1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -57319 Presentation and acceptance of Independent Audit Report for the year ending December 31, 2015. 7. AI -57301 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Surveying Services with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., as it relates to services for on call- on as needed basis to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on October 25, 2016 (AI#57010). (Contract# C-HCDD1-16-056A-11-15) B. Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Surveying Services with Civil Design Services, Inc., dba CDS Muery, as it relates to services for on call- on as needed basis to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on October 25, 2016 (AI#57010). (Contract# C-HCDD1-16-056B-11-15) 8. AI -57323 Request approval of Budget Amendment from the District's General Fund into heavy equipment in the amount of $ 402,346.27 for the purchase of a Doosan DX 490LC Excavator. This purchase is for a replacement of one of the District's Excavator which was a claim to Texas Municipal League and has been partially reimbursed. 9. AI -57332 Requesting Approval of a Drainage Easement Acquisition from Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Being A 2.54 Acre Tract of Land out of Lot 2, R.B. Curry Survey No. 3, Hidalgo County 10. AI -57328 A. Request approval to create one (1) Right of Way and Utility Coordinator position for the Maintenance and Operation Budget and set salary at $ 45,923. B. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule and Budget Amendment to fund New Position as noted in Item A in the amount of $9,500.00 to fund through the remainder of 2016. 11. AI -57321 Request approval for payment of Claim in the amount of $1,397.50 to Terracon Consultants, Inc. for concrete material testing for the Mile 17 1/2 and Ware Rd Project. 12. AI -57331 Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel - 14. 13. AI -57296 Authority to publish and approval of qualifications, requirements and scope of services for the engagement of legal counsel to pursue all remedies available to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 in connection with the agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Integ Corporation as outlined/contained in the final Lee Law Firm Report 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 C. AI -57298 Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -57299 Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-57376 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. Auditor's Office: A. AI-57379 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-57288 2016 - Environmental Compliance (1100) B. AI-57342 2016 - General Litigation (1100) C. AI-57351 2016 - Civil Service (1100) D. AI-57344 2016 - I.T. Department (1100) E. AI-57306 2016 - Nuisance Abatement Prg (1100) F. AI-57284 2016 - Pct. 1 TxDOT M6W (1315) G. AI-57312 2016 - Pct. 1 CRC (1100) H. AI-57297 2016 - Pct. 2 Adm (1200) I. AI-57281 2016 - Pct. 2 CW Mech. Shop (1200) J. AI-57283 2016 - Pct 2 San Juan CRC (1100) K. AI-57285 2016 - Health Clinics (1100) L. AI-57181 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Elim (1293) M. AI-57050 2016 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100) N. AI-57267 2016-Pct.4 Road Maint. (1200) O. AI-57338 2016-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) P. AI-57244 2016 - District Attorney's Office, Autopsies (1100) Q. AI-57262 2016 - Fire Marshal (1100) R. AI-57252 2016 - 449th District Court (1100) S. AI-57257 2016 - County Judge (1100) T. AI-57187 2016 - Const Pct 4 (1100) U. AI-57198 2016 - 370th District Court (1100) V. AI-57200 2016 - Adult Probation (1100) W. AI-57218 2016 - Sheriff's Office Jail (1100) X. AI-57219 2016 - Probate Court (1100) Y. AI-57221 2016 - District Attorney (1223) Z. AI-57234 2016 - JP Pct 2/PL 1 (1100) AA. AI-57167 2016 - County Court #7 (1100) 4. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-57277 Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (208) to program (219) and program (207) in the amount of $ 14,400.00. B. AI-57273 Pct.1 CO’s 2016 (1350): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (216) to program (231) in the amount of $30,000.00. C. AI-57349 Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (001) to Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (118) in the amount of $12,474.00. D. AI-57343 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd Project to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj in the amount of $153,000.00 to fund project expenditures. E. AI-57243 Pct.4 (1200): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd Maintenance (program 007) to Pct 4 ICA McAllen-Russell (Canal-Ware)(program 142) in the total amount of $4,639.55 F. AI-57242 Pct.4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Parks - Wireless Devices program (009) to Sanitation - Wireless Devices program (001) in the amount of $29.12. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-57287 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) 6. Executive Office: A. AI-57199 Approval of Right of Way Permits: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Rogers Road- from the centerline of Citation St. go east 500 feet on the north side of Rogers Road, will adjust the existing 2 inch water line for the next 175 feet. Rogers Road- from the northeast corner of Penelope Dr. and Rogers Road, will adjust the existing 2 inch waterline on the north side of Rogers Road. 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-57163 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT P7350.00.000.0015.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC 12,483.43 P8270.00.000.0001.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC $6,734.61 P8270.00.000.0001.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC $6,844.16 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $5,671.69 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 W R I $15,370.72 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $9,589.60 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $33,786.88 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $31,424.24 S2979.00.00A.0006.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $5,100.47 S2979.00.00A.0006.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $3,153.64 S2979.00.00A.0008.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $2,525.11 S2979.00.00A.0010.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $3,182.41 S2979.00.00A.0011.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $3,985.92 B. AI-57177 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S2979.00.00A.0001.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $29,314.19 S2979.00.00A.0001.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $18,592.12 S2979.00.00A.0001.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $14,653.31 S2979.00.00A.0001.00 H-E-B $11,147.01 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $20,320.93 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $12,677.98 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $9,873.18 C. AI-57162 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT 00027.90.300.0005.00 CASE TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. $6,647.04 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-57256 Fire Marshal (1100): Approval to pay required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the amount of $1,050.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal employees and auxiliary deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (Requisition # 00309406). 9. Headstart: A. AI-57170 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report. B. AI-57172 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Report for Program Year 2016-2017 C. AI-57171 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report D. AI-57168 Approval of Monthly Financial Report 10. Budget & Management: A. AI-57157 Self-Insured (2202) Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 16-31, 2016 in the amount of $50,434.66 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. AI-57158 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $906,547.06 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/22/16 to 11/04/16. 10/22-28/16 $303,170.80 10/29-31/16 $ 60,614.98 11/01-04/16 $542,761.28 TOTAL $906,547.06 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. C. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-57289 Pct. 1 TxDOT (1315) Approval of 2016 Interfund Transfer from CO2016 - Pct1 Mile 11N (FM1015-M1) to TXDOT Pct1 Mile 6W (US83-SH107) in the amount of $174,402.84. 11. Purchasing Dept: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. AI-57345 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162895 in the amount of $109,238.20 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from October 25 to October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract# C-16-330-10-04 - PO #751917 amid Work Authorization No. 1. B. AI-57335 Commissioner Pct 2: Clarification and approval for AI-55472 (CC-07/19/2016) regarding the purchase of an iPhone 6s 32GB wireless device and not a Galaxy S5 16GB with service through the County's membership/participation with Contract DIR-TSO-3415 for Verizon Wireless for Pct 2. C. AI-57334 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162893 in the amount of $34,338.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from August 1 to October 31, 2016 in connection to the Nittler Road Improvements project amid Work Authorization No. 1. PO #747070 D. AI-57339 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162894 in the amount of $18,419.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from August 1 to October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract# C-16-165-07-06 - PO #747071 amid Work Authorization No. 2. E. AI-57337 Acceptance and approval for payment of Invoice Aug. 16-3 in the amount of $13,398.77 as submitted by LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC. for professional engineering services provided for the Heidelberg Subdivision in connection to WA #1. F. AI-57292 Approval of Payment Application No. 1 submitted by 2GS, LLC, in the amount of $170,790.92 for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, "Paving and Drainage Improvements for Colonia Noreste" (Contract No. C-16-260-07-19), as reviewed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group Consulting Engineers. G. AI-57295 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162887 in the amount of $254,265.00 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from October 1 through October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09 - PO #741616 amid Work Authorization No.3. H. AI-57176 PCT 4: 1. Approval of a "clarification" to caption under Consent Agenda - #11(c)-AI-47564 (approved by CC 12/02/14) - where Change Order #3 reflects an increase amount of $ 32,990.00 and NOT $ 32,900.00, contract # C-13-072A-11-19 with Couric Enterprises, LLC dba Foremost Construction - San Carlos CRC in Pct 4. 2. Approval of "correction/clarification" to "miscalculation / totals" to Change Order #s 5, 6 & 7 as submitted by Couric Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Foremost Construction and previously approved by (CC on 03/07/16, 08/03/16 & 11/01/16) in connection to agreement # C-13-072A-11-19 - San Carlos CRC in Pct 4. I. AI-57308 1. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Construction Completion for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by RDH Site and Concrete, LLC.; 2. Acceptance and approval of Payment for Application No. (Retainage) in the amount of $19,228.06 for RDH Site and Concrete, LLC. contractor vendor for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by DOS Logistics, Inc. project engineer (C-CAP-15-086-03-31). J. AI-57290 PCT 4 Project Invoices- 1.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No.16-10-000005 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $338.37. Project - Hoehn Subdv. Water & Sewer Improvements - P.O. 728310. 2.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325979 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $21,200.00. Project - Sharp Road Re-Alignment - P.O. 724398. 3.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325983 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $13,405.00. Project - FM 1925-WA No.1- P.O. 739761. 4.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325965 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $20,892.00. Project - Mile 5 from Taylor to Ware rd. - P.O. 740893. 5.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325962 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $7,400.90. Project - FM 1925 & N. Alamo Rd Extension - P.O. 684964. 6.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325973 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $38,200.00. Project - FM 2220 (Ware Road) - P.O. 736559. 7.) Requesting approval of payment No.3 submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. in the amount of $14,673.82. Project - Mile 17 1/2 - P.O. 744580. 8.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217612 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $6,927.73. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building (WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734. 9.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217823 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $13,043.65. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building (WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734. 10.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217951 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $20,243.62. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building ( WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734. K. AI-57232 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325996 in the amount of $25,475.97 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#7], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. L. AI-57233 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325981 in the amount of $18,112.75 as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29(WA#1), for Pct 2 Eldora Road project. M. AI-57235 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325980 in the amount of $15,929.30 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-300-09-01(WA#1), for Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project. N. AI-57237 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325963 in the amount of $3,626.95 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-171-04-12 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Dicker Road project. O. AI-57229 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325984 in the amount of $13,496.86 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17(WA#4), for Pct 2 Nolana Loop project. P. AI-57238 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325985 in the amount $7,596.09 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25(WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project. Q. AI-57239 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325993 in the amount $30,594.30 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#4], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. R. AI-57241 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325994 in the amount $2,104.01 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#5), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. S. AI-57228 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325995 in the amount of $33,807.49 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#6], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. T. AI-57185 New Courthouse Project: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice in connection with drainage improvements @ SH107 & Bus 281(PO#750481): Vendor Invoice Date Invoice# Amount L&G Engineering, Inc. 10/31/16 11325986 $144,149.70 U. AI-57146 Acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No. 5 (Final) in the sum of $13,846.43 for 2GS,LLC., contracted vendor for Heidelberg Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer LeFevre Eng. & Mgmnt. Consulting, LLC.-C-CAP-15-257-10-06. V. AI-57224 Approval of Payment Application No. 18 in the amount of $3,552.79 sumbitted by IOC Company LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct 3's "Mile 2 North Roadway Project" as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineer, C-14-153-02-17. W. AI-57223 Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) submitted by contracted /project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for: 1. Invoice No. 11325974 - Liberty Rd. Project WA#4 2. Invoice No. 11325982 - Liberty Rd. Project WA#3 3. Invoice No. 11325970 - FM 676 (Mile 5) Project 4. Invoice No. 11325969 - Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1 5. Invoice No. 11325972 - Mile 3 Project 6. Invoice No. 11325977 - Mile 2 N. Roadway Reconstruction 7. Invoice No. 11325960 - Mile 2 Rd. WA #1 X. AI-57180 Add and Delete Fuel Cards and/or Fuel Card Users: 1. Adult Probation - delete fuel card user 2. Executive Office/Nuisance Abatement Program - Add Fuel Card
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-57353 Discussion regarding 2017 voluntary products deductions C. AI-57249 Presentation by Burton McCumber & Cortez, LLP of the County's 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit D. AI-57205 Requesting permission by Crossfit Grande Valley along with other local gyms to use the county square for the following event: Raise Toys for Children Community Event - November 19, 2016 (9am to 12pm) E. AI-57326 Requesting approval of Affiliation Agreement for Internship-Preceptorship Program between Hidalgo County and South Texas Independent School District Business Education & Technology Academy (BETA)
5. County Judge's Office: A. AI-57330 Proclamation declaring November 2016 as National Home Care and Hospice Month to recognize the services provided and the nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who help care for those in need. B. AI-57197 Presentation by Mr. Tim Ousley and possible action regarding Palm Valley Animal Center. C. AI-57258 1. Discussion and approval of the Resolution establishing the Hidalgo County PACE Program as permitted by the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, Texas LGC Chapter 399. 2. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council to assist in implementation of PACE Program by providing administrative support. D. AI-57250 1. Approval of order and Interlocal Agreement by and among City of Pharr, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Pharr, Texas, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two. 2. Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Pharr, Texas, Board of Directors
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-57309 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). B. AI-57236 DA - US Department of Justice Funds (1256): Appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to fund the purchase of equipment for law enforcement personnel. C. AI-57246 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924301 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). D. AI-57183 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537806 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Constables: A. AI-57316 Constable Pet. #1 - TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of the following personnel action, effective 12/01/16: Action Create Dept/ Program 291-013 Slot# 0001 Proposed Position Title Deputy Constable Step I Proposed Budgeted Salary $44,577.00 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. B. AI-57156 Constable Pet. 3: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Eric Flores and Jhoan Moreno as Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pet. 3, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. AI-57313 Constable Pet. 3: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Kimberly Jean Echavarria as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pet. 3, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Sheriffs Office: A. AI-57173 Sheriffs Office-FBI (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the total amount of $17,753.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FY2017 FBI overtime agreement. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $17,753.00. B. AI-57178 Sheriffs Department-ICE Overtime (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)FY 2017 in the amount of $15,000.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for ICE overtime funding. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00. C. AI-57174 1. Authorization and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas and the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office to provide female inmates with Pregnant Post-Partum Intervention (PPI) Program services. 2. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign document. 3. Authorization and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas and the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office to provide male inmates with Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education (PADRE) Program services. 4. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign document.
A. AI-57113 Sheriffs Office (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period: Action Add Clothing Allowance Add Clothing Allowance Agenda Program 280-001 0084 280-001 0086 Deputy Sheriff Step I Deputy Sheriff Step I Budgeted Allowance $500.00 $500.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-57291 Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance to the following employee, effective next full pay period, 11/28/2016: Position Title Employee# 210170 Dept/ Program 080-002 Slot# 0010 Assistant District Attorney III Proposed Allowance Amount $11,720.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. AI-57315 Juvenile Detention (1100)/Juv Dir Supervision (1100)/IV-E Foster Care DS (1296): 1. Approval to rescind action on Item 9.A. AI-57070 1., 2. & 4. 2. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 3. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/19/16: Action Dept./ Program Remove 330-001 Longevity (Juv Detention Pre Adj.) Create 330-031 Allowance (IV-E Foster Care Slot DS) (Add 330-001 longevity) (Juv Dir Supervision) Slot No. 7925 7104 7124 Position Title JSO/Detention Officer Probation Officer Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance $36,366.00 $36,366.00 $480.00 $0.00 $43,147.00 $43,147,001 $0.00 $480.00 4. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners Court action. D. AI-57075 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change a position title as follows, effective next full pay period. Action Slot# Dept. / Program Title Change 0017 220-001 Position Title Air Condition Technician Helper Budgeted Salary $26,794.00 Proposed Position Title Custodian II E. AI-57341 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. PCT 4 ROAD MAINTENANCE (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 11/28/2016: Action Delete Delete Create Dept/ Program 124-007 124-007 124-007 Slot# 0034 0078 0084 Position Title Equipment Operator I Administrative Assistant IV GIS Operator III Current Budgeted Salary $26,341.00 $36,312.00 $0.00 Proposed Budgeted Salary $0.00 $0.00 $52,937.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
AI-57236 DA - US Department of Justice Funds (1256): Appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to fund the purchase of equipment for law enforcement personnel.
A. AI-57113 Sheriffs Office (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period: Action Add Clothing Allowance Add Clothing Allowance Agenda Program 280-001 0084 280-001 0086 Deputy Sheriff Step I Deputy Sheriff Step I Budgeted Allowance $500.00 $500.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-57291 Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance to the following employee, effective next full pay period, 11/28/2016: Position Title Employee# 210170 Dept/ Program 080-002 Slot# 0010 Assistant District Attorney III Proposed Allowance Amount $11,720.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. AI-57315 Juvenile Detention (1100)/Juv Dir Supervision (1100)/IV-E Foster Care DS (1296): 1. Approval to rescind action on Item 9.A. AI-57070 1., 2. & 4. 2. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 3. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/19/16: Action Dept./ Program Remove 330-001 Longevity (Juv Detention Pre Adj.) Create 330-031 Allowance (IV-E Foster Care Slot DS) (Add 330-001 longevity) (Juv Dir Supervision) Slot No. 7925 7104 7124 Position Title JSO/Detention Officer Probation Officer Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance $36,366.00 $36,366.00 $480.00 $0.00 $43,147.00 $43,147,001 $0.00 $480.00 4. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners Court action. D. AI-57075 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change a position title as follows, effective next full pay period. Action Slot# Dept. / Program Title Change 0017 220-001 Position Title Air Condition Technician Helper Budgeted Salary $26,794.00 Proposed Position Title Custodian II E. AI-57341 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. PCT 4 ROAD MAINTENANCE (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 11/28/2016: Action Delete Delete Create Dept/ Program 124-007 124-007 124-007 Slot# 0034 0078 0084 Position Title Equipment Operator I Administrative Assistant IV GIS Operator III Current Budgeted Salary $26,341.00 $36,312.00 $0.00 Proposed Budgeted Salary $0.00 $0.00 $52,937.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
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
IT Department: A. AI-57212 COMMISSIONER PCT. 2 Authorization and approval to purchase equipment with data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Qry: Description: Apple iPad User: Office Use Service Plan: 4G Mobile Broadband Unl @ $37.99 ea/per month One Time Equipment Cost: Apple iPad Mini 2-32GB @ $349.99 + Otter Box w/ Hand Strip @ $45.49 + Screen Protector @ $22.74 = $418.22 X 5 = $2,091.10 B. AI-57165 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Authorization and approval to change the names assigned to the equipment through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT DIR-TSO-3514 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: [Description: ^Currently Assigned to: ||Transfer To: ||Employee I.D. |MDN: |Name ~|Office Use ^Felicia Arredondo|215651 ||956-609-5772
Urban County: A. AI-57270 Requesting approval to reject a sole bid received for the City of Edcouch - Park Improvements Project to: Bell Park (RFB No. 5015/16-20-0306-5000-2000-UCP-ML). B. AI-57302 1. Requesting approval of an "order" granting an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Gov't. Code, Chapter 262, Section .024 (a)(7) "an item that can be obtained from only one source." 2. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" with authority to enter into a "Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement" with AEP Texas Central Company in the amount of $17,806.92 for (Zone 5-Final) the installation of primary poles and street lights within the City of Sullivan City. C. AI-57231 Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise in the amount of $226,127.00. UCP Year 28 (2015) City of San Juan Street Improvement funds will be utilized. D. AI-57245 Requesting approval to reject a sole bid received for the Palmview - 2014/2015 Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Shower's Road Project (RFB No. 5014-55-0306-5000-5500-UCP-GVG). E. AI-57260 Discussion and approval to declare assets listed on Exhibit "A" as surplus for disposition
Elections Administration: A. AI-57190 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Election updates 2. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Pharr San Juan Alamo Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016. 3. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the City of Penitas to be held on November 8, 2016.
Head Start Program: A. AI-57166 Discussion, Approval and Appointment of One Community Rep by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(l)-(b)(7) Beginning in October. Pending Appointments: Commissioner A.C. Cuellar, Jr., Pet. 1 and Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Precinct 4. B. AI-57266 Discussion/Approval of the Program Calendar for Program Year 2016-2017 with the following partnering school district: • McAllen Independent School District C. AI-57268 Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and McAllen Independent School District. D. AI-57274 Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Approved Auctioneer Vendor for Proper Disposition
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-57210 Pet 2 Rd Maint (1200): 1. Approval of certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor for revenue received from the City of San Juan for Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on 10/14/14. 2. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Pet 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $100,000.00.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-57137 Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the FM 681 Project with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-57314 Request approval to process the following invoice as a claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. Invoice No. 18321 Amount $6,073.06 PO# 748414
Budget & Management: A. AI-57329 Requesting approval to submit FY 2017 Hidalgo County Formula Grant Program Application and requesting Approval and signature for 2017 Hidalgo County Resolution Indigent Defense Grant Program B. AI-57286 TXDOT-Pct 1 M6W (1315): Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pet 1 Mile 6 West Road Project CSJ 0921-02-168 until the completion of this project. C. AI-57271 Approval of medical coverage for the temporary employees listed below as per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS Code Section 4980H - Shared responsibility for employers regarding health insurance. 1. E#211060 effective 9/1/16 2. E#212300 effective 12/1/16 D. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-57225 Const Pet 4 - CCP59 Vehicles (1231): Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $9,873.15, in order to fully equip the newly purchased vehicles. 2. AI-57155 CO2014-Pct4-83rd Street (1345): Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into CO2014-Pct 4-83rd St (SH107-Monte Cristo) in the amount of $127,893.50 to fund anticipated project expenditures.
Purchasing Department: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-57204 A. Presentation of sole response [SOQ] received from Southmost Realty, Appraisals & Court Expert for: Expansion of Current Appraisal Services Providers: RFQ#2016-005A-09-07SMA for addition to the existing approved "Pool" of providers [with term of eligibility to coincide with expiration of current pool in March of 2017]; and, if more participation is desired for expansion of the "pool", B. Authority to advertise an additional time to encourage participation for: Expansion of Current Pool of Appraisal Services Providers with term to coincide with expiration of current approved pool of March 2017 including approval of the RFQ procurement packet [as newly accepted and adopted by HCCC to include Title VI and other changes]. 2. AI-57184 A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (attached herein), office furniture, equipment and vehicles as "Surplus" for the purpose of sale through auction scheduled for 12-07-2016 [in the event assets not sold on 12-07-2016 we will retry to sell on 12-10-2016 auction] in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received on either auction date, B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 12-07-2016 and 12-10-2016 resulted in no bids were received; C. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for 12-07-2016 and if need be 12-10-2016, including but not limited to Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property or additional and/or necessary auctions. B. Pet. 1 1. AI-57350 Requesting authority to advertise [including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required] with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed by project engineers (as listed) for the following Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 FEMA Road Projects with newly approved procurement packet and plans as attached: A) RFB No. 2016-398-12-07-TDL; Mile 11 North, Mile 13 14 North, Yvette Circle -LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting , LLC; B) RFB No. 2016-399-12-07-FAZ; Indian Hills - TEDSI Infrastructure Group; C) RFB No. 2016-400-12-07-HGO; Mile 1.5 West, Jesus Flores, Englemen, Las Cumbres, Mile 20 N- International Consulting Engineers (ICE). 2. AI-57304 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 LeFevre LeFevre INVOICE NO. June 16-5 April 16-7 AMOUNT $108,058.50 $ 25,200.00 PO NUMBER 743912 743912 3. AI-57182 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Policy, requesting approval of the following Requisitions and PO increases for HC Commissioner Pet #1: • Purchase Order Increases #736779, 748848,744813,749123,746041,751839,743404,727360,745807, 749428,741616,747309 • Requisitions: #308633,309103,309112,309114,309118,309291,309278,309314,309416,309503, Pet. 2 1. AI-57346 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $112,637.52) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, to provide engineering services to assist with Feasibility Studies, Construction Management, & Construction Inspection for the Pet 2 Palmer Pavilion Project through Contract#C-16-326-08-23. 2. AI-57347 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $12,474.00) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, to provide engineering services to assist with the feasibility study and construction phase services for the Pet 2 Community Resource Center (CRC) Youth Facility Project through Contract#C-16-326-08-23. 3. AI-57264 Recommendation by project engineer L & G Engineering for HCCC to award to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest & best bid [while meeting all specifications & requirements] Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, of Edinburg, TX in the amount of$713.333.15 for RFB No. 2016-281-10-26-HGO "Yuma Avenue Extension Project". 4. AI-57175 Authority to purchase one (1) 2017 Freightliner 114SD [thru HC membership participation with Buyboard 425-13 and HGAC HT06-16] from awarded vendor Houston Freightliner, Inc.in the amount of $271,842.00 thru submitted requisition #308580 and subject to SAMS compliance. D. Pet. 4 1. AI-57114 Approval to exercise County's sole option to "terminate" the "on call" Professional Services Agreement #C-15-3 84-12-08 & Work Authorization #1 for (Brushline Rd. Project) with Dos Logistics, Inc., pursuant Precinct# 4's request. 2. AI-57152 Authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension with KALIFAS WESTERN WEAR for the purchase of "STRAW HATS" for HIDALGO COUNTY (all funding sources) "on an as needed basis" (under the same rates, terms and conditions), expiring, 1/04/17 or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first) so as to have no lapse in service. 3. AI-57227 Pursuant to action taken on 10/25/16 under AI-57026, requesting to amend contract #C-16-321-10-04 with Rigney Construction & Development, LLC from 60 calendar days to 45 consecutive calendar days. E. HIDTA 1. AI-57153 Authority to purchase five (5) 2017 vehicles for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force Dept. [thru our membership/participation with Buy Board contract #430-13 & H-GAC #VE11-15] from awarded vendors Cowboy Chrysler/Dodge & Caldwell Chevrolet respectively through submitted Requisition #s 307853 & 307855. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-57276 Requesting approval of Equipment Purchase Upgrade Agreements, Termination of current Security Monitoring Services with Replacement of New Security Monitoring Services with Superior Alarms [awarded vendor BuyBoard coop contract #433-13] with authority for County Judge, Court Member or Executive Officer to execute same for upgrades including, but not limited to, for the following locations: Clinic Edinburg Elsa McAllen Mission Pharr Weslaco Location th Central Office-1304 S. 25"\ St 3105 E. Richardson Road 708 Edinburg 300 E. Hackberry 211 N. SchuebackRd. 300 W Hall Acres 1901 N. Bridge Equip.Upgrade/Monitoring Services Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security for a total $5,047.90 for equipment upgrade which includes labor [distributed among 7 sites] and the monitoring services are for a term of three (3) years commencing 12-01-16. G. Budget & Management 1. AI-57160 Approval and acceptance of the negotiated agreement between Hidalgo County and TRISTAR Risk Management (ranked by HCCC on 09-13-16) including the Best And Final Offer (BAFO) for RFP No. 2016-193-08-10-YSS Quality Claims Administrator Services for Workers' Compensation. 2. AI-57269 a. Presentation of scoring grid below (for purposes of ranking by CC as qualified to continue process) of the options/responses received and evaluated in connection with RFP No. 2016-291-09-21-YSS "Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance" by sole respondent (Montalvo Insurance w/2 companies) in order to proceed with the negotiation portion of the procurement process. Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 Average Score CCRank Safety National Casualty Corporation 91 89 94 91.3 Colony Insurance Co. 84 85 87 85.3 D. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to negotiate a best and final offer rate from Montalvo Insurance for Safety National Casualty Company [the number one (1) ranked company] for: Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance. 3. AI-57154 Approval to rescind action taken on July 19, 2016 for AI-55433 in relation to bid award with AssetWorks, LLC for Structure Valuation and Insurance Appraisals H. Sheriffs Office 1. AI-57333 Pursuant to current agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-16-039-01-05] requesting approval to "Amend" Exhibit "B" to reflect the additional listing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals prescribed by physicians and titled Exhibit "B-l plus TRUVADA-TAB; OLANZAPINE-5MG-TAB; LEVETIRACETAM- 500&1000MG-TABS " with additions to be placed on subsequent HCCC-Consent Agendas. 2. AI-57279 Requesting approval of the additional one (1) year extension for agreements as (set forth below) for the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office (on an as needed basis), under the same rates, terms and conditions; a. Southern Tire Mart, E-15-386-10-27 (C-14-324-12-02), "Purchase of Tires-Including Installation and other Related Services", effective, 12/06/16; b. Pro-Tech Pest Control-C-13-146-08-06-Pest Control Services, effective, 01/01/17; c. Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Ctr (MHMR)-Screening Assessments and Psychiatric Evaluation of Inmates Incarcerated at the County Jail, effective, 01/01/17. 3. AI-57282 a. Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners Court the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals for: Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office - Psychological Evaluation for All H.C. Law Enforcement Agencies" RFP 2016-357-10-12-HGO. PARTICIPANT JGrade/Score Ranked Rollins York & Associates 60.5 MLD Mental Health Services of South TX 62.5 Gregorio Pina PhD 87 b. Authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to commence to negotiate commencing with the number one ranked participant/firm of in order to finalize a contract for the provision of "Psychological Evaluation Services for H.C. Law Enforcement Agencies". A. Approval of exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter/Section 262.024 (a)(4), a professional service; B. Pursuant to the demonstrated competence under the Professional Procurement Act, Gov't Code 2254.003, acceptance and approval of negotiated engagement/agreements/contracts for the provision of "Physician Services for Inmates" for the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office-Adult Detention Facility, aka, Jail with the following physicians; 5. AI-57261 1) John Lung, MD 2) Ivan G. Melendez, MD a) Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioners' Court the responses received in connection with the RFP for Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office - Telecommunication & Internet Services. SmartCom Time Warner 95 85 100 65 Too 55 95 75 9Z5 70 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 Evaluator 4 Average Score CCRank Scoring and evaluation completed by representatives from HCSO and IT Depts.; b) Authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to commence negotiations with the number one ranked participant to complete a services contract for the HCSO's "Telecommunication & Internet Services".
21. Open Forum 27. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -57319 Presentation and acceptance of Independent Audit Report for the year ending December 31, 2015. 7. AI -57301 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Surveying Services with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., as it relates to services for on call- on as needed basis to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on October 25, 2016 (AI#57010). (Contract# C-HCDD1-16-056A-11-15) B. Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Surveying Services with Civil Design Services, Inc., dba CDS Muery, as it relates to services for on call- on as needed basis to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on October 25, 2016 (AI#57010). (Contract# C-HCDD1-16-056B-11-15) 8. AI -57323 Request approval of Budget Amendment from the District's General Fund into heavy equipment in the amount of $ 402,346.27 for the purchase of a Doosan DX 490LC Excavator. This purchase is for a replacement of one of the District's Excavator which was a claim to Texas Municipal League and has been partially reimbursed. 9. AI -57332 Requesting Approval of a Drainage Easement Acquisition from Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Being A 2.54 Acre Tract of Land out of Lot 2, R.B. Curry Survey No. 3, Hidalgo County 10. AI -57328 A. Request approval to create one (1) Right of Way and Utility Coordinator position for the Maintenance and Operation Budget and set salary at $ 45,923. B. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule and Budget Amendment to fund New Position as noted in Item A in the amount of $9,500.00 to fund through the remainder of 2016. 11. AI -57321 Request approval for payment of Claim in the amount of $1,397.50 to Terracon Consultants, Inc. for concrete material testing for the Mile 17 1/2 and Ware Rd Project. 12. AI -57331 Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel - 14. 13. AI -57296 Authority to publish and approval of qualifications, requirements and scope of services for the engagement of legal counsel to pursue all remedies available to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 in connection with the agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Integ Corporation as outlined/contained in the final Lee Law Firm Report 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 C. AI -57298 Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -57299 Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-57376 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. Auditor's Office: A. AI-57379 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-57288 2016 - Environmental Compliance (1100) B. AI-57342 2016 - General Litigation (1100) C. AI-57351 2016 - Civil Service (1100) D. AI-57344 2016 - I.T. Department (1100) E. AI-57306 2016 - Nuisance Abatement Prg (1100) F. AI-57284 2016 - Pct. 1 TxDOT M6W (1315) G. AI-57312 2016 - Pct. 1 CRC (1100) H. AI-57297 2016 - Pct. 2 Adm (1200) I. AI-57281 2016 - Pct. 2 CW Mech. Shop (1200) J. AI-57283 2016 - Pct 2 San Juan CRC (1100) K. AI-57285 2016 - Health Clinics (1100) L. AI-57181 2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Elim (1293) M. AI-57050 2016 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100) N. AI-57267 2016-Pct.4 Road Maint. (1200) O. AI-57338 2016-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) P. AI-57244 2016 - District Attorney's Office, Autopsies (1100) Q. AI-57262 2016 - Fire Marshal (1100) R. AI-57252 2016 - 449th District Court (1100) S. AI-57257 2016 - County Judge (1100) T. AI-57187 2016 - Const Pct 4 (1100) U. AI-57198 2016 - 370th District Court (1100) V. AI-57200 2016 - Adult Probation (1100) W. AI-57218 2016 - Sheriff's Office Jail (1100) X. AI-57219 2016 - Probate Court (1100) Y. AI-57221 2016 - District Attorney (1223) Z. AI-57234 2016 - JP Pct 2/PL 1 (1100) AA. AI-57167 2016 - County Court #7 (1100) 4. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-57277 Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (208) to program (219) and program (207) in the amount of $ 14,400.00. B. AI-57273 Pct.1 CO’s 2016 (1350): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (216) to program (231) in the amount of $30,000.00. C. AI-57349 Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (001) to Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (118) in the amount of $12,474.00. D. AI-57343 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd Project to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj in the amount of $153,000.00 to fund project expenditures. E. AI-57243 Pct.4 (1200): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd Maintenance (program 007) to Pct 4 ICA McAllen-Russell (Canal-Ware)(program 142) in the total amount of $4,639.55 F. AI-57242 Pct.4 (1100): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Parks - Wireless Devices program (009) to Sanitation - Wireless Devices program (001) in the amount of $29.12. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-57287 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) 6. Executive Office: A. AI-57199 Approval of Right of Way Permits: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Rogers Road- from the centerline of Citation St. go east 500 feet on the north side of Rogers Road, will adjust the existing 2 inch water line for the next 175 feet. Rogers Road- from the northeast corner of Penelope Dr. and Rogers Road, will adjust the existing 2 inch waterline on the north side of Rogers Road. 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-57163 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT P7350.00.000.0015.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC 12,483.43 P8270.00.000.0001.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC $6,734.61 P8270.00.000.0001.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC $6,844.16 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $5,671.69 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 W R I $15,370.72 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $9,589.60 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $33,786.88 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $31,424.24 S2979.00.00A.0006.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $5,100.47 S2979.00.00A.0006.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $3,153.64 S2979.00.00A.0008.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $2,525.11 S2979.00.00A.0010.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $3,182.41 S2979.00.00A.0011.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $3,985.92 B. AI-57177 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S2979.00.00A.0001.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $29,314.19 S2979.00.00A.0001.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $18,592.12 S2979.00.00A.0001.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $14,653.31 S2979.00.00A.0001.00 H-E-B $11,147.01 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $20,320.93 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $12,677.98 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $9,873.18 C. AI-57162 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT 00027.90.300.0005.00 CASE TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. $6,647.04 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-57256 Fire Marshal (1100): Approval to pay required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the amount of $1,050.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal employees and auxiliary deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (Requisition # 00309406). 9. Headstart: A. AI-57170 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report. B. AI-57172 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Report for Program Year 2016-2017 C. AI-57171 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report D. AI-57168 Approval of Monthly Financial Report 10. Budget & Management: A. AI-57157 Self-Insured (2202) Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 16-31, 2016 in the amount of $50,434.66 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. AI-57158 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $906,547.06 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/22/16 to 11/04/16. 10/22-28/16 $303,170.80 10/29-31/16 $ 60,614.98 11/01-04/16 $542,761.28 TOTAL $906,547.06 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. C. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-57289 Pct. 1 TxDOT (1315) Approval of 2016 Interfund Transfer from CO2016 - Pct1 Mile 11N (FM1015-M1) to TXDOT Pct1 Mile 6W (US83-SH107) in the amount of $174,402.84. 11. Purchasing Dept: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. AI-57345 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162895 in the amount of $109,238.20 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from October 25 to October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract# C-16-330-10-04 - PO #751917 amid Work Authorization No. 1. B. AI-57335 Commissioner Pct 2: Clarification and approval for AI-55472 (CC-07/19/2016) regarding the purchase of an iPhone 6s 32GB wireless device and not a Galaxy S5 16GB with service through the County's membership/participation with Contract DIR-TSO-3415 for Verizon Wireless for Pct 2. C. AI-57334 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162893 in the amount of $34,338.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from August 1 to October 31, 2016 in connection to the Nittler Road Improvements project amid Work Authorization No. 1. PO #747070 D. AI-57339 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162894 in the amount of $18,419.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from August 1 to October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract# C-16-165-07-06 - PO #747071 amid Work Authorization No. 2. E. AI-57337 Acceptance and approval for payment of Invoice Aug. 16-3 in the amount of $13,398.77 as submitted by LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC. for professional engineering services provided for the Heidelberg Subdivision in connection to WA #1. F. AI-57292 Approval of Payment Application No. 1 submitted by 2GS, LLC, in the amount of $170,790.92 for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, "Paving and Drainage Improvements for Colonia Noreste" (Contract No. C-16-260-07-19), as reviewed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group Consulting Engineers. G. AI-57295 Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162887 in the amount of $254,265.00 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from October 1 through October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09 - PO #741616 amid Work Authorization No.3. H. AI-57176 PCT 4: 1. Approval of a "clarification" to caption under Consent Agenda - #11(c)-AI-47564 (approved by CC 12/02/14) - where Change Order #3 reflects an increase amount of $ 32,990.00 and NOT $ 32,900.00, contract # C-13-072A-11-19 with Couric Enterprises, LLC dba Foremost Construction - San Carlos CRC in Pct 4. 2. Approval of "correction/clarification" to "miscalculation / totals" to Change Order #s 5, 6 & 7 as submitted by Couric Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Foremost Construction and previously approved by (CC on 03/07/16, 08/03/16 & 11/01/16) in connection to agreement # C-13-072A-11-19 - San Carlos CRC in Pct 4. I. AI-57308 1. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Construction Completion for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by RDH Site and Concrete, LLC.; 2. Acceptance and approval of Payment for Application No. (Retainage) in the amount of $19,228.06 for RDH Site and Concrete, LLC. contractor vendor for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by DOS Logistics, Inc. project engineer (C-CAP-15-086-03-31). J. AI-57290 PCT 4 Project Invoices- 1.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No.16-10-000005 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $338.37. Project - Hoehn Subdv. Water & Sewer Improvements - P.O. 728310. 2.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325979 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $21,200.00. Project - Sharp Road Re-Alignment - P.O. 724398. 3.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325983 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $13,405.00. Project - FM 1925-WA No.1- P.O. 739761. 4.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325965 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $20,892.00. Project - Mile 5 from Taylor to Ware rd. - P.O. 740893. 5.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325962 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $7,400.90. Project - FM 1925 & N. Alamo Rd Extension - P.O. 684964. 6.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325973 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $38,200.00. Project - FM 2220 (Ware Road) - P.O. 736559. 7.) Requesting approval of payment No.3 submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. in the amount of $14,673.82. Project - Mile 17 1/2 - P.O. 744580. 8.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217612 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $6,927.73. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building (WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734. 9.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217823 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $13,043.65. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building (WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734. 10.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217951 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $20,243.62. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building ( WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734. K. AI-57232 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325996 in the amount of $25,475.97 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#7], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. L. AI-57233 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325981 in the amount of $18,112.75 as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29(WA#1), for Pct 2 Eldora Road project. M. AI-57235 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325980 in the amount of $15,929.30 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-300-09-01(WA#1), for Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project. N. AI-57237 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325963 in the amount of $3,626.95 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-171-04-12 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Dicker Road project. O. AI-57229 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325984 in the amount of $13,496.86 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17(WA#4), for Pct 2 Nolana Loop project. P. AI-57238 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325985 in the amount $7,596.09 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25(WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project. Q. AI-57239 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325993 in the amount $30,594.30 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#4], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. R. AI-57241 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325994 in the amount $2,104.01 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#5), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. S. AI-57228 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325995 in the amount of $33,807.49 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#6], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. T. AI-57185 New Courthouse Project: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice in connection with drainage improvements @ SH107 & Bus 281(PO#750481): Vendor Invoice Date Invoice# Amount L&G Engineering, Inc. 10/31/16 11325986 $144,149.70 U. AI-57146 Acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No. 5 (Final) in the sum of $13,846.43 for 2GS,LLC., contracted vendor for Heidelberg Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer LeFevre Eng. & Mgmnt. Consulting, LLC.-C-CAP-15-257-10-06. V. AI-57224 Approval of Payment Application No. 18 in the amount of $3,552.79 sumbitted by IOC Company LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct 3's "Mile 2 North Roadway Project" as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineer, C-14-153-02-17. W. AI-57223 Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) submitted by contracted /project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for: 1. Invoice No. 11325974 - Liberty Rd. Project WA#4 2. Invoice No. 11325982 - Liberty Rd. Project WA#3 3. Invoice No. 11325970 - FM 676 (Mile 5) Project 4. Invoice No. 11325969 - Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1 5. Invoice No. 11325972 - Mile 3 Project 6. Invoice No. 11325977 - Mile 2 N. Roadway Reconstruction 7. Invoice No. 11325960 - Mile 2 Rd. WA #1 X. AI-57180 Add and Delete Fuel Cards and/or Fuel Card Users: 1. Adult Probation - delete fuel card user 2. Executive Office/Nuisance Abatement Program - Add Fuel Card
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-57353 Discussion regarding 2017 voluntary products deductions C. AI-57249 Presentation by Burton McCumber & Cortez, LLP of the County's 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit D. AI-57205 Requesting permission by Crossfit Grande Valley along with other local gyms to use the county square for the following event: Raise Toys for Children Community Event - November 19, 2016 (9am to 12pm) E. AI-57326 Requesting approval of Affiliation Agreement for Internship-Preceptorship Program between Hidalgo County and South Texas Independent School District Business Education & Technology Academy (BETA)
5. County Judge's Office: A. AI-57330 Proclamation declaring November 2016 as National Home Care and Hospice Month to recognize the services provided and the nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who help care for those in need. B. AI-57197 Presentation by Mr. Tim Ousley and possible action regarding Palm Valley Animal Center. C. AI-57258 1. Discussion and approval of the Resolution establishing the Hidalgo County PACE Program as permitted by the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, Texas LGC Chapter 399. 2. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council to assist in implementation of PACE Program by providing administrative support. D. AI-57250 1. Approval of order and Interlocal Agreement by and among City of Pharr, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Pharr, Texas, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two. 2. Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Pharr, Texas, Board of Directors
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-57309 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). B. AI-57236 DA - US Department of Justice Funds (1256): Appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to fund the purchase of equipment for law enforcement personnel. C. AI-57246 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924301 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). D. AI-57183 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537806 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Constables: A. AI-57316 Constable Pet. #1 - TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of the following personnel action, effective 12/01/16: Action Create Dept/ Program 291-013 Slot# 0001 Proposed Position Title Deputy Constable Step I Proposed Budgeted Salary $44,577.00 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. B. AI-57156 Constable Pet. 3: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Eric Flores and Jhoan Moreno as Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pet. 3, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. AI-57313 Constable Pet. 3: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Kimberly Jean Echavarria as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pet. 3, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Sheriffs Office: A. AI-57173 Sheriffs Office-FBI (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the total amount of $17,753.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FY2017 FBI overtime agreement. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $17,753.00. B. AI-57178 Sheriffs Department-ICE Overtime (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)FY 2017 in the amount of $15,000.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for ICE overtime funding. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00. C. AI-57174 1. Authorization and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas and the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office to provide female inmates with Pregnant Post-Partum Intervention (PPI) Program services. 2. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign document. 3. Authorization and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas and the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office to provide male inmates with Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education (PADRE) Program services. 4. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign document.
A. AI-57113 Sheriffs Office (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period: Action Add Clothing Allowance Add Clothing Allowance Agenda Program 280-001 0084 280-001 0086 Deputy Sheriff Step I Deputy Sheriff Step I Budgeted Allowance $500.00 $500.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-57291 Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance to the following employee, effective next full pay period, 11/28/2016: Position Title Employee# 210170 Dept/ Program 080-002 Slot# 0010 Assistant District Attorney III Proposed Allowance Amount $11,720.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. AI-57315 Juvenile Detention (1100)/Juv Dir Supervision (1100)/IV-E Foster Care DS (1296): 1. Approval to rescind action on Item 9.A. AI-57070 1., 2. & 4. 2. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 3. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/19/16: Action Dept./ Program Remove 330-001 Longevity (Juv Detention Pre Adj.) Create 330-031 Allowance (IV-E Foster Care Slot DS) (Add 330-001 longevity) (Juv Dir Supervision) Slot No. 7925 7104 7124 Position Title JSO/Detention Officer Probation Officer Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance $36,366.00 $36,366.00 $480.00 $0.00 $43,147.00 $43,147,001 $0.00 $480.00 4. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners Court action. D. AI-57075 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change a position title as follows, effective next full pay period. Action Slot# Dept. / Program Title Change 0017 220-001 Position Title Air Condition Technician Helper Budgeted Salary $26,794.00 Proposed Position Title Custodian II E. AI-57341 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. PCT 4 ROAD MAINTENANCE (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 11/28/2016: Action Delete Delete Create Dept/ Program 124-007 124-007 124-007 Slot# 0034 0078 0084 Position Title Equipment Operator I Administrative Assistant IV GIS Operator III Current Budgeted Salary $26,341.00 $36,312.00 $0.00 Proposed Budgeted Salary $0.00 $0.00 $52,937.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
AI-57236 DA - US Department of Justice Funds (1256): Appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to fund the purchase of equipment for law enforcement personnel.
A. AI-57113 Sheriffs Office (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period: Action Add Clothing Allowance Add Clothing Allowance Agenda Program 280-001 0084 280-001 0086 Deputy Sheriff Step I Deputy Sheriff Step I Budgeted Allowance $500.00 $500.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. B. AI-57291 Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100): 1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance to the following employee, effective next full pay period, 11/28/2016: Position Title Employee# 210170 Dept/ Program 080-002 Slot# 0010 Assistant District Attorney III Proposed Allowance Amount $11,720.00 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. AI-57315 Juvenile Detention (1100)/Juv Dir Supervision (1100)/IV-E Foster Care DS (1296): 1. Approval to rescind action on Item 9.A. AI-57070 1., 2. & 4. 2. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments. 3. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/19/16: Action Dept./ Program Remove 330-001 Longevity (Juv Detention Pre Adj.) Create 330-031 Allowance (IV-E Foster Care Slot DS) (Add 330-001 longevity) (Juv Dir Supervision) Slot No. 7925 7104 7124 Position Title JSO/Detention Officer Probation Officer Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance $36,366.00 $36,366.00 $480.00 $0.00 $43,147.00 $43,147,001 $0.00 $480.00 4. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners Court action. D. AI-57075 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change a position title as follows, effective next full pay period. Action Slot# Dept. / Program Title Change 0017 220-001 Position Title Air Condition Technician Helper Budgeted Salary $26,794.00 Proposed Position Title Custodian II E. AI-57341 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. PCT 4 ROAD MAINTENANCE (1200): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 11/28/2016: Action Delete Delete Create Dept/ Program 124-007 124-007 124-007 Slot# 0034 0078 0084 Position Title Equipment Operator I Administrative Assistant IV GIS Operator III Current Budgeted Salary $26,341.00 $36,312.00 $0.00 Proposed Budgeted Salary $0.00 $0.00 $52,937.00 2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
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
IT Department: A. AI-57212 COMMISSIONER PCT. 2 Authorization and approval to purchase equipment with data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Qry: Description: Apple iPad User: Office Use Service Plan: 4G Mobile Broadband Unl @ $37.99 ea/per month One Time Equipment Cost: Apple iPad Mini 2-32GB @ $349.99 + Otter Box w/ Hand Strip @ $45.49 + Screen Protector @ $22.74 = $418.22 X 5 = $2,091.10 B. AI-57165 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Authorization and approval to change the names assigned to the equipment through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT DIR-TSO-3514 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: [Description: ^Currently Assigned to: ||Transfer To: ||Employee I.D. |MDN: |Name ~|Office Use ^Felicia Arredondo|215651 ||956-609-5772
Urban County: A. AI-57270 Requesting approval to reject a sole bid received for the City of Edcouch - Park Improvements Project to: Bell Park (RFB No. 5015/16-20-0306-5000-2000-UCP-ML). B. AI-57302 1. Requesting approval of an "order" granting an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Gov't. Code, Chapter 262, Section .024 (a)(7) "an item that can be obtained from only one source." 2. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" with authority to enter into a "Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement" with AEP Texas Central Company in the amount of $17,806.92 for (Zone 5-Final) the installation of primary poles and street lights within the City of Sullivan City. C. AI-57231 Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise in the amount of $226,127.00. UCP Year 28 (2015) City of San Juan Street Improvement funds will be utilized. D. AI-57245 Requesting approval to reject a sole bid received for the Palmview - 2014/2015 Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Shower's Road Project (RFB No. 5014-55-0306-5000-5500-UCP-GVG). E. AI-57260 Discussion and approval to declare assets listed on Exhibit "A" as surplus for disposition
Elections Administration: A. AI-57190 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Election updates 2. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Pharr San Juan Alamo Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016. 3. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the City of Penitas to be held on November 8, 2016.
Head Start Program: A. AI-57166 Discussion, Approval and Appointment of One Community Rep by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(l)-(b)(7) Beginning in October. Pending Appointments: Commissioner A.C. Cuellar, Jr., Pet. 1 and Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Precinct 4. B. AI-57266 Discussion/Approval of the Program Calendar for Program Year 2016-2017 with the following partnering school district: • McAllen Independent School District C. AI-57268 Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and McAllen Independent School District. D. AI-57274 Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Approved Auctioneer Vendor for Proper Disposition
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-57210 Pet 2 Rd Maint (1200): 1. Approval of certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor for revenue received from the City of San Juan for Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on 10/14/14. 2. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Pet 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $100,000.00.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-57137 Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the FM 681 Project with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-57314 Request approval to process the following invoice as a claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. Invoice No. 18321 Amount $6,073.06 PO# 748414
Budget & Management: A. AI-57329 Requesting approval to submit FY 2017 Hidalgo County Formula Grant Program Application and requesting Approval and signature for 2017 Hidalgo County Resolution Indigent Defense Grant Program B. AI-57286 TXDOT-Pct 1 M6W (1315): Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pet 1 Mile 6 West Road Project CSJ 0921-02-168 until the completion of this project. C. AI-57271 Approval of medical coverage for the temporary employees listed below as per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS Code Section 4980H - Shared responsibility for employers regarding health insurance. 1. E#211060 effective 9/1/16 2. E#212300 effective 12/1/16 D. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-57225 Const Pet 4 - CCP59 Vehicles (1231): Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $9,873.15, in order to fully equip the newly purchased vehicles. 2. AI-57155 CO2014-Pct4-83rd Street (1345): Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into CO2014-Pct 4-83rd St (SH107-Monte Cristo) in the amount of $127,893.50 to fund anticipated project expenditures.
Purchasing Department: Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-57204 A. Presentation of sole response [SOQ] received from Southmost Realty, Appraisals & Court Expert for: Expansion of Current Appraisal Services Providers: RFQ#2016-005A-09-07SMA for addition to the existing approved "Pool" of providers [with term of eligibility to coincide with expiration of current pool in March of 2017]; and, if more participation is desired for expansion of the "pool", B. Authority to advertise an additional time to encourage participation for: Expansion of Current Pool of Appraisal Services Providers with term to coincide with expiration of current approved pool of March 2017 including approval of the RFQ procurement packet [as newly accepted and adopted by HCCC to include Title VI and other changes]. 2. AI-57184 A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (attached herein), office furniture, equipment and vehicles as "Surplus" for the purpose of sale through auction scheduled for 12-07-2016 [in the event assets not sold on 12-07-2016 we will retry to sell on 12-10-2016 auction] in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received on either auction date, B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 12-07-2016 and 12-10-2016 resulted in no bids were received; C. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for 12-07-2016 and if need be 12-10-2016, including but not limited to Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property or additional and/or necessary auctions. B. Pet. 1 1. AI-57350 Requesting authority to advertise [including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required] with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed by project engineers (as listed) for the following Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 FEMA Road Projects with newly approved procurement packet and plans as attached: A) RFB No. 2016-398-12-07-TDL; Mile 11 North, Mile 13 14 North, Yvette Circle -LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting , LLC; B) RFB No. 2016-399-12-07-FAZ; Indian Hills - TEDSI Infrastructure Group; C) RFB No. 2016-400-12-07-HGO; Mile 1.5 West, Jesus Flores, Englemen, Las Cumbres, Mile 20 N- International Consulting Engineers (ICE). 2. AI-57304 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 LeFevre LeFevre INVOICE NO. June 16-5 April 16-7 AMOUNT $108,058.50 $ 25,200.00 PO NUMBER 743912 743912 3. AI-57182 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Policy, requesting approval of the following Requisitions and PO increases for HC Commissioner Pet #1: • Purchase Order Increases #736779, 748848,744813,749123,746041,751839,743404,727360,745807, 749428,741616,747309 • Requisitions: #308633,309103,309112,309114,309118,309291,309278,309314,309416,309503, Pet. 2 1. AI-57346 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $112,637.52) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, to provide engineering services to assist with Feasibility Studies, Construction Management, & Construction Inspection for the Pet 2 Palmer Pavilion Project through Contract#C-16-326-08-23. 2. AI-57347 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $12,474.00) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, to provide engineering services to assist with the feasibility study and construction phase services for the Pet 2 Community Resource Center (CRC) Youth Facility Project through Contract#C-16-326-08-23. 3. AI-57264 Recommendation by project engineer L & G Engineering for HCCC to award to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest & best bid [while meeting all specifications & requirements] Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, of Edinburg, TX in the amount of$713.333.15 for RFB No. 2016-281-10-26-HGO "Yuma Avenue Extension Project". 4. AI-57175 Authority to purchase one (1) 2017 Freightliner 114SD [thru HC membership participation with Buyboard 425-13 and HGAC HT06-16] from awarded vendor Houston Freightliner, Inc.in the amount of $271,842.00 thru submitted requisition #308580 and subject to SAMS compliance. D. Pet. 4 1. AI-57114 Approval to exercise County's sole option to "terminate" the "on call" Professional Services Agreement #C-15-3 84-12-08 & Work Authorization #1 for (Brushline Rd. Project) with Dos Logistics, Inc., pursuant Precinct# 4's request. 2. AI-57152 Authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension with KALIFAS WESTERN WEAR for the purchase of "STRAW HATS" for HIDALGO COUNTY (all funding sources) "on an as needed basis" (under the same rates, terms and conditions), expiring, 1/04/17 or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first) so as to have no lapse in service. 3. AI-57227 Pursuant to action taken on 10/25/16 under AI-57026, requesting to amend contract #C-16-321-10-04 with Rigney Construction & Development, LLC from 60 calendar days to 45 consecutive calendar days. E. HIDTA 1. AI-57153 Authority to purchase five (5) 2017 vehicles for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force Dept. [thru our membership/participation with Buy Board contract #430-13 & H-GAC #VE11-15] from awarded vendors Cowboy Chrysler/Dodge & Caldwell Chevrolet respectively through submitted Requisition #s 307853 & 307855. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-57276 Requesting approval of Equipment Purchase Upgrade Agreements, Termination of current Security Monitoring Services with Replacement of New Security Monitoring Services with Superior Alarms [awarded vendor BuyBoard coop contract #433-13] with authority for County Judge, Court Member or Executive Officer to execute same for upgrades including, but not limited to, for the following locations: Clinic Edinburg Elsa McAllen Mission Pharr Weslaco Location th Central Office-1304 S. 25"\ St 3105 E. Richardson Road 708 Edinburg 300 E. Hackberry 211 N. SchuebackRd. 300 W Hall Acres 1901 N. Bridge Equip.Upgrade/Monitoring Services Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security Equipment Upgrade/Security for a total $5,047.90 for equipment upgrade which includes labor [distributed among 7 sites] and the monitoring services are for a term of three (3) years commencing 12-01-16. G. Budget & Management 1. AI-57160 Approval and acceptance of the negotiated agreement between Hidalgo County and TRISTAR Risk Management (ranked by HCCC on 09-13-16) including the Best And Final Offer (BAFO) for RFP No. 2016-193-08-10-YSS Quality Claims Administrator Services for Workers' Compensation. 2. AI-57269 a. Presentation of scoring grid below (for purposes of ranking by CC as qualified to continue process) of the options/responses received and evaluated in connection with RFP No. 2016-291-09-21-YSS "Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance" by sole respondent (Montalvo Insurance w/2 companies) in order to proceed with the negotiation portion of the procurement process. Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 Average Score CCRank Safety National Casualty Corporation 91 89 94 91.3 Colony Insurance Co. 84 85 87 85.3 D. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to negotiate a best and final offer rate from Montalvo Insurance for Safety National Casualty Company [the number one (1) ranked company] for: Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance. 3. AI-57154 Approval to rescind action taken on July 19, 2016 for AI-55433 in relation to bid award with AssetWorks, LLC for Structure Valuation and Insurance Appraisals H. Sheriffs Office 1. AI-57333 Pursuant to current agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-16-039-01-05] requesting approval to "Amend" Exhibit "B" to reflect the additional listing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals prescribed by physicians and titled Exhibit "B-l plus TRUVADA-TAB; OLANZAPINE-5MG-TAB; LEVETIRACETAM- 500&1000MG-TABS " with additions to be placed on subsequent HCCC-Consent Agendas. 2. AI-57279 Requesting approval of the additional one (1) year extension for agreements as (set forth below) for the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office (on an as needed basis), under the same rates, terms and conditions; a. Southern Tire Mart, E-15-386-10-27 (C-14-324-12-02), "Purchase of Tires-Including Installation and other Related Services", effective, 12/06/16; b. Pro-Tech Pest Control-C-13-146-08-06-Pest Control Services, effective, 01/01/17; c. Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Ctr (MHMR)-Screening Assessments and Psychiatric Evaluation of Inmates Incarcerated at the County Jail, effective, 01/01/17. 3. AI-57282 a. Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners Court the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals for: Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office - Psychological Evaluation for All H.C. Law Enforcement Agencies" RFP 2016-357-10-12-HGO. PARTICIPANT JGrade/Score Ranked Rollins York & Associates 60.5 MLD Mental Health Services of South TX 62.5 Gregorio Pina PhD 87 b. Authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to commence to negotiate commencing with the number one ranked participant/firm of in order to finalize a contract for the provision of "Psychological Evaluation Services for H.C. Law Enforcement Agencies". A. Approval of exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter/Section 262.024 (a)(4), a professional service; B. Pursuant to the demonstrated competence under the Professional Procurement Act, Gov't Code 2254.003, acceptance and approval of negotiated engagement/agreements/contracts for the provision of "Physician Services for Inmates" for the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office-Adult Detention Facility, aka, Jail with the following physicians; 5. AI-57261 1) John Lung, MD 2) Ivan G. Melendez, MD a) Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioners' Court the responses received in connection with the RFP for Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office - Telecommunication & Internet Services. SmartCom Time Warner 95 85 100 65 Too 55 95 75 9Z5 70 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 Evaluator 4 Average Score CCRank Scoring and evaluation completed by representatives from HCSO and IT Depts.; b) Authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to commence negotiations with the number one ranked participant to complete a services contract for the HCSO's "Telecommunication & Internet Services".
21. Open Forum 27. Adjourn