Proclamation honoring the 100th birthday of Mrs. Consuelo Salinas

Requesting approval of Proclamation Declaring March 2024 as Women's History Month 

DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924306 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).

Sheriff's Office - LBSP FY25 Application (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP; Funding period September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025) FY 25 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY 25 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.

Sheriff-Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Ratification of the submission, authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 01, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to certify and e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's Authorized Official and to sign required documents.

Sheriff's Office - FY24 Body-Worn Camera Grant De-obligation
Authorization and approval to submit budget adjustment to de-obligate funds for FY24 Body-Worn Camera Grant

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $712.00 due to fraudulent bank account activity involving inmate funds.

Sheriff's Office - Federal Sharing DOJ (1229):
Requesting approval of appropriation of funds D.O.J. in the amount of $21,000.00

Sheriff's L.E.O.S.E. (Fund 1220)
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for the 2024 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $42,977.52 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2024 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $42,997.52.

Const 1 CCP59 (1233):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds into the Constable Pct. 1 CCP59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $66,436.00 to fund operating expenditures.

Constable Pct. 3 - Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute the resolution. 
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants. 

Constable Pct.3 (1284)
Approval of the 2024 appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Auction proceeds fund in the amount of $2,611.74

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Sergio Hinojosa as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "JR" Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. 

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Janie Leeann Ramos as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "JR" Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 86.011.

Requesting authorization and approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $100.00 for Deputy Ivan R. Flores after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor, Deputy Flores paid for medical expenses out-of-pocket as required by the Texas Department of Public safety for his current assignments. 

Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 03/11/2024:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 2	115-001	0034	Budget Analyst III	14

Elections Dept. (1100):
Approval to create a full time-temporary position, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 06/30/2024:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	130-001	T262	Clerk I	01

Crim DA (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee 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 4	080-002	0045	Assistant District Attorney III	17

Discussion, consideration and action requesting to award and enter into a construction contract with Elite Grading & Paving LLC, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $169,152.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Year 36 (2023) San Juan Street Improvements Funds, all subject to Compliance with HB 1295.  

Requesting approval to initiate the grant application process to obtain the Office of Border Public Health - Binational Health Council grant.  

Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Written Acknowledgement of Completion of Cybersecurity Training Program as required by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.  

Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the Immunization / Locals Grant Contract HHS001331300042 Amendment No.1, and all related contract documents.

Approval to serve as host site for UT Health GETPHIT Internship Program and authorization for Health Department Director to sign the Letter of Affiliation.

Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $12,000.00 and appropriation of the same.  The additional amount is for program income earned by the Immunization program to date above what has been projected. 

Presentation of Notification Received from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) of the Head Start Monitoring Review Results - 100% Compliance

Discussion/Approval to Update Policy Council Bylaws - Changing Policy Council Meeting Time to 6:15 p.m.

Discussion/Approval of Program Year 2024-2025 Income and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment

Information Technology – State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the following FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Program (SLCGP) Grants for the period of September 1, 2024 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 2025 SLCGP Grants to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute the resolution.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.

Discussion on Election Updates.

WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012 (1292):
1. Requesting approval to accept the Registered Dietitian FY 2024 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $10,000.00.
2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount $10,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292):
3. Requesting approval to accept the Lactation Services FY 2024 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $ $9,000.00
4. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $9,000 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

WIC Extra Funding Other - Program 024 (1292):
5. Requesting approval to accept the WIC Extra Funding Other FY2024 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $124,020.00.
6. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $124,020.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance request 
a.Trenton Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
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 Trenton Road & Tower Road.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City's ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road is paved.

b. Oso Grande Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oso Grande Development, LLC.) (Fernandez Road & F.M. 2812)
No. of Lots: 51 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:3
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 Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Fernandez Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.

c. Milanos Estates Phase IV Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 5 ½ North Road & Milanos Road)
No. of Lots: 86 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
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 Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by the City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Milanos Road and Mile 5 ½ North Road are paved. 3 internal streets are to be paved.

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Jose Luis Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oziel Alanis) (Seminary Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 3 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 Barb Mar Lane & Seminary Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Barb Mar Lane and Seminary Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)

b. Carmen Avila Ranchettes Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC.) (Carmen Avila Road & F.M. 2812)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Carmen Avila Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Carmen Avila Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $33,000.00 for (22 OSSF'S)

c. Carmen Avila Subdivision Phase IV- Pct. 4 (Victor Daniec Manager of Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC.) (Carmen Avila Road & Cibolo Road)
No. of Lots: 96 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:30
Filling Stations:9
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Carmen Avila Road and 5 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $144,000.00 for (96 OSSF'S)

d. Sunshine Estates No. 2 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Girasol Development Group, LLC.) (Mile 7 West Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 119 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:15
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 escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 West Road, Monte Cristo Road, and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 85997 in the amount of $144,000.00 for (96 OSSF'S)

e. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VIII Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 149 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:22
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road and 5 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $54,434.81 for (SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS)

3. Final Approval
a. Cole Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cascabel Estates Inc.) (Ramseyer Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:3
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 Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Ramseyer Road and 1 internal street are paved.

Appointment of board members to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #2 Board

Authorization and approval to name a private road Off of Jesus Flores Road, Missouri-Texas Land and Irrigation Subdivision, Lot 13, Block 97, Elsa, Texas, as "Salvador Martinez" SR ( service road ) for 911 purposes as recommended by the RGVECD - 911 department.

Pct. 1 RD Maint (1200): 
Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of from Drainage District .

Discussion, review and approval of the County Road Access Agreement between Hidalgo County (Precinct Number 3) and Monte Cristo Windpower, LLC, for the maintenance of certain roads within a wind-powered electic generating facility located in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Requesting approval to name a private service road located west at the east line of the Richard W. Kosar tract of land, property ID # 294548 as  Emu Run SR.

TXDOT-Pct 1 Mile 1 East (BUS 83 - M8N) (1315):
Approval of the Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 1 East from Business 83 to Mile 8 North (CSJ#0921-02-254) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the agreement and any and all pertinent documentation for said project.

Requesting approval to rescind the action taken on February 20, 2024 on AI-94316 for the appropriation in the amount of $110,880.07.

A. Approval to undesignate funds in 2023 for expenditures related to the following program:

Program No.	Program	Amount
280-005	Adult Detention Parking Lot	$ 4,205.75

B. Approval of 2024 unappropriation of funds for the following program:

Program No.	Program	Amount
280-005	Adult Detention Parking Lot	$ 4,205.75

A.  Approval to designate additional funds in 2023 for the expenditures related to the following programs:

Program No.	Program	Amount
240-005	1115 Waiver	$        24,809.95
200-002	IT Countywide	$      366,229.00
220-050	Facilities Countywide	$      126,699.37
130-030	Jackson Creek	$        12,153.23
125-035	New Courthouse	$   1,082,085.78
115-002	Countywide Admin	$ 13,000,000.00

B. Approval to undesignate additional funds in 2024 for expenditures related to the following programs and appropriation of the same:

Program No.	Program	Amount
200-002	IT Countywide	$      366,229.00
220-050	Facilities Countywide	$      126,699.37
130-030	Jackson Creek	$        12,153.23
125-035	New Courthouse	$   1,082,085.78
115-002	Countywide Admin	$ 13,000,000.00

2024 Special Revenue & Proprietary Funds:
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers.

Elections Contract §31.100 (1100):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $287,000.00 to fund purchase of vehicles. 

Requesting approval of the following CCEA and PCOs in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County New Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc., subject to final legal review and approval with authority for County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.

Description	Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
CCEA 75  PCO 228 Walnut Stair Nosing R1	$26,912.00
PCO 285 Added scope of work for punch windows	$76,954.00
PCO 286 ASI 17R4 ASI 18R1 RFI 689.1 Vertical Gap at Judges Parking	$86,657
PCO 287 ASI 19 Revision to RFI 686.1 Counterflashing at Curb	$8,869

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional services;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for "[ARPA-22-110-078] Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Emergency Management Project" located within Hidalgo County;

	Raba Kistner, Inc	Terracon Consultants, Inc.	Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.
Evaluator No.1	1	2	3
Evaluator No.2	1	2	3
Evaluator No.3	1	2	3
Total	3	6	9
Rank
*Evaluation and Scoring conducted by the Judges Office

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ____________________for the [ARPA-22-110-078] Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Emergency Management Project within Hidalgo County.

A.  Requesting acceptance and approval of the First Amendment of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Irrigation District No. 9 and the County of Hidalgo concerning the development of the Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail.
B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §791.014 discussion, consideration and approval of the Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail Project beginning at the Harlon Sports Complex Park through Irrigation District No. 9 Right of Way and property and ending at South Midway Rd., as noted on the First Amendment Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.

Discussion, review and approval of the Memorandum of Agreement by and between Hidalgo County and the LRGV TPDES Stormwater Task Force, to collaborate in the development of two project strategies detailed in the Region 15 Flood Report of the Texas Water Development Board Fund Program.

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.2 (C-22-0085-03-22) between Hidalgo County and Melden & Hunt, Inc. for "Professional Engineering Services for Tex-Mex Road Stormwater Project located in Precinct 4", to extend the termination date of said agreement.

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0155-05-02) between HC and RO Engineering, PLLC, to include the firm's updated contract rates. 
B. Pursuant to approval of Amendment No. 1 to Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0155-05-02), requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $41,380.00, as submitted by RO Engineering, PLLC, for the "Canopy Addition to the Linn-San Manuel Emergency Services Facility" project.

Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.1 from Mor-Wil, LLC, for the "[ARPA-22-124-096] - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 North Main Drain III Phase II Stormwater Project" (C-23-0261-08-22-10), for a 30-day time extension and total project amount increase of $110,195.00, as recommended by the Project Engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Requesting approval to purchase managed detection services, responsive services, and  insightVM subscription including three (3) consoles through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (DIR-TSO-4288) from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $276,576.00

Requesting approval to purchase Mitel MiVoice Connect Partner Support through HC's membership with Sourcewell Cooperative (Contract No. 120122-MBS) from Richline Technical Services, LLC dba Richline IT Solutions in the total amount of $60,368.25

A.  Approval of exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4), a professional service;
B.  Pursuant to Texas Government Code 2254.002, acceptance and approval of a Professional Physician Services Contract with Martha Luna, MD for Physician Services for the HC Public Health Bio-Safety Laboratory (C-24-0076-03-05).

Requesting approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements and specifications for "Software Services for Indigent Health Care System" (C-24-0029-03-05) with Network Sciences, Inc.

Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Amstar, Inc., through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract No. 660-21), for the "Heater Element Repairs for the Willacy County Detention Facility", in the amount of $105,452.00; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.

A.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Gov't Code 262.024 (a)(7)(A), items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies;
B.  Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for LETS A Law Enforcement Technologies Corporation for any and all patented software services to be utilized by HC, with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C.  Requesting approval to purchase LETS - FirstNet Throwphone Bundle for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office from LETS A Law Enforcement Technologies Corporation, for the total amount of $5,895.00

Presentation of July - December 2023 Semi-Annual Delinquent Tax Collection Report

Discussion, consideration and action updating the authorized representatives for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program

Cause #C-0515-24-C; Santos Higinio Serrano Montalvo v. Hidalgo County

Cause #C-0515-24-C; Santos Higinio Serrano Montalvo v. Hidalgo County