Proclamation declaring October 1, 2024 as Community Empowerment Day

Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Proclamation declaring October 2024 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Approval of Proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Depression Awareness Month.

Approval of Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Manufacturing Month.

1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Resolution in support of Amigos Del Valle's desire to apply for grant funds from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for their Texans Feeding Texans: Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program application.
2. Authorization for Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the Resolution.

Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Service Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the International Museum of Arts & Science (IMAS), in the amount of $10,000.00, in accordance with the Hidalgo County Arts Program-SBACA Initiative, and Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004 (b) (7), for the encouragement, promotion, improvement and application of the arts.

DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2024 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant award, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $75,564.98, effective 09/01/2024 through 08/31/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2024 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant and appropriation of same.

HIDTA Organized Crime Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) (1291):
1.  Approval of the FY 2025 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number SW-TXS-1332H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $21,740.50.
2.  Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions.
3.  Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2025 OCDETF agreement in the amount of $21,740.50 and appropriation of same.

HIDTA Organized Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) (1291):
1.  Approval of FY 2025 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2.  Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF agreement in the amount of $10,800.00 and appropriation of same (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1332H).

HIDTA  CHP 59 (1251):
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.

Sheriff's Office - D.O.J. (1229):
Requesting approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $105,000.00 needed for the purchase of new Ballistic Helmets and communication headsets for The Special Operations Division Unit.

Sheriff's Office - FY 2025 FBI (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for FY 2025 (10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025) in the amount of $21,740.50.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2025 FBI overtime agreement in the amount of $21,740.50 and appropriation of the same.

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG):
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 as Authorized Representative ("AOR")
6. Authorization for Constable to sign as Hidalgo County Constable Pct.4 Head.
7. Authorization for the County Judge to certify the required documentation and application under Grants Management System as authorized official.

Approval of the appointment of interns from RGV College to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period of 10/07/2024 - 10/30/2024.

Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate under the Hidalgo County WIC Program for the period of 10/01/2024 - 12/06/2024.

WIC Lactation Svcs/ WIC Lac Supp Center (1292):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	350-013	0003	Registered Dietitian IBCLC	14
	350-018	0007

CSLFRF/ARPA ADM (1290):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	115-101	0008 - 0009	Accountant II	10

Sanitation Pct 1 (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 10/01/2025.

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Proposed Amount
Add Supplemental Allowance	121-001	0004	Clerk IV	$3,500.00

Crim DA (1100) / DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225):
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 and for calendar year 2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 4	080-002	0178	Assistant District Attorney III	17
	080-015	0039

Jail (1100):
Approval to create five (5) temporary full-time positions, effective 10/07/2024 - 04/07/2025 as follows:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Rank
Create	280-002	T530 - T534	Detention Officer	01

Tax Office (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	140-001	0207	Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator II	12
Delete	140-001	0010 & 0178	Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator I	10
Create	140-001	0276	Accountant III	12
Create	140-001	0277 - 0278	Accountant II	10

Planning Dept. (1100):
1. Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period and for calendar year 2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	210-001	0003	Division Manager II	16
Create	210-001	0031	GIS and Community Development Coordinator II	16

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

Discussion and action on the Title VI/Nondiscrimination Annual Workplan and Accomplishments Report for year 2023.

Requesting consideration of approval to award and enter into a contract with Clayton Homes the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $575,742.25

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Eighty (80) Desktop Computers and Accessories through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with Texas DIR Cooperative Awarded Vendor, Dell Marketing, LP, (DIR Contract # DIR-TSO-3763), in the total amount of $101,861.60

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase a Play Structure With Safety Surface Through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Buyboard Awarded Vendor Tenzo McAllen, LLC (Contract #678-22)

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase One-Hundred-Twelve (112) Microsoft Pro 10 Tablets and Accessories through the Hidalgo's Membership/Participation with Texas DIR Cooperative Awarded Vendor, CDW-G, a Microsoft reseller, (DIR Contract # DIR-CPO-4471), in the Total Amount of $166,768.00

Discussion/Approval of a One-Time Funding Application

Discussion/Approval of the Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by the County Commissioners, to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One-Year Term According to 45CFR (1301.3(d)(3)

DWI Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the FY2025 DWI Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $145,694.61 for the grant period of 9/1/2024 thru 8/31/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY2025 DWI Court Grant in the amount of $145,694.61 and appropriation of the same.
Veterans Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the FY2025 Veterans Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $108,144.92 for the grant period of 9/1/2024 thru 8/31/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the FY2025 Veterans Court Grant in the amount of $108,144.92 and appropriation of the same.
MISD DWI Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the FY2025 Misdemeanor DWI Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $157,791.99 for the grant period of 9/1/2024 thru 8/31/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY2025 MISD DWI Court Grant in the amount of $157,791.99 and appropriation of the same.
Mental Health Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the FY2025 Mental Health Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $176,548.16 for the grant period of 9/1/2024 thru 8/31/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY2025 Mental Health Court Grant in the amount of $176,548.16 and appropriation of the same.
Youthful Offender Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the FY2025 Youthful Offender Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $154,913.90 for the grant period of 9/1/2024 thru 8/31/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY2025 Youthful Offender Court Grant in the amount of $154,913.90 and appropriation of the same.

1. Discussion on Election Updates.
2. Approval of the November 5, 2024 General and Local Entities Elections Service Contracts between Hidalgo County and the following entities:

• City of Progreso
• La Joya ISD
• PSJA ISD
• Valley View ISD
• Weslaco ISD

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Sibley Haven Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Daniel Benitez Benavidez) (Mile 12 North Road & F.M. 493)
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 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, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 North Road is paved.

b. De Leon-Zamora Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Jose De Leon) (Conway Ave. & Mile 3 Line)
No. of Lots: 24 Multi-Family, 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: X & A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be onsite detention ponds with discharge to the TxDot roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, Conway Avenue is paved and 1 internal street is to be paved.

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. RG Estates Phase IV Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RG Estates, LLC.) (Cesar Chavez Road & Benito Ramirez Road)
No. of Lots: 3 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: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,800.00 for (Firehydrant)

b. Groves Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Robert Valladares, Jr.) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
No. of Lots: 16 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:2
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 Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 West Road is paved and 1 internal street has been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $24,000.00 for (16 OSSF'S)

c. Border Town No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Bordertown Development,LLC.) (Mile 22 ½ Road & Brushline Road)
No. of Lots: 98 Single Family
Flood Zone: X & A
Number of Streetlights:34
Filling Stations:17
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 have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Brushline Road is paved. Sharp Road and 7 internal streets have been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $55,250.00 for (17 fire hydrants)
* Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 313 in the amount of $147,000.00 for (98 OSSF'S)

3. Final Approval
a. Montreal Estates Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Montreal LLC, a Series of Rocko Inv., LLC) (Mile 19 North Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 10 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch located approximately 2,400 ft. south of Kenyon Road.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Mile 19 North Road and Kenyon Road are paved.

Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) among Hidalgo County and Progreso International Bridge concerning the transfer of ownership and maintenance of certain roadways.

Authorization and approval to name a private road, Alamo Land & Sugar Company Subdivision, Lot 16, Block 57, off of Trenton Road and McCain Subdivision, Edinburg, Texas, as "Livy" SR ( service road ) for 911 purposes as recommended by the RGVECD - 911 department.

FY 2025 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) contract for FY 2025 (September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025) between Hidalgo County and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas with authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreement electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025 Texas VINE Grant Program in the amount of $31,193.82 and appropriation of same.

Approval of the purchase of power agreements for the installation of streetlights as listed below. 

Subdivision Name	Number of Streetlights	Utility Service Provider	Location
San Cristobal Ph 1	34	MVEC	Precinct 4
San Cristobal Ph 2	11	MVEC	Precinct 4
Dos Vientos	15	MVEC	Precinct 4
San Clemente	5	MVEC	Precinct 4
Seminole Valley No 2	18	MVEC	Precinct 4

A. Approval to use ARPA funds for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Assistance to Vermund G. Hansen Unit No. 101 The American Legion (ARPA-24-122-374) and include under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Nonprofit Negative Economic Impacts Program.
B. Apporval of Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo and the American Legion Vermund G. Hansen Post 101, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
C. Approval to use ARPA funds for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Interoperable Communications Equipment project (ARPA-24-110-375).

Requesting approval to amend project budgets as per Exhibit A.

Pct.4 Rd Maint/Pct4 Drain Imprv Prj (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $158,159.50 in relation to labor reimbursement received from the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of the same.

Requesting to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for Surplus of HC Courthouse Modular Buildings.

A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of the firms submitting responses to Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II;

Evaluated Firms	Noble Texas Builders	D. Wilson Construction Company	Broaddus Construction	Alamo Environmental Inc.	M/Sietricon
Evaluator No. 1	1	2	3	4	5
Evaluator No. 2	1	2	3	4	4
Evaluator No. 3	2	1	3	4	5
Evaluator No.4	1	2	3	4	5
Evaluator No. 5	1	2	3	4	5
Total	6	9	15	20	24
Ranking

B. Requesting authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a construction manager at risk services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________ for Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II.

A. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, for "Construction for [ARPA-24-121-358] Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Wellness, Activity, and Community Center (WACC)

Evaluated Firms	Econ Group, LLC	Gerlach Builders, LLC	G&G Contractors	NM Contracting, LLC
Evaluator No.1	2	4	3	1
Evaluator No.2	2	4	3	1
Evaluator No.3	2	4	3	1
TOTAL	6	12	9	3
RANK
*Evaluation and Scoring Conducted by Pct. No.1

B. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Agreement commencing with the number ranked firm ______ for the "Construction for [ARPA-24-121-358] Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Wellness, Activity, and Community Center (WACC).

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Engineering Services' final negotiated agreement (C-24-0118-10-01) with B2Z Engineering., for the "Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management, Material Testing, and Inspection for the Nolana Loop Project (FM1426-FM907)", as ranked & approved by CC (08/20/24 AI-96423);
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, with an estimated cost of $1,999,632.04, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for (project-specific RFQ/P No. 24-0118-07-17-09) "Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management, Material Testing, and Inspection for the Nolana Loop Project (FM1426-FM907)".

A. Requesting approval to award the construction contract for the "[ARPA-21-123-028] Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Farm to Market Rd. 2221 (FM2221) Stormwater Project" (C-24-0296-10-01 / ARPA-21-123-028) to the lowest qualified responsive bidder, 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise in the total amount of $776,541.29; with 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 the RFB.

A. Requesting approval of the final negotiated AIA Document(B-101-2017) Standard Form of Agreement between Hidalgo County and The Warren Group Architects, Inc., in connection with the "Architectural Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 2812 Community Resource Center" project.
B. Pursuant to Article 1.1.11 of the AIA Document (B-101-2017) Standard Form of Agreement with The Warren Group Architects, Inc., requesting authority to engage subcontractors.

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 "Professional Engineering Services - Completion of Task 2 (2.2 & 2.3) Drainage System Characterization of the Texas Water Development Board Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Flood Protection Planning Category I Project" 

Evaluated Firms	Halff Associates, Inc.	Fulcrum Consulting Services	BTI, Inc.
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 No. 4

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 "Professional Engineering Services - Completion of Task 2 (2.2 & 2.3) Drainage System Characterization of the Texas Water Development Board Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Flood Protection Planning Category I Project".

A. Requesting approval to purchase office furniture for HC Facilities Management Industrial Park through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners Cooperative (Contract No. R191804) with HON, from authorized reseller Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc., in the total amount of $69,039.33
B. Requesting approval to purchase office furniture for HC Facilities Management Industrial Park through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 656-21) with Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc., in the total amount of $6,700.20
 

A. Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Self-Funded Health Plan - Stop-Loss Reinsurance Services" (RFP-24-0332-10-23-04), with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
B. Requesting appointment of the Evaluation Committee to review, score, and rank the submitted responses received pursuant to the criteria set forth in the solicitation packet.

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Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-00368; Courthouse News Service v. Michael Gould, in his official capacity as Collin County District Clerk, et al.

Claim of Gabriela Leija Mendez

Claim of Damian Vega

Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-00368; Courthouse News Service v. Michael Gould, in his official capacity as Collin County District Clerk, et al.

Claim of Gabriela Leija Mendez

Claim of Damian Vega