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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING JANUARY 16, 2025 10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Approval of Awards/Recognitions:
A.
AI-97963
Requesting approval of Proclamation honoring Dr. John P. Ronnau
B.
AI-97987
Recognition of the Fine Arts in Education Program administered by ToGive International for Hidalgo County residents.
6.
Open Forum
7.
Emergency Management:
A.
AI-97979
Requesting approval of the First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Mercedes 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.
8.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-97923
District Attorney - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2024 (10.1.2025 to 9.30.2026) Domestic Violence Unit Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to grant application.
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2024 (10.1.2025 to 9.30.2026) Domestic Violence Unit Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to grant application.
B.
AI-97924
District Attorney Forensic Evidence Testing Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2026 (9.1.2025 to 8.31.2026) District Attorney Forensic Evidence Testing Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to the grant application.
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2026 (9.1.2025 to 8.31.2026) District Attorney Forensic Evidence Testing Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to the grant application.
C.
AI-97922
District Attorney - Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2025 (9.1.2025 to 8.31.2026) Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to grant application.
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2025 (9.1.2025 to 8.31.2026) Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to grant application.
D.
AI-97920
District Attorney - Victim Assistance Program Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2024 (10.1.2025 to 9.30.2026) Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to the grant application.
1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2024 (10.1.2025 to 9.30.2026) Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to the grant application.
9.
Constable Pct. #2:
A.
AI-97917
Constable Precinct 2 - Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division through (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division through (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
10.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-97860
Requesting approval to ratify a budget revision submitted to re align funds between budget categories
11.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-97930
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Contract #58250004389 for FY 2025 in the amount of $6,819,204.00, from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
B.
AI-97929
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract #61250004355 for FY 2025 in the amount of $479,260.00, from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
12.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-97961
Discussion, consideration, and possible action authorizing Hidalgo County to submit a "preliminary" application for TxDOT's 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program Call for Projects located within Precinct 4 with authorization for Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign any documentation associated with this submittal.
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-97927
Approval for the transfer of streetlights for Pueblo de Palmas Ph.12 from Pueblo de Palmas Homeowners Association Inc to Hidalgo County, located in Precinct 4 for streetlights 7.
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-97954
Economic Development / Child Advocacy Center (1100):
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) and Child Advocacy Center (125-019) in the total amount of $734,500.00 for operating expenditures and annual obligations.
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) and Child Advocacy Center (125-019) in the total amount of $734,500.00 for operating expenditures and annual obligations.
2.
AI-97934
Courthouse Security Fund (1241):
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from Courthouse Security Fund Balance (1241) in the amount of $800.00 for anticipated expenditures.
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from Courthouse Security Fund Balance (1241) in the amount of $800.00 for anticipated expenditures.
C.
American Rescue Plan Act:
1.
AI-97962
Requesting approval of revised Exhibit C for ARPA-21-122-018, Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Boys and Girls Club Community Development Project.
14.
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-97828
Requesting approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements and specifications for "Actuarial Services for GASB 74 & 75" (C-23-0423-01-16) with Lewis & Ellis, LLC.
2.
AI-97823
A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of graded vendor submissions with the recommendation by the evaluation committee members for "Direct Primary Care Services" (RFP 24-0055-03-15-01).
B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor________________to finalize an agreement for "Direct Primary Care Services".
| Evaluated Vendors | Frontier Health |
UTRGV Health |
DHR Health |
Crossover Health |
| Evaluator 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Evaluator 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Evaluator 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Evaluator 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Evaluator 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Score | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| Rank |
B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor________________to finalize an agreement for "Direct Primary Care Services".
15.
Executive Office:
A.
Presentation for discussion and possible action of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
B.
AI-97890
Approval of Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and Museum of South Texas History in the amount of $610,000.00
C.
AI-97891
Approval of Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum in the amount of $10,000.00
D.
AI-97892
Approval of Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Mission Historical Museum in the amount of $10,000.00
E.
AI-97894
Approval of Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the McAllen Heritage Center in the amount of $10,000.00
16.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
C.
AI-97973
Cause No. 4:24-cv-00368, Courthouse News Service v. Laura Hinojosa, et al, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
D.
AI-97980
Cause No. C-3552-23-J; Med Care EMS Inc. v Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County
E.
AI-97959
Cause No. C-1156-24-C; Margarita Rodriguez Sanchez et al v. County of Hidalgo, Texas
F.
AI-97988
C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al.
G.
AI-97943
EEOC Chg. No. 451-2024-04204; Francisco Sanchez v County of Hidalgo, Texas
17.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
18.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-97974
Cause No. 4:24-cv-00368; Courthouse News Service v. Laura Hinojosa, et al, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
D.
AI-97981
Cause No. C-3552-23-J; Med Care EMS Inc. v Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County
E.
AI-97968
Cause No. C-1156-24-C; Margarita Rodriguez Sanchez et al v. County of Hidalgo, Texas
F.
AI-97989
C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al.
G.
AI-97944
EEOC Chg. No. 451-2024-04204; Francisco Sanchez v County of Hidalgo, Texas
19.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
20.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
21.
Adjourn