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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING May 25, 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. Requesting approval to continue payment from General Fund for the employee currently hired under the Irrigation District #6 agreement, pending approval to renew agreement for the year 2021.
2. Requesting approval to renew Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo, Texas (acting by and through the office of Constable, Precinct 3) and Hidalgo County Irrigation District #6 with second amendment agreement to be effective on May 31, 2021 through May 30, 2022 (FY 2021).
3. Requesting approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, in the amount of $45,000.00
4. Requesting approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $75,720.90.
1. Authority for the County Judge to sign TxDot Form 2433 Internal Compliance Program Certification.
2. Authority for Constable Pct. 5 to submit signed document to TxDot.
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Disaster Relief Temporary Employment (DRTE) Agreement between Hidalgo County and Workforce Solutions.
2. Requesting approval of the certification of revenue in the amount of $135,416.67 and appropriation of the same.
2. Requesting approval of the certification of revenue as approved by county auditor in the amount of $204,806.00 and appropriation of the same.
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.
a. Wisconsin Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (El Polako Investments, LLC) (Wisconsin Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 15 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:4
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: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Wisconsin Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
b. El Crucero Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Peña Chapa Development) (Mile 5 Road & Texan Road)
No. of Lots: 15 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Mile 5 Road and Texan Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 Road and Texan Road are paved.
c. Amber Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DII Management, LLC) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 West Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
d. Whalen Springs No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (The Three Grandes, Ltd.) (Whalen Road & Moore Road)
No. of Lots: 31 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:4
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, Whalen Road and Moore Road are paved.4 internal streets to be paved.
e. San Martin No. 7 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tres Maravillas LLC.) (Gandy Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 44 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing 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, Gandy Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
f. Carrizales II Subdivision- Pct. 3 (El Carrizales, LLC.) (Western Road & Mile 6 Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single Family, 4 Commercial
Flood Zone: X&A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by discharging into HCDD#1 Regional Detention Facility.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Western Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
g. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates, LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½West Road)
No. of Lots: 59 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road and Mile 5 ½ West Road are paved. 4 internal streets to be paved.
h. Eduardo's No. 19 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Izaguirre Real Estate Holdings, LLC.) (Trosper Road & Mile 6 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 85 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:14
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system that will connect to an existing type "A" inlet on Xavier Avenue from Eduardo's No. 18 Subdivision that will discharge onto an existing drainage detention facility owned by HCDD1.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, Trosper Road is paved and 6 internal streets to be paved.
2. Final Approval
a. Ocañas Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Jose Domingo Ocañas) (Eldora Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone:B
Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Eldora Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road is paved.
2. Approval of payment to North Alamo Water Supply in the amount of $600.00 for the utility deposit and connection fee to set up water meter for location of ongoing roadway improvements at [La Quinta Lane North of Curry Road (about 20 ft. from fire hydrant)] within Precinct 4, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, as listed on Exhibit A, to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance for Pct. 1 Road & Bridge (1200) to fund various road construction projects.
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds from the R&B unassigned fund balance for various Pct. 3 R&B Programs in the amount of $850,927.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Requesting approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $423,450.48 received from ECISD for the Linn San Manuel Veterans Park and appropriation of the same.
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.) Action to proceed to exercise HC's one (1) year extension option as provided under the current contracts (under the same rates terms and conditions) for Professional Real Estate Services with;
a. Coldwell Banker Commercial RGV(C-20-279-06-30)
b. Marylou Henry Real Estate (C-20-279A-06-30)
B.) Allow current agreements to expire on 06/01/21
1. City of Alamo
2. City of Donna
3. City of Edcouch
4. City of Elsa
5. City of La Villa
6. City of Mercedes
7. City of Progreso Lakes
8. City of Progreso
9. City of Weslaco
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement in desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the "Work") by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City.
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
a. Third Amendment to Cares Act Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with UTRGV
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
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:
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)
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
