1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 58154 Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, maintenance and operations: A.) Pct. 1 - Indian Hills Subdivision B.) Inter Local Agreements with Irrigation Districts 6. 58125 Discussion, consideration and approval of Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Resolution 7. 58056 A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0368-F; Parcel No. 10-Pct.2 Linear Park Project. B. Approval to issue payment for three (3) Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No. CCD-0368-F as noted on Item no. 1 8. 58088 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "Construction Material Testing" for Penitas Pump House Project. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: B2Z Engineering 92 L&G Engineering 99 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 94 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of ___________________________, for the provisions of Construction Materials Services for Penitas Pump House Project. 9. 58142 2013 Bonds Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.4 Request approval to issue payment on the following items: A.-Application for payment No. 8 in the amount of $72,108.90 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Hidalgo County Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. B.-Application for payment No. 9 in the amount of $8,820.00 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Hidalgo County Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. C.-Application for payment No. 10 in the amount of $31,067.10 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Hidalgo County Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. 10. 58186 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - "Lease of Land for the Purpose of Farming”- RFB No.HCDD1-17-006-02-15, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 11. 58178 CLAIM Request approval to issue payment as claim for Invoice No. 9607 in the amount of $11,405.00 for engineering services performed by Quintanilla Headley & Associates pertaining to South Main Drain & SH 107-Sunflower Road Drain Project. 12. 58176 Action for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to exercise the issuance of written Notice of Termination to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as provided in the Agreement, more specifically under the General Conditions 15.03 A and thus agree that only services/materials provided and expenses incurred prior the date of termination will be due and payable. 13. 58158 Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and City of Edinburg, Texas as it relates to Jackson Drain Ditch Improvements. 14. 58152 Approval of Change Order No. 3 in connection with "Pct.4 Hoehn Road and Drainage Improvement" project (C# HCDD1-15-009-07-22A) reflecting a credit in the amount of ($82,331.00) from contracted vendor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, and as recommended by project engineer, DOS Logistics, Inc., subject to compliance with HB1295 if and when applicable; with authority to execute document. 15. 58145 Requesting approval of Right of Entry request from TxDot: Goodwin Lot 43 & West Sharyland Lot 41-1. 16. 58150 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7)-"items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret process or monopolies" in connection with ESRI Products, Software Maintenance, Technical Support, and Software Updates/Upgrades with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). B.) Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for ESRI Products, Software Maintenance, Technical Support, and Software Updates/Upgrades with authority to purchase one ArcGIS Desktop Advanced Single Use License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) in the total amount of $9,900.00 with authority to execute document. 17. 58147 Requesting approval of First Amendment to Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County Urban County Program as it relates to Alberta Drain Project. 18. 58146 Requesting approval to pay amount for taking of real property for Cause No. CCD-0368-F, Parcel 10, Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project. 19. 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 20. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 21. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 58202 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. 58205 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 58162 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of August 2016 and September 2016 3. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 58159 2016 - District Attorney (1100) B. 58128 2016 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) 4. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 58160 District Attorney (1100) Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental Transfer from Autopies- Technical Services to Crim DA-Advertising & General Supplies in the total amount of $4,500.00 5. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 58193 2017 - General Litigation (1100) B. 58127 2017 - D.A. CJD-DVSP (1281) C. 58109 2017 - CW Mech Shop (1200) D. 58135 2017 Purchasing (1100) E. 58139 2017 - Justice Crt Tech (1242) F. 58129 2017 - Pct. 1 Administration (1200) G. 58155 2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) H. 58157 2017 - Pct. 1 Administration (1200) I. 58165 2017 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) J. 58166 2017 - Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200) K. 58087 2017 - Pct. 2 Admin (1200) L. 58107 2017 - Pct. 2 Rd. Maint (1200) M. 58180 2017 - 389th DC (1100) N. 58188 2017 - 389th Dist. Court (1100) O. 58058 2017 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100) P. 58060 2017 - Pct. 4 Admin (1200) Q. 58028 2017 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) R. 58046 2017 - IT Countywide (1100) S. 58036 2017 - I.T. Department (1100) T. 58053 2017 - Co Treasurer (1100) U. 58074 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Infectious Disease (1293) V. 58090 2017 - J.P. Pct. 3, Pl. 1 (1100) W. 58091 2017 - J.P. 4, Pl.2 (1100) X. 58017 2017 - CC #7 (1100) Y. 58078 2017 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) Z. 58100 2016 - 370th DC (1100) AA. 58016 2017 - DBM (1100) BB. 58015 2017 - Sheriff Dept. Jail (1100) CC. 58055 2017 - Elections Dept (1100) DD. 58099 2017 - Nuisance Abatement Program (1100) EE. 58072 2017 - Facilities Management (1100) 6. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 58138 CCL #4 (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm. - Contingency to CCL #4 in the amount of $1,773.10 B. 58140 Pct.4 (1200): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd.Maint. (program 007) to Pct.4 Adm (program 005) in the amount of $4,622.29. C. 58144 CO2016 Pct 1 Colonia Del Noreste (1350): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Mile 14 1/2 North to Pct 1 Colonia Del Noreste in the amount of $23,860.00 to fund Change Order #1 with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise. D. 58169 TXDOT Pct 1 FM493 (Champion-US281) (1315): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 1 M6W, program 039, to TXDOT Pct 1 - FM493, program 053, in the amount of $7,199.68 to fund County's share of Right of Way Direct State Costs. E. 58126 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd (1200): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd in the amount of $353,000.00 to fund award of construction contract. F. 58095 Sheriff's Office (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Jail (002) to Sheriff's Office (001) in the total amount of $39,694.00 to fund telecommunication and internet services. G. 58097 Pct.4 (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 CRC Sunflower (program 186) in the amount of $1,259.00. 7. Planning Department: A. 58098 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) 8. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 57952 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - December 2016 B. 57957 District Clerk - Fee Report for the month of December 2016 - $415,256.45 9. Tax Refunds: A. 58019 Account Number Payer Amount B1580.03.001.0001.00 Propel Financial Services $5,861.20 H0850.00.001.0015.05 Valley Land Title Co. $16,116.28 W0100.00.037.0003.31 Inter National Bank $6,843.52 10. Membership Dues: A. 58114 2017 - Co. Clerk: Requesting approval to pay the 2017 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance Annual Dues (req. #312946) in the total amount of $150.00 for Mr. Arturo Guajardo, Jr. and Mrs. Annette Muñiz with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. County Clerk, Arturo Guajardo, Jr. - $100.00 Chief Deputy, Annette Muñiz - $50.00 B. 58118 370th District Court: Approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Court Reporters Association in the amount of $225.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed C. 58086 Pct. 2 (1200): Approval of 2017 IRWA membership dues (Req. 312360) for Jaime Salinas and Jaime Cruz (ROW Agents) in the amount of $225.00 each (Jan. - Dec. 2017) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. D. 58075 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) (Requistion #312712) for the following employees: Carlos Y. Benavides, Daniel Saul Lopez, Richard Nicholas Moore, Mauricio Alejandro Martinez, Eduardo Rendon Jr., Jonathan Lee Almanza, Desirae Guajardo and Jacob Lee Salinas in the total amount of $480.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor for District Attorney's Office employees. G. 58050 Planning Department: Request to renew three (3) 2017 TFMA/CFM membership dues for CFM members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Eliza Yzaguirre. The membership dues are $90.00 each totaling $270.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. H. 57890 Purchasing Department (1100): Approval to pay the following memberships for 2017 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Pending Invoices and amounts may increase 1. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $ 100.00 Req # 310839 2. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) $ 5,000.00 (may increase) Req # 310837 3. Periscope Holdings, Inc $ 120.00 Req # 310838 4. Texas Public Purchasing Association $ 75.00 Req # 310836 5. The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) $ 1,015.00 Req. #310859 (may increase) I. 58023 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues: 1. Tax Assessor Collector Association in the amount of $365.00 for Santos Castilleja III ($40.00), Julio Espinosa($40.00), Gabriel Ochoa($40.00), Jose Edgar Jaramillo($40.00), Eva Mireles($40.00), Melinda Mendoza($40.00), Rodolfo Flores ($40.00) and Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr.($85.00) - (Req: 312123). 2. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators in the amount of $80.00 for Martin Cepeda ($40.00) and Cesar Solis ($40.00) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue checks after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. J. 58077 Tax Office: 1. Approval to pay 2017 membership dues payable to the Texas School Assessors Association in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. (Requisition# 311865). 2. Approval to pay 2017 membership dues payable to the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles (Requisition# 312703). 11. Urban County: A. 58181 Request for approval of (2) two applicants in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 12. Budget & Management: A. 58149 Precinct No. 3 (1303): 1. Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from SOA1341 Pct 3 program (105) to Pct 3 program (108) in th amount of $399,600.00. 2. Approval to issue check payable to City of Mission (Fiduciary Agent as per ICA) in the amount of $799,200.00 for Hidalgo County's contribution towards the Taylor Road improvements project as per Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of McAllen, City of Mission and Hidalgo County with the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. 58156 TXDOT Pct 2 Mile 2 N(La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $66,422.34 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0921-02-323) D. 58110 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 January 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $38,058.67 and requesting approval of wire transfer. E. 58117 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $570,379.22 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/01/17 to 01/13/17. 01/01-06/17 $380,348.89 01/07-13/17 $190,030.43 TOTAL $570,379.32 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. F. 57903 Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of Dec. 1, 2016 to Dec. 29, 2016. G. Interfund transfers: 1. 58137 Pct. 4 (1100): Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maintenance, program 007, (1200) to Pct 4 CRC Sunflower/SH107 (1100), program 123, in the amount of $74,339.05. 2. 58168 TXDOT Pct 3 Mile 2 N (La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from various SOA Pct 3 Projects (1303) and CO2010AB Pct 3 Stewart Rd Outfall (1342) to TXDOT Pct 3 - M2N (1315) in the total amount of $66,422.34 to fund County's share of Right of Way Direct State Costs. B. 58143 Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required) and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Wide Service Shop. D. 58113 Acceptance and approval for Application for Payment No.(5) Revised Final in the amount of $6,100.00 for RDH Site & Concrete LLC. contracted vendor for PROJECT: Road and Drainage Construction for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by DOS Logistics Inc. project engineer (C-CAP-15-086-03-31). E. 58024 Precinct No.1: Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's Option to extend the first (1st) of two (2) one (1) year lease renewal options under the same rates, terms and conditions for Lease of Parcel for Citizen Collection Site-Mercedes, Tx"" with Ray Jones. F. 58089 Approve a clarification/correction for Consent AI#-54482 [CC approval 05-17-16] for Superior Alarms to reflect the Correct Contract# under TASB-BuyBoard of 433-13 and NOT as posted on agenda as 493-15 for the purchase of Commercial Equipment. G. 58062 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. 12/31/16 11326103 $82,535.00 H. 58052 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11326070 dated 12/31/16 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of December 2016 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Technical Meeting. (PO#733569) I. 58057 Acceptance of/ and Payment No. 3 in the amount of $5225.50 submitted by Aranda and Associates, Inc. for the provision of professional engineering services in connection to Contract #C-16-164-04-26 (Roadway Reconstruction Mile 14 1/2 N) - PO #743894- Work Authorization No. 2. J. 58061 Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $22,265.29 as submitted by Asago LLC, dba Asago Construction, for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 East Road in connection to Contract #C-16-362-11-01- PO#753716 K. 58063 Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of 26,828.51 as submitted by Asago LLC, dba Asago Construction, for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 1/2 East Road in connection to Contract #C-16-363-11-01 - PO #753760 M. 58070 Approval of payment of Invoice #20162927 - $48,477.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from November 22, 2016 to December 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09 - PO #741616 amid Work Authorization No. 3 for Mile 6 (Mile 9 North to mile 11 North) Project. N. 58104 Approve request for Payment-Application #3 in the amount of $355,165.58 as submitted by IOC Company, LLC awarded under Contract #C-16-289-09-06 (PO #750987) for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements for Project: Nittler Road. O. 58082 Approval of payment of Invoice #20162928 in the amount of $245,388.67 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from November 16, 2016 to December 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09 amid Work Authorization No. 4 for Mile 6 West (Mile 9 North to Mile 11 North) Project. P. 58027 Requesting clarification/correction of approved Regular AI #-57811 [CC 01/10/2017] for a 60 day "grace period extension" as permitted under Contract E-16-011-12-15 AND CAPTIONED FROM January 11 thru March 12, 2017 TO CORRECTLY REFLECT TIME FRAME OF to February 1st 2017 thru April 1st 2017 for "Specialty Printing and Related Supplies" Q. 58029 Acceptance and approval of Invoice# M212650 in the amount of $622.50 for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES,INC., in connection to PROJECT:"Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control" for the County Autopsy Facility. R. 58030 Acceptance and approval of Invoice# M211915 in the amount of $2,349.58, and Invoice # M210765 in the amount of $7,383.10, for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., for PROJECT: Service Facility Remodel\HC Planning Offices (former DPS bldg.).
58033 Constable Pct. 1 (1100): Requesting approval of the 2017 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (JPCA) annual membership dues (Req. #312387) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $630.00 after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
58040 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2017 Dues & Membership Totaling $50 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training (Safe Kids Worldwide) 2017 Membership (Req. #312480) for Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources in the amount of $50
58156 TXDOT Pct 2 Mile 2 N(La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $66,422.34 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0921-02-323)
58163 TXDOT Pct 3 FM493 (Champion-US281) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $7,199.68 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0863-01-057)
58134 Seeking ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 1 reflecting an increase of $23,860.00 additional work/pipes with contractor 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise for Drainage and Paving Improvements for Colonia Noreste Subdivision, as submitted though project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. (C-16-260-07-19) subject to compliance to HB 1295 & HB 23 if and when applicable.
58164 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #E-16-050-01-19 with Quest Diagnostics, Inc. for Laboratory Services for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms & conditions subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
58069 Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $380,997.00 as submitted by RDH Site and Concrete, LLC for the provision of Paving Improvements - Goolie Road in connection to Contract #C-16-277-08-09 - PO #749735
AI58177 Discussion and approval of a Resolution in opposition of House Bill 474? the creation of a new appellate court, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals.
A. AI58119 Resolution in honor of EdcouchElsa High School Basketball Coach Robert Capello, who reached a milestone on January 6, when he became only the fourth high school coach in Texas to reach 1,000 career wins.
A. AI58187 Discussion and possible action of the Hidalgo County Enterprise Project. B. AI58179 Discussion on the proposed Hidalgo County Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).
County Clerk's Office Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. AI58038 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF 2017 ELECTED OFFICIAL BONDS? Sergio J. Valdez Judge, County Court at Law No. 7 Martin N. Cantu Constable, Precinct No. 2 Gilberto Saenz Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1, Place 1 Bobby Contreras Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, Place 1
Constables: A. AI57991 Constable Precinct No.1: 1. Authorization and Approval to apply for the K9s4COPS Grant. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application. B. AI57986 Constable Pct. #2 TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 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: 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. C. AI58002 Constable Pct. #4 TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 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: Action Slot # Dept./ Program/FY Proposed Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary Create 0001 2940137 Deputy Constable Step I $44,577.00 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI58092 Sheriff’s Office – K9s4COPS (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the K9s4COPS grant. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application.
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. AI58175 1. Discussion, consideration and action on Order approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Donna 2. Discussion, consideration and action on Order approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Donna C. AI58108 Requesting permission by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use the county square for the 49th Annual Fiesta Edinburg Celebration on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. D. AI58122 United Blood Services has requested approval to host blood drives on Thursday, February 23 and Thursday, June 22 at the County Courthouse, 100 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg and Thursday, July 6 and Thursday, November 9 at the Administration Building, 2802 S. Bus. 281 in Edinburg. The Blood Mobile will be on site from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the dates approved for the blood drive. 2017 Blood Drive Schedule. E. AI58048 Title VI/Nondiscrimination: 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to adopt the Hidalgo County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval to adopt the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Title VI Assurances to establish full and affirmative compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination authorities. F. AI58051 Authorization for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) on behalf of the County in connection with land donation from ML Rhodes, Ltd. (for a Park in Donna, Texas) G. AI58064 Requesting approval of claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice# Invoice Date Amount Service Location Superior Alarms 583721 12/29/16 $155.00 Adm. Bldg.,100 E. Cano, Edbg.
Human Resources: A. AI58192 Approval to pay employee #217484 for 5 hours worked on 01/03/17 in order to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor requirements. Temporary position expired on 12/31/16. B. AI58068 Border Colonia Access Program/ R&B County Wide Administration (1200): 1. Approval to reduce supplemental pay allowance from $3,500.00 to $1,104.00 to slot no. 1250280A006. 2. Approval to transfer slot no. 1250280A006 supplemental pay allowance from Clerk IV position, slot no. 12100400009 to Program Manager position, slot no. 12503000001 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. C. AI58076 Constable Pct. #4 (1100): Approval of clarification to Agenda Item 57327, Item No.4? to correct the effective date to delete one (1) regular fulltime Deputy Constable position, Slot No. 011, from 12/13/2016 to 12/26/2016. D. AI58079 1.DA Criminal (1100) / DA Investigation HB65 (1223) / DAPretrial Intervention (1225): A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy Personnel Related Amendments. B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 : Action Slot# Dept/ Program Current/Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Salary/Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/Allowance Salary Adjustment (Increase) 0020 080015 Assistant District Attorney IV $9,534.00 $14,524.00 Salary Adjustment (Decrease) 0025 080015 Assistant District Attorney III $11,840.00 $6,850.00 Create / (Add Auto Allowance) 0182 080007 Assistant District Attorney II $0.00 $59,843.00 $0.00 $900.00 Change funding source / (Auto Allowance) 0034 080002 Criminal Investigator III $0.00 $3,600.00 A165 080007 $3,600.00 $0.00 Change funding source / (Auto Allowance) 0099 080002 Criminal Investigator II $0.00 $3,600.00 A166 080007 $3,600.00 $0.00 C. Approval of interdepartmental transfer and appropriation of funds. D. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. 2. Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100): A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to reassign supplemental pay as follows, effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 : Employee# Dept./ Program Slot# Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount 210170 080002 0010 Assistant District Attorney III $11,720.00 $0.00 212334 080002 0047 Assistant District Attorney II $0.00 $11,720.00 B. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. E. AI58195 District Attorney's Office Chapter 59/ HB65 (1223): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) regular fulltime Administrative Assistant II position, slot no.183, at $31,979.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds. 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with commissioners court approval. F. AI58081 1.Sheriff's Office (1100): A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy Personnel Related Amendments. B. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 02/06/2017: Action Slot# Dept/ Program Position Title Current Budgeted Allowance Proposed Budgeted Allowance Remove / Clothing Allowance 0219 280001 Senior Deputy Sheriff Step II $500.00 $0.00 C. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. 2. Jail Commissary (2102): A. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period, 02/06/2017: Action Slot# Dept./ Program Position Title Budgeted Salary Delete 0005 280015 Clerk III $26,958.00 B. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. G. AI58123 CCL#8 (1100): Approval of clarification to agenda item# 57725, item no. 3 to correct the effective date to assign employee #212300 to Slot #0008 from 01/01/2017 to 12/13/2016.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI58073 Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the Infectious Disease Control program in the amount of $290,780.00 with authority for County Judge to sign documents. The contract period will run from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2019. B. AI57925 Requesting approval to pay for out of county travel and other out of pocket expenses for Kevin Nolting, dba Nolting Consulting LLC. as per the Consulting Services Contract. (Travel for RHP 5 Learning Collaborative, February 15, 2017.) Total expenditures are estimated at $500.00. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. AI58136 Requesting approval of the FY 2017 Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) Contract #61170002636 with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and authority for Jaime Longoria, Director to electronically sign documents
Urban County: A. AI58185 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 $184,171.00 (base bid). UCP Fiscal Years 26 & 27 (2013 2014) City of Edcouch Street Improvement funds will be utilized. B. AI58184 Requesting approval of a program amendment for the City of Alamo FY’s 24, 25, 26, 27 & 29 (20112014 & 2016) work plans. Fiscal years 20112014: will delete the current scope of work and add the replacement of approximately 6,000 linear feet of waterlines to Highview S/D. Fiscal year 2016: will add the installation of approximately 4,600 LF of 8” pvc waterlines to Regency Acres S/D.
Head Start Program: A. AI58034 Discussion/Appointment/Approval of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter, XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)( b)(7) by Commissioner David Fuentes, Precinct 1 B. AI58035 Discussion, Approval of SelfAssessment Schedule
Planning Department: A. AI58120 1. Preliminary Approval a. ECISD Hargill Elementary SubdivisionPct. 1 (Rene Gutierrez, E.C.I.S.D. Superintendent) (Wilson Avenue & 4th Street) No. of Lots: 1 Institutional Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, onsite storm drainage and detention pond. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes, Wilson Avenue. b. Loma Prieta SubdivisionPct. 4 (Andres L. Kalifa) (Mile 6 ½ North Road & N. 29thStreet) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, by regrading Mile 6 ½ North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of McAllen Water: Yes, provided by City of McAllen Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of McAllen Paved: No, Developer will submit an escrow to the City of McAllen for Mile 6 ½ North Road. c. Eduardo’s No. 16 SubdivisionPct. 3 (Ingrid Izaguirre) (Trosper Road & Mile 3 North Road [F.M. 1924]) No. of Lots: 18 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Mission Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission Paved: Yes, Trosper Road.2 internal streets to be paved. d. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 20 SubdivisionPct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Cameron Road & Kenyon Road) No. of Lots: 100 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road. Cameron Road and 5 internal streets to be paved. e. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 21 SubdivisionPct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road) No. of Lots: 45 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Davis Road and Kenyon Road. 2 internal streets to be paved. f. Del Rey Estates Unit 2 SubdivisionPct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett [BennettFlores Investments,LLC.]) (Canton Road & Alamo Road [F.M. 907]) No. of Lots: 154 Single Family and 25 Commercial Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & construction of Drainage Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Canton Road and Alamo Road [F.M. 907]. 6 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 19 SubdivisionPct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road) No. of Lots: 85 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road, Cameron Road, Davis Road and 6 internal streets. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Huisache Acres No. 13 SubdivisionPct. 1 (Rick D. Harbison [RHTJ Management, LTD.]) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 27 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and 2 internal streets.Trenton Road to be paved by Developer. $37,409.27 to be held in escrow and reimbursement upon completion of Trenton Road construction.
Precinct #3 Comm. Flores: A. AI57860 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) among the City of Mission, City of McAllen, and Hidalgo County concerning certain Phase III improvements to Taylor Rd. from US83 Expressway North to Mile 2 North. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement project with certain Phase III road improvements to Taylor Road (from US83 Expressway North to Mile 2 N.)
Budget & Management: A. AI58171 Approval of 2017 Nuisance Abatement Code Enforcement Division Schedule of Fees pursuant to Health & Safety Code § 343.023 (a). B. AI58065 Resolution in Support of an Illegal Dumping Prevention and Education Program C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI58054 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $1,389,912.00 in the year 2017 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver Program. b. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,389,912.00 to fund program expenditures. 2. AI57642 Economic Development (1100): Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $254,500.00 to establish an operating budget for the economic development program.
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 INTRANET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA EMAIL, 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. AI58194 Discussion, consideration and action amending Letter of Engagement with Porter Hedges, LLP with regard to the scope of legal services, including but not limited to other professional services for New Courthouse Project 2. AI58141 Acceptance and approval of a professional services contract for the provision of “Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services” selected through Hidalgo County’s membership participation with HGAC’s awarded vendor Tetra Tech, Inc., with effective term commencing upon approval of this item with termination to coincide with HGAC’s term of May 31, 2019 with the option to renew two (2) additional one (1) year terms. 3. AI58084 Requesting Approval to reject sole bid received for project titled " Pick up of Used OilFilters and AntiFreeze" through project no. 20170121221SGS and rebid project with modifications made to the Specifications, so as to attempt to encourage more participation. 4. AI58153 Requesting Amendments [drafted by HCDACivil Section] to current Hidalgo County contracts, including but not limited to the following: A. E161510322 with Unifirst Holdings, Inc.? and, B. E164231206 with BioOps, LLC for the inclusion/addition of the HC Autopsy facilities for the provision of goods/services required including [Unifirst's] Harlingen location in addition to McAllen, subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.. B. Pct. 2 1. AI58124 Acceptance and approval of the final construction contract documents for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 Yuma Avenue Extension (CC award AI# 57264, 111516) to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the total amount of $713,333.15 (Contract No. C162811115) with authority to execute the contract. 2. AI58161 Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $5,305.00) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C162080719 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Sgt Trevino Road Project. C. Pct. 4 1. AI58170 Approval of Supplemental Agreement #3 WA No. 1 for "Additional Services" with an "increase" of ($ 14,640.00) revising the estimated total cost to ($ 67, 590.00) as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., under (on call) Professional Services Agreement# C161880510 for “Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings” (on an as needed basis) for Precinct 4, [Project: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building"]. 2. AI58174 a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement # C170310124 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: “Phase II of the Sunflower Park Concrete Sidewalk, Walking Trail, Parking and Drive Project” located within Precinct No. 4? b. Pursuant to Article 14, under agreement #C170310124 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, requesting approval to engage services from SubContractor (R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC)? c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $ 74,339.05) South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: “Phase II of the Sunflower Park Concrete Sidewalk, Walking Trail, Parking and Drive Project” located within Precinct No. 4, in connection to agreement # C170310124. 3. AI57922 A. Acceptance and approval of invoices from AT&T detailed herein and totaling $1,747.61 ['12./2015 12/ 2016] with authority to permit the submission of a requisition for same for processing of a PO [as services are under Sole Source Declaration] so as to forward [to Auditors] for processing protocols and payment procedures to be completed [by Hon. Norma G. Garcia, County Treasurer] connection with two [2] lines [CC Sole Source Declaration of 12814 still in effect] for the Linn/San Manuel Facility? B. Acceptance and approval of a DIRTEXANNGCTSA005 contract for telephone services [with no agreement required as confirmed via email from vendor] and ratification of PO#754949 for services from Jan 2017 forward. 4. AI58037 Acceptance & approval of invoice #3124 dated 11/16/2016 for $3,663.48 from Frontera Equipment for the rental of a double drum compactor for the time detailed [11/1512/ 14/16] on the documentation pursuant to HCPP&P, Chpt. 6, Sect.6.03.02 as precinct equipment was out of commission [in need of repair] to avoid 'work stoppage' while completing a project.
Open Forum
AI58173 Public Defense: Requesting approval of payment of two (2) attorney vouchers totaling $2,457.50 (not submitted within 3 months of disposition as per Local Rules of Administration adopted under TLGC 74.093) from attorney Sidney Meadows in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (as attached)
58156 TXDOT Pct 2 Mile 2 N(La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $66,422.34 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0921-02-323)
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI58102 Pending/potential litigation matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others D. AI58044 C026216G? Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 E. AI58066 Civil Action No. 7:16cv00184? County of Hidalgo v. Old Republic Surety Company F. AI58111 CCD0375F? State of Texas & Hidalgo County, Texas v. Rumalda V. Gomez G. AI58031 EEOC Charge No. 451201602842: Jose Lauro Hinojosa v Hidalgo County H. AI58182 C014217E? Bryan Hathorn v. County of Hidalgo I. AI58189 Claim of Irma & Rene Torres J. AI58025 Claim of Brandon Guerra K. AI58094 Claim of Shelia Ann PruittOrr L. AI58130 Claim of Sylvia Solis M. AI58132 Claim of Dahlia Casanova
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI58103 Pending/potential litigation matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others D. AI58045 C026216G? Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 E. AI58067 Civil Action No. 7:16cv00184? County of Hidalgo v. Old Republic Surety Company F. AI58112 CCD0375F? State of Texas & Hidalgo County, Texas v. Rumalda V. Gomez G. AI58032 EEOC Charge No. 451201602842: Jose Lauro Hinojosa v Hidalgo County H. AI58183 C014217E? Bryan Hathorn v. County of Hidalgo I. AI58190 Claim of Irma & Rene Torres J. AI58026 Claim of Brandon Guerra K. AI58096 Claim of Shelia Ann PruittOrr L. AI58131 Claim of Sylvia Solis M. AI58133 Claim of Dahlia Casanova 24. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 25. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 58154 Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, maintenance and operations: A.) Pct. 1 - Indian Hills Subdivision B.) Inter Local Agreements with Irrigation Districts 6. 58125 Discussion, consideration and approval of Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Resolution 7. 58056 A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0368-F; Parcel No. 10-Pct.2 Linear Park Project. B. Approval to issue payment for three (3) Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No. CCD-0368-F as noted on Item no. 1 8. 58088 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "Construction Material Testing" for Penitas Pump House Project. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: B2Z Engineering 92 L&G Engineering 99 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 94 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of ___________________________, for the provisions of Construction Materials Services for Penitas Pump House Project. 9. 58142 2013 Bonds Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.4 Request approval to issue payment on the following items: A.-Application for payment No. 8 in the amount of $72,108.90 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Hidalgo County Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. B.-Application for payment No. 9 in the amount of $8,820.00 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Hidalgo County Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. C.-Application for payment No. 10 in the amount of $31,067.10 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Hidalgo County Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. 10. 58186 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - "Lease of Land for the Purpose of Farming”- RFB No.HCDD1-17-006-02-15, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 11. 58178 CLAIM Request approval to issue payment as claim for Invoice No. 9607 in the amount of $11,405.00 for engineering services performed by Quintanilla Headley & Associates pertaining to South Main Drain & SH 107-Sunflower Road Drain Project. 12. 58176 Action for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to exercise the issuance of written Notice of Termination to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as provided in the Agreement, more specifically under the General Conditions 15.03 A and thus agree that only services/materials provided and expenses incurred prior the date of termination will be due and payable. 13. 58158 Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and City of Edinburg, Texas as it relates to Jackson Drain Ditch Improvements. 14. 58152 Approval of Change Order No. 3 in connection with "Pct.4 Hoehn Road and Drainage Improvement" project (C# HCDD1-15-009-07-22A) reflecting a credit in the amount of ($82,331.00) from contracted vendor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, and as recommended by project engineer, DOS Logistics, Inc., subject to compliance with HB1295 if and when applicable; with authority to execute document. 15. 58145 Requesting approval of Right of Entry request from TxDot: Goodwin Lot 43 & West Sharyland Lot 41-1. 16. 58150 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7)-"items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret process or monopolies" in connection with ESRI Products, Software Maintenance, Technical Support, and Software Updates/Upgrades with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). B.) Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for ESRI Products, Software Maintenance, Technical Support, and Software Updates/Upgrades with authority to purchase one ArcGIS Desktop Advanced Single Use License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) in the total amount of $9,900.00 with authority to execute document. 17. 58147 Requesting approval of First Amendment to Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County Urban County Program as it relates to Alberta Drain Project. 18. 58146 Requesting approval to pay amount for taking of real property for Cause No. CCD-0368-F, Parcel 10, Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project. 19. 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 20. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 21. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 58202 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. 58205 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 58162 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of August 2016 and September 2016 3. 2016 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 58159 2016 - District Attorney (1100) B. 58128 2016 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) 4. 2016 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 58160 District Attorney (1100) Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental Transfer from Autopies- Technical Services to Crim DA-Advertising & General Supplies in the total amount of $4,500.00 5. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 58193 2017 - General Litigation (1100) B. 58127 2017 - D.A. CJD-DVSP (1281) C. 58109 2017 - CW Mech Shop (1200) D. 58135 2017 Purchasing (1100) E. 58139 2017 - Justice Crt Tech (1242) F. 58129 2017 - Pct. 1 Administration (1200) G. 58155 2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) H. 58157 2017 - Pct. 1 Administration (1200) I. 58165 2017 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) J. 58166 2017 - Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200) K. 58087 2017 - Pct. 2 Admin (1200) L. 58107 2017 - Pct. 2 Rd. Maint (1200) M. 58180 2017 - 389th DC (1100) N. 58188 2017 - 389th Dist. Court (1100) O. 58058 2017 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100) P. 58060 2017 - Pct. 4 Admin (1200) Q. 58028 2017 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) R. 58046 2017 - IT Countywide (1100) S. 58036 2017 - I.T. Department (1100) T. 58053 2017 - Co Treasurer (1100) U. 58074 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Infectious Disease (1293) V. 58090 2017 - J.P. Pct. 3, Pl. 1 (1100) W. 58091 2017 - J.P. 4, Pl.2 (1100) X. 58017 2017 - CC #7 (1100) Y. 58078 2017 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) Z. 58100 2016 - 370th DC (1100) AA. 58016 2017 - DBM (1100) BB. 58015 2017 - Sheriff Dept. Jail (1100) CC. 58055 2017 - Elections Dept (1100) DD. 58099 2017 - Nuisance Abatement Program (1100) EE. 58072 2017 - Facilities Management (1100) 6. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 58138 CCL #4 (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm. - Contingency to CCL #4 in the amount of $1,773.10 B. 58140 Pct.4 (1200): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd.Maint. (program 007) to Pct.4 Adm (program 005) in the amount of $4,622.29. C. 58144 CO2016 Pct 1 Colonia Del Noreste (1350): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Mile 14 1/2 North to Pct 1 Colonia Del Noreste in the amount of $23,860.00 to fund Change Order #1 with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise. D. 58169 TXDOT Pct 1 FM493 (Champion-US281) (1315): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 1 M6W, program 039, to TXDOT Pct 1 - FM493, program 053, in the amount of $7,199.68 to fund County's share of Right of Way Direct State Costs. E. 58126 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd (1200): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd in the amount of $353,000.00 to fund award of construction contract. F. 58095 Sheriff's Office (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Jail (002) to Sheriff's Office (001) in the total amount of $39,694.00 to fund telecommunication and internet services. G. 58097 Pct.4 (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 CRC Sunflower (program 186) in the amount of $1,259.00. 7. Planning Department: A. 58098 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) 8. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 57952 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - December 2016 B. 57957 District Clerk - Fee Report for the month of December 2016 - $415,256.45 9. Tax Refunds: A. 58019 Account Number Payer Amount B1580.03.001.0001.00 Propel Financial Services $5,861.20 H0850.00.001.0015.05 Valley Land Title Co. $16,116.28 W0100.00.037.0003.31 Inter National Bank $6,843.52 10. Membership Dues: A. 58114 2017 - Co. Clerk: Requesting approval to pay the 2017 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance Annual Dues (req. #312946) in the total amount of $150.00 for Mr. Arturo Guajardo, Jr. and Mrs. Annette Muñiz with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. County Clerk, Arturo Guajardo, Jr. - $100.00 Chief Deputy, Annette Muñiz - $50.00 B. 58118 370th District Court: Approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Court Reporters Association in the amount of $225.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed C. 58086 Pct. 2 (1200): Approval of 2017 IRWA membership dues (Req. 312360) for Jaime Salinas and Jaime Cruz (ROW Agents) in the amount of $225.00 each (Jan. - Dec. 2017) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. D. 58075 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) (Requistion #312712) for the following employees: Carlos Y. Benavides, Daniel Saul Lopez, Richard Nicholas Moore, Mauricio Alejandro Martinez, Eduardo Rendon Jr., Jonathan Lee Almanza, Desirae Guajardo and Jacob Lee Salinas in the total amount of $480.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor for District Attorney's Office employees. G. 58050 Planning Department: Request to renew three (3) 2017 TFMA/CFM membership dues for CFM members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Eliza Yzaguirre. The membership dues are $90.00 each totaling $270.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. H. 57890 Purchasing Department (1100): Approval to pay the following memberships for 2017 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Pending Invoices and amounts may increase 1. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $ 100.00 Req # 310839 2. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) $ 5,000.00 (may increase) Req # 310837 3. Periscope Holdings, Inc $ 120.00 Req # 310838 4. Texas Public Purchasing Association $ 75.00 Req # 310836 5. The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) $ 1,015.00 Req. #310859 (may increase) I. 58023 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues: 1. Tax Assessor Collector Association in the amount of $365.00 for Santos Castilleja III ($40.00), Julio Espinosa($40.00), Gabriel Ochoa($40.00), Jose Edgar Jaramillo($40.00), Eva Mireles($40.00), Melinda Mendoza($40.00), Rodolfo Flores ($40.00) and Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr.($85.00) - (Req: 312123). 2. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators in the amount of $80.00 for Martin Cepeda ($40.00) and Cesar Solis ($40.00) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue checks after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. J. 58077 Tax Office: 1. Approval to pay 2017 membership dues payable to the Texas School Assessors Association in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. (Requisition# 311865). 2. Approval to pay 2017 membership dues payable to the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles (Requisition# 312703). 11. Urban County: A. 58181 Request for approval of (2) two applicants in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 12. Budget & Management: A. 58149 Precinct No. 3 (1303): 1. Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from SOA1341 Pct 3 program (105) to Pct 3 program (108) in th amount of $399,600.00. 2. Approval to issue check payable to City of Mission (Fiduciary Agent as per ICA) in the amount of $799,200.00 for Hidalgo County's contribution towards the Taylor Road improvements project as per Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of McAllen, City of Mission and Hidalgo County with the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. 58156 TXDOT Pct 2 Mile 2 N(La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $66,422.34 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0921-02-323) D. 58110 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 January 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $38,058.67 and requesting approval of wire transfer. E. 58117 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $570,379.22 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/01/17 to 01/13/17. 01/01-06/17 $380,348.89 01/07-13/17 $190,030.43 TOTAL $570,379.32 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. F. 57903 Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of Dec. 1, 2016 to Dec. 29, 2016. G. Interfund transfers: 1. 58137 Pct. 4 (1100): Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maintenance, program 007, (1200) to Pct 4 CRC Sunflower/SH107 (1100), program 123, in the amount of $74,339.05. 2. 58168 TXDOT Pct 3 Mile 2 N (La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from various SOA Pct 3 Projects (1303) and CO2010AB Pct 3 Stewart Rd Outfall (1342) to TXDOT Pct 3 - M2N (1315) in the total amount of $66,422.34 to fund County's share of Right of Way Direct State Costs. B. 58143 Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required) and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Wide Service Shop. D. 58113 Acceptance and approval for Application for Payment No.(5) Revised Final in the amount of $6,100.00 for RDH Site & Concrete LLC. contracted vendor for PROJECT: Road and Drainage Construction for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by DOS Logistics Inc. project engineer (C-CAP-15-086-03-31). E. 58024 Precinct No.1: Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's Option to extend the first (1st) of two (2) one (1) year lease renewal options under the same rates, terms and conditions for Lease of Parcel for Citizen Collection Site-Mercedes, Tx"" with Ray Jones. F. 58089 Approve a clarification/correction for Consent AI#-54482 [CC approval 05-17-16] for Superior Alarms to reflect the Correct Contract# under TASB-BuyBoard of 433-13 and NOT as posted on agenda as 493-15 for the purchase of Commercial Equipment. G. 58062 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. 12/31/16 11326103 $82,535.00 H. 58052 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11326070 dated 12/31/16 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of December 2016 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Technical Meeting. (PO#733569) I. 58057 Acceptance of/ and Payment No. 3 in the amount of $5225.50 submitted by Aranda and Associates, Inc. for the provision of professional engineering services in connection to Contract #C-16-164-04-26 (Roadway Reconstruction Mile 14 1/2 N) - PO #743894- Work Authorization No. 2. J. 58061 Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $22,265.29 as submitted by Asago LLC, dba Asago Construction, for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 East Road in connection to Contract #C-16-362-11-01- PO#753716 K. 58063 Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of 26,828.51 as submitted by Asago LLC, dba Asago Construction, for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 1/2 East Road in connection to Contract #C-16-363-11-01 - PO #753760 M. 58070 Approval of payment of Invoice #20162927 - $48,477.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from November 22, 2016 to December 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09 - PO #741616 amid Work Authorization No. 3 for Mile 6 (Mile 9 North to mile 11 North) Project. N. 58104 Approve request for Payment-Application #3 in the amount of $355,165.58 as submitted by IOC Company, LLC awarded under Contract #C-16-289-09-06 (PO #750987) for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements for Project: Nittler Road. O. 58082 Approval of payment of Invoice #20162928 in the amount of $245,388.67 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from November 16, 2016 to December 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09 amid Work Authorization No. 4 for Mile 6 West (Mile 9 North to Mile 11 North) Project. P. 58027 Requesting clarification/correction of approved Regular AI #-57811 [CC 01/10/2017] for a 60 day "grace period extension" as permitted under Contract E-16-011-12-15 AND CAPTIONED FROM January 11 thru March 12, 2017 TO CORRECTLY REFLECT TIME FRAME OF to February 1st 2017 thru April 1st 2017 for "Specialty Printing and Related Supplies" Q. 58029 Acceptance and approval of Invoice# M212650 in the amount of $622.50 for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES,INC., in connection to PROJECT:"Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control" for the County Autopsy Facility. R. 58030 Acceptance and approval of Invoice# M211915 in the amount of $2,349.58, and Invoice # M210765 in the amount of $7,383.10, for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., for PROJECT: Service Facility Remodel\HC Planning Offices (former DPS bldg.).
58033 Constable Pct. 1 (1100): Requesting approval of the 2017 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (JPCA) annual membership dues (Req. #312387) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $630.00 after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
58040 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2017 Dues & Membership Totaling $50 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training (Safe Kids Worldwide) 2017 Membership (Req. #312480) for Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources in the amount of $50
58156 TXDOT Pct 2 Mile 2 N(La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $66,422.34 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0921-02-323)
58163 TXDOT Pct 3 FM493 (Champion-US281) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $7,199.68 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0863-01-057)
58134 Seeking ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 1 reflecting an increase of $23,860.00 additional work/pipes with contractor 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise for Drainage and Paving Improvements for Colonia Noreste Subdivision, as submitted though project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. (C-16-260-07-19) subject to compliance to HB 1295 & HB 23 if and when applicable.
58164 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #E-16-050-01-19 with Quest Diagnostics, Inc. for Laboratory Services for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms & conditions subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
58069 Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $380,997.00 as submitted by RDH Site and Concrete, LLC for the provision of Paving Improvements - Goolie Road in connection to Contract #C-16-277-08-09 - PO #749735
AI58177 Discussion and approval of a Resolution in opposition of House Bill 474? the creation of a new appellate court, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals.
A. AI58119 Resolution in honor of EdcouchElsa High School Basketball Coach Robert Capello, who reached a milestone on January 6, when he became only the fourth high school coach in Texas to reach 1,000 career wins.
A. AI58187 Discussion and possible action of the Hidalgo County Enterprise Project. B. AI58179 Discussion on the proposed Hidalgo County Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).
County Clerk's Office Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. AI58038 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF 2017 ELECTED OFFICIAL BONDS? Sergio J. Valdez Judge, County Court at Law No. 7 Martin N. Cantu Constable, Precinct No. 2 Gilberto Saenz Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1, Place 1 Bobby Contreras Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, Place 1
Constables: A. AI57991 Constable Precinct No.1: 1. Authorization and Approval to apply for the K9s4COPS Grant. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application. B. AI57986 Constable Pct. #2 TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 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: 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. C. AI58002 Constable Pct. #4 TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 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: Action Slot # Dept./ Program/FY Proposed Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary Create 0001 2940137 Deputy Constable Step I $44,577.00 6. Approval of appropriation of funds. 7. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI58092 Sheriff’s Office – K9s4COPS (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the K9s4COPS grant. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application.
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. AI58175 1. Discussion, consideration and action on Order approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Donna 2. Discussion, consideration and action on Order approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Donna C. AI58108 Requesting permission by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use the county square for the 49th Annual Fiesta Edinburg Celebration on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. D. AI58122 United Blood Services has requested approval to host blood drives on Thursday, February 23 and Thursday, June 22 at the County Courthouse, 100 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg and Thursday, July 6 and Thursday, November 9 at the Administration Building, 2802 S. Bus. 281 in Edinburg. The Blood Mobile will be on site from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the dates approved for the blood drive. 2017 Blood Drive Schedule. E. AI58048 Title VI/Nondiscrimination: 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to adopt the Hidalgo County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval to adopt the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Title VI Assurances to establish full and affirmative compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination authorities. F. AI58051 Authorization for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) on behalf of the County in connection with land donation from ML Rhodes, Ltd. (for a Park in Donna, Texas) G. AI58064 Requesting approval of claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice# Invoice Date Amount Service Location Superior Alarms 583721 12/29/16 $155.00 Adm. Bldg.,100 E. Cano, Edbg.
Human Resources: A. AI58192 Approval to pay employee #217484 for 5 hours worked on 01/03/17 in order to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor requirements. Temporary position expired on 12/31/16. B. AI58068 Border Colonia Access Program/ R&B County Wide Administration (1200): 1. Approval to reduce supplemental pay allowance from $3,500.00 to $1,104.00 to slot no. 1250280A006. 2. Approval to transfer slot no. 1250280A006 supplemental pay allowance from Clerk IV position, slot no. 12100400009 to Program Manager position, slot no. 12503000001 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. C. AI58076 Constable Pct. #4 (1100): Approval of clarification to Agenda Item 57327, Item No.4? to correct the effective date to delete one (1) regular fulltime Deputy Constable position, Slot No. 011, from 12/13/2016 to 12/26/2016. D. AI58079 1.DA Criminal (1100) / DA Investigation HB65 (1223) / DAPretrial Intervention (1225): A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy Personnel Related Amendments. B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 : Action Slot# Dept/ Program Current/Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Salary/Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/Allowance Salary Adjustment (Increase) 0020 080015 Assistant District Attorney IV $9,534.00 $14,524.00 Salary Adjustment (Decrease) 0025 080015 Assistant District Attorney III $11,840.00 $6,850.00 Create / (Add Auto Allowance) 0182 080007 Assistant District Attorney II $0.00 $59,843.00 $0.00 $900.00 Change funding source / (Auto Allowance) 0034 080002 Criminal Investigator III $0.00 $3,600.00 A165 080007 $3,600.00 $0.00 Change funding source / (Auto Allowance) 0099 080002 Criminal Investigator II $0.00 $3,600.00 A166 080007 $3,600.00 $0.00 C. Approval of interdepartmental transfer and appropriation of funds. D. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. 2. Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100): A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to reassign supplemental pay as follows, effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 : Employee# Dept./ Program Slot# Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount 210170 080002 0010 Assistant District Attorney III $11,720.00 $0.00 212334 080002 0047 Assistant District Attorney II $0.00 $11,720.00 B. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action. E. AI58195 District Attorney's Office Chapter 59/ HB65 (1223): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) regular fulltime Administrative Assistant II position, slot no.183, at $31,979.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds. 3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with commissioners court approval. F. AI58081 1.Sheriff's Office (1100): A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy Personnel Related Amendments. B. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 02/06/2017: Action Slot# Dept/ Program Position Title Current Budgeted Allowance Proposed Budgeted Allowance Remove / Clothing Allowance 0219 280001 Senior Deputy Sheriff Step II $500.00 $0.00 C. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. 2. Jail Commissary (2102): A. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period, 02/06/2017: Action Slot# Dept./ Program Position Title Budgeted Salary Delete 0005 280015 Clerk III $26,958.00 B. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. G. AI58123 CCL#8 (1100): Approval of clarification to agenda item# 57725, item no. 3 to correct the effective date to assign employee #212300 to Slot #0008 from 01/01/2017 to 12/13/2016.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI58073 Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the Infectious Disease Control program in the amount of $290,780.00 with authority for County Judge to sign documents. The contract period will run from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2019. B. AI57925 Requesting approval to pay for out of county travel and other out of pocket expenses for Kevin Nolting, dba Nolting Consulting LLC. as per the Consulting Services Contract. (Travel for RHP 5 Learning Collaborative, February 15, 2017.) Total expenditures are estimated at $500.00. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. AI58136 Requesting approval of the FY 2017 Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) Contract #61170002636 with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and authority for Jaime Longoria, Director to electronically sign documents
Urban County: A. AI58185 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 $184,171.00 (base bid). UCP Fiscal Years 26 & 27 (2013 2014) City of Edcouch Street Improvement funds will be utilized. B. AI58184 Requesting approval of a program amendment for the City of Alamo FY’s 24, 25, 26, 27 & 29 (20112014 & 2016) work plans. Fiscal years 20112014: will delete the current scope of work and add the replacement of approximately 6,000 linear feet of waterlines to Highview S/D. Fiscal year 2016: will add the installation of approximately 4,600 LF of 8” pvc waterlines to Regency Acres S/D.
Head Start Program: A. AI58034 Discussion/Appointment/Approval of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter, XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)( b)(7) by Commissioner David Fuentes, Precinct 1 B. AI58035 Discussion, Approval of SelfAssessment Schedule
Planning Department: A. AI58120 1. Preliminary Approval a. ECISD Hargill Elementary SubdivisionPct. 1 (Rene Gutierrez, E.C.I.S.D. Superintendent) (Wilson Avenue & 4th Street) No. of Lots: 1 Institutional Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, onsite storm drainage and detention pond. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes, Wilson Avenue. b. Loma Prieta SubdivisionPct. 4 (Andres L. Kalifa) (Mile 6 ½ North Road & N. 29thStreet) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, by regrading Mile 6 ½ North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of McAllen Water: Yes, provided by City of McAllen Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of McAllen Paved: No, Developer will submit an escrow to the City of McAllen for Mile 6 ½ North Road. c. Eduardo’s No. 16 SubdivisionPct. 3 (Ingrid Izaguirre) (Trosper Road & Mile 3 North Road [F.M. 1924]) No. of Lots: 18 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Mission Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission Paved: Yes, Trosper Road.2 internal streets to be paved. d. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 20 SubdivisionPct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Cameron Road & Kenyon Road) No. of Lots: 100 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road. Cameron Road and 5 internal streets to be paved. e. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 21 SubdivisionPct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road) No. of Lots: 45 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Davis Road and Kenyon Road. 2 internal streets to be paved. f. Del Rey Estates Unit 2 SubdivisionPct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett [BennettFlores Investments,LLC.]) (Canton Road & Alamo Road [F.M. 907]) No. of Lots: 154 Single Family and 25 Commercial Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & construction of Drainage Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Canton Road and Alamo Road [F.M. 907]. 6 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 19 SubdivisionPct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road) No. of Lots: 85 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road, Cameron Road, Davis Road and 6 internal streets. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Huisache Acres No. 13 SubdivisionPct. 1 (Rick D. Harbison [RHTJ Management, LTD.]) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 27 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening. ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and 2 internal streets.Trenton Road to be paved by Developer. $37,409.27 to be held in escrow and reimbursement upon completion of Trenton Road construction.
Precinct #3 Comm. Flores: A. AI57860 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) among the City of Mission, City of McAllen, and Hidalgo County concerning certain Phase III improvements to Taylor Rd. from US83 Expressway North to Mile 2 North. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement project with certain Phase III road improvements to Taylor Road (from US83 Expressway North to Mile 2 N.)
Budget & Management: A. AI58171 Approval of 2017 Nuisance Abatement Code Enforcement Division Schedule of Fees pursuant to Health & Safety Code § 343.023 (a). B. AI58065 Resolution in Support of an Illegal Dumping Prevention and Education Program C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI58054 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $1,389,912.00 in the year 2017 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver Program. b. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,389,912.00 to fund program expenditures. 2. AI57642 Economic Development (1100): Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $254,500.00 to establish an operating budget for the economic development program.
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 INTRANET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA EMAIL, 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. AI58194 Discussion, consideration and action amending Letter of Engagement with Porter Hedges, LLP with regard to the scope of legal services, including but not limited to other professional services for New Courthouse Project 2. AI58141 Acceptance and approval of a professional services contract for the provision of “Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services” selected through Hidalgo County’s membership participation with HGAC’s awarded vendor Tetra Tech, Inc., with effective term commencing upon approval of this item with termination to coincide with HGAC’s term of May 31, 2019 with the option to renew two (2) additional one (1) year terms. 3. AI58084 Requesting Approval to reject sole bid received for project titled " Pick up of Used OilFilters and AntiFreeze" through project no. 20170121221SGS and rebid project with modifications made to the Specifications, so as to attempt to encourage more participation. 4. AI58153 Requesting Amendments [drafted by HCDACivil Section] to current Hidalgo County contracts, including but not limited to the following: A. E161510322 with Unifirst Holdings, Inc.? and, B. E164231206 with BioOps, LLC for the inclusion/addition of the HC Autopsy facilities for the provision of goods/services required including [Unifirst's] Harlingen location in addition to McAllen, subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.. B. Pct. 2 1. AI58124 Acceptance and approval of the final construction contract documents for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 Yuma Avenue Extension (CC award AI# 57264, 111516) to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the total amount of $713,333.15 (Contract No. C162811115) with authority to execute the contract. 2. AI58161 Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $5,305.00) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C162080719 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Sgt Trevino Road Project. C. Pct. 4 1. AI58170 Approval of Supplemental Agreement #3 WA No. 1 for "Additional Services" with an "increase" of ($ 14,640.00) revising the estimated total cost to ($ 67, 590.00) as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., under (on call) Professional Services Agreement# C161880510 for “Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings” (on an as needed basis) for Precinct 4, [Project: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building"]. 2. AI58174 a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement # C170310124 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: “Phase II of the Sunflower Park Concrete Sidewalk, Walking Trail, Parking and Drive Project” located within Precinct No. 4? b. Pursuant to Article 14, under agreement #C170310124 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, requesting approval to engage services from SubContractor (R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC)? c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $ 74,339.05) South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: “Phase II of the Sunflower Park Concrete Sidewalk, Walking Trail, Parking and Drive Project” located within Precinct No. 4, in connection to agreement # C170310124. 3. AI57922 A. Acceptance and approval of invoices from AT&T detailed herein and totaling $1,747.61 ['12./2015 12/ 2016] with authority to permit the submission of a requisition for same for processing of a PO [as services are under Sole Source Declaration] so as to forward [to Auditors] for processing protocols and payment procedures to be completed [by Hon. Norma G. Garcia, County Treasurer] connection with two [2] lines [CC Sole Source Declaration of 12814 still in effect] for the Linn/San Manuel Facility? B. Acceptance and approval of a DIRTEXANNGCTSA005 contract for telephone services [with no agreement required as confirmed via email from vendor] and ratification of PO#754949 for services from Jan 2017 forward. 4. AI58037 Acceptance & approval of invoice #3124 dated 11/16/2016 for $3,663.48 from Frontera Equipment for the rental of a double drum compactor for the time detailed [11/1512/ 14/16] on the documentation pursuant to HCPP&P, Chpt. 6, Sect.6.03.02 as precinct equipment was out of commission [in need of repair] to avoid 'work stoppage' while completing a project.
Open Forum
AI58173 Public Defense: Requesting approval of payment of two (2) attorney vouchers totaling $2,457.50 (not submitted within 3 months of disposition as per Local Rules of Administration adopted under TLGC 74.093) from attorney Sidney Meadows in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (as attached)
58156 TXDOT Pct 2 Mile 2 N(La Homa-Moorefield) (1315): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $66,422.34 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0921-02-323)
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI58102 Pending/potential litigation matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others D. AI58044 C026216G? Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 E. AI58066 Civil Action No. 7:16cv00184? County of Hidalgo v. Old Republic Surety Company F. AI58111 CCD0375F? State of Texas & Hidalgo County, Texas v. Rumalda V. Gomez G. AI58031 EEOC Charge No. 451201602842: Jose Lauro Hinojosa v Hidalgo County H. AI58182 C014217E? Bryan Hathorn v. County of Hidalgo I. AI58189 Claim of Irma & Rene Torres J. AI58025 Claim of Brandon Guerra K. AI58094 Claim of Shelia Ann PruittOrr L. AI58130 Claim of Sylvia Solis M. AI58132 Claim of Dahlia Casanova
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI58103 Pending/potential litigation matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others D. AI58045 C026216G? Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 E. AI58067 Civil Action No. 7:16cv00184? County of Hidalgo v. Old Republic Surety Company F. AI58112 CCD0375F? State of Texas & Hidalgo County, Texas v. Rumalda V. Gomez G. AI58032 EEOC Charge No. 451201602842: Jose Lauro Hinojosa v Hidalgo County H. AI58183 C014217E? Bryan Hathorn v. County of Hidalgo I. AI58190 Claim of Irma & Rene Torres J. AI58026 Claim of Brandon Guerra K. AI58096 Claim of Shelia Ann PruittOrr L. AI58131 Claim of Sylvia Solis M. AI58133 Claim of Dahlia Casanova 24. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 25. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Adjourn