Approval of Proclamation Recognizing September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention Month.

DA - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG)(1281)/Criminal DA (1100):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2025 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) award in the amount of $32,012.00 effective 09/01/2024 through 08/31/2025 with authority for the County Judge, as the authorized official to electronically sign via DocuSign the grant contract.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025 VCLG in the amount of $32,012.00 and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval to reclassify fringe benefits and exceeding salaries expenditures to the Criminal DA - General Fund Account.

DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG)(1281):
Approval and authorization for the County Judge Richard F. Cortez, as Authorized Official, to sign the Inventory Report Form for the Fiscal Year 2024.

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 #2 for an additional amount of $3,485.00 and appropriation of the same. 

Approval of Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Non-Corporate Resolution.

Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2025

Sheriff's Office - Catalytic Converter Crime Prevention Grant FY25 Acceptance
1. Authorization and approval to accept the FY 2025 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grants from Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, in the amount $59,757.00 (09/01/2024 - 08/31/2025)
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY25 Catalytic Converter Grant in the amount of $59,757.00 and appropriation of the same. 

Acceptance of K9s4COPs Grant
1. Approval to accept the award of dual purpose narcotics trained K9s from K9s4COPs grant.
2. Approval and authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff, as authorized official, to sign terms and conditions agreement and any other required documents.

1. Authorization and Approval to purchase two (2) new cell phone line addition through the County's membership/participation with Contract DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 with AT&T.   (Requisition#'s 501138, 501193 )
2. Authorization and approval to activate the following cell phone plan. Basic Unlimited Voice, Data with Text Service for two (2) cell phone @ a monthly rate of $40.99.

Constable Pct. 1- Texas A & M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) (1285):
1. Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo, Texas, acting by and through the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.1 and Texas A & M University-Kingsville, acting by and through its Police Department in relation to security services with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreement.
2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions. 
3. Approval to certify revenues by Co. Auditor and appropriation of same.

Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate under the Hidalgo County Health Department the period of 09/16/2024 - 12/15/2024.

Approval to appoint Christa Cavazos, student at UTRGV, as an intern under the Hidalgo County Human Resources Department for the period of 09/03/2024 - 12/12/2024.

92nd District Court (1100):
Approval to appoint Lizette Villegas, student at UTRGV, as an intern under the Hidalgo County 92nd District Court for the period of September 03, 2024 - December 06, 2024.

1. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.

CCL#6 / CCL#8 / CCL#9 (1100):
2.  Approval of the following actions as per Exhibit A, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.

3. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employees as listed on Exhibit B.

Facilities Management (1100):
1. Approval of the following actions as per Exhihit A,  effective upon Commissioners Court approval.

2.  Approval to revise the Classified Positions List in accordance with the action above.

DA Civil Litigation (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Allowance Amount	Proposed Allowance Amount
Delete Supplemental Allowance	080-013	0006	Attorney III	$7,500.00	$0.00
Add Supplemental Allowance	080-013	0017	Attorney IV	$0.00	$7,500.00

Urban County (1288): 
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 09/09/2024:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 2	250-002	0014	Program Specialist II	11

1. Requesting authorization to reject bids received from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Colonia Funds-Planning 2022 Grant Bid No. 6556-85-2000-5250-0000-AP.
2. Requesting approval to re-advertise and re-bid the TDA - Colonia Funds-Planning 2022 Grant.

Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $170.00 and appropriation of the same. The revenue was collected by our Title V Prenatal program FY24.

Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $30.00 and appropriation of the same. The revenue was collected by our Title V Child Health program FY24.

Request to Submit Application for Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Grant

Requesting approval - Texas Local Public Health Agencies Limited Scope Food, Feed and Cosmetics 20.88 Agreement

Requesting approval to accept and for the County Judge to sign the Department of State Health Services contract number HHS001472800018 between the Department of State Health Services and Hidalgo County Health and Human Services.  The Department of State Health Services agrees to provide certain public health data and information for the purpose of providing essential public health services.  

Requesting approval to submit a budget revision to the Texas Department of State Health Services to add $110,000.00 to the Covid-19 Health Disparities grant program.  

Requesting approval to apply for the 2025 - 2026 Texas Public Health Fellowship program, a one year, full time paid training program for early career public health professionals.  

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Graduate Medical Education Program (GME) SFY 2020 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 09/09/2024 and a settlement date of 09/10/2024.
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. Requesting approval to submit an application to the College of American Pathologists to meet the CLIA requirement for Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation with authority to have Director of Laboratory, Martha Luna, MD as facility Director on application and authority for the Lab Manager, Veronica Cuate, to be the Primary Contact Person on application.
B. Approval to pay the fee for application of $1,250.00, with authority for County Treasurer to review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Discussion, consideration, and approval to pay overtime hours physically worked by County employees deployed to State assigned mutual aid missions in accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and the Hidalgo County Personnel Manual.

Presentation of 2025 Statement of Estimated Available Resources.

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. San Joaquin Estates No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (C & N Farms, LLC.) (Mile 12 North Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 135 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:16
Filling Stations:8
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.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 North Road and 9 internal streets are to be paved.

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Chestnut Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Diana Guzman) (F.M. 491 & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into F.M. 491 Roadside ditch.  
ETJ: Yes, City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, (1) OSSF exists and (1) OSSF has been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 491 is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,996.50 for (1 OSSF & Drainage Imps.)

b. Lakehurst Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Sunni Jo Miller) (Mile 8 Road & Taylor Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
Flood Zone: A & 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 8 Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF for Lot 3 is existing.Lots 1-2 have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 8 Road & Taylor Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)

c. Posz Estates Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Rebecca A. Posz) (Eldora Road & Cesar Chavez 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 Eldora Roadside ditch discharging onto an existing graded inlet.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, (1) OSSF is existing and (2) OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)

d. Pueblo De Palmas Phase 27 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (PDP Mile 4, Ltd.) (Mile 19 North Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 17 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: 2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Kenyon Road and Mile 19 North Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 19 North Road and Kenyon Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $9,800.00 for (2 Fire hydrants and Irrigation Improvements)

e. Highland Manor Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Inv., LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
No. of Lots: 19 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road and 1 internal street are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $38,250.00 for (3 Fire hydrants and 19 OSSF'S)

f. Uri Estates No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (TJ & CJ Land, Ltd.) (Gwin Road & Ingle Road)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X & AE
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Gwin Road and Ingle Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Ingle Road is paved and Gwin Road has been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $10,950.00 for (3 Fire hydrants)

g. Villas San Miguel Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan A. San Miguel) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved and 4 internal streets have been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $45,000.00 for (30 OSSF'S)

h. Ebony Winds Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ebony Winds, LLC.) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:25
Filling Stations:16
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 22 ½ North Road is paved and 5 internal streets have been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $55,895.00 for (Fire hydrants, street sign & regraded roadside ditch)

3. Final Approval
a. Trenton Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
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
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road is paved.

Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo by and through Hidalgo County Precinct 1, to contribute funds to assist in the development of the project to construct the Center for Urban Ecology at Quinta Mazatlan (CUE) in McAllen.

1. Requesting approval for Commissioner David L. Fuentes to sign a permit renewal application for the Precinct 1 air curtain incinerator for submission to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  
2. Requesting approval to have the Environmental Health Manager be Commissioner Fuentes' Designated Authorized Representative to deal with TCEQ during the permit process.

Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase a tract of land known as Parcels No.71 & 39 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.

Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo by and through Hidalgo County Precinct 4 to contribute funds to assist in the development of the project to construct the Center for Urban Ecology at Quinta Mazatlan (CUE) in McAllen.

Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Region I to assist and collaborate to provide adult education and literacy instructional services for the general community and their respective constituents at the San Carlos Endowment Center located in Precinct 4.

Acceptance and approval of the Project in accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, in connection to (ICA approved by CC 08/20/24)for the "Southeast Park" project locate in Precinct 4.

1. Submission and discussion of 2024 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates.
2. Discussion of 2024 Planning Calendar.
3. Discussion of 2024 Tax Rates.
4. Record vote on proposed 2024 Tax Rate and schedule public hearing, if applicable.

Approval of budget amendments as per Exhibit A.

A. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the use of ARPA funds on the Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Assistance to the City of Mercedes Water Well Project (ARPA-24-121-367) and include under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Stormwater System Improvement Program.
B. Approval of the Interlocal Coopertion Agreement between the City of Mercedes and the County of Hidalgo, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
C. Approval to update the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Stormwater System Improvement Program.

Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA funds for the Hidalgo County Facilities Improvements Project (ARPA-24-115-372).

Requesting approval of payment in the amount of $ 3,000,000.00 as per lease agreement with Willacy County Public Facility Corporation

Capital Projects Funds (13XX):
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings from various capital project funds and appropriation and interfund transfers of said capital project funds.

Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2024 Hino XL Dump Trucks through HC's membership with Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing (Contract No. 723-23), from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP, in the total amount of $341,091.67

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Donna concerning the development of the Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail ARPA Project # ARPA-21-121-037.
B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §791.014 discussion, consideration and approval of the connecting link of Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail Project (running from Midway Road to the Donna Mail Irrigation Canal) through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to be entered into with the City of Donna, and the County of Hidalgo.

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 Firm	S2 Engineering, PLLC	R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC	CVQ Land Surveyors, LLC
Evaluator No. 1	1	2	3
TOTAL	1	2	3
RANK
*Evaluation and scoring conducted by Pct. No. 2

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"

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 Engineering Services for HSIP Projects."

Evaluated Firms	KCI Technologies	Consor Engineers, LLC	Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
Evaluator No. 1	1	2	3
TOTAL	1	2	3
RANK
*Evaluation and scoring conducted by Pct. No. 3

C. Requesting authority for the HC Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______ for "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for HSIP Projects" located in Precinct No. 3.

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 for "Western Hidalgo County Loop" 

Evaluated Firms	TEDSI Infrastructure Group	L&G Consulting Engineers	SAMES, Inc.
Evaluator No. 1	3	1	2
TOTAL	3	1	2
RANK
*Evaluation and scoring conducted by Precinct No. 3

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ___________ for "Western Hidalgo Loop" located in Precinct No. 3

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Engineering Services' final negotiated agreement (C-24-0065-09-03) with SAMES Inc., for the "Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management, Materials Testing, and Inspection for the Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)", as ranked & approved by CC (08/06/24 AI-96092); subject to legal approval.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, with an estimated cost of $1,128,341.04, as submitted by SAMES Inc., of firms submitted 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.).
C. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Services Agreement with SAMES Inc., requesting authority to engage subcontractor Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 for the Precinct No. 4 Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-22-0698-01-01) between HC and GDJ Engineering, LLC, to amend the scope and fee proposal to include Construction Material Services in the amount of $4,509.00
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with GDJ Engineering, LLC requesting authority to engage subcontractor, Raba Kistner, Inc.

Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc., for Playground Equipment for JR Milo Ponce Park Improvements Project (21-0939), as recommended by the project Engineer HCDD1.

A. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $132,142.00 as submitted by RO Engineering, PLLC, through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Buildings, Renovations and Alterations (C-23-0493-01-09), to provide engineering services for the "Professional Engineering Services for Caledonia Estates Subdivision "project.
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Services Agreement with RO Engineering, PLLC requesting authority to engage subcontractor, H L Construction

A. Requesting approval of the final negotiated AIA Document (B-101-2017) Standard Form of Agreement between Hidalgo County and Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC, in connection with the "Architectural Services - Hidalgo County Public Facilities Survey and Maintenance Services" project; subject to Legal final approval. 
B. Pursuant to Article 1.1.11 of the AIA Document (B-101-2017) Standard Form of Agreement with Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC, requesting authority to engage subcontractors, Trinity MEP Engineering.

Constables Pct. 4:
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles through HC's membership with Texas Smart Buy (Contract No. 070-M1), from Caldwell Country Chevrolet in the total amount of $101,890.00

Requesting approval to purchase two (2) Groundsmaster 7200 Mowers and additional equipment through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing (Contract No. 706-23), from Professional Turf Products, L.P., in the total amount of $61,286.19

Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the "Renovation of the Elections Department Warehouse - (Jackson Creek)" project, submitted by Alamo Environmental, Inc. dba Alamo 1, as recommended by goERO International, LLC dba ERO Architects, project architect.

Requesting approval to purchase Mesh Security Carts and Shelves through HC's membership with Omnia Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 192163) from W.W. Grainger, Inc., in the total amount of $104,166.50

Approval to accept settlement check from USAA Insurance Company in the amount of $13,562.00 to settle total loss auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)

Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $1,195.00 on behalf of HIDTA to settle auto claim accident.  (HIDTA)

EEOC Charge. No. 451-2024-04204; F. Sanchez v. County

Claim of Leonel Diaz

EEOC Charge. No. 451-2024-04204; F. Sanchez v. County

Claim of Leonel Diaz