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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
November 10, 2015
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Open Forum
 
6.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 52030   Presentation of House Resolution to Kevin Oaks by Texas House Representative Terry Canales
 
B. 52180   Resolution in Honor of Retired CBP Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Patrol Agent Kevin Oaks
 
C. 52029   Presentation of House Resolution to David P. Higgerson by Texas House Representative Terry Canales
 
D. 52127   Proclamation declaring Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 as the Great American Smoke-Out Day in Hidalgo County.
 
E. 52175   Proclamation Declaring November 2015 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
 
7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 51889   DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Border Prosecution Unit Grant in the amount of $355,000.00, effective 09/01/2015 through 08/31/2016.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 Border Prosecution Unit grant funds.
3. Approval to appropriate the FY 2016 Border Prosecution Unit grant funds.
4. Approval to appropriate HB65 funds.
5. Approval to create the following position:

Slot# Dept/Program Position Title Proposed Salary/Allowance
G005 080-012
Assistant District Attorney III
 $79,469.45
A140 080-007 $900.00

6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court approval.
 
B. 52057   DA -Federal Sharing-U.S. Department of Justice (1256)
Appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to fund the purchase of equipment for law enforcement personnel.
 
8.   Juvenile Probation:
 
A. 52084   Requesting approval to process payment as a claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice # Dates Amount
Gloria Flores Interpreting Services 093015 9/14/15 & 10/02/15 $200.00

 
9.   Constables:
 
A. 52120   Constable Pct. 3 - Operation Stonegarden (1284): Approval to appropriate the budget for the Constable Precinct No. 3 portion of the FY2014 Operation Stonegarden Grant Phase II in the total amount of $57,973.88.
 
10.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 52163   Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (Verizon Wireless, DIR-SDD-1779), presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Link Card Request) for the following: Approval for requisition # 287266 for 8 Data Link Hosted Access for skytower modems ($37.99 per month)
 
B. 52128   Sheriff's Department-ICE Overtime (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)FY 2016 in the amount of $15,000.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for ICE overtime funding.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00.
 
C. 52076  
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2014 (2nd phase) for the amount of $1,567,593.27.
2. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2014 Operation Stonegarden Grant (2nd phase).
4. Approval to appropriate the budget for Sheriff's Office portion of the FY 2014 Operation Stonegarden Grant (2nd Phase) in the amount of $672,110.20.
5. Approval to appropriate the budgets for the (13) thirteen cities' portion of the FY 2014 Operation Stonegarden Grant (2nd phase) in the amount of $708,045.55.
City of 2nd Phase
1 Alamo 27,081.88
2 Donna 29,959.23
3 Edinburg 100,071.41
4 Hidalgo 93,827.49
5 La Joya 28,250.00
6 Mercedes 42,083.60
7 Mission 92,807.49
8 Palmview 40,500.00
9 Penitas 33,807.05
10 Pharr 89,760.00
11 San Juan 37,292.40
12 Sullivan City 30,105.00
13 Weslaco 62,500.00
Total 708,045.55
 
D. 52086  
Sheriff's Office - OCDETF (1284)
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF Grant Contract.
3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF Grant Award in the amount of $15,800.00(in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1006).
 
E. 51945   1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Shooting Range Use/Training between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and
a. Federal Bureau of Investigation
b. U.S. Probation Office

2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign both documents.
 
F. 51990   Authorization and approval to submit a State Administrative Agency Extension Request Form in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2014 and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required document.
 
G. 52028   1. Approval to appropriate monies received from the sale of weapons in the amount of $18,575 into the Sheriff's Office budget.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the amount of $18,575.
3. Approval of budget appropriation for $18,575 in the Sheriff's Office Budget.
 
11.   Executive Office:
 
A. 52200  
Discussion and action authorizing Mr. Raul Silguero as the designated signator in addition to Ms. Esther Cortez for the Department of Human Resources
 
B. 52188   Presentation and acceptance of Audit Report submitted by the Emergency Services District No. 1 for year ended December 31, 2014
 
C. 52039   Approval of 2016 Proposed Holidays
 
D. 52063  
Requesting permission by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use the county square for the following events:
Night of Lights Parade on Friday, December 4, 2015 (evening)
48th Annual Fiesta Edinburg Celebration on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
 
E. 52157  
Consideration and approval to grant the Health Department and HidalgoFit permission to partner with the American Cancer Society & Tobacco Prevention & Control Coalition in setting up an information booth from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16th at the Hidalgo County Courthouse in support of the Great American Smoke-Out Day which will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 19th
 
F. 52142   1. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board
2. Approval of Hurricane Worksite Agreement and authorization from Commissioners Court for county representatives from the different worksites to sign agreements (all 4 precincts).
 
G. 52060   Facilities Management:
Approval of credit application and agreement with Crawford Electric Supply Company, Inc. in order to purchase electrical supplies for County Buildings and authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign document(s)
 
H. 52067   Approval to accept settlement check from Chubb Group of Insurance Companies in the amount of $35,353.62 for property damages sustained during the rain event from May 12, 2015 through May 15, 2015. (Sheriff Office)
 
12.   Indigent Defense Program:
 
A. 52034   Requesting approval to submit application for FY2016 Indigent Defense Formula Grant
 
13.   Human Resources:
 
A. 52169   CCL#8 (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) Temporary full time Clerk I position, Slot T006 at $10.10 per hour, not to exceed through December 31, 2015.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
 
B. 52032  
Health & Human Services Dept (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, 11/16/2015:
Action Dept/
Program		 Slot# Position Title Current
Budgeted
Salary		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary		 Net Change
Delete 340-001 0032 Eligibility Specialist I $24,929.00 $0.00 <$24,929.00>
Delete 340-003 0003 Director of Nursing $81,755.00 $0.00 <$81,755.00>
Delete 340-003 0018 HR Coordinator III $49,646.00 $0.00 <$49,646.00>
340-005 G021 $10,300.00 $0.00 <$10,300.00>
Delete 340-003 0037 Clerk III $26,330.00 $0.00 <$26,330.00>
Delete 340-003 G076 Billing Supervisor $41,280.00 $0.00 <$41,280.00>
Create 340-003 0144 EMR/Database System Analyst $0.00 $53,665.00 $53,665.00
340-005 0023 $0.00 $3,335.00 $3,335.00
Create 340-003 0145 Director of Clinical Care Services $0.00 $90,000.00 $90,000.00
Create 340-003 0146 Administrative Assistant II $0.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Create 340-003 0147 Health Services Billing Supervisor $0.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00

3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
 
C. 52042   Hidalgo County Clerk (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, 11/16/2015:
Action Dept/
Program		 Slot# Position
Title		 Current
Budgeted Salary		 Proposed
Position Title		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary		 Net Change
Salary Adjustment (Decrease) 180-001 0005 Internal Auditor III $52,071.00 Internal Auditor III $50,000.00 <$2,071.00>
Delete 180-001 0027 Deputy County Clerk I $28,840.00 - $0.00 <$28,840.00>
Create 180-001 0076 - $0.00 Administrative Assistant II $30,911.00 $30,911.00

3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
 
D. 51970  
Tax Office (1100) / Special Vehicle Inventory (1246):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to delete/add supplement pay to various slots, as listed below, effective next full pay period, 11/16/2015:
Action Fund Dept. /
Program
Slot #		 Position Title Current
Budgeted
Salary/Supplement		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary/Supplement		 Net
Change
Salary
Auto Allowance
(Delete) Supplement Pay
 1100 140-001 0003 Property Tax Manager
$65,507.00
$2,800.00
$65,507.00
$2,800.00
 $0.00
$0.00
1246 140-003 0002 $3,000.00 $0.00 ($3,000.00)
Salary
(Delete) Supplement Pay
 1100 140-001 0008 Accountant IV $52,002.00 $52,002.00 $0.00
1246 140-003 0006 $3,000.00 $0.00 ($3,000.00)
Salary
(Add) Supplement Pay
 1100 140-001 0018 Deputy Clerk III $40,347.00 $40,347.00 $0.00
1246 140-003 0010 $0.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Salary
(Add) Supplement Pay		 1100 140-001 0171
Administrative Asst III		 $34,000.00 $34,000.00 $0.00
1246 140-003 0011 $0.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Salary
(Add) Supplement Pay		 1100 140-001 0025 Bookkeeper II $33,917.00 $33,917.00 $0.00
1246 140-003 0012 $0.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Salary
Auto Allowance

(Add) Supplement Pay		 1100 140-001 0160 Accountant IV $52,002.00
$1,500.00		 $52,002.00
$1,500.00		 $0.00
$0.00
1246 140-003 0013 $0.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
2. Approval of Intra-departmental transfers.
3. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
 
14.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   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
 
15.   Emergency Management:
 
A. 52131   1. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County to submit a letter to the Texas Department of Public Safety- Texas Division of Emergency Management for withdrawal from the TSSI Safe Room Project Hazard Mitigation Grant Program number DR-1791-331 which was approved for the La Joya Independent School District to construct a 20,000 sq. ft. community safe room on the campus of Palm View High School.

2. Request for approval for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
 
16.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 52064   Approval of Proclamation in honor of Veterans involved in Community Service.
 
B. 52153   Approval of and authorization to submit letter of response to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs monitoring report dated October 23, 2015.
 
17.   IT Department:
 
A. 52002   CONSTABLE PCT. 3
Authorization and approval of the End User Agreement H-GAC CONTRACT #CW10-14 included through the purchase of new GPS devices with service with SPRINT for the following:
Qty: Description: User: Service Plan Charge: Equipment Cost:
20 GPS units Office Use Geotab GO7/FL7 OBDII Modem @ $9.99 each
20 Data Plan Office Use Goetab Pro/FleetLocate w/Fusion 5mb Pooled Data Plan @ $24.25 each per month
 
B. 52113   DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:

Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: Equipment:
1 Data Card Office Use Mobile Broadband Unlimited Data @ $37.99 per month MiFi 6620 @ $0.00
 
18.   Urban County:
 
A. 52130  
1. Urban County Program, is requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 to a construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC this contract was awarded using General Land Office (GLO) funds under Contract No. 12-406-000-6453/DRS210068) for a Pct. 1 Project known as Delta Area Connector/East Lateral Project. The Change Order will increase the construction contract amount by $406,130.00 for a total construction amount of $4,909,066.00 using GLO funds.

2. Consideration and approval to authorize the UCP Director to sign this Change Order.
 
B. 52172   Acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County acting by and through its Hidalgo County Urban County Program, Precinct 4 and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as it relates to the General Land Office (GLO) Contract No. 12-589-000-6887/DRS220068 for the project known as the Alberta Drain Project.
 
C. 52186   The Urban County Program on behalf of Precinct No. 1 is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC in the amount of $136,330.00 utilizing CDBG FYs 21, 22 & 27 (2008, 2009 & 2014) Street Improvements project Old La Blanca Road. (Mile 10-12).
 
D. 52160   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) San Juan Water/Sewer Improvement funds.

Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 95.66%
Halff Associates, Inc. 85%
Javier Hinojosa Engineers 82.33%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) San Juan Water/Sewer Improvements project.
 
E. 52117   Requesting authorization to amend the Subrecipient agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Mission Inc., under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for PY 2015.
 
F. 52137  
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 )a)(4) for professional engineering services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Peñitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) Peñitas Street Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
South Texas Infrastructure Group 97.66%
R. Gutierrez Engineering 93.66%
Rio Delta Engineering 82%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) Peñitas Street Improvements project.
 
19.   Elections Administration:
 
A.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
 
20.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 52013   Discussion/Approval to Submit Five Year Application for Hidalgo County Head Start Program Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1094
 
21.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 52165  
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Hidalgo, concerning certain road improvements to Las Milpas Road from McColl Road to Jackson Road.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding certain road improvements to Las Milpas Road from McColl Road to Jackson Road.
 
22.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 52107   Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $50.92 for the air emission fee.
 
B. 51949   Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement among City of Edinburg, County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Emergency Services District #3
 
C. 52092   Pct. 4 Curry Estates (1303):
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct. 4 Road Maintenance program 007 (1200) to Curry Estates program 145 (1303) in the amount of $1,210.46.
 
23.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 52199   Discussion, consideration and approval of the proposed Hidalgo County Subdivision Streetlight program rules and regulations.
 
B. 51814   Discussion, consideration, and approval of revised Internship Policy.
 
C. 52007   Sheriff's Office (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective date of 11/02/15:
280-001 Slot No. 0053 Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step IV $47,734.00 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
280-001 Slot No. 0040 Sergeant Step II $49,017.00 Sergeant Step III $50,733.00
 
24.  
Purchasing Department:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE 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. 52191  
Discussion and applicable action in connection with Hidalgo County Property Insurance Coverage for: Commercial Property/Boiler, Machinery/Terrorism awarded [CC 10-27-15 AI#51951/Option #2] to McGriff, Seibels and Williams of Texas, Inc., including, but not limited to issues regarding the vendor's financial responsibility in covering Hidalgo County's assets.
 
2. 52183   Presentation by Schneider Electric [awarded contractor through TIPS-The Interlocal Purchasing System] to perform a " business case energy analysis" at no cost or obligation to Hidalgo County including the execution of Letters of Interest and Authorization [by County Judge, Court Member or Executive Officer].
 
3. 52014  
a. Presentation by Hidaldo County Energy Consultant - Robert Peña (Texas Energy Consultant) of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court, the responses received from cooperatives, state programs and/or aggregate pools in connection with Electricity Energy Supply Services RFP 2015-028A-10-30.
Company
Average Score
 Ranked

b. Award a contract for electric energy services with the number one recommended/ranked provider _______________________________________ for a term of _________________ months subject to legal review.
 
4. 52118  
Pursuant to current agreement "Texas GLO Electric Sales Agreement" [under "TERM"] between Hidalgo County [C-08-041-04-29] and Reliant [an NRG Company] requesting approval to send written notice to "Terminate" this agreement to coincide with its "Expiration date of November 30, 2015" [and as stated in attached notice of expiration from Reliant] for the provision of Electric Power Services with effective date of 12:01 am, December 1, 2015.
 
5. 52016  
A. Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for H.C. "Professional Audit Services RFQ No 2015-328-12-02-YZV including the re-advertisement of project in the event of no participation received, and/or rejected and project is still required.

B. Appointment and/or designation by Commissioners' Court to select/assisgn an evaluation committee to evaluate and score the SOQ's received for RFQ 2015-328-12-02-YZV- Professional Audit Services for Hidalgo County (All Funding Sources)
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 52001  
Acceptance and approval of the following Work Authorizations as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. - Contract # C-15-319-09-15 for the provision of "Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services" for:

A) Work Authorization No. 1 - Norene Drive Improvements Project in the amount of $7,742.00 thru assigned & submitted Requisition #286459.

B) Work Authorization No. 2 - Spanish Palms Subdivision Project in the amount of $7,770.25 thru assigned and submitted Requisition #286496.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 52195  
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;
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 "Las Milpas Road Project" for Pct 2.

Total Scores South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC B2Z Engineering Quintanilla Headley & Assoc.
Evaluator 1 95 94 91
RANKING

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional engineering services for "Las Milpas Road Project" for Pct 2.
 
2. 51992  
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed by Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Eldora Road Improvements (from "I" Road to Raul Longoria Road)"-RFB No. 2015-367-12-02-MSS.
 
3. 52049   Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 8 with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, Contract C-07-358-09-04 resulting in an estimated cost increase of $15,664.00 for services under Work Authorization No. 12 for the Pct 2 South Fork Drainage Project.
 
D.   Pct. 4
 
1. 52056  
A. Requesting approval of a "Clarification" to AI-51715-selection of Engineering Firm (approved by CC 10-13-15) to correct "title of project" reflecting as "job specific" project: "Level of Service Analysis for Overpass at SH 107 and FM 2128" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, and, NOT for: Feasibility Study and Level of Service Analysis for Proposed Overpass at SH 107 and FM 2128 (Schunior St.);

B. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, for: "Job Specific" Project: "Level of Service Analysis for Overpass at SH 107 and FM 2128” within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

C. Pursuant to Article 14 of the "professional engineering services" agreement #C-15-390-11-10 with L&G CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. d/b/a L&G ENGINEERING, is requesting approval to engage the services of SUB-CONTRACTOR (Mr. HARRY SIMEONIDIS --ERGONOMIC TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC.) with adherence to insurance provisions required by said article;

D. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $ 230,726.91) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for "Job Specific" Project: "Level of Service Analysis for Overpass at SH 107 and FM 2128" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 in connection to agreement #C-15-390-11-10.
 
E.   IT Department:
 
1. 52135  
Acceptance an approval of an Amendment between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Hidalgo County under the current Maintenance and Support Service Agreement to remove the Licensed Software Session Works Judge Edition and to add to the Agreement Schedule 1.
 
F.   Facilities Management:
 
1. 52099  
Acceptance and approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC (awarded JOC through Buyboard contract #464-14) in the amount of $7,699.33 for: "Turnkey replacement of kitchen range hood to comply with Fire Marshal requirements at the John Austin Pena Primary Care Substance Abuse Facility" (Project #15-393-MSS).
 
G.   Colonia Access Program Pct. 1
 
1. 52152  
Acceptance and approval of the following for C-CAP-15-223-09-29 Lorenzana Subdivision between Hidalgo County and REIM Construction Inc. as submitted through project engineer Le Fevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC (pending final legal review);

A. Final construction contract (CC awarded/09-29-15 AI#51437) in the amount of $111,364.25;

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 unless otherwise selected by Comm. Pct. #1] 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".
 
2. 52023  
Acceptance and approval of the following for C-CAP-15-257-10-06 Heidelberg Subdivision between Hidalgo County and 2GS, LLC as submitted through project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC.:

A. Final construction contract (CC approved 10-06-15) in the amount of $824,327.70;

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 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".
 
H.   District Attorney
 
1. 51952   Requesting authority to exercise a one (1) year extension as provided in contract #C-13-365-12-20 for “Pathologist To Provide Turnkey Autopsy And Related Services” for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms, and conditions renewal/extension effective December 21, 2015 through December 20, 2016.
 
I.   Sheriff's Office:
 
1. 52162  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7); an item that can only be obtained from only one source;

B. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for "Wireless CCTV, L.L.C." for the purchase of 4G Nano, supporting equipment, connections and warranties, including any present and future accessories, licenses, support service and maintenance to be used by Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and other related Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies (all funding sources) with said declaration to remain in effect while declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;

C. Approval for HCSO to purchase the 4G Nano, supporting equipment, connections/installations and warranties through assigned Asset Forfeiture Requisition #287581 in the amount of $28,220.00 including renewals of maintenance, support services and annual licenses while for the lifetime of the software.
 
J.   WIC
 
1. 51937  
a. Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between South Texas Health System- McAllen Medical Center and Hidalgo County WIC Program for the purpose of the hospital to provide WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors to WIC eligible mothers.

b. Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Women's Hospital at Renaissance and Hidalgo County WIC Program for the purpose of the hospital to provide WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors to WIC eligible mothers.

c. Requesting approval of a Business Associate Agreement between Doctor's Hospital Renaissance and Hidalgo County WIC Program.
 
25.   Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 52089   Cause No. CCD-0281-B; Electric Transmission Texas, LLC vs. Hidalgo County
 
D. 52100   Claim(s) for Auto Loss with Jail Van on October 6, 2015:
· Claim of Benjamin Morales
 
E. 52097   Claim of Frank Salazar
 
F. 52011   Claim of Andres Solis
 
G. 52019   Claim of AT&T
 
H. 52021   Claim of Carlos Alexis Perez
 
I. 52071   Claim of Tyler Lee Lopez
 
J. 52061   Claim of Yesenia Garza
 
26.   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
 
27.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 52090   Cause No. CCD-0281-B; Electric Transmission Texas, LLC vs. Hidalgo County
 
D. 52101   Claim(s) for Auto Loss with Jail Van on October 6, 2015:
· Claim of Benjamin Morales
 
E. 52098   Claim of Frank Salazar
 
F. 52012   Claim of Andres Solis
 
G. 52020   Claim of AT&T
 
H. 52022   Claim of Carlos Alexis Perez
 
I. 52072   Claim of Tyler Lee Lopez
 
J. 52062   Claim of Yesenia Garza
 
28.   Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.   Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.   Adjourn
 

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