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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING May 11, 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.
Pct. #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-80789
Approval of Resolution Honoring South Texas Health Systems for their Commitment to Mental Health Services.
7.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-80727
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Christopher R. Barrera as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
B.
AI-80736
Approval to reimburse employee Javier Rodriguez, Sergeant, in the amount of $234.66 for travel expenses incurred, he was directed by the department head to travel to Silsbee, TX to pick up a new vehicle purchased from Silsbee Ford, Inc.; with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
8.
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-80730
District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281)
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 080-018 | 0005 | Assistant District Attorney IV | 19 |
| Create | 080-018 | 0006 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 |
C.
AI-80529
Health COVID-19 Immunizations Grant Program (1293)
1. Approval to create positions as listed in Exhibit A in accordance with COVID-19 Immunizations Grant, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
2. Approval to revise the Classification and Compensation Plan Classified Positions List to include the new titles as listed in Exhibit B.
1. Approval to create positions as listed in Exhibit A in accordance with COVID-19 Immunizations Grant, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
2. Approval to revise the Classification and Compensation Plan Classified Positions List to include the new titles as listed in Exhibit B.
9.
Urban County:
A.
AI-80704
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Terra Fuerte Construction, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $803,210.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 31,32, 33 (2018- 2020) Sullivan City Public Facility Improvement Funds.
B.
AI-80691
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $216,666.50, utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 33(2020) Palmview Street Improvement Funds.
10.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-80698
1. Requesting approval to accept and to have County Judge e-sign the Office of Border Health grant contract amendment HHS000438700001 Amendment No. 2. The purpose is to add $10,250.00 and to extend the termination date to August 31, 2022.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $10,250.00 and to appropriate the same.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $10,250.00 and to appropriate the same.
B.
AI-80700
Requesting approval to accept and to have county judge e-sign the COVID-19 grant contract HHS000769200001, Amendment No. 3. The purpose of the amendment is to revise the budget table.
C.
AI-80689
1. Requesting approval to accept the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control grant no. HHS000486400001, Amendment No. 2 adding $905,346.00 and extending the contract to August 31, 2022 and to have county judge e-sign the contract.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $905,346.00 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of $181,069.00 in local match funds.
TB Control Program Income:
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $10,000.00 for the TB Control program income and appropriation of the same.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $905,346.00 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of $181,069.00 in local match funds.
TB Control Program Income:
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $10,000.00 for the TB Control program income and appropriation of the same.
11.
Elections Administration:
A.
AI-80728
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TLGC, 262.024(a)(4) a professional service and LGC 2254, professional and consulting services demonstrated competence;
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to hire Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP, to assist the Hidalgo County Elections Department with the 2021 redistricting of the voting precincts.
12.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
A.
AI-80785
Update on Border Levee
B.
AI-80743
Requesting authorization and approval to name two unnamed public roads as per plat of the Van Ramshorts's Co-operative Groves Subdivision located approximately 3388 ft. west of FM 681 on the south side of Mile 14 Road in Precinct 3.
1. Luis Mendoza Street (north to south road)
2. Domingo Ramirez Street (east to west road)
1. Luis Mendoza Street (north to south road)
2. Domingo Ramirez Street (east to west road)
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-80766
Approval to submit a request for funds (Unclaimed Capital Credits) from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as authorized under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, with authority for the County Judge to sign the letter request.
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-80703
CARES Act Relief Fund (1287): Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings for the CARES Act Relief Fund (1287) in the amount of $24,121.68 and appropriation of the same.
2.
AI-80694
2021 - Justice Court Assistance & Technology Fund (1242):
Approval of 2021 unappropriation of funds in the amount of $224,834.70 for the Justice Court Assistance & Technology Fund.
Approval of 2021 unappropriation of funds in the amount of $224,834.70 for the Justice Court Assistance & Technology Fund.
14.
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-80647
Authority to advertise and approval of Procurement packets (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary for the following projects:
A.) RFB 2021-065-TDL-Roadway Light Fixtures and Maintenance;
B.) RFB 2021-061-TDL -Lease/Rental of Vehicles.
A.) RFB 2021-065-TDL-Roadway Light Fixtures and Maintenance;
B.) RFB 2021-061-TDL -Lease/Rental of Vehicles.
B.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-80740
Presentation of the sole bid received, meeting all specifications for the purpose of award and approval of the contract (C-21-0419-05-11) to I & A Investments, LLC for project titled: "Lease of Land (Approx 5 acres) for Solid Waste Citizen Collection Site (Peñitas area) - Pct.3 subject to legal counsel's review as to legal form.
2.
AI-80739
Presentation of the sole bid received, meeting all specifications for the purpose of award and approval of the contract (C-21-0418-05-11) to Juan D. Garza for project titled: "Lease of Land (Approx 5 acres) for Solid Waste Citizen Collection Site (Sullivan City area) - Pct.3 subject to legal counsel's review and approval as to form.
C.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-80722
A.) Precinct #4 requesting action to Rescind CC-12-29-29/R-#AI-78887due to price increase;
B.) Requesting authority to purchase playground equipment from Game Time c/o Total Recreation Products, Inc. an authorized reseller awarded vendor through OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program contract #2017001134 in the amount of $436,863.14 for Precinct 4 including authority for Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign any required documents..
B.) Requesting authority to purchase playground equipment from Game Time c/o Total Recreation Products, Inc. an authorized reseller awarded vendor through OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program contract #2017001134 in the amount of $436,863.14 for Precinct 4 including authority for Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign any required documents..
D.
IT Department
1.
AI-80737
Authority to renew the yearly Smartnet Cisco Support System through our membership/participation with DIR-TSO-4167 through Insight approved vendor under contract DIR-TSO-4167 through requisition # 432993 in the amount of $106,665.38.
E.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-80705
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 the purchase of biohazard containers in order to assist with County medical expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, attached herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
B) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens;
C) Requesting authority to purchase biohazard containers from Grainger, under TXMAS awarded contract # 18-51V06, with a total cost of $59,670.00.
B) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens;
C) Requesting authority to purchase biohazard containers from Grainger, under TXMAS awarded contract # 18-51V06, with a total cost of $59,670.00.
F.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-80648
Requesting authority to process the following requisition into a Purchase Order [in order to issue payment] to Motorola Solutions Inc: Req. #430412 in the amount of $31,947.27 for the handling and replication of sensitive data stored in Proprietary server data management software in Sheriff's Office through the sole source declaration [CC 11/13/2012/AI #-35182] including all future purchases of equipment, license, software, maintenance-support, and related services] and authority for County Judge to sign any required documentation.
15.
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-80788
Discussion, consideration and action on legislation in support of additional district courts
16.
AI-80781
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a. 2nd Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hidalgo County Boys and Girls Club organizations
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. 2nd Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hidalgo County Boys and Girls Club organizations
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
17.
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-80716
Civil Case No. 7:21-cv-00001 - Rigoberto Silva, Jr. vs. Ivan Melendez, et. al.
E.
AI-80762
C-2793-20-D; Humberto Martinez, et al v Justin Andrew Trejo and Sheriff's Department
18.
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)
19.
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-80717
Civil Case No. 7:21-cv-00001 - Rigoberto Silva, Jr. vs. Ivan Melendez, et. al.
E.
AI-80764
C-2793-20-D; Humberto Martinez, et al v Justin Andrew Trejo and Sheriff's Department
20.
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
21.
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
22.
Adjourn