1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. AI -62221 Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects, maintenance and operations: A.) Pct. 1 - Milanos Road & Drainage Improvements B.) Pct. 4 - Mile 17 1/2 Roadway & Drainage Improvements C.) Pct. 3 - Mile 3 & Abram Road RDF Project 6. AI -62070 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 through the On Call Construction Materials Testing Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, contract # CHCDD1- 17-035-07-11 in the amount of $15,641.75 as it relates CMT Services for "Chaparral Drain Improvements", subject to Legal review. 7. AI -62211 2013 Bonds Budget 300-J-09 Project Pct.4 Approval to issue payment on the following item: Invoice No. PP11-16-2017 in the amount of $155,024.99 from Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 for reimbursement of labor, machine hours and fuel related to the construction of the J-09 Project (Pay Periods 11 through 16 of 2017). 8. AI -62220 Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to execute Requirements Agreements with primary and secondary vendors submitting the lowest and best bids per item meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.HCDD1-17-047-09-27 "Lubricants, Anti-Freeze, and Related Products", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. 9. AI -62222 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "On Call Professional Construction Material Testing Services" for HCDD1 Drainage System Projects. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Raba Kistner, Inc. 91 L&G Engineering 94 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 88 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of ___________________________, for the provisions of Construction Materials Services for Penitas Pump House Project. 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 11. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 12. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-62242 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. AI-62247 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-62135 2017 - Human Resources (1100) C. AI-62217 2017 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) D. AI-62218 2017 - CW Mech Shop (1200) E. AI-62225 2017 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100) F. AI-62216 2017 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) G. AI-62224 2017 - Adult Detention Center (1100) H. AI-62186 2017 - 370th DC (1100) I. AI-62183 2017 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100) J. AI-62189 2017 - Public Affairs (1100) K. AI-62200 2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) L. AI-62210 2017 - Child Protection Court (1100) M. AI-62228 2017 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) N. AI-62181 2017 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) O. AI-62165 2017 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) P. AI-62167 2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) Q. AI-62163 2017- Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) R. AI-62156 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) S. AI-62184 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept./ MAC (1293) T. AI-62157 2017 - Treasurer's Office (1100) U. AI-62158 2017 - Constable Pct. #2 (1285) V. AI-62154 2017 - Facilities Management (1100) Cty Wide Acct. W. AI-62153 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100) X. AI-62160 2017 - Auditor's Office (1100) Y. AI-62161 2017 - 430th District Court (1100) Z. AI-62166 2017 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100) BB. AI-62172 2017 - Tax Office (1100) CC. AI-62129 2017 - Planning Dept. (1100) DD. AI-62130 2017 - Elections (1100) EE. AI-62133 2017 - CC#8 (1100) FF. AI-62127 2017 - Fire Marshal (1100) GG. AI-62140 2017 - Fire Marshal (1100) HH. AI-62146 2017 - Tax Office (1246) II. AI-62149 2017 - 93rd DC (1100) 4. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-62209 Pct. 4: Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Road Maint (007) to Administration (005) in the amount of $1,056.90 to fund plotter expenditures. B. AI-62180 Co Comm (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Co Comm in the total amount of $10,000.00. C. AI-62178 General Litigation (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to General Litigation in the total amount of $76,000.00. D. AI-62179 Co Wide Law Enf (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Co Wide Law Enf in the total amount of $11,000.00. E. AI-62177 Nuisance Abatement Prg (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Nuisance Abatement Prg in the amount of $240.05. F. AI-62137 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Ext Prj (1200): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Valle Vista Rd Project to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Ext Project in the amount of $1,800.00 to fund project expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-62159 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-62022 District Clerk Fee report for the month of September 2017 $442,729.66 7. Executive Office: A. AI-62134 Approval of Right of Way Permits: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 1). M.A. Subdivision; Weslaco, TX; Proposing a bore, 12 inch casing to install a fire hydrant and will install a 6" waterline, from the centerline of Mile 11N go South 1,415 feet. Will bore Mile 4.5 from East to West and 2). Proposing a 2" waterline install a 3/4" meter service, centerline of Mile 11N go south 1,525 feet. Adalia Elizondo for Sharyland Water Supply: 1). To Bore road 180 lnf South of Margot Drive on Unnamed County Road Westside of La Homa Road within City of Mission, TX ETJ. B. AI-62138 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #114723 & 094471 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-62194 389th DC: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Administration (TACA) membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Ailynn Galvan, Assistant Court Coordinator, whom will be attending the 41st Annual TACA Education Conference, and the registration fee of $400 will include the membership fee, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-62197 County Court #6: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for, Raquel Nevarez with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. AI-62198 County Court #2: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Maria Elena Banning, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. AI-62201 398th DC: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Francisco Fuentes and Maribel Reyna, in the total amount of $150.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. AI-62204 Indigent Defense: Requesting approval to pay membership dues of $75.00 for Roberto Vega's membership with the Texas Association for Court Administration,with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. F. AI-62207 92nd DC: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Ana Judith De la Paz, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor G. AI-62142 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership due to the Texas District & County Attorneys Assosciation (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees in the total amount of $2,845.00. (Requistion #360055), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. H. AI-62143 Jail (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Chief Roy A. Quintanilha and Captain Belinda Madrigal in the amount of $30.00 each (requisition no. 359999) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. I. AI-62145 Jail (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Captain Adalberto Ruben Hinojosa in the amount of $48.00 (requisition no. 360000) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. J. AI-62173 DBM: Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (GFOA) Government Finance Officers Association membership dues for Sergio Cruz, Hidalgo County Budget Officer, in the amount of $150.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor. K. AI-62040 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the amount of $1,050.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal employees and auxiliary deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (Requisition # 359703). 9. Headstart: A. AI-62116 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: September 2017 B. AI-62117 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: September 2017 C. AI-62115 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Report for Program Year 2017-2018 D. AI-62114 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: September 2017 10. Urban County: A. AI-62164 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of San Juan and one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 11. Budget & Management: A. AI-62025 Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of Sept. 1, 2017 thru Sept. 29, 2017. 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 12. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRANET 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. AI-62136 Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 4 in connection with contract No. C- 16-281-11-15 -Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -YUMA AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT(from McColl Rd to 0.16 miles east of McColl Rd) as recommended by project inspector, Eugene Palacios and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. B. AI-61837 Requesting approval for Hidalgo County to participate in the Inter-local Purchasing System, aka T.I.P.S., Contract #2072816, for the lease of fleet vehicles with Enterprise Fleet Leasing and Management Services. C. AI-62050 Add/Delete fuel cards/users 1. Hidalgo County Headstart Program - add fuel card users 2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - delete fuel card user 3. Constable Pct. 3 - add fuel card user
11B. AI-62176 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $33,416.37 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 11C. AI-62175 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $774,749.27 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/05/17 to 10/18/17. 10/05-11/17 $313,469.06 10/12-18/17 $461,280.21 TOTAL $774,749.27 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
AI-62227 2017- CO2014- Pct4 Brewster Park (1345)
AI-62150 2018 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281)
County Judge's Office: A. AI-62174 2017 Annual Employee Toy Drive benefiting Hidalgo County Head Start students.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-62205 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jose C. Castaneda as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-62023 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Martin V. Castaneda, Isidro Rosales, and Ismael Garza, Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-62048 Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collection for the following entities: City of Granjeno
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-62016 Sheriff's Office - 2015 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to accept an extension in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2015. New termination date: February 28, 2018
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-62233 Discussion, consideration and action on update - TIF Reinvestment Zone #1, City of La Villa
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-62188 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period 10/30/2017: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Proposed Position Title Position Title Change 220-001 0097 Welder I Carpenter I C. AI-62229 Elections Dept. (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/30/2017: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Create 130- 001 0195 Elections Surveyor $0.00 $33,755.00
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-62123 Health - PHHS (1293): 1. Requesting approval to accept the Preventive Health and Health Services grant contract Amendment #537-17-0287-00001A in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of December 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign contract Amendment and related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $250,000.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriations in the amount of $102,273.00 for 12/01/2017 to 08/31/2018; $136,363.00 for 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019 and $11,364.00 for 09/01/2019 to 09/30/2019. 5. Approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance, effective 12/01/17: Employee # Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Allowance Amount 221171 340-070 0001 Public Health Technician I $4,080.00 B. AI-62077 Health & Human Services - MAC Program (1293): 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program in the amount of $143,382.55, including MAC Program income in the amount of $45,364.79. 2. Approval of 2017 appropriation in the amount of $188,747.34 for anticipated program expenses. C. AI-62169 Requesting approval to submit amendment request to the Department of State Health Services to amend the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract #537-18- 0176-00001. D. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures 2. AI-61966 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of November 1, 2017. 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 instructions. C. Approval of 2017 appropriations of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. E. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. AI-62139 Discussion, consideration and possible action for approval to submit general assistance grant from the Texas Veterans Commission in the amount of $300,000.00 with authorization for the County Judge to sign any and all appropriate documents.
Elections Administration: A. Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates.
Head Start Program: A. AI-62144 Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council for a One Year Term (according to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3))) Beginning in October (Pending Appointment: Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Precinct 4). B. AI-62112 Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Communities Unlimited, Inc. C. AI-62111 Discussion/Approval to Terminate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Special Services between Donna Independent School District (Donna ISD) and Hidalgo County Head Start Program
Planning Department: A. AI-62185 1. Preliminary Approval a. Starlight Subdivision- Pct. 4 (VDC Alberta Longoria, LP) (Raul Longoria Road & Alberta Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: AH, Engineer has submitted a CLOMR-F to FEMA under Case No. 17-06- 0902-C to remove proposed development out of flood zone “AH” and change to zone “B”. Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage system connecting to a detention pond discharging to the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes, Raul Longoria Road. b. J.V. Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Villarreal, Owner) (Mile 15 ½ North Road & Mile 6 West Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided within the existing low areas of the lots and by regrading the existing road side ditch for Mile 15 ½ North Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Elsa. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 15 ½ North Road. c. Yarely Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (BAZBAR, LLC.) (Mile 5 North Road & Doffing Road) No. of Lots: 6 Single Family; 3 Commercial Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be surface runoff received by a regraded Minnesota Road roadside ditch which will discharge into the existing TxDOT system. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D. Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road and 1 internal street to be paved. d. Taurus Estates No. 22 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (BAZBAR, LLC.) (Mile 4 North Road & Los Ebanos Road) No. of Lots: 17 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, will be provided by Storm Drainage System and by regrading the roadside ditches of Los Ebanos Road and Mile 4 North Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 4 North Road. Los Ebanos Road and 1 internal street to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. La Palmilla Apartments Subdivision - Pct. 4 (VDC Alberta Longoria, LP) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer pipe system discharging to a detention pond, draining out to the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes, Alberta Road. b. Eduardo’s No. 17 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Izaguirre Real Estates, Owner) (Mile 6 North Road & Trosper Road) No. of Lots: 78 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage system and detention will be accomplished by widening the existing 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 Alton Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road and 1 internal street. 3. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee a. Los Feliz Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels Jr., Owner) (Mile 22 ½ Road & Brushline Road) No. of Lots: 30 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Surface runoff into roadside ditch which connects to HCDD#1 facility. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, 28 OSSF installed Paved: Yes, Brushline Road. Final Approval with financial guarantee in the amount of $3,000.00 to secure the installation of 2 OSSF(S)
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-62234 1. Authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on October 17, 2017 Item 18.A. 2 only of AI#62125. 2. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of HIdalgo and the City of Pharr, regarding the Regional Linear Park Project.
Budget & Management: A. AI-62026 Requesting approval to submit 2018 Hidalgo County Formula Grant Program Application and approval to sign County Resolution.
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. Pct. 1 1. AI-62122 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc. as it relates to Geo Technical and Construction Materials Testing Services for Precinct No. 1 on an on-call basis. B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $32,408.86 as it relates to Geo Technical and Construction Materials Testing Services for Midway Road Improvement project. 2. AI-62232 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional service; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional surveyor services for Precinct No. 1, on an on call basis. Land Surveying Quintanilla, Headley & Associates JMC Surveying Evaluator 1 91 95 90 Evaluator 2 93 94 91 Evaluator 3 89 93 87 Average Score 91.0 94.0 89.3 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveyor services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm. 3. AI-62110 Authority to purchase twenty (20) 30 cubic yard heavy duty roll-off containers through TASB-BuyBoard awarded vendor, Wastequip Mfg. LLC, for HC Precinct No. 1 in the amount of $102,100.00 B. Pct. 4 1. AI-62236 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 submitted by Raba-Kistner, Inc. (C- 17-195-07-11) in the amount of $ 20,029.08, for project specific: Milo Ponce Park. C. District Attorney 1. AI-62027 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding 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 HC District Attorney’s Office. D. Co. Wide 1. AI-62155 A. Approval to update the authorized signee and/or applicable Commissioner to execute each of the awarded rental agreements of heavy equipment due to change in personnel: Precinct #1: ______________________________; Precinct #3: ______________________________; Precinct #4: ______________________________; B. Approval of rental agreements extensions, as permitted at the sole discretion of the County through C-16-058-05-03 (a and b), subject to compliance with HB 1295.
Open Forum
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-62237 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. AI-62213 Civil No. 15-cv-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr v Hidalgo County et,al and Civil No. 7:15- cv-477; Pedro Garcia, Jr. v Hidalgo County et al 22. 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. 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)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-62238 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. AI-62215 Civil No. 15-cv-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr v Hidalgo County et,al and Civil No. 7:15- cv-477; Pedro Garcia, Jr. v Hidalgo County et al 26. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. AI -62221 Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects, maintenance and operations: A.) Pct. 1 - Milanos Road & Drainage Improvements B.) Pct. 4 - Mile 17 1/2 Roadway & Drainage Improvements C.) Pct. 3 - Mile 3 & Abram Road RDF Project 6. AI -62070 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 through the On Call Construction Materials Testing Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, contract # CHCDD1- 17-035-07-11 in the amount of $15,641.75 as it relates CMT Services for "Chaparral Drain Improvements", subject to Legal review. 7. AI -62211 2013 Bonds Budget 300-J-09 Project Pct.4 Approval to issue payment on the following item: Invoice No. PP11-16-2017 in the amount of $155,024.99 from Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 for reimbursement of labor, machine hours and fuel related to the construction of the J-09 Project (Pay Periods 11 through 16 of 2017). 8. AI -62220 Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to execute Requirements Agreements with primary and secondary vendors submitting the lowest and best bids per item meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.HCDD1-17-047-09-27 "Lubricants, Anti-Freeze, and Related Products", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. 9. AI -62222 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "On Call Professional Construction Material Testing Services" for HCDD1 Drainage System Projects. FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Raba Kistner, Inc. 91 L&G Engineering 94 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 88 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of ___________________________, for the provisions of Construction Materials Services for Penitas Pump House Project. 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 11. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 12. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-62242 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. AI-62247 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-62135 2017 - Human Resources (1100) C. AI-62217 2017 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) D. AI-62218 2017 - CW Mech Shop (1200) E. AI-62225 2017 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100) F. AI-62216 2017 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) G. AI-62224 2017 - Adult Detention Center (1100) H. AI-62186 2017 - 370th DC (1100) I. AI-62183 2017 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100) J. AI-62189 2017 - Public Affairs (1100) K. AI-62200 2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) L. AI-62210 2017 - Child Protection Court (1100) M. AI-62228 2017 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) N. AI-62181 2017 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) O. AI-62165 2017 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) P. AI-62167 2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) Q. AI-62163 2017- Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) R. AI-62156 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) S. AI-62184 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept./ MAC (1293) T. AI-62157 2017 - Treasurer's Office (1100) U. AI-62158 2017 - Constable Pct. #2 (1285) V. AI-62154 2017 - Facilities Management (1100) Cty Wide Acct. W. AI-62153 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100) X. AI-62160 2017 - Auditor's Office (1100) Y. AI-62161 2017 - 430th District Court (1100) Z. AI-62166 2017 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100) BB. AI-62172 2017 - Tax Office (1100) CC. AI-62129 2017 - Planning Dept. (1100) DD. AI-62130 2017 - Elections (1100) EE. AI-62133 2017 - CC#8 (1100) FF. AI-62127 2017 - Fire Marshal (1100) GG. AI-62140 2017 - Fire Marshal (1100) HH. AI-62146 2017 - Tax Office (1246) II. AI-62149 2017 - 93rd DC (1100) 4. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-62209 Pct. 4: Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Road Maint (007) to Administration (005) in the amount of $1,056.90 to fund plotter expenditures. B. AI-62180 Co Comm (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Co Comm in the total amount of $10,000.00. C. AI-62178 General Litigation (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to General Litigation in the total amount of $76,000.00. D. AI-62179 Co Wide Law Enf (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Co Wide Law Enf in the total amount of $11,000.00. E. AI-62177 Nuisance Abatement Prg (1100): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Nuisance Abatement Prg in the amount of $240.05. F. AI-62137 Pct 2 Yuma Ave Ext Prj (1200): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Valle Vista Rd Project to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Ext Project in the amount of $1,800.00 to fund project expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-62159 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-62022 District Clerk Fee report for the month of September 2017 $442,729.66 7. Executive Office: A. AI-62134 Approval of Right of Way Permits: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 1). M.A. Subdivision; Weslaco, TX; Proposing a bore, 12 inch casing to install a fire hydrant and will install a 6" waterline, from the centerline of Mile 11N go South 1,415 feet. Will bore Mile 4.5 from East to West and 2). Proposing a 2" waterline install a 3/4" meter service, centerline of Mile 11N go south 1,525 feet. Adalia Elizondo for Sharyland Water Supply: 1). To Bore road 180 lnf South of Margot Drive on Unnamed County Road Westside of La Homa Road within City of Mission, TX ETJ. B. AI-62138 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #114723 & 094471 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-62194 389th DC: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Administration (TACA) membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Ailynn Galvan, Assistant Court Coordinator, whom will be attending the 41st Annual TACA Education Conference, and the registration fee of $400 will include the membership fee, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-62197 County Court #6: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for, Raquel Nevarez with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. AI-62198 County Court #2: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Maria Elena Banning, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. AI-62201 398th DC: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Francisco Fuentes and Maribel Reyna, in the total amount of $150.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. AI-62204 Indigent Defense: Requesting approval to pay membership dues of $75.00 for Roberto Vega's membership with the Texas Association for Court Administration,with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. F. AI-62207 92nd DC: Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association for Court Adm. membership dues in the amount of $75.00 for Ana Judith De la Paz, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor G. AI-62142 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership due to the Texas District & County Attorneys Assosciation (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees in the total amount of $2,845.00. (Requistion #360055), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. H. AI-62143 Jail (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Chief Roy A. Quintanilha and Captain Belinda Madrigal in the amount of $30.00 each (requisition no. 359999) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. I. AI-62145 Jail (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Captain Adalberto Ruben Hinojosa in the amount of $48.00 (requisition no. 360000) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. J. AI-62173 DBM: Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (GFOA) Government Finance Officers Association membership dues for Sergio Cruz, Hidalgo County Budget Officer, in the amount of $150.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor. K. AI-62040 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the amount of $1,050.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal employees and auxiliary deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (Requisition # 359703). 9. Headstart: A. AI-62116 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: September 2017 B. AI-62117 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: September 2017 C. AI-62115 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Report for Program Year 2017-2018 D. AI-62114 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: September 2017 10. Urban County: A. AI-62164 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of San Juan and one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 11. Budget & Management: A. AI-62025 Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of Sept. 1, 2017 thru Sept. 29, 2017. 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 12. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRANET 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. AI-62136 Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 4 in connection with contract No. C- 16-281-11-15 -Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -YUMA AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT(from McColl Rd to 0.16 miles east of McColl Rd) as recommended by project inspector, Eugene Palacios and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. B. AI-61837 Requesting approval for Hidalgo County to participate in the Inter-local Purchasing System, aka T.I.P.S., Contract #2072816, for the lease of fleet vehicles with Enterprise Fleet Leasing and Management Services. C. AI-62050 Add/Delete fuel cards/users 1. Hidalgo County Headstart Program - add fuel card users 2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - delete fuel card user 3. Constable Pct. 3 - add fuel card user
11B. AI-62176 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $33,416.37 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 11C. AI-62175 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $774,749.27 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/05/17 to 10/18/17. 10/05-11/17 $313,469.06 10/12-18/17 $461,280.21 TOTAL $774,749.27 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
AI-62227 2017- CO2014- Pct4 Brewster Park (1345)
AI-62150 2018 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281)
County Judge's Office: A. AI-62174 2017 Annual Employee Toy Drive benefiting Hidalgo County Head Start students.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-62205 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jose C. Castaneda as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-62023 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Martin V. Castaneda, Isidro Rosales, and Ismael Garza, Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-62048 Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collection for the following entities: City of Granjeno
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-62016 Sheriff's Office - 2015 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to accept an extension in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2015. New termination date: February 28, 2018
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-62233 Discussion, consideration and action on update - TIF Reinvestment Zone #1, City of La Villa
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-62188 Facilities Management (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period 10/30/2017: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Proposed Position Title Position Title Change 220-001 0097 Welder I Carpenter I C. AI-62229 Elections Dept. (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/30/2017: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Create 130- 001 0195 Elections Surveyor $0.00 $33,755.00
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-62123 Health - PHHS (1293): 1. Requesting approval to accept the Preventive Health and Health Services grant contract Amendment #537-17-0287-00001A in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of December 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign contract Amendment and related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $250,000.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriations in the amount of $102,273.00 for 12/01/2017 to 08/31/2018; $136,363.00 for 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019 and $11,364.00 for 09/01/2019 to 09/30/2019. 5. Approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance, effective 12/01/17: Employee # Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Allowance Amount 221171 340-070 0001 Public Health Technician I $4,080.00 B. AI-62077 Health & Human Services - MAC Program (1293): 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program in the amount of $143,382.55, including MAC Program income in the amount of $45,364.79. 2. Approval of 2017 appropriation in the amount of $188,747.34 for anticipated program expenses. C. AI-62169 Requesting approval to submit amendment request to the Department of State Health Services to amend the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract #537-18- 0176-00001. D. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures 2. AI-61966 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of November 1, 2017. 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 instructions. C. Approval of 2017 appropriations of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. E. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. AI-62139 Discussion, consideration and possible action for approval to submit general assistance grant from the Texas Veterans Commission in the amount of $300,000.00 with authorization for the County Judge to sign any and all appropriate documents.
Elections Administration: A. Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates.
Head Start Program: A. AI-62144 Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council for a One Year Term (according to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3))) Beginning in October (Pending Appointment: Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Precinct 4). B. AI-62112 Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Communities Unlimited, Inc. C. AI-62111 Discussion/Approval to Terminate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Special Services between Donna Independent School District (Donna ISD) and Hidalgo County Head Start Program
Planning Department: A. AI-62185 1. Preliminary Approval a. Starlight Subdivision- Pct. 4 (VDC Alberta Longoria, LP) (Raul Longoria Road & Alberta Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: AH, Engineer has submitted a CLOMR-F to FEMA under Case No. 17-06- 0902-C to remove proposed development out of flood zone “AH” and change to zone “B”. Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage system connecting to a detention pond discharging to the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes, Raul Longoria Road. b. J.V. Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Villarreal, Owner) (Mile 15 ½ North Road & Mile 6 West Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided within the existing low areas of the lots and by regrading the existing road side ditch for Mile 15 ½ North Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Elsa. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 15 ½ North Road. c. Yarely Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (BAZBAR, LLC.) (Mile 5 North Road & Doffing Road) No. of Lots: 6 Single Family; 3 Commercial Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be surface runoff received by a regraded Minnesota Road roadside ditch which will discharge into the existing TxDOT system. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua S.U.D. Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road and 1 internal street to be paved. d. Taurus Estates No. 22 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (BAZBAR, LLC.) (Mile 4 North Road & Los Ebanos Road) No. of Lots: 17 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, will be provided by Storm Drainage System and by regrading the roadside ditches of Los Ebanos Road and Mile 4 North Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 4 North Road. Los Ebanos Road and 1 internal street to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. La Palmilla Apartments Subdivision - Pct. 4 (VDC Alberta Longoria, LP) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer pipe system discharging to a detention pond, draining out to the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Paved: Yes, Alberta Road. b. Eduardo’s No. 17 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Izaguirre Real Estates, Owner) (Mile 6 North Road & Trosper Road) No. of Lots: 78 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage system and detention will be accomplished by widening the existing 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 Alton Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road and 1 internal street. 3. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee a. Los Feliz Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels Jr., Owner) (Mile 22 ½ Road & Brushline Road) No. of Lots: 30 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Surface runoff into roadside ditch which connects to HCDD#1 facility. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, 28 OSSF installed Paved: Yes, Brushline Road. Final Approval with financial guarantee in the amount of $3,000.00 to secure the installation of 2 OSSF(S)
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-62234 1. Authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on October 17, 2017 Item 18.A. 2 only of AI#62125. 2. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of HIdalgo and the City of Pharr, regarding the Regional Linear Park Project.
Budget & Management: A. AI-62026 Requesting approval to submit 2018 Hidalgo County Formula Grant Program Application and approval to sign County Resolution.
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. Pct. 1 1. AI-62122 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc. as it relates to Geo Technical and Construction Materials Testing Services for Precinct No. 1 on an on-call basis. B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $32,408.86 as it relates to Geo Technical and Construction Materials Testing Services for Midway Road Improvement project. 2. AI-62232 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional service; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional surveyor services for Precinct No. 1, on an on call basis. Land Surveying Quintanilla, Headley & Associates JMC Surveying Evaluator 1 91 95 90 Evaluator 2 93 94 91 Evaluator 3 89 93 87 Average Score 91.0 94.0 89.3 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveyor services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm. 3. AI-62110 Authority to purchase twenty (20) 30 cubic yard heavy duty roll-off containers through TASB-BuyBoard awarded vendor, Wastequip Mfg. LLC, for HC Precinct No. 1 in the amount of $102,100.00 B. Pct. 4 1. AI-62236 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 submitted by Raba-Kistner, Inc. (C- 17-195-07-11) in the amount of $ 20,029.08, for project specific: Milo Ponce Park. C. District Attorney 1. AI-62027 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding 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 HC District Attorney’s Office. D. Co. Wide 1. AI-62155 A. Approval to update the authorized signee and/or applicable Commissioner to execute each of the awarded rental agreements of heavy equipment due to change in personnel: Precinct #1: ______________________________; Precinct #3: ______________________________; Precinct #4: ______________________________; B. Approval of rental agreements extensions, as permitted at the sole discretion of the County through C-16-058-05-03 (a and b), subject to compliance with HB 1295.
Open Forum
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-62237 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. AI-62213 Civil No. 15-cv-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr v Hidalgo County et,al and Civil No. 7:15- cv-477; Pedro Garcia, Jr. v Hidalgo County et al 22. 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. 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)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-62238 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. AI-62215 Civil No. 15-cv-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr v Hidalgo County et,al and Civil No. 7:15- cv-477; Pedro Garcia, Jr. v Hidalgo County et al 26. Adjourn