Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster declared by County Judge Richard F. Cortez on August 2, 2021. 

DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924303 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).

Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice as submitted by Noble Texas Builders for construction of the wall partition in the Adult Detention Facility Releasing Area. (PO #831921).

Payment Application	Amount
#1	$65,912.90

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Juan A. Hutton as a Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Constable Pct.1, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.

Information Technology (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/16/2021:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Current Position Title	Current Grade	Proposed Position Title	Proposed Grade
Delete	200-001	0002	Information Technology Senior Manager II	19	-	-
Delete	200-001	0010	Data Center Project Manager I	10	-	-
Create	200-001	0050	-	-	Data Center Project Manager III	14
Create	200-001	0051	-	-	Information Technology Manager	16

2. Approval to revise the Classified Position List to add new position Information Technology Manager (Grade 16) and to delete Information Technology Senior Manager II (Grade 19). 

Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/16/2021:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Current Position Title	Current Grade	Proposed Position Title	Proposed Grade
Delete	220-001	0001	Division Manager III, Facilities Management	18	-	-
Delete	220-001	0096	Carpenter III	09	-	-
Create	220-001	0145	-	-	Carpenter II	07
Reclassification	220-001	0007	Division Manager I, Facilities Maintenance	14	Division Manager II	16
Reclassification	220-001	0094	Supervisor II, Facilities Maintenance	12	Division Manager I	14
Reclassification	220-001	0107	Electrician III	12	Supervisor III	13
Reclassification	220-001	0077	Air Condition Technician III	11	Supervisor III	13
Reclassification	220-001	0005	Plumber III	12	Supervisor III	13
Reclassification	220-001	0049	Carpenter III	09	Supervisor II, Facilities Maintenance	12
Reclassification	220-001	0033	Custodian II	03	Supervisor I	09

Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following personnel action, effective Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Current Position Title	Current Grade	Proposed Position Title	Proposed Grade
Reclassification	123-005	0122	Multimedia Specialist III	14	Multimedia Coordinator	16

DA Civil Litigation (1100):
Approval to set the salary to slot no. 080-013-0015 at a Grade 21 Step 04 due to reassignment, effective 08/02/2021.

Pct. 2 CRC - San Juan (1100)
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/16/2021:

The Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) requests approval of the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (TEMAP) Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (CSA) in the amount of $495,000 (see attached agreement), subject to and contingent upon legal review and approval.

The Urban County Program is requesting approval to reject bids received for the Sullivan City Public Facility & Improvements Project. (Library) Bid No. 5018/19-77-0300-5000-7700-UCP-EP.

Requesting approval to deobligate the amount of $29,978.20 due to an adjustment to the Medicaid Administrative Claiming financial report for the quarter of April to June 2020.  

Requesting approval to request information to participate in the Public Health Provider - Charity Care Program.  This program is designed to allow qualified providers to receive reimbursement for the cost of delivering healthcare services when those costs are not reimbursed by another source.  The program is authorized under the 1115 waiver.  

1.  Approval to submit a budget revision to realign funds in the COVID-19 Vaccination grant program. 
2.  Approval to submit a budget revision to realign funds in the TB State grant program.  

1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to amend the signature document Contract No. HHS000871100040 by adding to the Contract, resulting in a total not to exceed Contract amount of $20,374.44 with the Health and Human Services Commission for the Senior Corps Grant Program.
2. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to amend the signature document Contract No. HHS000871100011 by adding to the Contract, resulting in a total not to exceed Contract amount of $106,057.41 with the Health and Human Services Commission for the Senior Corps Grant Program.
2. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
 

1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to amend the signature document Contract No. HHS000871100030 by adding to the Contract, resulting in a total not to exceed Contract amount of $17,377.44 with the Health and Human Services Commission for the Senior Corps Grant Program.
2. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to rescind agenda items 81612 presented on July 13, 2021 for approval to submit Amendment No. 2 for the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) budget for the program year 2021.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve Budget Amendment #2 for the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract # 61210003456 to include additional funding in the amount of $78,559.00 for a final contact amount of $1,757,306.

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the 2021 Community Needs Assessment.

1. Discussion on Election Updates
2. Discussion, consideration and authority for the County Judge to order the November 2, 2021 General Election
3. Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3 Sec. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose" for the purchase of miscellaneous items (i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items) for election outreach campaigns to promote, educate, and inform the voters of Hidalgo County. This will include outreach for events such as, the naturalization ceremonies, National Voter Registration activities and ongoing voter registration events.
4. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Democratic Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2021 through the July 31, 2023 term.
5. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Republican Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2021 through the July 31, 2023 term.

FY 2021 Elections Chapter 19 (1283):
1. Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the FY 2021 Chapter 19 funds in the amount of $19,425.50 and appropriation of same. 

Introduction of Hidalgo County 4-H Ambassadors, Hidalgo County 4-H County Council and Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors to Commissioner's Court.  

1.  Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the  Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) A Professional Services

2.  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	S & B Infrastructure, Inc.	STRADA Engineering and Consulting, LC	Alpha Infrastructure  Engineering, PLLC
Evaluator 1	85	89	93
Evaluator 2	90	79	91
Evaluator 3	96	90	90
Total Score	271	258	274
Ranking

  
3.  Authority to Negotiate a Professional Contract for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services Commencing with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of ____________________, for MEP Services for the Completion of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project as Designed

1. Preliminary Approval
a. Suncrest Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Evergreen Land & Properties, LLC.) (Tower Road & Canton Road)
 No. of Lots: 16 Single Family
 Flood Zone: B
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
 Filling Stations:2
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by new drain ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Paved: Yes, Tower Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
 
b. Grapefruit Acres Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP.) (Jesus Flores Road & Garcia Street)
 No. of Lots: 24 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
 Filling Stations:3
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Jesus Flores Road side ditch.
 ETJ: No, Rural Area.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
 Paved: Yes, Jesus Flores Road is paved and 1 County Road (Grapefruit Drive) to be paved.
 
c. La Marquese Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Owassa Road & Alamo Road)
 No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
 Flood Zone: B
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
 Filling Stations:3
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
 Paved: Yes, Owassa Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
 
d. San Rafael No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (C & N Farms, LLC.) (Soderquist Road & Mile 4 ½ North Road)
 No. of Lots: 62 Single Family
 Flood Zone: B
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:13
 Filling Stations:5
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new 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, Mile 4 ½ North Road is paved. Soderquist Road and 3 internal streets to be paved.
 
e. El Dorado Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (3BU Family Limited Partnership) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
 No. of Lots: 70 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:14
 Filling Stations:8
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
 ETJ: No, Rural Area.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
 Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road and Mile 1 West Road are paved.3 internal streets to be paved.
 
f. Rancho Nuevo Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Plata Properties, INC.) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 17 ½ North Road)
 No. of Lots: 99 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:17
 Filling Stations:12
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by an existing drain ditch.
 ETJ: No, Rural Area.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
 Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road is paved.Mile 17 ½ North Road and 4 internal streets to be paved.
 
g. Vaquero Estates Phase V Subdivision- Pct. 1 (3BU Family Limited Partnership) (Mile 11 North Road & F.M. 1015)
 No. of Lots: 271 Single Family, 1 Commercial
 Flood Zone: X Shaded
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
 Filling Stations:18
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by an 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 F.M. 1015 are paved.8 internal streets to be paved.
 
h. Los Pueblos Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Mile 12 North Road & Old La Blanca Road)
 No. of Lots: 51 Single Family
 Flood Zone: C
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:13
 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 Donna.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
 Paved: Yes, Old La Blanca Road and Mile 12 North Road are paved.3 internal streets to be paved.
 
i. Replat of Lots 363 & 364 San Joaquin Subdivision Ph. III - Pct. 1 (Buena Tierra Development, Inc.) (Minnesota Road & Valverde Road)
 No. of Lots: 4 Commercial
 Flood Zone: C
 Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
 Filling Stations:2
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention in commercial lots and discharging onto Valverde Road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
 Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
 Paved: Yes, Valverde Road and Minnesota Road are paved.
 
j. North Victoria Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J & D Tierra Ventures, LLC.) (Victoria Road & Mile 10 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 13 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X
 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, Victoria Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
 
2. Final Approval with Financial Gurantee
a. Emily Villarreal Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Martin Villarreal) (Midway Road & Mile 5 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
 Flood Zone: B
 Number of Streetlights:N/A
 Filling Stations:N/A
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 5 North Road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
 Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
 Sewer: Yes, 1 OSSF is installed & 2 OSSF'S have been escrowed.
 Paved: Yes, Midway Road and Mile 5 North Road are paved.
 
b. East Acres Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Vientos Subdivision, LLC.) (Minnesota Road & Mile 5 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X
 Number of Streetlights:N/A
 Filling Stations:N/A
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface runoff will drain into Minnesota Road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
 Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
 Sewer: Yes, 1 OSSF has been escrowed.
 Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road is paved.
 
3. Final Approval
a. Big Dawg Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Andy Santos) (Bentsen Palm Drive & Mile 3 North Road)
 No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
 Flood Zone: X
 Number of Streetlights:N/A
 Filling Stations:N/A
 Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Bentsen Palm Drive road side ditch.
 ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
 Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
 Sewer: Yes, 1 OSSF has been installed.
 Paved: Yes, Bentsen Palm Drive is paved.
 
4.a.  Pct. 1 - Re-appointment of Member to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board &
Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment

b. County Judge - Re-appointment of Member to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board &
Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment

Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcels 1 and 4 associated with the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 (Raul Longoria) to FM 907 (Alamo Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-421) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.

Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase tract of land known as Parcel#39 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.

Requesting authorization to approve and execute the Easement and Right of Way Agreement for the Utility Access submitted to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 by AEP Texas, Inc. for the New Mechanic Shop at Hidalgo County Precinct 4 with authority for the County Judge to sign the Easement ROW Agreement.
 

Title IV-E Services (1100):
Approval of revised Signature Authority Designation Form and for the County Judge to sign for the following grant contracts:
A. Title IV-E Legal Contract #24738247
B. Title IV-E Child Welfare Contract #24738252

Consideration and approval of Imposition of Optional Fees for Calendar Year 2022 in accordance with Transportation Code Section 502.401, Section 502.402, and Section 502.403 (option A: No change- Hidalgo County will charge the same fees in 2022)

Pct. 3 Rd Maint (1200): Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by County Auditor in the amounts of $106,020.95 and $12,705.00 for proposed street improvement project and appropriation of the same. 

District Clerk Records Management & Preservation (1235):
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds for the District Clerk Records Management & Preservation Fund (1235) in the amount of $197,573.00 to fund records storage & retrieval services.

Pct 4 - ICA Edbg - N. Mon Mack Rd Overlay (1200):
Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $17,489.60 and appropriation of the same.

A.  Requesting exemption from c ompetitive procurement require ments pursuant to Texas Local Government Code  262.024 (a)(7)(A) for an item that can be obtained from only one source;

B.  Requesting authority to enter  into a Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement for software application and platform AgendaQuick between Destiny Software, Inc. and Hidalgo County, Texas with annual automatic renewals, unless otherwise terminated by either party per agreement terms. 

Requesting approval of Professional Services Agreement with ERO Architects in the amount of $3,505.00 under the "on-call" agreement (C-20-225-12-15) for the renovation of the 2nd floor of the McColl Rd building, fka, PlainsCapital Bank with authority to issue Notice to Proceed, subject to final legal approval. 

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the RFB procurement packet for PCT. 3 - La Mansion Flat Work Concrete Improvements with authority to re-advertise if necessary, pending legal review.

Requesting approval to purchase One (1) Dri-Prime CD100S Diesel Pump, one (1) Dri-Prime CD150S Diesel Pump and related items, from XYLEM Dewatering Solutions, Inc., through H-GAC, not to exceed $88,804.07 (Subject to price verification).  

Requesting approval of Change Order No.2 which results in a cost savings [C-20-294-02-23] with REIM Construction, Inc. for Hidalgo County Precinct No.3 - Mile 3 N Road Project (Tom Gill Road to FM 492 [Goodwin Road]) as agreed upon by all parties and subject to receipt of TXDOT letter of concurrence.

A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to  Work Authorization No. 2, with an increased cost of $30,262.40 as submitted by the project engineer, L & G Engineering, to include additional scope of work and costs associated with ROW acquisition services through Contract #C-16-049-02-16 for the "Mile 5 Project (Taylor Road to FM 2220 - Ware Road) in Pct.4. 

B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the current agreement C-16-049-02-16, request by L&G Engineering to engage the following subcontractors:

• Leonel Garza and Associates, LLC
• HLH Appraisal Services

Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2022 Chevy Tahoe vehicles for Constable Pct. 2 through the Buyboard contract awarded vendor Caldwell Country Chevrolet, not to exceed $99,996.00.  

A. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with an estimated cost of $5,244.00 as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. through On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-20-680-12-29) for repairs, renovations, alterations, additions, and/or other related services for the Forensic Center Exterior Wall Renovations Project.

B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the current agreement C-20-680-12-29, requesting authority by Halff Associates, Inc. to engage the following subcontractors:

• Chanin Engineering
• The Warren Group

• Primary - T.F.R Enterprises, Inc.
• Secondary - Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc.
• Tertiary - MOR-WIL, LLC