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 -56063 Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. through the District's membership with U.S. Communities, Contract No. 4400003732, for the lease of one (1) Ricoh D6500 Interactive Whiteboard in the amount of $275.00 per month. 7. AI -56092 Request approval of Payment Application No.6 in the amount of $302,477.27 Texas Cordia Construction Construction L.L.P. pertaining to Construction Contract HCDD-15-009-07-22A Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. PO#627645 which is part of the 2012 Bond Referendum Precinct #4 Rural Drainage Development. 8. AI -56058 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the 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 the HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Pct. 1 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services. 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 provision of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services. 9. AI -56086 2013 BOND SERIES A.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $9,320.00 from Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc as it relates to additional Engineering Services for Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project. B.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $4,800 from Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to additional Survey Services for Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project. 10. 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 C. AI -56069 C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 D. AI -56073 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County 11. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -56070 C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 D. AI -56074 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County 12. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
Approval of Consent Agenda
County Judge's Office: A. AI-55828 Proclamation declaring September 10, 2016 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in Hidalgo County.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-56019 Requesting approval to assist STARR County with public health event on September 28, 2016. Assistance will include use of mobile health clinic and Health & Human Services department staff. B. AI-55980 Discussion and consideration to draw down funds for MCO Pass Through Payment Pilot Program from the Local Provider Participation fund to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-55923 A. Public Hearing, at 10:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2017 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District. D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate of 6%. E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates.(November 30, 2016, February 28, 2017, May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2017) 2. 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
Constables: A. AI-56028 Constable Pct. #1 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 1. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule. B. AI-56031 Constable Pct. #2 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 2. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule. C. AI-56035 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the interlocal agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval to create the following position: 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule. D. AI-56036 Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval to create the following position: 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule. E. AI-56032 Constable Pct. #4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 4. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
Executive Office: A. AI-56078 Pct. #1 & Pct #3 BCAP Round III (1312) 1. Approval to Deobligate $817,566.81 from 3rd Call Border Colonia (Fund 1312) 2. Approval to Appropriate $817,566.81 into 3rd Call Border Colonia (Fund 1312) for the following precincts in relation to Round III Colonia projects. B. AI-56030 Approval to accept settlement check from Vericlaim, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 to settle storm damages to County property during the Weather Event of May 31, 2016.
WIC: A. AI-56106 WIC Peer Dad Grant (1292): Approval to continue payment on salaries and fringes for the employee on the FY17 Peer Dad Grant Program (19) until award letter is received.
Adult Probation: A. AI-56016 July 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,184.00 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $3,184.00
Community Service Agency: A. AI-56084 1. Discussion, consideration and action to accept the 2016 CSBG D Grant Award Contract in the amount of $ 12,000.00 2. Authorization for County Judge to sign all pertinent documents
Urban County: A. AI-56001 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Peñitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) Peñitas Street Improvement funds. 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) Peñitas, Street Improvements project.
Public Defender's Office: A. AI-56011 Requesting approval to reimburse Lurin Yvette Pacheco, Investigator in the amount of $512.44 for travel expenses for attending the Process Service Training Class, Sponsored by Texas Process Server Association, Region 20 Education Service Center, 1314 Hines, San Antonio, Texas on August 6, 2016 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Planning Department: A. AI-56095 1. Preliminary Approval a. Maravillas Estates PH. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1(Elias Woloski, President, E.E.A.C., Inc.) (Lott Road & Midway Road) No. of Lots: 80 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes 2. Final Approval a. Jardin Del Sur Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Darrel Williams, Vice President of HESCO, Industrial Co.) (Minnesota Road & Val Verde Road) No. of Lots: 49 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-56102 Approval of permit renewal application for the Pct. 4 air curtain incinerator for submittal to TCEQ and approval to pay the $450.00 permitting fee with authority for Commissioner Joseph Palacios to sign application.
Budget & Management: A. AI-56056 Juvenile Boot Camp (1295)/General Fund (1100): Approval to close out Fund 1295 (Juvenile Boot Camp) and transfer monies into Fund 1100 (General Fund), effective September 1, 2016, in order to be in compliance with GASB 54 requirements. B. AI-55929 Texas VINE Grant: 1. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into the Texas VINE Annual Maintenance Grant Contract for FY2017 with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents. 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Texas VINE Annual Maintenance Grant. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Texas VINE Program in the amount of $27,715.32 4. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Hidalgo County for the period of September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017 in the amount of $27,715.32 and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-56067 Notes Payable (1401) Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $0.34 in relation to Other Debt Principal payment due. 2. AI-56046 Pct 4 Rd. Maint. (1200): A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of McAllen for the road improvements to Mile 5 Road(Taylor-Ware) and FM1925. B. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Pct 4 Rd. Maint. in the amount of $103,231.00.
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. Hidalgo County 1. AI-55869 a. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(7)(a) proprietary software in connection with On-line Research Services for Hidalgo County; b. Requesting approval of agreement(s) if applicable for "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis including but not limited to the following Hidalgo County department(s): 1. Justice of the Peace (124ZV1) 2. County Clerk (129D6F) 3. District Attorney (1188F0) 4. Constable Precinct No. 1 5. Constable Precinct No. 3 B. Pct. 1 1. AI-56104 A. Acceptance and approval of the following construction contract documents as awarded by Commissioner's Court on July 19, 2016 (AI-55407) and as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel for: 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, Raul Lozano [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. 2. AI-56107 Requesting approval of a "professional services agreement" #C-16-328-08-30 with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for the purposes of "Construction Material Testing / GEO Technical Services" for (job specific) FEMA-4223 & 4245 projects within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 (subject to compliance with HB1295 and/or HB23 when and if applicable). 3. AI-56080 A. Acceptance and approval of the following listed construction contract documents as awarded by Commissioner's Court on August 9, 2016 (AI-55684) and as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel for: 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 Raul Lozano [unless otherwise announced] to execute change orders that involve...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor". 4. AI-56062 Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor: C. Pct. 2 1. AI-55942 A. Requesting approval to accept bid and award for a One (1) 2002 Used Rosco-Maximizer Asphalt Distributor as a onetime purchase thru a Purchase Order to sole bidder meeting all required specifications for RFB No.: 2016-266-07-06-MEG. B. Requesting authorization to reject bid received for Purchase of One (1) Used 2007 Caterpillar Asphalt Wheel Paver) through the Request for Bid project titled: “Purchase of One (1) Used 2007 Caterpillar Asphalt Wheel Paver” - No.: 2016-265-07-06-MEG. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-56085 a. Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 6 to extend the term sixty one (61) days utilizing their allowances under agreement # C-13-072A-11-19 with Couric Enterprises, LLC dba Foremost Construction as reviewed/approved by project architect of record, Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Construction of a Community Resource Center in San Carlos" with authority for County Judge, or Court Member to execute document. b. Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement #1- WA No. 1 for "Additional Services" with an "increase" of ($ 2,000) revising the estimated total cost to ($51,955.00) as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. in connection to (on call) Prof Services agreement# C-16-188-05-10 for “Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings” (on an as needed basis) for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct Number 4, [Project: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building"]. E. Facilities Management: 1. AI-56041 Approval to purchase (1) one new replacement, 160 Ton McQuay Chiller for the County Annex III Building [located on the roof] in the amount of $111,325.00 through our membership/participation with TASB-BuyBoard awarded vendor, ProTech Mechanical Inc.; Contract#461-14 [Expires 10/31/17] which includes the Chiller, Electrical-Crane-Welder Service, Technician Installation Labor, All Other Services Specified in the Scope of Service & Description of Unit, and a (1) One Year Warranty on Parts & a (90) Day Warranty on Labor; Subject to HB1295 Compliance
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-56018 Claim of Leopoldo Trevino D. AI-56053 Ruth Reynua, individually and a/n/f of Alondra Melo, Javier Melo, Jr., Ximena Melo, & Victoria Melo, Minors v. Hidalgo County & Jesse Lee Trantham E. AI-56023 C-3824-16-J; Raquel Ferrer Giron v. Hidalgo County, Texas F. AI-56071 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County G. AI-56088 Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00510; Dora Salia Maldonado et al v. Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., in his Official Capacities as District Attorney of Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas 20. 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) 21. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-56020 Claim of Leopoldo Trevino D. AI-56055 Ruth Reynua, individually and a/n/f/ of Alondra Melo, Javier Melo, Jr., Ximena Melo & Victoria Melo, Minors v. Hidalgo County & Jesse Lee Trantham E. AI-56024 C-3824-16-J; Raquel Ferrer Giron v. Hidalgo County, Texas F. AI-56072 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County G. AI-56089 Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00510; Dora Salia Maldonado et al v. Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., in his Official Capacities as District Attorney of Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas 22. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 24. 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. AI -56063 Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. through the District's membership with U.S. Communities, Contract No. 4400003732, for the lease of one (1) Ricoh D6500 Interactive Whiteboard in the amount of $275.00 per month. 7. AI -56092 Request approval of Payment Application No.6 in the amount of $302,477.27 Texas Cordia Construction Construction L.L.P. pertaining to Construction Contract HCDD-15-009-07-22A Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. PO#627645 which is part of the 2012 Bond Referendum Precinct #4 Rural Drainage Development. 8. AI -56058 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the 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 the HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Pct. 1 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services. 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 provision of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services. 9. AI -56086 2013 BOND SERIES A.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $9,320.00 from Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc as it relates to additional Engineering Services for Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project. B.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $4,800 from Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to additional Survey Services for Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project. 10. 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 C. AI -56069 C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 D. AI -56073 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County 11. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -56070 C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 D. AI -56074 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County 12. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
Approval of Consent Agenda
County Judge's Office: A. AI-55828 Proclamation declaring September 10, 2016 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in Hidalgo County.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-56019 Requesting approval to assist STARR County with public health event on September 28, 2016. Assistance will include use of mobile health clinic and Health & Human Services department staff. B. AI-55980 Discussion and consideration to draw down funds for MCO Pass Through Payment Pilot Program from the Local Provider Participation fund to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-55923 A. Public Hearing, at 10:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2017 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District. D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate of 6%. E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates.(November 30, 2016, February 28, 2017, May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2017) 2. 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
Constables: A. AI-56028 Constable Pct. #1 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 1. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule. B. AI-56031 Constable Pct. #2 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 2. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule. C. AI-56035 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the interlocal agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval to create the following position: 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule. D. AI-56036 Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval to create the following position: 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule. E. AI-56032 Constable Pct. #4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 4. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
Executive Office: A. AI-56078 Pct. #1 & Pct #3 BCAP Round III (1312) 1. Approval to Deobligate $817,566.81 from 3rd Call Border Colonia (Fund 1312) 2. Approval to Appropriate $817,566.81 into 3rd Call Border Colonia (Fund 1312) for the following precincts in relation to Round III Colonia projects. B. AI-56030 Approval to accept settlement check from Vericlaim, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 to settle storm damages to County property during the Weather Event of May 31, 2016.
WIC: A. AI-56106 WIC Peer Dad Grant (1292): Approval to continue payment on salaries and fringes for the employee on the FY17 Peer Dad Grant Program (19) until award letter is received.
Adult Probation: A. AI-56016 July 2016 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,184.00 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $3,184.00
Community Service Agency: A. AI-56084 1. Discussion, consideration and action to accept the 2016 CSBG D Grant Award Contract in the amount of $ 12,000.00 2. Authorization for County Judge to sign all pertinent documents
Urban County: A. AI-56001 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Peñitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) Peñitas Street Improvement funds. 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) Peñitas, Street Improvements project.
Public Defender's Office: A. AI-56011 Requesting approval to reimburse Lurin Yvette Pacheco, Investigator in the amount of $512.44 for travel expenses for attending the Process Service Training Class, Sponsored by Texas Process Server Association, Region 20 Education Service Center, 1314 Hines, San Antonio, Texas on August 6, 2016 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Planning Department: A. AI-56095 1. Preliminary Approval a. Maravillas Estates PH. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1(Elias Woloski, President, E.E.A.C., Inc.) (Lott Road & Midway Road) No. of Lots: 80 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes 2. Final Approval a. Jardin Del Sur Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Darrel Williams, Vice President of HESCO, Industrial Co.) (Minnesota Road & Val Verde Road) No. of Lots: 49 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-56102 Approval of permit renewal application for the Pct. 4 air curtain incinerator for submittal to TCEQ and approval to pay the $450.00 permitting fee with authority for Commissioner Joseph Palacios to sign application.
Budget & Management: A. AI-56056 Juvenile Boot Camp (1295)/General Fund (1100): Approval to close out Fund 1295 (Juvenile Boot Camp) and transfer monies into Fund 1100 (General Fund), effective September 1, 2016, in order to be in compliance with GASB 54 requirements. B. AI-55929 Texas VINE Grant: 1. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into the Texas VINE Annual Maintenance Grant Contract for FY2017 with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents. 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Texas VINE Annual Maintenance Grant. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Texas VINE Program in the amount of $27,715.32 4. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Hidalgo County for the period of September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017 in the amount of $27,715.32 and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-56067 Notes Payable (1401) Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $0.34 in relation to Other Debt Principal payment due. 2. AI-56046 Pct 4 Rd. Maint. (1200): A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of McAllen for the road improvements to Mile 5 Road(Taylor-Ware) and FM1925. B. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Pct 4 Rd. Maint. in the amount of $103,231.00.
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. Hidalgo County 1. AI-55869 a. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(7)(a) proprietary software in connection with On-line Research Services for Hidalgo County; b. Requesting approval of agreement(s) if applicable for "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis including but not limited to the following Hidalgo County department(s): 1. Justice of the Peace (124ZV1) 2. County Clerk (129D6F) 3. District Attorney (1188F0) 4. Constable Precinct No. 1 5. Constable Precinct No. 3 B. Pct. 1 1. AI-56104 A. Acceptance and approval of the following construction contract documents as awarded by Commissioner's Court on July 19, 2016 (AI-55407) and as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel for: 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, Raul Lozano [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. 2. AI-56107 Requesting approval of a "professional services agreement" #C-16-328-08-30 with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for the purposes of "Construction Material Testing / GEO Technical Services" for (job specific) FEMA-4223 & 4245 projects within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 (subject to compliance with HB1295 and/or HB23 when and if applicable). 3. AI-56080 A. Acceptance and approval of the following listed construction contract documents as awarded by Commissioner's Court on August 9, 2016 (AI-55684) and as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel for: 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 Raul Lozano [unless otherwise announced] to execute change orders that involve...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor". 4. AI-56062 Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor: C. Pct. 2 1. AI-55942 A. Requesting approval to accept bid and award for a One (1) 2002 Used Rosco-Maximizer Asphalt Distributor as a onetime purchase thru a Purchase Order to sole bidder meeting all required specifications for RFB No.: 2016-266-07-06-MEG. B. Requesting authorization to reject bid received for Purchase of One (1) Used 2007 Caterpillar Asphalt Wheel Paver) through the Request for Bid project titled: “Purchase of One (1) Used 2007 Caterpillar Asphalt Wheel Paver” - No.: 2016-265-07-06-MEG. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-56085 a. Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 6 to extend the term sixty one (61) days utilizing their allowances under agreement # C-13-072A-11-19 with Couric Enterprises, LLC dba Foremost Construction as reviewed/approved by project architect of record, Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Construction of a Community Resource Center in San Carlos" with authority for County Judge, or Court Member to execute document. b. Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement #1- WA No. 1 for "Additional Services" with an "increase" of ($ 2,000) revising the estimated total cost to ($51,955.00) as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. in connection to (on call) Prof Services agreement# C-16-188-05-10 for “Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings” (on an as needed basis) for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct Number 4, [Project: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building"]. E. Facilities Management: 1. AI-56041 Approval to purchase (1) one new replacement, 160 Ton McQuay Chiller for the County Annex III Building [located on the roof] in the amount of $111,325.00 through our membership/participation with TASB-BuyBoard awarded vendor, ProTech Mechanical Inc.; Contract#461-14 [Expires 10/31/17] which includes the Chiller, Electrical-Crane-Welder Service, Technician Installation Labor, All Other Services Specified in the Scope of Service & Description of Unit, and a (1) One Year Warranty on Parts & a (90) Day Warranty on Labor; Subject to HB1295 Compliance
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-56018 Claim of Leopoldo Trevino D. AI-56053 Ruth Reynua, individually and a/n/f of Alondra Melo, Javier Melo, Jr., Ximena Melo, & Victoria Melo, Minors v. Hidalgo County & Jesse Lee Trantham E. AI-56023 C-3824-16-J; Raquel Ferrer Giron v. Hidalgo County, Texas F. AI-56071 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County G. AI-56088 Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00510; Dora Salia Maldonado et al v. Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., in his Official Capacities as District Attorney of Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas 20. 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) 21. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-56020 Claim of Leopoldo Trevino D. AI-56055 Ruth Reynua, individually and a/n/f/ of Alondra Melo, Javier Melo, Jr., Ximena Melo & Victoria Melo, Minors v. Hidalgo County & Jesse Lee Trantham E. AI-56024 C-3824-16-J; Raquel Ferrer Giron v. Hidalgo County, Texas F. AI-56072 Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County G. AI-56089 Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00510; Dora Salia Maldonado et al v. Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., in his Official Capacities as District Attorney of Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas 22. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 24. Adjourn