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. 56566 A. Public Hearing on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - 2017 Proposed Budget. B. Discussion, consideration and action or changes "if any" and the Adoption of the 2017 Annual Budget. C. Approval to set salaries for District Employees and Travel Allowances for Board Members. D. Approval of Order setting the 2016 Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Tax Rate at .0951 per $100 valuation (Maintenance and Operation tax rate is .04960 and Debt Service tax rate is .04550) 7. 56325 Presentation of Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 8. 56377 Presentation by Tax Attorneys of Delinquent Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 9. 56462 A. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Drainage District #1 Investment Policy B. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Drainage District #1 Authorized Broker/Dealers List. 10. 56559 A. Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for the project: "Kenyon Road and Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project", Base Bid in the total amount of $281,956.68 to Venser Contractors, LLC. B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". 11. 56581 Requesting Approval of closing documents for Bentsen Groves Addition F, Lot 16, 0.233 ac, Hidalgo County Wallace Road, Parcel 18B as it relates to the J-09 Project. 12. 56578 2013 Bonds Budget: 300-J09 Project Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $188,004.96 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvements Phase 2 Construction Rio Grande Care Rd to North Main Drain. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#629475 13. 56579 Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from Nowell and Ranell Borders. 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. 56626 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. 56611 2016 - CO2016 Pct 2 Regional Linear Park (1350) B. 56603 2016 - CCL8 (1100) C. 56269 2016 - District Clerk (1100) D. 56568 2016 - County Judge (1100) E. 56576 2016 - Elections (1100) F. 56584 2016 - County Auditor's Office (1100) G. 56547 2016 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) H. 56571 2016 - Pct.4 (1100) I. 56539 2016 - Pct. 4 (1200) J. 56537 2016 - I.T. Dept. (1100) K. 56534 2016 - 370th DC (1100) L. 56596 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100) M. 56589 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293) N. 56531 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293) O. 56530 2016 - Sheriff Dept. (1100) P. 56520 2016 - Aux. Court (1100) Q. 56511 2016 - Sheriff Dept. (1100) R. 56510 2016 - 389th District Court (1100) S. 56509 2016 - Pct. 2 Rd. Maint (1200) T. 56507 2016 - Facilities Management (1100) U. 56506 2016 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) V. 56501 2016 - Pct. 4 (1200) W. 56473 2016 - Pct. 4 (1200) X. 56472 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293) 3. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 56605 Co Wide Adm (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts to Co Wide Adm-Contigency. B. 56607 Pct 1 Sanitation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 1 Sanitation in the amount of $80,000.00 to fund various end of year expenditures. C. 56610 Pct 1 Parks (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 1 Parks in the amount of $7,000.00 to fund various end of year expenditures. D. 56615 Pct 3 Sanitation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 3 Sanitation in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund repair and maintenance services for vehicles and equipment. E. 56618 Pct 4 Sanitation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 4 Sanitation in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund pending invoices from the City of Edinburg. F. 56588 Facilities Mgmt (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Facilities Mgmt (001) to Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (050) in the amount of $33,935.40. G. 56612 Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Facilities Management Co Wide in the amount of $53,276.00 to fund various projects County Wide. H. 56587 Pct.1 CO’s 2016 (1350): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (212) to programs (219) and (229) in the amount of $283,000.00. I. 56585 Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (225) to program (207) in the amount of $2,500.00. J. 56573 Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (188) to program (207) in the amount of $10,987.04. K. 56569 Pct.1 CO’s (1303): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Fund 1303 from program (183) to program (186) in the amount of $500.00. L. 56602 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project (1345): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Machinery & Equipment to CO2014- Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project in the amount of $2,250.00. M. 56529 TAX NOTE 2014 (1304): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Tax Note 2014 program (292-014, 121-195, 124-153) to Tax Note 2014 program (294-014, 110-080) in the amount of $3,507.88 to fund the purchase of equipment for new units. N. 56526 CO2016 (1350): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from CO2016 program (300-027) to CO2016 program (110-080) in the amount of $1,915.03 to fund the purchase of equipment for new units. O. 56514 Pct. 4 (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint-Repair & Maint Srv to Pct.4 ICA McAllen-Russell (Canal-Ware) Rd in the amount of $431.36. P. 56498 Pct. 4 (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint Other to Pct.4 Adm Water/Sewerage in the amount of $2,000.00. Q. 56492 Pct.4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sunflower/107 program (123) to Pct.4 CRC-Sunflower program (186) in the amount of $9,415.80 R. 56475 CCL #1 (1100): Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL #1 in the amount of $754.88 to fund the purchase of an HP ProBook. S. 56474 Pct. 4 (1100): Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Sunflower / SH 107 (program 123) to Pct.4 CRC Sunflower (program 186) in the amount of $58,934.52 4. Planning Department: A. 56512 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. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 56322 District Clerk: Fee report for the month of August 2016 $524,723.41 6. Executive Office: A. 56460 Approval of Right of Way Permits - North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 1. 7th St. & FM 490: a. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 150.00 ft. b. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 250.00 feet. c. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 350.00 feet. d. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 450.00 feet. e. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 550.00 feet. f. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 650.00 feet. 2. 7th St. & Harding Avenue: a. Proposing an 8" sewer bore from the centerline of 7th Street go South approximately 160.0 feet. Will bore Harding Avenue from West to East. 3. 7th St. & Harding Avenue: a. Proposing a 3/4" water tap along the east R.O.W. of Harding Avenue, from the centerline of 7th Street go South approximately 170 feet. 4. 3rd St. & Lincoln Avenue: a. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 40.00 feet. b. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 80.00 feet. c. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 130.00 feet. d. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 180.00 feet. e. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 230.00 feet. f. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 280.00 feet. 5. 3rd St. & Lincoln Avenue Lincoln Avenue: a. A 4 inch waterline extension from the centerline of 3rd Street go South approximately 330.00 feet. Will extend waterline 5.0 feet off of the west R.O.W. of Lincoln Avenue. 7. Tax Refunds: A. 56361 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT B2619.00.000.0003.00 VALLEY LAND TITLE CO $3,986.71 B. 56360 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S2982.04.000.0008.00 WORTHINGTON PROPERTY INVEST LLC $50,215.52 8. Membership Dues: A. 56550 Fire Marshal (1100): Approval to pay Fire Marshal Homero Garza membership dues to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for the amount of $175.00 (Requisition #00306526) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed. B. 56493 DBM/Budget (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for Sergio Cruz and Dina R. Trevino to Government Finance Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 56362 Tax Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Association of Assessing Officers in the amount of $90.00(ea) for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. and Eva Mireles with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 56320 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: District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez, Juan Villescas, Orlando Esquivel, Patrick McCormick, Ann Moore, Maxine Nash, Krystine Ramon, Thomas Velez & Cynthia Sepulveda, in the total amount of $545.00 (Requisition #305704), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Headstart: A. 56481 Approval of Monthly Report for Special Services: August 2016 B. 56480 Approval of Monthly Report for Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Served: August 2016 C. 56479 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications for Program Year 2016-2017 D. 56478 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: August 2016 10. Urban County: A. 56515 Request for approval of (1) one applicant in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 11. Auditor's Office: A. 56390 Presentation of Fund Information Report 12. Budget & Management: A. Interfund transfers: 1. 56500 Pct. 4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Road & Bridge (1200) to various general fund accounts (1100) in the amount of $23,014.25 to fund operating expenditures. 13. 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. 56557 Pct. #1: 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: Vendor Invoice No. Amount PO Number Ricoh 97516732 $166.00 736524 Ricoh 97516735 $132.15 736633 B. 56556 Pct 1 CO2015A (1347): 1. Approval of Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC reflecting the date of 9/14/16. 2. Approval of Payment-Application No. 8 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $101,339.28 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract# 5013/14/15-91-0311-5000-9100-UCP-ML under (PO# 744813) for the provision of Road Construction Services for the Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 - Mile 12) project. C. 56554 Pct. #1: Approval of Payment-Application No. 7 in the amount of $9,000.00 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract# 5013/14/15-91-0311-5000-9100-UCP-ML under (PO# 744813) for the provision of Road Construction Services for the Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 - Mile 12) project. D. 56551 Pct. #1: Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed and drafted by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting,LLC for the following Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1-Fema Roads Drainage Improvements Projects: 1) Mile 8 North (Site 8 of 12) -RFB No.:2016-361-YSI; 2) Mile 2 East (Site 10 of 12 ) -RFB No.:2016-362-SGS; 3) Mile 2.5 (Site 11 of 12 ) - RFB No.:2016-363-SMA; 4) Mile 4 North (Site 12 of 12) - RFB No.:2016-364-SMA including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. E. 56541 County Wide: Requesting authorization to reject bid (s) received for the request for bid project titled: Hidalgo County "Fire Extinguishers Equipment & Maintenance Service" Bid No.: 2016-232-08-24-FAZ due to modifications of Specifications. F. 56410 Sheriff's Dept.: Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Telecommunications and Internet Services HCSO and various County locations. In the event of no bids received or rejection of bids, approval to re-advertise. G. 56504 Pct. #4: Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $ 44,906.40) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC for Project:“San Carlos Communications Tower" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to "on call" “Road and Bridge, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General”, C-16-329-09-06. H. 56398 WIC Program Approval of the one (1) year extension as provided under E-15-339-09-15 with GBB Rentals, Ltd., for the provision of "Lease Office Space for City of Alamo, for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable. I. 56397 Nuisance Abatement: Approval to enter into a 48-month (capital) lease agreement for (1) RICOH copier MPC6004 through DIR contract DIR-TSO-3041. Effective upon approval and delivery & installation. J. 56371 139th District Court: Requesting authority to enter into a new 36 -month (capital) lease copier for a RICOH MPC4504 in the amount of $153.92/month. K. 56364 WIC Program: Approval of the one (1) year extension as provided under C-16-014-02-16 with Kalifa's Western Wear, Inc. for the provision of "Lease Office Space for City of McAllen, for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable. L. 56338 Hidalgo County H.I.D.T.A. is formally requesting the removal of County Asset Tag# 51066 from their inventory list, said asset has been transferred to another law enforcement entity further detailed in attachment.
J. 56371 139th District Court: Requesting authority to enter into a new 36 -month (capital) lease copier for a RICOH MPC4504 in the amount of $153.92/month. K. 56569 Pct.1 CO’s (1303): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Fund 1303 from program (183) to program (186) in the amount of $500.00.
Presentation of the United Way of South Texas' Hidalgo County Campaign Kickoff.
Sheriff's Office: A. 56564 Proclamation designating September 2016 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Hidalgo County B. 56546 National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Grant (1284): 1. Authorization and approval for Certification of Revenues for NIBRS grant. 2. Authorization and approval for Appropriation of funds for NIBRS grant in the amount of $48,564.00. C. 56497 Jail Commissary (2102): 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor. 2. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into the Jail Commissary account in the amount of $13,235.60.
County Treasurer - Norma Garcia: A. 56461 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Hidalgo County Investment Policy in accordance with Chapter 2256.005(e) of the Texas Local Government Code. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Authorized Broker/Dealer List in accordance with Chapter 2256.025 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Constables: A. 56577 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Lombardo J. Guerra as Deputy Constable by Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. B. 56477 Constable Pct. 3 - STOP Truancy (1285): 1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds (school districts and local match) 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
District Attorney's Office: A. 56502 DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281): Approval to ratify electronic signature submitted on-line for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) Fiscal Year 2017 contract.
Budget & Management: A. 56313 1. Public hearing on the 2017 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067. 2. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2017 Proposed Budget. 3. Approval to set salaries, allowances, and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2017. 4. Adoption of the 2017 Annual Budget at the Departmental Level. B. 56418 Consideration and approval of order setting the 2016 Hidalgo County Tax Rates: 1. Total Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate (0.5186 cents per $100 valuation) 2. Total Debt Service Tax Rate (0.0714 cents per $100 valuation) 3. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate (0.5900 cents per $100 valuation) C. 56542 Sheriff's Office - Jail (1100): Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective date of 09/19/16: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Approved Position Title Approved Budgeted Salary Proposed Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary Salary Adjustment (Step Increase) 280-002 0426 Detention Lieutenant Step I $42,999.00 Detention Lieutenant Step II $44,504.00 Salary Adjustment (Step Increase) 280-002 0427 Detention Lieutenant Step I $42,999.00 Detention Lieutenant Step II $44,504.00 Salary Adjustment (Step Increase) 280-002 0428 Detention Lieutenant Step I $42,999.00 Detention Lieutenant Step II $44,504.00 Delete 280-002 0025 Detention Sergeant Step III $41,874.00 Delete 280-002 0026 Detention Sergeant Step III $41,874.00 Delete 280-002 0404 Detention Sergeant Step III $41,874.00 D. 56598 Hidalgo County Street Lights Project: 1. Pilot Program Update - 2016 Hidalgo County Subdivision Streetlight Program 2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the 2017 Hidalgo County Street Light Applications E. 56601 Transfers In-General Fund (1285) Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (1285) in the amount of $17,500.11 to fund the total local match required to appropriate funds for the STOP Truancy grant, CC 9/27/16 (AI-56477). F. Budget Appropriations: 1. 56570 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 $12,750.00. 2. 56508 Pct 4 (1303): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for reimbursements of professional service expenses related to the J-09 Drain Project. b. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Pct 4 in the amount of $250,000.00. 3. 56340 LPPF (1258): Approval of 2016 unappropriation of funds in the amount of $579,656.06.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 56321 Presentation of Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 and Motor Vehicle Collection Annual Report
Executive Office: A. 56335 1. Presentation by Tax Attorneys of Delinquent Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 2. Presentation on Fees and Fines B. 56426 Request by Region One Education Service Center for the use of the Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2017 Mock Trial Competition to be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 and Monday, January 16, 2017 (evening) C. 56468 Requesting approval to process payment and authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following: Vendor Invoice Date/# Invoice Amount Matter/Case The J. Ramirez Law Firm 9/19/16 / 5203 $2,700.00 Airport Property D. 56471 Approval to accept settlement check from American Access Casualty Company in the amount of $58.93 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 4)
Urban County: A. 56491 Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Urban County Program's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. B. 56465 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3’s proposed budget and program amendment for fiscal years 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, & 29 (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 to include additional streets to the Street Improvement line item for each fiscal year. 2. Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 for fiscal years 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29. (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) to include additional streets to each respective funding year. C. 56597 1. Consideration and approval of a construction contract change order for the General Land Office (GLO) Contract No. 12-406-000-6453 for the Delta Area Connector East Lateral Project. The Change Order will increase the current construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $439,512.00 and provides an additional 90 days for contract completion. 2. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with Change Orders and/or Amendments pertaining to GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453. D. 56536 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295 , when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program on behalf of City of Peñitas is requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard approved vendor Casco, Inc. (Buyboard Contract # 432-13) in the amount of $58,437.10 (quote attached hereto). Freight/delivery is free. City of Peñitas UCP Year 29 (2016) Fire Stations/Equipment funds will be utilized, and City Funds. E. 56535 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 Sullivan City, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) Sullivan City - Flood Drainage Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked S & B Infrastructure 95.33% Strada Group 89.67% Urban Infrastructure Group 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 Year 29 (2016) Sullivan City - Flood Drainage Improvements project. F. 56517 "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with Quality Investment and R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors for the demolition and reconstruction of the following: 1. (1) Unit in the City of Edcouch in the total contract amount of $59,799.99 to Quality Investments; and 2. (1) Unit in the Countywide area in the total contract amount of $63,920.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors. G. 56499 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 Progreso, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) City of Progreso– Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Fulcrum Consulting Services 96.00% Halff Associates, Inc. 92.67% Sigler, Winston, Greenwood Engineers 87.67% 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) City of Progreso– Street Improvement project.
Community Service Agency: A. 56575 1. Discussion & possible action to accept Contract Amendment for Program Year 2016 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program 2. Authorization for County Judge or designee to sign applicable documents
WIC: A. 56405 WIC ADM - Program 001 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant award in the amount of $10,700,000.00,commencing October 1,2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30,2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $10,700,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $10,700,00.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC BF - Program 002 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant in the amount of $821,302.00 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC BF Peer Counselor Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount f $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount o $821,302.00 for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-002 0001 Peer Counselor II $25,830.00 $0.00 ($25,830.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0026 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0027 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0035 Peer Counselor Manager $0.00 $28,836.00 $28,836.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0036 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0037 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Create 350-002 0038 BF Coordinator Assistant $0.00 $36,000.00 $36,000.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Registered Dietician - Program 012 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant award in the amount of $60,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Registered Dietician for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 5.Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant award in the amount of $50,500.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Lactation Services Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017. 3.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,500.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,500.00 for the WIC Lactation Services Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Center - Program 017 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant in the amount of $289,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Lactation Center Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $289,000.00 for the WIC Lactation Center Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-017 0002 Peer Counselor Manager $28,836.00 $0.00 ($28,836.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0003 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0004 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0006 Peer Counselor II $0.00 $25,830.00 $25,830.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0007 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0008 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Peer Dad - Program 019 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant in the amount of $30,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - August 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the Peer Dad Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016- August 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Peer Dad Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $30,000.00 for the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant.
Emergency Management: A. 56459 1. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County to submit a Certificate of Completion to the Texas Department of Public Safety- Texas Division of Emergency Management in accordance with the grant conditions for the TSSI Safe Room Project Hazard Mitigation Grant Program number DR-1791-331. 2. Request for approval for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
Elections Administration: A. 56363 Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Election updates B. 56527 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to add Early Voting polling location for November 8, 2016 General Election. Palmview City Hall 400 W. Veterans Blvd. Palmview, Texas 2. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the City of Edcouch to be held on November 8, 2016. 3. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Donna Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016. 4. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the La Joya Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016. 5. Approval of 2016 General Elections Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Weslaco Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016.
WIC: A. 56405 WIC ADM - Program 001 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant award in the amount of $10,700,000.00,commencing October 1,2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30,2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $10,700,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $10,700,00.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC BF - Program 002 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant in the amount of $821,302.00 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC BF Peer Counselor Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount f $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount o $821,302.00 for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-002 0001 Peer Counselor II $25,830.00 $0.00 ($25,830.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0026 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0027 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0035 Peer Counselor Manager $0.00 $28,836.00 $28,836.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0036 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0037 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Create 350-002 0038 BF Coordinator Assistant $0.00 $36,000.00 $36,000.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Registered Dietician - Program 012 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant award in the amount of $60,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Registered Dietician for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 5.Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant award in the amount of $50,500.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Lactation Services Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017. 3.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,500.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,500.00 for the WIC Lactation Services Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Center - Program 017 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant in the amount of $289,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Lactation Center Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $289,000.00 for the WIC Lactation Center Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-017 0002 Peer Counselor Manager $28,836.00 $0.00 ($28,836.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0003 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0004 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0006 Peer Counselor II $0.00 $25,830.00 $25,830.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0007 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0008 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Peer Dad - Program 019 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant in the amount of $30,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - August 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the Peer Dad Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016- August 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Peer Dad Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $30,000.00 for the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant.
Head Start Program: A. 56489 Discussion, Approval and Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners’ Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) Beginning in October. B. 56488 Approval to Enter into the Best and Final Negotiated Contract for Mental Health Services and Speech Interpreting Services: Provider Type of Service Anita Sandoval Mental Health Growing Generations Together, Inc.dba, Growing Generations of South Texas Mental Health Amy Jane Hernansen, dba, Sign Language Services Speech Interpreting C. 56487 Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and 1. Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 2. Monte Alto Independent School District 3. South Texas College D. 56486 Discussion/Approval to Revise Program Calendar for Program Year 2016-2017 with the Following Partnering School District: Mercedes Independent School District E. 56485 Discussion/Approval of Program Calendar for Program Year 2016-2017 with the Following Partnering School District: Monte Alto Independent School District F. 56484 Discussion/Approval of the 2015-2016 Program Information Report (PIR) G. 56483 Discussion/Approval of the 2016-2017 Training and Technical Assistance (T-TA) Plan H. 56482 Discussion/Approval to Submit the Following 2017 Budget Applications: 1. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 2. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
Planning Department: A. 56525 1. Preliminary Approval a.San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1(Jacinto Garza, President) (Mile 14 North Road & F.M. 1015) No. of Lots: 45 Single Family Flood Zone: X 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 2.Final Approval a.Myrna Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Myrna Salinas) (Seminary Road & Monte Cristo Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, reconstructed road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes b.La Esperanza Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Taek & Nancy Kim) (Mile 12 North Road & Val Verde Road) No. of Lots: 146 Single Family Flood Zone: C 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, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes 3.Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a.Anhelito Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Javier Martinez) (Mile 2 ½ East Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 4 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, reconstructed road side ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Financial Guarantee 3 OSSF(S) (Lot 2 has an existing OSSF) Paved: Yes
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. 56565 For clarification purposes of consent agenda item #56435 approved by CC on 9/20/16. Requesting approval of modified specifications to reflect all Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies. 2. 56444 A. Presentation by Alamo Insurance Group (Hidalgo County Health Insurance Consultant) of a scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of the proposals received in response to the RFP for: "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss and Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment", Project No. 2016-235-07-07-27-YZV. 1.Third Party Administration___________________________ a. with agents_____ b. without agents_____ 2. Stop Loss Carrier_________________________________ 3. Group Term Life Carrier____________________________ B. Requesting authority for consultant to commence negotiations (including best and final offer) with the number one ranked participant. C. Discussion, consideration and approval of Plan Changes. D. Discussion, consideration and approval to set Plan Premiums B. Pct. 1 1. 56545 a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement #C-16-331-09-27 with Aranda & Associates, Inc.for the purposes of "professional engineering services" for: [FEMA Projects]: Site 2-Lott Street, Site 11-Las Nubes Street, Site 12-Old River Road & Site 17-Marlen Street] - located 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 $ 52,310.05) as submitted by project engineer, Aranda & Associates, Inc.for [FEMA Projects] as set forth below, in connection to agreement # C-16-331-09-27: Site 2-Lott Road-from (Ivey Road, North 2,636) Site 11-Las Nubes-from (Hackberry Street, North 407 Feet) Site 12-Old River Road-from (Soderquist Road, East 3,084 LF) Site 17-Marlen Street-from (Geronimo Street, East 1,084 LF) c. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement #C-16-351-09-27 with LeFevre Engineering & Management, Consulting, LLC for the purposes of "professional engineering services" for: [FEMA Projects]: Site 6-Mile 13.5 between (4 West and FM 88, Weslaco, Texas), Site 7-Mile 11 from (Lat. 26.21414, Long-97.96007 to Lat. 26.21376 to Long-97.96796, Mercedes, Texas) & Site 9-Yvette Circle between (FM 1015 and Mile 12.5, Weslaco, Texas) - located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, subject to compliance with HB1295 [if and when applicable] d. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (with estimated costs ($19,622.00), ($ 18,224.00) ($13,780.00) as submitted by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management, Consulting, LLC for [FEMA Projects] as set forth below, in connection to agreement # C-16-351-09-27: Site 6-Mile 13.5-between 4 West and FM 88, Weslaco, Texas Site 7-Mile 11-from Lat. 26.21414, Long-97.96007 to Lat. 26.21376 to Long-97.96796 in Mercedes, Texas Site 9-Yvette Circle-between FM 1015 and Mile 12.5, Weslaco, Texas 2. 56609 Presentation of Sole bid received meeting all Specifications/Requirements, for the purpose of award and approval of contract with Rio Grande Hauling, LLC for the Request for Bid titled Hidalgo County Pct 1-"Aggregate Limestone Grade 4" through project No.: 2016-283-08-24-SGS 3. 56366 Acceptance and approval of the following listed construction contract documents as awarded by Commissioners' Court on September 06, 2016 (AI#56190) and as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel for the following H C Precinct No 1- Paving and Drainage Improvements Projects: Project Name Contract Number Awarded Contractor Amount: 1) Nittler Road C-16-289-09-06 IOC Company, LLC $1,167,775.65 2) Mile 9 C-16-290-09-06 Bearkat Construction, LLC $648,048.00 C. Pct. 2 1. 56552 Requesting approval to purchase One New Brush Chipper thru the County's Membership/Participating Buyboard contract # 424-13 awarded vendor with Vermeer Equipment of Texas- Louisiana, Inc. 2016-360-MEG 2. 56538 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Yuma Avenue Extension Project. In the event of no bids received or rejection of bids, approval to re-advertise. D. Pct. 4 1. 56617 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a professional service; B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Engineering Firms for the provision of "professional engineering services" for Sunflower Road located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4; Total Scores South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC Urban Infrastructure, Group, Inc. Unitech Consulting Engineers Evaluation 97 96 92 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement for Sunflower Road located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, commencing with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Engineering Services. E. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 56505 Discussion, consideration, and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Agreement between Hidalgo County and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to extend the term of of agreement to end on December 31, 2017. F. Colonia Access Program Pct. 1 1. 56574 Acceptance and Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for contract # C-CAP-12-194-07-31 with a proposed fee of $9,421.38 with L & G Engineering Laboratory LLC to provide Construction Materials Testing Services for Round III BCAP Project to Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for various Border Colonia Access Program Round III Projects. G. Colonia Access Program Pct. 3 1. 56593 Acceptance and Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for contract #C-CAP-12-168-07-03 with the proposed fee of $16,938.23 with L & G Engineering Laboratory LLC to provide Construction Material Testing Services for Round III BCAP Project to Hidalgo County Precinct #3 for various Border Colonia Access Program Round III Projects. H. Sheriff's Office 1. 56122 a. Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid/evaluation grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioner's Court the responses received in connection with he Request for Proposals for: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - "Inmate Pay Telephone System and Services": PARTICIPANT Grade/Score Rank Securus Technologies 97.2% IC Solutions 87.6% NCIC Inmate Phone Service 69.2% GTL Inmate Pay Telephone Services 91.6% CTC Company INC 71% b. Authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to negotiate a Contract with the number one ranked participant for the provision of Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office "Inmate Pay Telephone System and Services".
Open Forum
23. 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. 56560 Pending/potential litigation - Edinburg Municipal Airport & City of Edinburg Property D. 56521 Civil Action File No. 3:13-CV-29-J32JRK; James D. Hinson Electrical Contracting Co, et al v AT&T Services et al E. 56463 CL-15-0896-D; Aurora Fuentes v Palmview Head Start F. 56613 T-0707-16-H; Hidalgo County et al v Manuel Jimenez, Jr. et al G. 56582 EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-02842; J.L. Hinojosa v Co. H. 56466 Claim of Matthew Mason I. 56469 Claim of Petra Quintero 24. 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) 25. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 56561 Pending/potential litigation - Edinburg Municipal Airport & City of Edinburg Property D. 56522 Civil Action File No. 3:13-CV-29-J32JRK; James D. Hinson Electrical Contracting Co, et al v AT&T Services et al E. 56464 CL-15-0896-D; Aurora Fuentes v Palmview Head Start F. 56614 T-0707-16-H; Hidalgo County et al v Manuel Jimenez, Jr. et al G. 56583 EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-02842; J.L. Hinojosa v Co. H. 56467 Claim of Matthew Mason I. 56470 Claim of Petra Quintero 26. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 27. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 28. 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. 56566 A. Public Hearing on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - 2017 Proposed Budget. B. Discussion, consideration and action or changes "if any" and the Adoption of the 2017 Annual Budget. C. Approval to set salaries for District Employees and Travel Allowances for Board Members. D. Approval of Order setting the 2016 Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Tax Rate at .0951 per $100 valuation (Maintenance and Operation tax rate is .04960 and Debt Service tax rate is .04550) 7. 56325 Presentation of Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 8. 56377 Presentation by Tax Attorneys of Delinquent Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 9. 56462 A. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Drainage District #1 Investment Policy B. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Drainage District #1 Authorized Broker/Dealers List. 10. 56559 A. Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for the project: "Kenyon Road and Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project", Base Bid in the total amount of $281,956.68 to Venser Contractors, LLC. B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". 11. 56581 Requesting Approval of closing documents for Bentsen Groves Addition F, Lot 16, 0.233 ac, Hidalgo County Wallace Road, Parcel 18B as it relates to the J-09 Project. 12. 56578 2013 Bonds Budget: 300-J09 Project Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $188,004.96 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvements Phase 2 Construction Rio Grande Care Rd to North Main Drain. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#629475 13. 56579 Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from Nowell and Ranell Borders. 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. 56626 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. 56611 2016 - CO2016 Pct 2 Regional Linear Park (1350) B. 56603 2016 - CCL8 (1100) C. 56269 2016 - District Clerk (1100) D. 56568 2016 - County Judge (1100) E. 56576 2016 - Elections (1100) F. 56584 2016 - County Auditor's Office (1100) G. 56547 2016 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) H. 56571 2016 - Pct.4 (1100) I. 56539 2016 - Pct. 4 (1200) J. 56537 2016 - I.T. Dept. (1100) K. 56534 2016 - 370th DC (1100) L. 56596 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100) M. 56589 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293) N. 56531 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293) O. 56530 2016 - Sheriff Dept. (1100) P. 56520 2016 - Aux. Court (1100) Q. 56511 2016 - Sheriff Dept. (1100) R. 56510 2016 - 389th District Court (1100) S. 56509 2016 - Pct. 2 Rd. Maint (1200) T. 56507 2016 - Facilities Management (1100) U. 56506 2016 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) V. 56501 2016 - Pct. 4 (1200) W. 56473 2016 - Pct. 4 (1200) X. 56472 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293) 3. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 56605 Co Wide Adm (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts to Co Wide Adm-Contigency. B. 56607 Pct 1 Sanitation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 1 Sanitation in the amount of $80,000.00 to fund various end of year expenditures. C. 56610 Pct 1 Parks (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 1 Parks in the amount of $7,000.00 to fund various end of year expenditures. D. 56615 Pct 3 Sanitation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 3 Sanitation in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund repair and maintenance services for vehicles and equipment. E. 56618 Pct 4 Sanitation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 4 Sanitation in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund pending invoices from the City of Edinburg. F. 56588 Facilities Mgmt (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Facilities Mgmt (001) to Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (050) in the amount of $33,935.40. G. 56612 Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Facilities Management Co Wide in the amount of $53,276.00 to fund various projects County Wide. H. 56587 Pct.1 CO’s 2016 (1350): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (212) to programs (219) and (229) in the amount of $283,000.00. I. 56585 Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (225) to program (207) in the amount of $2,500.00. J. 56573 Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (188) to program (207) in the amount of $10,987.04. K. 56569 Pct.1 CO’s (1303): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Fund 1303 from program (183) to program (186) in the amount of $500.00. L. 56602 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project (1345): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Machinery & Equipment to CO2014- Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project in the amount of $2,250.00. M. 56529 TAX NOTE 2014 (1304): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Tax Note 2014 program (292-014, 121-195, 124-153) to Tax Note 2014 program (294-014, 110-080) in the amount of $3,507.88 to fund the purchase of equipment for new units. N. 56526 CO2016 (1350): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from CO2016 program (300-027) to CO2016 program (110-080) in the amount of $1,915.03 to fund the purchase of equipment for new units. O. 56514 Pct. 4 (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint-Repair & Maint Srv to Pct.4 ICA McAllen-Russell (Canal-Ware) Rd in the amount of $431.36. P. 56498 Pct. 4 (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint Other to Pct.4 Adm Water/Sewerage in the amount of $2,000.00. Q. 56492 Pct.4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sunflower/107 program (123) to Pct.4 CRC-Sunflower program (186) in the amount of $9,415.80 R. 56475 CCL #1 (1100): Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL #1 in the amount of $754.88 to fund the purchase of an HP ProBook. S. 56474 Pct. 4 (1100): Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Sunflower / SH 107 (program 123) to Pct.4 CRC Sunflower (program 186) in the amount of $58,934.52 4. Planning Department: A. 56512 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. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 56322 District Clerk: Fee report for the month of August 2016 $524,723.41 6. Executive Office: A. 56460 Approval of Right of Way Permits - North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 1. 7th St. & FM 490: a. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 150.00 ft. b. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 250.00 feet. c. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 350.00 feet. d. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 450.00 feet. e. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 550.00 feet. f. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 650.00 feet. 2. 7th St. & Harding Avenue: a. Proposing an 8" sewer bore from the centerline of 7th Street go South approximately 160.0 feet. Will bore Harding Avenue from West to East. 3. 7th St. & Harding Avenue: a. Proposing a 3/4" water tap along the east R.O.W. of Harding Avenue, from the centerline of 7th Street go South approximately 170 feet. 4. 3rd St. & Lincoln Avenue: a. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 40.00 feet. b. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 80.00 feet. c. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 130.00 feet. d. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 180.00 feet. e. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 230.00 feet. f. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 280.00 feet. 5. 3rd St. & Lincoln Avenue Lincoln Avenue: a. A 4 inch waterline extension from the centerline of 3rd Street go South approximately 330.00 feet. Will extend waterline 5.0 feet off of the west R.O.W. of Lincoln Avenue. 7. Tax Refunds: A. 56361 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT B2619.00.000.0003.00 VALLEY LAND TITLE CO $3,986.71 B. 56360 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S2982.04.000.0008.00 WORTHINGTON PROPERTY INVEST LLC $50,215.52 8. Membership Dues: A. 56550 Fire Marshal (1100): Approval to pay Fire Marshal Homero Garza membership dues to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for the amount of $175.00 (Requisition #00306526) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed. B. 56493 DBM/Budget (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for Sergio Cruz and Dina R. Trevino to Government Finance Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 56362 Tax Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Association of Assessing Officers in the amount of $90.00(ea) for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. and Eva Mireles with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 56320 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: District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez, Juan Villescas, Orlando Esquivel, Patrick McCormick, Ann Moore, Maxine Nash, Krystine Ramon, Thomas Velez & Cynthia Sepulveda, in the total amount of $545.00 (Requisition #305704), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Headstart: A. 56481 Approval of Monthly Report for Special Services: August 2016 B. 56480 Approval of Monthly Report for Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Served: August 2016 C. 56479 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications for Program Year 2016-2017 D. 56478 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: August 2016 10. Urban County: A. 56515 Request for approval of (1) one applicant in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 11. Auditor's Office: A. 56390 Presentation of Fund Information Report 12. Budget & Management: A. Interfund transfers: 1. 56500 Pct. 4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Road & Bridge (1200) to various general fund accounts (1100) in the amount of $23,014.25 to fund operating expenditures. 13. 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. 56557 Pct. #1: 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: Vendor Invoice No. Amount PO Number Ricoh 97516732 $166.00 736524 Ricoh 97516735 $132.15 736633 B. 56556 Pct 1 CO2015A (1347): 1. Approval of Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC reflecting the date of 9/14/16. 2. Approval of Payment-Application No. 8 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $101,339.28 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract# 5013/14/15-91-0311-5000-9100-UCP-ML under (PO# 744813) for the provision of Road Construction Services for the Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 - Mile 12) project. C. 56554 Pct. #1: Approval of Payment-Application No. 7 in the amount of $9,000.00 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract# 5013/14/15-91-0311-5000-9100-UCP-ML under (PO# 744813) for the provision of Road Construction Services for the Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 - Mile 12) project. D. 56551 Pct. #1: Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed and drafted by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting,LLC for the following Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1-Fema Roads Drainage Improvements Projects: 1) Mile 8 North (Site 8 of 12) -RFB No.:2016-361-YSI; 2) Mile 2 East (Site 10 of 12 ) -RFB No.:2016-362-SGS; 3) Mile 2.5 (Site 11 of 12 ) - RFB No.:2016-363-SMA; 4) Mile 4 North (Site 12 of 12) - RFB No.:2016-364-SMA including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. E. 56541 County Wide: Requesting authorization to reject bid (s) received for the request for bid project titled: Hidalgo County "Fire Extinguishers Equipment & Maintenance Service" Bid No.: 2016-232-08-24-FAZ due to modifications of Specifications. F. 56410 Sheriff's Dept.: Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Telecommunications and Internet Services HCSO and various County locations. In the event of no bids received or rejection of bids, approval to re-advertise. G. 56504 Pct. #4: Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $ 44,906.40) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC for Project:“San Carlos Communications Tower" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to "on call" “Road and Bridge, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General”, C-16-329-09-06. H. 56398 WIC Program Approval of the one (1) year extension as provided under E-15-339-09-15 with GBB Rentals, Ltd., for the provision of "Lease Office Space for City of Alamo, for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable. I. 56397 Nuisance Abatement: Approval to enter into a 48-month (capital) lease agreement for (1) RICOH copier MPC6004 through DIR contract DIR-TSO-3041. Effective upon approval and delivery & installation. J. 56371 139th District Court: Requesting authority to enter into a new 36 -month (capital) lease copier for a RICOH MPC4504 in the amount of $153.92/month. K. 56364 WIC Program: Approval of the one (1) year extension as provided under C-16-014-02-16 with Kalifa's Western Wear, Inc. for the provision of "Lease Office Space for City of McAllen, for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable. L. 56338 Hidalgo County H.I.D.T.A. is formally requesting the removal of County Asset Tag# 51066 from their inventory list, said asset has been transferred to another law enforcement entity further detailed in attachment.
J. 56371 139th District Court: Requesting authority to enter into a new 36 -month (capital) lease copier for a RICOH MPC4504 in the amount of $153.92/month. K. 56569 Pct.1 CO’s (1303): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Fund 1303 from program (183) to program (186) in the amount of $500.00.
Presentation of the United Way of South Texas' Hidalgo County Campaign Kickoff.
Sheriff's Office: A. 56564 Proclamation designating September 2016 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Hidalgo County B. 56546 National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Grant (1284): 1. Authorization and approval for Certification of Revenues for NIBRS grant. 2. Authorization and approval for Appropriation of funds for NIBRS grant in the amount of $48,564.00. C. 56497 Jail Commissary (2102): 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor. 2. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into the Jail Commissary account in the amount of $13,235.60.
County Treasurer - Norma Garcia: A. 56461 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Hidalgo County Investment Policy in accordance with Chapter 2256.005(e) of the Texas Local Government Code. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Authorized Broker/Dealer List in accordance with Chapter 2256.025 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Constables: A. 56577 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Lombardo J. Guerra as Deputy Constable by Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. B. 56477 Constable Pct. 3 - STOP Truancy (1285): 1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds (school districts and local match) 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
District Attorney's Office: A. 56502 DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281): Approval to ratify electronic signature submitted on-line for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) Fiscal Year 2017 contract.
Budget & Management: A. 56313 1. Public hearing on the 2017 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067. 2. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2017 Proposed Budget. 3. Approval to set salaries, allowances, and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2017. 4. Adoption of the 2017 Annual Budget at the Departmental Level. B. 56418 Consideration and approval of order setting the 2016 Hidalgo County Tax Rates: 1. Total Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate (0.5186 cents per $100 valuation) 2. Total Debt Service Tax Rate (0.0714 cents per $100 valuation) 3. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate (0.5900 cents per $100 valuation) C. 56542 Sheriff's Office - Jail (1100): Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective date of 09/19/16: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Approved Position Title Approved Budgeted Salary Proposed Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary Salary Adjustment (Step Increase) 280-002 0426 Detention Lieutenant Step I $42,999.00 Detention Lieutenant Step II $44,504.00 Salary Adjustment (Step Increase) 280-002 0427 Detention Lieutenant Step I $42,999.00 Detention Lieutenant Step II $44,504.00 Salary Adjustment (Step Increase) 280-002 0428 Detention Lieutenant Step I $42,999.00 Detention Lieutenant Step II $44,504.00 Delete 280-002 0025 Detention Sergeant Step III $41,874.00 Delete 280-002 0026 Detention Sergeant Step III $41,874.00 Delete 280-002 0404 Detention Sergeant Step III $41,874.00 D. 56598 Hidalgo County Street Lights Project: 1. Pilot Program Update - 2016 Hidalgo County Subdivision Streetlight Program 2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the 2017 Hidalgo County Street Light Applications E. 56601 Transfers In-General Fund (1285) Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (1285) in the amount of $17,500.11 to fund the total local match required to appropriate funds for the STOP Truancy grant, CC 9/27/16 (AI-56477). F. Budget Appropriations: 1. 56570 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 $12,750.00. 2. 56508 Pct 4 (1303): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for reimbursements of professional service expenses related to the J-09 Drain Project. b. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Pct 4 in the amount of $250,000.00. 3. 56340 LPPF (1258): Approval of 2016 unappropriation of funds in the amount of $579,656.06.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 56321 Presentation of Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 and Motor Vehicle Collection Annual Report
Executive Office: A. 56335 1. Presentation by Tax Attorneys of Delinquent Tax Collection Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 2. Presentation on Fees and Fines B. 56426 Request by Region One Education Service Center for the use of the Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2017 Mock Trial Competition to be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 and Monday, January 16, 2017 (evening) C. 56468 Requesting approval to process payment and authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following: Vendor Invoice Date/# Invoice Amount Matter/Case The J. Ramirez Law Firm 9/19/16 / 5203 $2,700.00 Airport Property D. 56471 Approval to accept settlement check from American Access Casualty Company in the amount of $58.93 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 4)
Urban County: A. 56491 Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Urban County Program's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. B. 56465 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3’s proposed budget and program amendment for fiscal years 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, & 29 (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 to include additional streets to the Street Improvement line item for each fiscal year. 2. Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 for fiscal years 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29. (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) to include additional streets to each respective funding year. C. 56597 1. Consideration and approval of a construction contract change order for the General Land Office (GLO) Contract No. 12-406-000-6453 for the Delta Area Connector East Lateral Project. The Change Order will increase the current construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $439,512.00 and provides an additional 90 days for contract completion. 2. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with Change Orders and/or Amendments pertaining to GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453. D. 56536 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295 , when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program on behalf of City of Peñitas is requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard approved vendor Casco, Inc. (Buyboard Contract # 432-13) in the amount of $58,437.10 (quote attached hereto). Freight/delivery is free. City of Peñitas UCP Year 29 (2016) Fire Stations/Equipment funds will be utilized, and City Funds. E. 56535 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 Sullivan City, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) Sullivan City - Flood Drainage Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked S & B Infrastructure 95.33% Strada Group 89.67% Urban Infrastructure Group 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 Year 29 (2016) Sullivan City - Flood Drainage Improvements project. F. 56517 "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with Quality Investment and R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors for the demolition and reconstruction of the following: 1. (1) Unit in the City of Edcouch in the total contract amount of $59,799.99 to Quality Investments; and 2. (1) Unit in the Countywide area in the total contract amount of $63,920.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors. G. 56499 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 Progreso, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) City of Progreso– Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Fulcrum Consulting Services 96.00% Halff Associates, Inc. 92.67% Sigler, Winston, Greenwood Engineers 87.67% 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) City of Progreso– Street Improvement project.
Community Service Agency: A. 56575 1. Discussion & possible action to accept Contract Amendment for Program Year 2016 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program 2. Authorization for County Judge or designee to sign applicable documents
WIC: A. 56405 WIC ADM - Program 001 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant award in the amount of $10,700,000.00,commencing October 1,2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30,2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $10,700,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $10,700,00.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC BF - Program 002 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant in the amount of $821,302.00 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC BF Peer Counselor Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount f $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount o $821,302.00 for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-002 0001 Peer Counselor II $25,830.00 $0.00 ($25,830.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0026 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0027 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0035 Peer Counselor Manager $0.00 $28,836.00 $28,836.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0036 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0037 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Create 350-002 0038 BF Coordinator Assistant $0.00 $36,000.00 $36,000.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Registered Dietician - Program 012 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant award in the amount of $60,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Registered Dietician for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 5.Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant award in the amount of $50,500.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Lactation Services Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017. 3.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,500.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,500.00 for the WIC Lactation Services Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Center - Program 017 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant in the amount of $289,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Lactation Center Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $289,000.00 for the WIC Lactation Center Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-017 0002 Peer Counselor Manager $28,836.00 $0.00 ($28,836.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0003 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0004 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0006 Peer Counselor II $0.00 $25,830.00 $25,830.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0007 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0008 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Peer Dad - Program 019 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant in the amount of $30,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - August 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the Peer Dad Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016- August 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Peer Dad Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $30,000.00 for the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant.
Emergency Management: A. 56459 1. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County to submit a Certificate of Completion to the Texas Department of Public Safety- Texas Division of Emergency Management in accordance with the grant conditions for the TSSI Safe Room Project Hazard Mitigation Grant Program number DR-1791-331. 2. Request for approval for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
Elections Administration: A. 56363 Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Election updates B. 56527 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to add Early Voting polling location for November 8, 2016 General Election. Palmview City Hall 400 W. Veterans Blvd. Palmview, Texas 2. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the City of Edcouch to be held on November 8, 2016. 3. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Donna Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016. 4. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the La Joya Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016. 5. Approval of 2016 General Elections Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Weslaco Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016.
WIC: A. 56405 WIC ADM - Program 001 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant award in the amount of $10,700,000.00,commencing October 1,2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30,2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $10,700,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $10,700,00.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Admin. Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC BF - Program 002 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant in the amount of $821,302.00 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC BF Peer Counselor Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount f $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount o $821,302.00 for the FY 2017 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-002 0001 Peer Counselor II $25,830.00 $0.00 ($25,830.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0026 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0027 Community Peer Counselor $26,794.00 $0.00 ($26,794.00) Change in Funding Source 350-002 0035 Peer Counselor Manager $0.00 $28,836.00 $28,836.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0036 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Change in Funding Source 350-002 0037 Peer Counselor I $0.00 $21,638.00 $21,638.00 Create 350-002 0038 BF Coordinator Assistant $0.00 $36,000.00 $36,000.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Registered Dietician - Program 012 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant award in the amount of $60,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Registered Dietician for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the FY 2017 WIC Registered Dietician Grant. 5.Approval to revise the salary schedule in the accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant award in the amount of $50,500.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the WIC Lactation Services Program for FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016 -September 30, 2017. 3.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,500.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Services Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,500.00 for the WIC Lactation Services Grant. 5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Lactation Center - Program 017 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant in the amount of $289,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provision of the WIC Lactation Center Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by County Auditor for the FY 2017 WIC Lactation Center Grant 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $289,000.00 for the WIC Lactation Center Grant. 5. Approval of the following actions: Action Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Total Adjustment Change in Funding Source 350-017 0002 Peer Counselor Manager $28,836.00 $0.00 ($28,836.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0003 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0004 Peer Counselor I $21,638.00 $0.00 ($21,638.00) Change in Funding Source 350-017 0006 Peer Counselor II $0.00 $25,830.00 $25,830.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0007 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 Change in Funding Source 350-017 0008 Community Peer Counselor $0.00 $26,794.00 $26,794.00 6. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. WIC Peer Dad - Program 019 (1292): 1. Approval to accept the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant in the amount of $30,000.00 commencing October 1, 2016 - August 30, 2017 pending receipt of contract documents. 2. Requesting authorization to continue provisions of the Peer Dad Grant for the FY 2017 commencing October 1, 2016- August 30, 2017. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Peer Dad Grant. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $30,000.00 for the FY 2017 Peer Dad Grant.
Head Start Program: A. 56489 Discussion, Approval and Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners’ Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) Beginning in October. B. 56488 Approval to Enter into the Best and Final Negotiated Contract for Mental Health Services and Speech Interpreting Services: Provider Type of Service Anita Sandoval Mental Health Growing Generations Together, Inc.dba, Growing Generations of South Texas Mental Health Amy Jane Hernansen, dba, Sign Language Services Speech Interpreting C. 56487 Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and 1. Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 2. Monte Alto Independent School District 3. South Texas College D. 56486 Discussion/Approval to Revise Program Calendar for Program Year 2016-2017 with the Following Partnering School District: Mercedes Independent School District E. 56485 Discussion/Approval of Program Calendar for Program Year 2016-2017 with the Following Partnering School District: Monte Alto Independent School District F. 56484 Discussion/Approval of the 2015-2016 Program Information Report (PIR) G. 56483 Discussion/Approval of the 2016-2017 Training and Technical Assistance (T-TA) Plan H. 56482 Discussion/Approval to Submit the Following 2017 Budget Applications: 1. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 2. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
Planning Department: A. 56525 1. Preliminary Approval a.San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1(Jacinto Garza, President) (Mile 14 North Road & F.M. 1015) No. of Lots: 45 Single Family Flood Zone: X 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 2.Final Approval a.Myrna Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Myrna Salinas) (Seminary Road & Monte Cristo Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, reconstructed road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes b.La Esperanza Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Taek & Nancy Kim) (Mile 12 North Road & Val Verde Road) No. of Lots: 146 Single Family Flood Zone: C 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, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes 3.Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a.Anhelito Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Javier Martinez) (Mile 2 ½ East Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 4 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, reconstructed road side ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Financial Guarantee 3 OSSF(S) (Lot 2 has an existing OSSF) Paved: Yes
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. 56565 For clarification purposes of consent agenda item #56435 approved by CC on 9/20/16. Requesting approval of modified specifications to reflect all Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies. 2. 56444 A. Presentation by Alamo Insurance Group (Hidalgo County Health Insurance Consultant) of a scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of the proposals received in response to the RFP for: "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss and Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment", Project No. 2016-235-07-07-27-YZV. 1.Third Party Administration___________________________ a. with agents_____ b. without agents_____ 2. Stop Loss Carrier_________________________________ 3. Group Term Life Carrier____________________________ B. Requesting authority for consultant to commence negotiations (including best and final offer) with the number one ranked participant. C. Discussion, consideration and approval of Plan Changes. D. Discussion, consideration and approval to set Plan Premiums B. Pct. 1 1. 56545 a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement #C-16-331-09-27 with Aranda & Associates, Inc.for the purposes of "professional engineering services" for: [FEMA Projects]: Site 2-Lott Street, Site 11-Las Nubes Street, Site 12-Old River Road & Site 17-Marlen Street] - located 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 $ 52,310.05) as submitted by project engineer, Aranda & Associates, Inc.for [FEMA Projects] as set forth below, in connection to agreement # C-16-331-09-27: Site 2-Lott Road-from (Ivey Road, North 2,636) Site 11-Las Nubes-from (Hackberry Street, North 407 Feet) Site 12-Old River Road-from (Soderquist Road, East 3,084 LF) Site 17-Marlen Street-from (Geronimo Street, East 1,084 LF) c. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement #C-16-351-09-27 with LeFevre Engineering & Management, Consulting, LLC for the purposes of "professional engineering services" for: [FEMA Projects]: Site 6-Mile 13.5 between (4 West and FM 88, Weslaco, Texas), Site 7-Mile 11 from (Lat. 26.21414, Long-97.96007 to Lat. 26.21376 to Long-97.96796, Mercedes, Texas) & Site 9-Yvette Circle between (FM 1015 and Mile 12.5, Weslaco, Texas) - located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, subject to compliance with HB1295 [if and when applicable] d. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (with estimated costs ($19,622.00), ($ 18,224.00) ($13,780.00) as submitted by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management, Consulting, LLC for [FEMA Projects] as set forth below, in connection to agreement # C-16-351-09-27: Site 6-Mile 13.5-between 4 West and FM 88, Weslaco, Texas Site 7-Mile 11-from Lat. 26.21414, Long-97.96007 to Lat. 26.21376 to Long-97.96796 in Mercedes, Texas Site 9-Yvette Circle-between FM 1015 and Mile 12.5, Weslaco, Texas 2. 56609 Presentation of Sole bid received meeting all Specifications/Requirements, for the purpose of award and approval of contract with Rio Grande Hauling, LLC for the Request for Bid titled Hidalgo County Pct 1-"Aggregate Limestone Grade 4" through project No.: 2016-283-08-24-SGS 3. 56366 Acceptance and approval of the following listed construction contract documents as awarded by Commissioners' Court on September 06, 2016 (AI#56190) and as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel for the following H C Precinct No 1- Paving and Drainage Improvements Projects: Project Name Contract Number Awarded Contractor Amount: 1) Nittler Road C-16-289-09-06 IOC Company, LLC $1,167,775.65 2) Mile 9 C-16-290-09-06 Bearkat Construction, LLC $648,048.00 C. Pct. 2 1. 56552 Requesting approval to purchase One New Brush Chipper thru the County's Membership/Participating Buyboard contract # 424-13 awarded vendor with Vermeer Equipment of Texas- Louisiana, Inc. 2016-360-MEG 2. 56538 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Yuma Avenue Extension Project. In the event of no bids received or rejection of bids, approval to re-advertise. D. Pct. 4 1. 56617 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a professional service; B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Engineering Firms for the provision of "professional engineering services" for Sunflower Road located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4; Total Scores South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC Urban Infrastructure, Group, Inc. Unitech Consulting Engineers Evaluation 97 96 92 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement for Sunflower Road located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, commencing with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Engineering Services. E. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 56505 Discussion, consideration, and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Agreement between Hidalgo County and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to extend the term of of agreement to end on December 31, 2017. F. Colonia Access Program Pct. 1 1. 56574 Acceptance and Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for contract # C-CAP-12-194-07-31 with a proposed fee of $9,421.38 with L & G Engineering Laboratory LLC to provide Construction Materials Testing Services for Round III BCAP Project to Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for various Border Colonia Access Program Round III Projects. G. Colonia Access Program Pct. 3 1. 56593 Acceptance and Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for contract #C-CAP-12-168-07-03 with the proposed fee of $16,938.23 with L & G Engineering Laboratory LLC to provide Construction Material Testing Services for Round III BCAP Project to Hidalgo County Precinct #3 for various Border Colonia Access Program Round III Projects. H. Sheriff's Office 1. 56122 a. Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid/evaluation grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioner's Court the responses received in connection with he Request for Proposals for: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - "Inmate Pay Telephone System and Services": PARTICIPANT Grade/Score Rank Securus Technologies 97.2% IC Solutions 87.6% NCIC Inmate Phone Service 69.2% GTL Inmate Pay Telephone Services 91.6% CTC Company INC 71% b. Authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to negotiate a Contract with the number one ranked participant for the provision of Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office "Inmate Pay Telephone System and Services".
Open Forum
23. 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. 56560 Pending/potential litigation - Edinburg Municipal Airport & City of Edinburg Property D. 56521 Civil Action File No. 3:13-CV-29-J32JRK; James D. Hinson Electrical Contracting Co, et al v AT&T Services et al E. 56463 CL-15-0896-D; Aurora Fuentes v Palmview Head Start F. 56613 T-0707-16-H; Hidalgo County et al v Manuel Jimenez, Jr. et al G. 56582 EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-02842; J.L. Hinojosa v Co. H. 56466 Claim of Matthew Mason I. 56469 Claim of Petra Quintero 24. 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) 25. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 56561 Pending/potential litigation - Edinburg Municipal Airport & City of Edinburg Property D. 56522 Civil Action File No. 3:13-CV-29-J32JRK; James D. Hinson Electrical Contracting Co, et al v AT&T Services et al E. 56464 CL-15-0896-D; Aurora Fuentes v Palmview Head Start F. 56614 T-0707-16-H; Hidalgo County et al v Manuel Jimenez, Jr. et al G. 56583 EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-02842; J.L. Hinojosa v Co. H. 56467 Claim of Matthew Mason I. 56470 Claim of Petra Quintero 26. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 27. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 28. Adjourn