1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
4. Approval of Consent Agenda 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 - CC #3 Probate Court (1243) B. 2015 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) C. 2015 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200) D. 2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) E. 2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) F. 2015 - WIC (1292) G. 2015 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) H. 2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / CPS-HAZARDS (1293) I. 2015 - Fire Marshal (1100) J. 2015 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. 2015 - J.P. Pct. 4 Pl. 1 - (1100) L. 2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) M. 2015 - County Clerk (1100) N. 2015 - Tax Office (1100) O. 2015 - District Attorney (1100) P. 2015 - 370th District Court (1100) Q. 2015 - Planning Department (1100) R. 2015 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden (1284) S. 2015 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden (1284) T. 2015 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: C. Pct. 1 Sanitation & Parks (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct. 1 Sanitation (program #001) and Pct. 1 Parks (program #013) in the amount of $72,000.00 to fund security services & brush/debris collection services. D. Visiting Judges (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Visiting Judges in the amount of $160,000. 4. Monthly Fee Reports: A. Revised July 2015 Monthly Fee Report for District Clerk B. District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of September 2015 $446,817.45 C. District Attorney's Office 2015 September - Hot Checks Fees Monthly Report 5. Membership Dues: A. Precinct 4 (1200): Approval to pay International Right of Way Association membership dues for Mr. Joe Ochoa with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Req # 285447) 6. Auditor's Office: A. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 7. Budget & Management: A. Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. 8. 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. Commissioner Precinct 4: Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease for a Xerox Copier Model WC5945APT through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation [DIR-TSO-3043; Exp. 6/16/19] through Requisition #286072 in the amount of $156.10/month-equipment, Maintenance @ $55.00/month which includes 20,000 B/W impressions and all supplies (except paper) and overages billed @ $0.0045/impression for a total monthly cost of $211.10; effective upon approval and delivery & installation. B. Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 6 in connection to contract No. C-14-362-10-28 with 2GS, LLC for the project: -Hidalgo County Precinct #1 -SIOUX ROAD PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [from Tower Road to Val Verde Road] as recommended by Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E. C. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [i.e. requirements, legal notice,draft requirement agreement, etc.] as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)-"Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas In Pct 3" [on an " as needed basis] RFP No.: 2015-260-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event No acceptance responses are received and / or are rejected and project is still required. D. Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first (1) year of the additional two (2) one (1) year terms as stipulated in the current contract (C-14-276-12-16) for: Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department-" Indigent Health Care Computer Software" unter the same rates terms and conditions with: Network Sciences, Inc. E. Ratification for all applicable HC Elected Offices, Departments, Agencies or Programs [through all funding sources] of City of Elsa utility services [including or not limited to: water, sewer, garbage/trash collection, etc.] for the purpose of authorizing bill payments to the City of Elsa for each applicable account.. F. Sheriff's Office: Requesting authority to purchase Command Staff Portraits in the amount of $635.46 thru Staples thru our membership/participation with Buyboard contract #407-12. G. 275th District Court: Requesting authority to enter into a 36-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 #284855 in the amount of $164.38/month-equipment, 2,500 B/W impressions @ $0.0069 - $17.25/month & 250 color impressions @ $0.0428 - $10.70/month with a total of $192.33/month, effective upon approval I. On behalf of the Hon. J.P. Homer Jasso, Sr., Pct. #4, Pl. 2, Roberto Leal, Court Coordinator is requesting the removal of fixed assets [detailed in supporting documentation attached herein] from the County's inventory listing. J. Aleida S. Lopez, Court Coordinator of J.P. Pct 4 P.L. 1 is formally requesting the removal of fixed assets from the county's inventory listing. (backup information is attached) K. Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement, etc.] as attached hereto for Hidalgo County - [all funding sources, programs, agencies & entities] - Mailing Services" RFB No. 2015-323-11-18-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event NO BIDS received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 2015 General Fund Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Countywide Adm.-Contingency account. B. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (200) and program (192) to program (198) in the amount of $ 51,268.00. 8. Purchasing Dept: H. Texas Agrilife Extension Service: Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new (capital) lease copier for a WC7835PT through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation DIR-TSO-3043 through Requisition #284199 in the amount of $162.01/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $172.01/month effective upon approval.
Moment of Silence
Open Forum
Sheriff's Office: A. 51854 Notification of certification by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on yearly inspection of the HCSO Adult Detention Center. B. 51762 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding for Shooting Range Use/Training between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and a. U.S. Department of Agriculture b. Texas Department of Criminal Justice c. Willacy County Sheriff's Office 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign the three documents.
Executive Office: A. 51809 Consideration and action to approve settlement offer from Chubb Group Of Insurance Companies for $35,353.62 for damages sustained to the Sheriff Office during the rain event from May 12, 2015 through May 15, 2015.
Fire Marshal's Office: A. 51727 Acceptance and approval to reimburse Luis Gutierrez in the amount of $229.20 for the cremation of K-9 Outlaw, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 51842 Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200): 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. 4 Misc. Reimbursements - Effluent Line Project. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Pct 4 in the amount of $106,045.23 and $24,066.50.
51823 Approval of automated clearing house (ACH) payment to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) via Pay.gov for the County's 2015 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Transitional Reinsurance fee of $290,620.00.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 51842 Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200): 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. 4 Misc. Reimbursements - Effluent Line Project. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Pct 4 in the amount of $106,045.23 and $24,066.50.
B. Budget Appropriations: 1. 51857 CO 2015A (1347): Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $16,000,000.00 to fund various precinct projects from proceeds received from Certificate of Obligation, Series 2015A. C. 51865 Pct. 4 Recovery Project (1100): Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint program 007 (1200) to Doolittle Recovery Project program 162 (1100) in the total amount of $80,000.00.
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. Pct. 1 1. 51818 Presentation of sole/quote received from Republic Services, Inc. [as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for the purpose of award and approval of contract [but in no event to exceed $50K] for Request for Sealed Quotes titled: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1-"Collection of Brush-Debris Project" RFSQ No:2015-314-10-09-SMA. B. Pct. 2 1. 51861 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $6,912.09) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-125-04-14, to provide Construction Material Testing Services for the Pct. 2 Owassa Road (Raul Longoria to Alamo Rd) Project. 2. 51862 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 6 (with an estimated cost of $3,456.05) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-125-04-14, to provide Construction Material Testing Services for the Pct. 2 Ridge Road (Stewart to Cesar Chavez Rd) Project. C. CAP Pct. 1 1. 51775 Acceptance and approval of the following for C-CAP-15-196-07-21 Delta West Subdivision between Hidalgo County and 2GS, LLC as submitted through project engineer DOS Logistics, Inc.: A. Final construction contract (CC award on 07-21-15) in the amount of $406,722.20; B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee [historically] Raul Lozano to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". D. Sheriff's Office 1. 51843 A. Presentation of a request by Dr. Marin Garza, MD for HCCC to accept the withdrawal/rescission of his Letter of Resignation [CC/AI #50831 of 09-01-15 effective 11-01-15] for physician services to HC Inmates and thus continuing his current agreement until it's expiration in May of 2016; B. Acceptance and approval for HCCC to accept Dr. Marin Garza, MD request to lower his malpractice insurance coverage from their current limits and amend them to coincide with those required by other state agencies [i.e. State Prison and MHMR] of $200K/600K [with the exception of surgery & obstetrics which are not part of the services rendered to HC] with said amended coverage to run until his current agreement's expiration. E. Co. Wide 1. 51496 a. Presentation of the scoring and evaluation grids (for the purposes of ranking for award by CC) of the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals (RFP's) for: "Section 125 Voluntary Insurance Products and COBRA Administration Services" for Hidalgo County (including all funding sources, programs, agencies & entities)"; b. Award of the "Section 125 Voluntary Insurance Products and COBRA Administration Services for Hidalgo County-(including all funding sources, programs & entities)" for the following: 1. Accidental Plan:_______________________ 2. Cancer Plan:_______________________ 3. Combined Short & Long Term Disability:______________________ 4. Critical Illness Plan:____________________ 5. Dental Plan:_________________ 6. Vision Plan:_______________ 7. Whole Life Plan:________________________ c. Authority to finalize and/or negotiate (if required) Agreement(s) for the Voluntary Insurance Products and COBRA Administration Services.
13. 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 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 51820 Pending/potential litigation - County of Hidalgo v. Volkswagon Group of America Inc., Audi of America LLC. and all other entities liable under the Texas Clean Air Act D. 51798 C-4976-15-D; Disability Rights Texas v. J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in his official capacity as the Sheriff of Hidalgo County E. 51845 C-5029-15-D; Alvaro Aguilera v. County of Hidalgo and Cesar Solis in his official capacity 17. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
4. Approval of Consent Agenda 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 - CC #3 Probate Court (1243) B. 2015 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) C. 2015 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200) D. 2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) E. 2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) F. 2015 - WIC (1292) G. 2015 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) H. 2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / CPS-HAZARDS (1293) I. 2015 - Fire Marshal (1100) J. 2015 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. 2015 - J.P. Pct. 4 Pl. 1 - (1100) L. 2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) M. 2015 - County Clerk (1100) N. 2015 - Tax Office (1100) O. 2015 - District Attorney (1100) P. 2015 - 370th District Court (1100) Q. 2015 - Planning Department (1100) R. 2015 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden (1284) S. 2015 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden (1284) T. 2015 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: C. Pct. 1 Sanitation & Parks (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct. 1 Sanitation (program #001) and Pct. 1 Parks (program #013) in the amount of $72,000.00 to fund security services & brush/debris collection services. D. Visiting Judges (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Visiting Judges in the amount of $160,000. 4. Monthly Fee Reports: A. Revised July 2015 Monthly Fee Report for District Clerk B. District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of September 2015 $446,817.45 C. District Attorney's Office 2015 September - Hot Checks Fees Monthly Report 5. Membership Dues: A. Precinct 4 (1200): Approval to pay International Right of Way Association membership dues for Mr. Joe Ochoa with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Req # 285447) 6. Auditor's Office: A. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 7. Budget & Management: A. Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. 8. 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. Commissioner Precinct 4: Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease for a Xerox Copier Model WC5945APT through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation [DIR-TSO-3043; Exp. 6/16/19] through Requisition #286072 in the amount of $156.10/month-equipment, Maintenance @ $55.00/month which includes 20,000 B/W impressions and all supplies (except paper) and overages billed @ $0.0045/impression for a total monthly cost of $211.10; effective upon approval and delivery & installation. B. Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 6 in connection to contract No. C-14-362-10-28 with 2GS, LLC for the project: -Hidalgo County Precinct #1 -SIOUX ROAD PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [from Tower Road to Val Verde Road] as recommended by Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E. C. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [i.e. requirements, legal notice,draft requirement agreement, etc.] as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)-"Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas In Pct 3" [on an " as needed basis] RFP No.: 2015-260-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event No acceptance responses are received and / or are rejected and project is still required. D. Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first (1) year of the additional two (2) one (1) year terms as stipulated in the current contract (C-14-276-12-16) for: Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department-" Indigent Health Care Computer Software" unter the same rates terms and conditions with: Network Sciences, Inc. E. Ratification for all applicable HC Elected Offices, Departments, Agencies or Programs [through all funding sources] of City of Elsa utility services [including or not limited to: water, sewer, garbage/trash collection, etc.] for the purpose of authorizing bill payments to the City of Elsa for each applicable account.. F. Sheriff's Office: Requesting authority to purchase Command Staff Portraits in the amount of $635.46 thru Staples thru our membership/participation with Buyboard contract #407-12. G. 275th District Court: Requesting authority to enter into a 36-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 #284855 in the amount of $164.38/month-equipment, 2,500 B/W impressions @ $0.0069 - $17.25/month & 250 color impressions @ $0.0428 - $10.70/month with a total of $192.33/month, effective upon approval I. On behalf of the Hon. J.P. Homer Jasso, Sr., Pct. #4, Pl. 2, Roberto Leal, Court Coordinator is requesting the removal of fixed assets [detailed in supporting documentation attached herein] from the County's inventory listing. J. Aleida S. Lopez, Court Coordinator of J.P. Pct 4 P.L. 1 is formally requesting the removal of fixed assets from the county's inventory listing. (backup information is attached) K. Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement, etc.] as attached hereto for Hidalgo County - [all funding sources, programs, agencies & entities] - Mailing Services" RFB No. 2015-323-11-18-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event NO BIDS received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 2015 General Fund Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Countywide Adm.-Contingency account. B. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (200) and program (192) to program (198) in the amount of $ 51,268.00. 8. Purchasing Dept: H. Texas Agrilife Extension Service: Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new (capital) lease copier for a WC7835PT through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation DIR-TSO-3043 through Requisition #284199 in the amount of $162.01/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $172.01/month effective upon approval.
Moment of Silence
Open Forum
Sheriff's Office: A. 51854 Notification of certification by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on yearly inspection of the HCSO Adult Detention Center. B. 51762 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding for Shooting Range Use/Training between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and a. U.S. Department of Agriculture b. Texas Department of Criminal Justice c. Willacy County Sheriff's Office 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign the three documents.
Executive Office: A. 51809 Consideration and action to approve settlement offer from Chubb Group Of Insurance Companies for $35,353.62 for damages sustained to the Sheriff Office during the rain event from May 12, 2015 through May 15, 2015.
Fire Marshal's Office: A. 51727 Acceptance and approval to reimburse Luis Gutierrez in the amount of $229.20 for the cremation of K-9 Outlaw, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 51842 Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200): 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. 4 Misc. Reimbursements - Effluent Line Project. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Pct 4 in the amount of $106,045.23 and $24,066.50.
51823 Approval of automated clearing house (ACH) payment to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) via Pay.gov for the County's 2015 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Transitional Reinsurance fee of $290,620.00.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 51842 Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200): 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. 4 Misc. Reimbursements - Effluent Line Project. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Pct 4 in the amount of $106,045.23 and $24,066.50.
B. Budget Appropriations: 1. 51857 CO 2015A (1347): Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $16,000,000.00 to fund various precinct projects from proceeds received from Certificate of Obligation, Series 2015A. C. 51865 Pct. 4 Recovery Project (1100): Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint program 007 (1200) to Doolittle Recovery Project program 162 (1100) in the total amount of $80,000.00.
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. Pct. 1 1. 51818 Presentation of sole/quote received from Republic Services, Inc. [as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for the purpose of award and approval of contract [but in no event to exceed $50K] for Request for Sealed Quotes titled: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1-"Collection of Brush-Debris Project" RFSQ No:2015-314-10-09-SMA. B. Pct. 2 1. 51861 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $6,912.09) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-125-04-14, to provide Construction Material Testing Services for the Pct. 2 Owassa Road (Raul Longoria to Alamo Rd) Project. 2. 51862 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 6 (with an estimated cost of $3,456.05) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-125-04-14, to provide Construction Material Testing Services for the Pct. 2 Ridge Road (Stewart to Cesar Chavez Rd) Project. C. CAP Pct. 1 1. 51775 Acceptance and approval of the following for C-CAP-15-196-07-21 Delta West Subdivision between Hidalgo County and 2GS, LLC as submitted through project engineer DOS Logistics, Inc.: A. Final construction contract (CC award on 07-21-15) in the amount of $406,722.20; B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee [historically] Raul Lozano to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". D. Sheriff's Office 1. 51843 A. Presentation of a request by Dr. Marin Garza, MD for HCCC to accept the withdrawal/rescission of his Letter of Resignation [CC/AI #50831 of 09-01-15 effective 11-01-15] for physician services to HC Inmates and thus continuing his current agreement until it's expiration in May of 2016; B. Acceptance and approval for HCCC to accept Dr. Marin Garza, MD request to lower his malpractice insurance coverage from their current limits and amend them to coincide with those required by other state agencies [i.e. State Prison and MHMR] of $200K/600K [with the exception of surgery & obstetrics which are not part of the services rendered to HC] with said amended coverage to run until his current agreement's expiration. E. Co. Wide 1. 51496 a. Presentation of the scoring and evaluation grids (for the purposes of ranking for award by CC) of the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals (RFP's) for: "Section 125 Voluntary Insurance Products and COBRA Administration Services" for Hidalgo County (including all funding sources, programs, agencies & entities)"; b. Award of the "Section 125 Voluntary Insurance Products and COBRA Administration Services for Hidalgo County-(including all funding sources, programs & entities)" for the following: 1. Accidental Plan:_______________________ 2. Cancer Plan:_______________________ 3. Combined Short & Long Term Disability:______________________ 4. Critical Illness Plan:____________________ 5. Dental Plan:_________________ 6. Vision Plan:_______________ 7. Whole Life Plan:________________________ c. Authority to finalize and/or negotiate (if required) Agreement(s) for the Voluntary Insurance Products and COBRA Administration Services.
13. 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 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 51820 Pending/potential litigation - County of Hidalgo v. Volkswagon Group of America Inc., Audi of America LLC. and all other entities liable under the Texas Clean Air Act D. 51798 C-4976-15-D; Disability Rights Texas v. J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in his official capacity as the Sheriff of Hidalgo County E. 51845 C-5029-15-D; Alvaro Aguilera v. County of Hidalgo and Cesar Solis in his official capacity 17. Adjourn