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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
May 2, 2017
9:30 A.M.
                                          

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

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 59633   Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding letters opposing SB 1338 and HB 3011.
 
B. 59596   Resolution in support of House Bill 1598 related to the establishment of the Disaster Identification System for a State of Disaster
 
C. 59646   Appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the McAllen Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors.
 
D. 59647   Appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Pharr Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors.
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 59516   DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924301 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
7.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 59531   Approval of Interfund Transfer from Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's HIDTA Task Force Chapter 59 fund (1251) to the Sheriff's Chapter 59 fund (1227) and Constable Pct. 3 Chapter 59 fund (1230).

 
B. 59530   HIDTA Sharing US Treasury (1252)
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force U.S. Treasury fund (1252) to the Sheriff's U.S. Treasury fund (1228) and the Constable Pct. 3 U.S. Treasury fund (1257) and the Constable Pct. 4 U.S. Treasury fund (1259) in the amount of $10,000.00 respectively.
 
8.   Constables:
 
A. 59590   Constable Pct. #1:
Requesting approval to process the following Invoice as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
VENDOR: Dr. Gregorio Pina INVOICE# AMOUNT:$200.00 P.O. NUMBER 738861
 
B. 59548   Constable Pct. #1:
1. Approval to accept the award for K9s4COPS grant.
2. Approval and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign terms and conditions agreement and any other required documents.
 
C. 59537   Constable Pct. 2:
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2016 for the amount of $75,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 2 Office portion of the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00.
 
9.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 59591   1. Authorization to accept the transfer of one Mine Resistant Ambush Protected 6 Wheeled (MRAP) vehicle under the State 1033 Program.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign the Law Enforcement Agency Executive Order 13688 - Controlled Property Request Authorization form.
3. Authorization for pre-approval to include on the Controlled Property Request Authorization form the following items, if and when available from the State 1033 Program: one HMMWV (Humvee) vehicle and two cargo trucks.
4. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign other required documents.
 
B. 59525   1. Approval to accept the award for K9s4COPs grant.

2. Approval and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign terms and conditions agreement and any other required documents.
 
C. 59347   1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Edinburg Police Department reference to disposing of forfeited contraband, pursuant to Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, in connection to Case No. C-8351-14-B.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign document (three original copies).
 
10.   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. 59597  
Approval for the County Judge to sign a certificate for Clifton Higher Education Facilities Finance Corporation Education Revenue and Refunding Bonds (IDEA Public Schools), Series 2017, solely for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
C. 59636   Approval to proceed with the implementation of the Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Plan (Grade and Step Pay Plan) to include all County Departments and Offices as follows:
1) Approval of the revised Classification Plan Position List (Grade Order)
2) Approval of the Classification Pay Plan Table for the year 2017.
3) Approval to classify all county positions in accordance with items 1 & 2.
 
11.   Human Resources:
 
A. 59628   WIC (1292):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create the following part-time temporary positions not to exceed 13 weeks, effective May 22, 2017 through August 16, 2017.
Action Dept./ Program Position Title Slot # Budgeted Salary/ Hourly Rate
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0001 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0002 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0003 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0004 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0005 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0006 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0007 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.
Create 350-020 Referral Resource Specialist I 0008 $4,680/yr. - $12.00/hr.

3. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
 
B. 59518   JAG (1282)/Criminal Auxiliary Court (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 03/20/2017:
Action Dept./
Program
Slot # Position Title Object Code Current
Budgeted
Salary/Allowance
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary/Allowance
Change In Funding Source 115-047 G001 (Delete) Court Coordinator 113 $49,162.00 $0.00
115 $900.00 $0.00
045-001 0006 (Create) Court Coordinator 113 $0.00 $49,162.00
115 $0.00 $900.00
3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
 
C. 59522  
Sheriff / Jail (1100) / Jail Commissary (2102):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 05/15/2017:
Action

Slot#

Dept./Program

Current
Position
Title

Current
Budgeted
Salary

Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Salary Adjustment /
Increase
0021 280-001 Accountant IV
$28,920.00

$14,920.00
0016 280-015 $24,645.00 $40,080.00
Create 0428 280-001 Program Manager I $0.00 $49,920.00
Create 0429 280-001 Technician III $0.00 $33,755.00
Delete /
Longevity (delete)
0362 280-001 Procurement Specialist $45,920.00 $0.00
$900.00 $0.00
Delete 0424 280-001 Technician I $24,960.00 $0.00
 
D. 59231   139th DC (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel action effective next full pay period, 5/15/2017:
Action Dept./
Program
Slot# Position Title Current
Budgeted
Salary/Allowance
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary/Allowance
Salary Adjustment (Increase) /
Add Allowance (Interpreter Pay)
003-001 0003 Bailiff $45,092.00 $50,395.00
$0.00 $6,000.00

3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
 
12.   Urban County:
 
A. 59641   Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, Requesting authorization and/or approval to enter into a Takeover Agreement with Western American Insurance Company. The Surety Company will be undertaking the completion of the Original Contract for CAS Companies, L.P. in accordance with the terms of the Performance Bond for the Hidalgo County Precinct #4 – Parks and Recreation Improvements – Sunflower Park.
 
B. 59545   Presentation on the status of the Delta Area Connector/East Lateral Phase I, II and III by LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC.
 
13.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 59536   Health Division:
Requesting authorization to submit the revalidation application to continue enrollment in Medicare, and approval for County Judge and County Treasurer to sign related forms and documents.
 
B. 59453   Health & Human Services - TECE Grant (1293):
1. Requesting approval to accept the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion grant contract #537-18-0322-00001 in the amount of $295,041.00 for the period of 09/01/2017 to 08/31/2019.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the TECE contract and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $295,041.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $147,521.00 for the FY 18 grant period and $147,520.00 for the FY 19 grant period.
5. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions:
Action Dept./
Program
Slot# Position Title Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Create 340-071-8 G001 Epidemiologist I $51,500.00
Create 340-071-8 G002 Epidemiologist I $55,620.00

6. Approval to transfer employee no. 212717 to Slot# G001 (340-071), effective 09/01/2017.
7. Approval to transfer employee no. 204153 to Slot# G002 (340-071), effective 09/01/2017.
 
C. 59472   Requesting consideration and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the County of Hidalgo and Mission Consolidated Independent School District. The purpose of the Agreement is Public Health Preparedness and Response.
 
D. 59498   Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo and Remote Area Medical. Remote Area Medical is equipped with assembly resources to provide and conduct public health emergency response services.
 
E.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
F.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
14.   Adult Probation:
 
A. 59539   February 2017
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $4,490.00
2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $4,490.00

March 2017
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,208.00
2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,208.00
 
15.   Facilities Management:
 
A. 59456   Facilities Management:
Requesting authority for County Judge to sign the Inspection Response Form (stating all violations cited have been corrected) from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Compliance Division - Architectural Barriers (ADA) for the following building:
Hidalgo County Autopsy Facility located at: 3100A S. Business 281, Edinburg, Texas 78539
 
16.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 59604   Consideration and approval of a proclamation declaring May 2017 as Community Action Month
 
17.   IT Department:
 
A. 59255   Requesting approval of the following claim/invoices (U.S. Postal Rates) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
Information Management Services
Invoice 21387 - 07/13/16 - $157.72
Invoice 07476 - 02/09/16 - $3,277.85
Invoice 07511 - 02/22/16 - $1,251.73
Invoice 07584 - 03/23/16 - $3,649.15
Invoice 07880 - 07/13/16 - $811.79
 
B. 59617   COMMISSIONER PCT. 4
Authorization and approval to continue wireless service plan through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Description: User: Service Plan: MDN:
Continue cell phone service Office Use Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-483-0602
Continue cell phone service Office Use Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-483-0835
 
C. 59608   DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE / AUDITOR'S OFFICE
Authorization and approval to continue and purchase new service plan through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Department: Description: User: Service Plan: MDN:
District Attorney's Office New cell phone Office Use Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $3.00 taxes/fees per month New
Auditor's Office Continue Service Office Use 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 per month 956-358-1076
Auditor's Office Continue Service Office Use 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 per month 956-587-2852
 
D. 59479   Executive Office:
Authorization and approval for new wireless device service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Departments: Quantity: Description: User: Service Plan: Equipment Cost:
Elections 1 Data Service(GPS) Office Use Machine to Machine Account Share 5MB @ $7.00/month $0
Fac. Mgmt 3 Data Service(GPS) Office Use Machine to Machine Acct. Share 1MB@ 5.00/mo. (2)
Machine to Machine Acct. Share 5MB@ 7.00/mo. (1)
$0
 
18.   Elections Administration:
 
A.   Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates.
 
B. 59552   Approval of 2017 Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of Elsa for their election to be held on May 6, 2017.
 
19.   WIC:
 
A. 59494   WIC-Summer Food Program (1292)
Requesting approval of the Budget Appropriation in the amount of $75,000.00.
 
20.   Planning Department:
 
A. 59488   1. Preliminary Approval
a. L.C.J. Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ruben De La Garza Hinojosa, Owner) (Canton Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of Canton Road side ditch
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road.

b. Eduardo’s No. 17 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Aniceto Izaguirre, Owner) (Mile 6 North Road & Trosper Road)
No. of Lots: 78 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Alton
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road and 3 internal streets to be paved

2. Final Approval
a. Vel Ree Subdivision- Pct.4 (Edgar Vela, Owner) (El Rucio Road & U.S. Hwy 281)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of El Rucio Road side ditch
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, El Rucio Road.

3. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Luz & Tomas Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Tomas De Leon, Owner) (Doffing Road & Mile 6 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of Doffing Road side ditch
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, Financial Guarantee 1 OSSF
Paved: Yes, Doffing Road.

b. Sol Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Luis Garcia, Owner) (Mile 4 North Road & Mile 2 East Road)
No. of Lots: 12 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & construction of Drainage Ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Financial Guarantee 12 OSSF(S)
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 North Road and Mile 2 East Road.
 
21.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 59603   Resolution in honor of the Progreso Red Ants Boys Soccer Team.
 
22.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 59632   Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with the San Juan Cemetery Association approved by CC 01/10/17 (AI#57923).
 
B. 59580   Requesting approval to accept counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 1 for the Pct 2 LJ Drain Project.
 
C. 59464   Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Swimming Pool (1100):
Approval and authorization to increase the current change fund by $15.00 (from $10.00 to $25.00) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Swimming Pool in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902.
 
23.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 59583   1. Acceptance of resignation of Filomena Leo, board member from South Texas ISD Board
2. Appointment of member to South Texas ISD Board
 
B. 59508   Requesting authorization to install 3 Way Stop signs at the Intersection of Mile 8 and Shary Rd.
 
24.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 59609   Presentation on FEMA status update
 
B. 59626   1. Acceptance of resignation of Louie Kieffer, board member of the Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 Board
2. Appointment of Travis Richards to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 Board
 
C. 59501   Pct.4 Rd. Maint (1200):
1. Approval of 2016 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for reimbursements from the J-09 Drain Project.
2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds into Pct 4 Rd. Maint. in the amount of $145,522.04.
 
25.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 59652   Status update regarding the Hidalgo County Rural Subdivision Streetlight Pilot Program
 
B. 59643   2016 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
1. Ratification of Sheriff’s Office grant acceptance date approved by CC on March 7, 2017, AI-58762, from 3/07/17 to 5/02/2017.
2. Ratification of Constable Pct. 1 grant acceptance date approved by CC on March 7, 2017, AI-58799, from 3/07/17 to 4/17/17.
 
C. 59635   TXDOT-Pct 3:
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the FM494 (FM676-SH107) Project, CSJ 0864-01-068, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
D. 59398   TXDOT Pct 1:
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the right of way acquisition for FM907 from Nolana Rd to IH-2 (CSJ: 1586-01-069) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
2. Approval to issue check payable to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $549.09 for the County's estimated share of right of way acquisitions for the FM907 Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 1586-01-069)
 
E. 59546   TXDOT Pct 4 - FM1925 (Kenyon-FM907) (1315):
Discussion and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign certification of Tabulation of Utility Adjustments (SUP) for FM1925 ROW CSJ 1803-02-033.
 
F.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 59386   Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200):
A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of McAllen for the road improvements to Mile 5 Road(Taylor-Ware).
B. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds into Pct 4 Rd. Maint in the amount of $65,262.50.
 
26.  
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.   Hidalgo County
 
1. 59613  
A. Action to cease negotiations with the number one [#1] ranked firm, the Dannenbaum Group in connection with Program Management Services for the Design & Construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse;

B. Approval to commence negotiations with the number two [#2] ranked firm of Jacobs [as shown on the original agenda item attached as supporting documentation] in connection with the provision of Program Management Services for he Design and Construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse;

C. Selection and/or designation of negotiation team members by HCCC.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 59496   Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and requirements] for the purpose of award of bid to Benchmark Utility Contractors Inc., dba, Centex Trucking including approval of the contract for the project numbered and titled: RFB No. 2017-052-05-02 "Hauling Services for Millings", subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
 
C.   Pct. 4
 
1. 59629  
Approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 to WA 3 for "Additional Services" with an "increase" of ($ 41,270.00) revising the estimated total cost to ($ 89,360.00) as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., under (on call) Professional Services Agreement# C-16-188-05-10 for “Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings” (on an as needed basis) for: "job specific" Project: ["MILO PONCE PARK"] in Precinct 4.
 
2. 59526  
As directed by Precinct 4, requesting rescission of action taken by CC on 03/21/17 for Regular agenda #23.D.1. items A,B, & C (AI-59044), Selection/Ranking and Authority to Negotiate with the #1 firm selected, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.for the provisions of (job specific) project: "engineering services" for: "Expansion of Mile 22.5 North Road ".
 
3. 59497  
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a "professional services";

b. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Engineering Firms in connection to Professional Engineering Services for: "On Call" "Buildings Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other related Services to County Owned Buildings“ for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

ENGINEERING FIRMS:
Firm HALFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. CRUZ HOGAN CONSULTANTS, INC. DOUCET & ASSOCIATES
Score 97 95 93
Ranked

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the purposes of an (ON CALL)- Engineering Services for: "Buildings Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other related Services to County Owned Buildings“ for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the No. 1 ranked firm ____________________________ .

d. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a "professional services";

e. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Appraisal Firms in connection to "Professional Appraisal SERVICES" for: "MULTIPLE" (ON CALL) Appraisal Services Agreements for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

APPRAISAL FIRMS:
Firm LEONEL GARZA JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC. THE REAL ESTATE CENTER SOUTHMOST APPRAISAL & COURT WITNESS
Score 98 94 90
Ranked
Firm APPRAISAL HAUS THE REAL ESTATE CENTER SOUTHMOST APPRAISAL & COURT WITNESS
Score 98 94 90
Ranked

f. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate "multiple" Professional Services Agreement (s) for the purposes of "On Call"-Appraisal Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the (multiple) ranked firms: ______________________________________ & _________________________________.

g. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a "professional services";

h. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Appraisal Firms in connection to Professional Appraisal Services for an: (On Call) Appraisal Review Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

APPRAISAL REVIEW FIRMS:
Firms PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES, INC. THE REAL ESTATE CENTER SOUTHMOST APPRAISAL & COURT WITNESS
Scores 98 94 90
Ranking

i. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the purposes of (On Call) "Appraisal REVIEW Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the No. 1 ranked firm ____________________________ .
 
4. 59459  
Presentation of responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid and meeting all specifications and/or requirements (as detailed in the documentation contained herein) for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County - Precinct No. 4 - "Hauling Services for Hot Mix" through project No.: 2017-056-04-12-FAZ and subject to HB 1295 when and if applicable.
 
5. 59458  
Approval of correction to Change Order No. 1 in connection with Pct. 4 "Renovation at M Road Building" (C-16-321-10-04) reflecting the increase of 160 Calendar Days from Change Order Effective Date approved on 02/21/2017 under AI- 58608 which reflected only 60 days.
 
6. 59468  
As required and directed by County Auditor staff to Precinct #4, Commissioners Court's approval of a clarification to Reg. AI#57773 [CC/12-13-16] in order to process payment of invoices for the following vendors:
A. Pavement Markings [PO#739727-$5,664.60] total length of project 3.5 miles and pro-rated as:
1. County Length 1.4 Miles=40% of $5,664.60 or $2,265.84 is County portion of expenditure;
2. City Length 2.1 Miles=60% or $5,664.60 or $3,398.76 [to be charged to Aid to Governments]
B. Frontera Materials Invoice [PO#739649/$17,540.36] entire amount is a County expenditure.
 
D.   IT Department:
 
1. 59543  
A. Acceptance and approval to utilize and purchase through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA)Contract #01-65 awarded vendor, Synnex Corporation's, authorized reseller, Richline Technical Services, LLC.;

B. Acceptance and approval of proposal [detailed/attached herein] in the amount of $56,995.00 submitted by Richline Technical Services, LLC, [authorized reseller of NCPA awarded contractor, Synnex Corp.] reseller's vendor for the products and support of Hidalgo County's new video conferencing equipment [through submitted Requisition #315769 subject to compliance of HB 1295 when and if applicable.
 
E.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 59538  
Request approval to purchase Ten Guardian 190 G4 Professional Mosquito Control Sprayers (Vector Control Equipment) from ADAPCO, INC. through Buyboard Contract 447-14 with each sprayer priced at $7,331.00 totaling $73,310.00 through submitted Requisition #340538 and subject to compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
 
F.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 59484  
Presentation of "sealed quotes" received for the purpose of award and approval of contract documentation to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best quote [while meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto] but in no event to exceed the statutory bid threshold of $50K for: Hidalgo County SHERIFF'S OFFICE "DNA TESTING LAB SERVICES - RFSQ-2017-054-04-13-TDL"
 
G.   District Attorney
 
1. 59567  
Requesting approval of Amendment #2 to construction contract # C-16-238-07-19 with Herrcon, LLC for the Construction of Space Pressure Control at the Autopsy Facility to reflect correct liquidated damages amount.
 
H.   Co. Wide
 
1. 59555  
A. Requesting authority to Rescind action taken by CC on 4/18/17 thru Regular AI-59291 as it is in the best interest of the County to do so in order to have most common pre-cast safety end treatments available for end users;

B. Presentation of the sole responsible vendor L & R Pre-Cast Concrete Works, Inc. submitting the lowest and best bid to a number of items [meeting all specifications and/or requirements-as detailed in the supporting documentation contained herein] for the purpose of award and approval of contract for the Request for Bids titled: Hidalgo County - "Pre-Cast Safety End Treatment" through project No.: 2017-047-04-05-FAZ including compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable;

C. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirements agreement, etc.) as attached hereto for all other sizes still needed for which no bids were received: Hidalgo County "Pre-Cast Safety End Treatments" - RFB No.: 2017-047a-00-00-FAZ, including the re-advertisement of project if necessary.
 
27.   Open Forum
 
28.   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. 59533   CL-17-1754-B; Jose Andres De La Fuente v Valsev, LLC et al
 
D. 59504   Claim of Lynda Faye Quiros-Dickerson
 
E. 59653   C-1893-17-G; Sergio C. Venegas et al v Unifund CCR Partners et al
 
29.  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."

B. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
 
30.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 59534   CL-17-1754-B; Jose Andres De La Fuente v Valsev, LLC et al
 
D. 59505   Claim of Lynda Faye Quiros-Dickerson
 
E. 59654   C-1893-17-G; Sergio C. Venegas et al v Unifund CCR Partners et al
 
31.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
32.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
33.   Adjourn
 

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