1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -51143 Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2015 Tax Rate. 7. AI -51078 Discussing, acceptance and action in connection with proposed Amendment #2 to the existing Letter of Engagement with Hon. Michael Lee, Lee Law Firm for: Further Investigations into Conflicts of Interest by and through, the District Manager, Integ Corporation [Godfrey Garza, Jr., President] which were part of the Scope of Services for Amendment 1. 8. AI -51076 A. Requesting approval to purchase four (4) new Caterpillar CT660 Dump Trucks from Holt Truck Centers through the District's Membership with BuyBoard Contract No. 430-13 to include Extended Service Coverage and BuyBoard fees in the total amount of $581,225.64. B. Request approval of a Budget Amendment from the District's un-reserve General fund balance in the amount $581,225.64 for the purchase of the above mention Dump Trucks. 9. AI -51136 2012 Bond Referendum Project A. Approval of offer letter of acceptance and closing documents as it relates to parcel 8, lot 35, Seminole Valley Subdivision Alamo. B. Approval of manual check to be issued for the completion of the acquisition transaction. 10. AI -51091 2013 BOND SERIES A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the provision of Engineering Services as it relates to Pct. 2 - PSJA Lateral Drain Ditch. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on April 28, 2015. B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $135,000.00 for Engineering Services as it relates to Pct. 2 - PSJA Lateral Drain Ditch. C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering; requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $36,000 for Survey Services as it relates to Pct. 2 - PSJA Lateral Drain Ditch. 11. AI -51139 2013 BOND SERIES Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work for Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 "Drain Control Structures - Monte Cristo & Weslaco North Lateral". Contractor: M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC. 12. AI -51154 A. Request acceptance and approval by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors of an "Order" authorizing the Purchase of certain personal property (as described in attachments herein) from Hidalgo County Pct.3 for the agreed upon book value. B. Request approval of a Budget Amendment from District's un-reserve General Fund in the amount of $220,393.94 for the purchase of equipment from Hidalgo County Pct.3. 13. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 15. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 16. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. 2015 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 2015 - County Auditor's Office (1100) B. 2015 - I.T. Dept. / Justice Crt. Tech (1242) C. 2015 - 398th DC (1100) D. 2015 - Pct.1 CRC (1100) E. 2015 - Pct.1 R&B (1200) F. 2015 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100) G. 2015 - Pct.1 Parks (1100) H. 2015 - District Attorney's Office (1100) I. 2015 - Fire Marshal (1100) J. 2015 - WIC Adm. (1292) K. 2015 - I.T. Department (1100) L. 2015 - Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200) M. 2015 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) N. 2015 - Pct. 2 CRC San Juan (1100) O. 2015 - Pct. 2 CRC Alamo (1100) P. 2015 - District Attorney's Office / Grand Jury (1100) Q. 2015 - I.T. Department (1100) R. 2015 - Human Services (1100) S. 2015 - Human Resources (1100) T. 2015 - Elections (1100) U. 2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) V. 2015 - Constable Pct.1 (1100) W. 2015 - Planning Dept. (1100) X. 2015 - Probate Court CCL 3 (1100) Y. 2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) Z. 2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) AA. 2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) BB. 2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) CC. 2015 - District Attorney's Office (1223) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. E-Filing (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to E-Filing in the amount of $267,000.00 to fund replacement of equipment for the Courthouse Network Operations Center (NOC). B. Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Child Welfare Defense to Co. Wide Adm.-Contigency in the amount of $559,142.50. C. Flood Control Water Extraction 2015 (1100): Appproval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Flood Control Water Extraction in the amount of $559,142.50 to fund water extraction services in relation to the flooding event. D. 5th Administrative Judicial Region (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to 5th Adm. Judicial Region in the amount of $5,600.00 to fund the FY 2016 annual assessment for Hidalgo County. E. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (200) to program (041) in the amount of $ 15,000.00. F. Pct.1 C.O.'s (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within C.O.'s Fund 1345 from program (200) to program (422) in the amount of $4,003.00. G. Fire Marshal (1100): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide-Contingency (002) to Fire Marshal (001) in the total amount of $12,688.46 for the purchase of a digital fire extinguisher training system. H. Facilities Management (1100): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide-Contingency (002) to Facilities Management (001) in the total amount of $15,000 to cover invoices and future expenses form Unifirst. I. BCAP Pct.1 (1312): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from La Milpa Subdivision program no.388 to Lorenzana Subdivision, program no.422, in the total amount of $9,789.73. 4. Planning Department: A. 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) 5. Tax Refunds: A. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT R3052.99.001.0001.31 Genesco $2,785.51 B. Account Number Payer Amount M3920.00.012.0004.00 Corelogic $3,322.54 V3053.02.000.0063.00 Corelogic $2,599.21 C. Account Number Payer Amount W5725.03.000.0004.00 Xceed Financial Credit Union $17,663.53 D. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT R2950.99.005.0005.24 OSCAR S WYATT JR., POA BRADFORD A WYATT $2,944.48 T5438.01.005.0016.00 WELLS FARGO $3,126.76 6. Membership Dues: A.Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2015-2016 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for Arcy Duran, CPA, Director of Audit Division, and Yvonne Torres, Revenue Audit Supervisor, in the amount of $130.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 7. Headstart: A. Approval of Special Services Reports for: May, June, July B. Approval of Financial Reports for: May, June, July C. Approval of Children's Applications for: May, June, July & August D. Approval of Meals & Snacks Reports for: May, June, July 8. Budget & Management: A. 2015 Salary & Fringes Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries and FICA fringes from various departments to County Wide Administration-Contingency. B. 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,044,206.26 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/01/15 to 08/14/15. 08/01-07/15 $ 552,988.01 08/08-14/15 $ 491,218.25 TOTAL $1,044,206.26 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 9. 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 FOWARDED 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. Pct. 4 Project Invoices: 1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3157-15(9) for $953.45 submitted by Mata Garcia Architects for the San Carlos Community Resource Center (PO # 700944).; 2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3156-15(14) for $1,978.45 submitted by Mata Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Services Building (PO# 701993). B. 1. Approval to exercise the option for the sixty [60] day grace period extension (as permitted in contract) with Arguindegui Oil Company, under the same terms and condition for: "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids, and Antifreeze) Products" so as to have no lapse in goods while the procurement process is completed; 2. Approval to exercise the option for the sixty [60] day grace period extension (as permitted in contract) with Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, Inc. under the same terms and condition for: "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids, and Antifreeze) Products so as to have no laps in goods while the procurement process is completed. C. Justice of the Peace 3 Place 1: Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH AFICIO MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-TSO-3041 through Requisition #279095 in the amount of $169.10/month-equipment, 5,000 B/W impressions @ $34.50/month & 1,500 color impressions @ $64.20/month with a total of $267.80/month, effective upon approval. D. Pursuant to Paragraph #5 of the current professional physician services agreement (C-14-009-04-22) for inmates between Dr. Marin Garza, MD and Hidalgo County, acceptance of [90] ninety day written notice/letter of resignation/termination effective 10-31-2015 with understanding that in accordance with same contractual provision, Dr. Marin Garza, MD will continue services for an additional thirty [30] days or until 11-30-2015 in the event no physician has been awarded and in place by the termination date. E. Veteran Service Office: Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH AFICIO MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-3041 through Requisition #279991 in the amount of $181.74/month-equipment, 5,000 B/W impressions @ $34.50/month & 1,850 color impressions @ $79.18/month with a total of $295.42/month, effective upon approval. F. Public Defender's Office: Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH AFICIO MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-3041 through Requisition #281576 in the amount of $145.36/month with B/w impressions at $34.50 and color impressions at $79.18 a month effective upon approval. G. Constable Pct. 3: Requesting autority to purchase equipment from Enforcement Video, LLC/Watchguard Video thru our membership/participation with H-GAC EF04-15 in the amount of $11,816.00 thru requisition #281541 to equip units 331 and 332. H. Elections Department: Requesting approval & authority to enter into a Commercial Alarm Monitoring/Equipment Purchase Agreement with Superior Alarms for an initial term of 3 years with continuation of services through the life term of the monitoring agreement, including activation fee and the execution of the required Agreements with Superior Alarms for 2 locations, the Hidalgo County Elections Training Facilities & (Warehouse) thru our membership/participation with Buyboard Contract #s 409-12 & 433-13 thru requisition #281949 in the amount of $1,985.41 and requisition #281915 in the amount of $1,030.75 including the monitoring fee of $25.00 month. I. Information Technology Department: Requesting authority to purchase 3 years renewal of Email Security Anti-Spam support 1K - 1999 users from 08/27/2015 - 08/26/2018 and Smartnet 8x5xnbd ESA c370 Email Security Appliance With SW Support from 04/01/2016 - 08/26/2018 requisition #282034 in the amount of $14,047.00 with Solid Border Inc. thru our membership/participation with buyboard 409-12 for the County wide network. J. Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day extension as provided under the current contract between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Gregorio Pina, III, PHD, for "Professional Psychological Evaluation Services for Detention & Patrol Officers - Sheriff's Office" while procurement process is completed and have no lapse in services. K. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office- "Psychological Evaluation Services for Detention, Patrol, & Communication Officers at Sheriff's Office" RFP No.: 15-206-09-23-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event no proposals, responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. L. Requesting authorization to reject bid(s) received for "Printing and Massive Mail-outs for Voter Registration Cerfications" through the Request for Bid project titled: Hidalgo County Elections Department-"Printing and Massive Mail-outs for Voter Registration Certifications" - No.: 2015-198-08-12-MEG and the approval to re-advertise project, due to modifications of Specifications Packet. M. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County WIC Program- "Lease of Office Space - City of McAllen" RFP No.: 15-261-10-07-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event no proposals, responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. N. Pct. 4 Project Invoices: 1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3155-15(13) for $702.00 submitted by Mata Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Services Building-PO# 701993; 2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 11 for $71,334.47 submitted by JCon Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Facility-PO# 712761. O. 1. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 7 in the amount of $967,259.60 from Central Air and Heating Services, Inc., awarded contractor for the Sheriff’s Office “Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility Roof &/or Air Condition Repairs &/or Replacement”, and as certified for payment by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy Construction Management through contract #C-14-047-01-20; 2. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1263 in the amount of $15,300.00, submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC, C-C-14-360-10-14, for the provision of construction management services for, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement." 3. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 13159-10 in the amount $10,183.00 submitted by Chanin Engineering LLC, contracted engineer for the, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement" C-13-133-07-09
Open Forum
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz: 21A. AI-51104 Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2015 Tax Rate.
AI-50820 A. Public Hearing, at 10:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2016 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Agenda http://agenda.hidalgocounty.us/print_all.cfm?seq=2580&reloaded=true&id= 4 of 84 9/1/2015 2:51 PM Health Care Funding District. D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate of 6%. E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates.(November 30, 2015, February 28, 2016, May 31, 2016 and August 31, 2016) 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures C. AI-50819 Presentation of Walk Across Texas Challenge #4 Winner. D. AI-51061 Requesting approval to submit an Intent to Apply to participate in the next Texas Project Public Health Ready cohort. The Project Public Health Ready is a criteria-based public health preparedness program that assesses local health department capacity and capability to plan for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies. E. AI-51080 Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the TB Federal FY 16 program in the amount of $437,771.00 in grant funds and $87,554.00 in local match funds. The grant period will run from 01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016.
AI-51000 DA's- State Supplement (1281): 1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2015-2016 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2015-2016 D.A. State Supplement Grant. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,500.00. 4. Approval to create one (1) Part Time position and approval to waive the posting procedures: 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-51052 DA-HCDA-VU Presentation of the "Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office - Victims Unit" (HCDA-VU) for the following: -Eligibility Policy -Victim Assistance Program Rules, Regulations and Policy Handbook C. AI-51036 DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) in the amount of $42,000 effective 09/01/2015 thru 08/31/2016. 2. Approval and authorization for County Judge to sign the grant contract. 3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 VCL grant. 4. Approval to appropriate the FY 2016 VCLG grant funds. 5. Approval to create one (1) Full Time position as follows: 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court approval. 7. Approval to reclassify fringe benefit expenditures to the Criminal DA - General Fund account.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-50862 HIDTA 1. Authorization to purchase five (5) additional wireless devices through the County membership/participation with Contract DIR-SDD-1779 (Requisition No. 00283136) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Constables: A. AI-51053 Constable Precinct No. 4: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Norberto Guerra as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-51054 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County (Sheriff's Office) and Edinburg CISD Police Department for Shooting Range Use/Training. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign agreement.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra: A. AI-51072 Presentation and acceptance of Audit Report submitted by the Emergency Services District No. 2 for year ended December 31, 2014 B. AI-51073 Discussion and Action to adopt Hidalgo County Resolution of Intent to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) along with accompanying report for Hidalgo County PACE Program as required by Tex. Local Gov’t Code Section 399.009 C. AI-51111 1. Approval to accept settlement offer from TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool in the amount of $8,544.90 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1) 2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Property Damage Release form and any other documents to settle auto accident claim with TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool. (Precinct 1) D. AI-51148 Requesting permission to utilize the open forum area on courthouse grounds for a Prayer Rally on Saturday, 9/19/15 from 9am to 12pm E. AI-51152 Requesting permission to utilize the open forum area on courthouse grounds for the 1st Annual Hidalgo County Suicide Awareness Day Event on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 7-9pm.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez: A. AI-51123 Precinct 4 - Parks (1100)/ Rd. Maintenance(1200): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) regular Full-time Park Maintenance Supervisor position, slot no. 0013 (Dept. 124/Prog. 009), proposed budgeted salary of $38,949.00, and transfer in employee no. 073083, effective next full pay period, 09/07/15. 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-51099 Sheriff's Office (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 09/07/2015: 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action. C. AI-51103 Precinct #1 - Road Maintenance (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to extend one (1) FT temporary position not to exceed 12/31/15, effective 09/16/2015: 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.
Community Service Agency - Jaime Longoria: A. AI-51087 Approval of Proclamation declaring 09/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Day B. AI-51093 Resolution in acknowledgment of assistance provided by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the residents of Hidalgo County C. AI-51049 1. Consideration, Discussion and Possible Action regarding salary adjustment for employee #990690, slot #038 from $9.27 per hour to $10.10 per hour to be in compliance with Hidalgo County minimum wage rate. 2. Approval of revised 2015 salary schedule. D. AI-51060 1. Declare as surplus open air single axle trailer inventory# CHCSA 187 2. Authorization to transfer open air single axle trailer inventory# CHCSA 187 to Hidalgo County Emergency Management Department E. AI-51092 Six month status report regarding Hidalgo County Community Service Agency F. AI-51114 1. Declare surplus 1994 Ford Truck 3/4 ton inventory item#CHCSA 201 2. Authorization to transfer 1994 Ford Truck 3/4 ton inventory item #CHCSA 201 to Hidalgo County Fixed Assets Division for proper disposition.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez A. AI-50930 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless device with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: B. AI-51033 Executive Office: Authorization and approval for new wireless device service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: A. AI-51018 Requesting approval to appoint new County Extension Agent-4-H, Kimberly Guillen. Agent will commence employment as follows:
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores: A. AI-50870 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional One Year Term the Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair Services Contract (under same terms and conditions) with Roberto Ontiveros, dba, JR Electric B. AI-50871 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Amend the Interlocal Agreement, for a Facility, with the McAllen Housing Authority (McAllen V Head Start Center) C. AI-50872 Discussion/Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco Independent School District D. AI-50873 Discussion/Approval of Area Distribution 2015-2016
Auditor's Office - Ray Eufracio: A. AI-51117 1. Approval of 2015 Certification of New Sources of Revenue 2. Presentation of 2016 Statement of Estimated Available Resources
Planning Department - T.J. Arredondo: A. AI-50986 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Cantu Acres Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Edmundo Cantu) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) 2. Preliminary Approval a. Replat of Lot 3 Bernal Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Richard A. Garza) (Mile 12 North Road & F.M. 491) b. Maravillas Estates Ph. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Elias Woloski) (Lott Road & Midway Road) c. Juliway Estates Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Kyndel Bennett) (F.M. 493 & Anderson Road) 3. Final Approval a. San Joaquin Ph. 2 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Herb Schurlock) (Val Verde Road [F.M. 1423] & Minnesota Road) 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Quad Vegas Ranches Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Richard A. Garza) (Mile 15 ½ North Road & Mile 6 West Road) 5. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Coronado Subdivision – Pct. 1 b. Sunflower Gardens Subdivision - Pct. 4 c. Sunflower Gardens Subdivision - Pct. 4
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-51116 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Pharr, concerning certain road improvements to C. AI-51098 CO2014 - Pct. 2 (1345) Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,245,217.08 to fund the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project. Eldora Road from FM 3662 (Jackson Road) to I Road. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding certain Phase I, II, and III road improvements to Eldora Road from FM 3662 (Jackson Road) to I Road. B. AI-51086 1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on (AI#50785 CC 8/17/2015) ICA between Hidalgo County, City of San Juan, and the City of Alamo for road improvements to Cesar Chavez Road from Nolana Loop to Business 83. 2. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo, City of San Juan, and City of Alamo, concerning certain road improvements to Cesar Chavez Road from Nolana Loop South to Business 83. 3. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding certain Phase I, II, and III road improvements to Cesar Chavez Road from Nolana Loop South to Bus 83.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz: A. AI-51104 Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2015 Tax Rate. B. AI-51077 Presentation on disposition of county properties status update. C. AI-51074 Requesting approval to complete and submit credit application to Holt CAT for the lease of machinery and equipment from vendor with authority for County Judge to sign credit application. D. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-51156 WIC Adm. (1292): Approval of deobligation of funds for the WIC Adm. in the amount of $245,000.00. 2. AI-50978 Pct 3 Rd. Maint. (1200): 1. Approval of certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of Alton for the Palm Lake Estates improvement project. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds into Pct 3 Rd Maint in the amount of $121,417.24. E. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-51062 Pct. 4 San Carlos CRC Sunflower (1100): Approval of interfund transfer from Pct. 4 R & B (fund 1200, program #158) to Pct.4 San Carlos CRC Sunflower (fund 1100, program #123) in the amount of $5,621.90 to fund machinery & equipment expenditures. 2. AI-50993 Pct 4 Drain Hoehn Project (1200): Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Pct 4 Drain Hoehn Project (1200) in the amount of $42,900.53 to partially fund expenditures related to the Hoehn Sanitary Sewer Project.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar: 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 FOWARDED 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-50889 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering, for "On Call Services-Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO)Representation,"as approved for negotiations on CC 7/7/15. b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (monthly lump sum fee of $7,681.76 effective September 2015) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for engineering services for "Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO) Representation." c. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering for "On Call Services-Traffic Studies County Wide, " as approved for negotiations on CC 7/7/15. 2. AI-50961 Pursuant to Option 2/B selected [HCCC 08-18-15], acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract for: "Professional Energy Consulting Services to Assist Hidalgo County to Procure Electric Energy Services" with Texas Energy Consultants for RFP 2015-028. 3. AI-51064 Precinct #1: Acceptance and approval to issue payment to Citi-Bank Corporate/Credit Card in the amount of $123.76X2=$247.52 [no show charge for 2 single nights] for a former elected official and a staff member [although POs were issued-Pct. canceled same since trip was not taken but did not account for penalty of one night charges] due since 2011. 4. AI-50759 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the second and final extension as stipulated and provided in the following service contract for - "Security Guard Services" for Hidalgo County" E-14-342-08-25 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Valley Metro Security, LLC. 5. AI-50967 Under current Contract #C-14-313-10-14 for "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal Services: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze", discussion and action on options related to this agreement due to Sale by contracted vendor: FCC Environmental, LLC to HCC Corporation, LLC-Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. including, but not limited to the following: A. Acceptance and approval of First Amendment to Contract C-14-313-10-14 in connection to the name change due to the sale of the business/assets by FCC Environmental, LLC to new owner HCC Corporation, LLC-Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc; B. Discussion & consideration of a written request from Heritage_Crystal Clean, LLL [through Marc J. Kroll-Div. Vice. Pres.] for HCCC to permit the expiration of this current agreement [11-01-15] and authorize the new advertising of the project [based on falling oil market] as detailed in correspondence herein; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, C. Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's SOLE option to extend Contract C-14-313-10-14 with Heritage-Crystal Clean, fka, FCC Environmental, LLC, for one (1) year [contract permits (2)-(1) year extensions] under same rates, terms and conditions [$1.10/gal.] for the provision of: "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal Services: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze"; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE; D. Approval of a sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided under Contract #C-14-313-10-14 with Heritage-Crystal Clean for the provision of: "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal Services: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze" so as to have no lapse in services while the procurement process is completed; and E. Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that no bids are received and/or rejected and project is still required) and approval of the basic packet [i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft service agreement] for the RFB titled: "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze". B. County Judge's Office 1. AI-51115 A. Presentation by John Phillips for Enviro-Lite Solutions, LLC of the final report of the Comprehensive Light Audit & Analysis of all County-owned buildings and parking lots [as authorized by HCCC on 12-16-14 at no cost]; B. Presentation of the recommendations on upgrades and/or retro-fitting of all lighting in County-owned buildings & parking lots with any options HCCC may want to consider including, but not limited to the following: 1. Authorization for HC to proceed to prepare packets and request proposals from Cooperative Purchasing Awarded vendors for the complete and total upgrades and/or retrofitting of all lighting in County-owned buildings & parking lots; 2. Authorization for HC-DBM to commence the process of finding financing options for the complete and total upgrades and/or retrofitting of lighting in County-owned buildings & parking lots in the event HCCC decides to purchase the Upgrades and Retrofit Lighting Project; 3. Other options as may be necessary to complete this project. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-51126 Requesting authority to advertise for sealed bids with Procurement Packet to be developed and drafted by both Purchasing Dept. and DBM [specifications, requirements, terms & conditions, etc.] with input and final review by Precincts for a local contract titled: Brush/Debris Collection Services for Hidalgo County commencing with Precinct No. 1. 2. AI-50964 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional geo-technical engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional architectural services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional geo-technical engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects. 3. AI-50963 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional architectural services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects. D. Pct. 2 1. AI-51121 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering, for "Cesar Chavez Rd (from Business 83 to E. Nolana Loop) Project for Pct 2,"as approved for negotiations on CC 8/18/15; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $1,151,217.08) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering to provide the Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design and Design Survey for Phase I for, "Cesar Chavez Road Project"; c. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-300-09-01, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. for land surveying for the Cesar Chavez Road Project. 2. AI-51134 Acceptance and approval of Change Order #1 [with an additional cost of $94K] submitted through Raul Sesin, PE to construction contract C-15-209-07-21 between Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 and Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for: Sioux Road Improvements amending the an addition [from I Road to 3,500 feet East of Raul Longoria Road] with authority to execute document. E. Pct. 3 1. AI-50996 A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151, discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" as detailed in Exhibit "A" including to establish the sell price at current book value. B. Acceptance and approval by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court evidenced by an "ORDER" authorizing the sale of certain personal property (as described in attachments herein) to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the amount approved as the Current Book Value. C. Requesting authority to remove said assets listed on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County inventory list after finalizing the sale of equipment to Drainage District #1. 2. AI-51081 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (Article 8) of current contract [C-13-305-10-07] with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba, L&G Engineering, professional services for, "Mile 3 Road (from FM 2221 to FM 492)," to revise the termination date of September 10, 2015 to September 10, 2017 to complete the scope of services for project. F. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-50790 Requesting authority to purchaser a turn-key installation/solution of a new Cat D150-10 generator through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with TASB's-Buyboard Cooperative Purchase Program-Contract #424-13 in the amount of $54,532.93 thru Requisition #281878 for the HC-Sheriff's Motor Pool Bldg.
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-51129 Cause No. C-7758-14-C; Eugenia Andrade vs. Hidalgo County; In the 139th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas D. AI-51108 Claim of Railroad Commission of Texas E. AI-51106 Claim of Jose Rolando Gonzalez, Jr.
24. 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. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-51130 Cause No. C-7758-14-C; Eugenia Andrade vs. Hidalgo County; In the 139th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas D. AI-51109 Claim of Railroad Commission of Texas E. AI-51107 Claim of Jose Rolando Gonzalez, Jr.
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -51143 Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2015 Tax Rate. 7. AI -51078 Discussing, acceptance and action in connection with proposed Amendment #2 to the existing Letter of Engagement with Hon. Michael Lee, Lee Law Firm for: Further Investigations into Conflicts of Interest by and through, the District Manager, Integ Corporation [Godfrey Garza, Jr., President] which were part of the Scope of Services for Amendment 1. 8. AI -51076 A. Requesting approval to purchase four (4) new Caterpillar CT660 Dump Trucks from Holt Truck Centers through the District's Membership with BuyBoard Contract No. 430-13 to include Extended Service Coverage and BuyBoard fees in the total amount of $581,225.64. B. Request approval of a Budget Amendment from the District's un-reserve General fund balance in the amount $581,225.64 for the purchase of the above mention Dump Trucks. 9. AI -51136 2012 Bond Referendum Project A. Approval of offer letter of acceptance and closing documents as it relates to parcel 8, lot 35, Seminole Valley Subdivision Alamo. B. Approval of manual check to be issued for the completion of the acquisition transaction. 10. AI -51091 2013 BOND SERIES A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the provision of Engineering Services as it relates to Pct. 2 - PSJA Lateral Drain Ditch. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on April 28, 2015. B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $135,000.00 for Engineering Services as it relates to Pct. 2 - PSJA Lateral Drain Ditch. C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering; requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $36,000 for Survey Services as it relates to Pct. 2 - PSJA Lateral Drain Ditch. 11. AI -51139 2013 BOND SERIES Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work for Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 "Drain Control Structures - Monte Cristo & Weslaco North Lateral". Contractor: M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC. 12. AI -51154 A. Request acceptance and approval by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors of an "Order" authorizing the Purchase of certain personal property (as described in attachments herein) from Hidalgo County Pct.3 for the agreed upon book value. B. Request approval of a Budget Amendment from District's un-reserve General Fund in the amount of $220,393.94 for the purchase of equipment from Hidalgo County Pct.3. 13. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 15. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 16. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. 2015 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 2015 - County Auditor's Office (1100) B. 2015 - I.T. Dept. / Justice Crt. Tech (1242) C. 2015 - 398th DC (1100) D. 2015 - Pct.1 CRC (1100) E. 2015 - Pct.1 R&B (1200) F. 2015 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100) G. 2015 - Pct.1 Parks (1100) H. 2015 - District Attorney's Office (1100) I. 2015 - Fire Marshal (1100) J. 2015 - WIC Adm. (1292) K. 2015 - I.T. Department (1100) L. 2015 - Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200) M. 2015 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) N. 2015 - Pct. 2 CRC San Juan (1100) O. 2015 - Pct. 2 CRC Alamo (1100) P. 2015 - District Attorney's Office / Grand Jury (1100) Q. 2015 - I.T. Department (1100) R. 2015 - Human Services (1100) S. 2015 - Human Resources (1100) T. 2015 - Elections (1100) U. 2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) V. 2015 - Constable Pct.1 (1100) W. 2015 - Planning Dept. (1100) X. 2015 - Probate Court CCL 3 (1100) Y. 2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) Z. 2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) AA. 2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) BB. 2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) CC. 2015 - District Attorney's Office (1223) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. E-Filing (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to E-Filing in the amount of $267,000.00 to fund replacement of equipment for the Courthouse Network Operations Center (NOC). B. Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Child Welfare Defense to Co. Wide Adm.-Contigency in the amount of $559,142.50. C. Flood Control Water Extraction 2015 (1100): Appproval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Flood Control Water Extraction in the amount of $559,142.50 to fund water extraction services in relation to the flooding event. D. 5th Administrative Judicial Region (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to 5th Adm. Judicial Region in the amount of $5,600.00 to fund the FY 2016 annual assessment for Hidalgo County. E. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (200) to program (041) in the amount of $ 15,000.00. F. Pct.1 C.O.'s (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within C.O.'s Fund 1345 from program (200) to program (422) in the amount of $4,003.00. G. Fire Marshal (1100): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide-Contingency (002) to Fire Marshal (001) in the total amount of $12,688.46 for the purchase of a digital fire extinguisher training system. H. Facilities Management (1100): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide-Contingency (002) to Facilities Management (001) in the total amount of $15,000 to cover invoices and future expenses form Unifirst. I. BCAP Pct.1 (1312): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from La Milpa Subdivision program no.388 to Lorenzana Subdivision, program no.422, in the total amount of $9,789.73. 4. Planning Department: A. 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) 5. Tax Refunds: A. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT R3052.99.001.0001.31 Genesco $2,785.51 B. Account Number Payer Amount M3920.00.012.0004.00 Corelogic $3,322.54 V3053.02.000.0063.00 Corelogic $2,599.21 C. Account Number Payer Amount W5725.03.000.0004.00 Xceed Financial Credit Union $17,663.53 D. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT R2950.99.005.0005.24 OSCAR S WYATT JR., POA BRADFORD A WYATT $2,944.48 T5438.01.005.0016.00 WELLS FARGO $3,126.76 6. Membership Dues: A.Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2015-2016 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for Arcy Duran, CPA, Director of Audit Division, and Yvonne Torres, Revenue Audit Supervisor, in the amount of $130.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 7. Headstart: A. Approval of Special Services Reports for: May, June, July B. Approval of Financial Reports for: May, June, July C. Approval of Children's Applications for: May, June, July & August D. Approval of Meals & Snacks Reports for: May, June, July 8. Budget & Management: A. 2015 Salary & Fringes Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries and FICA fringes from various departments to County Wide Administration-Contingency. B. 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,044,206.26 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/01/15 to 08/14/15. 08/01-07/15 $ 552,988.01 08/08-14/15 $ 491,218.25 TOTAL $1,044,206.26 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 9. 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 FOWARDED 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. Pct. 4 Project Invoices: 1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3157-15(9) for $953.45 submitted by Mata Garcia Architects for the San Carlos Community Resource Center (PO # 700944).; 2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3156-15(14) for $1,978.45 submitted by Mata Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Services Building (PO# 701993). B. 1. Approval to exercise the option for the sixty [60] day grace period extension (as permitted in contract) with Arguindegui Oil Company, under the same terms and condition for: "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids, and Antifreeze) Products" so as to have no lapse in goods while the procurement process is completed; 2. Approval to exercise the option for the sixty [60] day grace period extension (as permitted in contract) with Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, Inc. under the same terms and condition for: "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids, and Antifreeze) Products so as to have no laps in goods while the procurement process is completed. C. Justice of the Peace 3 Place 1: Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH AFICIO MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-TSO-3041 through Requisition #279095 in the amount of $169.10/month-equipment, 5,000 B/W impressions @ $34.50/month & 1,500 color impressions @ $64.20/month with a total of $267.80/month, effective upon approval. D. Pursuant to Paragraph #5 of the current professional physician services agreement (C-14-009-04-22) for inmates between Dr. Marin Garza, MD and Hidalgo County, acceptance of [90] ninety day written notice/letter of resignation/termination effective 10-31-2015 with understanding that in accordance with same contractual provision, Dr. Marin Garza, MD will continue services for an additional thirty [30] days or until 11-30-2015 in the event no physician has been awarded and in place by the termination date. E. Veteran Service Office: Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH AFICIO MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-3041 through Requisition #279991 in the amount of $181.74/month-equipment, 5,000 B/W impressions @ $34.50/month & 1,850 color impressions @ $79.18/month with a total of $295.42/month, effective upon approval. F. Public Defender's Office: Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH AFICIO MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-3041 through Requisition #281576 in the amount of $145.36/month with B/w impressions at $34.50 and color impressions at $79.18 a month effective upon approval. G. Constable Pct. 3: Requesting autority to purchase equipment from Enforcement Video, LLC/Watchguard Video thru our membership/participation with H-GAC EF04-15 in the amount of $11,816.00 thru requisition #281541 to equip units 331 and 332. H. Elections Department: Requesting approval & authority to enter into a Commercial Alarm Monitoring/Equipment Purchase Agreement with Superior Alarms for an initial term of 3 years with continuation of services through the life term of the monitoring agreement, including activation fee and the execution of the required Agreements with Superior Alarms for 2 locations, the Hidalgo County Elections Training Facilities & (Warehouse) thru our membership/participation with Buyboard Contract #s 409-12 & 433-13 thru requisition #281949 in the amount of $1,985.41 and requisition #281915 in the amount of $1,030.75 including the monitoring fee of $25.00 month. I. Information Technology Department: Requesting authority to purchase 3 years renewal of Email Security Anti-Spam support 1K - 1999 users from 08/27/2015 - 08/26/2018 and Smartnet 8x5xnbd ESA c370 Email Security Appliance With SW Support from 04/01/2016 - 08/26/2018 requisition #282034 in the amount of $14,047.00 with Solid Border Inc. thru our membership/participation with buyboard 409-12 for the County wide network. J. Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day extension as provided under the current contract between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Gregorio Pina, III, PHD, for "Professional Psychological Evaluation Services for Detention & Patrol Officers - Sheriff's Office" while procurement process is completed and have no lapse in services. K. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office- "Psychological Evaluation Services for Detention, Patrol, & Communication Officers at Sheriff's Office" RFP No.: 15-206-09-23-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event no proposals, responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. L. Requesting authorization to reject bid(s) received for "Printing and Massive Mail-outs for Voter Registration Cerfications" through the Request for Bid project titled: Hidalgo County Elections Department-"Printing and Massive Mail-outs for Voter Registration Certifications" - No.: 2015-198-08-12-MEG and the approval to re-advertise project, due to modifications of Specifications Packet. M. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County WIC Program- "Lease of Office Space - City of McAllen" RFP No.: 15-261-10-07-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event no proposals, responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. N. Pct. 4 Project Invoices: 1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3155-15(13) for $702.00 submitted by Mata Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Services Building-PO# 701993; 2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 11 for $71,334.47 submitted by JCon Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Facility-PO# 712761. O. 1. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 7 in the amount of $967,259.60 from Central Air and Heating Services, Inc., awarded contractor for the Sheriff’s Office “Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility Roof &/or Air Condition Repairs &/or Replacement”, and as certified for payment by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy Construction Management through contract #C-14-047-01-20; 2. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1263 in the amount of $15,300.00, submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC, C-C-14-360-10-14, for the provision of construction management services for, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement." 3. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 13159-10 in the amount $10,183.00 submitted by Chanin Engineering LLC, contracted engineer for the, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement" C-13-133-07-09
Open Forum
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz: 21A. AI-51104 Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2015 Tax Rate.
AI-50820 A. Public Hearing, at 10:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2016 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Agenda http://agenda.hidalgocounty.us/print_all.cfm?seq=2580&reloaded=true&id= 4 of 84 9/1/2015 2:51 PM Health Care Funding District. D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate of 6%. E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates.(November 30, 2015, February 28, 2016, May 31, 2016 and August 31, 2016) 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures C. AI-50819 Presentation of Walk Across Texas Challenge #4 Winner. D. AI-51061 Requesting approval to submit an Intent to Apply to participate in the next Texas Project Public Health Ready cohort. The Project Public Health Ready is a criteria-based public health preparedness program that assesses local health department capacity and capability to plan for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies. E. AI-51080 Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the TB Federal FY 16 program in the amount of $437,771.00 in grant funds and $87,554.00 in local match funds. The grant period will run from 01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016.
AI-51000 DA's- State Supplement (1281): 1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2015-2016 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2015-2016 D.A. State Supplement Grant. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,500.00. 4. Approval to create one (1) Part Time position and approval to waive the posting procedures: 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-51052 DA-HCDA-VU Presentation of the "Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office - Victims Unit" (HCDA-VU) for the following: -Eligibility Policy -Victim Assistance Program Rules, Regulations and Policy Handbook C. AI-51036 DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) in the amount of $42,000 effective 09/01/2015 thru 08/31/2016. 2. Approval and authorization for County Judge to sign the grant contract. 3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 VCL grant. 4. Approval to appropriate the FY 2016 VCLG grant funds. 5. Approval to create one (1) Full Time position as follows: 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court approval. 7. Approval to reclassify fringe benefit expenditures to the Criminal DA - General Fund account.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-50862 HIDTA 1. Authorization to purchase five (5) additional wireless devices through the County membership/participation with Contract DIR-SDD-1779 (Requisition No. 00283136) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Constables: A. AI-51053 Constable Precinct No. 4: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Norberto Guerra as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-51054 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County (Sheriff's Office) and Edinburg CISD Police Department for Shooting Range Use/Training. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign agreement.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra: A. AI-51072 Presentation and acceptance of Audit Report submitted by the Emergency Services District No. 2 for year ended December 31, 2014 B. AI-51073 Discussion and Action to adopt Hidalgo County Resolution of Intent to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) along with accompanying report for Hidalgo County PACE Program as required by Tex. Local Gov’t Code Section 399.009 C. AI-51111 1. Approval to accept settlement offer from TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool in the amount of $8,544.90 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1) 2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Property Damage Release form and any other documents to settle auto accident claim with TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool. (Precinct 1) D. AI-51148 Requesting permission to utilize the open forum area on courthouse grounds for a Prayer Rally on Saturday, 9/19/15 from 9am to 12pm E. AI-51152 Requesting permission to utilize the open forum area on courthouse grounds for the 1st Annual Hidalgo County Suicide Awareness Day Event on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 7-9pm.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez: A. AI-51123 Precinct 4 - Parks (1100)/ Rd. Maintenance(1200): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) regular Full-time Park Maintenance Supervisor position, slot no. 0013 (Dept. 124/Prog. 009), proposed budgeted salary of $38,949.00, and transfer in employee no. 073083, effective next full pay period, 09/07/15. 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-51099 Sheriff's Office (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 09/07/2015: 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action. C. AI-51103 Precinct #1 - Road Maintenance (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to extend one (1) FT temporary position not to exceed 12/31/15, effective 09/16/2015: 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.
Community Service Agency - Jaime Longoria: A. AI-51087 Approval of Proclamation declaring 09/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Day B. AI-51093 Resolution in acknowledgment of assistance provided by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the residents of Hidalgo County C. AI-51049 1. Consideration, Discussion and Possible Action regarding salary adjustment for employee #990690, slot #038 from $9.27 per hour to $10.10 per hour to be in compliance with Hidalgo County minimum wage rate. 2. Approval of revised 2015 salary schedule. D. AI-51060 1. Declare as surplus open air single axle trailer inventory# CHCSA 187 2. Authorization to transfer open air single axle trailer inventory# CHCSA 187 to Hidalgo County Emergency Management Department E. AI-51092 Six month status report regarding Hidalgo County Community Service Agency F. AI-51114 1. Declare surplus 1994 Ford Truck 3/4 ton inventory item#CHCSA 201 2. Authorization to transfer 1994 Ford Truck 3/4 ton inventory item #CHCSA 201 to Hidalgo County Fixed Assets Division for proper disposition.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez A. AI-50930 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless device with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: B. AI-51033 Executive Office: Authorization and approval for new wireless device service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: A. AI-51018 Requesting approval to appoint new County Extension Agent-4-H, Kimberly Guillen. Agent will commence employment as follows:
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores: A. AI-50870 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional One Year Term the Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair Services Contract (under same terms and conditions) with Roberto Ontiveros, dba, JR Electric B. AI-50871 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Amend the Interlocal Agreement, for a Facility, with the McAllen Housing Authority (McAllen V Head Start Center) C. AI-50872 Discussion/Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco Independent School District D. AI-50873 Discussion/Approval of Area Distribution 2015-2016
Auditor's Office - Ray Eufracio: A. AI-51117 1. Approval of 2015 Certification of New Sources of Revenue 2. Presentation of 2016 Statement of Estimated Available Resources
Planning Department - T.J. Arredondo: A. AI-50986 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Cantu Acres Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Edmundo Cantu) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) 2. Preliminary Approval a. Replat of Lot 3 Bernal Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Richard A. Garza) (Mile 12 North Road & F.M. 491) b. Maravillas Estates Ph. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Elias Woloski) (Lott Road & Midway Road) c. Juliway Estates Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Kyndel Bennett) (F.M. 493 & Anderson Road) 3. Final Approval a. San Joaquin Ph. 2 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Herb Schurlock) (Val Verde Road [F.M. 1423] & Minnesota Road) 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Quad Vegas Ranches Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Richard A. Garza) (Mile 15 ½ North Road & Mile 6 West Road) 5. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Coronado Subdivision – Pct. 1 b. Sunflower Gardens Subdivision - Pct. 4 c. Sunflower Gardens Subdivision - Pct. 4
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-51116 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Pharr, concerning certain road improvements to C. AI-51098 CO2014 - Pct. 2 (1345) Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,245,217.08 to fund the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project. Eldora Road from FM 3662 (Jackson Road) to I Road. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding certain Phase I, II, and III road improvements to Eldora Road from FM 3662 (Jackson Road) to I Road. B. AI-51086 1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on (AI#50785 CC 8/17/2015) ICA between Hidalgo County, City of San Juan, and the City of Alamo for road improvements to Cesar Chavez Road from Nolana Loop to Business 83. 2. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo, City of San Juan, and City of Alamo, concerning certain road improvements to Cesar Chavez Road from Nolana Loop South to Business 83. 3. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding certain Phase I, II, and III road improvements to Cesar Chavez Road from Nolana Loop South to Bus 83.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz: A. AI-51104 Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2015 Tax Rate. B. AI-51077 Presentation on disposition of county properties status update. C. AI-51074 Requesting approval to complete and submit credit application to Holt CAT for the lease of machinery and equipment from vendor with authority for County Judge to sign credit application. D. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-51156 WIC Adm. (1292): Approval of deobligation of funds for the WIC Adm. in the amount of $245,000.00. 2. AI-50978 Pct 3 Rd. Maint. (1200): 1. Approval of certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of Alton for the Palm Lake Estates improvement project. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds into Pct 3 Rd Maint in the amount of $121,417.24. E. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-51062 Pct. 4 San Carlos CRC Sunflower (1100): Approval of interfund transfer from Pct. 4 R & B (fund 1200, program #158) to Pct.4 San Carlos CRC Sunflower (fund 1100, program #123) in the amount of $5,621.90 to fund machinery & equipment expenditures. 2. AI-50993 Pct 4 Drain Hoehn Project (1200): Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Pct 4 Drain Hoehn Project (1200) in the amount of $42,900.53 to partially fund expenditures related to the Hoehn Sanitary Sewer Project.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar: 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 FOWARDED 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-50889 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering, for "On Call Services-Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO)Representation,"as approved for negotiations on CC 7/7/15. b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (monthly lump sum fee of $7,681.76 effective September 2015) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for engineering services for "Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO) Representation." c. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering for "On Call Services-Traffic Studies County Wide, " as approved for negotiations on CC 7/7/15. 2. AI-50961 Pursuant to Option 2/B selected [HCCC 08-18-15], acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract for: "Professional Energy Consulting Services to Assist Hidalgo County to Procure Electric Energy Services" with Texas Energy Consultants for RFP 2015-028. 3. AI-51064 Precinct #1: Acceptance and approval to issue payment to Citi-Bank Corporate/Credit Card in the amount of $123.76X2=$247.52 [no show charge for 2 single nights] for a former elected official and a staff member [although POs were issued-Pct. canceled same since trip was not taken but did not account for penalty of one night charges] due since 2011. 4. AI-50759 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the second and final extension as stipulated and provided in the following service contract for - "Security Guard Services" for Hidalgo County" E-14-342-08-25 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Valley Metro Security, LLC. 5. AI-50967 Under current Contract #C-14-313-10-14 for "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal Services: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze", discussion and action on options related to this agreement due to Sale by contracted vendor: FCC Environmental, LLC to HCC Corporation, LLC-Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. including, but not limited to the following: A. Acceptance and approval of First Amendment to Contract C-14-313-10-14 in connection to the name change due to the sale of the business/assets by FCC Environmental, LLC to new owner HCC Corporation, LLC-Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc; B. Discussion & consideration of a written request from Heritage_Crystal Clean, LLL [through Marc J. Kroll-Div. Vice. Pres.] for HCCC to permit the expiration of this current agreement [11-01-15] and authorize the new advertising of the project [based on falling oil market] as detailed in correspondence herein; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, C. Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's SOLE option to extend Contract C-14-313-10-14 with Heritage-Crystal Clean, fka, FCC Environmental, LLC, for one (1) year [contract permits (2)-(1) year extensions] under same rates, terms and conditions [$1.10/gal.] for the provision of: "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal Services: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze"; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE; D. Approval of a sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided under Contract #C-14-313-10-14 with Heritage-Crystal Clean for the provision of: "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal Services: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze" so as to have no lapse in services while the procurement process is completed; and E. Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that no bids are received and/or rejected and project is still required) and approval of the basic packet [i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft service agreement] for the RFB titled: "Collection, Recycling and/or Disposal: Used Oil, Oil Filter and Antifreeze". B. County Judge's Office 1. AI-51115 A. Presentation by John Phillips for Enviro-Lite Solutions, LLC of the final report of the Comprehensive Light Audit & Analysis of all County-owned buildings and parking lots [as authorized by HCCC on 12-16-14 at no cost]; B. Presentation of the recommendations on upgrades and/or retro-fitting of all lighting in County-owned buildings & parking lots with any options HCCC may want to consider including, but not limited to the following: 1. Authorization for HC to proceed to prepare packets and request proposals from Cooperative Purchasing Awarded vendors for the complete and total upgrades and/or retrofitting of all lighting in County-owned buildings & parking lots; 2. Authorization for HC-DBM to commence the process of finding financing options for the complete and total upgrades and/or retrofitting of lighting in County-owned buildings & parking lots in the event HCCC decides to purchase the Upgrades and Retrofit Lighting Project; 3. Other options as may be necessary to complete this project. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-51126 Requesting authority to advertise for sealed bids with Procurement Packet to be developed and drafted by both Purchasing Dept. and DBM [specifications, requirements, terms & conditions, etc.] with input and final review by Precincts for a local contract titled: Brush/Debris Collection Services for Hidalgo County commencing with Precinct No. 1. 2. AI-50964 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional geo-technical engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional architectural services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional geo-technical engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects. 3. AI-50963 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional architectural services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional engineering services for (on call services) for Pct. #1 projects. D. Pct. 2 1. AI-51121 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering, for "Cesar Chavez Rd (from Business 83 to E. Nolana Loop) Project for Pct 2,"as approved for negotiations on CC 8/18/15; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $1,151,217.08) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering to provide the Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design and Design Survey for Phase I for, "Cesar Chavez Road Project"; c. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-300-09-01, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. for land surveying for the Cesar Chavez Road Project. 2. AI-51134 Acceptance and approval of Change Order #1 [with an additional cost of $94K] submitted through Raul Sesin, PE to construction contract C-15-209-07-21 between Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 and Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for: Sioux Road Improvements amending the an addition [from I Road to 3,500 feet East of Raul Longoria Road] with authority to execute document. E. Pct. 3 1. AI-50996 A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151, discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" as detailed in Exhibit "A" including to establish the sell price at current book value. B. Acceptance and approval by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court evidenced by an "ORDER" authorizing the sale of certain personal property (as described in attachments herein) to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the amount approved as the Current Book Value. C. Requesting authority to remove said assets listed on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County inventory list after finalizing the sale of equipment to Drainage District #1. 2. AI-51081 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (Article 8) of current contract [C-13-305-10-07] with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba, L&G Engineering, professional services for, "Mile 3 Road (from FM 2221 to FM 492)," to revise the termination date of September 10, 2015 to September 10, 2017 to complete the scope of services for project. F. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-50790 Requesting authority to purchaser a turn-key installation/solution of a new Cat D150-10 generator through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with TASB's-Buyboard Cooperative Purchase Program-Contract #424-13 in the amount of $54,532.93 thru Requisition #281878 for the HC-Sheriff's Motor Pool Bldg.
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-51129 Cause No. C-7758-14-C; Eugenia Andrade vs. Hidalgo County; In the 139th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas D. AI-51108 Claim of Railroad Commission of Texas E. AI-51106 Claim of Jose Rolando Gonzalez, Jr.
24. 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. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-51130 Cause No. C-7758-14-C; Eugenia Andrade vs. Hidalgo County; In the 139th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas D. AI-51109 Claim of Railroad Commission of Texas E. AI-51107 Claim of Jose Rolando Gonzalez, Jr.