Agenda for CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
August 17, 2021
10:00 A.M.

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.

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Open Forum

Executive Office:

AI-82043

1. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Sale-Purchase Contract between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the City of Edinburg, pursuant to Tx. Loc. Gov. Code Section 272.001 (l) (1-3).

2. Authorization for the Executive Officer, Mr. Valde Guerra, to sign any and all pertinent documents.

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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:

Real Estate Acquisition

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.

Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation

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)

Open Session:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency

Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

10.

Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

11.

Adjourn