1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 72389 A. Public Hearing on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - 2020 Proposed Budget. B. Approval of Order setting the 2019 Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Tax Rate at .1051 per $100 valuation (Maintenance and Operation tax rate is .0524 and Debt Service tax rate is .0527) C. Discussion, consideration and action or changes "if any" and the Adoption of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2020 Annual Budget. D. Approval to set salaries for District Employees and Travel Allowances for Board Members and realign slot numbers. B. 72454 Discussion, consideration and authorization for Drainage District’s General Manager and Board Members David L. Fuentes and Ellie Torres to submit comments to the Texas General Land Office regarding the State of Texas Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds. C. 72430 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the current agreement for "On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (No. C-HCDD1-19-033-05-07) with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the purpose of amending the agreement to modify the services billing process. D. 72418 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the current agreement for "On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07) with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, for the purpose of amending the agreement to modify the services billing process. E. 72429 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the current agreement for "On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (No. C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09) with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., for the purpose of amending the agreement to modify the services billing process. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 72438 Approval of Budget Amendments to fund 2018 Bond Program Projects specific accounts as contracts and work authorizations are being approved. Funds are being transferred from the Undistributed account of the 2019 Bond Series Proceeds. 1. Budget 536 Sunflower Drain. Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $575,015.58 2. Budget 531 Pharr-McAllen Drain Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $19,500.00 3. Budget 513 Hidalgo Drain. Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $214,896.22. 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 72401 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.4 1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion from Filegonia Site Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-060-12-11-RCW Drainage Improvements. 2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 Retainage in the amount of $33,099.23 from Filegonia Site Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-060-12-11 Pct.4 RCW Subdivision Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar,P.E.,-HCDD1. PO#636639 B. 72403 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Jackson Drain Improvement-Budget:310 1. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $23,746.13 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-048-09-25 Project Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar,P.E.-HCDD1 PO#636129-19 C. 72404 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: J09 Drainage Improvements-Budget 300 1. Application for payment No. 9 in the amount of $24,154.76 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No.HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Drainage Improvements Phase III. Project Engineer: Eric Dietrich, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#634761 8. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 9. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 72306 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.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 72307 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 72334 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of July 2019. C. 72413 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. 72415 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. 3.2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 72445 2019 - Veteran Services (1100) B. 72453 2019 - Sheriff's Office OPSG (1284) C. 72390 2019 - BCAP PCT. 4 Ware Country (1312) D. 72393 2019 - BCAP PCT. 4 (1312) E. 72424 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) F. 72426 2019 - Pct. 3 Adm. (1200) G. 72407 2019 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) H. 72414 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) I. 72406 2019 - I T Department C.W.(1100) J. 72402 2019 - Tax Office (1100) K. 72394 2019 - Safety Division (1100) L. 72372 2019 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) M. 72353 2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) N. 72362 2019 - Auditor's Office (1100) P. 72375 2019 - CRIM DA (1100) Q. 72368 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) R. 72360 2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) S. 72337 2019 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) T. 72344 2019 - PROBATE COURT (1100) U. 72345 2019 - Elections Dept (1100) V. 72331 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) W. 72321 2019 - Purchasing (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 72450 PCT3 Sanitation (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to PCT3 Sanitation in the total amount of $42,680 to cover monies needed to fund the Cook-Joyce contract Amendment #6 ($23,280) and Jose Ramirez contract for the Penitas Landfill Lease ($19,400). B. 72452 Pct. 1 Road & Bridge Salary Sweep (1200): Approval to transfer Pct. 1 Road & Bridge lapsed salaries and fringes into Pct. 1 Road Maintenance account to fund road project expenses. C. 72443 Urban County (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Urban County in the total amount of $2,768.25 to fund lease obligation for the remainder of the year. D. 72449 CCL#1(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to CCL#1 in the total amount of $2,440.02 to fund food and supplies for upcoming trials. E. 72442 Various Departments - Bank Fees (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Various Departments in the amount of $18,830.64 to fund bank fees expenses. F. 72446 Constable Pct 3 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Constable Pct 3 (prog. 001) in the amount of $8,000 to fund repair and maintenance of vehicles. G. 72451 Tax Office (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Tax Office in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund the tax statement mail out. H. 72405 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, program (050) to Parks, program (013) in the amount of $1,395.53, to cover general supplies and pest control services. I. 72408 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, program (050) to Sanitation, program (001) in the amount of $1,400.00 to cover expenditures for general supplies. J. 72363 Pct 1 (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Road & Bridge, program (005) to Adm. program (004) in the amount of $1,600.00, to cover Kyocera copiers lease agreements and maintenance fees. K. 72359 Approval of interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Ware Rd. (program 135) / TXDOT FM1925 Kenyon (program 076) to TXDOT N. Alamo Rd. (program 150) in the amount of $29,922.62. Transfer will cover estimated costs of WA#1 for CMT services for the N. Alamo Realignment project. 5. Planning Department: A. 72366 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) 6. Executive Office: A. 72431 Requesting permission by the City of Edinburg to use county parking lots north of the courthouse for the following events: Date Event Time Saturday, October 26, 2019 Los Muertos Bailan Celebration 5pm-11pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 Edinburg Veterans Parade 10am-12pm B. 72409 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #052841 & #006467 7. Pct. #4: A. 72433 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, October 16, 2019 from 9 am-12 pm. 8. County's Judge Office: A. 72416 Resolution honoring MOST Executive Director Shan Rankin for 30 years of service. B. 72352 Proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: B. 72378 Sheriff's Department: Requesting approval of Requisition # 401796 for 2019 Major County Sheriffs of America Membership dues in the amount of $5,000.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 72351 County Auditor: Requesting approval to pay 2019-2020 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor Maria A. Duran, CPA, and Yvonne Torres, Revenue Compliance Supervisor, in the amount of $165.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Requisition No. 401721 10. Headstart: A. 72290 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: August 2019 B. 72293 Approval of Monthly Meals/Snacks Report: August 2019 C. 72297 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: August 2019 D. 72284 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: August 2019 11. Budget & Management: A. 72459 District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281, progm. 018) in the amount of $32,388.09 to fund cash match portion in relation to the Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant for FY 2019. B. 72441 Adult Probation (1289): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Adult Probation (1289) Drug Court, prog. 014, and Alternative Incarceration Program, prog. 034, in the amount of $337,553.33 to fund Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on August, 27, 2019. 12. 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. 72422 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [subject to TxDOT's written notice of release of federal funding prior to distribution of packets to interested vendors/parties which may prompt the changing of applicable dates] for: Construction of Mile 6 Project (from Mile 9 to Mile 11) in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, RFB No 2019-274-10-30, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required. B. 72400 Approval of payment of Invoice #084-02 in the amount of $9,945.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-19-066-02-26 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Minnesota Road Project. C. 72275 Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract C-18-179-09-18 Hidalgo County WIC- "Medical Supplies", with Premiere Scientific LLC, under the same rates, terms and conditions D. 72374 Approval of Change Order #4 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] through Buyboard contract 520-16 project #2019-027 reflecting an extension of the construction days for 41 days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.-Equipment Arrival] in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document. E. 72364 Approval of payment of Invoice #084-01 in the amount of $18,490.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-19-066-02-26 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Minnesota Road Project. F. 72398 1. Approval to rescind action previously taken by Commissioner's Court on 8/13/2019 AI#71739 regarding Change Order No.2 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. 2. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2- Regional Linear Park Project - Section 2 (from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road) as recommended by the project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E. G. 72291 Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract E-18-120-04-17 - Hidalgo County WIC - "Lease of Office City of Donna" with GBB Rentals, LTD under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded. H. 72213 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Election Department- add fuel card users 2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - add fuel card users 3. Hidalgo County Budget & Management Department - delete fuel card 4. Hidalgo County Constable Pct 4 - delete fuel cards I. 72377 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards/users including,but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Health & Human Services - add fuel card user 2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct 2 - add fuel card user
Consent Agenda Items 9A, 9D, 3O & 11C
Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 72382 Constable Pct. #5: Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the 2019 Membership with the Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association for Constable Daniel Marichalar in the amount of $50.00 (Req. 00400888) and for Chief Deputy Diomar Galvan in the amount of $25.00 (Req. 00400888) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and process procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 72328 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required exam schedule application fee for Fire and Life Safety Educator II for Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, in the total amount of $55.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, using the State of Texas Travel Card, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 401542. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: O. 72371 2019 - County Treasurer - Bail Bond Board (1100) 11. Budget & Management: C. 72348 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 September 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $44,963.01 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-72311 Resolution in Honor of Maria L. Benavides.
County Judge's Office: B. AI-72411 Recognition of Health and Human Services Department for receiving a Gold-level certificate, the highest recognition by the Texas Healthy Communities Program for its efforts to reduce cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-72380 DA-Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU)(1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Domestic Violence Unit Grant Grant pending award of the 2019-2020 grant. B. AI-72384 DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $79,294.96, effective 09/01/2019 thru 08/31/2020. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2019 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant and appropriation of same. C. AI-72365 DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281): Approval and authorization for County Judge to sign the Inventory Report Form. D. AI-72376 DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victim Assistance Program Grant pending award of the 2019-2021 grant. E. AI-72379 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Program Grant (VUCAP)(1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victims Unit Court Advocate Program Grant pending award of the 2019-2020 grant. F. AI-72199 DA's Title IV-E (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Title IV-E Contract #24738247 (Legal Services) between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Hidalgo County. 2. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget for October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020. 3. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents (as listed): a. Contract Amendment b. Budget c. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) d. Signature Authority Designation Form
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-72347 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Elena Zermeno, student at Our Lady of the Lake University as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of October 2019 to December 2019. B. AI-72383 FY 2019 JAG Program (1282): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the amount of $45,332.00. 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 JAG Grant and appropriation of same. C. AI-72448 Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284): 1. Approval of FY20 Overtime Agreement between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 2. Approval to request OCDETF OT funds in the amount of 18,649.00. 3. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff, as local official, to sign agreement form and related documents
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-72396 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Ruben Jaramillo & Arnulfo Torres as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code §86.011. B. AI-72354 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Gilberto Sanchez as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-72456 Discussion, consideration and action authorizing Commissioner David L. Fuentes and Commissioner Ellie Torres to submit comments to the Texas General Land Office regarding the State of Texas Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds. C. AI-72420 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee. D. AI-72423 Progress Update on RGV-MPO
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-72358 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223): Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-007-0137, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-72315 Proclamation declaring September 2019 as Valley Voter Awareness Month
Head Start Program: A. AI-72301 Discussion/Approval to Submit the Following 2020 Budget Applications: a. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) b. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) B. AI-72298 Discussion/Approval of the 2018-2019 Program Information Report (PIR) C. AI-72300 Discussion/Approval of the Training and Technical Assistance (T-TA) Plan
Adult Probation: A. AI-72349 Adult Probation - RSAT (1289) 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the RSAT grant for FY 2020. 2. Approval of resolution for the RSAT grant with authority for County Judge to sign resolution appointing Mr. Arnold K. Patrick as authorized official.
IT Department: A. AI-72369 Authorization and approval to purchase a new wireless device and change the service plan through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Qty: Description: User: Current Service Plan: New Service Plan: Equipment: MDN: 1 New equipment/change service plan Jennifer Culbertson / 231940 Nationwide Unlimited Voice w/ Email & Data Plus MHS @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees / monthly 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins.+MSG Unl. + Email&Data Unl @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees / monthly Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 265GB @ $599.99 956-566-5251
WIC: A. AI-72027 1. WIC ADMIN-Program 001-(1292): Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount $9,100,000.00 and appropriation of the same. 2. WIC BF-Program 002-(1292): Approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 BF Peer Counselor Program Grant and appropriation of the same. 3. WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012-(1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 Registered Dietitian Program Grant and appropriation of the same. 4. WIC Lactation Service Centers - Program 017- (1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC Lactation Service Centers and appropriation of the same. 5. WIC Summer Food Program Extra Funding - Program 020- (1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $22,580.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC Summer Food Program and appropriation of the same. 6. WIC TXIN IT Support Funding & TXIN Internet Funding- Program 022 (1292): a. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $124,200.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC TXIN IT Support Funding and appropriation of the same. b. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $$33,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC TXIN Internet Funding and appropriation of the same. 7. WIC SNAP BF Extra Funding - Program 025 (1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $15,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC Snap BF Extra Funding and appropriation of the same. B. AI-72260 Approval of one-time payment equivalent to one-step increase for eligible employees in compliance with CCP Plan due to lack of funding for the Grant fiscal year 2020 and authority for County Treasurer to process
Planning Department: A. AI-72392 Appointment of Member by County Judge to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment
Budget & Management: A. AI-72265 Approval of order setting the 2019 Hidalgo County Tax Rates as follows: 1. Total Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate 2. Total Debt Service Tax Rate 3. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate B. AI-72263 1. Public Hearing on the 2020 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067 2. Discussion, consideration and action on changes and corrections to the 2019 Proposed Budget 3. Approval to set salaries, allowances and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2020. 4. Approval of Hidalgo County pay tables. 5. Adoption of the 2020 Annual Budget at the departmental level. C. AI-72361 Texas VINE Grant (1283): Approval to submit the FY 2019 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,136.71 (4th quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. D. AI-72385 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100): 1. Approval of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #24738252) for October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents. E. AI-72439 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of correction to agenda item# 71939 to correct the slot number for created position from 080-002 Slot# 0169 to Slot# 0172. F. AI-72437 Various Departments: Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan. G. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-72447 General Fund (1100): Approval of 2019 appropriation of General Fund new source of revenue, as certified by the Co. Auditor on September 3, 2019, in the amount of $879,700.00 to fund various operating accounts.
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. Hidalgo County 1. AI-72460 A. Pursuant to Notice provided to the public, presentation of scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioners Court of the firms graded and evaluated by the Evaluation Committee for the submissions of RFP/Q: 2019-103-09-16-BRO for the Legal Services for the Collection of Delinquent Court Fees, Fines, and Related Costs. Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 Evaluator 4 Evaluator 5 TOTAL COUNT of 1st Place TOTAL COUNT of 2nd Place Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 B. Authority to negotiate with No. 1 ranked firm, __________________, for a fair and reasonable fee for the purpose of entering a contract for legal services pursuant to Government Code 2254 and Article 103.0031 of the Code of Criminal Procedure with selected well qualified law firm on the basis of demonstrated competence, qualifications and experience in requested legal services. 2. AI-72357 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with BLX Group LLC (ranked #1-CC- 08/20/2019 - AI#71863) for RFP 2019-109 titled: Arbitrage Calculation Services for Hidalgo County. 3. AI-72425 Presentation by Mr. Timothy Foster regarding Pharmacy Benefits Management Analysis 4. AI-72410 Discussion, consideration and action to appoint/designate additional members to the Evaluation Committee [CC action 09-10-19] for the RFP project numbered and titled: RFP - 2019-221-10-02-YSS "Consulting Services for Self Funded Insurance Group Health" 5. AI-72428 1. Pursuant to Commissioners Court directive/request, presentations by three (3) providers [as recommended by Evaluation Committee] for RFP titled: Hidalgo County Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self-funded Medical Plan" to make a ten (10) minute presentation limited to the contents of submitted Proposal Response, with Q & A by Commissioners Court Members. 2. Presentation/discussion by Self-Funded Medical Plan Consultant 6. AI-72268 Presentation of qualified vendor submitting the sole and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of the contract # C-19-120-09-24 to the sole vendor submitting a bid while meeting specifications for: Hidalgo County “SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services”. B. Elections Department: 1. AI-72346 Presentation of bids received and to award to Information Management Solutions, LLC. the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid and approval of contract for RFB #2019-250-09-24-ABV for bid titled: "Printing and Mass Mail Out of Voter Registration Cards 2019". C. Pct. 1 1. AI-72259 Requesting approval of final negotiated contract with Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC as it relates to On-Call Professional Engineering Services on as needed basis for projects located in Precinct #1 [CC action 07-30-19 R-AI# 71469]. D. Pct. 2 1. AI-72367 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of graded vendor submissions with the recommendations by Evaluation Committee Members for RFQ/P No. 2019-264-09-05-RFV, "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project." Submitting Vendor Recommendation by Evaluator No. 1 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 2 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 3 Sum of Evaluator Scores Final Places for CC Rank Erickson Construction 1 1 1 3 1 Holchemont LTD 2 2 2 6 2 NM Contracting 3 3 3 9 3 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________ for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project. E. District Clerk 1. AI-72350 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TxLGC Chapter 262.024 (a)(4), a personal services; B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and fee schedule from Judith Branham with authority to enter into a personal services contract [drafted by Office of DA's, Civil Litigation Division with final approval by same prior to execution] for Domestic Relations Office (DRO) for Hidalgo County District Clerks. F. WIC 1. AI-72412 Requesting approval for the purchase of Camera Systems, Installation & Accessories from "Telepro Communications" through HC membership/participation in the following Cooperative Purchasing Programs (subject to HB1295 compliance when/if applicable): Requisition Department Coop/ Contract Contract Description Amount 00401599 WIC Buyboard 579-19 Installation & Accessories $65,407.82 00401526 WIC National IPA R170501 Cameras & Accessories $79,947.40 G. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-72387 Approval of final Interlocal Cooperation Agreement/Document between Hidalgo County and City of Weslaco to provide commercial waste pickup and disposal services to the Hidalgo County Benito Bravo East-Side Sub Station.
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Pending and/or potential litigation 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 priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-72342 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County D. AI-72329 Claim of Armando Lopez E. AI-72355 Claim of Pierre Garza
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-72343 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County D. AI-72330 Claim of Armando Lopez E. AI-72356 Claim of Pierre Garza
23. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 24. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
21. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295) 25. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 72389 A. Public Hearing on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - 2020 Proposed Budget. B. Approval of Order setting the 2019 Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Tax Rate at .1051 per $100 valuation (Maintenance and Operation tax rate is .0524 and Debt Service tax rate is .0527) C. Discussion, consideration and action or changes "if any" and the Adoption of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2020 Annual Budget. D. Approval to set salaries for District Employees and Travel Allowances for Board Members and realign slot numbers. B. 72454 Discussion, consideration and authorization for Drainage District’s General Manager and Board Members David L. Fuentes and Ellie Torres to submit comments to the Texas General Land Office regarding the State of Texas Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds. C. 72430 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the current agreement for "On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (No. C-HCDD1-19-033-05-07) with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the purpose of amending the agreement to modify the services billing process. D. 72418 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the current agreement for "On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07) with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, for the purpose of amending the agreement to modify the services billing process. E. 72429 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the current agreement for "On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (No. C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09) with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., for the purpose of amending the agreement to modify the services billing process. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 72438 Approval of Budget Amendments to fund 2018 Bond Program Projects specific accounts as contracts and work authorizations are being approved. Funds are being transferred from the Undistributed account of the 2019 Bond Series Proceeds. 1. Budget 536 Sunflower Drain. Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $575,015.58 2. Budget 531 Pharr-McAllen Drain Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $19,500.00 3. Budget 513 Hidalgo Drain. Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $214,896.22. 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 72401 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.4 1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion from Filegonia Site Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-060-12-11-RCW Drainage Improvements. 2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 Retainage in the amount of $33,099.23 from Filegonia Site Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-060-12-11 Pct.4 RCW Subdivision Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar,P.E.,-HCDD1. PO#636639 B. 72403 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Jackson Drain Improvement-Budget:310 1. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $23,746.13 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-048-09-25 Project Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar,P.E.-HCDD1 PO#636129-19 C. 72404 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: J09 Drainage Improvements-Budget 300 1. Application for payment No. 9 in the amount of $24,154.76 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No.HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Drainage Improvements Phase III. Project Engineer: Eric Dietrich, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#634761 8. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 9. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 72306 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.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 72307 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 72334 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of July 2019. C. 72413 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. 72415 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. 3.2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 72445 2019 - Veteran Services (1100) B. 72453 2019 - Sheriff's Office OPSG (1284) C. 72390 2019 - BCAP PCT. 4 Ware Country (1312) D. 72393 2019 - BCAP PCT. 4 (1312) E. 72424 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) F. 72426 2019 - Pct. 3 Adm. (1200) G. 72407 2019 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) H. 72414 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) I. 72406 2019 - I T Department C.W.(1100) J. 72402 2019 - Tax Office (1100) K. 72394 2019 - Safety Division (1100) L. 72372 2019 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) M. 72353 2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) N. 72362 2019 - Auditor's Office (1100) P. 72375 2019 - CRIM DA (1100) Q. 72368 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) R. 72360 2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) S. 72337 2019 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) T. 72344 2019 - PROBATE COURT (1100) U. 72345 2019 - Elections Dept (1100) V. 72331 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) W. 72321 2019 - Purchasing (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 72450 PCT3 Sanitation (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to PCT3 Sanitation in the total amount of $42,680 to cover monies needed to fund the Cook-Joyce contract Amendment #6 ($23,280) and Jose Ramirez contract for the Penitas Landfill Lease ($19,400). B. 72452 Pct. 1 Road & Bridge Salary Sweep (1200): Approval to transfer Pct. 1 Road & Bridge lapsed salaries and fringes into Pct. 1 Road Maintenance account to fund road project expenses. C. 72443 Urban County (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Urban County in the total amount of $2,768.25 to fund lease obligation for the remainder of the year. D. 72449 CCL#1(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to CCL#1 in the total amount of $2,440.02 to fund food and supplies for upcoming trials. E. 72442 Various Departments - Bank Fees (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Various Departments in the amount of $18,830.64 to fund bank fees expenses. F. 72446 Constable Pct 3 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Constable Pct 3 (prog. 001) in the amount of $8,000 to fund repair and maintenance of vehicles. G. 72451 Tax Office (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Tax Office in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund the tax statement mail out. H. 72405 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, program (050) to Parks, program (013) in the amount of $1,395.53, to cover general supplies and pest control services. I. 72408 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, program (050) to Sanitation, program (001) in the amount of $1,400.00 to cover expenditures for general supplies. J. 72363 Pct 1 (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Road & Bridge, program (005) to Adm. program (004) in the amount of $1,600.00, to cover Kyocera copiers lease agreements and maintenance fees. K. 72359 Approval of interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Ware Rd. (program 135) / TXDOT FM1925 Kenyon (program 076) to TXDOT N. Alamo Rd. (program 150) in the amount of $29,922.62. Transfer will cover estimated costs of WA#1 for CMT services for the N. Alamo Realignment project. 5. Planning Department: A. 72366 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) 6. Executive Office: A. 72431 Requesting permission by the City of Edinburg to use county parking lots north of the courthouse for the following events: Date Event Time Saturday, October 26, 2019 Los Muertos Bailan Celebration 5pm-11pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 Edinburg Veterans Parade 10am-12pm B. 72409 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #052841 & #006467 7. Pct. #4: A. 72433 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, October 16, 2019 from 9 am-12 pm. 8. County's Judge Office: A. 72416 Resolution honoring MOST Executive Director Shan Rankin for 30 years of service. B. 72352 Proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: B. 72378 Sheriff's Department: Requesting approval of Requisition # 401796 for 2019 Major County Sheriffs of America Membership dues in the amount of $5,000.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 72351 County Auditor: Requesting approval to pay 2019-2020 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor Maria A. Duran, CPA, and Yvonne Torres, Revenue Compliance Supervisor, in the amount of $165.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Requisition No. 401721 10. Headstart: A. 72290 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: August 2019 B. 72293 Approval of Monthly Meals/Snacks Report: August 2019 C. 72297 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: August 2019 D. 72284 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: August 2019 11. Budget & Management: A. 72459 District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281, progm. 018) in the amount of $32,388.09 to fund cash match portion in relation to the Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant for FY 2019. B. 72441 Adult Probation (1289): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Adult Probation (1289) Drug Court, prog. 014, and Alternative Incarceration Program, prog. 034, in the amount of $337,553.33 to fund Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on August, 27, 2019. 12. 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. 72422 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [subject to TxDOT's written notice of release of federal funding prior to distribution of packets to interested vendors/parties which may prompt the changing of applicable dates] for: Construction of Mile 6 Project (from Mile 9 to Mile 11) in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, RFB No 2019-274-10-30, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required. B. 72400 Approval of payment of Invoice #084-02 in the amount of $9,945.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-19-066-02-26 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Minnesota Road Project. C. 72275 Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract C-18-179-09-18 Hidalgo County WIC- "Medical Supplies", with Premiere Scientific LLC, under the same rates, terms and conditions D. 72374 Approval of Change Order #4 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] through Buyboard contract 520-16 project #2019-027 reflecting an extension of the construction days for 41 days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.-Equipment Arrival] in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document. E. 72364 Approval of payment of Invoice #084-01 in the amount of $18,490.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-19-066-02-26 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Minnesota Road Project. F. 72398 1. Approval to rescind action previously taken by Commissioner's Court on 8/13/2019 AI#71739 regarding Change Order No.2 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. 2. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2- Regional Linear Park Project - Section 2 (from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road) as recommended by the project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E. G. 72291 Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract E-18-120-04-17 - Hidalgo County WIC - "Lease of Office City of Donna" with GBB Rentals, LTD under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded. H. 72213 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Election Department- add fuel card users 2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - add fuel card users 3. Hidalgo County Budget & Management Department - delete fuel card 4. Hidalgo County Constable Pct 4 - delete fuel cards I. 72377 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards/users including,but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Health & Human Services - add fuel card user 2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct 2 - add fuel card user
Consent Agenda Items 9A, 9D, 3O & 11C
Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 72382 Constable Pct. #5: Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the 2019 Membership with the Texas Justices of the Peace & Constables Association for Constable Daniel Marichalar in the amount of $50.00 (Req. 00400888) and for Chief Deputy Diomar Galvan in the amount of $25.00 (Req. 00400888) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and process procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 72328 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required exam schedule application fee for Fire and Life Safety Educator II for Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, in the total amount of $55.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, using the State of Texas Travel Card, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 401542. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: O. 72371 2019 - County Treasurer - Bail Bond Board (1100) 11. Budget & Management: C. 72348 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 September 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $44,963.01 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-72311 Resolution in Honor of Maria L. Benavides.
County Judge's Office: B. AI-72411 Recognition of Health and Human Services Department for receiving a Gold-level certificate, the highest recognition by the Texas Healthy Communities Program for its efforts to reduce cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-72380 DA-Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU)(1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Domestic Violence Unit Grant Grant pending award of the 2019-2020 grant. B. AI-72384 DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $79,294.96, effective 09/01/2019 thru 08/31/2020. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2019 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant and appropriation of same. C. AI-72365 DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281): Approval and authorization for County Judge to sign the Inventory Report Form. D. AI-72376 DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victim Assistance Program Grant pending award of the 2019-2021 grant. E. AI-72379 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Program Grant (VUCAP)(1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victims Unit Court Advocate Program Grant pending award of the 2019-2020 grant. F. AI-72199 DA's Title IV-E (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Title IV-E Contract #24738247 (Legal Services) between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Hidalgo County. 2. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget for October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020. 3. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents (as listed): a. Contract Amendment b. Budget c. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) d. Signature Authority Designation Form
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-72347 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Elena Zermeno, student at Our Lady of the Lake University as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of October 2019 to December 2019. B. AI-72383 FY 2019 JAG Program (1282): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the amount of $45,332.00. 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 JAG Grant and appropriation of same. C. AI-72448 Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284): 1. Approval of FY20 Overtime Agreement between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 2. Approval to request OCDETF OT funds in the amount of 18,649.00. 3. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff, as local official, to sign agreement form and related documents
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-72396 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Ruben Jaramillo & Arnulfo Torres as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code §86.011. B. AI-72354 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Gilberto Sanchez as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-72456 Discussion, consideration and action authorizing Commissioner David L. Fuentes and Commissioner Ellie Torres to submit comments to the Texas General Land Office regarding the State of Texas Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds. C. AI-72420 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee. D. AI-72423 Progress Update on RGV-MPO
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-72358 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223): Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-007-0137, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-72315 Proclamation declaring September 2019 as Valley Voter Awareness Month
Head Start Program: A. AI-72301 Discussion/Approval to Submit the Following 2020 Budget Applications: a. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) b. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) B. AI-72298 Discussion/Approval of the 2018-2019 Program Information Report (PIR) C. AI-72300 Discussion/Approval of the Training and Technical Assistance (T-TA) Plan
Adult Probation: A. AI-72349 Adult Probation - RSAT (1289) 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the RSAT grant for FY 2020. 2. Approval of resolution for the RSAT grant with authority for County Judge to sign resolution appointing Mr. Arnold K. Patrick as authorized official.
IT Department: A. AI-72369 Authorization and approval to purchase a new wireless device and change the service plan through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Qty: Description: User: Current Service Plan: New Service Plan: Equipment: MDN: 1 New equipment/change service plan Jennifer Culbertson / 231940 Nationwide Unlimited Voice w/ Email & Data Plus MHS @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees / monthly 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins.+MSG Unl. + Email&Data Unl @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees / monthly Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 265GB @ $599.99 956-566-5251
WIC: A. AI-72027 1. WIC ADMIN-Program 001-(1292): Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount $9,100,000.00 and appropriation of the same. 2. WIC BF-Program 002-(1292): Approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 BF Peer Counselor Program Grant and appropriation of the same. 3. WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012-(1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 Registered Dietitian Program Grant and appropriation of the same. 4. WIC Lactation Service Centers - Program 017- (1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC Lactation Service Centers and appropriation of the same. 5. WIC Summer Food Program Extra Funding - Program 020- (1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $22,580.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC Summer Food Program and appropriation of the same. 6. WIC TXIN IT Support Funding & TXIN Internet Funding- Program 022 (1292): a. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $124,200.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC TXIN IT Support Funding and appropriation of the same. b. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $$33,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC TXIN Internet Funding and appropriation of the same. 7. WIC SNAP BF Extra Funding - Program 025 (1292): Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $15,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 20 WIC Snap BF Extra Funding and appropriation of the same. B. AI-72260 Approval of one-time payment equivalent to one-step increase for eligible employees in compliance with CCP Plan due to lack of funding for the Grant fiscal year 2020 and authority for County Treasurer to process
Planning Department: A. AI-72392 Appointment of Member by County Judge to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment
Budget & Management: A. AI-72265 Approval of order setting the 2019 Hidalgo County Tax Rates as follows: 1. Total Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate 2. Total Debt Service Tax Rate 3. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate B. AI-72263 1. Public Hearing on the 2020 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067 2. Discussion, consideration and action on changes and corrections to the 2019 Proposed Budget 3. Approval to set salaries, allowances and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2020. 4. Approval of Hidalgo County pay tables. 5. Adoption of the 2020 Annual Budget at the departmental level. C. AI-72361 Texas VINE Grant (1283): Approval to submit the FY 2019 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,136.71 (4th quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. D. AI-72385 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100): 1. Approval of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #24738252) for October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents. E. AI-72439 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of correction to agenda item# 71939 to correct the slot number for created position from 080-002 Slot# 0169 to Slot# 0172. F. AI-72437 Various Departments: Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan. G. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-72447 General Fund (1100): Approval of 2019 appropriation of General Fund new source of revenue, as certified by the Co. Auditor on September 3, 2019, in the amount of $879,700.00 to fund various operating accounts.
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. Hidalgo County 1. AI-72460 A. Pursuant to Notice provided to the public, presentation of scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioners Court of the firms graded and evaluated by the Evaluation Committee for the submissions of RFP/Q: 2019-103-09-16-BRO for the Legal Services for the Collection of Delinquent Court Fees, Fines, and Related Costs. Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 Evaluator 4 Evaluator 5 TOTAL COUNT of 1st Place TOTAL COUNT of 2nd Place Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 B. Authority to negotiate with No. 1 ranked firm, __________________, for a fair and reasonable fee for the purpose of entering a contract for legal services pursuant to Government Code 2254 and Article 103.0031 of the Code of Criminal Procedure with selected well qualified law firm on the basis of demonstrated competence, qualifications and experience in requested legal services. 2. AI-72357 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with BLX Group LLC (ranked #1-CC- 08/20/2019 - AI#71863) for RFP 2019-109 titled: Arbitrage Calculation Services for Hidalgo County. 3. AI-72425 Presentation by Mr. Timothy Foster regarding Pharmacy Benefits Management Analysis 4. AI-72410 Discussion, consideration and action to appoint/designate additional members to the Evaluation Committee [CC action 09-10-19] for the RFP project numbered and titled: RFP - 2019-221-10-02-YSS "Consulting Services for Self Funded Insurance Group Health" 5. AI-72428 1. Pursuant to Commissioners Court directive/request, presentations by three (3) providers [as recommended by Evaluation Committee] for RFP titled: Hidalgo County Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self-funded Medical Plan" to make a ten (10) minute presentation limited to the contents of submitted Proposal Response, with Q & A by Commissioners Court Members. 2. Presentation/discussion by Self-Funded Medical Plan Consultant 6. AI-72268 Presentation of qualified vendor submitting the sole and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of the contract # C-19-120-09-24 to the sole vendor submitting a bid while meeting specifications for: Hidalgo County “SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services”. B. Elections Department: 1. AI-72346 Presentation of bids received and to award to Information Management Solutions, LLC. the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid and approval of contract for RFB #2019-250-09-24-ABV for bid titled: "Printing and Mass Mail Out of Voter Registration Cards 2019". C. Pct. 1 1. AI-72259 Requesting approval of final negotiated contract with Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC as it relates to On-Call Professional Engineering Services on as needed basis for projects located in Precinct #1 [CC action 07-30-19 R-AI# 71469]. D. Pct. 2 1. AI-72367 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of graded vendor submissions with the recommendations by Evaluation Committee Members for RFQ/P No. 2019-264-09-05-RFV, "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project." Submitting Vendor Recommendation by Evaluator No. 1 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 2 Recommendation by Evaluator No. 3 Sum of Evaluator Scores Final Places for CC Rank Erickson Construction 1 1 1 3 1 Holchemont LTD 2 2 2 6 2 NM Contracting 3 3 3 9 3 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________ for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project. E. District Clerk 1. AI-72350 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TxLGC Chapter 262.024 (a)(4), a personal services; B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and fee schedule from Judith Branham with authority to enter into a personal services contract [drafted by Office of DA's, Civil Litigation Division with final approval by same prior to execution] for Domestic Relations Office (DRO) for Hidalgo County District Clerks. F. WIC 1. AI-72412 Requesting approval for the purchase of Camera Systems, Installation & Accessories from "Telepro Communications" through HC membership/participation in the following Cooperative Purchasing Programs (subject to HB1295 compliance when/if applicable): Requisition Department Coop/ Contract Contract Description Amount 00401599 WIC Buyboard 579-19 Installation & Accessories $65,407.82 00401526 WIC National IPA R170501 Cameras & Accessories $79,947.40 G. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-72387 Approval of final Interlocal Cooperation Agreement/Document between Hidalgo County and City of Weslaco to provide commercial waste pickup and disposal services to the Hidalgo County Benito Bravo East-Side Sub Station.
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Pending and/or potential litigation 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 priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-72342 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County D. AI-72329 Claim of Armando Lopez E. AI-72355 Claim of Pierre Garza
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-72343 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County D. AI-72330 Claim of Armando Lopez E. AI-72356 Claim of Pierre Garza
23. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 24. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
21. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295) 25. Adjourn