Resolution honoring the service of Mr. Antonio "Tony" Barco upon his retirement from Hidalgo County. 

Resolution in honor of The UTRGV School of Medicine's Physician Training Program Accreditation 

Approval of Proclamation recognizing February 6 as National Time to Talk Day.

Approval of Proclamation observing National School Counselor Week.

449th District Court - Juvenile LIFELINES Girls Mental Health Court Program Grant (1286):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the FY 2023 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program Grant #4426101.

449th District Court - Juvenile Drug Court Program Grant (1286)
Approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the FY 2023 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program Grant #4426001.

449th District Court - Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
1.  Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grants Program for FY 2024 in relation to the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
2.  Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3.  Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants.

449th - District Court - Juvenile Drug Court Program (1286):
1.  Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grants Program for FY 2024 in relation to the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
2.  Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3.  Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants.

DA's Office - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (1281):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) grant for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025 with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 BPU grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents.

DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment for the FY2021 Victim Assistance Program Grant #2924305.

FY 2020 HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Authorization and approval to accept a 3rd extension request on FY 2020 (G20SS0002A) HIDTA Task Force grant from 12/31/2022 to 3/31/2023.

HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Approval to accept FY 2020 reprogram request from South Texas HIDTA for FY 2020 grant funds and related intradepartmental transfer.

Body Worn Camera Grant:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Body Worn Camera Grant Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the period of 09/01/23 - 08/31/24
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign the required documents under egrants as authorized official 
2. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under egrants as authorized official 

Sheriff's Office LEPTA FY23 Grant Application:
1.  Authorization and approval to apply for the LEPTA FY23 grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Homeland Security for the period of 09/01/23 - 08/31/25. 
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documents under the e-grants as authorized official
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under e-grants as authorized official. 

General Victim Assistance Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) with the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under e-Grants as authorized official.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under e-Grants as authorized official

JLEO DOJ-U.S. Marshal (1284):
1. Approval to accept additional overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service for one (1) officer in the amount of $19,300.00 for FY2023 (Oct. 02, 2022 - Sep. 30, 2023)
2. Request authorization to continue to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY2023 DOJ-USMS overtime funds in the amount of $19,300.00 and appropriation of the same.

Sheriff - Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the period of 09/01/2023 - 08/31/2024 
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under E-Grants as authorization official. 
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under E-Grants as authorized official 

Acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA#1 C-21-0522-12-28 for "Willacy County Jail Facility", through the current agreement. 

Invoice	Amount
10088626	$187,000.00

Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $58,634.95.

Sheriff's CCP59 (Fund 1227):
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds into the Sheriff's CCP59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $250,000.00.

Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $32,000.00.

Sheriff - Body Worn Camera Grant (1284):
1. Authorization to request a grant adjustment for a twelve (12) month extension for the Sheriff's Office Body Worn Camera Grant #4391201
2. Authorization for County Judge to certify adjustment on E-Grants. 

Constable Pct. 1 - Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 with the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 LBSP Grant to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.

Constable Precinct 1 - JLEO ICE (1284):
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 with authority for Constable Celestino Avila Jr, as authorized official to execute agreement and all related documents for the purpose of the reimbursement of overtime costs incurred for joint operations.  
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.  
3. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in the amount of $15,000.00.  
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for ICE/HSI overtime funding and appropriation of same.

Constable Pct. 3 (1230)
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Chapter 59 Fund in the amount of $28,570.40.

Constable Pct. 3 (1257)
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund in the amount of $450.27

Constable Pct.3 (1220)
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 LEOSE Special Education fund in the amount of $3,795.17.

Constable Pct.3 Fed. Sharing DOJ - (1261):
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Fed. Sharing DOJ in the amount of $2,872.86

Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jose Luis Barrera, Jr. as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. 

Presentation and discussion of the 2022 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.

Constable Precinct 4 - Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 LBSP Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.

Constable Precinct 4 - FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award for the FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation through e-grants for the period of December 13, 2022 to September 7, 2023 in the amount of $4,998.93 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically. 
2. Approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY 2023 STEP - Impaired Driving Mobilization grant award of $4,998.93 to include in-kind match of $1,250.00 for a total appropriation of $6,248.93 

Constable Precinct 4 CC59 (1231) :
Approval of 2023 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $288,779.40.

Approval to reimburse Chief Deputy Horaldo Sanchez in the total amount of $375.80 for insurance and shipping expenses incurred; and with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.

Approval to appoint Edith Chavero, student at UTRGV, as an intern under the Hidalgo County Domestic Relations Office for the period of January 31, 2023 through May 31, 2023.

Approval of the appointment of interns from the Rio Grande Valley College to participate in the WIC Health Clinics for the period of January 31, 2023 through March 31, 2023.

Tax Office (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	140-001	0166	Clerk II	03
Create	140-001	0263	Deputy Clerk I	05

Pct. 3 Road & Bridge - Drainage Improvements Project (1200)
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	123-049	0003	Equipment Operator I	06
Create	123-049	0023	Equipment Operator III	10

275th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade	Current Allowance	Proposed Allowance
Delete Interpreter Allowance	005-001	0006	Bailiff II (DC)	13	$6,000.00	$0.00
Add Interpreter Allowance	005-001	0004	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	13	$0.00	$6,000.00

Health - PHEP Grant (1293):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 02/13/2023:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	340-013	0007	Licensed Vocational Nurse II	11
Delete	340-013	0014	Assistant Public Health Preparedness Coordinator	13
Create	340-013	0024	Licensed Vocational Nurse III	13

Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval to create a full time-temporary position, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 12/31/2023:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	124-007	T121	Mechanic I	06

Crim DA (1100):
1.  Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 5	080-002	0196	Assistant District Attorney III	17
Discretionary Step 5	080-002	0101	Assistant District Attorney II	15

Crim DA (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223) / DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225):
2.  Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Allowance	Proposed Allowance	Net Change
Decrease Supplemental Allowance	080-002	0119	Assistant District Attorney III	$7,590.00	$2,550.00	($5,040.00)
	080-007	0138		$7,614.00	$2,574.00	($5,040.00)
Add Supplemental Allowance	080-002	0030	Assistant District Attorney III	$0.00	$5,040.00	$5,040.00
	080-015	0024		-	-	-
Increase Supplemental Allowance	080-002	0199	Assistant District Attorney III	-	-	-
	080-007	0181		$4,951.00	$9,991.00	$5,040.00
Add Supplemental Allowance	080-002	0018	Assistant District Attorney IV	$0.00	$4,850.00	$4,850.00

1.  Accept North Alamo Water Supply Corp (NAWSC) letter of commitment which certifies that it will provide a check for the full amount of the shortage amount of $138,180.00 to supplement the construction budget deficit in order to award the construction contract for Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 2022 Colonia Funds: Construction project; contract no. CFC21-0418.

2.  "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with JMJ Constructors, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,078,180.00 utilizing funds awarded to Hidalgo County by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in Contract No. CFC21-0418, as well as local contribution funds provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corp (NAWSC). 

"Subject to compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services  with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $55,000.00 utilizing CDBG FY 32-35 (2019-2022) City of Weslaco  Water & Sewer Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.

Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Program Income budget in the amount of $280,000.00 for the period of 01/31/2023 to 12/31/2023. 

1.  Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application and budget for the TB State FY 2024 program.  The award amount is $916,443.00 with a required local match of $183,289.00. 
2.  Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application and budget for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness FY 2024 program.  The award amount is $592,548.00 with a required local match of $59,255.00
3.  Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application and budget for the Preventive Health and Health Services FY 2024 program.  The award amount is $125,000.00 with no local match required.  

Requesting approval to submit an application to the NACCHO Scholarship Program.  The scholarship recipients will be reimbursed up to $2,500.00 for the costs of obtaining a Certification in Infection Control or an Associate Infection Prevention and Control, entry-level certification.  

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 12 UC Advanced Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 02-01-2023 and a settlement date of 02-02-2023.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.

Requesting Approval of Application and Certification for Payment for Invoice #20353 in the Amount of $1,798.41 and Invoice #20356 in the Amount of $834.71 for Professional Services Submitted by B2Z Engineering, Construction Management Engineer, through Contract C-21-004-09-21-AS for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms

1. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee 
a. T & O Ranch No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T & O Ranch Investments) (Charles Green Road & F.M. 88)
No. of Lots: 4 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 Charles Green Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Charles Green Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $6,000.00 for (4 OSSF'S)

b. Tierra Canton Subdivision- Pct. 1 (C & N Farms, LLC.) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 31 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: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 14 ½ North Road and 1 internal street are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $46,500.00 for (31 OSSF'S)

c. El Pinto Estates Phase III Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Garvic Properties) (F.M. 491 & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 36 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention areas along the rear of the lots.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, El Pinto Road and 1 internal street are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $54,000.00 for (36 OSSF'S)

2. Final Approval
a. Ranchitos Escondidos Phase I-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (CWL Limited) (Viznaga Drive & Nopalera Drive)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Viznaga Drive road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Viznaga Drive is paved.

b.Replat of Lot 4, Pastor Estates No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Arnulfo Alaniz) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family, 1 Commercial
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 Mile 4 ½ West Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 ½ West Road is paved.

c. Replat of Lot 6, Los Encinos Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Donald Suarez) (Alamo Road & F.M. 495)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into the existing drainage system of Los Encinos No. 2 Subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Oak Avenue is paved.

Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 16 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.

Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel  7associated with the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 (Raul Longoria) to FM 907 (Alamo Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-421 with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.

Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Precinct 3 and the City of Palmview as it relates to the La Homa Road.

Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a track of land known as Parcel 5 associated with Liberty Road PH II (Mile 3 to FM 2221) Project (ROW CSJ:0921-02-364) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval From. 

Approval to designate funds in 2022 for the expenditures related to the following program:

Program No.	Program	Amount
280-002	Jail	$187,000.00

TXDOT - Pct 4 (FM676) Mile 5 Drainage Ditch ROW (Taylor Road - FM2220) (1315):
Approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for (FM676) Mile 5 Drainage Ditch Right of Way from Taylor Road to FM2220 (Ware Road) (CSJ #0921-02-493 / ROW CSJ #0921-02-494) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project.