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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
September 13, 2016
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 56305   DA's - State Supplement (1281):
1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2016-2017 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00 (09/01/2016 to 08/31/2017).
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016-2017 D.A. State Supplement Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,500.00.
 
B. 56294   DA's Title IV-E (1100):
1. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget (Contract #23941008) for October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017.

2. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents:
a. Budget
b. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
 
6.   Constables:
 
A. 56219   Constable Pct. 1 - Operation Stonegarden (1284):
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2015 for the amount of $70,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Hidalgo County Constables Pct.1 Office portion of the FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $70,000.00
 
B. 56224   Constable Pct 2 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2015 for the amount of $70,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for the Hidalgo County Constable Pct 2 portion of the FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant funds in the amount of $70,000.00.
 
C. 56218  
Constable Pct. 3 - Operation Stonegarden (1284):
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2015 for the amount of $100,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 Office portion of the FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $100,000.00.
 
D. 56328   Constable Pct. #4:
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2015 for the amount of $75,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Hidalgo County Constable Pct.4 Office portion of the FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00.
 
E. 56303   Constable Precinct 4:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Romeo Rodriguez, Jr.and Alejandro Anzaldua, Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.

 
F. 56323   Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH (1285):
Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.
 
7.   Human Resources:
 
A. 56329   HIDTA Task Force (1291) / HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 09/19/16:
Action Slot# Dept./
Program
Position Title Current
Budgeted
Salary
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Salary Adjustment /
Decrease
G001 270-003 Commander $67,700.00 $67,700.00
G025 270-011 $47,800.00 $36,800.00
Salary Adjustment /
Increase
G008 270-003 Assistant Commander $69,000.00 $69,000.00
G037 270-011 $0.00 $11,000.00

2. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
 
8.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 56287   1. Requesting approval to accept the DSHS FY 17 Title V Fee-For-Service Prenatal Medical grant contract amendment #2016-003894-01. The purpose of the amendment is to amend certain contractual language, to add the FY 17 award allocation of $144,029 and to extend the contract term to August 31, 2017.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Prenatal Medical grant contract Amendment and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $144,029.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $144,029.00.
5. Requesting approval to revise the salary schedule.
 
B. 56281   1. Requesting approval to accept the DSHS FY 17 Title V Fee-For-Service Child Health grant contract amendment #2016-003931-01. The purpose of this amendment is to amend certain contractual language, to add the FY 17 award allocation of $30,535.00 and to extend the contract term to August 31, 2017.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Child Health grant contract Amendment and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $30,535.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $30,535.00.
5. Requesting approval of the salary schedule.
 
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
 
9.   Urban County:
 
A. 56082   1. Approval of First Amendment of that certain Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen, Texas acting by and though its Public Utility Board for additional sewer connections for Hoehn Subdivision Project.

2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) for the Hoehn Subdivision Project.
 
B. 56101   1. The Urban County Program is requesting approval of Change Order # 7 to a Construction Contract with VG Vanguard Engineering, LLC for the Hoehn Subdivision Project.

2. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with Change Orders and/or Amendments pertaining to the Hoehn Subdivision Project.
 
C. 56242   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) Professional Engineering Services-Construction Material Geo Technical Testing firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Joya, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) La Joya Street Improvement funds.
Professioanl Service Firm Grade Ranked
Millennium Engineering Group 88.67%
Fulcrum Consulting Engineers 86.00%
Earth Co. 84.67%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ________________________ for the provision of Construction Material Geo Technical Testing Services for an Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) La Joya Street Improvements project.
 
D. 56241   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 29 (2016) Peñitas Other Public Facility Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC 99.00%
Rio Delta Engineering 84.00%
CSJ Group 82.33%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) Peñitas, Other Public Facility Improvement project.
 
E. 56238   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 29 (2016) Peñitas Sidewalk funds.

Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC 93.33%
CSJ Group 85.33%
Rio Delta Engineering 82.33%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) Peñitas, Sidewalk project.
 
F. 56235   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services-Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) San Juan Street Improvement funds.

Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. 97.33%
L&G Engineering Group 96.00%
Millennium Engineers Group 87.67%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of Construction Materials Geo-technical Testing Service for an Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) San Juan Street Improvements project.
 
G. 56234   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) San Juan Street Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
S&B Infrastructure 94.67%
Javier Hinojosa Engineering 93.33%
Perez Consulting Engineers 91.67%

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 29 (2016) San Juan, Street Improvements project.
 
H. 56127   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services - Construction Materials Geo Technical Testing services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) Engineering firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) City of Weslaco – Water/Sewer Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
RABA Kistner 99.00%
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 91.67%
Millennium Engineers Group 89.33%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of construction material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) City of Weslaco – Water/Sewer Improvements project.
 
I. 56126   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 purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Edcouch, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 26 & 27 (2013 & 2014) City of Edcouch– Street Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Fulcrum Consulting Services 95.00%
Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc 92.33%
Rio Delta Engineering 83.67%

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 Years 26 & 27 (2013 & 2014) City of Edcouch– Street Improvements project.
 
J. 56066   "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Weslaco is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with RDH Site and Concrete, LLC for the base bid plus alternate for a total contract amount of $277,270.50. Utilizing FY’s 25-28 (2012-2015) water/sewer improvements funds.
 
K. 56057   1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Hidalgo is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with Hinojosa Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $60,070.00 utilizing CDBG FY 26 (2013) La Joya Street Improvement funds.

2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1- La Joya 2014 Street Improvements in the amount of $60,070.00.
 
L. 56048   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Peñitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) Peñitas Street Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc 97.67%
Millennium Engineering Group 89.33%
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 88.00%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________________
for the provision of material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) Peñitas, Street Improvements project.
 
10.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 56317   Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and AVANCE, INC. to establish an agreement for cooperative efforts in the community to establish a common goal in providing for the healthy development of children and families in Hidalgo County.
 
11.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 56276   Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100):
1. Approval of the revised Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents.
 
B. 56087   FY 2016 JAG Grant (1282):
1. Approval to accept the FY16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award (JAG) in the amount of $40,631.00
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the FY16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award (JAG).
3. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds for the FY16 (JAG) grant
4. Approval to revise the Salary Schedule with Commissioners Court approval.
 
12.  
Purchasing Department:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.   Pct. 1
 
1. 56279   a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement #C-16-257-09-13 with Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC d/b/a INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS for the purposes of "professional engineering services" for: [FEMA Projects] - located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, subject to compliance with HB1295 [if and when applicable]
- Site 1 Mile 1-1/2 West between Mile 11 North and Mile 12 North Edcouch, TX
- Site 3 Jesus Flores Road Edcouch, TX
- Site 4 Englemen Road between Valdez and FM 2812 Edcouch, TX
- Site 5 Las Cumbres Drive between FM 493 and address 12880 Edcouch, TX
- Site 6 Mile 20 North between FM 493 and Mile 7 West Edcouch, TX

b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $ 48,311.66) as submitted by project engineer, Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC d/b/a INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS for: (FEMA) Projects, in connection to agreement # C-16-257-09-13.
- Site 1 Mile 1-1/2 West between Mile 11 North and Mile 12 North Edcouch, TX
- Site 3 Jesus Flores Road Edcouch, TX
- Site 4 Englemen Road between Valdez and FM 2812 Edcouch, TX
- Site 5 Las Cumbres Drive between FM 493 and address 12880 Edcouch, TX
- Site 6 Mile 20 North between FM 493 and Mile 7 West Edcouch, TX
 
B.   Pct. 2
 
1. 56302   Authority to advertise with approval of preliminary plans and specifications developed by the architect for Renovation of Palmer Pavilion + Les Gilmore Kitchen Upgrades. In the event of no bids received or rejection of bids, approval to re-advertise.
 
2. 56312  
Approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $6,550.25) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-16-207-05-10 to provide construction materials engineering and testing services for the Pct 2 Sioux Road Project.
 
3. 56307   Pursuant to contract#C-16-171-04-12 with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Article 12), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of AAMECC, LLC in connection with Work Authorization No. 2 for the demolition of the Pct 2 Mechanic Shop.
 
C.   Pct. 4
 
1. 56292  
Pursuant to Article 14 of the "professional engineering services" agreement #C-16-188-05-10 with Halff & Associates, Inc., is requesting approval to engage the services of SUB-CONTRACTORS (CELSO GONZALEZ dba ADA INSPECTIONS & CHANIN ENGINEERING, LLC) under WA1 in connection to Contract # C-16-188-05-10 (as previously approved by CC on 05/10/16) with adherence to insurance provisions required by said article and, subject to compliance with [HB1295 Form, [when and/or if applicable].
 
2. 56285   a. Approval to purchase of One (1) 2017 Freightliner 114SD through the County's membership/participation with HGAC awarded vendor, Houston Freightliner, Inc. (Contract #HT06-16)

b. Approval to purchase of One (1) Hoist from B & C Body Company thru Buyboard contract # 425-13
 
3. 56243   Approval to purchase one [1] 2017 FreightLiner Water Truck through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with HGAC [Contract#HT06-16; Expires 5/31/18] from awarded COOP vendor, Doggett FreightLiner of South Texas in the amount of ($91,350.00) through Requisition# 303367.
 
4. 55555   Presentation of low bid received meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purposes of award of Bid/Contract for: "Pit Run Caliche" - Hidalgo County Pct 4, in connection to project no.: 2016-230-07-06-SGS.
 
D.   IT Department:
 
1. 56250   Acceptance and approval of the Amendment to the End User License Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Hidalgo County for the maintenance and support services.
 
E.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 56112  
Approval of "First Amendment" to Service Agreement C- 16-089-05-10 between Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department and Ivan Melendez M.D. (Physician) for the provision of Physician Services (TB Clients) [as permitted under the terms of the agreement] with compliance with HB 1295.
 
F.   District Clerk
 
1. 56185   Requesting the continuation of the preservation of historical record books volumes and the paper conservation with Kofile Preservation, Inc. thru our membership participation with TXMAS (Texas Multiple Awarded Schedule) 13-36010 in the amount of $124,999.88 for the Hidalgo County District Clerk's Office thru requisition 305228 .
 
G.   Budget & Management
 
1. 56183   a. Presentation of scoring grid below (for the purposes of ranking by CC as qualified to continue process) of the responses received and evaluated in connection with RFP No. 2016-193-08-10-YSS Quality Claims Administration Services for Workers’ Compensation, in order to proceed forward with the negotiation portion of the procurement process;
Tristar Risk Management 1-2-1 Claims Inc. Argus Claims Services, Inc.
Evaluator 1 98 93 *DNMS
Evaluator 2 98 94 *DNMS
Evaluator 3 98 91 *DNMS
Average Scvore 98 92.6 *DNMS
CC RANK
-

*Did Not Meet Specs-Proposal did not include Administration Services

b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to enter into negotiations with the number one (1) ranked proposer __________________________ for: Quality Claims Administration Services for Workers’ Compensation.
 
H.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 56206   a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. L GC, Ch. 262, Sec.024(a)(3) for the purchase of a CAT generator system upgrade.

b. Approval to purchase a CAT Power Generator System Upgrade located at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office as proposed by exempted vendor HOLT CO d/b/a HOLT TRUCK CENTER in the amount of $124,918.45.
 
13.   Open Forum
 
14.   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. 56332   CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority v. Jose A. Aguilar et al
 
D. 56255   Claim of Ody Ozuna
 
15.  
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)
 
16.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 56333   CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority v. Jose A. Aguilar et al
 
D. 56256   Claim of Ody Ozuna
 
17.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
18.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
19.   Adjourn
 

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