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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 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 Awards/Recognitions:
A.
AI-104404
Proclamation Declaring the month of September 2026 as National Alopecia Areata Month.
B.
AI-104405
Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2026 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
C.
AI-104510
Proclamation declaring September as National Deaf Awareness Month.
D.
AI-104433
Proclamation Recognizing September 14–20, 2026 as Nephrology Nurses Week
E.
AI-104520
Approval of Proclamation honoring the Texas Boys State Delegates from the Rio Grande Valley.
5.
Approval of Consent Agenda
6.
Open Forum
7.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-104540
Discussion, consideration and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS).
8.
Emergency Management:
A.
AI-104522
1. Approval to submit Resolution for Texas General Land Office for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Program effective March 4, 2025, to March 31, 2028.
2. Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County Executive Officer as the county authorized officials to sign all documents.
3. Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Auditor and County Treasurer as the grantee's financial officers to sign all documents.
2. Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County Executive Officer as the county authorized officials to sign all documents.
3. Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Auditor and County Treasurer as the grantee's financial officers to sign all documents.
B.
AI-104539
1. Ratification of authorization to apply for the Texas Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) grant program for the Hidalgo County LEPC.
2. Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Judge and/or Hidalgo County Emergency Management Coordinator as the county authorized official to sign all documents.
2. Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Judge and/or Hidalgo County Emergency Management Coordinator as the county authorized official to sign all documents.
9.
Probate Court #1:
A.
AI-104406
1. Requesting approval to accept grant award from the Hogg Foundation for the Rio Grande Valley Policy Initiative, Project# VPI-030 FY27 in the amount of $ 210,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2029
2. Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $ 70,000.00 and appropriation of same
3. Requesting approval for Judge JoAnne Garcia, Presiding Judge for Probate Court No.1, as the authorized official to accept the award electronically and e-sign all related documents.
2. Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $ 70,000.00 and appropriation of same
3. Requesting approval for Judge JoAnne Garcia, Presiding Judge for Probate Court No.1, as the authorized official to accept the award electronically and e-sign all related documents.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-104403
FY 2025 JAG Program (1282):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award from the U.S. Department of Justice—Office of Justice Programs (DOJ-OJP) in the amount of $44,701.00 for the period of 10/01/2024 to 9/30/2028 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2025 JAG Grant in the amount of $44,701.00 and appropriation of same.
1. Approval to accept the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award from the U.S. Department of Justice—Office of Justice Programs (DOJ-OJP) in the amount of $44,701.00 for the period of 10/01/2024 to 9/30/2028 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2025 JAG Grant in the amount of $44,701.00 and appropriation of same.
B.
AI-104411
Sheriff's Office - Hidalgo County Task Force Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2027
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Hidalgo County Task Force Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2027 from Motor VehicleCrime Prevention Authority in the grand total of $1,052,143.00 and a cash match of $210,429.00 (09/01/2026-08/31/2027). The grant is being awarded to Hidalgo County with participating agencies. (Edinburg PD, Mercedes PD, Weslaco PD and Palmview PD). Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is responsible for an amount of an award of $679,257.00 and a cash match of $135,851.00 for a total of $815,108.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the Hidalgo County Task Force Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2027 Grant in the amount of $1,262,572.00 (1,052,143.00 + 210,429.00) and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval of inter-fund transfer to fund cash match in the amount of $135,851.00
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Hidalgo County Task Force Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2027 from Motor VehicleCrime Prevention Authority in the grand total of $1,052,143.00 and a cash match of $210,429.00 (09/01/2026-08/31/2027). The grant is being awarded to Hidalgo County with participating agencies. (Edinburg PD, Mercedes PD, Weslaco PD and Palmview PD). Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is responsible for an amount of an award of $679,257.00 and a cash match of $135,851.00 for a total of $815,108.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the Hidalgo County Task Force Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2027 Grant in the amount of $1,262,572.00 (1,052,143.00 + 210,429.00) and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval of inter-fund transfer to fund cash match in the amount of $135,851.00
C.
AI-104495
Sheriff's Office - SB224 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant FY27 Acceptance
1. Authorization and approval to accept the FY 2027 SB224 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grants from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, in the amount $192,625.00 (09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027)
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY27 Catalytic Converter Grant in the amount of $231,150.00 and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval of inter-fund transfer to fund cash match in the amount of $38,525.00
1. Authorization and approval to accept the FY 2027 SB224 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grants from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, in the amount $192,625.00 (09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027)
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY27 Catalytic Converter Grant in the amount of $231,150.00 and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval of inter-fund transfer to fund cash match in the amount of $38,525.00
11.
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-104337
Discussion, consideration and action to set health insurance plan premiums for calendar year 2027.
C.
AI-104447
Crim DA (1100):
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:
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 | Location # | Position # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 4 | 0080 | 800182 | Assistant District Attorney III | 05 |
D.
AI-104480
389th DC (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective 08/03/2026:
Approval of the following action, effective 08/03/2026:
| Action | Location # | Position # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Increase Interpreter Allowance | 0008 | 80003 | Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) | $3,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
E.
AI-104509
Pct 1 Parks (1100)/ Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Location # | Position # | Position Title | Job Code | Grade |
| Create | 0121 | 1210150 | Administrative Assistant IV | J018 | 10 |
| Create | 0121 | 1210151 | Accounting Clerk II | J008 | 08 |
F.
AI-104513
County Clerk (1100):
1. Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List in accordance with the action above.
1. Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Location # | Position # | Position Title | Job Code | Grade |
| Create | 0180 | 1800092 | Chief Administrative Officer | C091 | 20 |
2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List in accordance with the action above.
G.
AI-104538
Tax Office (1100):
Approval to create six (6) temporary full-time positions, effective 10/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 as follows:
Approval to create six (6) temporary full-time positions, effective 10/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 as follows:
| Action | Location # | Position # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 0140 | 1400155 - 1400160 | Clerk I | 01 |
H.
AI-104541
DA Civil Litigation (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Location # | Position # | Position Title | Current Amount | Proposed Amount |
| Decrease Supplemental Allowance | 0080 | 800175 | Attorney IV | $10,000.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 0080 | 800165 | Attorney IV | $0.00 | $7,500.00 |
12.
Urban County:
A.
AI-104458
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the FY 2025 Consolidation Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
B.
AI-104484
Discussion, consideration and possible action to award the best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services to Javier Hinojosa Engineering in the amount of $56,000.00 utilizing CDBG Fiscal Year 2025 City of Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
C.
AI-104497
Discussion, consideration and possible action to award the best and final negotiated contract for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $28,525.00 utilizing CDBG Fiscal Year 2025 City of La Joya Parks & Recreational Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
D.
AI-104498
Discussion, consideration and possible action to award the best and final negotiated contract for Professional Geo Technical Material Testing Services in the amount of $12,628.58 utilizing CDBG Fiscal Year 2024 City of Palmview Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
13.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-104473
Pursuant to Chapter 121 Local Public Health Reorganization Act; Sec.121.006, requesting approval of the Self Pay Clients Fee Schedule to be effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
B.
AI-104348
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 157.903, requesting approval of two indemnifications that total to an amount of $40.00 as a result of clerical errors pertaining to health services.
C.
AI-104430
Requesting approval to accept and for the County Judge to sign the Department of State Health Services contract number HHS001472800018 Amendment No. 1 between DSHS and Hidalgo County Health and Human Services. This amendment is to reflect a revised termination date of September 5, 2028.
D.
AI-104384
Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Fund Balance in the amount of $1,540,094.42.
E.
AI-104416
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by County Auditor in the amount of $2,500.00 and to appropriate the same for the Community Heat Resilience Tool study program.
F.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-104401
A. Public Hearing, at 10:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for the District’s fiscal year 2027 (September 2026 – August 2027) and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
B. Consideration and approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
C. Consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate.
E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates. Assessment dates are:
B. Consideration and approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
C. Consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate.
E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates. Assessment dates are:
- 1st Quarter due 11/30/2026
- 2nd Quarter due 02/28/2027
- 3rd Quarter due 05/31/2027
- 4th Quarter due 08/31/2027
2.
AI-104342
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.
14.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-104446
Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Area Distribution for Program Year 2026-2027.
B.
AI-104453
Discussion/Approval of the Chief Financial Officer (Office of Head Start Authorization).
C.
AI-104454
Discussion/Approval of RFP for Group Medical Insurance.
15.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-104445
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Notice of Grant Award for the AmeriCorps Foster Grandparents Program (FGP) Application ID: 24SFGTX001 Amendment: 26SF284417 for the FY 2026 Federal Award: $317,806.00, State Award: $5,476.00, County Match: $45,000.00, and Other: $5,892.00.
B.
AI-104448
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Notice of Grant Award for the AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program (SCP) Application ID: 24SCGTX001 Amendment: 26SC284415 for the FY 2026 Federal Award: $557,534.00, State Award: $6,791.00, County Match: $56,000.00, and Other: $7,088.00.
C.
AI-104377
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Contract No. 61260004639, issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with a total contract amount of $1,894,682.00, and to authorize Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
D.
AI-104459
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the following actions:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title |
Proposed Gross Stipend Amount |
| Brazo Zulu One Time Stipend |
901-033 | 0010 | Eligibility III | $1,000.00 |
| Brazo Zulu One Time Stipend |
901-033 | 0046 | Eligibility II | $600.00 |
16.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-104506
Presentation of 2027 Statement of Estimated Available Resources.
17.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-104554
1. Final Approval
a. Artsob No. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Juan Rene Pena) (Dillon Road & Wisconsin Road)
b. Eduardo’s No 27 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Las Diana’s Land Dev., LLC.) (Texan Ave. & Mile 6 N. Road)
c. Midway Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Sandoval Dev., LP) (Midway Road & Stites Road)
d. Las Comadres No. 14 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carkris, LP) (Texan Road & Mile 7 N. Road)
e. The Groves at Pleasant View Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (DK 3 Inv. Grouop, LLC.) (Pleasant View Drive & Mile 5 N. Road)
a. Artsob No. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Juan Rene Pena) (Dillon Road & Wisconsin Road)
b. Eduardo’s No 27 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Las Diana’s Land Dev., LLC.) (Texan Ave. & Mile 6 N. Road)
c. Midway Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Sandoval Dev., LP) (Midway Road & Stites Road)
d. Las Comadres No. 14 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carkris, LP) (Texan Road & Mile 7 N. Road)
e. The Groves at Pleasant View Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (DK 3 Inv. Grouop, LLC.) (Pleasant View Drive & Mile 5 N. Road)
B.
AI-104555
1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Dos Lagos Ranch Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Ivan Flores) (Engleman Road & Mile 21 N. Road)
b. Los Tres Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Margarita P. Alvarado) (Sharp Road & Mile 17 ½ N. Road)
c. Los Ebanitos Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Cruz Rios) (Miguel Street & Tom Gill Road)
d. La Esperanza Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose M. Figueroa) (Mile 6 ½ W. Road & Mile 7 N. Road)
a. Dos Lagos Ranch Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Ivan Flores) (Engleman Road & Mile 21 N. Road)
b. Los Tres Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Margarita P. Alvarado) (Sharp Road & Mile 17 ½ N. Road)
c. Los Ebanitos Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Cruz Rios) (Miguel Street & Tom Gill Road)
d. La Esperanza Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose M. Figueroa) (Mile 6 ½ W. Road & Mile 7 N. Road)
18.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-104427
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel Numbers 2 and 15 associated with the Mile 10 North Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
B.
AI-104400
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel Numbers 80, 114 and 146 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-104523
Approval of a resolution in support of a request for state legislative funding for the development and construction of The Rio Grande Valley Emergency Coordination Center.
20.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-104419
Requesting approval to name a 24' private road access easement that runs approximately 725' North and South along and between a 10.00 acre tract of land being the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Lot Two, Block 56, Alamo Land and Sugar Company’s Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas as per map thereof recorded in Volume 1, Page 24, as Villa San Jose Service Road.
B.
AI-104420
Requesting approval to name a 40' county road running along and between Lots 10 and 11 Block 5 through Lots 2 and 3 Block 10 out of the Harding Gill Tract as Coolidge Street.
21.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-104442
1. Submission and discussion of 2026 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates.
2. Discussion of 2026 Planning Calendar.
3. Discussion of 2026 Tax Rates.
4. Record vote on proposed 2026 Tax Rate and schedule public hearing, if applicable.
2. Discussion of 2026 Planning Calendar.
3. Discussion of 2026 Tax Rates.
4. Record vote on proposed 2026 Tax Rate and schedule public hearing, if applicable.
B.
AI-104372
Approval the Correction of the Caption for Agenda Item No. [102150], Previously Approved by Commissioners Court on [1/27/2026], to Correct the Caption as Follows: [Approval of AEP Construction In Aid Agreement for the installation of 17 streetlights for Las Comadres Acres Ph 3 located in Precinct # 3]
C.
American Rescue Plan Act:
1.
AI-104485
Requesting approval of Budget revisions as per Exhibit A.
22.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Hidalgo County
1.
AI-104474
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4), for personal or professional services;
B. Requesting approval of Letter of Engagement between Hidalgo County and the following Real Estate Agents:
B. Requesting approval of Letter of Engagement between Hidalgo County and the following Real Estate Agents:
| Contract Number | Vendor Name |
| C-26-0424A-09-01 | Mary Lou Henry Real Estate Company |
| C-26-0424B-09-01 | Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Rio Grande Valley |
| C-26-0424C-09-01 | Hanna Solutions LLC DBA SVN Hanna Solutions Commercial Real Estate |
B.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-104492
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional services;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for Professional Engineering Services for the Hidalgo County "Precinct No. 2 Alamo Park Improvements Project".
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ___________ for the Hidalgo County "Precinct No. 2 Alamo Park Improvements Project"
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for Professional Engineering Services for the Hidalgo County "Precinct No. 2 Alamo Park Improvements Project".
| Evaluated Firms | Quintanilla, Headley & Associates Inc. | B2Z Engineering, LLC | GDJ Engineering, LLC |
| Evaluator No. 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| RANK | |||
| *Evaluation and Scoring conducted by PCT. 2 | |||
C.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-104469
Requesting approval to award the job order contractor, 8/A Builders, LLC, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract No. 23010402), for the "PCT 3 5K Linear Trail Park Restroom Facility and ADA Upgrades" project in the amount of $189,000.00, with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
D.
Facilities Management
1.
AI-104370
Requesting approval to purchase the installation of HVAC Controls at Adult Probation through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 25010501), from Tyco Technology GMBH dba: Johnson Controls Building Solutions LLC, in the total amount of $146,545.97 (fee includes bonds).
E.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-104439
Requesting approval to award the contract to Texas Land Reclamation LLC dba UTW Tire Collections Services, the sole responsive bidder, for "Tire Disposal Services" (C-26-0394-09-01).
2.
AI-104440
Requesting approval to award the contract to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC, the qualified responsive bidder, for "Debris Monitoring & Management Services" (C-26-0239-09-01).
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-104472
Presentation and acceptance of Audit Report submitted by the Hidalgo County Emergency Services District No. 5 for year ending December 31, 2025.
C.
AI-104452
1. Approval to accept a settlement agreement offer from State Farm Insurance in the amount of $339.36 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle (Sheriff's Department).
2. Approval to authorize Mr. Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Release of all Property Damage Claims form to settle an auto accident with State Farm Insurance.
2. Approval to authorize Mr. Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Release of all Property Damage Claims form to settle an auto accident with State Farm Insurance.
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.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding Real Estate Matters
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-104550
Cause #C-3942-26-A; Bernardo Rafael Munoz Gaspar et al v County of Hidalgo, et al
D.
AI-104450
Claim of Bianca Fuentes
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-104551
Cause #C-3942-26-A; Bernardo Rafael Munoz Gaspar et al v County of Hidalgo, et al
D.
AI-104451
Claim of Bianca Fuentes
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