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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
May 16, 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. 59878   Approval of Proclamation to proclaim May 2017 as “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month” in Hidalgo County.
 
B. 59606   Consideration and approval of a Proclamation declaring May 2017 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
 
C. 59797   Discussion and approval of the Addendum to the Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. effective December 22, 2015 granting an 80% tax abatement in accordance with the agreement and the tax abatement guidelines.
 
6.   Constables:
 
A. 59787   Constable Pct. 2:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jose Jaime Leos as Reserve Deputy Constable by Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
 
B. 59796   Constable Pct. 3 - OPSG (1284)
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2016 for the amount of $80,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimburseable 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 in the amount of $80,000.00.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 3 portion of the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $80,000.00.
 
C. 59676   Constable Precinct 4 (1284):
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2016 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 FY2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 portion of the FY2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00.
 
7.   Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A. 59535   Discussion, consideration, and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Donna for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services.
 
B. 59706   Discussion, consideration, and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Palmhurst for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services.
 
8.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 59716   1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the Jail Commissary account for the amount of $37,175.00.
 
B. 59700   Approval to declare surplus and remove from County Inventory list, County Asset #56978, K9 "Herby", a Male Dutch Shepard, due to his death from cardiac arrest.
 
9.   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. 59852   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 Position List
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.
 
C. 59868   1. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint/re-appoint member(s) to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) Board of Directors.

2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of inter-local agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council for the “Road to Recycling Project”, a region-wide scrap tire abatement initiative.
 
D. 59863   Request from Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club for permission to utilize the Delta Lake Park for the Delta Lake Summer Kick-Off Festival to be held on May 20th from 8am-5pm.
 
E. 59794   Requesting approval for the County Treasurer's Office to issue payment for reimbursement of subscription and support fees in the amount of $390.00 to Raul Silguero, Jr. after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
F. 59783   Acceptance of settlement check in the amount of $1,000.00 in connection with Hidalgo County v. Tomasa Keith and Michael Martinez
 
10.   Human Resources:
 
A. 59858   Jail Commissary (2102):
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 5/29/2017:
Action Slot No. Dept./
Program		 Position Title Current/
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Delete 0007 280-015 Clerk III $26,958.00
Create 0018 280-015 Detention Officer Step I $32,305.00
 
B. 59821   DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281):
Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) Regular Full-time Intake Clerk position, Slot No. G004 (Program 080-017-5 CJD-VAP), Budgeted salary of $27,000.00, effective next full pay period of 5/29/2017.
 
11.   Urban County:
 
A. 59694   1) Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4’s proposed program amendment for fiscal years 25, 26, 27, 28, & 29 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 to delete Sunflower Park and Brewster Park from work plans and include JR Milo Ponce Park Improvements for each fiscal year.

2) Requesting approval of a program amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 for fiscal years 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29. (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) to Delete Sunflower Park and Brewster Park, and include JR Milo Ponce Park Improvements to each respective funding year.
 
12.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 59681   1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on 03/22/2016 on AI-53763 that approved the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between The County of Hidalgo and Mission Independent School District.

2. 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.
 
B. 59683   Requesting approval of the Master Internship Agreement between Texas A & M University and Hidalgo County. The purpose of the Agreement is to provide an on-site educational experience to students enrolled in Community Health.
 
C. 59684   Discussion and update on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Hidalgo County projects involving the Community Resource Centers.
 
D. 59778   Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the TB Federal FY 18 program in the amount of $437,771.00 in grant funds and $87,554.00 in local match funds. The allocation period will run from 01/01/2018 through 12/31/2018.
 
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
 
2. 59582   A. Discussion and approval of the County Indigent Health Care Program - Level 2 Pilot Program for fiscal year 9/1/17 to 8/31/18.
B. Discussion and approval of funding source for Level 2 Pilot Program.
C. Discussion and approval of Budget Appropriation from the General Fund.
 
13.   Elections Administration:
 
A.   Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates.
 
14.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 59576   Presentation of Nutrition Program Contest 2017 Winners
 
B. 59577   Recruitment Report for Program Year 2017-2018
 
C. 59569   Discussion/Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Hidalgo County Head Start Program for the Implementation of the Integrated School Readiness Model (ISRM) to be conducted at Carmen Anaya Elementary School
 
15.   WIC:
 
A. 59826   Requesting approval for Ruby Garcia, a Texas WIC Dietetic Intern, to complete 24 hours of supervised practice at the Hidalgo County WIC Lactation Care center during the period of July 12-14, 2017.
 
16.   Planning Department:
 
A. 59658   Service Road Name
Requesting approval to name road located approximately 1,200 feet south of Minnesota Rd and east of Veterans Blvd as Alessandra Service Road.
 
B. 59857   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Troy Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Elsa Pirkle, Owner) (Val Verde Road & Anderson Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, by regarding Anderson Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Anderson Road.

2. Preliminary Approval
a. Fernando Gonzalez Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Fernando Gonzalez, Owner) (Doffing Road & Mile 6 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of North Doffing Road side ditch
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission
Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Doffing Road.

b. Ranchito Mio Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Hector Rodriguez, Owner) (Lucky “I” Street & Moorefield Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of Lucky “I” Road side ditch
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Lucky “I” Road.

3. Final Approval
a. McCain Subdivision- Pct.4 (Roger & Sheila McCain, Owner) (Cessna Ave. & Trenton Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: No Storm Drainage and Detention will be required.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Skylark Avenue.

b. Eduardo’s No. 16 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Ingrid Izaguirre, Owner) (Trosper Road & Mile 3 North Road)
No. of Lots: 18 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System discharging into Linda Vista Drain Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission
Paved: Yes, Trosper Road and 2 internal streets.

c. Huisache Acres No. 12 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Rick D. Harbison, Owner) (Val Verde Road & Canton Road)
No. of Lots: 55 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System and Detention by widening the existing Drain Ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road, Val Verde Road and 3 internal streets.

4. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Lantana Acres No. 8 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard W. Ruppert, Owner) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Engelman Gardens Road)
No. of Lots: 58 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Proposed Storm Drainage Pipe System and Detention by widening the existing Drain Ditch. (L.O.C.)
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Provided by North Alamo Water Supply (L.O.C.)
Sewer: 58 OSSF to be installed. (L.O.C.)
Paved: Mile 22 ½ North Road and 3 internal streets are proposed to be paved. (L.O.C.)
*Final Approval with a Letter of Credit in the amount of$894,405.56 to secure the Subdivision Construction Improvements.
 
17.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 59851   TXDOT - Pct 3:
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Liberty Boulevard (US 83 to Mile 3 Line) Project, CSJ: 0921-02-194, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
B. 59847   1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the City of Mission and the County of Hidalgo to overlay certain roads which are or connecting link to the County road system.

2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement project to overlay certain roads which are or connecting link to the County roads system, such road more particularly described on Exhibit A attached to the ICA.
 
18.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 59830   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.
Invoice Date Invoice No. Description Amount
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
10/31/16 AEF0021056 Air Emissions Fee $109.04
12/10/16 SC00196305 Late Fee- Dec 2016 $5.45
01/10/17 SC00198603 Late Fee- Jan 2017 $5.45
02/10/17 SC00201599 Late Fee- Feb 2017 $0.43
03/03/17 AEF0021056 Collection Cost Recovery $27.26
03/10/17 SC00204330 Late Fee- Mar 2017 $0.43
04/10/17 SC00206389 Late Fee- Apr 2017 $0.43
TOTAL: $148.49
 
19.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 59780   2018 Budget Process:
1. Presentation of 2018 Budget Process Calendar.
2. Approval of 2018 Budget Development Criteria.
 
B. 59779   Approval to submit request for funds (unclaimed capital credits) from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as authorized under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, with authority for County Judge to sign the letter request.
 
C. 59699   JAG (1282)/Auxiliary Court (1100):
Ratification of effective date for the personnel action approved by CC on May 2nd, 2017, AI-59518, from 5/02/17 to 3/20/17.
 
D.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 59788   Pct. 3 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds into Pct. 3 R&B (123-107 & 123-120) in the amount of $191,141.40.
 
2. 59804   Special Vehicle Inventory Fund (1246):
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for the Special Vehicle Inventory Fund (1246) in the amount of $102,377.67 to fund salaries, fringes, & operating expenses for calendar year 2017.
 
20.  
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. 59685  
Requesting approval for Hidalgo County to exercise it's option to terminate [under provision #2] as stated in the current service agreement with Drone Dynamics, LLC by providing a Thirty (30) Day written notice of termination.
 
2. 59679  
Ratification with acceptance and approval of the continuation of the "Retail Fuel Card Services-Contract #946-M3" with the Council on Competitive Government Cooperative [CCG] with and thru the State of Texas Comptroller's Office-Texas Procurement and Support Services [TPASS] with newly awarded vendor "U.S. Bank National Association" with ending date through April 30, 2019 with the option to extend three (3) additional one (1) year terms, thus allowing the County continuing the use of the retail fuel card services for emergency situations and/or travel outside the County.
 
3. 59723  
A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (attached herein), office furniture, equipment, and vehicles as "Surplus" for the purpose of sale through online auction scheduled 06-07-2017 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received on either auction date;

B. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus scheduled for 6-07-2017 including but not limited to Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 59763  
Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Texas Cordia Construction contracted vendor for Paving & Drainage Improvements to Mile 11 North from (FM 1015 to Mile 1 West) as submitted by project engineer SAM Engineering & Surveying under Contract #C-16-279-0-06.
 
2. 59766  
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion as Submitted by ASAGO LLC for Paving & Drainage Improvements for Mile 2 1/2 East Road;
B. Application for Payment No.5 (final) as submitted by ASAGO LLC in the amount of $8,712.00 for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements for Mile 2 1/2 East Road under contract C-16-363-11-01.
 
3. 59824  
Requesting approval of the following for 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise for FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements: Mile 11 North, Mile 13 ½ & Yvette Circle under Contract C-16-398-12-13:
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion by 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise, as submitted and recommended by project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC reflecting the date of May 10, 2017.
B. Application for Payment No. 2 (Final) in the amount of $319,802.69.
 
4. 59840  
A. Request and approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and Cameron County, concerning the reconstruction of Mile 3 East Road is to commence 362 feet north of I-2 for a duration of 1,253 feet.
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement project concerning 1,253 feet of the road is within the jurisdiction of Hidalgo and Cameron County where county boundaries are at the center of the road west belonging to Hidalgo County and East belonging to Cameron County for a total of 1,253 feet.
 
5. 59761  
Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Texas Cordia Construction contracted vendor for Paving & Drainage Improvements to Mile 14 1/2 North between (Mile 4 - Mile 6) as submitted by project engineer SAM Engineering & Surveying under Contract (C-16-280-09-06).
 
6. 59849  
A. Request and approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between the County of Hidalgo/Pct. #1 and the following Cities:
1. City of Alamo
2. City of Donna
3. City of Edcouch
4. City of Elsa
5. City of La Villa
6. City of Mercedes
7. City of Progresso
8. City of Progresso Lakes
9. City of Weslaco

B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement in desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City.
 
7. 59757   Pct.1:
Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for 2GS,LLC contracted vendor for Colonia Noreste Subdivision as submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. (C-16-260-07-19).
 
8. 59764  
a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement # C-17-125-05-16 with Chanin Engineering, LLC for: [job specific] Project: “Sunset Facility Structural Analysis & Assessment” for Precinct No. 1;
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $ 7,500.00) Chanin Engineering, LLC for: [job specific] Project: “Sunset Facility Structural Analysis & Assessment” for Precinct No. 1, in connection to agreement # C-17-125-05-16.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 59870  
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services providers for the Whalen Road Extension Project for Precinct No. 2;
B2Z ENGINEERING JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE
EVALUATOR NO. 1 98 95 97
RANKING

c.Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for the Whalen Road Extension Project for Pct 2.
 
2. 59846  
Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with L&G Consulting Engineers, for "On-Call Geo-technical, Construction Materials Testing, and Inspection Services for Road and Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct 2, and as approved for negotiations on CC 4/18/17 and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable].
 
3. 59844  
a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with L&G Consulting Engineers, for "On-Call Services for Road & Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct 2, and as approved for negotiations on CC 4/18/17 and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable];
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $137,062.96) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide compensable utility management and coordination of adjustments for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project through Contract# C-17-137-05-16;
c. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering (Article 12), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of B2Z Engineering and ROW Surveying Services, Inc. in connection with C-17-137-05-16, Work Authorization No. 1 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project.
 
D.   Pct. 3
 
1. 59867  
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151, discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" three [3] trench boxes and as further detailed in Exhibit "A" including to establish the sell price as stated in the "ORDER".

B. Acceptance and approval by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court evidence by an "ORDER" authorizing the sale of certain personal property (as described in attachments herein) to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the amount approved as stated in the "ORDER".

C. Requesting authority to remove said assets listed on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County inventory list after finalizing the sale of equipment to Drainage District #1.
 
E.   Pct. 4
 
1. 59829  
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;

b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” in connection with professional engineering services required for: [Ground Water, Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation at Closed Landfill Site in Precinct 4] to remain in compliance with TCEQ.
Firms MTME, LLC Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc. Alfa Infrastructure
Evaluator 97 95 93
Ranking
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional service contract with No. 1 ranked firm: __________________________ for the provisions of Engineering Services for: [Ground Water, Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation at Closed Landfill Site in Precinct 4] to remain in compliance with TCEQ.
 
2. 59856  
Requesting approval of SA1 to WA 2, for the increased amount of ($ 58,831.00) amending Exhibit C-Work Schedule & Estimated Man-hour Breakdown) with change to estimated original cost under WA 2 from ($ 1,067,000.00) to ($ 1,125,831.00), as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering in connection to agreement # C-13-178-08-20 for "Job Specific Project"- Engineering Services required for Right-of-Way Acquisition, Compensable Utility Management Oversight for the FM 2220 (Ware Road) project from Mile 3 N (FM 1924) to Mile 5 N (FM 676 )located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
3. 59785  
Requesting authority to purchase one (1) 2017 (Hamm HD120 VO DD 78" Vibratory Drum/Rear Oscillatory Drum Roller) for the Hidalgo County Precinct #4 [thru our membership/participation with Buy Board contract #515-16] from awarded vendor Wirtgen America, Inc. / Authorized Dealer (NPE) Nueces Power Equipment respectively through submitted Requisition #342358 in the amount of $180,806.90 and subject to SAM'S.gov.
 
4. 59717  
a. Requesting approval of an (On Call) -[Professional Engineering Services] Agreement (approved for negotiations by CC on 05/02/17) with Halff Associates, Inc. for: Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings (on an as needed basis), utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4.

b. Requesting approval of a professional appraisal services agreement with the "multiple" ranked and selected Appraisal Firms: Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates, LLC & George J. Salazar, II d/b/a APPRAISAL HAUS for the purposes of (On Call) - [Appraisal Services] for: The Fair Market Value Appraisals in connection with the Acquisition of Land, Rights of Way, Easements, Condemnations and Disposition of County owned Property located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 (on an as needed basis) and as (approved for negotiations by CC from the "POOL" of Appraisers on 05/02/17).

c. Requesting approval of a professional appraisal services agreement with PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICE, INC. for the purposes of (On Call) [Appraisal "REVIEW" Services] for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 as approved for negotiations by CC from the "POOL" of Appraisers on 05/02/17).

d. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of 9,686.88) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers for Project: [Geo Technical Engineering Services] for "Milo Ponce Memorial Park Improvements" in connection to "on call" agreement# C-16-305-10-04 for projects located in Precinct 4
 
F.   Public Defenders
 
1. 59578   a. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(7)(a) proprietary software;

b. Requesting approval of agreement for "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis for the Public Defenders and subject to form 1295.
 
G.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 59691  
Approval of "First Amendment" to Service Contract E-16-392-11-01 between Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department and Network Sciences, Inc., for the provision of Software Services for Indigent Health Care System [as permitted under the terms of the contract] with compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
 
2. 59774  
Request by Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. to complete a Provider Agreement /Product Participation and Signature Sheet with acceptance and approval by Commissioners Court with authority to have the document executed and subject to legal review and no obligation of compliance with form 1295.
 
H.   Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
 
1. 59827  
Presentation for discussion, consideration, and action on a recommendation by project Javier Hinojosa Engineering to award to lowest bidder meeting all specifications: Castle Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $205,914.93 for Bid No. CAP-17-124-04-26-YSS “Road & Drainage Construction for El Paraiso Subdivision.”
 
I.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 59742   A. Pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't. Code, Subchapter D- 263.151(2)(A) &/or (B), declaration of Asset No: 38783 issued firearm [as further detailed in supporting documentation contained herein] as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition [as permitted by Gov't. Code 614];

B. Pursuant to Gov't. Code, Section 614, [permitting a peace officer retiring from a governmental entity to purchase their assigned firearm] requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioner's Code approve the value of Lt. Jose N. Rodriguez issued firearm at the Fixed Asset Value [supporting documentation attached] at $50.88.
 
2. 59741  
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4), a professional service;

b. Approval to enter into a final negotiated professional Veterinary Services Agreement with FOUR PAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL for the purposes of "VETERINARY SERVICES" for the HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, (subject to legal review).
 
3. 59644  
Presentation of the sole responsible vendor, Montgomery Technology, Inc., submitting the lowest and best bid [as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein &meeting all specifications/requirements] for the purpose of award and approval of contract [but in no event to exceed the statutory bid limit of $50K] for Request For Sealed Quotes titled: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office -"Electronic Security MTI System Maintenance and Repair Services"-No: 2017-120-04-19-SGS.
 
J.   Adult Probation
 
1. 59495  
Arnold Patrick-Executive Director, is formally requesting to remove fixed assets from their inventory list with detailed description of said fixed assets attached as "Exhibit A" inventory.
 
K.   Co. Wide
 
1. 59677  
Presentation of the sole responsible vendor, Model Laundry submitting the lowest and best bid [meeting all specifications and/or requirements as detailed in the supporting documentation contained herein] for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County - "Mats, Dust Mops & Shop Rags & Towels" through project No.: 2017-057-04-26-FAZ.
 
2. 59823   Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Contract to Pavement Markings Inc. lowest and best bidder over all and meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.2017-053-05-10-TDL "Striping / Markings of County Roads, County Parking Lots & Misc. County Owned Sites", subject to compliance with HB1295.
 
21.   Open Forum
 
22.   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. 59687   CCD-0343-H; State of Texas v D&S Bell Enterprises, Ltd.,et al
 
D. 59865   CCD-0378-H; State of Texas & Hidalgo County v John Rigney & Melissa Rigney
 
E. 59873   CL-17-2105-A; Saragoza Gomez & Anita Gomez v KHIP Ventures LLC, et al
 
F. 59728   EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-0284; Jose Lauro Hinojosa v County of Hidalgo
 
G. 59767   EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-01461; Maria Leal v County of Hidalgo
 
H. 59726   Claim of Mary Alice Palacios
 
I. 59697   Claim of Maria Mendoza
 
J. 59702   Claim of Italy Perez
 
K. 59704   Claim of Maria Solmonson
 
L. 59808   Claim of Jim McAllen
 
23.  
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)
 
24.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 59688   CCD-0343-H; State of Texas v D&S Bell Enterprises, Ltd.,et al
 
D. 59866   CCD-0378-H; State of Texas & Hidalgo County v. John Rigney & Melissa Rigney
 
E. 59874   CL-17-2105-A; Saragoza Gomez & Anita Gomez v KHIP Ventures LLC, et al
 
F. 59729   EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-02842; Jose Lauro Hinojosa v County of Hidalgo
 
G. 59768   EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-01461; Maria Leal v County of Hidalgo
 
H. 59727   Claim of Mary Alice Palacios
 
I. 59698   Claim of Maria Mendoza
 
J. 59703   Claim of Italy Perez
 
K. 59705   Claim of Maria Solmonson
 
L. 59809   Claim of Jim McAllen
 
25.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
26.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
27.   Adjourn
 

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