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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING March 2, 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.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-79779
Approval of Resolution honoring H-E-B for their continuous community service efforts.
B.
AI-79778
Proclamation declaring March as National Nutrition Month.
7.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
A.
AI-79733
Recognition of Mr. Rick Perez for 14 years of committed service on the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA) Board of Directors.
8.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-79645
Requesting approval to submit the attached credit application document required by Control Solutions Inc. including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document.
9.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-79656
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Arturo Vidales, Edward Sanchez and Ivan Flores as Deputy Constables by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
10.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-79789
HIDTA CCP 59 (1251)/ District Attorney CCP 59 (1223)
Approval of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the DA's CCP 59 fund (1223) in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approval of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the DA's CCP 59 fund (1223) in the amount of $5,000.00.
11.
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-79703
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:
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 | 0174 | Assistant District Attorney II | 15 |
C.
AI-79777
Community Service Agency (3300):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 3/15/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 3/15/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Salary |
| Create | 901-033 | 0074 - 0077 | Eligibility Worker I | $27,187.00 |
| Create | 901-033 | 0078 | Coordinator II | $43,796.00 |
12.
Urban County:
A.
AI-79694
The Urban County Program requests approval of a Sub-Recipient Agreement with Creative Arts Studio, a Non-Profit Agency for Program Year
33 (2020) retroactively effective January 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021 in the amount of $25,000. (See attached Agreement)
B.
AI-79638
Requesting approval to enter into a sub-recipient agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI), a Non-Profit Development Organization (NDO), to provide direct assistance services for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program(TERAP) Contract #70200001042.(Pending legal review)
C.
AI-79736
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with CassLee Investments, LLC d/b/a CSJ Group. The original contract amount was $22,858.00 and will be increased by $21,639.00, for a total contract amount of 44,497.00 utilizing CDBG FY 31, 32 & 33 (2018-2020) Edcouch Street Improvement funds, and also requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for additional engineering services
D.
AI-79735
"Subject to compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with S & B Infrastructure, Ltd. in the amount of $14,545.06 utilizing CDBG FY 33 (2020) La Villa Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
13.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-79729
Requesting approval to submit grant application to the Department of State Health Services for a COVID-19 Vaccination grant from CDC and for County Judge to sign related documents. The program period will run upon execution of grant contracts through June 30, 2024.
14.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-79770
Discussion, consideration and action aligning position title and job descriptions with CSBG budgetary action approved by Commissioners Court on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 for Program Manager I Position.
15.
Elections Administration:
A.
AI-79699
In accordance with Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules, discussion, consideration and approval to pay extra duty hours worked by the Hidalgo County Elections Department in preparation for local, state, federal and runoff elections held throughout 2021.
16.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-79721
Discussion/Approval of the Newly Released U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services
B.
AI-79718
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 |
C.
AI-79719
Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to ExerciseOption 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 |
D.
AI-79720
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
E.
AI-79722
Discussion/Approval of the Self-Assessment Process and Schedule
F.
AI-79723
Discussion/Approval of Relocation of the Alton Head Start Center to the Cantu Elementary Campus, Mission Consolidated Independent School District
17.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-79717
1. Request for approval to accept the extension of time granted by KNAPP Community Care Foundation with an extension date beyond May 31, 2021.New date set for December 31,2021.
2. Requesting Judge Richard Cortez as the acting authority to acknowledge and sign this Amendment to the Grant Agreement pending KNAPP Community Care Foundation signature.
2. Requesting Judge Richard Cortez as the acting authority to acknowledge and sign this Amendment to the Grant Agreement pending KNAPP Community Care Foundation signature.
B.
AI-79715
Requesting authorization and approval to name a private road Off of Mile 5 North road, West Tract Subdivision, Farm Tract 718, Weslaco, Texas, as "Marina" SR ( service road ) for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC - 911 department.
18.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-79690
Status update on Hidalgo County Wellness Program.
B.
AI-79769
Discussion and approval of appointments to the Health Insurance and Voluntary Products Committee.
19.
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-79761
A. Approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(1)(2)&(4), pursuant to demonstrated competence and Code of Criminal Procedure, Title 1, Chapter 49;
B. Acceptance and approval of invoices listed below from Dr. Fulgencio Salinas [prior to current engagement] for autopsy services conducted as needed to supplement those cases not sent to Nueces County [due to their limited capacity] under the current agreement:
| 0001 | 0004 |
| 0002 | 0005 |
| 0003 | 0006 |
B.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-79783
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional engineering service providers for " ON CALL" Precinct No. 2 Projects;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional engineering service providers for " ON CALL" Precinct No. 2 Projects;
| Millennium Engineers Group | Earth Co., LLC | Terracon Consultants, Inc. | |
| Evaluator No. 1 |
95 | 93 | 97 |
| Rank |
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________ for Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing services for "ON CALL & AS NEEDED" basis for Precinct No. 2 Projects.
2.
AI-79753
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for the Las Milpas Road-Bridge Project (between 10th St and McColl Rd) in Hidalgo County Pct 2, RFB No. 2021-338-03-31-JDC, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required including the final review as to legal form by HC/DA/Civil Section and Purchasing Dept. review as to completeness of packet prior to distribution to interested vendors.
C.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-79739
A. Approval of final negotiated professional services agreement with Chanin Engineering LLC in connection with Design, Renovation, and Construction of Pueblo de Palmas Park for Pct. 4;
B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of professional services agreement with Chanin Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $48,000.00 for the Design, Renovation, and Construction of Pueblo de Palmas Park. for Pct. 4
D.
IT Department
1.
AI-79730
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. Acceptance to adjust the original SOW approved on [08/04/20 under AI-76684] for additional WiFi Equipment, Material and Professional Services with Insight Public Sector, Inc. through our membership/participation with OMNIA contract 4400006644 and approval of CR#8.
B.Requesting exemption from competitive bidding/procurement requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(1) and (2) attached herein;
C. Acceptance to adjust the original SOW approved on [08/04/20 under AI-76684] for additional WiFi Equipment, Material and Professional Services with Insight Public Sector, Inc. through our membership/participation with OMNIA contract 4400006644 and approval of CR#8.
E.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-79700
Requesting consideration and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following:
A. Hidalgo Independent School District;
B. Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District,
for the purpose of effectively responding to public health threats and emergencies.
A. Hidalgo Independent School District;
B. Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District,
for the purpose of effectively responding to public health threats and emergencies.
F.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-79732
Requesting approval to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on Tuesday February 16, 2021 [AI-79523] for the purchase of two (2) utility trailers from Ron Hoover Companies of Donna, Inc. under TIPS-Contract #200202.
2.
AI-79555
Authority to enter into a one (1) year Maintenance/Support (3/1/2021 - 02/28/2022) with Motorola Solutions Inc., in the amount of $131,340.04 [Sole Source/BACKGROUND herein] through requisition 428631 with authority for Sheriff or his representative to sign the Quote as required by vendor.
G.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-79709
Requesting to enter into one (1) year Mitel support with Telepro Communications through our membership/participation with TIPS contract #200105 from 03/02/2021 - 03/01/2022 in the total amount of $65,438.28.
20.
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-79710
1. Presentation of July 01, 2020 - December 31, 2020 Delinquent Tax Collection Report
2. Requesting approval of Resolution authorizing the Resale of properties (non-homestead) for failure to pay ad valorem taxes
2. Requesting approval of Resolution authorizing the Resale of properties (non-homestead) for failure to pay ad valorem taxes
21.
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
22.
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-79725
Claim of Robert Moreira
E.
AI-79771
1. Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. v. Panda Power Generation Infrastructure Fund LLC, case number 18-0781
2. In re: Panda Power Infrastructure Fund LLC et al., case number 18-0782, in the Supreme Court of Texas.
2. In re: Panda Power Infrastructure Fund LLC et al., case number 18-0782, in the Supreme Court of Texas.
23.
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)
24.
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-79726
Claim of Robert Moreira
E.
AI-79772
1. Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. v. Panda Power Generation Infrastructure Fund LLC, case number 18-0781
2. In re: Panda Power Infrastructure Fund LLC et al., case number 18-0782, in the Supreme Court of Texas.
2. In re: Panda Power Infrastructure Fund LLC et al., case number 18-0782, in the Supreme Court of Texas.
25.
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
26.
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
27.
Adjourn