SPECIAL MEETING - June 23, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of June 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT June 23, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. (Audio Reference 20m:32s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item 9.F.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
AI-76134
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.)
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2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-76135
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-76137
2020 - WIC ADM (1292)
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B.
AI-76131
2020 - Civil Service (1100)
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C.
AI-76122
2020 - County Clerk's(1100)
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D.
AI-76129
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-76079
2020 - Pct 2 Parks (1100)
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F.
AI-76114
2020 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-76082
2020 - HAVA Cares Act (1283)
Attachments:
H.
AI-76117
2020 - Pct.4 Emergency Srv (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-76104
2020 - Pct.4 CRC Endowment (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-76105
2020 - Public Affairs (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-76084
2020 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-76108
2020 - Pct1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
M.
AI-76087
2020 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
N.
AI-76078
2020 - 206th DC (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-76081
2020 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-76069
2020 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-76067
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
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R.
AI-76068
2020 - 389th District Court (1100)
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S.
AI-76056
2020 - General Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-76034
2020 - Budget & Management (1100)
Attachments:
U.
AI-76035
2020 - Insect Eradication (1100)
Attachments:
V.
AI-76037
2020 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-76038
2020 - County Judge-Census Division (1100)
Attachments:
X.
AI-76040
2020 - Public Defender's (1100)
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Y.
AI-76042
2020 - COVID-19 2020 (1100)
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Z.
AI-76032
2020 - Co. Comm. (1100)
AA.
AI-76031
2020 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
BB.
AI-76145
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
CC.
AI-76051
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. ADM (1293)
Attachments:
DD.
AI-76015
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
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EE.
AI-76052
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
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2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-76144
General Fund Depts (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO WIDE Contingency to Independent Audit prog (005) & Mail Services (prog 010) in the amount of $55.00 to cover late fees.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO WIDE Contingency to Independent Audit prog (005) & Mail Services (prog 010) in the amount of $55.00 to cover late fees.
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B.
AI-76121
CO2019A-Pct 2 Military Hwy Ext Prj (1355):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Various Pct 2 Projects (CO2019A) into CO2019A Pct 2 Military Highway Extension Project in the amount of $112,396.21 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Various Pct 2 Projects (CO2019A) into CO2019A Pct 2 Military Highway Extension Project in the amount of $112,396.21 to fund project expenditures.
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C.
AI-76109
Pct. #1 (1355):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from programs 049 to program 276 and 277 in the amount of $60,556.73 to fund road projects.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from programs 049 to program 276 and 277 in the amount of $60,556.73 to fund road projects.
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D.
AI-76086
Pct1 Rd Maint (1200)
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 R&B to Pct.1 Admin (004), Pct. 1 Huttor Rd (Marie Dr-M9N) (276), and Pct. 1 Mile9N (Hutto Rd-Goolie) (277) in the total amount of $156,083.90.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 R&B to Pct.1 Admin (004), Pct. 1 Huttor Rd (Marie Dr-M9N) (276), and Pct. 1 Mile9N (Hutto Rd-Goolie) (277) in the total amount of $156,083.90.
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E.
AI-76076
IT Countywide (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from IT Countywide to Facilities Mgmt. Co. Wide in the amount of $575.00 for the reimbursement of purchase order #810990.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from IT Countywide to Facilities Mgmt. Co. Wide in the amount of $575.00 for the reimbursement of purchase order #810990.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-76045
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)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
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B.
AI-76049
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 29 Block 1 South San Carlos Subdivision (Pct. 4) (83 ½ Street and Hendrix Ave.)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line west of 83 1/2 Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring 83 ½ Street.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Buckeye Estates Subdivision Lot 1(Pct. 4) (Cesar Chavez Road and Davis Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Cesar Chavez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The east 10.00 acres of Blk. 106 Hill Halbert Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Dillon Road and Roosevelt Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Dillon Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Dilllon Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.08 acres out of Lot 1, 7 and 8 Blk. 78 Portion of Lot 4 Blk. 79 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 4)
(F.M. 88 and Mile 21 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line south of Mile 21 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension of approximately 2,260’ along the south side of Mile 21 North Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 43.72 acres out of Block 143 La Blanca Ag. Co. Subdivision B (Pct. 1) (F.M. 493 and Mile 15 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” water line west of F.M. 493.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line extension of approximately 400’ west along the south side of Mile 15 North Road.
f. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Project No. WES1-1891471)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of 83rd Street approximately 200.00 feet north of Curve Road. (Pct. 4)
g. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Project No. EMD1-1818995)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Rio Grande Care Road approximately 1 ½ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Project No. EMD2-1818995)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Rio Grande Care Road approximately ½ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
i. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment # CC01426A)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable: (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits line extension of approximately 2,143’ south of 28th Street along the west side of Bridge Ave.
j. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment Name: McAllen Diverse BB Part 3)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable: (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits line extension of approximately 1,300’ south of SH 107 along the east side of Taylor Road.
k. Applicant: Texas Gas Service (Line 184-1 6” Relocation on Las Milpas Road)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” coated steel pipe boring “I” Road and Two 6” coated steel pipe boring Las Milpas Road.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 29 Block 1 South San Carlos Subdivision (Pct. 4) (83 ½ Street and Hendrix Ave.)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line west of 83 1/2 Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring 83 ½ Street.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Buckeye Estates Subdivision Lot 1(Pct. 4) (Cesar Chavez Road and Davis Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Cesar Chavez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The east 10.00 acres of Blk. 106 Hill Halbert Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Dillon Road and Roosevelt Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Dillon Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Dilllon Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.08 acres out of Lot 1, 7 and 8 Blk. 78 Portion of Lot 4 Blk. 79 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 4)
(F.M. 88 and Mile 21 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line south of Mile 21 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension of approximately 2,260’ along the south side of Mile 21 North Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 43.72 acres out of Block 143 La Blanca Ag. Co. Subdivision B (Pct. 1) (F.M. 493 and Mile 15 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” water line west of F.M. 493.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line extension of approximately 400’ west along the south side of Mile 15 North Road.
f. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Project No. WES1-1891471)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of 83rd Street approximately 200.00 feet north of Curve Road. (Pct. 4)
g. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Project No. EMD1-1818995)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Rio Grande Care Road approximately 1 ½ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Project No. EMD2-1818995)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Rio Grande Care Road approximately ½ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
i. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment # CC01426A)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable: (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits line extension of approximately 2,143’ south of 28th Street along the west side of Bridge Ave.
j. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment Name: McAllen Diverse BB Part 3)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable: (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits line extension of approximately 1,300’ south of SH 107 along the east side of Taylor Road.
k. Applicant: Texas Gas Service (Line 184-1 6” Relocation on Las Milpas Road)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” coated steel pipe boring “I” Road and Two 6” coated steel pipe boring Las Milpas Road.
Attachments:
C.
AI-76009
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. North 493 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Yolanda McGee) (F.M. 493 & Mile 9 1/2 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
a. North 493 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Yolanda McGee) (F.M. 493 & Mile 9 1/2 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
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Tax Refunds:
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AI-76013
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| V3054.00.000.0050.00 | WELLS FARGO BANK | $3,910.39 |
| V4300.04.000.0012.00 | CAPITAL TITLE OF TEXAS LLC | $3,437.30 |
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Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-76061
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $570.00 (Requisition #417029), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $570.00 (Requisition #417029), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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B.
AI-76050
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) for the following employees: 212873, 29483,172138 and 225193 in the total amount of $160.00 (Requisition #00416736), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) for the following employees: 212873, 29483,172138 and 225193 in the total amount of $160.00 (Requisition #00416736), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-75939
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay 2020-2021 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor Maria A. Duran, CPA, in the amount of $140.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval to pay 2020-2021 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor Maria A. Duran, CPA, in the amount of $140.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
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Budget & Management:
A.
AI-76030
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 June 1-15, 2020 in the amount of $42,520.92 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
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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. 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-76136
Hidalgo County Dept. of Health and Human Services is requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB 2020-172-07-15-JJR procurement packet for the project titled: Purchase, Installation, and Removal of one X-Ray Machine, including re-adverting when/if applicable and subject to legal approval as to form.
B.
AI-76127
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet as attached hereto for Construction of Storage Facility Mezzanine - Pct. #4 - RFB No. 2020-299-07-15-HGO including re-advertising of project when/if necessary.
C.
AI-75903
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328150 in the amount of $94,593.10 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers Inc. for project FM 88 Project (5th St.- FM 1925) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed.
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D.
AI-76063
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# |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) | 06/18/20 | 11328181 | $118,240.00 | 796794 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) | 06/18/20 | 11328182 | $ 25,920.00 | 795673 |
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AI-76057
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year [of 2-1 year options possible] extension [as provided in current contract] under #C-18-042A-08-14 for: "Drug & Alcohol Testing Services" [on an as needed basis] for HIDALGO COUNTY [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Lab Services, Inc.
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AI-76012
Approval to exercise the county's option to utilize the first (1st) of two (1) one year extension/renewal term for C-19-059-07-24 with AMT Auction Marketing Auctioneer Services [under same rates, terms, and conditions]. (Audio Reference 21m:07s)
Valde Guerra stated a correction to a typographical error stated on Consent Agenda item 9.F. In which the contract number should state C-19-059-07-16, and not C-19-059-07-24.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 9.F with the stated correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Valde Guerra stated a correction to a typographical error stated on Consent Agenda item 9.F. In which the contract number should state C-19-059-07-16, and not C-19-059-07-24.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 9.F with the stated correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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AI-76021
Approval to revoke the Sole Source agreement with "Avenu Government Systems, LLC fka ACS Government/ Conduent Government System, LLC" under Amendment #8 for the current Jury System services as requested by Hidalgo County District Clerk effective October 01, 2020 with a 30 days written notice to be issued on or before September 01, 2020 and with authority for County Judge to sign required documents
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AI-76014
Health & Human Services:
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec 52 for the purpose of continued education, information through outreach to residents to encourage the practices recommended for mitigation of contagion through various items including but not limited to: Hand Sanitizer Spray, Digital Oral Thermometer, Face Masks for a period of 06/16/2020 to 12/31/2020.
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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 23rd day of June, 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 June 23, 2020.
Signed this 24th day of June 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd day of June, 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 June 23, 2020.
Signed this 24th day of June 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy