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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING July 27, 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-81830
Discussion, consideration and action to accept a donation from CGI Communications, Inc. for the service of providing nine (9) promotional videos to Hidalgo County free of charge.
B.
AI-81833
1. Ratification of the submission of grant extension request to The Moody Foundation to allow additional time to complete community outreach and emergency management projects.
2. Requesting approval to accept the extension of time granted by The Moody Foundation for the expenditure of community outreach and emergency management funds from 7/24/2021 to 10/31/2021.
2. Requesting approval to accept the extension of time granted by The Moody Foundation for the expenditure of community outreach and emergency management funds from 7/24/2021 to 10/31/2021.
7.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-81583
Proclamation declaring July 30, 2021 as World Day Against Trafficking In Persons.
B.
AI-81462
DA - Vitims Unit Court Advocate Program (VUCAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596402 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596402 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
C.
AI-81693
DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924303 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924303 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
D.
AI-81703
DA's Title IV-E (1100):
1. Approval for County Judge to sign the following document required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Title IV-E Grant Program for fiscal year October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022:
a. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
1. Approval for County Judge to sign the following document required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Title IV-E Grant Program for fiscal year October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022:
a. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
E.
AI-81754
DA - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281):
Approval to submit an updated "Grantee Information Sheet" to the Office of the Attorney General for the VCLG grant.
Approval to submit an updated "Grantee Information Sheet" to the Office of the Attorney General for the VCLG grant.
F.
AI-81741
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. and the Texas Victim Services Association (TVSA).
8.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-81697
FY 2020 HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept award no. G20SS0002A, Supplement Number 2, Cooperative Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $82,600.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2020-12/31/2021.
2. Authorization for County Judge,as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, in the amount of $82,600.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Authorization and approval to accept award no. G20SS0002A, Supplement Number 2, Cooperative Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $82,600.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2020-12/31/2021.
2. Authorization for County Judge,as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, in the amount of $82,600.00 and appropriation of the same.
9.
County Clerk:
A.
AI-81751
Requesting approval of Official Continuation Certificate for Elections Administrator, Yvonne Ramon.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-81707
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Gabriel Hinojosa, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of August 2021 to December 2021.
11.
Constable Pct. #1:
A.
AI-81717
Constable Precinct No. 1 - TTBH-Security (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to Safety & Security Services.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $78,801.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to Safety & Security Services.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $78,801.00 and appropriation of the same.
B.
AI-81716
Constable Precinct No. 1 - TTBH Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP) (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $251,491.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $251,491.00 and appropriation of the same.
12.
Constable Pct. #2:
A.
AI-81719
Constable Precinct No. 2 - TTBH Justice Involved Individuals (JII) (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Justice Involved Individuals (JII) program.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $79,269.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Justice Involved Individuals (JII) program.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $79,269.00 and appropriation of the same.
B.
AI-81718
Constable Precinct No. 2 - TTBH Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP) (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $237,807.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $237,807.00 and appropriation of the same.
13.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-81773
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Gerardo Javier Zamora as Deputy Constable by Lazaro Gallardo,Jr. Constable Pct.3, in accordance to Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
14.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-81723
Constable Precinct No. 4 - TTBH-Security (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to Safety & Security Services.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $78,801.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to Safety & Security Services.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $78,801.00 and appropriation of the same.
B.
AI-81725
Constable Precinct No. 4 - TTBH Justice Involved Individuals (JII) (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Justice Involved Individuals (JII) program.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $79,269.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Justice Involved Individuals (JII) program.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $79,269.00 and appropriation of the same.
C.
AI-81722
Constable Precinct No. 4 - TTBH Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP) (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization, for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $164,971.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization, for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $164,971.00 and appropriation of the same.
15.
Constable Pct. #5:
A.
AI-81730
Constable Precinct No. 5 - TTBH Justice Involved Individuals (JII) (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 5 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Justice Involved Individuals (JII) program.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $158,538.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through, Constable Precinct No. 5 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for the fiscal year 2021 (Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022) in relation to the Justice Involved Individuals (JII) program.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $158,538.00 and appropriation of the same.
16.
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-81825
Budget & Management (1290):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective 10/01/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions effective 10/01/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 115-XXX | 0001 | Program Manager II | 15 |
| Create | 115-XXX | 0002 | Communications Specialist II | 11 |
| Create | 115-XXX | 0003-0007 | Program Specialist II | 11 |
| Create | 115-XXX | 0008-0009 | Accountant II | 10 |
C.
AI-81644
DA Civil Litigation (1100):
1. Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 07/12/2021:
2. Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 07/19/2021:
1. Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 07/12/2021:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 2 | 080-013 | 0017 | Attorney IV | 19 |
2. Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 07/19/2021:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 2 | 080-013 | 0007 | Attorney III | 17 |
D.
AI-81823
Courthouse Security (1241):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective 10/01/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions effective 10/01/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Rank |
| Create | 125-032 | 0018 - 0042 | Detention Officer | 01 |
| Create | 125-032 | 0043 | Detention Lieutenant | 07 |
| Create | 125-032 | 0044 | Detention Sergeant | 05 |
| Create | 125-032 | 0045 - 0065 | Deputy Sheriff | 06 |
| Create | 125-032 | 0066 | Sergeant | 10 |
| Create | 125-032 | 0067 | Lieutenant | 12 |
E.
AI-81336
Criminal District Attorney (1100):
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 | Auto Allowance |
| Create | 080-002 | 0197 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $900.00 |
| Create | 080-002 | 0198 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $900.00 |
| Create | 080-002 | 0199 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 | $900.00 |
| Create | 080-002 | 0200 | Legal Assistant I | 06 | $0.00 |
| Create | 080-002 | 0201 | Criminal Investigator II | 14 | $3,600.00 |
| Create | 080-002 | 0202 | Advocate | 08 | $0.00 |
F.
AI-81326
Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200)
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 # | Current Position Title | Current Grade | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Grade |
| Title Change | 121-005 | 0169 | Buyer II | 09 | Maintenance IV | 09 |
G.
AI-81816
Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
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 | 123-005 | 0106 | Equipment Operator II | 08 |
| Create | 123-005 | 0123 | Equipment Operator III | 10 |
H.
AI-81676
Pct. 3 Drain Imprv. Prj. (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 12/31/2021 as follows:
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 12/31/2021 as follows:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Supplemental Allowance |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 123-049 | 0021 | Program Manager III | 17 | $5,560.00 |
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
I.
AI-81684
County Court-at-Law #1 (1100):
1. Approval to extend the following temporary full-time position effective 08/02/2021 through 08/20/2021:
1. Approval to extend the following temporary full-time position effective 08/02/2021 through 08/20/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Tittle | Grade |
| Extend temporary full-time position |
021-001 | T006 | Bailiff I (CC) | 11 |
17.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-81700
Item 1 – Professional Services: Construction Manager Services
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid (for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Construction Manager Service Providers to Oversee and Supervise the Development and Construction of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project according to Specifications
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Construction Manager Services Contract Commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of ___________________, to Oversee and to Supervise the Development and Construction of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project according to Specifications
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid (for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Construction Manager Service Providers to Oversee and Supervise the Development and Construction of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project according to Specifications
| Firms | B2Z Engineering, LLC | SDI Engineering, LLC | RO Engineering, PLLC |
| Evaluator 1 | 100 | 98 | 93 |
| Evaluator 2 | 90 | 83 | 74 |
| Evaluator 3 | 94 | 96 | 95 |
| Total Score | 284 | 277 | 262 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Construction Manager Services Contract Commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of ___________________, to Oversee and to Supervise the Development and Construction of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project according to Specifications
B.
AI-81701
Item 2 – Professional Services: Engineering Services
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Texas 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Contract commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of ______________, to provide Structural Engineering and Other Related Engineering Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project According to Specifications as Appropriate/Required
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Texas 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Engineering Services to provide Structural Engineering and other related Engineering Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project According to Specifications as Appropriate/Required
| Firms | Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. | CONSOR Engineers, LLC | Cobb-Fendley & Associates, Inc. |
| Evaluator 1 | 88 | 93 | 85 |
| Evaluator 2 | 86 | 92 | 91 |
| Evaluator 3 | 96 | 93 | 90 |
| Total Score | 270 | 278 | 266 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Contract commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of ______________, to provide Structural Engineering and Other Related Engineering Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project According to Specifications as Appropriate/Required
C.
AI-81702
Item 3 – Professional Services: Architectural Services
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Architectural Services to 1.) Design and Develop Drawings and Specifications for a Site Plan; 2) Design and Develop Construction Drawings and Specifications for all Structures in the Project; 3.) And any other Related Architectural Services Required to Complete the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project
C. Authority Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Architectural Services Contract Commencing with the
No. 1 Ranked Firm of ______________, to 1.) Design and Develop Drawings and Specifications for a Site Plan; 2.) Design and Development of Construction Drawings and Specifications for all Structures in the Project; 3.) and Perform any Other Related Architectural Functions Required to Complete the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments
and Discovery Classrooms Project
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Architectural Services to 1.) Design and Develop Drawings and Specifications for a Site Plan; 2) Design and Develop Construction Drawings and Specifications for all Structures in the Project; 3.) And any other Related Architectural Services Required to Complete the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project
| Firms | The Warren Group Architects | Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC | PBK Architects, Inc. |
| Evaluator 1 | 99 | 91 | 87 |
| Evaluator 2 | 90 | 86 | 87 |
| Evaluator 3 | 90 | 89 | 95 |
| Total Score | 279 | 266 | 269 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Architectural Services Contract Commencing with the
No. 1 Ranked Firm of ______________, to 1.) Design and Develop Drawings and Specifications for a Site Plan; 2.) Design and Development of Construction Drawings and Specifications for all Structures in the Project; 3.) and Perform any Other Related Architectural Functions Required to Complete the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments
and Discovery Classrooms Project
D.
AI-81704
Item 4 – Professional Services: Geotechnical Engineering Services
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Geotechnical Engineering Services and Materials Testing Contract Commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of _______________, to Perform Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Appropriate/Required
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Geotechnical Engineering Services to Perform Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Appropriate/Required
| Firms | Terracom Consultants, Inc. | Raba Kistner, Inc. | Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. |
| Evaluator 1 | 96 | 94 | 90 |
| Evaluator 2 | 93 | 91 | 90 |
| Evaluator 3 | 96 | 95 | 94 |
| Total Score | 285 | 280 | 274 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Geotechnical Engineering Services and Materials Testing Contract Commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of _______________, to Perform Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Appropriate/Required
E.
AI-81705
Item 5 – Professional Services: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services Required for the Completion of the Hidalgo County
Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Designed
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Geotechnical Engineering Services and Materials Testing Contract Commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of _______________, to Perform Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Appropriate/Required
A. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): Professional Services
B. Presentation of the Scoring Grid for the Purpose of Ranking by Commissioners' Court of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's Approved "Pool" of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services Required for the Completion of the Hidalgo County
Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Designed
| Firms | Terracom Consultants, Inc. | Raba Kistner, Inc. | Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. |
| Evaluator 1 | 96 | 94 | 90 |
| Evaluator 2 | 93 | 91 | 90 |
| Evaluator 3 | 96 | 95 | 94 |
| Total Score | 285 | 280 | 274 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Negotiate a Professional Geotechnical Engineering Services and Materials Testing Contract Commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of _______________, to Perform Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Appropriate/Required
F.
AI-81708
Item 6 Memorandum of Agreement
Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the Hidalgo County Head Start Program
Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the Hidalgo County Head Start Program
G.
AI-81710
Item 7 Application for COVID-19 Supplemental Funds
Discussion/Approval of Application for COVID-19 Supplemental Funds Grants Award #06HE000736-01-00
Discussion/Approval of Application for COVID-19 Supplemental Funds Grants Award #06HE000736-01-00
18.
Urban County:
A.
AI-81768
1. Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Urban County Program, Texas Homeless Network and the following Housing Authorities: The Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo, Edinburg Housing Authority, McAllen Housing Authority, Mission Housing Authority and Pharr Housing Authority
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Director to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Director to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
B.
AI-81789
Discussion Consideration and Action to proceed with providing notice of intent to exercise options under Section IV Allocation provisions of the current Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the City of Sullivan City for the implementation of CDBG activities and expenditures to be carried out in the City's jurisdiction as per 24 CFR 570.
C.
AI-81657
Requesting approval of Resolution authorizing to advertise for construction and related activities for all projects identified in all Program Years- One Year Action Plans, subsequent amendments and Colonia funded activities (Texas General Land Office, Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, etc.)
D.
AI-81656
Requesting approval of Resolution to authorize Urban County Program Director to approve certain Change Orders on Urban County Projects.
E.
AI-81774
"Subject to compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional services - Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner, Inc. in the amount of
$15,616.15 utilizing City Funds and approval of Work Authorization No. 1, pending legal review of the contract.
F.
AI-81766
"Subject to compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional services - Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $13,228.73 utilizing CDBG FY 33 (2020) Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1. Pending Legal Review of contract.
19.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-81755
Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the TB Federal CY 22 program that will include $437,771.00 in grant funds and $87,554.00 in local match funds.
B.
AI-81696
Requesting approval to submit grant application to the Texas Department of State Health Services for the COVID-19 Immunizations Round 4 funding and for County Judge to sign all related documents.
C.
AI-81668
1. Requesting approval to accept the Title V Child Health and Dental Services grant contract no. HHS000687600002, Amendment No. 1 and for County Judge to e-sign the amendment. The purpose of the amendment is to add $11,024.00 and to extend the termination date to August 31, 2022.
2. Requesting approval of the certification of revenue in the amount of $11,024.00 and to appropriate the same.
2. Requesting approval of the certification of revenue in the amount of $11,024.00 and to appropriate the same.
D.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-81639
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a TEX NET transfer date of August 5, 2021 and a settlement date of August 6, 2021.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
C. Approval of appropriations of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
C. Approval of appropriations of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC.
20.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-81580
Hidalgo County Veterans Court - Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grant (1289):
1. Ratification of approval to apply for the FY 2022 Veterans Court grant.
2. Approval to accept the FY 2022 Veterans Court grant award, from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for the period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $50,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Ratification of approval to apply for the FY 2022 Veterans Court grant.
2. Approval to accept the FY 2022 Veterans Court grant award, from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for the period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $50,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
21.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-81796
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment for the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds Contract #61200003282 for the increased amount of $898,744 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affair, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
B.
AI-81695
Discussion, consideration and possible action to accept $300,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance for Program Year 2021-2022 for Operation Bravo Zulu with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
C.
AI-81694
Authorization to extend the interdepartmental transfer from the County's General Fund to the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency to be utilized as operational funds to be reimbursed at 90 days after termination of Bravo Zulu Grant which Begins: 07/01/2021 Ends: 06/30/2022.
22.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-81769
Authorization and Approval to name a county road in Precinct 1 as Tijerina road as recommended by LRGVDC 911 Department.
23.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-81680
Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase tract of land known as
Parcel#35 associated with the Pct 2 Eldora Road Project from FM 3362 (Jackson Rd) to Veterans Blvd (I Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-404) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
24.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
A.
AI-81713
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project, in accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, Hidalgo County, Texas, acting by and through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed road improvement project of approximately 2640 linear feet of Mile 5 Rd., beginning at the intersection of Tom Gill Road west and ending at the intersection of Rancho Brazil Road, through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into with the City of Penitas and Hidalgo County.
B.
AI-81780
Requesting authorization and approval to rename CR 4304 in Precinct 3 to
Houts Road, as recommended by the LRGVDC 911 Department.
C.
AI-81689
1. Requesting authorization to issue payment to Enterprise Products Operating LLC in the amount of $27,761 (estimated cost) for the compensable utility for the Mile 3 N. Road Project from FM 492 (Goodwin Rd.) to Tom Gill Road, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a JUA (Joint Use Agreement) between Enterprise Products Operating LLC and Hidalgo County for the Mile 3 N. Road Project.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a JUA (Joint Use Agreement) between Enterprise Products Operating LLC and Hidalgo County for the Mile 3 N. Road Project.
25.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-81840
Approval of Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Department of Budget and Management for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
B.
AI-81682
CO 2016 (1350):
Approval of unappropriation of funds for the Certificates of Obligation 2016 fund (1350) in the amount of $269.93 to fund deficit fund balance.
Approval of unappropriation of funds for the Certificates of Obligation 2016 fund (1350) in the amount of $269.93 to fund deficit fund balance.
C.
AI-81712
Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100):
1. Approval for County Judge to sign the following document required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Program for fiscal year October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022:
a. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
1. Approval for County Judge to sign the following document required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Program for fiscal year October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022:
a. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
D.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-81660
County Clerk Records Archive (1100):
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - County Clerk Records Archive in the amount of $284,280 to fund the preservation of records for the County Clerk's Office.
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - County Clerk Records Archive in the amount of $284,280 to fund the preservation of records for the County Clerk's Office.
2.
AI-81651
2021 - DA CCP59 (1223):
Approval of 2021 unappropriation of funds in the amount of $14,474.57 for the DA CCP59 Fund.
Approval of 2021 unappropriation of funds in the amount of $14,474.57 for the DA CCP59 Fund.
3.
AI-81744
Transfers Out-Debt Service CO2018A (1100):
Approval of 2021 appropriation in the amount of $1,193,450.03 from General Fund Restricted Fund balance relating to revenues from the court facilities fee.
Approval of 2021 appropriation in the amount of $1,193,450.03 from General Fund Restricted Fund balance relating to revenues from the court facilities fee.
26.
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-81439
A. Request approval to declare as "Surplus" the items listed in Exhibit "A" [Office furniture and electronics] for the purpose of sale through webcast online auction scheduled for 08-10-2021 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received;
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 08-10-2021 resulted in no bids were received;
C. Request authorization to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for 08-10-2021.
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 08-10-2021 resulted in no bids were received;
C. Request authorization to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for 08-10-2021.
2.
AI-81733
Presentation of qualified sole response received from Big D Tractor Co., LLC dba/Frontera Equipment/Blue Cat Rentals for the purpose of award of contract thru RFB titled: Rental of Heavy Equipment (C-21-043-07-27)
B.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-81783
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a 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 Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
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 Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
| Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc. | R. Gutierrez Corporation | Vickrey & Associates, LLC. | |
| Evaluator No.1 | 95 | 91 | 93 |
| Total | 95 | 91 | 93 |
| Ranking |
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 Surveying Services for Projects within Precinct No.1.
2.
AI-81782
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a 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 Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
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 Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
| ROW Surveying Services | CVQ Land Surveyors, LLC. | Melden & Hunt, Inc. | |
| Evaluator No.1 | 94 | 91 | 92 |
| Total | 94 | 91 | 92 |
| Ranking |
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an final professional engineering services agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Surveying Services for Projects within Precinct No.1.
3.
AI-81785
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, Contract No. C-18-304-02-26 as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Engineering, to reallocate funds from Engineering Construction Management to Engineering Project Management in the amount of $119,861.00 in connection with the FM 88 Project.
4.
AI-81786
Requesting approval of Change Order No.1 in connection with Contract No. C-18-181A-03-26 and GMP Amendment No.1 with E-Con Group, LLC for the Sunset Park Operations Facility Project in Pct.1 as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-81826
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, under TX Local Government Code 262.024-(a)(4) a professional service;
B. Acceptance and approval of a Letter of Engagement with Perez Law Firm, PLLC in connection with legal matters subject to legal review and compliance with all HC requirements submittals subject to compliance with 1295 Form.
B. Acceptance and approval of a Letter of Engagement with Perez Law Firm, PLLC in connection with legal matters subject to legal review and compliance with all HC requirements submittals subject to compliance with 1295 Form.
D.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-81675
Approval of Work Authorization #4 - Raba-Kistner (C-20-687-12-29) to provide engineering services for geotechnical drilling including foundation design and construction recommendations for the proposed Sunflower Park Project.
2.
AI-81824
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Hidalgo County and Research, Applied Technology, Education & Service, Inc. (RATES) d/b/a RATES/RGV - Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Watershed Protection Consortium, a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit agency to respond and to aid protection of the LRGV watersheds.
E.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-81788
Requesting approval of Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with Curative, Inc. - C-20-609-10-27 to include Exhibit A - locations where services are to be provided as approved as to legal form by HC/DA/Civil Section.
2.
AI-81698
Acceptance and approval of Amendment #5 to the Master Agreement (C-20-227-06-30) with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. with issuance of Purchase Order inasmuch as at the time vendor was not requiring signature of any kind.
F.
WIC
1.
AI-81720
Discussion and consideration to approve the purchase of Dell equipment for WIC Program, under TX-DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763 [exp. 01/10/2024] not to exceed $50,036.48 with authority to process submitted Requisition #435921.
G.
Tax Office
1.
AI-81727
Approval of Preventative Maintenance Inspection Agreement with Cummins-Allison in the amount of $904.00 through Req 00435505 subject to compliance with Form 1295 and insurance requirements prior to execution of the contract.
H.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-81740
A. Requesting approval of Second (2nd) Amendment to Service Contract C-18-014-06-05 (Kefee Commissary Network) to clarify the intended term provision as provided in the County's initial requirements/specification one (1) year with four (4) one (1) year renewals) and further clarify that three (3) one (1) year renewals terms are available.
B. Authority and approval to exercise the County's option to utilize it's third (3rd) one (1) year renewal option under same rates, terms and conditions with Keefe Commissary Supplies.
I.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-81546
A. Pursuant to Legal Notice Section 13., recommending waiver of formality/technicality for submission requirements to RFB submissions received, as it is in the best interest of HC to do so.
B. Presentation of multiple qualified respondents [listed herein] submitting the lowest and best bids for the purpose of award and approval of contract documents for project titled: "Turnkey Water Extraction & Related Services" through RFB: 21-0496-06-23-HAG with effective/commencement date of 08-19-21 [as it is in the best interest of HC to permit the current contracts to expire] and subject to compliance with required documentation required:
B. Presentation of multiple qualified respondents [listed herein] submitting the lowest and best bids for the purpose of award and approval of contract documents for project titled: "Turnkey Water Extraction & Related Services" through RFB: 21-0496-06-23-HAG with effective/commencement date of 08-19-21 [as it is in the best interest of HC to permit the current contracts to expire] and subject to compliance with required documentation required:
- (A) Butch's Oilfield Services, Inc.
- (B) Longhorn Services, Inc.
- (C) Ygriega Environmental Services LLC
- (D) Mo-Vac Services Company, Inc
2.
AI-81736
Accept and award finalized negotiated agreements/contracts to the ranked vendors (AI-81531 on 7/13/2021) for project pre-positioned "Disaster Recovery Services; Debris Clearance, Removal, & Other Miscellaneous Related Services" to the following, pending legal review:
A. Primary - AshBritt; #C-21-0078a-07-27
B. Secondary - DRC Emergency Services; #C-21-0078b-07-27
C. Tertiary - CrowderGulf; #C-21-0078c-07-27;
with an initial one (1) year term commencing July 27, 2021 thru July 26, 2022 including Hidalgo County sole option to extend one (1) additional one (1) year term.
A. Primary - AshBritt; #C-21-0078a-07-27
B. Secondary - DRC Emergency Services; #C-21-0078b-07-27
C. Tertiary - CrowderGulf; #C-21-0078c-07-27;
with an initial one (1) year term commencing July 27, 2021 thru July 26, 2022 including Hidalgo County sole option to extend one (1) additional one (1) year term.
27.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-81867
Presentation for discussion of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
28.
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act and American Rescue Plan 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 and American Rescue Plan Act Funds
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
29.
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-81724
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Polar Bear.
E.
AI-81645
Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-546; Texas State Lulac; Voto Latino v Bruce Elfant, et al
F.
AI-81647
Cause #CL-21-2421-J; Diana Acuna & Juan Acuna v Joel Benavides & Hidalgo County
G.
AI-81678
CL-21-1426-J; Ovidio Garcia-Garcia v Hidalgo County
H.
AI-81670
Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al
I.
AI-81714
Claim of Idolina Sanchez
30.
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)
31.
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-81726
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Polar Bear.
E.
AI-81646
Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-546; Texas State Lulac; Voto Latino v Bruce Elfant, et al
F.
AI-81648
Cause #CL-21-2421-J; Diana Acuna & Juan Acuna v Joel Benavides & Hidalgo County
G.
AI-81679
CL-21-1426-J; Ovidio Garcia-Garcia v Hidalgo County
H.
AI-81671
Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al
I.
AI-81715
Claim of Idolina Sanchez
32.
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
33.
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
34.
Adjourn