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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2025 2:00 P.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-101495
Proclamation declaring November 18, 2025 as National Injury Prevention Day.
6.
Open Forum
7.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-101542
1. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and Knapp Medical Center, South Texas Health System ER's, South Texas Health System Behavioral, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, South Texas Health System Hospitals, and Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital to designate parking spaces for Veterans.
2. Authorization for Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the MOU's.
2. Authorization for Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the MOU's.
B.
AI-101455
Discussion, consideration and action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and the RGV Low Cost Clinic to assist county with animal control services
8.
Emergency Management:
A.
AI-101539
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Fiscal Agent Agreement between United Way of South Texas and the County of Hidalgo, Texas.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez and Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldana to execute the agreement on behalf of the County.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez and Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldana to execute the agreement on behalf of the County.
9.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-101524
HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Approval to accept FY2023 Reprogram request #4 from South Texas HIDTA for the FY2023 grant funds.
Approval to accept FY2023 Reprogram request #4 from South Texas HIDTA for the FY2023 grant funds.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-101553
Sheriff's Office - FY25 Auto Theft Task Force Amend Interlocal & Approp. of Funds
1. Approval to Amend Interlocal Agreements for agencies participating in the FY25 Auto Theft Task Force.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $531,698.00, which includes the agencies' 20% cash match contribution required by the grant.
1. Approval to Amend Interlocal Agreements for agencies participating in the FY25 Auto Theft Task Force.
- Edinburg PD
- Mercedes PD
- Weslaco PD
2. Certification of Revenues for the funds allocated to each participating agency totaling $439,034.00
- Mercedes PD
- Weslaco PD
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $531,698.00, which includes the agencies' 20% cash match contribution required by the grant.
B.
AI-101428
Sheriff's Office - FY 2024 General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA). Grant No. 4218505, in the amount of $91,862.82 ($69,942.00 OOG Funds + $21,920.82 Cash Match) effective on 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026 received from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically sign grant award form and related documents.
2. Approval of the certification of revenues of $69,942.00 by County Auditor for the General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) and appropriation of $91,862.82
3. Approval of inter-fund transfer to fund cash match in the amount of $21,920.82.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA). Grant No. 4218505, in the amount of $91,862.82 ($69,942.00 OOG Funds + $21,920.82 Cash Match) effective on 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026 received from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically sign grant award form and related documents.
2. Approval of the certification of revenues of $69,942.00 by County Auditor for the General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) and appropriation of $91,862.82
3. Approval of inter-fund transfer to fund cash match in the amount of $21,920.82.
11.
Constable Pct. #2:
A.
AI-101469
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Ramiro Martinez as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
12.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-101583
Constable Pct. 3 - Irrigation Districts (1285):
1. Approval to ratify and enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo, Texas, acting by and through the Office of the Constable Pct. 3, and the following entities:
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, in the amount of $73,944.45
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $93,944.45 which includes entities contribution and county cash match.
4. Approval of 2025 interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out (prog. 005, FY26) to Transfers In/Out (prog. 020, FY26) in the amount of $20,000.00 to properly allocate the cash match funds required for the FY26 interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, and Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 16.
1. Approval to ratify and enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the 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
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, in the amount of $73,944.45
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $93,944.45 which includes entities contribution and county cash match.
4. Approval of 2025 interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out (prog. 005, FY26) to Transfers In/Out (prog. 020, FY26) in the amount of $20,000.00 to properly allocate the cash match funds required for the FY26 interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, and Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 16.
13.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-101585
Constable Pct. 4 – Hidalgo County Appraisal District
1. Approval to ratify the overtime worked and paid in PP20 to the assigned employee (E206601) under the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Constable Precinct 4 and Appraisal District.
2. Approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the Agreement's terms and conditions for future instances in which Constable Precinct 4 and Appraisal District corroborate in overtime-related assignments that fall under this Agreement
1. Approval to ratify the overtime worked and paid in PP20 to the assigned employee (E206601) under the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Constable Precinct 4 and Appraisal District.
2. Approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the Agreement's terms and conditions for future instances in which Constable Precinct 4 and Appraisal District corroborate in overtime-related assignments that fall under this Agreement
14.
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
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-101523
Health - T.B Control/ TB Prev. & Cntrl Federal/PHEP Grant (1293):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2026:
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2026:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 340-008 | 0018 | TB Medical Technician | 05 |
| 340-011 | 0010 | |||
| Create | 340-013 | 0029 | Public Health Specialist II | 11 |
C.
AI-101508
Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2026:
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2026:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot# | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 122-006 | 0084 | Road Construction Foreman | 13 |
| Delete | 122-006 | 0085 | Road Maintenance Foreman | 13 |
15.
Urban County:
A.
AI-101536
Requesting approval of Sub-Recipient Agreements with twenty (20) non-profit agencies. UCP CDBG Public Service Program Fiscal Year 2025 funds will be used retroactively effective July 01, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
B.
AI-101519
Discussion, consideration, and approval to award and authorize execution of a contract with A-One Insulation, Quality Investments & RG Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors the lowest responsible bidder in that amount of $473,177.00 for single-family housing demolition and reconstruction services.
C.
AI-101499
1. Urban County Program is requesting County Commissioners Court approval to reaffirm/adopt the following Civil Rights requirements for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) funding through a TxCDBG grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC24-0082:
1.) Citizen Participation Plan;
2.) Excessive Force Policy;
3.) Fair Housing Policy;
4.) Section 504 Policy Against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures; and
5.) Code of Conduct
2. Consideration and approval of Resolution regarding Civil Rights for the (TxCDBG) grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC24-0082
3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all contractual documents associated with the aforementioned policies/procedures/resolution as required by the TDA for Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC24-0082.
1.) Citizen Participation Plan;
2.) Excessive Force Policy;
3.) Fair Housing Policy;
4.) Section 504 Policy Against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures; and
5.) Code of Conduct
2. Consideration and approval of Resolution regarding Civil Rights for the (TxCDBG) grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC24-0082
3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all contractual documents associated with the aforementioned policies/procedures/resolution as required by the TDA for Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC24-0082.
16.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-101501
Approval of County Indigent Health Care Program Confidentiality Agreement for Human Services Division Employee's #134376, #268933, #210587, #261440, #216275, #267490, #268402, #195766, #220337.
B.
AI-101467
Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Brownsville Campus.
C.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-101578
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 10 UC Redistribution Payment and IGT in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 12/01/2025 and a settlement date of 12/02/2025.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
2.
AI-101668
a. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds per HHSC instructions in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the local provider participation fund with a transfer date and settlement date to be determined by HHSC.
b. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor from the local provider participation fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds from the local provider participation fund in the amount determined by HHSC final instructions.
b. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor from the local provider participation fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds from the local provider participation fund in the amount determined by HHSC final instructions.
D.
Bio Safety Laboratory:
1.
AI-101548
Requesting approval of the License/Acknowledgment Form for Prescription (TX) Medical Services and authority for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Director to sign.
17.
Veterans Services:
A.
AI-101486
Requesting authorization to apply and submit the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Funds for Veterans Assistance (FVA) grant applications for FY 2027 (September 01, 2026 - August 31, 2027), with authority of the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign all required documents.
1. Housing for Texas Heroes Grant Program in the amount of $400,000.
2. Veterans Mental Health - Peer Support Grant in the amount of $400,000.
1. Housing for Texas Heroes Grant Program in the amount of $400,000.
2. Veterans Mental Health - Peer Support Grant in the amount of $400,000.
18.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-101557
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase tract of land known as parcel number 3 associated with the Mile 1 East Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-524) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
B.
AI-101517
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel Numbers 121 and 142 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
19.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-101607
Requesting approval of a service site agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the Boys & Girls Club of Pharr - San Juan (AmeriCorps) for the purpose of providing a benefit to the residents of the County and public by providing nutrition education, fitness activities, and community events to promote health and wellness at the Pct 2 Alamo Community Resource Center subject to final legal review and approval
B.
AI-101612
TXDOT - Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road (Bus 83-Ridge & Bus 83- Nolana Loop) (1315):
Approval of the Advance Funding Agreements between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Ridge Rd (CSJ #0921-02-559) and Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (CSJ #0921-02-562) and approval of Orders authorizing the County Judge to sign/docusign the agreements and any and all pertinent documentation for said projects.
Approval of the Advance Funding Agreements between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Ridge Rd (CSJ #0921-02-559) and Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (CSJ #0921-02-562) and approval of Orders authorizing the County Judge to sign/docusign the agreements and any and all pertinent documentation for said projects.
C.
AI-101610
TXDOT - Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Projects (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Applications and Affidavits for Cesar Chavez Road (Bus 83 to Ridge Rd and Bus 83 to Nolana Loop) Road Rehabilitation Projects, (CSJ#0921-02-559 and CSJ#0921-02-562), with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Applications and Affidavits for Cesar Chavez Road (Bus 83 to Ridge Rd and Bus 83 to Nolana Loop) Road Rehabilitation Projects, (CSJ#0921-02-559 and CSJ#0921-02-562), with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
20.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
A.
AI-101621
Requesting approval of an Order Approving the Execution of the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Agreement and all and any pertinent documentation with TXDOT for the Metropolitan Mobility and Rehabilitation Off-system Project of Los Ebanos Road From IH2 to Military Parkway (CJS#0921-02-521)
B.
AI-101503
Requesting authorization and approval to name a private road for 9-1-1 purposes, as recommended by the Rio Grande Valley Emergency Communication District: Proposed Name "Zamora" Service Road (SR), is located North of Mile 4 1/2 Line, on Giles Road, in rural Penitas, Texas.
21.
Budget & Management:
A.
American Rescue Plan Act:
1.
AI-101375
1. Requesting approval of project revisions as per Exhibit A.
2. Requesting approval of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and American Legion Vermund G. Hansen Post 101 with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
3. Requesting approval of the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and the RGV Inclusive Project, Inc. dba Christian's Manor, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
2. Requesting approval of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and American Legion Vermund G. Hansen Post 101 with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
3. Requesting approval of the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and the RGV Inclusive Project, Inc. dba Christian's Manor, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreement.
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-101487
Stop Truancy Grant (1285):
Approval to deobligate cash match funds and appropriate into CO. Wide Adm. - Contingency in the amount of $324,116.12 in relation to Mission CISD portion of FY25 & FY26 Stop Truancy Grant funds no longer needed.
Approval to deobligate cash match funds and appropriate into CO. Wide Adm. - Contingency in the amount of $324,116.12 in relation to Mission CISD portion of FY25 & FY26 Stop Truancy Grant funds no longer needed.
2.
AI-101474
Courthouse Security Fund (1241):
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from Courthouse Security Unassigned Fund Balance (1241) in the amount of $39,000.00 for anticipated expenditures.
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from Courthouse Security Unassigned Fund Balance (1241) in the amount of $39,000.00 for anticipated expenditures.
22.
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.
Hidalgo County
1.
AI-101555
A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization 2 to the Contract (21-0819-11-16) between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, "Construction Management Services for Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition and Other Services", to transfer the scope of work and balance from the sub-contractor Brownstone Consultants, LLC, to the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC;
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization 3 to the Contract (21-0819-11-16) between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, "Construction Management Services for Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition and Other Services", to transfer the scope of work and balance from the sub-consultant Brownstone Consultants, LLC, to the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC;
C. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 to the Contract (C-21-0819-11-16), with an estimated cost of $567,453.12 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, in connection with "Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II - Abatement & Demolition GMP (2.3)" to provide professional construction management oversight for the duration of the GMP package.
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization 3 to the Contract (21-0819-11-16) between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, "Construction Management Services for Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition and Other Services", to transfer the scope of work and balance from the sub-consultant Brownstone Consultants, LLC, to the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC;
C. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 to the Contract (C-21-0819-11-16), with an estimated cost of $567,453.12 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, in connection with "Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II - Abatement & Demolition GMP (2.3)" to provide professional construction management oversight for the duration of the GMP package.
B.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-101563
Requesting approval to accept offers to purchase the following tracts of land known as Parcels, associated with the Pct 3 Shary Road Expansion Project, with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and approval forms.
| Description | Total Amount |
| Parcel No. 1 | $123,084.00 |
| Parcel No. 2 | $7,564.00 |
| Parcel No. 3 | $22,931.00 |
| Parcel No. 4 | $14,624.00 |
| Parcel No. 5 | $12,020.00 |
| Parcel No. 8 | $425,000.00 |
| Parcel No. 9 | $400,000.00 |
| Parcel No. 15 | $79,360.00 |
| Parcel No. 19 | $28,000.00 |
2.
AI-101494
Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and the City of Palmview to assist one another in multiple projects with equipment, materials, and manpower.
C.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-101611
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 "Hike and Bike Trail Project in Precinct No. 4"
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm___________for "Hike and Bike Trail Project in Precinct No. 4"
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 "Hike and Bike Trail Project in Precinct No. 4"
| Evaluated Firms | B2Z Engineering, LLC |
Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. |
HCE |
| 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 | |||
2.
AI-101562
A. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 with an estimated cost of $3,240,972.00, as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., including ROW acquisitions, ROW mapping, PSE development, utility coordination, and construction management services for the "Trenton Roadway Improvement From I-69C (US 281) to FM 907(Alamo Road)" Project.
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the current agreement C-22-0468-08-18, requesting authority by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., to engage subcontractors GDJ Engineering & Caso Law Firm, PLLC.
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the current agreement C-22-0468-08-18, requesting authority by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., to engage subcontractors GDJ Engineering & Caso Law Firm, PLLC.
D.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-101552
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Rio United Builders LLC, through HC's membership with Choice Partners Cooperative (JOC Contract No. 24/018MR-17) for the "Sheriff's Office Portable Storage" project, not to exceed the amount of $231,620.00 (fee includes bonds), with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required Payment and Performance Bonds.
23.
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-101480
Approval to appoint Velinda Reyes as representative and Jorge Arcaute as alternate to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization-Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
C.
AI-101516
Discussion, consideration and action on Resolution and Official Ballot to cast votes for candidates for the 2026-2029 Appraisal District Board of Directors
24.
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-101571
Cause #C-1156-24-C; Margarita R. Sanchez et al v. County of Hidalgo, et al
D.
AI-101492
Cause No. CL-24-2289-D; Thalia Rangel v. County of Hidalgo, Texas
E.
AI-101472
Claim of Petra Villarreal
F.
AI-101587
Claim of Jacqueline Montes Burnias
25.
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)
26.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-101572
Cause #C-1156-24-C; Margarita R. Sanchez et al v. County of Hidalgo, et al
D.
AI-101493
Cause No. CL-24-2289-D; Thalia Rangel v. County of Hidalgo, Texas
E.
AI-101473
Claim of Petra Villarreal
F.
AI-101588
Claim of Jacqueline Montes Burnias
27.
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
28.
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
29.
Adjourn