Approval of Proclamation recognizing Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Approval to select names for the 2024 Grievance Committee, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.015.

Sheriff's Office - Catalytic Converter Crime Prevention Grant FY25 Application
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY25 Catalytic Converter Crime Prevention Grant with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). 
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as the authorized official, to certify and e-sign the application from and related documents under grant application
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY25 Catalytic Converter Crime Prevention Grant 

FY 2024 SCAAP Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to submit application for the FY 2024 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign OMB No. 4040-0004 as Authorized Representative ("AOR").
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify the required documentation and application under Grants.gov and JustGrants.gov as authorized official.

Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and Budget Appropriation in the amount of $104,000.00 for Year 2024 Salaries & Fringe Benefits (3rd & 4th quarters).

Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) and remove from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office inventory 53 Bullet-Proof Vests as they cannot be recycled (with approval for said disposition through the HCSO).

Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Arnold Salazar as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012

Approval of the appointment of interns, residents at STHS Graduate Medical Education Consortium, to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Constable Pct. 4 App. District (1285):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Rank
Create	294-023	0001	Deputy Constable	06

Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	123-005	0142	Maintenance III	07
Create	123-005	0146	Inventory Clerk	08

ARPA - PCT. 1 WACC (1290)/PCT. 1 ADM (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 07/01/2024 through 12/31/2024:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade	Proposed Allowance
Create	115-358	T001	Coordinator IV	15	-
Add Supplemental Allowance	121-004	A040			$1,500.00

Discussion and consideration of approval to award and enter into a construction contract with G-8 Utilities, LLC., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $239,387.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, 2023 La Villa Flood Drainage Improvements Funds, all subject to compliance with HB 1295.  

Requesting approval of a 2 ^nd Amendment to the FY 2021 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program Agreement between Hidalgo County Urban County Program and Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI). The proposed amendment to the Agreement will allow for a seven (7) month contract extension.

Requesting approval to provide an extension to the FY 2023-2024 Subrecipient Agreement between Hidalgo County Urban County Program and the Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg and Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley which expired May 31, 2024.  This contract extension will allow for the Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg and Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley to submit reimbursement requests through June 30, 2024 for salaries, office supplies and membership fees expensed during the FY 2023-2024.

1. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 for Professional Services to Provide Medical, Dental and Mental Health Services
2. Presentation of Responses Received for the Purpose of Commissioners' Court Accepting the Providers as "Qualified" in Order to Proceed to the Next Phase of the Procurement Process – Negotiating Contracts

MEDICAL and DENTAL SERVICES RFQ #2024-001-05-02-AS

1. G. Athanasi Orfanos, M.D., P.A. (Medical)

2. Growing Smiles Children's Dental Care Center, PC (Dental)

3. Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Inc. (Medical/Dental)

4. Sarojini Bose, M.D., P.A., dba Ashley Pediatrics Day & Night Clinic (Medical)

MENTAL HEALTH RFQ #2024-002-05-02-AS

1. Hearts Ease Counseling PLLC

2. The Groves Assessment and Psychotherapy LLC

3. Approval for Head Start to Negotiate Contracts (in a form approved by Legal Counsel) for all the Professional Service Providers as Requested through the Hidalgo County Head Start Program's RFQs for said Services and as Detailed above and Attached Hereto

Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Mission, Vision & Values Statements

Discussion/Approval to Terminate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Discussion/Approval to Terminate Lease Agreement between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Edcouch-Elsa ISD

Discussion/Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the City of Donna

Discussion/Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Tropical Texas Behavior Health

Approval of Administrative Plan

Discussion/Approval of the following Eighteen (18) Department Procedures Manuals

1. Child Nutrition	8. Field Operations/Maintenance	15.PDM - Program Design & Management/Ongoing Monitoring
2. Compliance	9. Governance	16.Pre-K Collaboration
3. Community Partners/Transition	10.Health	17.Staff Development
4. Disability	11.Human Resources	18.Transportation
5. Education	12.Mental Health
6. Family Services & PCEP	13. Management Information Systems(M.I.S.)
7. Finance (Fiscal)	14.Procurement

Requesting approval to submit reallocation of funds for the extension of TIDC MHDU FY22 grant program to Texas Indigent Defense Commission. 

1. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. TARS No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (TARS Development, LLC.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Skinner Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:  N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Benito Ramirez Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road is paved.
 * Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $10,500.00 for (7 OSSF'S)

b. Lemon Blossom Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Renato Hernandez) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 5 North Road)
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 Mile 4 ½ West Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 ½ West Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS)

2. Final Approval
a. El Crucero III Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Pena-Chapa Development) (Mile 5 Road & Texan Road)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by surface runoff that will drain into Mile 5 Road and Texan Roadside ditch discharging into a type "C" inlet, and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 Road and Texan Road are paved.

b. El Cordero Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Pena-Chapa Development) (Western Road & Mile 6 Road)
No. of Lots: 33 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:7
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Western Road and 1 internal street are paved.

1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the County of Hidalgo, Texas, concerning drainage improvements as they relate to the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road & Drainage Improvement Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement project concerning drainage improvements as they relate to the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road & Drainage Improvement Project.

Approval of a reimbursement agreement for preliminary engineering services between Union Pacific Railroad Company and the County of Hidalgo for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project. 

Requesting approval of a "Possession and Use Agreement For Transportation Purposes with Additional Payment of Independent Consideration" between H.E.B. LP, and The County of Hidalgo for the purpose of constructing a portion of Veterans Blvd. 

OCA-CRT Backlog Grant (1286):
Approval to extend term for the OCA-Court Backlog grant until contract allocation is exhausted, as approved by grantor.

Approval of ARPA Project Revisions as follows:
1. Budget amendments as per Exhibit A.
2. Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Sunrise Hill Park Improvements (ARPA-24-121-362) Written Justification
3. Rescind ARPA-22-121-046, Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Delta Region Stormwater Project.
4. Use of ARPA funds on and include the Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Sunset Park Improvements (ARPA-24-121-362) under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Recreational Development Program.

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 Services for "On-Call Professional Surveying Services" 

Evaluated Firms	CVQ Land Surveyors LLC	R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation	S2 Engineering, PLLC
Evaluator No.1	3	2	1
Evaluator  No.2	3	2	1
Evaluator No. 3	2	3	1
TOTAL	8	7	3
RANK
*Evaluation and Scoring conducted by Pct. No.1

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _______ for "On-Call Professional Surveying Services" located in Precinct No.1

Requesting approval to award job order contractor, through HC's membership with TIPS (JOC Contract #23010402), and to award construction contract (C-24-0162-06-20) for the "[ARPA-23-123-328]  Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Mansion Linear Park Trail" to the qualified sole responsive bidder, 8/A Builders, LLC, for the total amount of $2,473,380.55 ; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.

Requesting approval by Commissioner's Court in order to proceed with negotiations with the No. 2 ranked vendor, Texas Energy Consultants / Titus Low Carbon Ventures, LLC, to finalize an agreement for "Lease of Land for Solar Farming". 

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 "Architectural Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 2812 Community Resource Center"

	The Warren Group Architects	Sam Garcia Architects, LLC	Gignac & Associates, LLP
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 Pct. 4

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Architectural Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ________ for the "Architectural Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 2812 Community Resource Center" located in Precinct No.4

Requesting approval of the proposal for elevator upgrades to HC Elections Office through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System, (TIPS-USA Contract No. 22050201), from Rio Elevator Company, Inc., in the total amount of $60,913.00 with authority for HC Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.

Requesting approval to purchase ballot marking devices and annual license and support through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 710-23), from Hart Intercivic, Inc, in the total amount of $1,042,514.50

Cause No.: C-0807-23-C; Jose L. Gomez vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas

Cause #C-3345-22-H; Bryan Bertos v. County of Hidalgo, et al

Potential claim against Elizabeth Alaniz

Cause No.: C-0807-23-C; Jose L. Gomez vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas

Cause #C-3345-22-H; Bryan Bertos v. County of Hidalgo, et al

Potential claim against Elizabeth Alaniz