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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING April 13, 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-80320
Approval of Resolution in support of organ, eye, and tissue donation during National Blue and Green Day.
7.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-80318
DA's Office - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY 2022-2023 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
2. Requesting approval of Resolution designating the County Judge as the Authorized Official and for a Commissioner to sign document.
3. Requesting approval of Statement Supporting Submission of the Application document and for the County Judge to sign it.
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY 2022-2023 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
2. Requesting approval of Resolution designating the County Judge as the Authorized Official and for a Commissioner to sign document.
3. Requesting approval of Statement Supporting Submission of the Application document and for the County Judge to sign it.
8.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-80297
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo Co Constable PCT 4 Operation Stonegarden Grant (1284):
Authorization and approval to accept a budget amendment (FRAG) in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2019 grant.
Authorization and approval to accept a budget amendment (FRAG) in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2019 grant.
9.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-80224
Constable Pct. 3 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to the FY 2020 (03-01-2021 to 02-28-2022) Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $120,000.00 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for FY 2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $120,000.00 and appropriation of same.
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to the FY 2020 (03-01-2021 to 02-28-2022) Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $120,000.00 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for FY 2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $120,000.00 and appropriation of same.
10.
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-80237
Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period of May 4, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
C.
AI-80274
Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval to extend the following temporary full-time positions effective 05/01/2021 through 10/31/2021:
2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 243221 to Maintenance I (slot no. 122-006-T108) and employee no. 240737 to Maintenance I (slot no. 122-006-T109).
1. Approval to extend the following temporary full-time positions effective 05/01/2021 through 10/31/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Extend temporary full-time positions | 122-006 | T108 & T109 | Maintenance I | 03 |
2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 243221 to Maintenance I (slot no. 122-006-T108) and employee no. 240737 to Maintenance I (slot no. 122-006-T109).
D.
AI-80295
Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100)/ Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200)/ Pct. 4 Drainage Improvements Prj. (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfers.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Delete | 124-001 | 0031 | Equipment Operator II | 08 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Create | 124-001 | 0035 | Truck Driver II | 06 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 124-007 | 0110 | Truck Driver III | 08 | $0.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 124-036 | 0029 | Truck Driver III | 08 | $0.00 | $4,000.00 |
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfers.
E.
AI-80286
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 Commissioner's 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 Commissioner's Court approval:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 3 | 080-002 | 0173 | Assistant District Attorney II | 15 |
F.
AI-80329
Criminal District Attorney (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/26/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/26/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Auto Allowance |
| Create Position/ Add Auto Allowance | 080-002 | 0193 | Assistant District Attorney II | 15 | $900.00 |
| Create Position/ Add Auto Allowance | 080-002 | 0194 | Assistant District Attorney II | 15 | $900.00 |
G.
AI-80356
Tax Office - Scofflaw Program (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/26/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/26/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Add Auto Allowance | 140-004 | 0005 | Scofflaw Technician IV | $0.00 | $2,100.00 |
H.
AI-80293
CSA - Foster Grandparent Program (3300):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/26/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/26/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Salary |
| Change from Part-Time to Full-Time | 901-034 | 0001 | Foster Grandparent Recruiter Manager | $31,000.00 |
| Create | 901-035 | 0002 | Clerk I | $24,960.00 |
11.
Urban County:
A.
AI-80264
1. Public Hearing regarding a Substantial Budget & Program Amendment to the Hidalgo County Urban County Program's Annual Action Plan for Program Year 33 (2020) to include the COVID-19 CDBG-CV 3 funding.
2. Requesting approval of and for submission of the Substantial Budget & Program Amendment to the Hidalgo County Urban County Program's Annual Action Plan for Program Year 33 (2020) to include the COVID-19 CDBG-CV 3 funding.
3. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all documents related to COVID 19 CDBG-CD 3 funding.
2. Requesting approval of and for submission of the Substantial Budget & Program Amendment to the Hidalgo County Urban County Program's Annual Action Plan for Program Year 33 (2020) to include the COVID-19 CDBG-CV 3 funding.
3. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all documents related to COVID 19 CDBG-CD 3 funding.
B.
AI-80270
"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 Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $27,802.50, utilizing FY 33 (2020) City of Alamo Water & Sewer Improvements Funds and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
C.
AI-80300
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Mor-Will, LLC, the recommended responsible bidder in the amount of $805,575.75 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 31 - 33 (2018- 2020) Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvement Funds (Pending legal review).
12.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-80330
1. Requesting approval to accept the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant contract #HHS000436300016 Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $295,042.00 for the period of 09/01/2021 to 08/31/2023 and for County Judge to e-sign the contract.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $295,042.00 and the budget appropriation of $147,521.00 for fiscal year 22 and $147,521.00 for fiscal year 23.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $295,042.00 and the budget appropriation of $147,521.00 for fiscal year 22 and $147,521.00 for fiscal year 23.
13.
Emergency Management:
A.
AI-80354
1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the severe and persistent winter storm and prolonged freezing temperatures of February 16, 2021 which caused widespread damage, injury, or loss of life.
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
14.
Elections Administration:
A.
AI-80296
Discussion on Election Updates.
15.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
A.
AI-80341
Resolution supporting the City of Palmview, Texas, submittal of Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project Funding (CPF) Request Application for Drainage Improvements VIA USDA Agriculture and Rural Development: Rural Utilities Service.
16.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-80349
Resolution in Support of Funding Request from President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan (Infrastructure Bill) by Hidalgo County for Upgrades to the Hidalgo County Master Drainage System
B.
AI-80299
Discussion, consideration and action to accept a donation from the Linn-San Manuel Community Improvement Corporation in the amount of $19,095.00 for a 40' lighted marquee sign to be placed at the Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park.
C.
AI-80303
Discussion, consideration and action to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the County of Hidalgo and the Linn-San Manuel Community Improvement Corporation with authorization for the County Judge to sign required documents.
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. 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.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-80344
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct 3; and,
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Appraisal Services for Projects within Precinct 3.
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct 3; and,
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Appraisal Services for Projects within Precinct 3.
2.
AI-80333
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct 3; and,
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Engineering Services for Projects within Precinct 3.
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct 3; and,
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Engineering Services for Projects within Precinct 3.
3.
AI-80342
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $7,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, to provide engineering services through contract # C-20-147-07-28 for La Mansion Concrete Flat Work.
B.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-80313
A. Request to nominate (minimum 3) pre-qualified Engineering Services Pool Firms to conduct a County-wide Roadway & Bridge Inventory Assessment/Condition Study with Report:
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B. Request for Commissioner's Court to nominate/delegate Evaluation Committee for the said pre-qualified Engineering Services Pool firms proposed to conduct GASB-34 study.
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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
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
B.
AI-80328
Discussion, consideration and action on Rio Grande Valley Thoroughfare Plan Amendments
C.
AI-80377
Approval of request for reimbursement of expenses incurred under Article 104.001 and 104.002 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedures with authority for the County Judge to submit the request as prescribed.
D.
AI-80379
Discussion, Consideration and action on Partial Release of Easement for Lot 2- F, McAllen Southwest Industrial District Unit 4, an addition to the City of McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 33, Page 93A, Map Records of Hidalgo County, Texas with authority for the County Judge, Richard F. Cortez, to execute same.
E.
AI-80275
Requesting approval to submit Application to Texas State Library and Archives Commission for Accreditation in State Library System with authority for County Judge to sign
F.
AI-80316
Approval to accept settlement check from Texas Municipal League (TML) in the amount of $2,281.32 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Constable Precinct 1)
G.
AI-80306
Approval to accept settlement check from American Access Casualty Company in the amount of $750.31 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Constable Precinct 1)
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
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:
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
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)
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
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Adjourn