Proclamation Declaring October as Head Start Awareness Month Hidalgo County Head Start Program 

DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2023 Domestic Violence Unit grant award in the amount of $93,568.48 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of 10-1-2024 to 9-30-2025 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for the FY 2023 Domestic Violence Unit grant in the amount of $93,568.48 and appropriation of same.

Sheriff's Office - La Joya ISD PD & HCSO MOU
-  Approval and authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign MOU between La Joya ISD PD & HCSO; with the purpose of establishing reasonable communication and coordination efforts between the department and the agencies.

Sheriff - FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (1284):
Approval of budget adjustment request (FRAG Order)submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-Department of Homeland Security (FEMA-DHS)in relation to the FY2023 Operation Stonegarden grant.

Sheriff's Office - Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award from the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Grant Division in relation to the LBSP FY 2025 grant (09/01/24 - 08/31/25) in the amount of $233,000.00 with authority of County Judge, as authorized official to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY 2025 LBSP in the amount of $233,000.00 and appropriation of same.

Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jacob Gonzalez and Michael Arreola as Deputy Constables by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Precinct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. 

Constable Precinct 1 - FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) for the period of September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant in the amount of $35,000.00 and appropriation of the same.

Constable Pct. 1 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
Approval of the budget adjustment request (FRAG ORDER) submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-Department of Homeland Security (FEMA-DHS) in relation to the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden grant.

Constable Precinct 2 - FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant in the amount of $35,000.00 and appropriation of the same.

Constable Pct. 3 - FY23 Operation Stonegarden Grant (1284): 
Approval of budget adjustment request (FRAG-Order) submitted and approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency-Department of Homeland Security (FEMA-DHS) in relation to the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden grant. 
  Grant# 3174909.

Constable Pct. 3 -  STOP Truancy (1285):
Requesting approval for Fringe Benefits and Salaries exceeding the Memorandum of Understanding funding of $80,373.98 from FY24 (09/01/2023 to 08/31/2024) award to be reclassified to the Constable Precinct 3 - General Fund Account.

Constable Pct. 3 - FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant in relation to the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $110,000.00 from the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) for the period of September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept the award electronically. 
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025  Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant in the amount of $110,000.00 and appropriation of the same. 

Constable Pct. 3 - Irrigation Districts (1285):
1. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo, Texas, acting by and through the Office of the Constable Pct. 3, and the following entities:

• Irrigation District No. 6
• United Irrigation District and 
• Irrigation District No. 16

to be effective on October 18, 2024 through October 17, 2025, with the authority for County Judge Richard Cortez and Constable Lazaro Gallardo, as authorized officials, to execute agreement. 
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, in the amount of $68,298.00
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $88,298.00 which includes entities contribution and county cash match. 

Constable Precinct 4- FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $73,000.00 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant in the amount of $73,000.00 and appropriation of the same.

1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) FY2025 (10/01/2024-9/30/2025) in the amount of $15,000.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the CO. Auditor, for FY 2025 ICE overtime agreement in the amount of $15,000.00 and appropriation of the same.

Authorization and approval to deobligate funds awarded to the Constable Precinct 4 Office for the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, OCDETF, Intocable Strategic Initiative Program for the FY 2024.

Approval to appoint Davin Beltran, student at Walden University, as an intern under the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office for the period of 11/01/2024 through 07/01/2025.

WIC P/C Prg. (1292):
Approval of the following action, effective next full pay period 11/04/2024 and for calendar year 2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	350-002	0044	Peer Counselor I	03

Approval to waive the 2025 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours.  Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.

1. Discussion and action to appoint and/or employ the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department Director effective November 1, 2024.

2. Approval and all appropriate actions to set the compensation for the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department Director.

Requesting approval of an Agreement with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, for: "Design and Professional Surveying Services" (on an as needed basis) for projects located within Hidalgo County.

Requesting approval of a "Professional Consulting Service" contract with B2Z Engineering, LLC for the provision of Professional Consulting Services for the Hidalgo County Urban County Program and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) CDBG- Colonia Fund- 2022 Planning Funds Project.

The Urban County Program requests approval of Sub-Recipient Agreements with nineteen (19) non-profit agencies. UCP CDBG Public Service Program Fiscal Year 2024 funds will be used retroactively effective July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.  (See attached Agreements).

Requesting authorization to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Urban County Program Interlocal Agreements with fifteen (15) participating cities, and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign all necessary agreements.

Requesting approval of the First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Palmview and County of Hidalgo for Emergency Medical Services to exercise the first one-year extension of the agreement under the same rates, terms and conditions.

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.

Approval to enter into a support agreement between County of Hidalgo, Texas, Office of Emergency Management, with U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector Canine Unit, with the authority of Ricardo Saldaña, County of Hidalgo Emergency Management Coordinator, as authorized official to execute the agreement.

1. Approval to accept the Rapid Response Expanded Communications Project Grant #5091301 from the Office of the Governor (OOG) in the amount of $54,048.38, effective 09/01/2024 through 08/31/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues for the Rapid Response Expanded Communications Project as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

Presentation of 2025 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Community Action Plan (CAP) and Budget.
1. Public hearing regarding the proposed 2025 CSBG CAP plan and budget.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval of the 2025 (CSBG) CAP Plan and Budget.

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval of CSBG Strategic Plan for the next 5 years.

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval of the 2025 Service Delivery Plan for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

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:

• EDINBURG CISD
• EDCOUCH ELSA ISD
• LA VILLA ISD
• MERCEDES ISD
• CITY OF EDCOUCH
• CITY OF EDINBURG
• CITY OF WESLACO
• HIDALGO COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 3
• EL MILAGRO MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
• SANTA CRUZ WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 15

Requesting authorization to allow Hidalgo County Veterans Services to apply for the 2025 - 2026 Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Funds for Veterans' Assistance $300,000 Grant - Housing for Texas Heroes Program.

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Altamirano Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Abel Tamez) (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Cesar Chavez Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Cesar Chavez Road is paved.

b. Pulido's Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Jose Roberto Pulido Jr.) (Alamo Road & Mile 17 North Road )
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Monmack Road.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Alamo Road is paved.

c. Artsob No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan Rene Pena) (Dillon Road & Wisconsin Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Dillon Road and Wisconsin Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and Wisconsin Road are paved.

2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. 4GC Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alma D. Castaneda) (Calichera Road & Seminary Road)
No. of Lots: 1 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 Calichera Road side ditch. 
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by the City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, La Calichera Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $5,763.00 for (Roadside ditch)

3. Final Approval
a. Benavides Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Bulmaro Benavides) (Los Ebanos Road & Inspiration Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S will be installed at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Los Ebanos Road is paved.

b. Las Comadres No. 10 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Carlos Leal) (Mile 4 Road & Abram Road)
No. of Lots: 56 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:13
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by HCDD No. 1 Regional Facility.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 Road and Abram Road are paved.Three internal streets have also been paved.

Discussion and possible action on approving Easement document between Llano Grande Westgate, LTD, A Texas Limited Partnership and The County of Hidalgo.

Requesting approval of the First Amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of San Juan for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Roadway Improvement Project, with authority for the County Judge to sign the agreement.

Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Bus. 83-Nolana Loop): 
Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel  37 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.

Public Defender TIDC MHDU - Texas Indigent Defense Commission Grant (1282):
Requesting approval for Salaries and Fringe Benefits exceeding the grant funding of $386,453.00 from the FY 2022 (07-01-2022 to 12-31-2024) TIDC MHDU Grant award to be reclassified to the Public Defender's General Fund Account.

Approval of AEP Contribution In Aid Of Construction Agreement for the installation of 22 streetlights for Doffing Estates & installation of 21 streetlights for Los Naranjos Ph 2 located in Precinct # 3.

A. Approval of updated project description for the Hidalgo County Public Safety COVID-19 Response (ARPA-24-115-377).
B. Approval of revised budget for the Assistance to South Texas College Nursing and Allied Health Healthcare Professionals Program, ARPA-24-110-349.
C. Approval of the First Amendment Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Mission with authority for the County Judge to sign the agreement.
D. Approval of revised budget for the City of Mission: Paramedic Initiative, ARPA-24-110-355.

Pct.4 Rd Maint/Pct4 Drain Imprv Prj (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $32,422.62 in relation to labor reimbursement received from the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of the same.

A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of graded vendors submissions with the recommendation by the Evaluation Committee Members for "Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan" (RFP 24-0252-09-06-01)

Evaluated Firms	David K. Young Consulting, LLC	Empower	TCG, a HUB International Company
Evaluator 1	2	3	1
Evaluator 2	3	2	1
Evaluator 3	1	3	2
Evaluator 4	1	2	3
Evaluator 5	3	2	1
Total	10	12	8
Ranked:

B. Requesting approval by Commissioners' Court to proceed with negotiating with the No. 1 ranked firm ________to finalize an agreement for "Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan."

 Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Donna Independent School District to assist each other in the public purpose of providing educational opportunities to the students and residents of the County and assisting the County in its functions of animal regulation.

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-24-0378-10-29) with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (10/15/2024; AI-97000). 

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated "On-Call Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services"(C-24-0377-10-29) with Terracon Consultants, LLC for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (10/15/2024; AI-97006). 

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services Agreement (C-24-0384-10-29) with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for "[ARPA-21-123-028] - Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Farm to Market Rd. 2221 (FM2221) Stormwater Project" as ranked and approved by CC (AI-97014; 10/15/24).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $29,629.30 for Geotechnical Drilling, Testing/Engineering and Construction Material Testing Services for "[ARPA-21-123-028] - Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Farm to Market Rd. 2221 (FM2221) Stormwater Project", with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.

Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from The 5125 Company for "[ARPA-22-124-095] - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 North Main Drain III Phase I Stormwater Project", with the final payment of $76,874.20, as recommended by Project Engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group.

Requesting authority to accept and award construction contract (C-24-0337-10-29/ARPA-23-124-346) for the " [ARPA-23-124-346] Hidalgo County Precinct 4 J-01 Stormwater Management Project" to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC, for the total amount of $1,318,234.50; with the authority to issue Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment & performance bonds.

Requesting approval of a User Agreement between HC Precinct 4-San Carlos Endowment Center (Sunflower Road) and Boys & Girls Club of Edinburg RGV for a non-profit corporation to occupy unused space at the San Carlos Community Resource Center (C-24-0303-10-29).

Requesting approval to select Leticia Garcia as the Agent of Record for Self-Funded Medical Plan (C-22-0045-05-05) for fiscal year 2025.

Requesting acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County and International Consulting Engineers (ICE) for the "Construction for [ARPA-23-340-330] Hidalgo County Precinct 3 La Mansion Health Clinic Project" (C-23-0228-08-22), to provide additional services outline in the amendment. 

Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair LLC, for the Hidalgo County Health Department "24-0358 Health Department Admin Office Suspended Ceiling and Lighting Renovations", with the final payment of $6,273.59, with the authority for County Judge or Oscar Villarreal, Facilities Director to sign all required documents. 

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 "ARPA-24-340-351 - "Hidalgo County Edinburg Pulmonary Health Center Improvements Project", in the amount of $54,998.04 (fee includes bonds), with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bond.

Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Rio United Builders, LLC, through HC's membership with Choice Partners Cooperative (JOC-IDIQ Contract No. 24/018MR-17), for the "Probation Office Bldg - ADA Upgrades", in the amount of $60,525.00; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bonds.

Requesting approval to purchase Surveillance Tower No. 18 Repairs through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 230105), from American Surveillance Company, Inc. in the total amount of $66,634.60

Requesting approval to award contract to Keefe Commissary Network LLC dba Access Corrections, to the qualified sole responsive bidder, for "Lobby/Intake Kiosk and Deposit/Release Services" (C-24-0207-10-29).

Requesting approval to purchase thirty (30) Ballistic Helmets and Headsets through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 4400008468) from Safeware, Inc. in the total amount of $102,817.50 

Discussion, consideration, and action authorizing interim signature authority for all documents related to the operations of the Hidalgo County Urban County Program

1. Approval to accept settlement agreement offer from Home State County Mutual Insurance Company, SNAP Insurance Service LLC in the amount of $1,291.95 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
2.  Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Property Damage Release form to settle auto accident claim with Home State County Mutual Insurance Company, SNAP Insurance Service LLC.

Deliberation regarding appointment, employment and duties of Health & Human Services Director

Cause #C-1128-24-B; Alejandra De La Cruz v. Hidalgo County, Texas

Cause #C-2551-24-C; Jose Villarreal v. Auction House, LLC and County of Hidalgo

Claim of Hector Joel Morin

Claim of Roque H. Tafolla

Claim of Jose Agustin Reyes

Discussion, consideration and action on appointment/employment of Health & Human Services Director 

Cause #C-1128-24-B; Alejandra De La Cruz v. Hidalgo County, Texas

Cause #C-2551-24-C; Jose Villarreal v. Auction House, LLC and County of Hidalgo

Claim of Hector Joel Morin

Claim of Roque H. Tafolla

Claim of Jose Agustin Reyes