Approval of Proclamation recognizing National Pet Parent Day.

Approval of Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

Proclamation Honoring the City of Alamo's Centennial Celebration Year

Approval of Resolution in recognition of the grand opening of Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley

2024 Summer Work Schedule
Requesting approval of the 2024 Summer Work Schedule for the Administrative Staff to work Monday-Thursday from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm that mirrors the schedule of our ISD partners.

1. Presentation of Hidalgo County Library System 2023 report
2. Approval of updated bylaws for Hidalgo County Library System

Approval to accept settlement check from American Access Casualty Company in the amount of $2,380.08 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Constable P1)

Discussion, consideration, and approval to waive the entrance fee to county parks for all visitors

Sheriff's Office - Sheriff CCP59  (1227):
Requesting approval of appropriation of funds needed for the renovation of an existing office inside the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $65,000.00.

Constable Pct.3 (1257):
Approval of the 2024 appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund in the amount of $926.60.

Constable Pct. 3  Fed. Sharing DOJ (1261):
Approval of the 2024 appropriation of the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Federal Sharing DOJ in the amount of $14,775.88.

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

Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the 2024 L.E.O.S.E allocation payment of $1,966.43 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts and appropriation of same

Approval to appoint Juan A. Guerra, student at UT Austin, as an intern under the Hidalgo County Human Resources Department for the period of May 17, 2024 through August 10, 2024.

Approval of the appointment of interns from RGV College to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period of May 6, 2024 through June 6, 2024.

Health - PHEP Grant (1293):
Approval of the following action, effective next full pay period 05/06/2024:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	340-013	0028	Public Health Specialist II	11

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	0210	Assistant District Attorney II	15

Pct. 2 Administration (1200):
Approval to set salary as per Exhibit A, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.

1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, City of La Joya in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2023 La Joya Parks & Recreational Facilities Improvement Funds.

Professional Service Firm	Grade	Ranked
RRP, INC.	95.6%
SAMES, INC.	94.0%
IZAGUIRE ENGINEERING	88.6%

3. Discussion, consideration and action to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of                                                                                for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2023 City of La Joya Parks & Recreational Facilities Improvement Project.

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $25.00 as a result of clerical errors regarding health service fees.  

1.  Requesting approval to accept the Office of Border Public Health FY24 award in the amount of $9,999.00
2.  Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $9,999.00 and appropriation of the same.

Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to esign the Health Disparities grant contract HHS001057600025 Amendment No. 4 and related documents. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the Contract term to May 31, 2026.

Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to esign the PHEP grant contract  HHS001311200038, Amendment No. 2 and related documents. The purpose of the amendment is to redistribute funds by budget categories for authorized services.

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Additional GME SFY2019 Non-State Private Retroactive Payment in the amount to be determined by Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 05/08/2024 and a settlement date of 05/09/2024.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.

A.  Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Hospital Augmented Reimbursement Program (HARP) SFY 2024 2 ^nd Half Year 3 IGT in the amount to be determined by Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 05/02/2024 and a settlement date of 05/03/2024.
B.  Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
C.  Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval of Amendment #4 to the FY 2023 Community Service Block Grant Program (CSBG) Contract #61230003801 to include an extension date until June 30, 2024.

1. Discussion on Election Updates.
2. Approval of the 2024 May Local Entities Elections Service Contracts between Hidalgo County and the following entities:

• City of Palmview
• Hidalgo ISD
• Mission CISD
• Mercedes ISD

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. E6 Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Antonio Garcia Jr.) (Mile 5 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 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 Mile 5 West Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 West Road is paved.

b. 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 Roadside ditch.
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.

c. Zamora Ranchettes Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Daniel Zamora) (Mile 3 Road & Iowa Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 3 Line Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Penitas.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 3 Road is paved.

d. Rosewood Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Evergreen L&P, LLC.) (Roosevelt Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 28 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:4
Filling Stations:1
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.
Paved: Yes, Roosevelt Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.

2. Final Approval
a. Handy Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Hector Lopez) (Mile 17 North Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
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 Mile 17 North Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 North Road is paved.

1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to submit an application to the Economic Development Administration under the economic adjustment assistance program.
2. Approval of resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Officials to apply and execute documents related to said application assistance under the rules and regulations of the Economic Development Administration (EDA), under the economic adjustment assistance program. 

Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase a tract of land known as Parcels No.35,43,48 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 of Donation Deed from Nowell W. Borders as it relates to the road right of way of MonMack Road and authorize County Judge to execute acceptance subject to legal's final review and approval.

Requesting approval to name a 50' perpetual access easement that runs along and between a portion of Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11 Block 34, Santa Cruz Gardens, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 8, Page 28, Hidalgo County Map Records as Remi Service Road for 911 purposes.

Discussion, consideration and action to approve the use of ARPA funds on the Hidalgo County Emergency Remote Operations Centers (ARPA-24-115-356).

Requesting approval of revisions to ARPA Projects as follows:
A. Budget amendments as per Exhibit A.
B. Update project description and expenditure category for Hidalgo County Technology Modernization, ARPA-23-115-339, as presented in Exhibit A.
C. Change ARPA Project Number for Assistance to Women Together Foundation, Inc. from ARPA-24-122-353 to ARPA-24-115-353
D. Rescind action taken on ARPA Project #22-901-121

Requesting approval of the second amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Hidalgo with authority for the County Judge to sign the agreement.

Pct. 4 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $11,360.17 in relation to labor reimbursement received from Drainage District No. 1 for the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of same.

Precinct No.3 RD MAINT (1200):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds from RD MAINT fund balance in the amount of $2,498,137.50 to fund daily operations.

Elections Contract §31.100(1100):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $431,000.00 to fund purchase of furniture for new Elections Office and Warehouse.

Debt Service Funds (14XX):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of various Debt Service Funds in the amount of $22,705.90 to fund 2024 BNY Mellon Corporate Trust invoices.

Transfers Out-Debt Service CO2018A (1100):
Approval of 2024 appropriation in the amount of $1,109,883.74 from the General Fund Restricted Fund balance relating to revenues from the court facilities fee.

Approval to waive the Hidalgo County Wage Overpayment/Underpayment Policy for employees listed on exhibit A.

Approval to revise the Health Insurance monthly contribution rate from $957.00 to $884.00 effective May 4, 2024.

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 24-115-356) Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Remote Operation Centers" located within Hidalgo County;

	Raba Kistner. Inc	Millennium Engineers Group, Inc	ECS Southwest, LLP
Evaluator No. 1	1	2	3
Evaluator No. 2	1	2	3
Evaluator No. 3	1	3	2
Total	3	7	8
Rank

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 Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Remote Operations Centers.

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No.4 between Hidalgo County and SAMES, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services on the "Construction of Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio Safety Laboratory" project, to provide an updated scope of work and design plans.
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with SAMES, Inc., requesting authority to engage subcontractor, Solorio, Inc.

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government 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 Scenario Trainer Inc., for any and all patented products to be utilized by HC Sheriff's Office, with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting approval to purchase gunSHOT BOX from Scenario Trainer Inc., in the total amount of $4,059.00

Requesting approval to purchase three (3) 2024 Chevrolet Equinox SUV's through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 210907), from Lake Country Chevrolet Inc., in the total amount of $82,602.00

Requesting approval to award contracts for "Commissary Supplies" to the following responsive bidders:
A. Fidis Solutions Group, LLC (C-24-0045A-04-30)
B. ICS Jail Supplies, Inc. (C-24-0045B-04-30)
C. Rene Lucio dba/R & R Distributing (C-24-0045C-04-30)
D. Charm-Tex, Inc. (C-24-0045D-04-30)

A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of graded vendor submissions with the recommendation by the evaluation committee members for "Credit Card Payment Services" (RFP 23-0507-02-21-05)

	Core Business Technologies	Easy Access Inc.	Spontaneity.us
Evaluator No. 1	2	1	3
Evaluator No. 2	2	1	3
Evaluator No. 3	2	1	3
Evaluator No. 4	2	1	3
Evaluator No. 5	2	1	3
Total	10	5	15
Rank

B. Requesting approval by Commissioner's Court in order to proceed with negotiating with the No. 1 ranked vendor _______________________ to finalize an agreement for "Credit Card Payment Services".

A. Requesting approval to award contract to Mid Valley Pest Control LLC, the qualified sole responsive bidder, for "Pest Control Services" (C-24-0041-04-30). 
B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the Legal Notice, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for submission requirements to RFB received.

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Surveying Services Agreement (C-24-0104-04-30) with S2 Engineering, PLLC, for the "[ARPA-21-121-037] Surveying Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project", as ranked and approved by CC (03/19/24, AI-94623).

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
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 Engineering Services to provide Engineering services for the "[ARPA-23-340-352] Professional Engineering Services - Hidalgo County McAllen Health Center Improvements Project":

	South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC	B2Z Engineering, LLC	Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.
Evaluator No. 1	2	1	3
RANK

C. Requesting authority for the HC Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement commencing with the No.1 ranked firm, ________________________ to provide Engineering services for the "[ARPA-23-340-352] Professional Engineering Services - Hidalgo County McAllen Health Center Improvements Project".

Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of Palmview for Emergency Medical Services. 

Cause #C-4630-22-C; Irvin Gonzalez, et al. vs. Hidalgo County

Cause #CL-24-1573-J; Maria Del Consuelo Hernandez ind. & representative of estate of Carlos Enrique Pereda v. County

Cause #C-1489-24-D; Administratrix Erica Edith Figueroa, on behalf of Estate of Jose Manuel Figueroa v Joan Garcia, in her capacity as Statutory Probate Judge of Hidalgo County

Claim of Aaron De La Fuente

Claim of Genesis Salazar 

Hidalgo County v. Kendra Contreras

Cause #C-4630-22-C; Irvin Gonzalez, et al. vs. Hidalgo County

Cause #CL-24-1573-J; Maria Del Consuelo Hernandez ind. & representative of estate of Carlos Enrique Pereda v. County

Cause #C-1489-24-D; Administratrix Erica Edith Figueroa, on behalf of Estate of Jose Manuel Figueroa v Joan Garcia, in her capacity as Statutory Probate Judge of Hidalgo County

Claim of Aaron De La Fuente

Claim of Genesis Salazar

Hidalgo County v. Kendra Contreras