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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
August 22, 2017
9:30 A.M.

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

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Approval of Consent Agenda

County Judge's Office:

61155

Update on the upcoming launch of the e-Library program.

61222

Discussion and approval of Resolution opposing Senate Bill 4

61245

1. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order creating Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Place 1, and Precinct 5 Constable.

2. Discussion and approval of recommended changes to Justice of the Peace and Constable Precinct boundaries under Article 3, Section 18 of the Texas Constitution due to the creation of Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace, Place 1, and Precinct 5 Constable.

Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:

61208

1. Submission of 2017 effective and rollback tax rates.
2. Discussion of 2017 planning calendar.
3. Discussion of 2017 tax rates
4. Record vote on proposed 2017 tax rate and schedule two (2) public hearings if proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback rates.

District Attorney's Office:

61207

DA's - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281):
1. Requesting approval to designate the County Judge Ramon Garcia as the "Authorized Official" for the VCLG grant.
2. Requesting authority for Commissioners Court Official to sign document.

60701

Victims Assistance Program (VAP) (1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries, fringe benefits and operating expenses from the Victims Assistance Program Grant pending the award of the FY 2017-2019 grant.

61043

Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924301 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).

60699

Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant/DVSP (1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries, fringe benefits and operating expenses from the Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant pending the award of the 2017-2018 grant.

61063

DA's - State Supplement (1281):
1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2017-2018 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00 (09/01/2017 to 08/31/2018).
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017-2018 D.A. State Supplement Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,500.00

Auditors Office:

61248

Approval to release the County's audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit, and Management Letter for the year ended December 31, 2016 prior to acceptance by the Commissioners Court.

Constable Pct. #1:

61212

Constable Pct. 1 - Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and Approval to apply for the Texas Rifle-Resistant Armor Grant.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application.

61075

Constable Pct. 1 (1284):
1.Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to the Local Border Security Program 2017-2018 (LBSP) for the amount of $32,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award from and related document.
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 2017-2018 Local Border Security Program (LBSP).
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct 1 Office portion of the FY 2017-2018 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $32,000.00.

10.

Constable Pct. #2:

61166

Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-VBLF (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Pct. 2.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.

11.

Constable Pct. #3:

61210

Constable Pct. 3 - STOP Truancy (1285):
1. Approval of certificaton of revenues, as certified by County Auditor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.

61074

Constable Pct. 3 - Local Border Security Program (1284):
1. Authorization to accept the Statement of Grant Award in reference to Local Border Security Program FY18 in the amount of $95,000.00.
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 FY18 Local Border Security Progam Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate budget for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 Office portion of the FY18 Local Border Security Program in the amount of $95,000.00.

61110

Requesting approval to replace "Weapons List" as an attachment to Agenda Item 47195 from CCM 11/10/2014 due to asset tag typo with corrected "Weapons List 1".

12.

Constable Pct. #4:

61184

Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH-VBLF (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Precinct 4.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.

61141

Constable Precinct 4 - LBSP 2018:
1. Authorization to accept the Grant Award in reference to Local Border Security Program FY2018 for the amount of $65,000.00 from the Texas Department of Public Safety; Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency for the period of September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018.
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 Local Border Security Program FY2018 Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4's portion of the Local Border Security Program FY 2018 Grant in the amount of $65,000.00.

61143

Constable Precinct 4 (1284):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the National Incident-Based Reporting System - NIBRS funds awarded and received from the Texas Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds for Constable Precinct 4 - NIBRS (1284) in the amount of $7,500.00.

13.

Sheriff's Office:

61187

1. Approval of memorandum of understanding between Hidalgo County and Mission Consolidated Independent Public School District for Law Enforcement cooperation.
2. Approval and Authorization for the County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign (3) original documents.

61122

Sheriff's Office - Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program with the Office of Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under eGrants as authorized official.

61070

Sheriff's Office - LBSP FY18 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 18 grant in the amount of $225,000.00.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically sign 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 Local Border Security Program FY18 (LBSP - 18).
5. Approval to appropriate budget for the LBSP - 18 grant award in the amount of $225,000.00.

60980

Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $10.01 to Deputy Leonel Torres after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Deputy Torres paid for fuel expense with personal credit card due to County Credit Card not working properly.

60983

Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (Verizon Wireless, DIR-TSO-3415), presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Link Card Request) for the following:
Approval for requisition # 347536 for 1 4G Mobile Broadband Unlimited Access for skytower modems ($37.99 per month).

60976

Requesting Commissioners Court's approval of a finding and authorization, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to purchase consumable items and imprint the Sheriff's Office logo on said items, which will serve a public purpose, through our educational/instructional and training programs. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping to interact with participants, thereby instilling, strengthening, and reinforcing our partnership and commitment to the citizens of Hidalgo County.

60981

Requesting approval for reimbursement for Deputy Rene Tijerina in the amount of $7.03 for the purchase of mini bulb for his unit.

14.

Executive Office:

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

61272

Discussion, consideration and action on Settlement Agreement between the United States of America DOJ and Hidalgo County regarding the Accessibility of Polling Places - DJ#204-74-359

61257

Requesting permission to utilize the Courthouse Auditorium on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 10:30 am for community educational tour of downtown

61186

Requesting permission to utilize the town square on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 5am-11am for the "Love Your Cha Chas 5K Run/Walk" Event.

61244

Approval of request by City of Edinburg Fire Department for use of Administration Building Parking Lot located at SE corner of South Business Hwy. 281 and Canton Rd. to conduct their annual hose tests on Monday, August 21 & 28, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm

61067

Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $43.00 to Leticia Garcia after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor due to Hidalgo County fuel card not working.

61201

1. Approval to accept settlement agreement offer from Texas Municipal League (TML) in the amount of $3,545.00 to settle total loss auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 3)
2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign Power of Attorney forms for title purposes to settle total loss auto accident claim with Texas Municipal League (TML). (Precinct 3)

15.

Human Resources:

Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed

61185

DA - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (1281):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/2017:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot#	Position Title	Current Salary	Proposed Salary
Salary Adjustment / Increase	080-012	0001	Assistant District Attorney III	$85,000.00	$94,289.28
Salary Adjustment/ Increase	080-012	0004	Assistant District Attorney IV	$85,000.00	$94,289.28
Salary Adjustment/ Increase	080-012	G005	Assistant District Attorney III	$85,000.00	$94,686.45

61134

Jail (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 9/4/17:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot#	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary	Proposed Budgeted Salary
Delete	280-002	0363	Certified Medical Assistant	$31,252.00	$0.00
Delete	280-002	0367	Certified Medical Assistant	$33,440.00	$0.00
Create	280-002	0440	Licensed Vocational Nurse III	$0.00	$53,562.00

61268

Precinct 4 CRC (1100):
Approval to change two (2), Clerk I positions, Slot #T006 and T009, from Part-Time Temporary to Full-Time Temporary work status, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.

16.

Urban County:

61206

Requesting approval for payment of claims for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:

Vendor	Invoice #	Date	Amount	Service Location
Raba Kistner	R026899	03/13/2017	$ 7,164.77	Delta Area Connector East Lateral Project
Raba-Kistner	R027007	05/09/2017	$ 6,213.82	Delta Area Connector East Lateral Project
Raba-Kistner	R027129 (Partial)	06/22/2017	$ 265.25	Delta Area Connector East Lateral Project
TOTAL			$13,643.84

17.

Health & Human Services Department:

Health Care Funding District:

61156

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 6 Advance UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of 9/8/17.

B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions on 8/25/17.
C. Approval of 2017 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions on 8/25/17.

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures

Indigent Health Care Program:

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures

18.

Community Service Agency:

61195

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve and adopt By-Laws for The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign.

61179

Discussion and authorization for County Judge Ramon Garcia to acknowledge receipt of Monitoring Report for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant #FVA 016B -0333 General Assistance Grant for Operation Bravo Zulu.

19.

Emergency Management:

61260

Consideration and approval of a resolution in support of the Rio Grande Valley Equal Voice Network Housing Working Group's efforts to rectify ongoing issues with FEMA.

20.

IT Department:

61281

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:
IT Dept.	1	Data Service(GPS)	Office Use	Machine to Machine Account Share 5MB @ $7.00/month	$0

61091

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:

Qty:	Description:	User:	Service Plan:	Equipment:	MDN:
1	Data Plan for iPad	Emergency Management-Drone Program	4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99/per month	Apple iPad 32GB @ $359.99 one time cost	New #

61068

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE / PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:

Department:	Description:	Quantity:	User:	Service Plan:	MDN:
District Attorney	Data Cards w/Service	3	Office Use	4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 ea per month	New #s
Public Affairs	Data Card w/Service	1	Office Use	4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 ea per month	New #

21.

Head Start Program:

61118

Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Area Distribution 2017-2018

61120

Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco Independent School District to serve the Progreso, Donna I, and Donna II Head Start Centers.

61121

Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into an Affiliation and Program Agreement between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and South Texas College

61119

Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco ISD

22.

Planning Department:

61199

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Bon Viejo Ph.3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett, Owner) (Mile 13 N. Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 57 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System and Detention by widening the existing Drain Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: No, Mile 13 North Road and 3 internal streets to be paved.

2. Preliminary Approval
a. Gilberto Hernandez Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Gilberto Hernandez, Owner) (Mile 15 N. Road & Mile 1 West Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family, 1 Agricultural
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be detained within the property by existing natural flow into Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 West Road and Mile 15 North Road is unpaved.

b. Baseline Heights Unit 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Robert Closner, Owner) (Mile 12 ½ N. Road & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Sewer System discharging to an existing drainage basin owned by the HCDD#1.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: No, Mile 12 ½ East Road and 2 internal streets to be paved.

c. San Martin No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Zach Scurlock, Owner) (Canton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 25 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Sewer System discharging to an existing drainage basin owned by the HCDD#1.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road and 3 proposed internal streets.

3. Final Approval
a. Howling Trails Subdivision- Pct. 3 (La Joya I.S.D.) (Western Road & U.S. Expressway 83)
No. of Lots: 1 Institutional
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, on-site Detention Ponds
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Hidalgo County MUDD #1
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Hidalgo County MUDD #1
Paved: Yes, Western Road.

4. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Sunset Valley Phase IV- Pct. 1 (Sandoval Development, LP, Owner) (Stites Road & Victoria Road)
No. of Lots: 16 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be detained within the property by existing natural flow into Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Victoria Road and Stites Road.
*Final Approval with financial guarantee in the amount of $4,500.00 to secure the installation of 3 OSSF

23.

Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:

61137

Discussion, consideration, and approval to submit an application for the 2017-2018 USDA Water & Waste Disposal Grants to alleviate health risks on Colonias.

24.

Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:

61267

Requesting acceptance and approval of Application and Service Agreement for permanent Water Meter with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for Hidalgo County Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in San Juan, Texas with authority for County Judge to execute Service Agreement and application.

60989

1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Juan and the County of Hidalgo, Texas to assist one another in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County will benefit from the outcome of the work.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement project(s).

25.

Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:

61191

Approval to accept a donation of caliche from Cantera Operating.

26.

Budget & Management:

61275

Crim DA (1100)/Public Defender (1100):
Approval to continue payment from General Fund for employees currently receiving supplemental pay under the following court programs:
- Re-Entry Court, Empl. #'s: 120227, 077917
- Misdemeanor DWI Court, Empl. #'s: 155179, 207446
- DWI Court, Empl. #: 127531
- Domestic Violence Court, Empl. #'s: 196673, 212334, 078328, 069507

61273

Transfers In-General Fund (1285):
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (1285) in the amount of $15,616.85 to fund the total local cash match required to appropriate funds for the STOP Truancy grant.

61189

1. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's #7.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Greener Pastures.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Huisache Acres #9.
4. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Polmex.
5. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Sahara #1.
6. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Sahara #2.
7. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Sioux Estates #2.

61051

Texas VINE Grant (1283):
Approval to submit the FY 2017 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $6,928.83 (4th Qtr.) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for County Judge to sign the required documents.

Budget Appropriations:

61253

Pct 4 Rd. Maint/ CRC-Sunflower (1200/1100):
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(Taylor-Ware) and FM1925.
B. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds into Pct 4 Rd Maint (program 007) in the amount of $1,433.12 as well as interfund transfer to Pct 4 CRC Sunflower (program 186) in the amount of $60,904.38.

61083

CO2017 (1351):
a. Approval of 2017 estimated revenues for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017, in relation to bond proceeds, bond premium, and related issuance costs.
b. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $32,882,124.80 for proceeds received from Certificate of Obligation, Series 2017.

60970

Ref Bond, Series 2014A (1443):
A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for sale of property.
B. Approval of appropriation and interfund transfer in the amount of $1,289.00 to fund Debt Service Fund 1443.

27.

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).

Hidalgo County

61107

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 for 09-06-2017) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received;

B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 09-06-2017 resulted in no bids were received;

C. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for 09-06-2017, including, but not limited to, Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property or additional and/or necessary auctions.

60696

A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (Article 8) of current contract [C-15-255-09-01] with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for engineering services for, "On Call Services-Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO) Representation," to reflect extension of two (2) year term under the the same rate, terms, and conditions;

B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (Article 8) of pursuant to the current contract [C-15-255A-09-01] with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for engineering services for, "Traffic Studies County Wide Projects," to reflect the Extension of two (2) years including amendment/increase to Exhibit D-Contract Rates and Exhibit D-1-Fee Schedule as detailed in supporting documentation.

C. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 (Article 3-Period of Service) of current contract [C-13-305-10-07] with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for engineering services for: "Mile 3 Road Project" to reflect extension of two (2) year term under the the same rate, terms, and conditions.

D. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to WA1 [C-15-255-09-01] to Exhibit D1-Fee Schedule "increase" of $4,895.68 on a monthly basis from original WA1 [$7,681.76 to $12,577.44 (per month)] with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for engineering services for: "on call services" for the HCMPO".

Executive Office

61103

Pursuant to options for approval by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court:
A. Presentation of evaluation/scoring sheets as completed by the following staff: Asst. DA-Civil Section, Executive Office, and Employee Benefits; for Prepaid (Post Tax) Voluntary Legal Services for Hidalgo County Employees; with Option to:

1. Request vendors conduct presentation to Commissioners Court (Exhibit A, Section III, B) or;

2. Action to accept the scoring grid [for the purpose of ranking by CC] so as to proceed to the next phase of the process negotiation phase:
1st_________________________
2nd________________________

B. Authority to commence the negotiation process with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ by the following designated parties [HCCC to list names] with the Purchasing Department as a facilitator for the purpose of entering into an agreement.

Pct. 1

61233

Pct. 1 is requesting approval of the following for IOC Company LLC for FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements: Indian Hills under Contract C-16-399-12-13:

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion by IOC Company LLC, as submitted and recommended by project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group reflecting the date of August 14, 2017;

B. Application for Payment No. 4 (Final) in the amount of $392,921.24.

61235

Acceptance and approval for payment of Magic Valley Co-op invoice #214470-025 for labor, materials, transformer and installation of pump at mile 4 W. & FM 1925, in the amount of $3,828.92.

61221

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 "Valdez Rd" for Precinct No.1:

Professional Engineering Firms	Grade	Ranking
Perez Consulting Engineers	90.3
Melden & Hunt Inc.	89.6
R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp.	93.3

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to commence negotiations for a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for the Valdez Road Project for Precinct 1.

61224

A. Pursuant to current contract with L&G Engineering (Article 14), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of the following firms in connection with Contract #C-17-103-05-30 Mile 6 from Mile 9 to Mile 11:
1. R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC;
2. ETSI;
3. Professional Appraisal Services, Inc.;
4. HLH Appraisal Services;

B. Requesting approval of "Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1” to C-17-103-05-30 between Hidalgo County and L & G Engineering Consulting Engineers to revise Exhibit D-1 ESTIMATED MAN-HOUR BREAKDOWN to reflect the correct contract rates/hours.

Pct. 2

61271

Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with B2Z Engineering, LLC for professional engineering services for Pct. 2[as approved for negotiations on CC 08/01/17];

61276

Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement with Quintanilla, Headley & Assoc., Inc. for professional engineering services for Pct. 2[as approved for negotiations on CC 06/13/17].

Pct. 3

61018

A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 (Article 8) of current contract [C-15-161-11-17] with L&G Engineering, contracted project engineering for, "Veterans Boulevard (SH 495)," to reflect the revised Exhibit D-1;

B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 (Article 8) of current contract [C-15-161-11-17] with L&G Engineering, contracted project engineer for, Veterans Boulevard (SH 495)," to reflect the revised Exhibit D-1.

Pct. 4

61282

A. 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) "Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

ENGINEERING FIRMS:

Totals	B2Z	Entech Civil Engineers, Inc.	Landtech, Inc.
Scores	97	95	93
Ranking

B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the purposes of an "On Call"- Engineering Services for: (on call) "Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the No. 1 ranked firm ____________________________ .

61124

Approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $48,500.00 and Allowance Expenditure # 1 in the amount of $11,000.00 in connection with Pct. 4 Recovery and Motor Pool Improvement Project (C-17-067-03-21) with a new contract amount of $443,500.00 from contracted vendor, Synergy Builders of Texas and as recommended by project engineer, Halff & Associates subject to compliance HB1295 if and when applicable; with authority to execute documents.

IT Department:

61148

A. Requesting approval to purchase Uninterruptible Power Supply technology equipment(UPS) through Netsync Network Solutions DIR Contract (DIR-TSO-3151 EXP.7.2.19) in the amount of $55,504.42. Equipment purchase will be used as a contingency measure to be able to have all technology services functioning through any unforeseen electrical issues. Installation is included. (REQ#346377)

B. Requisition approval to purchase technology equipment through Netsync Network Solutions DIR Contract (DIR-TSO-3151 EXP. 7.2.19) in the amount of $98,689.90. The equipment will allow the county to utilize multiple internet connections, while also providing additional internet security. Installation is included. (REQ#346368)

Budget & Management

61042

Pursuant to RFP-Section III, requesting action including, but not limited to, the following options in connection with the evaluations of the responses received for project titled: Wellness Program Services 2017-199-08-09-YSS:

A) CC will score and evaluate; or,
B) Select/Appoint/Designate an Evaluation Committee, including but not limited to:
1. HC's Group Health Consultant, Alamo Insurance-Gary Looney; or,
2. Three (3) staff members as recommended by Ms. Flora Vazquez, Dir. Benefits Dept.: Angelica Tapia, Mari Lumbreras; and herself [Flora Vasquez];
3. Any combination of the above.

Sheriff's Office:

61279

A. Acceptance and approval to amend the Licensed Software and Professional Service agreement [Sole Source Declaration-CC-7/25/17] and as required by Tyler Technologies, Inc.to include the Jail Data Export in the amount of $7,990.00;

B. Acceptance and approval for a Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Wristband Modification/Commissary Enhancement for the Commissary in the amount of $10,780.00.

District Attorney

61173

Acceptance and approval of the following from contractor, Herrcon, LLC, for the “Construction of Space Pressure Control at the Autopsy Facility” as submitted and certified by engineer, Halff Associates, Project No. 2016-238-06-29-YSS:

A. AMENDED Certificate of Substantial Completion HCCC ai #58521 approved on 02-21-17 to include Liquidated damages in the amount of $7,700.00;
B. Change Order #2 reflecting unused owner’s allowance;
C. Application for payment #2 in the amount of 38,383.30;
D. Application for payment #3 (Final) in the amount of $7,250.00.

Co. Wide

60916

A. Acceptance and action on a request by vendor Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc. to withdraw their submitted bid in connection to RFB 2017-004-06-21-FAZ for: "Bulk Gasoline-On-Off-Highway Diesel Fuel & Other Related Misc. Products" for Hidalgo County;

B. Presentation of the responsible vendor, Arguindegui Management Co., LLC, dba, Arguindegui Oil Co, II, Ltd. submitting the lowest and best bid and meeting all specifications and/or requirements (as detailed in the supporting documentation contained herein) for the purpose of award and approval of contract for RFB No.: 2017-004-06-21-FAZ.: "Bulk Gasoline-On-Off-Highway Diesel Fuel & Other Related Misc. Products" for Hidalgo County.

28.

Open Forum

29.

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:

Real Estate Acquisition

Pending and/or potential litigation

61277

Consultation relating to possible legal aspects regarding SB 4

61170

Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids

61133

Civil Action Case No. 1:17-cv-690; Whole Woman's Health, et al. v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, et al.; In the US District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.

61219

C-8615-14-A; Michael Calvillo & Rosa Rivera v. Hidalgo County, et al

61255

Case No. 7:17-cv-00300; Elena Leal v Hidalgo County & Elizardo Ramos

61216

Claim of Dagoberto Salinas

30.

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)

31.

Open Session:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

61278

Consultation relating to possible legal aspects regarding SB 4

61171

Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids

61131

Civil Action Case No. 1:17-cv-690; Whole Woman's Health, et al. v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, et al.; In the US District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.

61220

C-8615-14-A; Michael Calvillo & Rosa Rivera v. Hidalgo County, et al