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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING AUGUST 6, 2024 10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Approval of Awards/Recognitions:
A.
AI-96142
Proclamation recognizing August 2024 as National WIC Breastfeeding Month.
6.
Open Forum
7.
District Courts:
A.
AI-96133
449TH District Court - HC LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
Approval to continue the payment of salary for (1) Case Manager and supplemental payment of (1) Manager being paid by the LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court grant pending the award of the FY2025 grant.
Approval to continue the payment of salary for (1) Case Manager and supplemental payment of (1) Manager being paid by the LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court grant pending the award of the FY2025 grant.
B.
AI-96131
449TH District Court - HC Juvenile Drug Court Program (1286):
Approval to continue the payment of salary for (1) Case Manager and supplemental payment of (1) Manager being paid by the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court grant pending the award of the FY2025 grant.
Approval to continue the payment of salary for (1) Case Manager and supplemental payment of (1) Manager being paid by the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court grant pending the award of the FY2025 grant.
8.
Probate Court:
A.
AI-96116
Probate Court (1100 & 1243):
Requesting authorization and approval to waive section 9 of travel policy to allow mileage payment/reimbursement for Probate Court staff, Juan Rodriguez, Bailiff, Samantha Dimas, Assistant Court Auditor and Noel Gracia, Court Auditor who are each registered to attend the Texas College of Probate Judge's Seminar in San Antonio, Texas from August 29, 2024 to August 30, 2024.
Requesting authorization and approval to waive section 9 of travel policy to allow mileage payment/reimbursement for Probate Court staff, Juan Rodriguez, Bailiff, Samantha Dimas, Assistant Court Auditor and Noel Gracia, Court Auditor who are each registered to attend the Texas College of Probate Judge's Seminar in San Antonio, Texas from August 29, 2024 to August 30, 2024.
9.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-96091
USMS Task Force Officer (1281):
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2024 USMS and Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office agreement Modification #1 for an additional amount of $1,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2024 USMS and Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office agreement Modification #1 for an additional amount of $1,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
10.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
A.
AI-95987
Introduction of 2024-2025 Hidalgo County 4-H, Hidalgo County 4-H County Council to Commissioners Court.
11.
Constable Pct. #2:
A.
AI-96102
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Dwight F. Yoder as Reserve Deputy Constable by Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
12.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-96115
Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy Program (1285):
1. Approval to renew Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through Constable Pct. 3, and Mission CISD for the fiscal year 2025 (period of 09/01/2024 to 8/31/2025) in relation to the STOP Truancy Program with authority for County Judge, as authorized official to execute agreement.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, and appropriation of the same.
1. Approval to renew Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County, acting by and through Constable Pct. 3, and Mission CISD for the fiscal year 2025 (period of 09/01/2024 to 8/31/2025) in relation to the STOP Truancy Program with authority for County Judge, as authorized official to execute agreement.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, and appropriation of the same.
B.
AI-96063
Constable Pct. 3 (1257):
Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $32,134.61 in relation to the confiscation collaboration with HIDTA for the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund and appropriation of the same.
Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $32,134.61 in relation to the confiscation collaboration with HIDTA for the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund and appropriation of the same.
13.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-96089
Constable Pct.4 Operation Stonegarden Grant 2021 supplemental funds (OPSG-2021):
1. Authorization and approval to ratify grant acceptance award from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant supplemental funds (OPSG) in the amount of $103,794.08 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY21 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $103,794.08.
1. Authorization and approval to ratify grant acceptance award from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant supplemental funds (OPSG) in the amount of $103,794.08 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY21 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $103,794.08.
14.
Human Resources:
A.
Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
B.
AI-96190
CSLFR- Strng Hlthy Comm-Pct 1 Hike & Bike (1290):
Approval to amend AI-95589 approved by Commissioners Court on 06/11/2024 as follows, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
CSLFRF-PH-NEI SHC-WACC (1290):
Approval to amend AI-96190 approved by Commissioners Court on 06/20/2024 as follows, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval to amend AI-95589 approved by Commissioners Court on 06/11/2024 as follows, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Change from Temporary to Time-Limited | 115-230 | 0001 | Equipment Operator III | 10 |
| Change from Temporary to Time-Limited | 115-230 | 0002 | Equipment Operator II | 08 |
| Change from Temporary to Time-Limited | 115-230 | 0003 | Truck Driver III | 08 |
| Change from Temporary to Time-Limited | 115-230 | 0004 - 0006 | Maintenance II | 05 |
CSLFRF-PH-NEI SHC-WACC (1290):
Approval to amend AI-96190 approved by Commissioners Court on 06/20/2024 as follows, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Change from Temporary to Time-Limited | 115-358 | 0001 | Coordinator IV | 15 | - | - |
| Increase Supplemental Allowance | 121-004 | A040 | $1,500.00 | $3,000.00 |
C.
AI-96168
Urban County - TxCDBG Disaster Recovery (1288):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 250-006 | 0001 | Coordinator II | 11 |
D.
AI-96200
Planning and Engineering / Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 12/31/2024:
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 12/31/2024:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Allowance Amount |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 210-002 | 0002 | Construction Inspector | - |
| 123-005 | A148 | $10,000.00 |
E.
AI-96112
Crim DA (1100):
1. 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:
2. 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 08/12/2024:
1. 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 | 0105 | Assistant District Attorney III | 17 |
2. 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 08/12/2024:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 5 | 080-002 | 0220 | Assistant District Attorney IV | 19 |
| Discretionary Step 3 | 080-002 | 0156 | Assistant District Attorney IV | 19 |
F.
AI-96198
Crim DA (1100):
Discussion and action to award one-time supplemental pay as listed on Exhibit A, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
Discussion and action to award one-time supplemental pay as listed on Exhibit A, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
15.
Urban County:
A.
AI-96105
Discussion and consideration of approval to award and enter into a construction contract with Titan Industrial Construction LLC., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $120,321.37
B.
AI-96100
Discussion and consideration of approval to dispose of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant financial records for Fiscal Years 2005-2013 as listed on Exhibit "A".
16.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-96101
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the continuation of the AmeriCorps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Grant #23SRGTX012 for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $84,251.00.
17.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-96227
1. Approval and acceptance for Commissioner Precinct No. 2, Eduardo Cantu, to electronically sign and submit the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES General Permit Application (TXR150000) from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) for the Pct 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project.
2. Requesting approval of electronic payment in the amount of $225.00 to TCEQ for the application fee with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval of electronic payment in the amount of $225.00 to TCEQ for the application fee with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-96103
1. Ratification of approval to submit an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)- Municipally Owned Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits Grant Application (RFA No. EECBG-IIJA1-2024) to the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO).
2. Ratification of approval for the County Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign all required documents.
2. Ratification of approval for the County Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign all required documents.
C.
AI-96208
Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and South Texas Independent School District for the use of the parking lot located at the Hidalgo County Pct 2 Community Resource Center at 509 E. Earling, San Juan, TX as a student transportation staging area for the 2024-2025 school year.
D.
AI-96211
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Precinct 2 and the Region One Education Service Center-Adult Education Program.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Precinct 2 County Commissioner, Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Precinct 2 County Commissioner, Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
E.
AI-96138
Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Bus. 83-Nolana Loop):
Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcels 23 and 43 associated with the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (ROW CSJ:0921-02-406), with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.
Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcels 23 and 43 associated with the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (ROW CSJ:0921-02-406), with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.
18.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-95488
Approval of revisions to Hidalgo County's Fund Balance and Budget Management Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
B.
AI-96209
Approval of an AEP Contribution In Aid Of Construction Agreement for the installation of Streetlights for La Homa Groves Estates located in Precinct 3
C.
American Rescue Plan Act:
1.
AI-96176
Approval of the following ARPA actions:
A. Budget amendments as per Exhibit A.
B. ARPA amended budgets for completed projects as per Exhibit B.
A. Budget amendments as per Exhibit A.
B. ARPA amended budgets for completed projects as per Exhibit B.
D.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-96104
Pct4 Rd Maint/Pct4 Drain Imprv Prj (1200)
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $305,898.37 in relation to labor reimbursement received from the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of the same.
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $305,898.37 in relation to labor reimbursement received from the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of the same.
19.
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
Emergency Management
1.
AI-96097
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Requesting approval to award peer review professional services to WGI Inc. for the "ARPA-22-110-078 Emergency Management Facility Project", in the total amount of $13,300.00; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
B. Requesting approval to award peer review professional services to WGI Inc. for the "ARPA-22-110-078 Emergency Management Facility Project", in the total amount of $13,300.00; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
2.
AI-95997
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 ESi Acquisition, Inc., for any and all patented products to be utilized by Emergency Management Department with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting authority to enter into a 2 year subscription for WebEOC Software with ESi Acquisition, Inc., in the total amount of $54,201.00
B. Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for ESi Acquisition, Inc., for any and all patented products to be utilized by Emergency Management Department with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting authority to enter into a 2 year subscription for WebEOC Software with ESi Acquisition, Inc., in the total amount of $54,201.00
B.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-96143
A. Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement with S2 Engineering, PLLC, for projects located within Precinct No.1, as ranked and approved by CC (06/20/24; AI-95747).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, with an estimated cost $9,545.37, through On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement (C-24-0181-08-06), to provide surveying services for the Mile 3 Project.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, with an estimated cost $9,545.37, through On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement (C-24-0181-08-06), to provide surveying services for the Mile 3 Project.
2.
AI-96141
Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Appraisal Services Agreement (C-24-0243-08-06) with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, for projects located within Precinct 1, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (07/23/2024; AI-96036).
3.
AI-96137
Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Appraisal Review Services Agreement (C-24-0244-08-06) with Appraisal Haus, LLC, for projects located within Precinct 1 on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (07/23/2024; AI-96054).
C.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-96214
Requesting approval to award job order contractor 8/A Builders LLC through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract No. 23010402), for the "Citizen's Collection Site Restroom Expansion and Guard House Improvements Project," in the amount of $67,802.78 (fee includes bonds), with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bond.
D.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-96092
A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of the firms submitting responses to HC (project specific RFQ/P No. 24-0065-07-17-10) Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management, Material Testing, and Inspection for the Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.) in Hidalgo County Pct. No.3:
B. Requesting authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No.1 rank firm of _____________ for Precinct No.3 - Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)
| SAMES Inc. | CONSOR Engineers, LLC | |
| Evaluator No.1 | 1 | 2 |
| Evaluator No.2 | 1 | 2 |
| Evaluator No.3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 6 |
| Rank |
2.
AI-96157
Requesting approval to award the Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.) located in Precinct 3 to the qualified lowest responsive bidder (while meeting all specifications and requirements) to IOC Company, LLC, recommended by the project engineer, L&G Engineering (w/TxDOT concurrence attached herein) in the total amount of $11,899,308.79; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
3.
AI-96191
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for "[ARPA-21-123-023] Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Veterans Memorial Pavilion", as ranked and approved by CC (07/23/2024).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, in the amount of $35,050.20, for Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services for the "[ARPA-21-123-023] Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Veterans Memorial Pavilion", with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, in the amount of $35,050.20, for Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services for the "[ARPA-21-123-023] Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Veterans Memorial Pavilion", with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
E.
IT Department
1.
AI-96193
Requesting approval to purchase IT products and subscription services through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 23-6692-03), from Insight Public Sector, Inc., in the total amount of $64,734.68
F.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-96196
Requesting approval to award job order contractor Herrcon, LLC through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (JOC Contract No. 728-24), for the "Hidalgo Clinic Interior Repairs" in the amount of $224,203.69 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
2.
AI-96110
Requesting approval to purchase a Pull-Behind Mobile Morgue Trailer through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 192163) from W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the total amount of $139,420.50
3.
AI-96093
Requesting approval to purchase of a Turnkey Audio Visual System through HC's membership with Department of Information Resources (Contract No. DIR-TSO-4343), from Insight Public Sector, Inc., in the total amount of $96,628.49
4.
AI-96090
Requesting approval to purchase Flu Vaccine Supplies through HC's membership with Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance Pharmacy (Contract No. MMS2200727), from Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $96,347.15
G.
Facilities Management
1.
AI-96170
Requesting approval to award job order contractor SKO Elite Repair, LLC through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract No. 24010402), for the "Auditors Office Interior Improvements", in the amount of $188,014.63 (fee includes bonds), with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
2.
AI-95897
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) HVAC RTU's for HC New Workshop through HC's membership with Omnia Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 3341) from Trane U.S., Inc. in the total amount of $104,899.00 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required bonds.
H.
Tax Office
1.
AI-96183
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of Palmview for the implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services, with two (2) one (1) year automatic renewals; with authority for the HC Tax Assessor-Collector and the County Judge to sign all required documents.
2.
AI-96184
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of Edcouch for the implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services, with two (2) one (1) year automatic renewals; with authority for the HC Tax Assessor-Collector and the County Judge to sign all required documents.
3.
AI-96185
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of Weslaco for the implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services, with two (2) one (1) year automatic renewals with authority for the HC Tax Assessor-Collector and the County Judge to sign all required documents.
4.
AI-96186
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of Edinburg for the implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services, with two (2) one (1) year automatic renewals; with authority for the HC Tax Assessor-Collector and the County Judge to sign all required documents.
5.
AI-96181
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of Palmhurst for the implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services, with two (2) one (1) year automatic renewals with authority for the HC Tax Assessor-Collector and the County Judge to sign all required documents.
6.
AI-96187
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of San Juan for the implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services, with two (2) one (1) year automatic renewals with authority for the HC Tax Assessor-Collector and the County Judge to sign all required documents.
I.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-96117
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2024 (or Newer) Micro Bird G5 Ford Buses through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 722-23), from A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. in the total amount of $288,832.56
J.
Juvenile Probation
1.
AI-96051
Requesting approval to purchase HVAC Replacements for HC Mario Ramirez Juvenile Center through HC's membership with Omnia Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 3341) from Trane U.S. Inc. in the total amount of $244,316.98 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required bonds.
K.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-96113
Requesting approval to award contract to Investa Property Maintenance, LLC dba US Lawns, the qualified lowest responsive bidder for "Lawn Care Services" (C-24-0099-08-06).
20.
Executive Office:
A.
Presentation for discussion and possible action of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
B.
AI-96180
Presentation of the Delinquent Court Fines & Fees Collection Report for January-December 2023
C.
AI-96150
Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $10,535.38 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 1)
21.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
C.
AI-96139
Cause #C-3345-22-H; Bryan Bertos vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas, et al
D.
AI-96120
Claim of City of Weslaco
E.
AI-96122
Claim of Noelda Gonzalez
F.
AI-96125
Claim of Javier Olvera
G.
AI-96144
Claim of TRANSPORTES BRAVO SA DE CV
H.
AI-96152
Claim of Ryan Lee Rios
22.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
23.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-96140
Cause #C-3345-22-H; Bryan Bertos vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas, et al
D.
AI-96121
Claim of City of Weslaco
E.
AI-96123
Claim of Noelda Gonzalez
F.
AI-96126
Claim of Javier Olvera
G.
AI-96145
Claim of TRANSPORTES BRAVO SA DE CV
H.
AI-96153
Claim of Ryan Lee Rios
24.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
25.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
26.
Adjourn