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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING October 19, 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 Courthouse Annex III 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 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
County Judge's Office:
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Approval of Proclamation congratulating Pastor Juan de la Garza for 50 years of Ministry.
B.
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Approval of Proclamation congratulating Larissa Nicole Rodriguez, Jr. Miss Regency International.
C.
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Approval of Proclamation congratulating Victoria Hinojosa.
D.
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- Requesting approval for payment of claim for MCP Shows Invoice 2021-09240800MC in the amount of $1,995.00.
- Requesting approval for payment of claim for MCP Shows Invoice 2021-0922-230800MC in the amount of $2,290.00.
- Requesting authorization for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
E.
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Emergency Management - Moody Foundation Grant (1286):
1. Ratification of the submission of grant extension request to The Moody Foundation to allow additional time to complete emergency management projects.
2. Requesting approval to accept the extension of time granted by The Moody Foundation for the expenditure of emergency management funds from 10/31/2021 to 01/31/2022.
1. Ratification of the submission of grant extension request to The Moody Foundation to allow additional time to complete emergency management projects.
2. Requesting approval to accept the extension of time granted by The Moody Foundation for the expenditure of emergency management funds from 10/31/2021 to 01/31/2022.
F.
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Co. Judge's Office - FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant (1286):
Approval to ratify the application for the FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant and permission to authorize the County Judge to sign the contract and related documents upon TCA grant approval.
Approval to ratify the application for the FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant and permission to authorize the County Judge to sign the contract and related documents upon TCA grant approval.
G.
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1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and municipalities [as listed on the MOU] to designate parking spaces for Veterans.
2. Authorization for Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the MOU.
2. Authorization for Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the MOU.
H.
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1. Discussion, Consideration, and Action Approving the Resolution in supporting Amigos Del Valle's desire to apply for grant funds from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for their Texans Feeding Texans: Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program application.
2. Authorization for Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the Resolution.
2. Authorization for Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the Resolution.
7.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
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Proclamation declaring October as Dwarfism Awareness Month.
B.
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Proclamation declaring October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
C.
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Proclamation declaring October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
D.
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1. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for water service with the City of Pharr for one (1) Water Meter for the Pct. 2 Las Milpas CRC located at 1601 W Anaya Rd., Pharr.
2. Approval of payment to the City of Pharr in the amount of $150.00 for the utility deposit to set up one (1) water meter, for the Pct. 2 Las Milpas CRC located at 1601 W. Anaya Rd., Pharr with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of payment to the City of Pharr in the amount of $1,803.73 for services from 05/06-09/09/21 with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment to the City of Pharr in the amount of $150.00 for the utility deposit to set up one (1) water meter, for the Pct. 2 Las Milpas CRC located at 1601 W. Anaya Rd., Pharr with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of payment to the City of Pharr in the amount of $1,803.73 for services from 05/06-09/09/21 with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
E.
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Presentation for discussion and/or approval of the following:
1.) Announcement of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/5k of the Precinct 2 Inclusive Regional Linear Park
2.) Details of the Grand Opening and day-of activities for race participants and individuals with disabilities
3.) The public health impact of the first Regional Linear Park in South Texas
4). Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose" for the purchase of miscellaneous items [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items] and services [event coordinator, photo booth, t shirts, medals, etc] to assist in the Precinct's efforts in disseminating, promotion, and hosting of the Precinct 2 Regional Linear Park Project Phase 1 & 2 Ribbon Cutting and 5k event scheduled for October 30, 2021.
1.) Announcement of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/5k of the Precinct 2 Inclusive Regional Linear Park
2.) Details of the Grand Opening and day-of activities for race participants and individuals with disabilities
3.) The public health impact of the first Regional Linear Park in South Texas
4). Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose" for the purchase of miscellaneous items [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items] and services [event coordinator, photo booth, t shirts, medals, etc] to assist in the Precinct's efforts in disseminating, promotion, and hosting of the Precinct 2 Regional Linear Park Project Phase 1 & 2 Ribbon Cutting and 5k event scheduled for October 30, 2021.
F.
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Approval of a Use Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Boys and Girls Club of Pharr for the purpose of providing a benefit to the residents of the County and public by providing recreational, educational, and support opportunities to the youth at the Pct 2 Community Resource Center-Youth Facility located at the Pct 2 Aquiles Jaime Garza Park in Las Milpas.
G.
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1. Requesting approval to submit a grant application to the Greater Texas Foundation.
2. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents.
2. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents.
8.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
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Approval of Resolution recognizing Mission Regional Medical Center for their impact in our community.
B.
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Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 9 associated with Liberty Road PH II Project from Mile 3 to FM 2221 (ROW CSJ:0921-02-364) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
C.
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperaton Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and Sullivan City, Texas concerning certain improvements to Tablero Road.
2. 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 to improve Tablero Road, beginning at El Pinto Road and ending at El Faro Road, through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to be entered with Sullivan City and Hidalgo County.
2. 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 to improve Tablero Road, beginning at El Pinto Road and ending at El Faro Road, through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to be entered with Sullivan City and Hidalgo County.
D.
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Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 7 associated with Liberty Rd. Ph II Project from Mile 3 to FM 2221 (ROW CSJ:0921-02-364) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
9.
District Attorney's Office:
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Proclamation declaring October 2021 as World Bullying Prevention Month.
B.
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Proclamation declaring October 23rd as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
C.
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DA - Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) (1281):
Requesting approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG) for the Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant #2537810 to include a supplemental award of $530,000.00.
Requesting approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG) for the Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant #2537810 to include a supplemental award of $530,000.00.
D.
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DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP), from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $517,173.07, effective 10/01/2021 thru 9/30/2022.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY2020 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant and appropriation of same.
1. Approval to accept the Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP), from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $517,173.07, effective 10/01/2021 thru 9/30/2022.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY2020 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant and appropriation of same.
E.
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DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
1. Approval to accept the Victim Assistance Program Grant, from the Office of the Governor, in the amount of $364,533.16, effective 10/01/2021 thru 9/30/2022.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2020 Victim Assistance Program Grant and appropriation of same.
1. Approval to accept the Victim Assistance Program Grant, from the Office of the Governor, in the amount of $364,533.16, effective 10/01/2021 thru 9/30/2022.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2020 Victim Assistance Program Grant and appropriation of same.
F.
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DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $82,793.16, effective 09/01/2021 thru 08/31/2022.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2020 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant and appropriation of same.
1. Approval to accept the Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $82,793.16, effective 09/01/2021 thru 08/31/2022.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2020 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant and appropriation of same.
G.
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DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) Grant FY 20, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $86,327.49, effective 10/01/2021 thru 09/30/2022.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for the FY 20 Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) grant and appropriation of same.
1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) Grant FY 20, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $86,327.49, effective 10/01/2021 thru 09/30/2022.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for the FY 20 Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) grant and appropriation of same.
10.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
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HIDTA CCP 59 (1251)
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 1 CCP 59 fund (1233) and the Constable Pct. 3 CCP 59 fund (1230) and the Constable Pct. 4 CCP 59 fund (1231) in the amount of $10,000.00 each respectively.
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 1 CCP 59 fund (1233) and the Constable Pct. 3 CCP 59 fund (1230) and the Constable Pct. 4 CCP 59 fund (1231) in the amount of $10,000.00 each respectively.
11.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
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Sheriff's Office - FY 2021 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the FY 2021 grant award from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) for the period of Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022 in the amount of $15,994.45
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant in the amount of $15,994.45 and appropriation of same.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the FY 2021 grant award from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) for the period of Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022 in the amount of $15,994.45
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant in the amount of $15,994.45 and appropriation of same.
B.
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Sheriff's Office – FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA). Grant No. 4218501, in the amount of $56,998.22 effective on 10-1-2021 to 9-30-2022 (FY 2022).
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Approval of the Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) and appropriation of same.
1. Authorization and approval to accept General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA). Grant No. 4218501, in the amount of $56,998.22 effective on 10-1-2021 to 9-30-2022 (FY 2022).
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Approval of the Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) and appropriation of same.
C.
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Sheriff's Office - FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the application and related documents under e-grants as authorized official.
3. Approval of resolution for FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period September 1, 2021-August 31, 2023).
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the application and related documents under e-grants as authorized official.
3. Approval of resolution for FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period September 1, 2021-August 31, 2023).
D.
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Sheriff's Office-Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) (1284):
1. Approval of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement for FY 2022 (10-1-2021 to 9-30-2022) between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2022 OCDETF ICE River grant agreement award in the amount of $19,372.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1207) and appropriation of same.
1. Approval of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement for FY 2022 (10-1-2021 to 9-30-2022) between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2022 OCDETF ICE River grant agreement award in the amount of $19,372.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1207) and appropriation of same.
E.
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Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) (1284):
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement for FY 2022 (10-1-2021 to 9-30-2022) between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the OCDETF FY 2022 grant agreement award in the amount of $10,032.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1207) and appropriation of same.
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement for FY 2022 (10-1-2021 to 9-30-2022) between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the OCDETF FY 2022 grant agreement award in the amount of $10,032.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1207) and appropriation of same.
F.
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Requesting approval to process invoices from Keefe Group, LLC as claims totaling $381.60.
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1458907 | 06/21/2021 | $180.00 |
| 1483277 | 08/16/2021 | $201.60 |
12.
Constable Pct. #1:
A.
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Approval and authorization to accept transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 1 CCP 59 fund (1233) in the amount of $10,000.00.
13.
Constable Pct. #2:
A.
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Constable Pct. 2 - FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant Program Grant with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign application under e-grants as authorized official.
3. Approval of resolution for FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (Grant Period: September 01, 2021 to August 31, 2023).
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant Program Grant with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign application under e-grants as authorized official.
3. Approval of resolution for FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (Grant Period: September 01, 2021 to August 31, 2023).
14.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
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Approval and authorization to accept transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 3 CCP 59 fund (1230) in the amount of $10,000.00.
15.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
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Authorization and approval to accept transfer of Chapter 59 Funds (1251) from HIDTA Task Force to Constable Precinct 4 in the amount of $10,000.00.
B.
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Constable Precinct 4 - FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (1282):
Authorization and approval to submit a grant award modification in reference to BJA FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program grant to the U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-BJA).
Authorization and approval to submit a grant award modification in reference to BJA FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program grant to the U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-BJA).
C.
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Constable Pct. 4 - FY 2022 Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star (OLS) grant with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Homeland Security Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign application and related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023)
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star (OLS) grant with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Homeland Security Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign application and related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2022 Operation Lone Star grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023)
16.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
A.
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Discussion and approval of Attachment D RTS Workstation Lease Agreement for the use of State of Texas Automation Equipment by and between the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the County of Hidalgo. This attachment reflects one (1) additional leased registration and titling system.
17.
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.
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Public Defender (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 10/12/2021 and for calendar year 2022:
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 10/12/2021 and for calendar year 2022:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 3 | 085-003 | 0001 | Public Defender III | 17 |
C.
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Health Department (1293) COVID-19 Public Health Expansion Workforce Grant:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 10/25/2021 and for calendar year 2022:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 10/25/2021 and for calendar year 2022:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 340-082 | 0001 | Health Strategic Planning Analyst III | 14 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0002 - 0003 | Health Strategic Planning Analyst II | 12 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0004 | System Support Specialist III | 13 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0005 | Epidemiologist I | 13 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0006 - 0007 | Public Health Specialist III | 13 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0008 | Public Health Specialist II | 11 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0009 | Public Health Specialist I | 09 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0010 | Multimedia Specialist I | 11 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0011 - 0012 | Health Analyst | 10 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0013 | Administrative Assistant IV | 10 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0014 | Autopsy Technician I | 09 |
| Create | 340-082 | 0015 - 0016 | Clerk IV | 07 |
2. Approval to revise the Classified Position List to add the new positions: Health Analyst (Grade 10), Health Strategic Planning Analyst II (Grade 12), and Health Strategic Planning Analyst III (Grade 14).
D.
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WIC ADM (1292):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2022:
Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2022:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 350-001 | 0109 & 0161 | Clinic Aide I | 01 |
18.
Urban County:
A.
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Requesting approval of Resolution to Adopt the Section 3 Plan to comply with 24 CFR, Part 75 of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
B.
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Requesting approval of Year 34 (2021) Urban County Program Interlocal Agreements with sixteen (16) participating cities and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all agreements.
C.
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"Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable." The CDBG-DR GLO 2015 Housing Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with 8-A Builders LLC for the demolition and reconstruction of the following: (Pending legal review).
- (3) Units in the Countywide area in the total contract amount of $256,931.00 to 8-A Builders LLC.
D.
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"Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with Clayton Homes for the demolition of existing units and delivery/set-up of new mobile homes in the following:
- (4) Mobile Home units in the Countywide area in the total contract amount of $335,453.36 to Clayton Homes.
E.
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"Subject to compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for SAMES, Inc., in the amount of $36,200.00 utilizing CDBG FY 33 (2020) Donna Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1. (Pending Legal Review).
19.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
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Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of McAllen, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas. The purpose of the agreement is for the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County to provide the South Texas All Hazards Conference for individuals who respond and provide services in cases of emergencies involving potential public calamities primarily in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and further described and detailed in the ILA attached herein.
B.
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Requesting approval for Eduardo Olivarez, Chief Adminstrative Officer, to sign and send a letter of commitment to the National Association of County & City Health Officials. The purpose of the letter is to request participation in a no-cost Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Training that is intended to enhance the health department's capacity to better respond to infection threats.
C.
AI-82856
Requesting approval to submit a grant application for a Covid-19 Health Disparities Fellowship program in an amount up to $75,000.00.
D.
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Requesting approval to accept the TB/PC Federal grant contract #HHS001096400020 in the amount of $437,771.00 in grant funds and $87,554.00 in local match funds for the period of 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022 and for County Judge to e-sign the grant contract and related documents.
20.
Emergency Management:
A.
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Discussion and action for the adoption of a Resolution of the Hidalgo County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, October 2021.
B.
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Emergency Management - FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant (1286):
Approval to ratify the application for the FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant and permission to authorize the County Judge to sign the contract and related documents upon TCA grant approval.
Approval to ratify the application for the FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant and permission to authorize the County Judge to sign the contract and related documents upon TCA grant approval.
21.
Community Service Agency:
A.
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept amendment to Yardi Rent Relief SaaS Agreement, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
B.
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Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the FY 2021 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act) contract #25210003541 in the amount of $6,269,696.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
C.
AI-82835
Discussion and action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency to destroy and/or sell at the Hidalgo County Auction.
22.
Elections Administration:
A.
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- Election Updates
- Approval of the November 2021 General Election Service Contracts between Hidalgo County and the following entities for their elections to be held on November 2, 2021.
- The City of Alamo
B.
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1. Discussion and approval of the Appointment of the Democratic Early Voting Ballot Board members for the August 1, 2021 through the July 31, 2023 term.
2. Discussion and approval of the Appointment of the Republican Early Voting Ballot Board members for the August 1, 2021 through the July 31, 2023 term.
2. Discussion and approval of the Appointment of the Republican Early Voting Ballot Board members for the August 1, 2021 through the July 31, 2023 term.
23.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-82861
Discussion/Approval to Appoint One (1) Community Representative by each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45CFR (1301.3(d)(3)
24.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-82997
1. Discussion, consideration and action to waive a Development permit fee for a Waste Collection Substation for Hidalgo County Precinct 3.
2. Discussion, consideration and action to waive a Pipeline and Utility Permit fee for Hidalgo County Precinct 1
2. Discussion, consideration and action to waive a Pipeline and Utility Permit fee for Hidalgo County Precinct 1
B.
AI-82917
1.
Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Greener Pastures Mobile Home Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Amistad Finance, LLC.) (Main Gate Drive & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 14 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 proposed onsite detention facility.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco
Paved: Yes, Main Gate Drive and Corral Drive are paved.
2. Preliminary Approval
a. Best Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Donald Wade Best) (Mile 8 North Road & Bentsen Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X Unshaded
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Mile 8 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 8 North Road is paved.
b. Buena Vista Estates Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Dulce Hernandez) (El Gato Road & Border Road)
No. of Lots: 107 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
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: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, El Gato Road and 3rd Street are paved. 3 internal streets to be paved.
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Agado Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Eloy Agado) (U.S. Hwy 281 & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family,2 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention within the commercial lots discharging onto U.S. Hwy 281 road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's has been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, (U.S. Hwy 281) Military Road is paved and an 1/3 escrow for Old Military Road has been submitted.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $4,500.00 for (3) OSSF'S & $2,727.78 for (Shared driveways)
b. Villas Zepeda Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Lauro Zepeda) (Baker Road & FM 1015)
No. of Lots: 8 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Baker Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, 8 OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Baker Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $12,000.00 for (8) OSSF'S
c. RBR No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Development & Inv., LLC.)(Mile 21 North Road & Skinner Road)
No. of Lots: 34 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
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: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road and Skinner Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $5,400.00 for (2) Filling Stations
4. Final Approval
a. J. Leal Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Jesus Eliu Leal De Leon) (Trosper Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention which will connect to an existing TxDOT storm system at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S will be installed at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Trosper Road are paved.
b. RePlat of Lots 363 & 364 San Joaquin Subdivision Phase III - Pct. 1 (Buena Tierra Dev., Inc.) (Minnesota Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention within the 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.
a. Greener Pastures Mobile Home Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Amistad Finance, LLC.) (Main Gate Drive & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 14 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 proposed onsite detention facility.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco
Paved: Yes, Main Gate Drive and Corral Drive are paved.
2. Preliminary Approval
a. Best Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Donald Wade Best) (Mile 8 North Road & Bentsen Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X Unshaded
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Mile 8 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 8 North Road is paved.
b. Buena Vista Estates Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Dulce Hernandez) (El Gato Road & Border Road)
No. of Lots: 107 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
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: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, El Gato Road and 3rd Street are paved. 3 internal streets to be paved.
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Agado Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Eloy Agado) (U.S. Hwy 281 & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family,2 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention within the commercial lots discharging onto U.S. Hwy 281 road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's has been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, (U.S. Hwy 281) Military Road is paved and an 1/3 escrow for Old Military Road has been submitted.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $4,500.00 for (3) OSSF'S & $2,727.78 for (Shared driveways)
b. Villas Zepeda Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Lauro Zepeda) (Baker Road & FM 1015)
No. of Lots: 8 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Baker Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, 8 OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Baker Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $12,000.00 for (8) OSSF'S
c. RBR No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Development & Inv., LLC.)(Mile 21 North Road & Skinner Road)
No. of Lots: 34 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
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: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road and Skinner Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $5,400.00 for (2) Filling Stations
4. Final Approval
a. J. Leal Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Jesus Eliu Leal De Leon) (Trosper Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention which will connect to an existing TxDOT storm system at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S will be installed at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Trosper Road are paved.
b. RePlat of Lots 363 & 364 San Joaquin Subdivision Phase III - Pct. 1 (Buena Tierra Dev., Inc.) (Minnesota Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention within the 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.
25.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-82880
UT-Health Snap-Ed Program (1286):
1. Requesting the ratification of the approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Health Science Center At Houston on behalf of its Department of Brownsville Regional Campus to provide Tu Salud/Si Cuenta Program activities for a period of one (1) year commencing October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
2.Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by County Auditor for revenues associated with the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with UT-Health Science at Houston & appropriation of the same.
3.Requesting the ratification of the approval to continue the payment of salaries for (2) Hidalgo county Health Workers currently being paid with FY21 grant funds; to start payment of salaries out of the fiscal year 2022 grant funds after approval of the new Interlocal Agreement with the UT-Health Snap-Ed Program commencing on October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022.
1. Requesting the ratification of the approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Health Science Center At Houston on behalf of its Department of Brownsville Regional Campus to provide Tu Salud/Si Cuenta Program activities for a period of one (1) year commencing October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
2.Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by County Auditor for revenues associated with the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with UT-Health Science at Houston & appropriation of the same.
3.Requesting the ratification of the approval to continue the payment of salaries for (2) Hidalgo county Health Workers currently being paid with FY21 grant funds; to start payment of salaries out of the fiscal year 2022 grant funds after approval of the new Interlocal Agreement with the UT-Health Snap-Ed Program commencing on October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022.
B.
AI-82849
Approval to appoint/reinstate new board member(s) to the Hidalgo County Emergency Service District No. 3, pursuant to the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 775.034.
26.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-82756
Status update on the Hidalgo County Wellness Program.
B.
AI-82971
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the purchase of necessary American Rescue Plan Act expenditures to cover costs for the following: public health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment, and supplies for detecting active COVID-19 infections, and vaccination efforts in order to assist with County Public Health activities addressing 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.
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
C.
AI-82867
Indigent Defense Grant:
Requesting approval to submit the FY 2022 Hidalgo County Formula Grant Program Application and approval for County Judge to sign County Resolution.
Requesting approval to submit the FY 2022 Hidalgo County Formula Grant Program Application and approval for County Judge to sign County Resolution.
D.
AI-82882
Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery Hidalgo County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing annual ad valorem tax within the limits prescribed by law and a limited pledge (never to exceed $1000) from the surplus net revenues from the operation of the County's parks as authorized pursuant to chapter 320, local government code; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the certificates; and making other provisions regarding such certificates and matters incident thereto.
E.
AI-82897
Approval of cost of issuance budget for Certificate of Obligations, Series 2021.
F.
AI-82970
Discussion, consideration and approval to provide interim funding to Community Service Agency to be repaid upon receipt of reimbursement by the grantor for the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (TEMAP).
G.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-82958
Capital Projects Funds (13XX):
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings from various capital project funds and appropriation of said capital project funds.
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings from various capital project funds and appropriation of said capital project funds.
27.
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-82945
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid [attached hereto for the purpose of ranking by HCCC], of the nominated firms graded/evaluated through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Construction Management Services for "Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition" in Hidalgo County;
a. B2Z Eng., LLC ___________;
b. L&G Consulting Eng. __________;
c, Halff Associates __________;
C. SAMES, Inc. __________;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Service Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for Construction Management Services for "Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition" in Hidalgo County.
B. Presentation of scoring grid [attached hereto for the purpose of ranking by HCCC], of the nominated firms graded/evaluated through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Construction Management Services for "Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition" in Hidalgo County;
a. B2Z Eng., LLC ___________;
b. L&G Consulting Eng. __________;
c, Halff Associates __________;
C. SAMES, Inc. __________;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Service Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for Construction Management Services for "Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition" in Hidalgo County.
2.
AI-82720
A. Presentation and recommendations from Gallagher Benefits Services, HC Health Insurance Consultant by Mr. Lou Arias, of medical plan changes.
B. Discussion, consideration and approval of medical plan changes as recommended by consultant including to opt-in to various legislative changes regarding several cancer screenings
C. Discussion, consideration and approval of one of the following options as they relate to the Individual Stop Loss (ISL) amount:
B. Discussion, consideration and approval of medical plan changes as recommended by consultant including to opt-in to various legislative changes regarding several cancer screenings
C. Discussion, consideration and approval of one of the following options as they relate to the Individual Stop Loss (ISL) amount:
- Keep current ISL amount at $300,000
- Increase the ISL amount to $325,000
- Increase the ISL amount to $350,000
D. Discussion, consideration and approval to set calendar year 2022 Health Insurance Plan Premiums
E. Requesting approval for HC to exercise the option to renew and extend the second (2nd) and final year of two (2) one (1) year terms as provided in the contract [C-19-225-10-03] with Aetna Life Insurance Co.
E. Requesting approval for HC to exercise the option to renew and extend the second (2nd) and final year of two (2) one (1) year terms as provided in the contract [C-19-225-10-03] with Aetna Life Insurance Co.
3.
AI-82916
A. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Draft Procurement Packet [i.e., legal notice requirements, scope of services, evaluation criteria] for a project specific RFQ in connection with: Hidalgo County Traffic Engineering Study, Plan and Project Management for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse including the re-advertising of project if necessary and/or required;
B. Selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee to score, grade and evaluate RFQ/P responses as submitted by participants for Hidalgo County Traffic Engineering Study, Plan and Project Management.
B. Selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee to score, grade and evaluate RFQ/P responses as submitted by participants for Hidalgo County Traffic Engineering Study, Plan and Project Management.
B.
County Judge's Office
1.
AI-82658
A. Requesting approval to surplus office furniture for the purpose of donation.
B. Requesting permission to donate office furniture as per "Exhibit A" to the City of Alamo Police Department.
B. Requesting permission to donate office furniture as per "Exhibit A" to the City of Alamo Police Department.
C.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-82652
Authority to purchase four (4) Kubota ZD1211L-3-72 through our membership with Buyboard from awarded and authorized dealer Amigo Power Equipment in the total amount of $58,308.88
D.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-82991
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4), a professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" in connection with job-specific Professional Engineering Services for Stormwater Management Project located in Precinct No. 2:
B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" in connection with job-specific Professional Engineering Services for Stormwater Management Project located in Precinct No. 2:
| South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC | B2Z Engineering, LLC | L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | |
| Evaluator No. 1 | 95 | 98 | 97 |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm, _____________________ for professional engineering services for the Stormwater Management Project located in Precinct No. 2.
2.
AI-82938
Requesting approval of the following items for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II, as submitted by the contractor, Texas Cordia Construction LLC and as reviewed by project inspector, Saul Munoz, P.E. through contract #18-199-02-12: 1. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of November 3, 2020. 2. Acceptance of the Certificate of Construction Completion, reflecting the date of July 28, 2021.
3.
AI-82814
Requesting approval of an On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc. for projects located within Precinct No. 2 [CC on 10-05-2021/R #AI-82724].
E.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-82898
Requesting approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement for the provision of "On-Call" Surverying Professional Engineering Services with ROW Surveying Services, LLC. [approved for negotiations AI-82744 CC 10/05/21] for projects located in Precinct No. 3
F.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-82876
Requesting acceptance and approval of construction contract (C-21-0686-10-19) with The Levy Company, Inc. for "Construction of Traffic Signal (Flashing Beacon) Lights Project" located in Precinct No. 4, in the amount of $140,952.50.
2.
AI-82908
Requesting acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion reflecting the date of August 03, 2021 as submitted by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the Avila-Harwell Campuses Safe Walk Community Project, under construction agreement C-21-331-04-06: contractor Texas Cordia Construction.
3.
AI-82816
Requesting authority to purchase the heavy equipment detailed herein through HC membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #032119-JDC awarded vendor John Deere; under authorized dealer Doggett Heavy Machinery:
| Requisition# | Vendor | Model | Amount |
| 00440651 | Doggett Heavy Machinery | 470 LC FT4 Excavator | $439,000.00 |
G.
Constables
1.
AI-82743
Constable Precinct 4:
A. Requesting authority to purchase twelve (12) 4RE Standard DVR with HD Panoramic Front Cameras and it's peripherals with WatchGuard, Inc. an awarded vendor through Buyboard C 568-18 for total expenditure of $ 59,410.00.
B. Requesting Authority for South Texas Communications to install the equipment and peripherals [based on the caption above and herein] under county wide contract in the amount of $2,265.60.
B. Requesting Authority for South Texas Communications to install the equipment and peripherals [based on the caption above and herein] under county wide contract in the amount of $2,265.60.
H.
WIC
1.
AI-82914
A. Requesting approval of the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) andMcAllen Medical Centerin Hidalgo County to provide the Texas Ten Step Training Program with an automatic renewal for successive one (1) year periods.
B. Discussion, consideration and action on First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) approved by CC on 0/18/2020 (AI#76765) with the following hospitals to add Continued Nursing Education (CNE) Program:
B. Discussion, consideration and action on First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) approved by CC on 0/18/2020 (AI#76765) with the following hospitals to add Continued Nursing Education (CNE) Program:
- Doctor Hospital of Renaissance (DHR)
- Edinburg Regional Medical Center (ERMC)
I.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-82785
A. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension for H.C. "Inmate Pay Telephone System and Services" with Securus Technologies, Inc. under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded.
B. Discussion, consideration and action on First amendment to contract C-20-359-09-01 with Securus for the Hidalgo County Inmate phone System due to FCC mandate.
B. Discussion, consideration and action on First amendment to contract C-20-359-09-01 with Securus for the Hidalgo County Inmate phone System due to FCC mandate.
2.
AI-82806
Presentation for award and approval of contracts to both qualified vendor's submitting and meeting all specifications for Service & Repair of Sky-Towers and/or Sky-Cops through RFB 2021-013 for the Sheriff's Office with the following;
- C-21-013A-10-19-Alpha Small Engine Repair, LLC
- C-21-013B-10-19-South TX Communications, Inc.
J.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-82847
A. Presentation of scores submitted and attached hereto (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the following firms for El Paraiso Project:
a. ERO __________;
b. Milnet _________;
c. Alvarado Architects; __________;
d. ROFA __________;
e. The Warren Group ___________;
B. Requesting approval for the Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with the number one (1) ranked firm ______________________ to finalize agreement for award.
a. ERO __________;
b. Milnet _________;
c. Alvarado Architects; __________;
d. ROFA __________;
e. The Warren Group ___________;
B. Requesting approval for the Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with the number one (1) ranked firm ______________________ to finalize agreement for award.
2.
AI-82825
A. Authority to Advertise and Approval of procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County "Pre-paid (Post Tax) Voluntary Legal Services" - RFP 2021-101-11-08-JAG including the re-advertisement if/when applicable/necessary.
B. Pursuant to procurement packet, requesting appointment of an evaluation committee to review responses received for RFP # 2021-101.
B. Pursuant to procurement packet, requesting appointment of an evaluation committee to review responses received for RFP # 2021-101.
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3.
AI-82818
Requesting approval to award the contract for project "Type D Hot Mix Asphalt (Gravel Only)" to Upper Valley Materials LLC. with RFB 21-079-09-08-ABV.
K.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-82987
Requesting approval for Business Associate Agreement and Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and Rio Grande Valley Health Information Exchange (RGV HIE) to provide the technology solution providers need to successful access and use electronic health information for two years with an automatic renewal with authority for County Judge or Executive Officer to sign required documentation.
2.
AI-82974
Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department and Methodist Healthcare Ministries to create access to healthcare for uninsured and low-income families through direct services, community partnerships.
L.
HIDTA:
1.
AI-82946
Approval to purchase the following vehicles stated herein from Silsbee Ford, awarded vendor through Purchasing Cooperative Goodbuy with a $300 Coop administrative fee.
REQ#
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $29,647.25 |
| 2022 Ford F-150 XLT | $34,575.25 |
28.
Executive Office:
A.
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
B.
AI-82927
Discussion, consideration and action on First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) by and through Valley Metro for bus shuttle services
C.
AI-82875
Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto Insurance Company in the amount of $746.61 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Constable P2)
D.
AI-82697
Approval of 2022 Holiday Schedule
29.
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
30.
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-82950
Consultation with legal counsel regarding possible termination of economic development agreement
E.
AI-82947
Civil Service Grievance #1021-HD-T-016
F.
AI-82870
Claim of Claudio A. De Leon
G.
AI-82873
Claim of Ismael Oviedo
31.
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)
32.
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-82951
Possible action to terminate economic development agreement
E.
AI-82949
Civil Service Grievance #1021-HD-T-016
F.
AI-82871
Claim of Claudio A. De Leon
G.
AI-82874
Claim of Ismael Oviedo
33.
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
34.
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
35.
Adjourn