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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JUNE 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
                                          

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-99777
Requesting Approval of Proclamation Honoring the 100th Birthday of Mr. Julian Badillo
 
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B.
AI-99822
Requesting approval of Proclamation congratulating the Pharr San Juan Alamo Bears Baseball Team for advancing to the Regional Finals of the UIL 6A Division II Baseball Tournament for the first time in history. 
 
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6.
Open Forum
 
7.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-99771
Sheriff's Office - South Texas College & HCSO MOU Basic Jailer Training:
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between South Texas College and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with the purpose of issuing "Continuing Education Certificates of Completion" and approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign MOU.
 
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B.
AI-99836
Sheriff's Office - TTBH Diversion Center MOU 
1. Approval to enter MOU between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Texas Tropical Behavioral Office regarding providing services for individuals in need.
2. Authority for County Sheriff, as law enforcement official, and Hidalgo County District Attorney to sign MOU and related documents.
 
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C.
AI-99696
Sheriff's Office - MOU  TTBH & HCSO
1. Approval to enter MOU between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Texas Tropical Behavioral Office regarding providing services for individuals in need. 
2. Approval to enter into Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with TTBH.
3. Authority for County Sheriff, as law enforcement official, to sign MOU and related documents.
 
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D.
AI-99780
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Daniel Zamora, a student at Texas State University, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of June 2025 to August 2025.
 
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8.
Veterans Services:
 
A.
AI-99697
FY 2026 Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Housing for Texas Heroes Grant (1283):
1.  Approval to accept the FY 2026 Funds for Veterans Assistance House for Texas Heroes Grant from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in the amount of $300,000 for the period July 01, 2025 - August 31, 2026. With authority of the County Judge as authorized official to sign required documents. 
2.  Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor for the amount of $300,000 and appropriation of the same.  
 
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B.
AI-99695
FY 2026 Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veterans Mental Health - Peer Support Services Renewal Grant (1283):
1.  Approval to accept the FY 2026 Funds for Veterans Assistance Veterans Mental Health Renewal Grant from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in the amount of $300,000 for the period July 01, 2025 - August 31, 2026. With authority of the County Judge as authorized official to sign required documents.
2.  Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor for the amount of $300,000 and appropriation of the same.
 
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9.
Human Resources:
 
A.
Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
 
B.
AI-99756
Elections Dept. (1100):
Approval to extend the following full-time temporary positions beginning 07/01/2025 through 12/31/2025 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Extend 130-001 T262 - T271 Clerk I 01
Extend 130-001 T272 - T275 Elections Surveyor Technician 04
 
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C.
AI-99757
Crim DA (1100)/ DA Check Fraud (1222):
Approval to extend the following full-time temporary positions beginning 07/02/2025 through 12/31/2025 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Extend 080-002 T243 Legal Assistant I 06
Extend 080-006 T002 Clerk I 01
 
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D.
AI-99815
WIC Adm. (1292):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 06/30/2025:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 350-001 0115, 0167 & 0176 Clerk I 01
Delete 350-001 0231 Administrative Assistant III 08
Create 350-001 0288 Licensed Vocational Nurse II 11
Create 350-001 0289 Nutritionist I 11
 
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E.
AI-99840
Tax Office - Scofflaw Program (1100)/ Special Vehicle Inventory (1246):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade
Title Change 140-004 0005 Scofflaw Technician IV 10 Monitor I 10
140-003 A013
 
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F.
AI-99843
Co. Clerk (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 180-001 0013 Deputy County Clerk II 07
Create 180-001 0100 Deputy County Clerk III 09
 
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G.
AI-99847
Health Adm (1100):
1. Approval of the following action, effective next full pay period 06/30/2025:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 340-001 0091 Policy and Communications Coordinator, Health Department 18

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List in accordance with the action above.
 
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H.
AI-99865
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 0134 Mechanic I 06
Create 122-006 0135 Foreman I 11
Create 122-006 0136 Supervisor III, Mechanic 14
 
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I.
AI-99869
Co. Judge - Economic Development (1100):
1. 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 2 110-081 0005 Economic Development Director 19

2. Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Amount
Add Auto Allowance 110-081 0005 Economic Development Director $6,500.00
 
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J.
AI-99844
Veterans - TVC Housing for Texas Heroes (1283):
Approval of the following action, effective 07/01/2025:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 370-006 0001 Program Specialist I 09
 
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10.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-99860
Requesting consideration of approval to award and enter into contract with A-One Insulation & RG Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $447,650.00 for single-family housing demolition and reconstruction services.
 
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11.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
AI-99730
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between the County of Hidalgo and:
1. City Donna
2. City of La Joya
3. City of Weslaco
4. City of San Juan
5. City of Alamo
6. City of Sullivan City
7. City of Progreso
The purpose of the Agreement is for the inspection and approval of on-site sewage facility systems (OSSF).
 
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B.
AI-99704
Discussion, consideration and approval to have Hidalgo County participate in the Public Health Provider - Charity Care Program.  The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Public Health Provider - Charity Care Program allows qualified providers to receive reimbursement for the cost of delivering healthcare services, including behavioral health services, immunizations and other preventive services when those costs are not reimbursed by another source. 

The next program period runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 and consists of an approved Charity Care Policy, mandatory training attendance and completion of an Annual Cost Report due by November 14, 2026.  
 
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C.
Bio Safety Laboratory:
 
1.
AI-99733
Requesting approval to set up a cash collection point at the Public Health Laboratory building.  
 
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12.
Head Start Program:
 
A.
AI-99833
Discussion/Approval of Area Distribution PY 2025-2026
 
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B.
AI-99834
Discussion/Approval of Program Plans for PY 2025-2026
2025-2026 Program Plans
Administration Plan Health Services Plan
Child Nutrition Services Plan Human Resources Plan
Disability Services Plan Mental Health Services Plan
Education Services Plan Transition/Community Partnership Plan
Family Services Plan Transportation Plan
 
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C.
AI-99842
1. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 for Professional Services to Provide Medical and Dental Services and Mental Health Services
2. Presentation of Responses Received for the purpose of Commissioners Court Accepting the Providers as "Qualified" in Order to Proceed to the Next Phase of the Procurement Process-Negotiating Contracts:
Medical & Dental RFQ #2025-004-05-30
G. Athanasi Orfanos, M.D., P.A. (Medical)
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. (Medical/Dental)
Sarojini Bose MD PA dba Ashley Pediatrics Day & Night Clinic, (Medical)
 
Mental Health RFQ #2025-005-05-30
Hearts Ease Counseling PLLC
The Groves Assessment and Psychotherapy PLLC

3. Approval for Head Start to Negotiate Contracts (in a form approved by Legal Counsel) for all the Professional Services Providers as Requested Through The Hidalgo County Head Start Program's RFQ for said Services 
 
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13.
Community Service Agency:
 
A.
AI-99803
1. Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel item listed:
Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
 
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the following actions, effective next full pay period 06/27/2025:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Position
Title		 Proposed Gross 
Stipend Amount
Bravo Zulu
One Time Stipend		 901-033 0010 Eligibility Worker III $1,007.58
Bravo Zulu
One Time Stipend		 901-033 0046 Eligibility Worker II $   622.03
 
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B.
AI-99748
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Notice of Grant Award for the AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program (SCP) Application ID: 25SC271358 for the FY 2025-2026 Federal Award: $557,534.00, State Award: $6,791.00, and County Match: $56,000.00. Funding period to begin on July 1, 2025.
 
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C.
AI-99749
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Notice of Grant Award for the AmeriCorps Foster Grandparents Program (FGP) Application ID: 25SF271338 for the FY 2025-2026 Federal Award: $317,806.00, State Award: $5,792.00, and County Match: $45,000.00. Funding period to begin on July 1, 2025.
 
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D.
AI-99738
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2025 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract No. 61250004355, issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, to include a budget increase in the amount of $944,073.00, with total contract amount of $1,875,698.00, and to authorize Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
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E.
AI-99775
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to allow Alejandro Maximo Salgado to complete community service hours under the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency.
 
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14.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A.
AI-99819
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tract of land known as parcel numbe 27 associated with the Mile 1 East Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-524) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
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15.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A.
AI-99747
Requesting approval of a "Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Additional Payment of Independent Consideration" between EIA Properties, LTD and County of Hidalgo for the purpose of constructing a portion of Liberty Blvd. PH II. with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
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16.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A.
AI-99878
Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Precinct 4, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Edinburg CISD as it relates to the Lull Drain Drainage Project with authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to sign any related documents and subject to legal review. 
 
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17.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-99873
Approval of a 90-day continuation of salaries and fringe benefits for employees under the Health Department PHEP (340-013) and Immunization (340-012) grants.
 
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B.
American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1.
AI-99820
Requesting approval of budget amendments as per Exhibit A.
 
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C.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-99776
Pct.4 Rd Maint/Pct4 Drain Imprv Prj (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $128,758.55 in relation to labor reimbursement received from the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of the same.
 
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18.
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.
Emergency Management
 
1.
AI-99855
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 "Consulting Services for Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan" (RFP 25-0254-05-30-03).
Evaluated Vendors  H2O Partners Tetra Tech, Inc
Evaluator 1 1 2
Evaluator 2 1 2
Evaluator 3 1 2
Total Score 3 6
Rank    

B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor _______________ to finalize an agreement for "Consulting Services for Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan".
 
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B.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-99769
Requesting approval to purchase a Model TL2 Base Loader through HC's membership with Sourcewell (Contract No. 040621-PII) from Petersen Industries Inc., in the total amount of $199,962.82
 
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C.
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-99859
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and The Moak Casey Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative.
B. In accordance with TLGC 791.001-791.003 (2)(3)(N), County of Hidalgo acting by and through HCCC to approve the resolution to join The Moak Casey Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative. 
 
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D.
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-99826
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-25-0343-06-24) with SAMES, Inc. for "North Inspiration Road ROW Map" as ranked and approved by CC (AI-99723; 06/10/25). 
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 not to exceed in the amount of $38,650.00 for customary structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services for "North Inspiration Road ROW Map", with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. 
 
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2.
AI-99762
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and the City of Granjeno to assist one another in multiple projects with equipment, materials, and manpower.
 
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E.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-99739
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services Agreement (C-25-0340-06-24) with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., for "Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services - South East Park (Betts/Esparza) Project" in Hidalgo County Precinct 4 as ranked and approved by CC (AI-99717; 06/10/25).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $41,139.50 for Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services for "Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services - South East Park (Betts/Esparza) Project" in Hidalgo County Precinct 4 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. 
 
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2.
AI-99800
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 "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Buildings, Renovations and Alterations": 
Evaluated Firm RO Engineering Consor Engineers, LLC Cruz-Hogan Consultants, 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 Conducted by Pct. 4
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, _________, for "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Buildings, Renovations and Alterations" 
 
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3.
AI-99864
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 "2812 Community Resource Center in Precinct 4":
Evaluated Firms Supreme Engineering, PLLC M2 Engineering, PLLC 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 Conducted by Pct. 4
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm___________for "Professional Engineering Services for 2812 Community Resource Center in Precinct 4"
 
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F.
WIC
 
1.
AI-99774
A. Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(D) and 263.152 (a)(2) requesting action to declare one (1) 2009 Ford Expedition as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition for use as "trade-in" toward the acquisition of one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Suburban including the removal of said asset from the inventory list.
B. Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Suburban through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS Contract No. 240901), from Sames Laredo Chevrolet, Inc., in the total amount of $57,200.00
 
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G.
Facilities Management
 
1.
AI-99783
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Rio United Builders, LLC, through HC's membership with Choice Partners Cooperative (JOC Contract No. GC JOC IDIQ 24/018MR-17), for the "Probation Building Roof Coating" project, in the amount of $151,300.00; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
 
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2.
AI-99760
Requesting approval to award job order contractor Rio United Builders, LLC., through HC's membership with Choice Partners (JOC Contract: GC JOC IDIQ 24/018MR-17), for the "Building Roof Coating," project, in the amount of $145,700.00 (fee includes bonds), with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required Payment and Performance Bonds.
 
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3.
AI-99797
Requesting approval to award job order contractor Rio United Builders, LLC through HC's membership with Choice Partners Cooperative (JOC Contract No. GC JOC IDIQ 24/018MR-17) for the "Joe Stephens Ave Roof Improvements", in the amount of $78,700.00 (fee includes bonds), with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required Payment Bond. 
 
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H.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-99816
Requesting approval to purchase upfit equipment for twenty (20) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Trucks through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 698-23), from Dana Safety Supply, Inc., in the total amount of $498,764.26
 
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I.
Urban County
 
1.
AI-99741
Requesting approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements and specifications for "Underwriting/Consulting Services for HUD HOME-ARP Projects FY 2020-2030" (C-25-0207-06-24) with SFF Consulting Group, Inc.
 
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19.
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
 
20.
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:
 
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-99753
Cause #CL-23-2668-I; Alfonso Reyna, Jr. v. County of Hidalgo, Texas
 
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D.
AI-99810
Claim of Olivia Acabal
 
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E.
AI-99813
Claim of Diana Garza
 
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F.
AI-99837
Hidalgo County vs. Mary Amanda Peralez
 
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21.
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)
 
22.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-99754
Cause #CL-23-2668-I; Alfonso Reyna, Jr. v. County of Hidalgo, Texas
 
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D.
AI-99811
Claim of Olivia Acabal
 
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E.
AI-99814
Claim of Diana Garza
 
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F.
AI-99839
Hidalgo County vs. Mary Amanda Peralez
 
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23.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
24.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
25.
Adjourn