Centers | Facility and/or Land Leased |
Monthly Rent Amount |
| The Galilean Apartments, LP | Edinburg III | Facility/Land | $ 10.00 |
| Pueblo de Paz Apartments, LP | Mission III | Facility/Land | $ 10.00 |
| Rio de Vida Apartments, LP | Mission IV | Facility/Land | $ 10.00 |
| Guillermina Garcia | Weslaco III | Facility/Land | $3,000.00 |
| St. Anne Church | Western Road | Land | $ 700.00 |
E.
AI-79603
Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional One Year Term the Agreements for Medical/Dental/Mental Health Providers (under same terms and conditions) with the Following Providers
| Medical Providers |
| 1. G. Athanasi Orfanos, M.D., P.A. |
| 2. Dr. Bose, Industrial and Family Medicine, PLLC dba, Industrial Health Works |
| 3. Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. |
| Dental Providers |
| 1. Growing Smiles Children's Dental Care Center, PC |
| 2. Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. |
| Mental Health Providers |
| 1. Generations Growing Together, Inc., dba Growing Generations of South Texas |
| 2. Ileana E. Castro |
F.
AI-79598
Discussion/Approval of the Relocation of the Alton Head Start Center to the Cantu Elementary Campus, Mission Consolidated Independent School District
15.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-79670
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept amendment to the FY 2021 Community Service Grant Program (CSBG) contract No. 61210003456 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2021, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
B.
AI-79668
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept amendment to the FY 2020 Community Service Grant Program (CSBG) contract No. 61200003225 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2020, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
16.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-79653
1. Pct. 3 - Appointment of Member to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment.
2. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a.TSM Ovalle Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Rosendo & Teresa Ovalle) (Jaguar Drive & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X Shaded
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface runoff will drain into Jaguar Drive road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Jaguar Drive is paved.
b. Tierra Valverde Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Media Luna Partners, LLC.) (Valverde Road & Canton Road)
No. of Lots: 23 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:3
Filling Stations:1
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
3. Preliminary Approval
a.RBR No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Development & Investments, LLC) (Mile 21 North Road & Skinner Road)
No. of Lots: 34 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
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, Mile 21 North Road is paved and Skinner Road to be paved.
b. Border Town Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Border Town Development LLC.) (FM 2812 & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 109 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:12
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging to an existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, FM 2812 is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
c. Del Rey Estates Unit 4 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Amado A. Arteaga) (Tower Road & Wisconsin Road)
No. of Lots: 141 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:21
Filling Stations:9
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed 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, Tower Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved .
4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Viridian Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DII Investments, LLC.) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: 13
Filling Stations: 4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage is provided by storm sewer system and detention is provided by ditch widening.
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 6 West Road and 5 internal streets have been paved.
Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $45,000.00 for (30) OSSF's
5. Final Approval
a. Sunshine Estates No. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Jesus Flores Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 58 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: 18
Filling Stations: 6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage is provided by storm sewer system and detention is provided by ditch widening.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Jesus Flores Road and Monte Cristo Road are paved. 4 internal streets have been paved.
2. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a.TSM Ovalle Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Rosendo & Teresa Ovalle) (Jaguar Drive & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X Shaded
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface runoff will drain into Jaguar Drive road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Jaguar Drive is paved.
b. Tierra Valverde Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Media Luna Partners, LLC.) (Valverde Road & Canton Road)
No. of Lots: 23 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:3
Filling Stations:1
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
3. Preliminary Approval
a.RBR No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Development & Investments, LLC) (Mile 21 North Road & Skinner Road)
No. of Lots: 34 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
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, Mile 21 North Road is paved and Skinner Road to be paved.
b. Border Town Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Border Town Development LLC.) (FM 2812 & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 109 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:12
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging to an existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, FM 2812 is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
c. Del Rey Estates Unit 4 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Amado A. Arteaga) (Tower Road & Wisconsin Road)
No. of Lots: 141 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:21
Filling Stations:9
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed 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, Tower Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved .
4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Viridian Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DII Investments, LLC.) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: 13
Filling Stations: 4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage is provided by storm sewer system and detention is provided by ditch widening.
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 6 West Road and 5 internal streets have been paved.
Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $45,000.00 for (30) OSSF's
5. Final Approval
a. Sunshine Estates No. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Jesus Flores Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 58 Single Family
Flood Zone:X
Streetlights: 18
Filling Stations: 6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage is provided by storm sewer system and detention is provided by ditch widening.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Jesus Flores Road and Monte Cristo Road are paved. 4 internal streets have been paved.
17.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-79629
Requesting authorization and approval to name a private road off of Rancho Viejo street, West and Adams Subdivision, Farm Tract 100, Weslaco, Texas, as "Novac" SR ( service road ) for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC - 911 department.
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-79658
A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization #7 [C-17-243-09-05] with B2Z Engineering, professional engineering services for: "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Services Facility" in Precinct No.4, to amend the project name to "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the Justice Center".
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization #7 [C-17-243-09-05] with B2Z Engineering to amend, EXHIBIT "D" – Fee Schedule, to reduce project cost from $315,000.00 to $186,194.89 as project scope has decreased.
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization #7 [C-17-243-09-05] with B2Z Engineering to amend, EXHIBIT "D" – Fee Schedule, to reduce project cost from $315,000.00 to $186,194.89 as project scope has decreased.
2.
AI-79639
Discussion, consideration and ratification of Purchasing Director's action to cancel second publication of advertising and re-schedule the February 24th Auction (CC/02-09-21/R-AI #79419), due to the inclement weather which has caused low interest and registration and could result in low turnout with approval to:
A. Reschedule the Auction to March 18, 2021; and,
B. Request authorization to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for new date of March 18, 2021.
B. Request authorization to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for new date of March 18, 2021.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-79636
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $84,960.00 as submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC through On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-20-516-10-13) to provide General Management, Coordination, Road Infrastructure Assessment and Report Compilation for year 2020 for Precinct No.1.
2.
AI-79635
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $19,668.64 as submitted by Raba Kistner, Inc. through On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-20-215-06-16) - Construction Materials & Geotechnical Testing Services for the Mile 5 1/2 West (M10-M11 1/2) Road Project in Precinct No.1.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-79678
Requesting authority to enter into a lease agreement approximately (4 weeks/ 5 day week/ 8 hour day) for a Loader and Grapple Excavator operators with Big D Tractor through our membership/participation with cooperative purchasing program, PCA-3-170-17 with a total monthly amount of $ 59,700.00. with authority to increase if necessary subject to complete line item/product and pricing verification by the Purchasing Dept.
D.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-79677
A. Documentation/record purposes to HCCC that pursuant to provision/article 1.6 [Closure Term] of the Lease Agreement #C-17-017-12-13/E-17-332-12-19 between Hidalgo County [Pct. 3] Jose Ramirez, Jr. for use and known as the Penitas Landfill has terminated as per Texas Commission on Environmental Quality [TCEQ] acceptance of Certification of Final Facility Closure in accordance with the approved closure plan and applicable regulations and is now under the Post-Closure Period as more specifically described in attached supporting documentation with required notices to Lessor sent by lease provisions.
B. Pursuant to First Amendment to Lease of Land [five (5) acres for use as a citizen collection station] #C-18-170-11-20 between Hidalgo County [Pct. 3] and Jose Ramirez, Jr. action to re-activate and continue the original term of three (3) years with an effective date to coincide with final closure of landfill of 02-02-21 with lease payments to commence accordingly.
B. Pursuant to First Amendment to Lease of Land [five (5) acres for use as a citizen collection station] #C-18-170-11-20 between Hidalgo County [Pct. 3] and Jose Ramirez, Jr. action to re-activate and continue the original term of three (3) years with an effective date to coincide with final closure of landfill of 02-02-21 with lease payments to commence accordingly.
2.
AI-79442
Requesting acceptance and approval of final construction contract [including TXDOT concurrence letter] with REIM Construction, Inc. for "Mile 3 N Project" (from Goodwin Rd to Tom Gill Rd) located in Precinct No. 3, in the amount of $14,028,648.44 (awarded by HCCC on 01-26-21 AI #79135).
E.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-79641
Approval of Amendment #3 to C-17-184-06-27, Nassri-Warren Group Architects, Inc. for Design and Construction of Sunflower Park for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
F.
Constables
1.
AI-79608
Constable Pct. 3:
Approval to purchase two (2) 2021/2022 Chevy Tahoe's through our membership/participation with HGAC Buy Contract No# VE11-20 (exp 10/31/2023) with Caldwell Country Chevrolet in the amount of $83,391.00 which includes a HGAC fee of $600.00, through Requisition #427000
G.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-79553
Authority to purchase one (1) Hobart heavy duty dish washer with Mission Restaurant Supply in the amount of $125,481.15 and four (4) year warranty in the amount of $13,429.59 through our membership/participation with Buyboard contract #598-19 through req #429089 for the H.C.S.O. and the County Treasurer's Office to issue a check for a four (4) year warranty.
2.
AI-79493
A. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1, under Contract No. C-20-681-12-29 with B2Z Engineering, for professional services on "Construction of wall partition in adult detention facility releasing area"
B. Pursuant to Article 15 of the original contract, request by B2Z Engineering to engage Chanin Engineering, LLC. as a subcontractor for design and construction documents.
B. Pursuant to Article 15 of the original contract, request by B2Z Engineering to engage Chanin Engineering, LLC. as a subcontractor for design and construction documents.
H.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-79663
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(10) any work performed under a contract for community and economic development made by a county under Section 381.004 (Community and Economic Development Programs).
B. Authority to approve the 2021 Service Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Boys and Girls Club of Pharr to administer the Hidalgo County Arts Program.
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
B.
AI-79683
Hidalgo County Library System:
Discussion/presentation on World Read Aloud Day - Kate Horan
Discussion/presentation on World Read Aloud Day - Kate Horan
20.
AI-79671
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a. Hidalgo County Wi-Fi Project
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. Hidalgo County Wi-Fi Project
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-79659
Case No. 7:20-CV-084 USA v. 2.433 Acres et.al.
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-79660
Case No. 7:20-CV-084 USA v. 2.433 Acres et.al.
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