Approval of Proclamation Declaring September 2024 as Valley Voter Awareness Month.

Proclamation declaring September 25th as National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

449th District Court - FY2025 LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
1.  Approval to ratify acceptance of award in relation to the FY2025 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Grant Program in the amount of $125,587.57 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2.  Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for the FY2025 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Grant Program in the amount of $125,587.57 and appropriation of the same.

449th District Court - FY2025 Juvenile Drug Court Program (1286):
1.  Approval to ratify acceptance of award in relation to the FY2025 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Grant Program in the amount of $131,321.01 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2.  Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for the FY2025 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Grant Program in the amount of $131,321.01 and appropriation of the same.

District Attorney-State Supplement (1281):
Requesting approval for Fringe Benefits and Salaries exceeding the grant funding of $22,500.00 from the FY 2024 (9-1-2023 to 8-31/2024) D.A. State Supplement Grant award to be reclassified to the District Attorney's Criminal DA-General Fund Account.

DA - Forensic Evidence Testing Grant (FET) (1281):
1. Approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2025 Forensic Evidence Testing grant in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025 Forensic Evidence Testing grant in the amount of $100,000.00 and appropriation of same.

DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Victim Assistance Program (VAP) grant #2924307 in the amount of $1,179,480.25 from the Office of the Governor for the period of 10/01/2024 through 09/30/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY2023 VAP grant and appropriation of the same.

HIDTA DOJ (1256):
Requesting approval from the County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $115.00/each for HIDTA/DA's employees after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor REQ's #00501574, #00501585, and #00501579. 
Employees paid for medical expenses as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for their current assignments.

1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Constituent Agencies of the Texas Anti-Gang(TAG) Center Rio Grande Valley Texas regarding Equipment Transfer MOU
2. Authorization for County Sheriff, as authorized Law Enforcement Official, to sign agreement.

Sheriff's Office - JAG FY21 Extension
Authorization and approval for the County Judge to sign the extension request for 6 months for the HCSO JAG FY21 grant. (Current End Date 09/30/2024 New End Date 03/31/2025)

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (1282):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program Application /Narrative for the grant.
3. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documentation.
4. Authorization for the County Executive Officer to sign required form(s) required for the FY2024 JAG Program applications
5. Authorization for County Judge to sign OMB No. 4040-0004 as Authorized Representative ("AOR")
6. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign OMB No. 4040-0013 as Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Department Head.
7. Authorization for the County Judge to certify the required documentation and application under Grants Management System as authorized official.

Sheriff's Office - AED Grant Application
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the AED Grant with AEDGrant.com
2. Authorization and approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign, as Applicant, the application and any related documents.

Hidalgo County Annual Tax Collections Report.

WIC Adm. (1292):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 09/23/2024:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	350-001	0197	Custodian I	01
Change from Part-Time to Full-Time	350-001	0191	Custodian I	01

Health - CPS-PHIG Grant (1293):
Approval of the following action, effective next full pay period 09/23/2024:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	340-085	0010	Epidemiologist I	13

Tax Office (1100):
Approval to create six (6) temporary full-time positions, effective 10/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 as follows:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	140-001	T270-T275	Clerk I	01

Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot#	Position Title	Grade
Create	122-006	0130	Truck Driver III	08
Create	122-006	0131 - 0132	Mechanic III	10

ARPA - CSLFRF-PH-NEI-SHC-WACC (1290):
1. Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	115-358	0002	Coordinator II, Wellness Center	11

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

Pct 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot#	Position Title	Grade
Delete	124-007	0022	Equipment Operator II	08
Create	124-007	0124	Equipment Operator I	06

Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of the following action as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 09/23/2024.

449th DC - Juv Drug Court/ Juv Mental Health Grant (1286)
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Allowance Amount
Extend Supplemental Allowance	011-003	0002	Court Coordinator (DC)	$6,000
	011-004	0002		$6,000

92nd DC (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 2	001-001	0004	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	13

 

Discussion, consideration and action to set health insurance plans and premiums for calendar year 2025.

Consider Resolution authorizing the depository and designation of signatories for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Office of Colonia Initiative (OCI) -2024 Self Help Center (SHC) Program grant application and execute all related documents.

Consider Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) to submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Office of Colonia Initiatives (OCI) – 2024 Self-Help Center (SHC) Program, and authorizing the Hidalgo County Judge to execute all grant related documents.

Requesting authorization for Hidalgo County Judge to execute the Grant Closeout Certifications and Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).

1. Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to sign the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program Agreement and related forms.  The term is effective October 1, 2024 and expires on September 30, 2029.  
2. Requesting approval for Ms. Dairen Sarmiento, Assistant Health Department Director, to sign the MAC Quarterly Invoices after review by the County Auditor's Office staff.

Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Presents Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Recognition for 2024-2028

Discussion and approval to conduct Community Health Needs Assessment

Discussion and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams Program Administrator and Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams Employee Member, Clarissa Perez, and Participating Jurisdiction/Employer Hidalgo County.

Discussion and approval of Interlocal Agreement between Texas Tropical Behavioral Health Services and Hidalgo County for public health preparedness and response activities.

A. Consideration and approval to amend the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District Rules and Procedures adopted on 07/9/2013 (AI-39485) and as amended by adding new rule 14(c) (regarding new facilities).
B. Authorization for Eduardo Olivarez, Chief Administrative Office of the Health and Human Services Department to sign and send attestation to HHSC to confirm that Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley is the first new hospital that has become eligible for assessment since the establishment of the LPPF.

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the 2024 Community Needs Assessment.

1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to apply for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2025, with the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Water Resources and Planning Office.
2. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) State Discretionary Fund Contract #61240004316 for FY 2024 in the amount of $1,428.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

WIC 
1.Requesting approval to transfer property from DSHS WIC Lactation Support Center Services - Strategic Expansion Program (LSCS-SEP) to WIC Lacatation Support Center. 

2. Authorization for County Judge to sign all required documents.

1. WIC ADMIN - Program 001 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $9,500,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $9,500,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor for the FY25 Admin Funding and appropriation of the same.

2. WIC Peer Counselor - Program 002 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $1,281,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $1,281,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 BF Peer Counselor and appropriation of the same.

3. WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $60,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 Registered Dietitian and appropriation of the same.

4. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $50,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 Lactation Services and appropriation of the same.

5. WIC Lactation Support Center - Program 017 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $350,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $350,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 Lactation Support Center and appropriation of the same.

6. WIC Extra Funding Summer Meal Program - Program 020 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $13,548.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $13,548.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 Summer Food Program and appropriation of the same.

7. WIC Extra Funding TXIN Internet - Program 022 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $54,868.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $54,868.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 Extra Funding TXIN Internet and appropriation of the same.

8. WIC Extra Funding Other - Program 024 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $398,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $398,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 Extra Funding Other and appropriation of the same.

9. WIC Extra Funding Nutrition Education - Program 027 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $60,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 Extra Funding Nutrition Education and appropriation of the same.

10. WIC SNAP-Ed Breastfeeding - Program 028 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $50,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY25 SNAP-Ed Breastfeeding and appropriation of the same.

Requesting permission by The Little Oratory of St Philip Neri to use the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park & Parking Lot to host a 5K Event on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:30 am.

Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo by and through Hidalgo County Precinct 3 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 to rescind action taken on (AI-96571) for the ICA between Hidalgo County and Region I (approved by CC on 09/03/2024).

2. Requesting approval of the 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.

Approval of an updated MVEC Purchase of Power Agreement for the installation of 4 additional Streetlights for Mayan Ph III located in Precinct 4.

Approval of an AEP Contribution In Aid Of Construction Agreement for the installation of 14 Streetlights for Buena Vida Ph 1 and 7 Streetlights for Buena Vida Ph 2 located in Precinct 3.

A. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the use of ARPA funds on ARPA projects as per Exhibit A.
B. Approval of Agreements between the County of Hidalgo and entities as per Exhibit B, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreements.
C. Approval of budget amendments as per Exhibit C.
D. Approval to allocate ARPA funds for the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Housing Program.
E. Approval of revised Exhibit C for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Small Repairs and Rehabilitation Housing Project (ARPA-22-122-098).

Pct.1 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of appropriation of funds from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance into Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to fund operating expenses. 

Pct.4 Rd Maint/Pct4 Drain Imprv Prj (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $65,009.98 in relation to labor reimbursement received from the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of the same.

Probate Court Judicial Education and Support Fund (1100):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds for the Probate Court Judicial Education and Support Fund (1100) in the amount of $10,024.08 to fund operating expenditures.

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) a personal or professional service.
B. Acceptance and approval of a personal service agreement with Roel Rodriguez for Consulting Services Related to County Planning and Economic Development Issues.

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Engineering Services final negotiated agreement (C-24-0285-09-17) with SAMES, Inc., for the "[ARPA-24-115-356] Surveying Services - Remote Operation Centers", as ranked and approved by CC (08/20/2024 AI-96366);
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1, with an estimated cost of not to exceed $12,584.06, as submitted by SAMES, Inc. 

Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2025 Chevy Suburban through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 210907), from Lake Country Chevrolet Inc in the total amount of $63,593.75

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-22-121-044] - Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Mercedes Gate Structure Stormwater Project"

Evaluated Firms	B2Z Engineering, LLC	L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.	Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Evaluator No.1	2	1	3
TOTAL
RANK
*Evaluation and Scoring conducted by Pct. No.1

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement (C-24-0309-09-17) with S2 Engineering, PLLC, for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (09/03/2024; AI-96594). 

Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4, with an estimated cost of $157,881.32, as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. (C-21-0944-02-08) to provide construction management services and construction material testing services for the construction of the Pct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 2, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.

Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5, with an estimated cost of $172,075.10, as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. (C-21-0944-02-08) to provide construction management services and construction material testing services for the construction of the Pct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Hidalgo Segment and the Hidalgo Drain Ditch Improvements, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.

Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 8 from REIM Construction, Inc., for the Mile 3 N. Road Project (Tom Gill Road to FM 492 [Goodwin Road])(C-20-294-02-23) for materials in the amount of $435,128.64, as recommended by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the "Western Hidalgo County Loop" (C-24-0310-09-17) project, as ranked and approved by CC (09/03/2024; AI-96580).

Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certification of Construction Completion from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC, for the [ARPA-22-124-049] - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Construction for Mile 17 Rd Stormwater Project", with the final payment of $52,562.30, as recommended by Project Engineer, HCDD No.1.

Requesting approval to purchase software support maintenance services through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 23-6692-03), from Insight Public Sector, Inc., in the total amount of $75,523.30

A. Requesting approval to award construction contract (C-24-0182-08-02-10 / ARPA 23-340-330) for the "Construction for [ARPA-23-340-330] Hidalgo County Precinct 3 La Mansion Health Clinic Project" to the qualified lowest responsive bidder, A&A Villa Construction, LLC for the total amount of $3,322,821.84; Subject to all procurement requirements; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the Legal Notice, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for the submission requirements of RFB received.

Requesting approval to purchase computers, accessories and extended service agreement through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners Cooperative (Contract No. R210405), from ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC in the total amount of $95,925.36

Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair, LLC, for the "Auditors Office Interior Improvements", with the final payment of $188,014.63 as approved by the Director for Facilities Management. 

Requesting approval to award contracts to the following qualified responsive bidders for "Pipes & Related Miscellaneous Items".

Aguaworks Pipe and Supply, LLC (C-24-0210A-09-17)

Rio Valley Pipe LLC dba CAPA (C-24-0210B-09-17)

Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the County's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit

1. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 01, 2023 through June 30, 2024
2. Discussion and action on Resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties (see attached list)

Presentation and acceptance of 2023 Audited Financial Report for Hidalgo County Emergency Services District No. 3, Health and Safety Code §775.082(b).

Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $8,685.45 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)

Various Constable Offices - TTBH (1285):
1. Approval to enter into Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for Fiscal Year 2024 (September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025) with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreements for the following programs (as listed below):
 

Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP)
Constable Office	Agreement Amount
Precinct No. 1	$276,344.09
Precinct No. 2	$375,875.25
Precinct No. 4	$276,344.09
Precinct No. 5	$185,802.66

 

Safety & Security Services
Constable Office	Agreement Amount
Precinct No. 1	$94,011.65
Precinct No. 4	$94,011.65

2. Approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement(s) terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor, and appropriation of the same.

Claim of Yesenia Morales

Notice of Claim - Marisol Cantu Salinas

Proposed Consent Order; DWC Enforcement File No. 35100; PRI No. 397135; DWC Audit No. MBP-24-105

Claim of Yesenia Morales 

Notice of Claim - Marisol Cantu Salinas

Proposed Consent Order; DWC Enforcement File No. 35100; PRI No. 397135; DWC Audit No. MBP-24-105