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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - January 14, 2020

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 14th day of January A.D., 2020, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
 
HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ

HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU

HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES

HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
January 14, 2020
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 Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:


NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

 

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 6.D.

Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously

 
1.
AI-73954
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
Attachments:
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-73953
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-73948
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas tax year 2017 TIRZ payment, in the amount $89,136.52, respectively pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
 
3.
 
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-73942
2019 - JP PCT 4/PL 2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-73938
2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-73892
2019 - Health & Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-73904
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-73808
2019 -Sheriff's Office  (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-73835
2019 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-73651
2019 -  Pct 2 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-73827
2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-73830
2019 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-73885
2019 - Pct.4 Emergency Srv. (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-73886
2019 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-73883
2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
 
4.
 
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-73738
Pct. #1 (1355):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from program 049 to program 268, 269 and 271 in the amount of $138,926.00 to fund expenditures for M12N, Earling Rd. and M1E reconstruction projects.
Attachments:
 
5.
 
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-73969
2020 - County Clerk (1237)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-73861
2020 - Co Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-73888
2020 - Pct 2 Adm. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-73856
2020 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-73859
2020 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-73857
2020 - Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-73854
2020 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-73862
2020 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-73853
2020 - Pct 2 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-73956
2020 - PCT1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-73958
2020 - PCT1 PARKS (1100)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-73959
2020 - PCT1 CRC (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-73950
2020 - PCT1 ADM (1200)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-73944
2020 - PCT1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-73852
2020 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-73928
2020 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-73889
2020 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-73937
2020 - Public Defender's (1100)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-73936
2020 - IT Department (1100 C. W.)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-73935
2020 - IT Department (1100 I. T.) 
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-73914
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-73884
2020 - JP PCT 1/PL 2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-73949
2020 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health. (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-73901
2020 - Pct.4 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-73906
2020 - District Clerk - (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-73842
2020 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-73858
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-73867
2020 - Co Wide Admin (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-73850
2020 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-73829
2020 - Purchasing (1100)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-73814
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-73798
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
Attachments:
 
GG.
AI-73823
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293)
Attachments:
 
HH.
AI-73836
2020 - Health & Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
II.
AI-73878
2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
 
JJ.
AI-73879
2020 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
KK.
AI-73880
2020 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
6.
 
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-73947
SELF FUNDED WORKER'S COMP (2202):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer within Worker's Comp from program (060) to program (065) in the total amount of $13,007.44.
 
B.
AI-73930
Public Defender (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Public Defender in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund membership dues.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-73849
Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees in the amount of $4,348.00 to fund related annual expenditures.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-73898
Pct.4 CRC Endowment (1100): (Audio Reference 42m:54s)
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC (program 077) to Pct.4 CRC Endowment (program 186) in the amount of $6,550.00 to fund services that have moved to Pct.4 CRC Endowment.

Valde Guerra stated that Item 6.D. is a duplication, and therefore no action will be taken on this item.
 
E.
AI-73943
2020 PCT4 CRC- Endowment (1100)
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from PCT4 CRC operating accounts to PCT 4 CRC- Endowment operating accounts in the amount of $6,560.00.
 
7.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-73903
1.  Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)

2.  Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
 
B.
AI-73896
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
  Legal Description: Santa Cruz Gardens Unit No. 2 Subdivision lots 10 & 11 Blk. 35 (Pct. 4) (Ramseyer Road and Gwin Road)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line south of Ramseyer Road.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Ramseyer Road.
 
b. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: Lakehurst Subdivision Tract #8 (Pct. 4) (Taylor Road and Mile 8 North Road)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line west of Taylor Road.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Taylor Road.
 
8.
 
Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-73882
Requesting approval for the RGV Food Bank Distribution to use the San Carlos Endowment Center Community/Cultural Rooms (including the parking lot area) at Precinct 4 on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 9am-11am.
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-73875
District Clerk  Fee report for the month of December 2019     $342,814.87
 
B.
AI-73831
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report -  2019 December
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-73802
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100):
1. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2020 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,117,202.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS000659700001 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2020 county allocation match in the amount of $256,032.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-73851
Constable Pct. 2 (1100):
Requesting approval for annual 2020 JPCA Membership Dues for All Constable Employees in the amount of $725.00 (req #407444) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-73812
Health & Human Services:
Approval of 2020  Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-73797
Tax Office:
1. Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles (Req# 406649) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 406717) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
12.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-73799
Resolution in honor of 332nd District Court Judge Mario E. Ramirez.
 
13.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-73873
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2019 in the amount of $37,594.20 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-73872
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $868,224.37 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/19/19 to 01/01/20.
12/19-26/19 $535,131.67
12/27-31/19 $313,464.46
01/02-02/20 $  19,628.24
TOTAL $868,224.37

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
C.
AI-73894
Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of June 1 through December 30, 2019.
Attachments:
 
14.
 
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(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.
AI-73960
Requesting approval to purchase the following heavy equipment through the County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative under (Contract# 529-17 Exp. 05/31/20) subject to compliance with Form 1295.
Requisition Vendor Model Amount
407929 Kubota Tractor Company L2501HST $26,597.23
407922 Kubota Tractor Company L2501HST $19,113.04

 
B.
AI-73839
Authority to Advertise and approval of Procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Drug & Alcohol Testing for H.C. Employees" - RFB 2020-001-02-05-YZV including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessay.
 
C.
AI-73952
"Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-30-19 C/AI#73740] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: pencils, pens, and Popsockets as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-73918
Approve "Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-30-19 C/AI#73740] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: emery boards, pencil bags, and 16oz. stadium cups as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-73845
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327975 in the amount of $2,578.26 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: project FM 88 Project (5th St.- FM 1925) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-73972
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10045 in the amount of $4,788.50 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-73846
PCT. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327956 in the amount of $21,166.58 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.  for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auding procedures completed.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-73847
PCT. #1:
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327959 in the amount of $49,528.63 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.for Mile 10 Project (Mile 6-FM1015) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-73844
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed:
Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount
WA#1 785461 01/02/2020 11327957 $38,150.37
WA#2 793535 01/02/2020 11327958 $  8,897.95
 
J.
AI-73970
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection with Contract No. C-17-324-07-17 and GMP Amendment No. 2 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, and subject to compliance with HB1295 when/if applicable.
 
K.
AI-73961
Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $99,556.70 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-73913
Approval of Application for Payment No. 32 in the amount of $62,494.71 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-73940
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Barracks Project (WA#2):
Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
01/02/2020 20200 $1,193.87 803340
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-73899
Approval of Application for Payment No. One (1) in the amount of $251,444.76 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017-11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-73860
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name        Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 01/02/20 20196 $  7,677.86 767363
Military Highway Extension Project 01/02/20 20197 $31,890.23 770537
N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 01/02/20 20198 $     639.81 782815
Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 01/02/20 20199 $37,551.74 790326
Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 01/02/20 20201 $16,312.46 792886
Dicker Road Project 01/02/20 20202 $21,400.16 803856
 
P.
AI-73874
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice #      Amount  PO#
Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 01/02/20 11327950 $     896.28 745253
Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 01/02/20 11327951 $  5,893.25 759102
Dicker Road Project 01/02/20 11327970 $  4,983.79 778854
Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) 01/02/20 11327978 $  2,563.81 732294
Eldora Road Project 01/02/20 11327979 $  2,081.38 732796
Nolana Loop Project 01/02/20 11327980 $38,400.00 760468
 
Q.
AI-73837
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 1/02/20 11327948 $12,577.44 807672
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-73841
Requesting approval of claim for the vendor identified below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as product was ordered, picked up and used (through an existing Purchase Order #772422) after the expiration of the contract:
Vendor Invoice Date Amount
Frontera Materials Inc. 218-12397 9-20-18 $762.57
Frontera Materials Inc. 218-12487 9-26-18 $  98.50
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-73819
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
Invoice No. Date Project PO No. Amount
11327966 1-2-20 FM 676 (Mile 5) WA #2 806793 $ 53,900.00
11327965 1-2-20 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $ 15,450.00
11327964 1-2-20 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $   1,512.00
11327963 1-2-20 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $   1,008.00
11327961 1-2-20 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 735526 $ 18,415.20
11327952 1-2-20 FM 681 Project 625224 $      441.51
11327953 1-2-20 FM 681 Project FM 2221/FM 492 625225 $      288.68
11327977 1-2-20 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $ 29,700.00
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-73821
Acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #4 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for "Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Bus Barn", through the current (On-Call) Agreement.(PO#800977). 
Invoice # Amount
10031802 $1,895.50
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-73824
Requesting approval of invoice #40084 under Work Authorization #7 in the amount of $905.88 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" to provide "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-73833
Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; B2Z Engineering.
Invoice No. Project Total Date P.O.
40083 Memorial Park Construction Phase Services $1,415.61 1/2/2020 767241
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-73815
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number
11327976 01/02/2020 Mile 5 WA#2 Taylor to Ware Rd. $ 33,640.75 808447
11327968 01/02/2020 FM1925 (Phase II) FM907 East to East SH68 $   4,750.00 703928
11327969 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd. to Sharp Rd. $ 16,776.00 785987
11327973 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl $ 12,889.60 785986
11327971 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#1 1,500ft W of FM2220 to 10th St. $ 25,280.01 739761
11327962 01/02/2020 FM2220 Ware Rd. FM676 to FM1925  $  8,220.00 728311
11327972 01/02/2020 FM1925 (10th to McColl) $ 10,347.89 725312
11327954 01/02/2020 10th St Extension Project $   6,325.76 700265
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-73902
Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Hidalgo County County Judges Office- EL- fuel cards.
2. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - Fuel Card Users
3. Hidalgo County Executive Office - El fuel card/user
There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 14th day of January, 2020

ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas


By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on January 14, 2020.

Signed this 14th day of January 2020




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy