1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -54709 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 to Pct. 1 - Mile 13 1/2 & FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project Agreement with Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $16,160.00. 7. AI -54730 A. Requesting approval to purchase two (2) John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loaders through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Doggett Machinery Services (Contract #424-13) in the total amount of $ 193,500.00. B. Pursuant to the Board's approval to purchase the two (2) John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loaders, requesting to declare surplus with the purpose of trade in: One (1) 2003 JCB 215S Backhoe Loader (Asset # 39861) in the amount of $6,800.00, and One (1) 2008 TEREX TX970B Backhoe Loader (Asset # 1590) in the amount of $9,000.00 including the removal of said assets from inventory upon completion of transaction. 8. AI -54756 Request approval of Budget Amendment from the General Fund in the amount of $193,500 into heavy equipment pursuant to the Board's approval to purchase (2) John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loaders. 9. AI -54698 Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all requirements/specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-16-020-05-11, Pit Run Caliche, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. 10. AI -54713 Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the sole bid received meeting all requirements / specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-16-019-05-11, Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche), subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. 11. AI -54717 Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the sole bid received meeting all requirements / specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-16-021-05-11, Sand and Bedding Material, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. 12. AI -54741 A. Requesting approval of Wireless Customer Agreement from Verizon Wireless through the District's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3415 as reviewed and approved as to form by Legal Counsel. B. Acceptance of proposal from Verizon Wireless through DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-3415 for a Wireless Voice Calling Services Plan for 75 Push to Talk (PTT) lines (including 75 free wireless devices) in the total amount of $14,391.00 for a period of 12 months. 13. AI -54766 2013 Bond Project - Precinct #1 Rural Drainage Development Request approval to Payment application #3 to Texas Cordia Construction LLC for Hoehn Road Area Drainage Improvements in the amount of $675.00 14. 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 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-54795 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-54763 2016 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) B. AI-54761 2016 - Facilities Management CO Wide (1100) C. AI-54750 2016 - Sheriff OPSG (1284) D. AI-54751 2016 - Sheriff OPSG (1284) E. AI-54759 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1281) F. AI-54744 2016 - Safety Division (1100) G. AI-54737 2016 - Co. Wide Adm (1100) H. AI-54674 2016 - Pct 2 Rd. Maint. (1200) I. AI-54760 2016 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) J. AI-54666 2016 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. AI-54738 2016 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) L. AI-54662 2016 - 398th Dist. Court (1100) M. AI-54665 2016 - Tax Office (1100) N. AI-54673 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1223) O. AI-54678 2016 - County Clerk's (1100) P. AI-54654 2016 - J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 2 (1100) Q. AI-54682 2016 - J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 2 (1100) R. AI-54687 2016 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) S. AI-54672 2016 - Constable Pct. 3 (1284) T. AI-54671 2016 - Constable Pct. 3 (1284) U. AI-54695 2016 - Planning Dept. (1100) V. AI-54705 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1100) W. AI-54706 2016 - Budget & Management (2202) X. AI-54710 2016 - JP Pct. 3 Pl. 1 (1100) Y. AI-54718 2016 - Elections (1100) Z. AI-54603 2016 - County Clerk's (1100) AA. AI-54716 2016 - Fire Marshal (1100) 3. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-54754 Pct4 SOA (1303): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 SOA1341 (program 145 and program 160) to SOA1339 (program 146) in the amount of $5,167.82. B. AI-54745 CC & DC E-Filing (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to CC & DC E-Filing in the amount of $43,037.02 to fund machinery & equipment expenditures. C. AI-54734 Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide in the amount of $44,225.14 to fund courthouse cameras. D. AI-54623 Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd Project (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Project in the amount of $115,000.00 to fund professional engineering & geotechnical engineering services. E. AI-54669 Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO's 1315 TXDOT FM 681 (program 070) to TXDOT La Homa SH495 (program 045) in the amount of $1,500.00. 4. Planning Department: A. AI-54689 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 5. Executive Office: A. AI-54676 Approval of Right of Way Permits: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: a). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 595.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Goolie Road beginning at the southeast corner of Goolie Road and Sioux Road also being 40.0 feet southeast from the centerline of said roads. The proposed waterline will be installed 15.0 feet west of the east right-of-way line of said Goolie Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The waterline will begin at Station 82+05 and continue north to a 90-degree elbow at Station 88+00. At the said elbow the waterline will traverse towards the east within a North Alamo WSC easement. The proposed waterline and bores will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. b). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install a 12-inch waterline within a North Alamo WSC easement being 15-feet wide and being parallel to the north right-of-way line of Sioux Road. The 12-inch line will cross Los Indios Lane coming out of Los Indios Estates Subdivision. The proposed waterline will be installed 7.5 feet north of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The proposed waterline will be bored and encased with 40-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing at Station 53+75. The proposed bore will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. c). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 2,600 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road beginning 220 feet from the centerline of Los Indios Lane and continuing east to Goolie Road. The proposed waterline will be installed 13.0 feet south of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The waterline will begin at Station 56+00 and continue to Station 65+00 where the waterline will cross Sioux Road towards the south with a bore and encased with 30-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing then continue to a 90-degree elbow which will be installed 5.0 north of the south right-of-way of said Sioux Road where the 12-inch waterline will continue eastward towards Goolie Road and cross to the east right-of-way of said Goolie Road to a 90-degree elbow. The proposed waterline crossing Goolie Road will be bored and encased with 36-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing. The proposed waterline and bores will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. d). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install a 12-inch waterline within a North Alamo WSC easement being 15-feet wide and lying parallel to the north right-of-way line of Sioux Road. The 12-inch line will cross 3 paved roads coming out of Los Mirasoles Subdivision. The proposed waterline will be installed 7.50 feet north of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The proposed bores are located at Stations 32+50, 37+00 and 41+25. The proposed waterlines will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. e). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 3,166 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road from Val Verde Road to Hernandez Road. The proposed waterline will be installed 10.0-feet north of the south right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. Waterline begins at Station 0+00 and continues to Station 31+64 where the waterline will cross Sioux Road to the north into an existing North Alamo WSC easement. The proposed waterline will be bored and encased with 30-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing. The proposed bore will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. f). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 690 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road located 185.0 feet east of Las Rosas Street. The proposed waterline will be installed 13.0 feet south of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. Waterline begins at Station 43+50 and continues to Station 50+40 where it will traverse north into a North Alamo WSC easement lying adjacent and parallel to the north right of way of said Sioux Road. The proposed waterline will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. B. AI-54725 Approval of Right of Way Permits: H2O Construction Services- Installation only of 60" pipe crossing Dicker Rd. Project for City of Hidalgo (Northwest Drain) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: a). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 2,664.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road beginning at Station 114+00 and also being 1,200.0 feet east from the centerline of the Donna Irrigation Main Canal. The proposed waterline will be installed 5.0 feet north from the south right-of-way line and will be installed 40-inches below natural ground. The said line will traverse towards the east where at Station 127+15 the waterline will cross North to a 90 degree elbow installed 5.00 feet south of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road. The waterline crossing will be bored and encased with 25.0 feet of SDR26 PVC Casing. The waterline will then traverse to the east to a 12 x 12 inch cross to be installed at Station 139+75 where the said line will cross Sioux Road to the South and be 5.0 east of the west right-of-way line of Old La Blanca Road. The waterline crossing south will be bored and encased with 20.0 feet of SDR26 PVC Casing. The proposed waterline and bores will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. b). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 375.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along La Blanca Road. The proposed waterline will begin at Station 140+50 and be 5.0 feet east of the west right-of-way of line of Old La Blanca Road also being located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Old La Blanca Road and Sioux Road.al. The proposed waterline will traverse 375.0 feet to the south and connect to an existing waterline. The proposed waterline will be installed 40-inches below natural ground. 6. Membership Dues: A. AI-54762 Sheriff's Office: Requesting approval of requisition #299155 for 2016 membership dues, in the total amount of $24.00 for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez to the Texas Chief Deputies Association with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-54699 Public Defender's (1100): Requesting approval to pay annual membership dues to the State Bar of Texas - Requisition #298958, in the total amount of $68.00 for Ignacio Mendoza, Jr., Public Defender II, with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. AI-54438 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues for Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: Marcela Renee Saenz, Andrew Augutus Whitlock III, Ricco Diaman Delgado & Obdett Calzada, in the total amount of $230.00 (Requisition #297832), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. 7. Auditor's Office: A. AI-54621 Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 8. Budget & Management: A. AI-54688 2016 Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into Countywide Administration-Contingency. B. AI-54658 Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of February 1, 2016 through April 29, 2016. C. AI-54397 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,074,987.84 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/23/16 to 05/06/16. 04/23-29/16 $500,155.75 05/01-06/16 $574,832.09 TOTAL $1,074,987.84 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. D. AI-54655 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 May 1-15, 2016 in the amount of $49,602.72 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 9. Purchasing Dept: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. AI-54757 Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection with the Pct. 1 Mile 12N (FM1015-2W) Paving & Drainage Improvements Project as recommended by project engineer, Sames, Inc. B. AI-54660 Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract #E-15-139-03-31 for “Hot Mix-Cold Laid Road Material (on an as needed basis)-County Wide while procurement process is completed and processed, at the same rate, term and conditions. C. AI-54735 Approval of the following with 2GS, LLC contracted vendor for Havana Lomas #5 Subdivision - Pct. No. 3 as submitted through project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering. (C-CAP-15-360-01-05): 1. Application for payment No. 3 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $7,812.55; 2. “Certificate of Substantial Completion” with issuance date of April 08, 2016 3. “Certificate of Construction Completion” reflecting the completion date of April 08, 2016. D. AI-54753 Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $135,835.04 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). E. AI-54661 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 with (an estimated cost of $ 10,357.89) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for Project:“Construction Material Testing" for: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to (on call) GEO Tech & CMT Services Agreement# C-15-301-09-15. F. AI-54670 Approval of an amendment to agenda Item #53854 [CC 3/22/16 for (2) two Xerox Printers Model 3655X] to upgrade existing configuration by ADDING TWO-TRAYS to EACH PRINTER; through DIR Contract DIR-TSO-3043; PO#740776 & 740777- $99.38/month + additional tray upgrade -$12.38 for a new total monthly payment= $111.86 for each printer and effective upon CC approval and delivery & installation. G. AI-54595 Action to Add and/or Delete Fuel Card and Fuel Card Users as follows: 1. Adult Probation - Delete Fuel Card Users 2. Headstart Program - Delete Fuel Card 3. Headstart Program - Add Fuel Card Users 4. Fire Marshal - Add Fuel Card
AI-54764 Resolution in honor of the Pharr P.A.L. Adelitas Rugby Team for winning the State High School Rugby Championship and ending their season as Division II High School Rugby State Champions.
AI-54752 1. Resolution in Honor of Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary 2016 Texas Scholastic Chess Championship Team 2. Resolution in Honor of Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary 2016 Texas Scholastic Chess Championship Team 3. Resolution in Honor of Sharyland Pioneer High School 2016 US Chess National High School Championship Team
AI-54663 1. Update on State Highway 68 project study area by the Texas Department of Transportation 2. Discussion and approval of Resolution of Support for State Highway 68
AI-54657 Discussion and approval of an Order Closing, Abandoning and Vacating Road to the Extent of Hidalgo County's Interest (The West & Adams Tracts Subdivision)
County Judge's Office: A. AI-54724 Discussion, consideration and approval of Amendment to the Economic Development Program Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) and Order approving the same.
Constables: A. AI-54667 Constable Pct. #1: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Celestino Avila, Constable Precinct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012: 1) Albert Allen Collins 2) Carlos Vasquez III 3) Evelyn Velasquez B. AI-54675 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Armando Garza and Silvestre Aleman as Reserve Deputy Constables by Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012. C. AI-54758 Constable Pct. #4 (1100): Approval to terminate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 Office D. AI-54721 Constable Pct.#4: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Romero Rodriguez, Jr. as a Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-54723 Discussion, consideration, and approval to adopt, publish new rules, and establish fees that will regulate motor vehicle title services pursuant to Title 7 of the Texas Transportation Code, Subtitle A, Chapter 520
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-54746 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $30,000.00 of Palmview Operation Stonegarden 2014 overtime funds to allocate to City of Mission OPSG 14 grant. B. AI-54590 Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $40.00 to Chief Deputy Mario Lopez after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Chief Deputy Mario Lopez paid for fuel expense with personal credit card due to U.S. Voyager Card not working properly. C. AI-54653 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for $1,500 donation from OXY USA, Inc.. 2. Approval of budget amendment for $1,500 in the Sheriff's Office.
Human Resources: A. AI-54732 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change a position title as follows, effective next full pay period. Action Slot# Dept. / Program Position Title Budged Salary Proposed Position Title Title Change 0017 220-001 Air Condition Technician I $26,794.00 Air Condition Technician Helper 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-54693 HIDTA Sharing US Treasury (1228 & 1257) Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force U.S. Treasury fund (1252) to the Sheriff's U.S. Treasury fund (1228) and the Constable Pct. 3 U.S. Treasury fund (1257) in the amount of $10,000.00 respectively.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-54686 Pursuant to Chapter 121 Local Public Health Reorganization act; Sec.121006, requesting approval of the Immunization Sliding Fee Schedule effective May 25th, 2016. The revision is needed as per revised guidelines by the Texas Vaccines for Children program. B. AI-54668 Requesting approval to submit grant application to US AID for an award to combat Zika and future threats. 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. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Adult Probation: A. AI-54512 DWI Grant Program Income: December 2015 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,538.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,538.00. January 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,129.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $3,129.00. February 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $10,950.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $10,950.00. March 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,454.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $3,454.00. April 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,717.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,717.00.
Urban County: A. AI-54748 Approval to exercise 30 day “No Cause” Termination of contract dated May 22, 2012 between Hidalgo County and Dos Logistics, Inc. with regards to the Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Flood Drainage Improvements Project known as the “Delta Area Connector/East Lateral Project”. (GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453) B. AI-54703 Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Construction Management Services with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC in the amount of $179,665.00 for the management and coordination of the Delta Area Connector/ East Lateral Project, utilizing the General Land office (GLO) funds Contract No. 12-406-000-6453 DRS210068/DRS220068.
Elections Administration: A. AI-54804 Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
Planning Department: A. AI-54681 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Grace Meadows Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Rogelio Quintero) (S.H. 107 & Sunflower Road) b. La Palmilla Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 4 (David Krukiel) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) 2. Preliminary Approval a. Sunset Valley Ph. IV Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Sandoval Development, LP) (Stites Road & Victoria Road) b. Eduardo’s Subdivision No. 14- Pct. 3 (Las Dianas Land Development) (Trosper Road & 3 Mile Line) 3. Final Approval a. Las Delicias Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan J. Lopez) (Mile 3 ½ West Road & Mile 12 North Road) b. Dos Vientos Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Sharp Road & Curve Road) c. Juliway Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (FM 493 & Anderson Road) d. Tierra De Santa Cruz No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Santa Cruz Properties) (Brushline Road & El Cibolo Road) 4. Partial Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee a. Los Novillos Subdivision- Pct. 4
Budget & Management: A. AI-54767 Restitution-1124 M Rd (1100): Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint (007) to the Restitution-1124 M Rd (125) in the amount of $10,357.89 to fund the renovations to the Restitution Center.
Purchasing Department: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-54755 Consideration, discussion and applicable action and/or direction on any/all aspects of professional services required for the design and construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse, including, but not limited to the following: A. Selection of architectural firm; B. Method of construction: Conventional Bid, Construction Manager at Risk, Design/Build, etc.; C. Status of negotiations with ranked Construction Material/Geo-technical Testing firm; D. Status of negotiations on off-site Civil Engineering related to closure of 281, drainage improvements, etc.; E. Status of Program and/or Project Manager Services; F. Other related professional services. 2. AI-54727 Approval for correction of date captioned on (CC-05/17/16 AI-54562) for the upcoming auction scheduled as Wednesday, June 08, 2016. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-54399 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Kenyon Road and Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project"-RFB No. HCDD1-16-023-06-15, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 2. AI-54647 a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Engineering Agreement# C-16-165-05-25 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. for [Job Specific] Projects: “Nittler Road Improvements (from FM493 to FM88)" and "Mile 9 Road Improvements (from Mile 1 East to Mile 3 East)" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, subject to compliance with HB1295 [if and when applicable]; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $156,741.00) as submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc.- Project:“Nittler Road Improvements from FM 493 to FM 88” within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, in connection to agreement # C-16-165-05-25. c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $ 90, 636.00) as submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. -Project:“Mile 9 Road Improvements from Mile 1 East to Mile 3 East” within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, in connection to agreement # C-16-165-05-25. C. Pct. 2 1. AI-54733 Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-15-097-03-17 resulting in additional ROW acquisition services and asbestos abatement (with an estimated cost increase of $24,531.51) for services under Work Authorization No. 5 for the Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project and subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 when and if applicable. 2. AI-54742 Approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $4,731.24) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Project. 3. AI-54606 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for "Schematic Development, Plans, Specification & Estimates (PS&E), ROW Support and Environmental Services for Rancho Blanco Rd Extension Project," for Pct. #2, [as approved for negotiations on CC 5/10/16] 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 $99,752.30) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide "Schematic Development, Plans, Specification & Estimates (PS&E), ROW Support Services and Environmental Services for the Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project through Contract# C-16-218-05-25. 4. AI-54683 Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Surveying Agreement with Civil Design Services, Inc. dba CDS Muery, for "Road and Bridge, C.I.P., and Other Projects in General (On An As Needed Basis),"as approved for negotiations on CC 5/10/16, and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable]; 5. AI-54509 Presentation of Bids received (as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein) for the purpose of award to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [including meeting specifications and/or requirements] with approval of contract document, ts for project titled: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2-"Hauling Services for all Road Materieals" through RFB No.: 2016-079-04-20-SGS D. Pct. 4 1. AI-54765 A. Requesting an order for the exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. LGC, 262.024(a(4), a professional service; B. Presentation of the scoring grid [for the purpose of ranking by CC] the nominated firms from HC approved pool of architectural services 'providers in connection with Brewster Park Project in Pct. #4; Evaluation Fulcrum Gignac Mata- Garcia Scoring 92 96 97 Ranking C. Authority fort he purchasing department to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm of _______________ to finalize an AIA form of agreement for the provision of architectural services in connection with Brewster Park project in Pct. #4 2. AI-54722 Acceptance and approval of the construction contract documents for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4: "Mile 17 1/2 Road Paving & Drainage Improvements" (CC award action AI 54418 on 05/10/2016) to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, in the total amount of $345,880.39 for contract # C-16-120-05-10 reviewed and approved as to form by Legal Counsel. 3. AI-54749 A. Requesting approval of an order for exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of the nominated firms [from HC approved pool of Construction Materials/Geo-technical Testing Firms] for the purpose of ranking by HCCC so as to continue to the next phase of the protocol for engagement of professional services in connection with Alberta Drain Project in Pct. #4; Evaluation Millennium Eng. Group, Inc. Earth Co, LLC TSI, LAB., INC. Scoring 98 97 95 Ranking C. Authority for the purchasing department to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm of _______________ for the purpose of engagement through a professional services contract document for the provision of Construction Materials/Geo-technical Testing Services for the Alberta Drain Project in Pct. #4;
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-54768 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation v. Hidalgo County D. AI-54707 Claim of PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC E. AI-54728 Claim of Rodolfo Vela F. AI-54714 County of Hidalgo, Tx v. Aurelio Vaca & Guadalupe Vaca 23. 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 (subject to compliance with HB1295)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -54709 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 to Pct. 1 - Mile 13 1/2 & FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project Agreement with Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $16,160.00. 7. AI -54730 A. Requesting approval to purchase two (2) John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loaders through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Doggett Machinery Services (Contract #424-13) in the total amount of $ 193,500.00. B. Pursuant to the Board's approval to purchase the two (2) John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loaders, requesting to declare surplus with the purpose of trade in: One (1) 2003 JCB 215S Backhoe Loader (Asset # 39861) in the amount of $6,800.00, and One (1) 2008 TEREX TX970B Backhoe Loader (Asset # 1590) in the amount of $9,000.00 including the removal of said assets from inventory upon completion of transaction. 8. AI -54756 Request approval of Budget Amendment from the General Fund in the amount of $193,500 into heavy equipment pursuant to the Board's approval to purchase (2) John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loaders. 9. AI -54698 Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all requirements/specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-16-020-05-11, Pit Run Caliche, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. 10. AI -54713 Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the sole bid received meeting all requirements / specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-16-019-05-11, Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche), subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. 11. AI -54717 Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the sole bid received meeting all requirements / specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-16-021-05-11, Sand and Bedding Material, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. 12. AI -54741 A. Requesting approval of Wireless Customer Agreement from Verizon Wireless through the District's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3415 as reviewed and approved as to form by Legal Counsel. B. Acceptance of proposal from Verizon Wireless through DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-3415 for a Wireless Voice Calling Services Plan for 75 Push to Talk (PTT) lines (including 75 free wireless devices) in the total amount of $14,391.00 for a period of 12 months. 13. AI -54766 2013 Bond Project - Precinct #1 Rural Drainage Development Request approval to Payment application #3 to Texas Cordia Construction LLC for Hoehn Road Area Drainage Improvements in the amount of $675.00 14. 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 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-54795 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-54763 2016 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) B. AI-54761 2016 - Facilities Management CO Wide (1100) C. AI-54750 2016 - Sheriff OPSG (1284) D. AI-54751 2016 - Sheriff OPSG (1284) E. AI-54759 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1281) F. AI-54744 2016 - Safety Division (1100) G. AI-54737 2016 - Co. Wide Adm (1100) H. AI-54674 2016 - Pct 2 Rd. Maint. (1200) I. AI-54760 2016 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) J. AI-54666 2016 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. AI-54738 2016 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) L. AI-54662 2016 - 398th Dist. Court (1100) M. AI-54665 2016 - Tax Office (1100) N. AI-54673 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1223) O. AI-54678 2016 - County Clerk's (1100) P. AI-54654 2016 - J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 2 (1100) Q. AI-54682 2016 - J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 2 (1100) R. AI-54687 2016 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) S. AI-54672 2016 - Constable Pct. 3 (1284) T. AI-54671 2016 - Constable Pct. 3 (1284) U. AI-54695 2016 - Planning Dept. (1100) V. AI-54705 2016 - District Attorney's Office (1100) W. AI-54706 2016 - Budget & Management (2202) X. AI-54710 2016 - JP Pct. 3 Pl. 1 (1100) Y. AI-54718 2016 - Elections (1100) Z. AI-54603 2016 - County Clerk's (1100) AA. AI-54716 2016 - Fire Marshal (1100) 3. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-54754 Pct4 SOA (1303): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 SOA1341 (program 145 and program 160) to SOA1339 (program 146) in the amount of $5,167.82. B. AI-54745 CC & DC E-Filing (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to CC & DC E-Filing in the amount of $43,037.02 to fund machinery & equipment expenditures. C. AI-54734 Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide in the amount of $44,225.14 to fund courthouse cameras. D. AI-54623 Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd Project (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Project in the amount of $115,000.00 to fund professional engineering & geotechnical engineering services. E. AI-54669 Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO's 1315 TXDOT FM 681 (program 070) to TXDOT La Homa SH495 (program 045) in the amount of $1,500.00. 4. Planning Department: A. AI-54689 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 5. Executive Office: A. AI-54676 Approval of Right of Way Permits: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: a). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 595.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Goolie Road beginning at the southeast corner of Goolie Road and Sioux Road also being 40.0 feet southeast from the centerline of said roads. The proposed waterline will be installed 15.0 feet west of the east right-of-way line of said Goolie Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The waterline will begin at Station 82+05 and continue north to a 90-degree elbow at Station 88+00. At the said elbow the waterline will traverse towards the east within a North Alamo WSC easement. The proposed waterline and bores will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. b). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install a 12-inch waterline within a North Alamo WSC easement being 15-feet wide and being parallel to the north right-of-way line of Sioux Road. The 12-inch line will cross Los Indios Lane coming out of Los Indios Estates Subdivision. The proposed waterline will be installed 7.5 feet north of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The proposed waterline will be bored and encased with 40-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing at Station 53+75. The proposed bore will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. c). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 2,600 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road beginning 220 feet from the centerline of Los Indios Lane and continuing east to Goolie Road. The proposed waterline will be installed 13.0 feet south of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The waterline will begin at Station 56+00 and continue to Station 65+00 where the waterline will cross Sioux Road towards the south with a bore and encased with 30-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing then continue to a 90-degree elbow which will be installed 5.0 north of the south right-of-way of said Sioux Road where the 12-inch waterline will continue eastward towards Goolie Road and cross to the east right-of-way of said Goolie Road to a 90-degree elbow. The proposed waterline crossing Goolie Road will be bored and encased with 36-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing. The proposed waterline and bores will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. d). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install a 12-inch waterline within a North Alamo WSC easement being 15-feet wide and lying parallel to the north right-of-way line of Sioux Road. The 12-inch line will cross 3 paved roads coming out of Los Mirasoles Subdivision. The proposed waterline will be installed 7.50 feet north of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. The proposed bores are located at Stations 32+50, 37+00 and 41+25. The proposed waterlines will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. e). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 3,166 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road from Val Verde Road to Hernandez Road. The proposed waterline will be installed 10.0-feet north of the south right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. Waterline begins at Station 0+00 and continues to Station 31+64 where the waterline will cross Sioux Road to the north into an existing North Alamo WSC easement. The proposed waterline will be bored and encased with 30-lineal feet of 20-inch SDR26 PVC casing. The proposed bore will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. f). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 690 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road located 185.0 feet east of Las Rosas Street. The proposed waterline will be installed 13.0 feet south of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road and 40-inches below natural ground. Waterline begins at Station 43+50 and continues to Station 50+40 where it will traverse north into a North Alamo WSC easement lying adjacent and parallel to the north right of way of said Sioux Road. The proposed waterline will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. B. AI-54725 Approval of Right of Way Permits: H2O Construction Services- Installation only of 60" pipe crossing Dicker Rd. Project for City of Hidalgo (Northwest Drain) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: a). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 2,664.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along Sioux Road beginning at Station 114+00 and also being 1,200.0 feet east from the centerline of the Donna Irrigation Main Canal. The proposed waterline will be installed 5.0 feet north from the south right-of-way line and will be installed 40-inches below natural ground. The said line will traverse towards the east where at Station 127+15 the waterline will cross North to a 90 degree elbow installed 5.00 feet south of the north right-of-way line of said Sioux Road. The waterline crossing will be bored and encased with 25.0 feet of SDR26 PVC Casing. The waterline will then traverse to the east to a 12 x 12 inch cross to be installed at Station 139+75 where the said line will cross Sioux Road to the South and be 5.0 east of the west right-of-way line of Old La Blanca Road. The waterline crossing south will be bored and encased with 20.0 feet of SDR26 PVC Casing. The proposed waterline and bores will be installed 40-inches below lowest point of natural ground. b). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 375.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline along La Blanca Road. The proposed waterline will begin at Station 140+50 and be 5.0 feet east of the west right-of-way of line of Old La Blanca Road also being located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Old La Blanca Road and Sioux Road.al. The proposed waterline will traverse 375.0 feet to the south and connect to an existing waterline. The proposed waterline will be installed 40-inches below natural ground. 6. Membership Dues: A. AI-54762 Sheriff's Office: Requesting approval of requisition #299155 for 2016 membership dues, in the total amount of $24.00 for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez to the Texas Chief Deputies Association with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-54699 Public Defender's (1100): Requesting approval to pay annual membership dues to the State Bar of Texas - Requisition #298958, in the total amount of $68.00 for Ignacio Mendoza, Jr., Public Defender II, with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. AI-54438 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues for Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: Marcela Renee Saenz, Andrew Augutus Whitlock III, Ricco Diaman Delgado & Obdett Calzada, in the total amount of $230.00 (Requisition #297832), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. 7. Auditor's Office: A. AI-54621 Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 8. Budget & Management: A. AI-54688 2016 Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into Countywide Administration-Contingency. B. AI-54658 Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of February 1, 2016 through April 29, 2016. C. AI-54397 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,074,987.84 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/23/16 to 05/06/16. 04/23-29/16 $500,155.75 05/01-06/16 $574,832.09 TOTAL $1,074,987.84 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. D. AI-54655 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 May 1-15, 2016 in the amount of $49,602.72 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 9. Purchasing Dept: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. AI-54757 Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection with the Pct. 1 Mile 12N (FM1015-2W) Paving & Drainage Improvements Project as recommended by project engineer, Sames, Inc. B. AI-54660 Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract #E-15-139-03-31 for “Hot Mix-Cold Laid Road Material (on an as needed basis)-County Wide while procurement process is completed and processed, at the same rate, term and conditions. C. AI-54735 Approval of the following with 2GS, LLC contracted vendor for Havana Lomas #5 Subdivision - Pct. No. 3 as submitted through project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering. (C-CAP-15-360-01-05): 1. Application for payment No. 3 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $7,812.55; 2. “Certificate of Substantial Completion” with issuance date of April 08, 2016 3. “Certificate of Construction Completion” reflecting the completion date of April 08, 2016. D. AI-54753 Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $135,835.04 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). E. AI-54661 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 with (an estimated cost of $ 10,357.89) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for Project:“Construction Material Testing" for: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to (on call) GEO Tech & CMT Services Agreement# C-15-301-09-15. F. AI-54670 Approval of an amendment to agenda Item #53854 [CC 3/22/16 for (2) two Xerox Printers Model 3655X] to upgrade existing configuration by ADDING TWO-TRAYS to EACH PRINTER; through DIR Contract DIR-TSO-3043; PO#740776 & 740777- $99.38/month + additional tray upgrade -$12.38 for a new total monthly payment= $111.86 for each printer and effective upon CC approval and delivery & installation. G. AI-54595 Action to Add and/or Delete Fuel Card and Fuel Card Users as follows: 1. Adult Probation - Delete Fuel Card Users 2. Headstart Program - Delete Fuel Card 3. Headstart Program - Add Fuel Card Users 4. Fire Marshal - Add Fuel Card
AI-54764 Resolution in honor of the Pharr P.A.L. Adelitas Rugby Team for winning the State High School Rugby Championship and ending their season as Division II High School Rugby State Champions.
AI-54752 1. Resolution in Honor of Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary 2016 Texas Scholastic Chess Championship Team 2. Resolution in Honor of Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary 2016 Texas Scholastic Chess Championship Team 3. Resolution in Honor of Sharyland Pioneer High School 2016 US Chess National High School Championship Team
AI-54663 1. Update on State Highway 68 project study area by the Texas Department of Transportation 2. Discussion and approval of Resolution of Support for State Highway 68
AI-54657 Discussion and approval of an Order Closing, Abandoning and Vacating Road to the Extent of Hidalgo County's Interest (The West & Adams Tracts Subdivision)
County Judge's Office: A. AI-54724 Discussion, consideration and approval of Amendment to the Economic Development Program Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) and Order approving the same.
Constables: A. AI-54667 Constable Pct. #1: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Celestino Avila, Constable Precinct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012: 1) Albert Allen Collins 2) Carlos Vasquez III 3) Evelyn Velasquez B. AI-54675 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Armando Garza and Silvestre Aleman as Reserve Deputy Constables by Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012. C. AI-54758 Constable Pct. #4 (1100): Approval to terminate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 Office D. AI-54721 Constable Pct.#4: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Romero Rodriguez, Jr. as a Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-54723 Discussion, consideration, and approval to adopt, publish new rules, and establish fees that will regulate motor vehicle title services pursuant to Title 7 of the Texas Transportation Code, Subtitle A, Chapter 520
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-54746 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $30,000.00 of Palmview Operation Stonegarden 2014 overtime funds to allocate to City of Mission OPSG 14 grant. B. AI-54590 Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $40.00 to Chief Deputy Mario Lopez after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Chief Deputy Mario Lopez paid for fuel expense with personal credit card due to U.S. Voyager Card not working properly. C. AI-54653 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for $1,500 donation from OXY USA, Inc.. 2. Approval of budget amendment for $1,500 in the Sheriff's Office.
Human Resources: A. AI-54732 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change a position title as follows, effective next full pay period. Action Slot# Dept. / Program Position Title Budged Salary Proposed Position Title Title Change 0017 220-001 Air Condition Technician I $26,794.00 Air Condition Technician Helper 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-54693 HIDTA Sharing US Treasury (1228 & 1257) Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force U.S. Treasury fund (1252) to the Sheriff's U.S. Treasury fund (1228) and the Constable Pct. 3 U.S. Treasury fund (1257) in the amount of $10,000.00 respectively.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-54686 Pursuant to Chapter 121 Local Public Health Reorganization act; Sec.121006, requesting approval of the Immunization Sliding Fee Schedule effective May 25th, 2016. The revision is needed as per revised guidelines by the Texas Vaccines for Children program. B. AI-54668 Requesting approval to submit grant application to US AID for an award to combat Zika and future threats. 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. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Adult Probation: A. AI-54512 DWI Grant Program Income: December 2015 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,538.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,538.00. January 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,129.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $3,129.00. February 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $10,950.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $10,950.00. March 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,454.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $3,454.00. April 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,717.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,717.00.
Urban County: A. AI-54748 Approval to exercise 30 day “No Cause” Termination of contract dated May 22, 2012 between Hidalgo County and Dos Logistics, Inc. with regards to the Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Flood Drainage Improvements Project known as the “Delta Area Connector/East Lateral Project”. (GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453) B. AI-54703 Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Construction Management Services with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC in the amount of $179,665.00 for the management and coordination of the Delta Area Connector/ East Lateral Project, utilizing the General Land office (GLO) funds Contract No. 12-406-000-6453 DRS210068/DRS220068.
Elections Administration: A. AI-54804 Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
Planning Department: A. AI-54681 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Grace Meadows Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Rogelio Quintero) (S.H. 107 & Sunflower Road) b. La Palmilla Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 4 (David Krukiel) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) 2. Preliminary Approval a. Sunset Valley Ph. IV Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Sandoval Development, LP) (Stites Road & Victoria Road) b. Eduardo’s Subdivision No. 14- Pct. 3 (Las Dianas Land Development) (Trosper Road & 3 Mile Line) 3. Final Approval a. Las Delicias Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan J. Lopez) (Mile 3 ½ West Road & Mile 12 North Road) b. Dos Vientos Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Sharp Road & Curve Road) c. Juliway Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (FM 493 & Anderson Road) d. Tierra De Santa Cruz No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Santa Cruz Properties) (Brushline Road & El Cibolo Road) 4. Partial Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee a. Los Novillos Subdivision- Pct. 4
Budget & Management: A. AI-54767 Restitution-1124 M Rd (1100): Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint (007) to the Restitution-1124 M Rd (125) in the amount of $10,357.89 to fund the renovations to the Restitution Center.
Purchasing Department: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-54755 Consideration, discussion and applicable action and/or direction on any/all aspects of professional services required for the design and construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse, including, but not limited to the following: A. Selection of architectural firm; B. Method of construction: Conventional Bid, Construction Manager at Risk, Design/Build, etc.; C. Status of negotiations with ranked Construction Material/Geo-technical Testing firm; D. Status of negotiations on off-site Civil Engineering related to closure of 281, drainage improvements, etc.; E. Status of Program and/or Project Manager Services; F. Other related professional services. 2. AI-54727 Approval for correction of date captioned on (CC-05/17/16 AI-54562) for the upcoming auction scheduled as Wednesday, June 08, 2016. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-54399 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Kenyon Road and Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project"-RFB No. HCDD1-16-023-06-15, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 2. AI-54647 a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Engineering Agreement# C-16-165-05-25 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. for [Job Specific] Projects: “Nittler Road Improvements (from FM493 to FM88)" and "Mile 9 Road Improvements (from Mile 1 East to Mile 3 East)" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, subject to compliance with HB1295 [if and when applicable]; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $156,741.00) as submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc.- Project:“Nittler Road Improvements from FM 493 to FM 88” within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, in connection to agreement # C-16-165-05-25. c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $ 90, 636.00) as submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. -Project:“Mile 9 Road Improvements from Mile 1 East to Mile 3 East” within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, in connection to agreement # C-16-165-05-25. C. Pct. 2 1. AI-54733 Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-15-097-03-17 resulting in additional ROW acquisition services and asbestos abatement (with an estimated cost increase of $24,531.51) for services under Work Authorization No. 5 for the Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project and subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 when and if applicable. 2. AI-54742 Approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $4,731.24) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Project. 3. AI-54606 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for "Schematic Development, Plans, Specification & Estimates (PS&E), ROW Support and Environmental Services for Rancho Blanco Rd Extension Project," for Pct. #2, [as approved for negotiations on CC 5/10/16] 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 $99,752.30) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide "Schematic Development, Plans, Specification & Estimates (PS&E), ROW Support Services and Environmental Services for the Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project through Contract# C-16-218-05-25. 4. AI-54683 Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Surveying Agreement with Civil Design Services, Inc. dba CDS Muery, for "Road and Bridge, C.I.P., and Other Projects in General (On An As Needed Basis),"as approved for negotiations on CC 5/10/16, and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable]; 5. AI-54509 Presentation of Bids received (as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein) for the purpose of award to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [including meeting specifications and/or requirements] with approval of contract document, ts for project titled: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2-"Hauling Services for all Road Materieals" through RFB No.: 2016-079-04-20-SGS D. Pct. 4 1. AI-54765 A. Requesting an order for the exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. LGC, 262.024(a(4), a professional service; B. Presentation of the scoring grid [for the purpose of ranking by CC] the nominated firms from HC approved pool of architectural services 'providers in connection with Brewster Park Project in Pct. #4; Evaluation Fulcrum Gignac Mata- Garcia Scoring 92 96 97 Ranking C. Authority fort he purchasing department to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm of _______________ to finalize an AIA form of agreement for the provision of architectural services in connection with Brewster Park project in Pct. #4 2. AI-54722 Acceptance and approval of the construction contract documents for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4: "Mile 17 1/2 Road Paving & Drainage Improvements" (CC award action AI 54418 on 05/10/2016) to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, in the total amount of $345,880.39 for contract # C-16-120-05-10 reviewed and approved as to form by Legal Counsel. 3. AI-54749 A. Requesting approval of an order for exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), a professional services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of the nominated firms [from HC approved pool of Construction Materials/Geo-technical Testing Firms] for the purpose of ranking by HCCC so as to continue to the next phase of the protocol for engagement of professional services in connection with Alberta Drain Project in Pct. #4; Evaluation Millennium Eng. Group, Inc. Earth Co, LLC TSI, LAB., INC. Scoring 98 97 95 Ranking C. Authority for the purchasing department to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm of _______________ for the purpose of engagement through a professional services contract document for the provision of Construction Materials/Geo-technical Testing Services for the Alberta Drain Project in Pct. #4;
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-54768 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation v. Hidalgo County D. AI-54707 Claim of PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC E. AI-54728 Claim of Rodolfo Vela F. AI-54714 County of Hidalgo, Tx v. Aurelio Vaca & Guadalupe Vaca 23. 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 (subject to compliance with HB1295)