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. Requesting approval of yearly renewal for maintenance, updates and support service with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) as it relates to ARCGIS Software in the amount $8,709.04 7. Requesting approval of Right of Entry request from R.O.W. Surveying and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to Taylor Road, Mission/McAllen. Property ID No. 281423 & 454375. 8. 2013 Bond Series A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Pct. 1 - 13 1/2 & 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. 94 Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc. 91 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 89 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of _____________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 - 13 1/2 & 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. 9. Concurrence of Proposed Plans for City of Mission Roadway Improvement "Inspiration Road" CSJ: 0921-02-301 and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to sign. 10. A.) Pursuant to a recommendation by the District's Financial Advisor, Estrada - Hinjosa that HCDD1 Baord of Directors approve ranking of the firm of Locke Lord, LLP (Dallas, Texas) as "most/best" qualified" (in accordance with Government code 2254-Professional Services Procurement Act and as required by Title 4, Chapter 49, Subchapter A, Section 49.057 (a)(b)(c)(d) in order to proceed to secure a letter of engagement for the provision of legal "disclosure counsel" services which is in the best interest of the District for the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds-Series 2016; B. Presentation, discussion, acceptance and approval of the attached / proposed letter of Engagement with the firm of Locke Lord for the provision of "disclosure counsel" legal services in connection with the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds - Series 2016. 11. A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Appraisal Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Appraisers for the purpose of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Appraisal Services required for Pct. 2 - Regional Linear Park Project. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates 98 Appraisal Haus 96 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Appraisal Services Proposal with the number one ranked firm of ________________________, for the provision of Professional Appraisal Services for Pct. 2 - Regional Linear Park Project. 12. A.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFQ No.: HCDD1-16-001-02-17 "Professional Engineering Services - Pool". B.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFQ No.: HCDD1-16-002-02-24 "Professional Survey Services - Pool". 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 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) B. 2015 - General Litigation (1100) C. 2015 - Courthouse Security (1241) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015 from program (202) to program (XXX) in the amount of $ 70,000.00. B. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (194) to program (XXX) in the amount of $41,274.00. C. CO2014 - Pct 2 Various Projects (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014 Various Pct 2 Projects (Programs: 113,117,110,112) to CO 2014 Various Pct 2 Projects (Programs: 106 & 107) in the amount of $247,671.03. C. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (189) to program (XXX) in the amount of $46,076.75. D. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (192) to program (XXX) in the amount of $92,909.04. 4. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 2016 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100) B. 2015 - Pct.1 R&B (1200) C. 2016 - Elections (1100) D. 2016 - Probate Court (1100) E. 2016 - CCL # 6 (1100) F. 2016 - 430th District Court (1100) G. 2016 - Tax Office/Scofflaw (1100) H. 2016 - Elections (1100) I. 2016 - CW Mech Shop (1200) J. 2016 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) K. 2016 - Grand Jury (1100) L. 2016 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) M. 2016 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) N. 2016 - 92nd D.C. (1100) O. 2016 - Jail (1100) P. 2016 - District Attorney (1223) Q. 2016 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) R. 2016 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) S. 2016 - District Attorney's Office/Civil Litigation (1100) T. 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1100) U. 2016 - J.P. 2-1 (1100) V. 2016 - Co Wide Contingency (1100) W. 2016 - 370th District Court (1100) X. 2016 - Purchasing (1100) Y. 2016 - I.T. Department (1100) Z. 2016 - County Court #4 (1100) AA. 2016 - Tax Office / Scofflaw (1100) BB. 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) CC. 2016 - Human Services Division (1100) DD. 2016 - Planning Dept. (1100) 5. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. Public Affairs (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Affairs in the total amount of $17,872.00 for computer and software licenses. B. Environmental Compliance (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Environmental Compliance in the total amount of $7,500.00 to create operating budget. C. Department of Budget and Management (1100) Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental transfer from Contingency (Program 002) to DBM - (Program 001) in the amount of 460.80 for Ricoh USA. D. Precinct# 4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Sanitation (program 001) to Emergency SRV Linn (program 136) in the amount of $1,200.00. E. 430th DC (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to 430th DC in the total amount of $79,315.00 for rental expenditures for the building used by the court located at 111 S. 9th St., Edinburg, Texas. F. Pct 2 Plena Vista Subd Prj (1200) Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Plena Vista Subdivision Road Project in the amount of $64,120.00 to fund engineering expenditures. G. Pct 2 Various Projects (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $312,528.84 to fund project expenditures. H. Safety (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Safety in the total amount of $11,240.00 to fund (Crisis Intervention) Training for four employees. I. CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin (1347): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from various CO2015A-Pct 2 accounts to CO2015-Pct 3 in the amount of $2,214,409.14 for anticipated expenses related to the South Detention Basin Project. J. CCL#1 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL#1 in the total amount of $10,937.00 for various court expenditures. K. Precinct# 4 CRC Sunflower (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 CRC (program 077) to CRC Sunflower/ SH107 (program 123) in the amount of $1,497.50. L. Precinct# 4 ICA MCALLEN-RUSSELL (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (program 007) to ICA McAllen- Russell (program 142) in the amount of $27,157.50. 6. 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) 7. Executive Office: A. Approval of Right of Way Permit: 1). Melden & Hunt, Inc. - Contractor to connect to an existing 6" water line located along the south side of Cactus Lane approximately 805.0 feet west of Seminary Road. The proposed 8" water line shall be connected to the 6" water line with a 6" x 8" reducer and run west approximately 990.00 feet ending with a 2" flush valve. B. Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: (A.) Mile 12.5 North - From the centerline of FM 88 go East 2,050 feet, will bore Mile 12.5 North from North to South with a 16" PVC casing for an 8" PVC waterline. 8. Tax Refunds: A. Account Number Payer Amount E8600.00.000.0007.00 Juana I Ramirez De Erroquin $2,819.75 E8600.00.000.0009.00 Nora Alvardo Rosado $2,697.34 E8600.00.000.0013.00 Mejamas Ropa Usada Inc $2,929.94 E8600.00.000.0018.00 San Jacinto Title Services $4,054.07 T4061.00.00I.0001.00 Javier Canedo $2,608.59 T4061.00.00I.0002.00 Leo L Montalvo Attorney At Law $2,608.59 T4061.00.00I.0007.00 Rodriguez De Leon LLC $2,895.55 T4061.00.00I.0019.00 Capital Title of Texas LLC $5,791.05 T4061.00.00J.0002.00 Misco $2,953.67 T4061.00.00J.0008.00 Agres Produce LP $3,858.84 T4061.00.00K.0004.00 Grupo Hermanos Diez LLC $2,843.65 T4061.00.00K.0005.00 Grupo Hermanos Diez LLC $2,843.65 T4061.00.00K.0006.00 Inter National Bank $2,876.71 B. Account Number Payer Amount D7545.01.001.0020.00 Vargas Jerry & Josephine / Jerry Vargas $2,926.56 F0350.00.000.0018.00 Corelogic $6,352.00 S5950.00.024.0002.00 El Gran Chaparal Used Parts LLC $4,238.27 C. Account Number Payer Amount A2300.00.000.0026.01 Jesus Garcia $2,526.31 9. Membership Dues: A. Planning Dept. (1100): Request to renew four 2016 TFMA/CFM membership dues for CFM members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia, Eliza Yzaguirre and Eli Villegas. The membership dues are $90.00 each totaling $360.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. County Treasurer (1100): Approval to pay 2016 membership dues to Texas Association of Counties in the total amount of $175.00 for Norma G. Garcia and Alfredo Zamarripa with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed. C. Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues: 1. Tax Assessor Collector Association in the amount of $365.00 for Santos Castilleja III, Julio Espinosa, Gabriel Ochoa, Paul Villarreal, Jose Edgar Jaramillo, Rodolfo Flores, Eva Mireles, & Melinda Mendoza (Requisition 00289365) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 2. Texas School Assessors Association in the amount of $55.00 for Paul Villarreal Jr. (Requisition 00289359) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 3. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators in the amount of $80.00 for Cesar Solis & Martin Cepeda (Requisition 00289791) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check afer review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment on membership dues totaling $1,370.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: 1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) for Andrea Valdez, CEA-FCS; Brad Cowan, CEA-Agriculture; Joanne Ureste, CEA-Family Resources; Ashley Gregory, CEA-Horticulture; Kimberly Guillen, CEA-4-H & Youth Development in the amount of $310.00 2. District 12 Texas Association of Extneison 4-H Agents (D12TAE4-HA) for Andrea Valdez, Joanne Ureste, Brad Cowan, and Kimberly Guillen in the amount of $480.00 3. Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS) for Andrea Valdez and Joanne Ureste in the amount of $300.00 4. Texas County Agricultural Agent's Association (TCAAA) for Brad Cowan and Ashley Gregory in the amount of $220.00 5. Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) in the amount 25.00 6. American Horticultural Society (AHS) in the amount of $35.00 E. Constable Pct. 1 (1100): Requesting approval for the 2016 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association Of Texas (JPCA) annual membership dues for the following: Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Chief Deputy Joe Espinosa, Sergeant Raul Lozano Jr., Deputy Pedro Escalon, Deputy Carlos Gonzales, Deputy Martin Blanco, Deputy Sara Flores, Deputy Julio Gonzales, Deputy Daniel Marichalar, Deputy Mario Cavazos, Deputy Jorge Salazar, Deputy Diomar Galvan, Deputy Abimael Garcia, Deputy Roberto Alvarez, Administrative Assist. Rosario Aguilar, and Administrative Asst. Samuel Trevino With authority for the County Treasurer to issue check (Req#289418) in the amount of $585.00 after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. F. Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditors (TACA) in the amount of $505.00 (Requisition 289720) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. G. Purchasing Department (1100): Approval to pay the following memberships for 2016 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 1. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $ 100.00 Req #289386 2. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) $ 3,750.99 Req #289366 3. Periscope Holdings, Inc - $ 120.00 Req #289382 4. Texas Public Purchasing Association - $ 75.00 Req #289402 Note: Items pending invoices but need approval of req 10. Auditor's Office: A. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 11. Budget & Management: A. 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $541,121.99 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/19/15 to 12/31/15. 12/19-25/15 $188,628.62 12/26-31/15 $352,493.37 TOTAL $541,121.99 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. Self-Insured (2202) Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2015 in the amount of $36,328.69 and requesting approval of wire transfer. C. Pct. #4: Requesting approval to pay property taxes owed in the amount of $317.71 in connection with the Texas Mexican Railway (Tract 4 Block No. 260 Lot No. 15) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 12. Purchasing Dept: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE 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. Requesting Approval of payment for Invoice #3927 in the amount $10,313.88 as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-07-358-09-04(WA#12), for Pct. 2 Southfork Drainage Lateral Project. B. Acceptance & approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: 1. Invoice No. 11325398-$39,276.91-Mile 3 Project; 2. Invoice No. 11325410-$3,449.20-Shary Road Project WA#1; 3. Invoice No. 11325414-$3,680.72-Mile 2 N. Roadway Reconstruction; 4. Invoice No. 11325416-$7,980.00-Liberty Road Project WA #2; 5. Invoice No. 11325437-$72,940.00-Liberty Road Project WA#3; 6. Invoice No. 11325441-$102,816.00-Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1; 7. Invoice No. 11325445-$34,956.25-Liberty Road project WA#4. 8. Invoice No. 11325446-$12,750.10-South Detention Basin Project WA#1; C. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $114,045.036 for RDH Site and Concrete, contracted vendor for Rankin Subdivision (Pct. 4) as submitted by DOS Logistics, Inc., project engineer ( C-CAP-15-086-03-31). D. Pct. 4 Project Invoices: 1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325440 for $41,407.23 submitted by L&G Engineering for the Overpass at SH107 Schunior (PO# 735290). 2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325433 for $38,118.00 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 2220 (Ware Road) Project (PO# 728311); 3. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325434 for $9,790.50 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 1925 Phase II WA #2 (PO# 724398); 4. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325439 for $89,612.00 submitted by L&G Engineering for the 10th Street Extension Project (PO# 700265). E. Sheriff's Office: 1. Authorization and approval to purchase through the State of Texas Surplus Property Program under Chapter 2175.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 262.024 (9)c: (1) CO-0546 2008 Chevy Tahoe Vin 1GNEC03028R271049 in hte amount of $8,000.00; (1) D10-3158 2010 Dodge Charger Vin 2B3AACTXAH257986 in the amount of $7,700.00; 2. Authorization for Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order and County Treasurer's to issue a check made payable to Texas Facilities Commission Department of Public Safety after County Auditor's review F. Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under current contract for "Laboratory Services" for the Health and Human Services under the same rates, terms, and conditions with, Quest Diagnostics C-14-415-01-20, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. G. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325406 in the amount $2,033.14 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#3), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project. H. Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325411 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of December 2015 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Tech Meeting. (PO #733569). I. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325435 in the amount $58,374.20 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-300-09-01(WA#1), for Pct 2 Cesar Chavez road project. J. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325407 in the amount $42,305.67 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#4), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project. K. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325436 in the amount $66,190.26 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29(WA#1), for Pct 2 Eldora road project. L. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325405 in the amount $9,429.57 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#2], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. M. Add Fuel Card/delete 1. Constable Pct No. 2 - Fuel Card 2. Facilities Management - Fuel Cards 3. Budget and Management - Add/ Delete Fuel Cards N. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #15-11-000019 in the amount $1,244.36 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-125-04-14(WA#5),for Pct 2 Owassa Improvements Road project.
Open Forum
53012 1. Status update on the implementation of the Hidalgo County Subdivision Streetlight Program Precinct #1 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Goolie Meadows Phase #1 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 3. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Goolie Meadows Phase #2 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 4. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Lucero del Norte to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. Precinct #2 5. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #1 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 6. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #2 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 7. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #3 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. Precinct #3 8. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Mi Sueno to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 9. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardos #8 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. Precinct #4 10. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Pueblo De Palmas #10 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 11. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Pueblo De Palmas #11 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.
53024 Discussion, consideration and possible action on commencing the mid-year Salary Related Adjustments (approved during FY2016 Budget Adoption) prior to July 1, 2016.
County Judge's Office: A. 52996 1.) Report from the Rio South Texas Economic Council 2.) Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004 3.) Approval of 2016 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $17,500.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 52908 Requesting approval to reimburse Roberto Villarreal for mileage, meals, hotel, and registration totaling $1,191.78 incurred from 01/04/2016 - 01/06/2016 for his attendance to the 11th Annual Texas Transportation Forum in Austin, TX, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
District Attorney's Office: A. 52912 DA Check Fraud (1222): Approval of 2016 DA's Office Fuel budget/appropriation for fund 1222 DA-Check Fraud in the amount of $6,500.00.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 52935 1. Requesting approval to correct the attachment on Agenda Item 10B AI-52239 approved on November 17, 2015. 2. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of a Dealer Agreement between Hidalgo County and Heller-Bird Motors, LTD. DBA Mercedes-Benz of San Juan, Smart Center of San Juan – P112761. Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license stickers and license plates. Heller-Bird agrees to comply with the requirements of the WebDealer system of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and will furnish and maintain any necessary equipment.
Juvenile Probation: A. 53013 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 022815 033115 2/3/15 3/6,10,18/15 $125.00 $350.00
Executive Office: A. 52772 Recognition of Precinct 3 Commissioner Joe Flores from the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization for his service on the Policy Board. MPO Transportation Director Andrew Canon will recognize Commissioner Flores with a plaque on behalf of the Hidalgo County MPO. B. 52952 Appointment of member to the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) Board by Commissioner Pct. 2 effective 2/1/16 C. 53030 1. Approval to revise letter of engagement dated 7/21/15 with the firm of Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez related to Cause No. CCD-0281-B; Electric Transmission Texas, LLC v. County (to include Cause No. CCD-0316-F and CCD-0317-A) related to transmission line project) 2. Approval to process payment of invoices to Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez related to Cause No. CCD-0316-F and CCD-0317-A as follows: (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed): Cause # Invoice # Date Amount CCD-0317-A 1041610 12/7/15 1,377.06 CCD-0317-A 1042408 1/11/16 475.48 CCD-0316-F 1041609 12/7/15 1,202.06 CCD-0316-F 1042407 1/11/16 575.48 D. 53027 Environmental Compliance: 1. Requesting approval to authorize County Judge Ramon Garcia to sign TCEQ Agreed Order Docket No. 2015-1502-MWD-E for an administrative penalty. 2. Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an administrative penalty in the amount of $4,500.00 E. 52867 Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $9,622.67 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 1) F. 52988 Approval to accept settlement check from TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool in the amount of $490.00 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 4) G. 53010 Indigent Defense: Requesting approval to reimburse Isidro Sepulveda, Jr. the amount of $ 94.95 for car rental expenses exceeding allowable rate in connection with trip to Austin for Dec. 3, 2015 Texas Indigent Defense Commission Hearing, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Human Resources: A. 53015 Environmental Compliance / Civil Service (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, 01/25/2016: Action Department Slot# Position Title Current/ Proposed Budgeted Salary Delete 125-037 0002 Civil Service Liaison $33,752.00 Create 125-036 0005 Environmental Compliance Monitor I $36,453.00 3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. 4. Approval to revise the salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. 52964 Precinct 1 - Parks (1100)/BCAP (1200): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related - Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to reclassify one full time position effective next full pay period, 01/25/2016: Department Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary 121-013 0004 Accounts Payable Clerk $38,988.00 Accounts Payable Supervisor $41,988.00 125-028 A005 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioners Court approval. C. 52891 Precinct 3 Road Maintenance (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 01/25/2016: Action Department Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Delete 123-005 0083 Right of Way Agent V $66,279.00 $0.00 Create 123-005 0100 Maintenance I $0.00 $28,000.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. D. 52892 Precinct #4 Road Maintenance (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 01/25/16: Action Department Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Delete 124-007 0021 Truck Driver III $30,045.00 $0.00 Create 124-007 0081 Heavy Equipment Operator II $0.00 $30,045.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. E. 52749 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, 01/25/2016: Action Slot# Dept/ Program Position Title Proposed Budgeted Allowance Add / Clothing Allowance 0112 280-001 Deputy Sheriff Step II $500.00 Add / Clothing Allowance 0198 280-001 Deputy Sheriff Step I $500.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners Court action. F. 52521 CCL#6 /CCL#7 /CCL#8 /206th DC /332nd DC /370th DC /389th DC /430th DC/ CCL#2 (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective the next full pay period: Action Dept/ Program Slot# Position Title Approved 2016 Budgeted Salary /Allowance Proposed 2016 Salary County Court at Law #6 Salary Adjustment/Increase 026-001 0003 Court Coordinator $63,718.00 $65,000.00 Salary Adjustment/Increase 026-001 0004 Bailiff $46,340.00 $48,000.00 Salary Adjustment/Increase 026-001 0005 Asst. Court Coordinator $46,340.00 $47,340.00 County Court at Law #7 Salary Adjustment/ Increase 027-001 0003 Court Coordinator $64,890.00 $70,890.00 Salary Adjustment/ Increase 027-001 0004 Asst. Court Coordinator $41,200.00 $46,200.00 Salary Adjustment/ Increase 027-001 0005 Bailiff $43,497.00 $44,497.00 County Court at Law #8 Salary Adjustment / Increase 028-001 0003 Court Coordinator $56,650.00 $60,792.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 028-001 0004 Bailiff $46,350.00 $49,279.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 028-001 0005 Asst. Court Coordinator $51,500.00 $54,429.00 206th District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 004-001 0003 Asst. Court Coordinator $42,391.00 $45,905.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 004-001 0006 Court Clerk $26,780.00 $29,000.00 332nd District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 006-001 0002 Court Coordinator $79,568.00 $82,000.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 006-001 0003 Bailiff $45,672.00 $47,500.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 006-001 0004 Asst. Court Coordinator $42,436.00 $47,000.00 370th District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 007-001 0003 Asst Coordinator $66,950.00 $73,070.00 Salary Adjustment / Decrease 007-001 0004 Bailiff $58,195.00 $52,075.00 389th District Court Salary Adj / Decrease 008-001 0003 (vacant) Bailiff $53,498.00 $51,810.00 Decrease Allowance (Interpreter) $3,000.00 $2,500.00 Salary Adj / Increase 008-001 0004 (vacant) Asst Coordinator $51,810.00 $53,498.00 Add Allowance (Interpreter) $0.00 $3,500.00 430th District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 010-001 0002 Court Coordinator $66,837.00 $71,947.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 010-001 0003 Asst. Crt Coor $45,619.00 $49,329.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 010-001 0005 Bailiff $61,002.00 $63,777.00 County Court At Law #2 Salary Adjustment / Increase 022-001 0003 Court Coordinator $67,469.00 $68,969.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 022-001 0004 Asst Crt Coor $46,169.00 $50,169.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 022-001 0005 Bailiff $44,975.00 $46,700.00 3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer(s). 4. Approval to revise salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 52924 1. Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. to apply for the FY 2016 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) in the amount of $21,300.00. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program application. B. 52849 Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to submit application to participate in the Public Health Associate Program. The PHAP is a two-year program sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where PHAP associates are assigned to public health agencies and work alongside other professionals across a variety of public health settings. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. 52565 A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 4 (FFY 2015) Advanced UC Payment from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) and the General Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions with a settlement date of February 2016. B. Approval of certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Approval of appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. 52915 Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding the adoption of the revised By-Laws and election document governing the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency as approved by the Board on January 08, 2016. B. 52853 Requesting approval of the PY 2016 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program Contract with authority for County Judge or Designated Official to sign the contract.
Urban County: A. 52872 Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas in the total amount of $9,525.00. B. 52840 Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) in the total amount of $35,303.00. C. 52954 The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Progreso is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract for construction material testing services with RABA Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $8,855.00 utilizing CDBG FY 28 (2015) Street Improvements funds. D. 52953 Requesting authorization to cancel the Communtiy Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with ARISE south Tower in the total amount of $10,000. E. 52943 Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with Proyecto Azteca in the total amount of $10,000.
Elections Administration: A. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates B. 52856 Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting Poll Location amendments for the March 1, 2016 Primary Elections
WIC: A. 52837 WIC FY 2016 Grant (1292): 1. Requesting approval of contract and authority for County Judge to sign the FY 2016 WIC Grant Contract#2016-048872-001 between Hidalgo County Health and Human Services WIC Program and The Department of State Health Service (DSHS) in the total amount of $12,021,647.00 for the period of 10/01/15-09/30/16. Reflecting a rate of $12.06 per participant. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Texas Department of State Health Services Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification For Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements. 3. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Certification For Fiscal Year (FY 2016).
Auditor's Office: A. 52903 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2015 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 53008 Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority previously approve by CC 3/5/14, to revise Exhibit A & B of the agreement. B. 52927 Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj (1200): 1. Approval of certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor for revenue received from the City of San Juan and the City of Mcallen for Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on 10/13/15. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds into Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $79,166.06.
C. 52933 Approval of correction to back-up documentation attached to previous agenda item #52334 relating to the Constable's Step and Grade Pay Plan Table to include 3% COLA. D. 52911 Salary Schedule - Various Departments: 1. Approval to correct salary schedule discrepancies adopted during the budget process as listed in Exhibit A, effective 1/01/2016. 2. Approval of transfer(s) 3. Approval to revise salary schedule as per Commissioners' Court action. E. Budget Appropriations: 1. 52898 Economic Development (1100)/Child Advocacy Ctr (1100): Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $220,833.00 to partially establish an operating budget for economic development and assistance administration as well as funding for anticipated expenditures for VIDA agreement and Child Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House. 2. 52859 CO's 2015A (1347): Approval of 2015 estimated revenues and appropriation of funds for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015A, in relation to bond proceeds, bond premium, and related issuance costs. 3. 52711 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $1,228,950.24 in the year 2016 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver Program. b. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,228,950.24 to fund program expenditures. 4. 52879 CO2009BC-Pct 4 (1341): Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds from the CO2009BC unreserved fund balance for Pct 4 in the amount of $600,000.00.
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. Pct. 1 1. 52934 (A) Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo and City of Donna for the provision of joint efforts for the reconstruction of Mile 10 North from FM 493 East to Victoria Road; and (B) Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Agreement Project: Improvements to Mile 10 North from FM 493 East to Victoria Road; whereas the County and City agree to share the costs of materials based on territory pertaining to each authority as detailed in the agreement thus pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as stated above. 2. 52942 A) Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and City of Mercedes for the provision of joint efforts for the reconstruction of Mile 9 North from FM 491 East to Mile 1 East; and B) Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Agreement Project: Reconstruction of Mile 9 North from FM 491 East to Mile 1 East; whereas the County and City agree to share the costs based on the territory pertaining to each authority as detailed in the agreement thus pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as stated above. 3. 52959 Acceptance and approval of the following Work Authorizations as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. - Contract # C-15-319-09-15 for the provisions of "Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services" for: A) Work Authorization No. 3 - Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 to Mile 12) project in the amount of $46,076.75 thru assigned requisition# 290722. B) Work Authorization No. 4 - Mile 4 Road (Mile 10 to Mile 12) project in the amount of $46,076.75 thru assigned requisition# 290715. C) Work Authorization No. 5 - Mile 12 North Road (Mile 2 West to 2200 LF West of Mile 2 North Road) project in the amount of $15,759.00 thru assigned requisition# 290717. B. Pct. 2 1. 53001 A. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $273,007.12) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-046-03-03, to provide the necessary Design Survey's, including digital terrain modeling, topography and cross sections needed for final design for the Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park Project.\; B. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-046-03-03, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC. in connection with Work Authorization No. 5 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. 2. 53003 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 7 (with an estimated cost of $6,830.80) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-125-04-14, to provide Geotechnical Field, Laboratory and Engineering Analysis for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project. 3. 53002 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $90,524.74) as submitted by project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers to provide Schematic Development, Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E), ROW Acquisition, and Environmental Services for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project through Contract No. C-15-097-03-17. 4. 52926 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for "Plena Vista Subdivision" as approved for negotiations on CC 12/01/15 and subject to HB23 and/or HB 1295 [when and/or if applicable]. b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $64,120.00) as submitted by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for Plena Vista Subdivision located in Pct. No. 2 - Contract #C-15-424-01-19 5. 52923 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, for "Las Milpas Road Project" as approved for negotiations on CC 11/10/15 and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable]; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $16,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, for Prof. Engineering Services for the "Las Milpas Road Project" Pct. No. 2 through Contract No. C-15-402-01-19. 6. 52971 A. Recommendation by project engineer Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to award the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1 to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications, 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise, LLC, in the total amount of $279,192.75 for project -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Eldora Road Improvements (from I Road to Raul Longoria Road) -RFB No. 2015-367-12-02-MSS." subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]; 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: Armando Garza, Jr. [unless otherwise voiced/announced by Commissioner Cantu] to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". C. Pct. 3 1. 53025 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 purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional surveying services for "Penitas Landfill" in Precinct No. 3 FULCRUM CONSULTING SERVICES RIO DELTA ENGINEERING HINOJOSA ENGINEERING, INC. SCORE 88 90 95 RANKING C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional surveying services for "Penitas Landfill" in Precinct No. 3 2. 53000 Requesting approval of the final negotiated agreement# C-16-260-01-19 with Hidalgo County Emergency Service Foundation d/b/a Hidalgo County E.M.S for the purposes of: “Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, (effective, 02/19/16 for a period of two (2) years) subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. D. Colonia Access Program Pct. 1 1. 52804 Acceptance and approval of the following action items for project #C-CAP-15-332-12-01 titled Tijerina Estates Subdivision with a contract between Hidalgo County and 2GS, LLC as submitted through project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E.: A. Final construction contract (CC awarded 12-01-15) in the amount of $197,079.75; 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 Armando Garza, Jr. [unless otherwise announced] 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". E. Sheriff's Office 1. 52974 a. Approval of an Amendment No. 1 to the current agreement between Hidalgo County and Central Air Heating Services, Inc. for the "Law Enforcement/Adult Detention Facilities Repair," to adjust allowance balances due to unforeseen circumstances. C-14-047-01-20 subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]; b. Approval of Construction Change Directive #3 (as drafted/submitted through project engineering, Chanin Engineering, LLC) in the amount of $37,584.25 [Allowance] from contracted vendor, CAHS, Inc. subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]; c. Approval of Change Order No. 2 in connection with the "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement," to include an additional 45 Days from contracted vendor, CAHS, Inc. and as recommended by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, LLC subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable.
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 52983 Deliberation of the appointment, employment and duties of the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal D. 52913 C-5096-15-E; State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company As Subrogee of Aaron Gonzalez v. Hidalgo County, Texas E. 53018 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. Hidalgo County and Juan Bernal F. 52865 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez G. 52863 Claim of Ruth Machado H. 52950 Claim of Maria del Rosario Cervantes I. 52976 Claim of Jorge Ramos J. 52978 Claim of Miguel Angel Moreno K. 52981 Claim of Roberto Garza L. 52985 Hidalgo County v. Maria De Jesus Hernandez & Juan Jose Hernandez M. 52895 Hidalgo County v. John Jacob Toavalu & Shelly Guerra 22. 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 23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 52984 Deliberation of the appointment, employment and duties of the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal D. 52910 C-5096-15-E; State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company As Subrogee of Aaron Gonzalez v. Hidalgo County, Texas E. 53019 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. Hidalgo County and Juan Bernal F. 52866 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez G. 52864 Claim of Ruth Machado H. 52951 Claim of Maria del Rosario Cervantes I. 52977 Claim of Jorge Ramos J. 52979 Claim of Miguel Angel Moreno K. 52982 Claim of Roberto Garza L. 52986 Hidalgo County v. Maria De Jesus Hernandez & Juan Jose Hernandez M. 52896 Hidalgo County v. John Jacob Toavalu & Shelly Guerra 24. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 25. Open Session: Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Adjourn
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. Requesting approval of yearly renewal for maintenance, updates and support service with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) as it relates to ARCGIS Software in the amount $8,709.04 7. Requesting approval of Right of Entry request from R.O.W. Surveying and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to Taylor Road, Mission/McAllen. Property ID No. 281423 & 454375. 8. 2013 Bond Series A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Pct. 1 - 13 1/2 & 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. 94 Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc. 91 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 89 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of _____________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 - 13 1/2 & 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. 9. Concurrence of Proposed Plans for City of Mission Roadway Improvement "Inspiration Road" CSJ: 0921-02-301 and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to sign. 10. A.) Pursuant to a recommendation by the District's Financial Advisor, Estrada - Hinjosa that HCDD1 Baord of Directors approve ranking of the firm of Locke Lord, LLP (Dallas, Texas) as "most/best" qualified" (in accordance with Government code 2254-Professional Services Procurement Act and as required by Title 4, Chapter 49, Subchapter A, Section 49.057 (a)(b)(c)(d) in order to proceed to secure a letter of engagement for the provision of legal "disclosure counsel" services which is in the best interest of the District for the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds-Series 2016; B. Presentation, discussion, acceptance and approval of the attached / proposed letter of Engagement with the firm of Locke Lord for the provision of "disclosure counsel" legal services in connection with the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds - Series 2016. 11. A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Appraisal Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Appraisers for the purpose of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Appraisal Services required for Pct. 2 - Regional Linear Park Project. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates 98 Appraisal Haus 96 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Appraisal Services Proposal with the number one ranked firm of ________________________, for the provision of Professional Appraisal Services for Pct. 2 - Regional Linear Park Project. 12. A.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFQ No.: HCDD1-16-001-02-17 "Professional Engineering Services - Pool". B.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFQ No.: HCDD1-16-002-02-24 "Professional Survey Services - Pool". 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 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) B. 2015 - General Litigation (1100) C. 2015 - Courthouse Security (1241) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015 from program (202) to program (XXX) in the amount of $ 70,000.00. B. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (194) to program (XXX) in the amount of $41,274.00. C. CO2014 - Pct 2 Various Projects (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014 Various Pct 2 Projects (Programs: 113,117,110,112) to CO 2014 Various Pct 2 Projects (Programs: 106 & 107) in the amount of $247,671.03. C. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (189) to program (XXX) in the amount of $46,076.75. D. Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (192) to program (XXX) in the amount of $92,909.04. 4. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 2016 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100) B. 2015 - Pct.1 R&B (1200) C. 2016 - Elections (1100) D. 2016 - Probate Court (1100) E. 2016 - CCL # 6 (1100) F. 2016 - 430th District Court (1100) G. 2016 - Tax Office/Scofflaw (1100) H. 2016 - Elections (1100) I. 2016 - CW Mech Shop (1200) J. 2016 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) K. 2016 - Grand Jury (1100) L. 2016 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) M. 2016 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) N. 2016 - 92nd D.C. (1100) O. 2016 - Jail (1100) P. 2016 - District Attorney (1223) Q. 2016 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) R. 2016 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) S. 2016 - District Attorney's Office/Civil Litigation (1100) T. 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1100) U. 2016 - J.P. 2-1 (1100) V. 2016 - Co Wide Contingency (1100) W. 2016 - 370th District Court (1100) X. 2016 - Purchasing (1100) Y. 2016 - I.T. Department (1100) Z. 2016 - County Court #4 (1100) AA. 2016 - Tax Office / Scofflaw (1100) BB. 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) CC. 2016 - Human Services Division (1100) DD. 2016 - Planning Dept. (1100) 5. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. Public Affairs (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Affairs in the total amount of $17,872.00 for computer and software licenses. B. Environmental Compliance (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Environmental Compliance in the total amount of $7,500.00 to create operating budget. C. Department of Budget and Management (1100) Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental transfer from Contingency (Program 002) to DBM - (Program 001) in the amount of 460.80 for Ricoh USA. D. Precinct# 4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Sanitation (program 001) to Emergency SRV Linn (program 136) in the amount of $1,200.00. E. 430th DC (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to 430th DC in the total amount of $79,315.00 for rental expenditures for the building used by the court located at 111 S. 9th St., Edinburg, Texas. F. Pct 2 Plena Vista Subd Prj (1200) Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Plena Vista Subdivision Road Project in the amount of $64,120.00 to fund engineering expenditures. G. Pct 2 Various Projects (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $312,528.84 to fund project expenditures. H. Safety (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Safety in the total amount of $11,240.00 to fund (Crisis Intervention) Training for four employees. I. CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin (1347): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from various CO2015A-Pct 2 accounts to CO2015-Pct 3 in the amount of $2,214,409.14 for anticipated expenses related to the South Detention Basin Project. J. CCL#1 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL#1 in the total amount of $10,937.00 for various court expenditures. K. Precinct# 4 CRC Sunflower (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 CRC (program 077) to CRC Sunflower/ SH107 (program 123) in the amount of $1,497.50. L. Precinct# 4 ICA MCALLEN-RUSSELL (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (program 007) to ICA McAllen- Russell (program 142) in the amount of $27,157.50. 6. 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) 7. Executive Office: A. Approval of Right of Way Permit: 1). Melden & Hunt, Inc. - Contractor to connect to an existing 6" water line located along the south side of Cactus Lane approximately 805.0 feet west of Seminary Road. The proposed 8" water line shall be connected to the 6" water line with a 6" x 8" reducer and run west approximately 990.00 feet ending with a 2" flush valve. B. Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: (A.) Mile 12.5 North - From the centerline of FM 88 go East 2,050 feet, will bore Mile 12.5 North from North to South with a 16" PVC casing for an 8" PVC waterline. 8. Tax Refunds: A. Account Number Payer Amount E8600.00.000.0007.00 Juana I Ramirez De Erroquin $2,819.75 E8600.00.000.0009.00 Nora Alvardo Rosado $2,697.34 E8600.00.000.0013.00 Mejamas Ropa Usada Inc $2,929.94 E8600.00.000.0018.00 San Jacinto Title Services $4,054.07 T4061.00.00I.0001.00 Javier Canedo $2,608.59 T4061.00.00I.0002.00 Leo L Montalvo Attorney At Law $2,608.59 T4061.00.00I.0007.00 Rodriguez De Leon LLC $2,895.55 T4061.00.00I.0019.00 Capital Title of Texas LLC $5,791.05 T4061.00.00J.0002.00 Misco $2,953.67 T4061.00.00J.0008.00 Agres Produce LP $3,858.84 T4061.00.00K.0004.00 Grupo Hermanos Diez LLC $2,843.65 T4061.00.00K.0005.00 Grupo Hermanos Diez LLC $2,843.65 T4061.00.00K.0006.00 Inter National Bank $2,876.71 B. Account Number Payer Amount D7545.01.001.0020.00 Vargas Jerry & Josephine / Jerry Vargas $2,926.56 F0350.00.000.0018.00 Corelogic $6,352.00 S5950.00.024.0002.00 El Gran Chaparal Used Parts LLC $4,238.27 C. Account Number Payer Amount A2300.00.000.0026.01 Jesus Garcia $2,526.31 9. Membership Dues: A. Planning Dept. (1100): Request to renew four 2016 TFMA/CFM membership dues for CFM members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia, Eliza Yzaguirre and Eli Villegas. The membership dues are $90.00 each totaling $360.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. County Treasurer (1100): Approval to pay 2016 membership dues to Texas Association of Counties in the total amount of $175.00 for Norma G. Garcia and Alfredo Zamarripa with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed. C. Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues: 1. Tax Assessor Collector Association in the amount of $365.00 for Santos Castilleja III, Julio Espinosa, Gabriel Ochoa, Paul Villarreal, Jose Edgar Jaramillo, Rodolfo Flores, Eva Mireles, & Melinda Mendoza (Requisition 00289365) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 2. Texas School Assessors Association in the amount of $55.00 for Paul Villarreal Jr. (Requisition 00289359) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 3. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators in the amount of $80.00 for Cesar Solis & Martin Cepeda (Requisition 00289791) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check afer review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment on membership dues totaling $1,370.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: 1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) for Andrea Valdez, CEA-FCS; Brad Cowan, CEA-Agriculture; Joanne Ureste, CEA-Family Resources; Ashley Gregory, CEA-Horticulture; Kimberly Guillen, CEA-4-H & Youth Development in the amount of $310.00 2. District 12 Texas Association of Extneison 4-H Agents (D12TAE4-HA) for Andrea Valdez, Joanne Ureste, Brad Cowan, and Kimberly Guillen in the amount of $480.00 3. Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS) for Andrea Valdez and Joanne Ureste in the amount of $300.00 4. Texas County Agricultural Agent's Association (TCAAA) for Brad Cowan and Ashley Gregory in the amount of $220.00 5. Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) in the amount 25.00 6. American Horticultural Society (AHS) in the amount of $35.00 E. Constable Pct. 1 (1100): Requesting approval for the 2016 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association Of Texas (JPCA) annual membership dues for the following: Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Chief Deputy Joe Espinosa, Sergeant Raul Lozano Jr., Deputy Pedro Escalon, Deputy Carlos Gonzales, Deputy Martin Blanco, Deputy Sara Flores, Deputy Julio Gonzales, Deputy Daniel Marichalar, Deputy Mario Cavazos, Deputy Jorge Salazar, Deputy Diomar Galvan, Deputy Abimael Garcia, Deputy Roberto Alvarez, Administrative Assist. Rosario Aguilar, and Administrative Asst. Samuel Trevino With authority for the County Treasurer to issue check (Req#289418) in the amount of $585.00 after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. F. Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditors (TACA) in the amount of $505.00 (Requisition 289720) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. G. Purchasing Department (1100): Approval to pay the following memberships for 2016 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 1. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $ 100.00 Req #289386 2. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) $ 3,750.99 Req #289366 3. Periscope Holdings, Inc - $ 120.00 Req #289382 4. Texas Public Purchasing Association - $ 75.00 Req #289402 Note: Items pending invoices but need approval of req 10. Auditor's Office: A. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 11. Budget & Management: A. 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $541,121.99 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/19/15 to 12/31/15. 12/19-25/15 $188,628.62 12/26-31/15 $352,493.37 TOTAL $541,121.99 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. Self-Insured (2202) Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2015 in the amount of $36,328.69 and requesting approval of wire transfer. C. Pct. #4: Requesting approval to pay property taxes owed in the amount of $317.71 in connection with the Texas Mexican Railway (Tract 4 Block No. 260 Lot No. 15) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 12. Purchasing Dept: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE 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. Requesting Approval of payment for Invoice #3927 in the amount $10,313.88 as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-07-358-09-04(WA#12), for Pct. 2 Southfork Drainage Lateral Project. B. Acceptance & approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: 1. Invoice No. 11325398-$39,276.91-Mile 3 Project; 2. Invoice No. 11325410-$3,449.20-Shary Road Project WA#1; 3. Invoice No. 11325414-$3,680.72-Mile 2 N. Roadway Reconstruction; 4. Invoice No. 11325416-$7,980.00-Liberty Road Project WA #2; 5. Invoice No. 11325437-$72,940.00-Liberty Road Project WA#3; 6. Invoice No. 11325441-$102,816.00-Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1; 7. Invoice No. 11325445-$34,956.25-Liberty Road project WA#4. 8. Invoice No. 11325446-$12,750.10-South Detention Basin Project WA#1; C. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $114,045.036 for RDH Site and Concrete, contracted vendor for Rankin Subdivision (Pct. 4) as submitted by DOS Logistics, Inc., project engineer ( C-CAP-15-086-03-31). D. Pct. 4 Project Invoices: 1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325440 for $41,407.23 submitted by L&G Engineering for the Overpass at SH107 Schunior (PO# 735290). 2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325433 for $38,118.00 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 2220 (Ware Road) Project (PO# 728311); 3. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325434 for $9,790.50 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 1925 Phase II WA #2 (PO# 724398); 4. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325439 for $89,612.00 submitted by L&G Engineering for the 10th Street Extension Project (PO# 700265). E. Sheriff's Office: 1. Authorization and approval to purchase through the State of Texas Surplus Property Program under Chapter 2175.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 262.024 (9)c: (1) CO-0546 2008 Chevy Tahoe Vin 1GNEC03028R271049 in hte amount of $8,000.00; (1) D10-3158 2010 Dodge Charger Vin 2B3AACTXAH257986 in the amount of $7,700.00; 2. Authorization for Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order and County Treasurer's to issue a check made payable to Texas Facilities Commission Department of Public Safety after County Auditor's review F. Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under current contract for "Laboratory Services" for the Health and Human Services under the same rates, terms, and conditions with, Quest Diagnostics C-14-415-01-20, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. G. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325406 in the amount $2,033.14 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#3), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project. H. Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325411 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of December 2015 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Tech Meeting. (PO #733569). I. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325435 in the amount $58,374.20 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-300-09-01(WA#1), for Pct 2 Cesar Chavez road project. J. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325407 in the amount $42,305.67 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#4), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project. K. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325436 in the amount $66,190.26 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29(WA#1), for Pct 2 Eldora road project. L. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325405 in the amount $9,429.57 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#2], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. M. Add Fuel Card/delete 1. Constable Pct No. 2 - Fuel Card 2. Facilities Management - Fuel Cards 3. Budget and Management - Add/ Delete Fuel Cards N. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #15-11-000019 in the amount $1,244.36 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-15-125-04-14(WA#5),for Pct 2 Owassa Improvements Road project.
Open Forum
53012 1. Status update on the implementation of the Hidalgo County Subdivision Streetlight Program Precinct #1 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Goolie Meadows Phase #1 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 3. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Goolie Meadows Phase #2 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 4. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Lucero del Norte to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. Precinct #2 5. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #1 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 6. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #2 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 7. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #3 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. Precinct #3 8. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Mi Sueno to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 9. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardos #8 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. Precinct #4 10. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Pueblo De Palmas #10 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines. 11. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Pueblo De Palmas #11 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.
53024 Discussion, consideration and possible action on commencing the mid-year Salary Related Adjustments (approved during FY2016 Budget Adoption) prior to July 1, 2016.
County Judge's Office: A. 52996 1.) Report from the Rio South Texas Economic Council 2.) Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004 3.) Approval of 2016 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $17,500.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 52908 Requesting approval to reimburse Roberto Villarreal for mileage, meals, hotel, and registration totaling $1,191.78 incurred from 01/04/2016 - 01/06/2016 for his attendance to the 11th Annual Texas Transportation Forum in Austin, TX, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
District Attorney's Office: A. 52912 DA Check Fraud (1222): Approval of 2016 DA's Office Fuel budget/appropriation for fund 1222 DA-Check Fraud in the amount of $6,500.00.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 52935 1. Requesting approval to correct the attachment on Agenda Item 10B AI-52239 approved on November 17, 2015. 2. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of a Dealer Agreement between Hidalgo County and Heller-Bird Motors, LTD. DBA Mercedes-Benz of San Juan, Smart Center of San Juan – P112761. Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license stickers and license plates. Heller-Bird agrees to comply with the requirements of the WebDealer system of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and will furnish and maintain any necessary equipment.
Juvenile Probation: A. 53013 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 022815 033115 2/3/15 3/6,10,18/15 $125.00 $350.00
Executive Office: A. 52772 Recognition of Precinct 3 Commissioner Joe Flores from the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization for his service on the Policy Board. MPO Transportation Director Andrew Canon will recognize Commissioner Flores with a plaque on behalf of the Hidalgo County MPO. B. 52952 Appointment of member to the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) Board by Commissioner Pct. 2 effective 2/1/16 C. 53030 1. Approval to revise letter of engagement dated 7/21/15 with the firm of Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez related to Cause No. CCD-0281-B; Electric Transmission Texas, LLC v. County (to include Cause No. CCD-0316-F and CCD-0317-A) related to transmission line project) 2. Approval to process payment of invoices to Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez related to Cause No. CCD-0316-F and CCD-0317-A as follows: (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed): Cause # Invoice # Date Amount CCD-0317-A 1041610 12/7/15 1,377.06 CCD-0317-A 1042408 1/11/16 475.48 CCD-0316-F 1041609 12/7/15 1,202.06 CCD-0316-F 1042407 1/11/16 575.48 D. 53027 Environmental Compliance: 1. Requesting approval to authorize County Judge Ramon Garcia to sign TCEQ Agreed Order Docket No. 2015-1502-MWD-E for an administrative penalty. 2. Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an administrative penalty in the amount of $4,500.00 E. 52867 Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $9,622.67 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 1) F. 52988 Approval to accept settlement check from TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool in the amount of $490.00 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 4) G. 53010 Indigent Defense: Requesting approval to reimburse Isidro Sepulveda, Jr. the amount of $ 94.95 for car rental expenses exceeding allowable rate in connection with trip to Austin for Dec. 3, 2015 Texas Indigent Defense Commission Hearing, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Human Resources: A. 53015 Environmental Compliance / Civil Service (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, 01/25/2016: Action Department Slot# Position Title Current/ Proposed Budgeted Salary Delete 125-037 0002 Civil Service Liaison $33,752.00 Create 125-036 0005 Environmental Compliance Monitor I $36,453.00 3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. 4. Approval to revise the salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. 52964 Precinct 1 - Parks (1100)/BCAP (1200): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related - Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to reclassify one full time position effective next full pay period, 01/25/2016: Department Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary 121-013 0004 Accounts Payable Clerk $38,988.00 Accounts Payable Supervisor $41,988.00 125-028 A005 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioners Court approval. C. 52891 Precinct 3 Road Maintenance (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 01/25/2016: Action Department Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Delete 123-005 0083 Right of Way Agent V $66,279.00 $0.00 Create 123-005 0100 Maintenance I $0.00 $28,000.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. D. 52892 Precinct #4 Road Maintenance (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 01/25/16: Action Department Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Delete 124-007 0021 Truck Driver III $30,045.00 $0.00 Create 124-007 0081 Heavy Equipment Operator II $0.00 $30,045.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. E. 52749 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, 01/25/2016: Action Slot# Dept/ Program Position Title Proposed Budgeted Allowance Add / Clothing Allowance 0112 280-001 Deputy Sheriff Step II $500.00 Add / Clothing Allowance 0198 280-001 Deputy Sheriff Step I $500.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners Court action. F. 52521 CCL#6 /CCL#7 /CCL#8 /206th DC /332nd DC /370th DC /389th DC /430th DC/ CCL#2 (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective the next full pay period: Action Dept/ Program Slot# Position Title Approved 2016 Budgeted Salary /Allowance Proposed 2016 Salary County Court at Law #6 Salary Adjustment/Increase 026-001 0003 Court Coordinator $63,718.00 $65,000.00 Salary Adjustment/Increase 026-001 0004 Bailiff $46,340.00 $48,000.00 Salary Adjustment/Increase 026-001 0005 Asst. Court Coordinator $46,340.00 $47,340.00 County Court at Law #7 Salary Adjustment/ Increase 027-001 0003 Court Coordinator $64,890.00 $70,890.00 Salary Adjustment/ Increase 027-001 0004 Asst. Court Coordinator $41,200.00 $46,200.00 Salary Adjustment/ Increase 027-001 0005 Bailiff $43,497.00 $44,497.00 County Court at Law #8 Salary Adjustment / Increase 028-001 0003 Court Coordinator $56,650.00 $60,792.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 028-001 0004 Bailiff $46,350.00 $49,279.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 028-001 0005 Asst. Court Coordinator $51,500.00 $54,429.00 206th District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 004-001 0003 Asst. Court Coordinator $42,391.00 $45,905.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 004-001 0006 Court Clerk $26,780.00 $29,000.00 332nd District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 006-001 0002 Court Coordinator $79,568.00 $82,000.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 006-001 0003 Bailiff $45,672.00 $47,500.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 006-001 0004 Asst. Court Coordinator $42,436.00 $47,000.00 370th District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 007-001 0003 Asst Coordinator $66,950.00 $73,070.00 Salary Adjustment / Decrease 007-001 0004 Bailiff $58,195.00 $52,075.00 389th District Court Salary Adj / Decrease 008-001 0003 (vacant) Bailiff $53,498.00 $51,810.00 Decrease Allowance (Interpreter) $3,000.00 $2,500.00 Salary Adj / Increase 008-001 0004 (vacant) Asst Coordinator $51,810.00 $53,498.00 Add Allowance (Interpreter) $0.00 $3,500.00 430th District Court Salary Adjustment / Increase 010-001 0002 Court Coordinator $66,837.00 $71,947.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 010-001 0003 Asst. Crt Coor $45,619.00 $49,329.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 010-001 0005 Bailiff $61,002.00 $63,777.00 County Court At Law #2 Salary Adjustment / Increase 022-001 0003 Court Coordinator $67,469.00 $68,969.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 022-001 0004 Asst Crt Coor $46,169.00 $50,169.00 Salary Adjustment / Increase 022-001 0005 Bailiff $44,975.00 $46,700.00 3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer(s). 4. Approval to revise salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 52924 1. Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. to apply for the FY 2016 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) in the amount of $21,300.00. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program application. B. 52849 Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to submit application to participate in the Public Health Associate Program. The PHAP is a two-year program sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where PHAP associates are assigned to public health agencies and work alongside other professionals across a variety of public health settings. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. 52565 A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 4 (FFY 2015) Advanced UC Payment from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) and the General Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions with a settlement date of February 2016. B. Approval of certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Approval of appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. 52915 Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding the adoption of the revised By-Laws and election document governing the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency as approved by the Board on January 08, 2016. B. 52853 Requesting approval of the PY 2016 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program Contract with authority for County Judge or Designated Official to sign the contract.
Urban County: A. 52872 Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas in the total amount of $9,525.00. B. 52840 Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) in the total amount of $35,303.00. C. 52954 The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Progreso is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract for construction material testing services with RABA Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $8,855.00 utilizing CDBG FY 28 (2015) Street Improvements funds. D. 52953 Requesting authorization to cancel the Communtiy Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with ARISE south Tower in the total amount of $10,000. E. 52943 Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with Proyecto Azteca in the total amount of $10,000.
Elections Administration: A. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates B. 52856 Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting Poll Location amendments for the March 1, 2016 Primary Elections
WIC: A. 52837 WIC FY 2016 Grant (1292): 1. Requesting approval of contract and authority for County Judge to sign the FY 2016 WIC Grant Contract#2016-048872-001 between Hidalgo County Health and Human Services WIC Program and The Department of State Health Service (DSHS) in the total amount of $12,021,647.00 for the period of 10/01/15-09/30/16. Reflecting a rate of $12.06 per participant. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Texas Department of State Health Services Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification For Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements. 3. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Certification For Fiscal Year (FY 2016).
Auditor's Office: A. 52903 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2015 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 53008 Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority previously approve by CC 3/5/14, to revise Exhibit A & B of the agreement. B. 52927 Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj (1200): 1. Approval of certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor for revenue received from the City of San Juan and the City of Mcallen for Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on 10/13/15. 2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds into Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $79,166.06.
C. 52933 Approval of correction to back-up documentation attached to previous agenda item #52334 relating to the Constable's Step and Grade Pay Plan Table to include 3% COLA. D. 52911 Salary Schedule - Various Departments: 1. Approval to correct salary schedule discrepancies adopted during the budget process as listed in Exhibit A, effective 1/01/2016. 2. Approval of transfer(s) 3. Approval to revise salary schedule as per Commissioners' Court action. E. Budget Appropriations: 1. 52898 Economic Development (1100)/Child Advocacy Ctr (1100): Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $220,833.00 to partially establish an operating budget for economic development and assistance administration as well as funding for anticipated expenditures for VIDA agreement and Child Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House. 2. 52859 CO's 2015A (1347): Approval of 2015 estimated revenues and appropriation of funds for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015A, in relation to bond proceeds, bond premium, and related issuance costs. 3. 52711 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $1,228,950.24 in the year 2016 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver Program. b. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,228,950.24 to fund program expenditures. 4. 52879 CO2009BC-Pct 4 (1341): Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds from the CO2009BC unreserved fund balance for Pct 4 in the amount of $600,000.00.
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. Pct. 1 1. 52934 (A) Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo and City of Donna for the provision of joint efforts for the reconstruction of Mile 10 North from FM 493 East to Victoria Road; and (B) Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Agreement Project: Improvements to Mile 10 North from FM 493 East to Victoria Road; whereas the County and City agree to share the costs of materials based on territory pertaining to each authority as detailed in the agreement thus pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as stated above. 2. 52942 A) Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and City of Mercedes for the provision of joint efforts for the reconstruction of Mile 9 North from FM 491 East to Mile 1 East; and B) Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Agreement Project: Reconstruction of Mile 9 North from FM 491 East to Mile 1 East; whereas the County and City agree to share the costs based on the territory pertaining to each authority as detailed in the agreement thus pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as stated above. 3. 52959 Acceptance and approval of the following Work Authorizations as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. - Contract # C-15-319-09-15 for the provisions of "Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services" for: A) Work Authorization No. 3 - Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 to Mile 12) project in the amount of $46,076.75 thru assigned requisition# 290722. B) Work Authorization No. 4 - Mile 4 Road (Mile 10 to Mile 12) project in the amount of $46,076.75 thru assigned requisition# 290715. C) Work Authorization No. 5 - Mile 12 North Road (Mile 2 West to 2200 LF West of Mile 2 North Road) project in the amount of $15,759.00 thru assigned requisition# 290717. B. Pct. 2 1. 53001 A. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $273,007.12) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-046-03-03, to provide the necessary Design Survey's, including digital terrain modeling, topography and cross sections needed for final design for the Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park Project.\; B. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-046-03-03, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC. in connection with Work Authorization No. 5 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. 2. 53003 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 7 (with an estimated cost of $6,830.80) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-125-04-14, to provide Geotechnical Field, Laboratory and Engineering Analysis for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project. 3. 53002 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $90,524.74) as submitted by project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers to provide Schematic Development, Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E), ROW Acquisition, and Environmental Services for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project through Contract No. C-15-097-03-17. 4. 52926 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for "Plena Vista Subdivision" as approved for negotiations on CC 12/01/15 and subject to HB23 and/or HB 1295 [when and/or if applicable]. b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $64,120.00) as submitted by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for Plena Vista Subdivision located in Pct. No. 2 - Contract #C-15-424-01-19 5. 52923 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, for "Las Milpas Road Project" as approved for negotiations on CC 11/10/15 and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable]; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $16,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, for Prof. Engineering Services for the "Las Milpas Road Project" Pct. No. 2 through Contract No. C-15-402-01-19. 6. 52971 A. Recommendation by project engineer Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to award the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1 to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications, 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise, LLC, in the total amount of $279,192.75 for project -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Eldora Road Improvements (from I Road to Raul Longoria Road) -RFB No. 2015-367-12-02-MSS." subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]; 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: Armando Garza, Jr. [unless otherwise voiced/announced by Commissioner Cantu] to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". C. Pct. 3 1. 53025 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 purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional surveying services for "Penitas Landfill" in Precinct No. 3 FULCRUM CONSULTING SERVICES RIO DELTA ENGINEERING HINOJOSA ENGINEERING, INC. SCORE 88 90 95 RANKING C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional surveying services for "Penitas Landfill" in Precinct No. 3 2. 53000 Requesting approval of the final negotiated agreement# C-16-260-01-19 with Hidalgo County Emergency Service Foundation d/b/a Hidalgo County E.M.S for the purposes of: “Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, (effective, 02/19/16 for a period of two (2) years) subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. D. Colonia Access Program Pct. 1 1. 52804 Acceptance and approval of the following action items for project #C-CAP-15-332-12-01 titled Tijerina Estates Subdivision with a contract between Hidalgo County and 2GS, LLC as submitted through project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E.: A. Final construction contract (CC awarded 12-01-15) in the amount of $197,079.75; 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 Armando Garza, Jr. [unless otherwise announced] 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". E. Sheriff's Office 1. 52974 a. Approval of an Amendment No. 1 to the current agreement between Hidalgo County and Central Air Heating Services, Inc. for the "Law Enforcement/Adult Detention Facilities Repair," to adjust allowance balances due to unforeseen circumstances. C-14-047-01-20 subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]; b. Approval of Construction Change Directive #3 (as drafted/submitted through project engineering, Chanin Engineering, LLC) in the amount of $37,584.25 [Allowance] from contracted vendor, CAHS, Inc. subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]; c. Approval of Change Order No. 2 in connection with the "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement," to include an additional 45 Days from contracted vendor, CAHS, Inc. and as recommended by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, LLC subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable.
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 52983 Deliberation of the appointment, employment and duties of the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal D. 52913 C-5096-15-E; State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company As Subrogee of Aaron Gonzalez v. Hidalgo County, Texas E. 53018 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. Hidalgo County and Juan Bernal F. 52865 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez G. 52863 Claim of Ruth Machado H. 52950 Claim of Maria del Rosario Cervantes I. 52976 Claim of Jorge Ramos J. 52978 Claim of Miguel Angel Moreno K. 52981 Claim of Roberto Garza L. 52985 Hidalgo County v. Maria De Jesus Hernandez & Juan Jose Hernandez M. 52895 Hidalgo County v. John Jacob Toavalu & Shelly Guerra 22. 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 23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 52984 Deliberation of the appointment, employment and duties of the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal D. 52910 C-5096-15-E; State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company As Subrogee of Aaron Gonzalez v. Hidalgo County, Texas E. 53019 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. Hidalgo County and Juan Bernal F. 52866 Claim of Jesus Gonzalez G. 52864 Claim of Ruth Machado H. 52951 Claim of Maria del Rosario Cervantes I. 52977 Claim of Jorge Ramos J. 52979 Claim of Miguel Angel Moreno K. 52982 Claim of Roberto Garza L. 52986 Hidalgo County v. Maria De Jesus Hernandez & Juan Jose Hernandez M. 52896 Hidalgo County v. John Jacob Toavalu & Shelly Guerra 24. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 25. Open Session: Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Adjourn