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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
September 27, 2016
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 56543   Presentation of the United Way of South Texas' Hidalgo County Campaign Kickoff.
 
6.   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.
 
7.   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.
 
8.   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.
 
9.   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.
 
10.   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.
 
11.   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
 
12.   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)
 
13.   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.
 
14.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
B.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
15.   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
 
16.   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.
 
17.   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.
 
18.   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.
 
19.   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)
 
20.   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
 
21.  
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".
 
22.   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
 

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