Presentation by the Texas Association of Counties of the 2022 County Best Practice Award to Hidalgo County.

DA- Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (DVSP)(1281):
Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931307 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).

DA - Victim Unit Court Advocate Program Grant (VUCAP)(1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victims Unit Court Approval Program Grant pending award of the Fiscal Year 2021 grant.

DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victim Assistance Program Grant pending award of Fiscal Year 2021.

DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU)(1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Domestic Violence Unit Grant pending award of the Fiscal Year 2021 grant.

HIDTA CCP 59 (1251):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into HIDTA CCP 59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $5,000.00. 

1. Requesting approval to submit application for Disposal services with deposit and fees in the amount of $60.00 for the HIDTA Law Enforcement Facility payable to All Valley Waste, with authority for County Auditor to complete review and processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment and is pending Legal Approval.
2. Requesting approval to continue with current utilities, electricity and water, for the HIDTA Law Enforcement Facility. Utilities were setup at the time of seizure due to maintenance and potential real estate sale.

Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $213,833.72.

Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Javier Ramon as Reserve Deputy Constable by Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.

Constable Pct.3 STOP Truancy Program (1285):
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County, acting by and through Constable Pct. 3, and Mission Consolidated Independent School District approved by Commissioners Court on August 18, 2022 (AI-86970) in relation to the FY 2023 STOP Truancy Program to allow the parties to increase the number of deputies thus increasing the agreement amount if additional deputies are requested by the school district during the term of the agreement.

Constable Pct.1 & Constable Pct.3 - Texas A & M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) (1285):
1. Approval of Fourth Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo, Texas acting by and through the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.1 and Constable Pct.3, and Texas A & M University-Kingsville, acting by and through the Texas A & M University-Kingsville Police Department in relation to security services with authority for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute agreement. 
2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $30,050.00 and appropriation of same.  

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant:
Authorization and approval to apply for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign all required documents in relation to the application.

1.  Public Hearing on the 2023 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067
2.  Discussion, consideration and action on changes and corrections to the 2023 Proposed Budget
3.  Approval to set salaries, allowances and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2023.
4.  Approval of Hidalgo County Pay Tables.
5.  Adoption of the 2023 Annual Budget at the departmental level.

1. Approval of order setting the 2022 Hidalgo County Tax Rates as follows:
a. Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate -  0.5172
b. Debt Service Tax Rate - 0.0578
c. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate - 0.5750

370th District Court-Court Backlog Action Plan (1286):
1. Approval to accept grant award from the Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA) in the amount of $460,000.00 in relation to the Court Backlog Action Plan for Hidalgo County.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $460,000.00 and appropriation of same.

Discussion and action designating the Hidalgo County Veterans Office to accept donations of juror reimbursements in accordance with Texas Senate Bill SB456 (TX SB456).

Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate in the Hidalgo County WIC Clinics for the period of October 3, 2022 through November 30, 2022.

Budget & Management (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot No.	Position Title	Grade
Delete	115-001	0037	Administrative Assistant II	06
Create	115-001	0039	Clerk II	03

Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Proposed Allowance Amount
Add Auto Allowance	122-006	0090	Director, Field Operations II	$5,000.00

OCA ARPA Award:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/10/2022:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot No.	Position Title	Grade
Create	TBD	0001	Magistrate	Non-Classified
Create	TBD	0002 - 0003	Pre-Trial Service Coordinator	06

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List to add the new position: Magistrate (Non-Classified) & Pre-Trial Service Coordinator (Grade 06).

 

Presentation of 2023 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Community Action Plan (CAP) and Budget.
1. Public hearing regarding the proposed 2023 CSBG CAP plan and budget.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval of the 2023 (CSBG)(CAP) plan and budget.

Discussion and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Hidalgo and Mission Hospital, Inc (dba Mission Regional Medical Center).

Discussion/Approval to Submit the following two (2) 2023 Budget Applications:
1. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
2. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 

Discussion and Possible Action on Advertising Request for Qualification on the Position of Head Start Executive Director

1. Requesting  Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirement under the Texas Local Government Code 262-024 (A)(4) A Professional Appraisal Service
2. Presentation of the Scoring Grid (for the Purpose of Ranking by County Commissioners) of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County's approved "Pool" of Appraisal Services for the Appraisal of the Head Start Leased Land and Facilities

	Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates	Professional Appraisal Services	Appraisals Haus
Evaluator 1	99	97	93
Evaluator 2	98	95	93
Evaluator 3	95	83	83
Total Score	292	275	269
Ranking

3. Authority to Negotiate a Professional Contract with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of ____________, for the Appraisal of the Head Start Leased Land and Facilities

Discussion/Approval of Program Agreement (Education Experience) between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and Hidalgo County Head Start Program

Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Five (5) Year Revised and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) ISD

Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 Program Information Report (PIR)

Discussion/Approval of 2022-2023 Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Plan 

Discussion/Approval on Request to Enter into a Thirty-Six (36) Month Copier Capital Lease Agreement for Fifty-Three (53) Copiers through Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Awarded Vendor, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4428), with Delivery and Servicing to be Provided by Local Authorized Reseller Montano Investments, Inc., dba Digital Office Systems

1. Approval for Hidalgo County CSCD Director, Faustino Lopez III, authorized grant official, to enter into contracts to be fulfilled with funds from the Hidalgo County Virtual Supervision Caseload grant covering the period of 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 in accordance with Texas Government Code §76.004 (a-1) (3).

2. Approval and ratification of contract between Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department and Reconnect Inc. signed 06/23/2022. 

3. Approval and ratification of contract between Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department and the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees signed 6/17/2022.

1. Discussion on Election Updates. 
2. Approval of the November 8, 2022 General and Local Entities Elections Services Contracts between Hidalgo County and the following entities:  

• The City of Alamo
• The City Of Edcouch
• La Villa ISD
• Weslaco ISD
• PSJA ISD

1. WIC ADMIN - Program 001 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $9,300,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $9,300,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Admin Funding and appropriation of the same.

2. WIC Peer Counselor - Program 002 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $1,030,826.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $1,030,826.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 BF Peer Counselor and appropriation of the same.  

3. WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $60,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Registered Dietitian and appropriation of the same.

4. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292): 
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $50,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Lactation Services and appropriation of the same. 

5. WIC Lactation Support Center - Program 017 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $289,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Lactation Support Center and appropriation of the same. 

6. WIC Extra Funding Summer Food Program - Program 020 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $20,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $20,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Extra Funding Summer Food Program and appropriation of the same.

7. WIC Extra Funding TXIN Internet - Program 022 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $18,720.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $18,720.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Extra Funding TXIN Internet and appropriation of the same.

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request 
a.Hacienda San Miguel-Cisneros Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mario Cisneros) (Tex-Mex Road & Sharp Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Tex-Mex Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Tex-Mex Road is paved.

b. Posz Estates Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Rebecca A. Posz Tamez) (Eldora Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Eldora Road side ditch discharging onto an existing grated inlet.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road is paved.

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. San Lucio No. 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tres Mundos Investments, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 81 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:6
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 Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road and 4 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $36,000.00 for (24 OSSF'S)

3. Final Approval
a. A. Peña Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Rodolfo Peña) (Citrus Drive & Michelle Drive)
No. of Lots: 2 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 Citrus Drive road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Citrus Drive is paved.

b. La Reserva Subdivision Phase I-C - Pct. 4 (La Reserva Ph. I, LTD.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by an existing storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road and Uresti Road are paved.

c. La Reserva Subdivision Phase I-D - Pct. 4 (La Reserva Ph. I, LTD.) (Mile 20 North Road & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by an existing storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 20 North Road, Uresti Road and San Miguel Street are paved.
 

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Forests and Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for the purposes of a Community Forest Restoration at the HCP4 Endowment Center and/or its surrounding county-owned areas and with (approval for Hidalgo County Precinct 4 County Commissioner, Ellie Torres to execute the MOU).

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, under Tx LGC 262.024(a)(2) an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county;

B. Requesting authority to enter into a six (6) month contract with option to extend an additional six (6) months with Viking Enterprises Inc dba City Ambulance Services for Precinct 1 (unincorporated areas and rural areas serviced by ESD#) for emergency ambulance services with authority for County Judge to sign any and all pertinent documents as needed.

A. Presentation of scoring grid (for purpose of ranking and scoring by CC) for the six (6) responses received, evaluated and graded by Sheriff Office and Purchasing for Hidalgo County - "Auctioneering Services" 
 

Respondent	Galindo Auction LLC	Auctions by All Star	LSA Gov Deals.com	JJ Kane Auctioneers	Bond & Bond Auctioneers	AMT Auction Marketing
Evaluator 1	73	40	73	58	93	67
Evaluator 2	86	53	65	72	99	57
Evaluator 3	78	52	89	72	66	56
TOTAL	237	145	227	202	258	180
RANKED

B. Requesting authority to award contract to the No 1 ranked proposer _____________________________ for "Auctioneering Services".

Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for the "Lease of Food/Retail Space-at the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" including the re-advertising, if applicable.

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No. 3; 

	Terracon Consultants, Inc.	Raba Kistner Inc.	Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.
Evaluator No.1	89	93	95
Total	89	93	95
Rank

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement  commencing with the number one ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.3.

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 Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for Encore Ranches Stormwater Project located in Precinct 4;
 

	Raba Kistner	Earth Co, LLC	HVJ Associates
Evaluator No. 1	97	96	93
Evaluator No. 2	99	93	92
Evaluator No 3	98	94	92
Total	294	283	277
Rank

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of Construction Material Testing Services for Encore Ranches Stormwater Project;

Requesting approval for Change Order No. 1 to [C-22-0044-05-31] with The 5125 Company for Hidalgo County Precinct No.4 - Terry Road Stormwater Project [as detailed in document] and recommended by project engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1.

Constable Pct. #5:
A. Requesting authority to purchase one (1) 3M reflective ghost decals from American Audio Alarm and Tint in the amount of $475.00 with authority for the County Judge, or Executive Officer to sign any required documentation. 

B. Requesting ratification of PO #853709 due to required signed acknowledgment of purchase upon vendor's request. 

Requesting approval to renew the maintenance agreement with SHI Information Technology Solutions and Services for NEOGOV (Insight, Governmentjobs.com, and perform) in the amount of $105,721.12 through OMNIA Cooperative Contract #2018011-02. 

Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide the Texas Ten Step Training Program for a one (1) year term, with automatic renewal for successive one (1) year periods between HC Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Knapp Medical Center.

A. Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC., through our membership with Buyboard (JOC contract # 581-19) for the Elections & County Clerk Department Sewer Project.
 

Description:	Total Amount:
Repair sewer manhole and lines	$62,749.61

B. With authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bond. 

A. Requesting approval to amend Purchase Order #842737, to include additional labor hours for the completion of the project. 
B. Requesting approval to modify and increase Purchase Order #842737 to reflect necessary description changes on the affected line items. 

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the proposal(s) submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc. in the total amount of $263,666.54 through TIPS Cooperative Contract No. 22010601 for the HVAC Automation Controls Systems to the following buildings:  Administration Building, Election Building, Justice of the Peace Pct 1 Place 2, and Morgue Building with authority for County Judge or Facilities Management Director, Oscar R. Villarreal to sign any required documentation.

B.  Requesting authority to submit "Johnson Controls Rider to HVAC Installation Agreement for Agreements <$250,000" as requested by vendor, Johnson Controls, Inc., to make part of the purchase agreement to ensure the key risk provisions are equitable, reasonable, and consistent with the marketplace.

Requesting authority to purchase Tyler Software and Maintenance from Tyler Techonologies NewWorld Project through Sourcewell Contract # 090320 exp 11/02/2024 in the amount of $2,860,007.00 (Req 0461074) to increase integration with court and RMS software platforms with County Judge to sign any pertinent documents.

A.  Requesting approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens.

B.  Acceptance and approval of the service agreement/application with the City of Edinburg for the placement and rental of two (2) twenty cubic yard roll-off containers for the adult detention center.

C.  Pursuant to the approval of (B), requesting ratification of the agreement with the City of Edinburg due to the requirement for signature by the municipality.

Requesting approval for the purchase of Gas Tilting Skillets through the County's membership with Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor Mission Restaurant Supply (Contract #598-19 Expiring 11/30/2023) through Requisition 460851 for the total amount of $139,670.20 pricing inclusive of installation and connector kit.

Acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement [C-21-035B-11-30 DNA Testing Lab Services] between Hidalgo County and BODE Cellmark Forensics, Inc. to reflect an increase in Appendix "B" Sealed Quote Page and new additional pricing of "Forensic Genealogy". 

Requesting approval to award the contract to the sole responsive bidder for project "Drug and Alcohol Testing Services" through RFB: 22-0443-08-31-TDL to Lab Services Inc.

1. Presentation by Sam Engineering and Surveying Inc. (SAMES) on the completion of the Roadway and Bridge Inventory Assessment Study and Report (Hidalgo County Street Inventory Project), contract C-21-0435-09-21.
 
2. Discussion and possible action authorizing Eduardo Belmarez, Purchasing Director, to sign all required documents to accept and take ownership on behalf of Hidalgo County all documents and electronic files related with the Roadway and Bridge Inventory Assessment Study and Report to include but not limited to the year to date GASB-34 data report and Street Inventory Data-Base.

Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding action taken by Hidalgo County Head Start Policy Council at a Special Meeting held on 9/21/22 regarding appointment of Interim Head Start Executive Director

Claim of Santos Serrano

Claim of Jose Cruz Lopez

Claim of Jesus Reyes 

Claim of Norma Ocanas 

Claim of Santos Serrano

Claim of Jose Cruz Lopez

Claim of Jesus Reyes

Claim of Norma Ocanas