1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 62892 Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects, maintenance and operations: A.) Pct. 4 - Alberta Drain B.) Pct. 4 - Schunior Drain / Tex Mex Project 6. 62830 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16 as it relates to Cesar Chavez Drain Ph II project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 7. 62880 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 5 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 8. 62900 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 of firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for: "Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT and 7T, Drainage Area Improvements". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Egnineering 98 Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. 96 TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. 95 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Services Agreements with the number one (1) ranked firm __________________________ for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for: "Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT and 7T Drainage Area Improvements". 9. 62912 2013 Bonds Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.1 A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $134,075.70 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-026-06-27-Pct.1 Lucero Del Norte Subdivision. Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E. -Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#632525 10. 62902 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of CMAR procurement packet, as drafted by B2Z Engineering (Construction Phase Services Engineer), in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2269, Subchapter F, Construction Manager At Risk, Two [2] Step Process, for the construction project titled: "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for HCDD1 New Administration Building". RFQ# HCDD1-18-002-01-17 (subject to Legal's final review of CMAR packet). 11. 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 C. 62898 C-5308-17-H; Arturo Valdez v. Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 12. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 62899 C-5308-17-H; Arturo Valdez v. Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 13. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 15. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 62932 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. 62935 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 62914 2017-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) B. 62903 2017 - Economic Development (1100) C. 62886 2017 - Auditor's Office (1100) D. 62888 2017 - County Court #2 (1100) E. 62858 2017 - DA CCP59 (1223) F. 62861 2017- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) G. 62817 2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) H. 62829 2017 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) I. 62764 2017 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) J. 62815 2017 - PHHS (1293) K. 62835 2017 - 93rd District Court (1100) L. 62843 2017 - Tax Office (1100) M. 62819 2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) 4. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 62916 CO2017 - Pct 2 (1351): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez(Bus 83-Nolana) Rd Prj to CO2017 - Pct 2 in the amount of $152,200.00 to fund equipment purchase. B. 62653 Pct 2 Adm. (1200): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund office supply expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. 62854 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. Executive Office: A. 62856 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #175072 7. Tax Refunds: A. 62837 Account Number Payer Amount S2982.99.000.0004.86 Shin-Etsu Polymer America Inc. $38,955.95 8. Budget & Management: A. 62735 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 November 16-30, 2017 in the amount of $63,854.94 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 62834 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of November 1, 2017 thru November 30, 2017. 9. 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 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. 62873 Approval of payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $98,248.13 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineers, C-16-161-08-09. B. 62907 1.) Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11326604 submitted by project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (P.O. 740893)- Mile 5 Project WA#1 in the amount of $ 2,974.66. 2.) Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11326620 submitted by project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (P.O. 768203) - Traffic Signal Warrant Study-SH 107/Sunflower Road WA#1 in the amount of $ 10,042.09. C. 62913 Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of payment of invoice #2017163-AA in the amount of $3,614.20 submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-165-07-06 [WA#1], for Nittler Road project. D. 62887 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #64-7 in the amount of $2,404.50 submitted by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-424-01-19 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Plena Vista Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvement project. E. 62872 Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $15,000.00 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the, "Precinct 2 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Palmer Palmer Pavilion/Les Gilmore Kitchen Renovation Project", through Contract# C-16-406-06-27, and as certified for payment by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. F. 62851 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# County Wide Shop Facility Project 12/01/17 20046 $8,563.54 760512 Off System Bridge Repair Detail Project 12/01/17 20047 $5,407.77 764295 Military Highway Extension Project 12/01/17 20049 $9,882.98 764596 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 12/01/17 20050 $5,618.98 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 12/01/17 20051 $56,545.40 770537 G. 62852 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Dicker Road Project 11/30/17 11326607 $3,272.29 749052 Regional Linear Park Project 11/30/17 11326608 $19,644.14 759102 Dicker Road Project 11/30/17 11326611 $12,904.80 762740 Eldora Road Project 11/30/17 11326616 $12,852.22 732796 Eldora Road Project 11/30/17 11326617 $116,130.90 764302 Rancho Blanco Rd Extension Project 11/30/17 11326618 $3,219.73 744762 Nolana Loop Road Project 11/30/17 11326619 $94,061.71 760468 H. 62831 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO # L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 11/30/17 11326622 $12,577.44 733569 I. 62839 PCT 1 Acceptance & approval of invoice 11326623 in the amount of $122,477.80 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. J. 62816 Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project Amount PO # 11326603 11-30-17 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $12,211.14 745880 11326609 11-30-17 South Detention Basin $10,500.00 735730 11326610 11-30-17 La Homa ROW WA #1 $5,400.00 671613 11326612 11-30-17 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2 $11,400.00 758025 11326613 11-30-17 Veteran's Blvd. WA #2 $65,290.00 763269 11326615 11-30-17 Mile 3 Phase III WA #3 $9,880.00 760253 K. 62749 Requesting approval of the Upgrade Agreement for the current Security Monitoring Services with Superior Alarms thru [awarded vendor BuyBoard coop contract 493-15] with authority for County Judge to execute same for upgrades including, but not limited to, for the following location: 101 S. 10th street Edinburg, Texas for a total $ 300.00 for the monitoring services are for a term of one (1) year commencing 09/01/2017 thru 08/31/18. L. 62724 Requesting authority to advertise with the approval of "Draft RFB procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications - requirements, draft requirements agreements etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County-Pct. 3) for: "Disposal of Waste Services" - RFB 2017-247-01-04-TDL including the re-advertising of the project if/when still necessary and/or required.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios A. 62915 Discussion and action on Resolution in support of Adopting Park in Pueblo De Palmas Phase 22 Subdivision
County Judge's Office: A. 62884 Presentation by Mr. Rolando Garza, Chief Appraiser regarding property appraisal process and appraisal protest procedures B. 62841 1.) Report from the Rio South Texas Economic Council. 2.) Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004. 3.) Approval of 2018 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $17,500.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 62904 Acknowledgement of receipt of three Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors video awards presented to Hidalgo County and Recognition of Public Affairs Department Multimedia Coordinator Jaclyn Treviño for her work on the award-winning videos.
District Attorney's Office: A. 62726 DA's Title IV-E (1100): 1. Approval of the REVISED Title IV-E Grant Budget (Contract #23941008) for October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents: a. Budget
Constable Pct. #3: A. 62774 Constable Pct. 3: Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jon Eric Garcia as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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. 62844 Appointment of Representative to the Urban Counties Policy Committee for 2018-2019 term C. 62860 Approval of Right of Way Permit: (Open Cut) 1. City of Mercedes - Mercedes, TX (Pct 1) D. 62821 Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 62857 Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto Insurance Agency in the amount of $2,211.87 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 62850 Sheriff's Office (1100): Ratification of effective date for the personnel action approved by Commissioners Court on December 5, 2017, AI-62741, from 12/11/17 to 11/27/17. C. 62890 Pct. 1 Administration (1200): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/02/18, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Amount Proposed Budgeted Amount Create 121-004 T034 Administrative Assistant I $0.00 $6,125.00/yr. - $12.76/hr. Create 121-004 T035 Administrative Assistant I $0.00 $3,062.00/yr. - $12.76/hr. 2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/02/18 Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Amount Proposed Budgeted Amount Position Title Change 121-005 0043 Truck Driver III Maintenance II $29,241.00 $29,241.00 3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
Urban County: A. 62889 "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors and Quality Investments for the demolition and reconstruction of the following: (1) Unit in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Weslaco, (1) unit in the City of Elsa and (2) units in the City of Mercedes in the total contract amount of $308,700.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors and (3) Units in the Countywide area and (1) unit in the City of San Juan in the total contract amount of $251,999.99 to Quality Investments.
Health & Human Services Department: A. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Fire Marshal's Office: A. 62751 Requesting approval for the destruction (through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office) of fire uniforms/gear due to exceeding 10 year expiration date.
Community Service Agency: A. 62836 Discussion, consideration, and possible action for approval to amend the PY 2017 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) No. 61170002636 budget as reflected in the amendment, with authorization for Jaime Longoria and Judge Ramon Garcia to sign any and all pertinent documents.
IT Department: A. 62845 Authorization and approval to purchase and to change the user's name through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Office: Description: User: Service Plan: Transfer From: Transfer To: MDN: Comm. Pct. 2 New Data Card Office Use Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99/month N/A N/A New # HC Planning Dept. Name Change N/A Nationwide Unlimited Voice w/ Email & Data Plus MHS Office Use Gilberto Pecina / ID#159131 956-358-8579
Elections Administration: A. 62744 Hold a public hearing to consider comments on the County of Hidalgo's participation in the Secretary of State's Countywide Polling Place Program for the November 7, 2017 Constitutional Amendment Election. B. 62814 1. Approval of 2017 certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for 2016 HAVA Program Income. 2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for HAVA Program Income Title 1 (1283) in the amount of $241,879.47. 3. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for HAVA Program Income Title 2 (1283) in the amount of $385,054.44.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. 62827 Requesting approval of Agreement for Right of Way Procurement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for FM 494(Shary Rd.) from FM 676 (Mile 5) to SH 107 RCSJ: 0864-01-072 with authority for the County Judge to sign required documentation.
Budget & Management A. Budget Appropriations: 1. 62855 Co. Records Mgmt (1238) Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,200.00 for the District Clerk (dept. 090) to fund records storage services (PO #766820).
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. 62905 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 332nd State District Court. 2. 62758 Requesting approval for reimbursement of $ 16.35 to Martha L. Salazar for the purchase of three (3) duplicate original vehicle titles [needed for auction] obtained at the Pharr TxDOT offices [as no Purchase Orders or Checks are accepted by TxDOT] with check to be issued after all processing procedures are completed. B. Pct. 1 1. 62877 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC for Precinct No. 1 on an on call basis [as approved to negotiate byHCCC on 10-31-17 thru R-AI # 62330]. C. Pct. 2 1. 62906 Requesting authority and approval to purchase one (1) used 2015 Caterpillar 926M (High Lift) Wheel Loader for Hidalgo County Precinct No.2 through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with cooperative purchasing program PCA, Contract# 3-170-17 in the amount of $152,200.00 inclusive of a warranty of 36 months or 3k hours subject to compliance with form 1295. D. Pct. 3 1. 62911 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of agreement Contract #17-311-12-12 with L&G Engineers for the provision of: (on call) Professional Engineering Services-Environmental (on an as needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 3, [as approved for negotiations on CC 10/31/17]; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of ($8,101.44) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineers for "Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment " services for project specific: [10 Acre Tract of Land of Texas Gardens Subdivision] located in Precinct 3, in connection to agreement # C-17-311-12-12. 2. 62790 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $354,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. through contract #13-133-12-03 to provide Engineering Services required for the preparation of the Right-of-Way Acquisition for an estimated amount of 22 parcels and Compensable Utility Management, for Precinct 3 Shary Road (FM 494) project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to SH 107. E. Pct. 4 1. 62805 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services for the following disciplines: b. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" and as nominated and approved by CC on 10-31-17 (AI-62182) for Professional Architectural Servicesfor the "Design & Construction of a County Services Facility" located in Precinct No. 4. Architectural Firms Gomez-Mendez-Saenz,Inc. Ortiz Architecture & Environment, LLC Rike-Ogden-Figueroa-Allex Architects, Inc. Evaluator 1 87 90 100 Evaluator 2 97 96 99 Evaluator 3 97 95 98 Evaluator 4 95 94 99 Evaluator 5 96 95 98 Final Score 472 470 494 Ranking c. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" and as nominated and approved by CC on 10-31-17 (AI-62182) for Professional GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services for the "Design & Construction of a County Services Facility" located in Precinct No. 4. Engineering Firms Millennium Engineers Group Professional Service Industries, Inc. Yzaguirre Engineering Group, LLC Evaluator 1 100 92 93 Evaluator 2 98 99 96 Evaluator 3 99 98 97 Evaluator 4 100 90 96 Evaluator 5 97 98 94 Final Score 494 477 476 Ranking d. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" and as nominated and approved by CC on 10-31-17 (AI-62182) for Professional Surveying Servicesfor the "Design & Construction of a County Services Facility" located in Precinct No. 4. Surveying Firms Melden & Hunt, Inc. Sames Engineering & Surveying Chavez Automated Design Consultants Corporation (CAD) Evaluator 1 90 100 93 Evaluator 2 96 98 92 Evaluator 3 99 95 94 Evaluator 4 94 98 94 Evaluator 5 95 97 90 Final Score 474 488 463 Ranking e. Authority for the Purchasing Dept. to negotiate professional services agreements with the number one (1) ranked firms for the disciplines herein: Architectural Services: ; GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services: & Surveying Services: . F. Sheriff's Office 1. 62846 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2)(3): an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county; (3) an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property including compliance with Texas Commission on Jail Standards; B. Pursuant to statutory exemption herein, action to approve an exception from Hidalgo County current Purchasing Policies and Procedures [Chapter VIII, Section 8.03 amended] requiring at least three (3) written quotations for purchases over $3,500.01 but less than $50K; C. Approval to accept and approve a Requisition and process a Purchase Order in the amount of $17,388.17 to Security Design Inc., dba, Cornerstone Detention Products [part of the Cornerstone Group of Companies] including authority for the Sheriff or County Judge to execute required Scope of Work document for the repairs to cell doors and thus comply with Tx. Comm. on Jail Standards. G. Adult Probation 1. 62866 Acceptance and approval of partial payments for for two on-going renovation projects at the HC Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility [SATF], [Restroom Renos. & Facility Door] to awarded JOC vendor Alpha Building Corporation as follow: A. Application #s1 & 2 totaling $68,700.67 for the SATF Restroom Renovation Project ( through PO #768014); and, B. Application #s 1 & 2 totaling $11,885.60 for the SATF Facility Door Project (through PO #767950) H. WIC 1. 62908 Acceptance and approval of "Third Amendment" to the lease agreement [C-13-213-01-14], between Hidalgo County WIC Program to reflect name change of lessor from Jose I. Ramirez to P and ARL, LLC. subject to compliance of form 1295. I. Executive Office 1. 62560 A. Requesting approval of an "Amended" Sole Source Declaration [CC approved 2011] for Palm Valley Animal Center to include the language which continues said declaration unless otherwise revoked by HCCC as circumstances and facts remain the same; B. Requesting approval of Contract # C-17-268-12-12 [under the existing and amended sole source declaration] with Palm Valley Animal Center for “Hidalgo County-Impoundment and Quarantine of Small Animals” effective January 01, 2018 through December 31, 2018. J. Health & Human Services 1. 62822 Acceptance and approval of Third Amendment [subject to legal counsel review] to current Contract #C-14-988-02-11 for the provision of professional services in connection with the "Medicaid 1115 Waiver Texas Health Transformation and Quality Improvement Program" with Ken Nolting, dba, Nolting Consulting Services due to the State of Texas' extension of the 1115 Waiver Program through 2018 [and as permitted under the terms of the agreement].
Open Forum
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. 62893 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. 62869 C-5679-15-I; Rolando Garcia v. Hidalgo County 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. 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. 62894 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. 62870 C-5679-15-I; Rolando Garcia v. Hidalgo County 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 26. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 62892 Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects, maintenance and operations: A.) Pct. 4 - Alberta Drain B.) Pct. 4 - Schunior Drain / Tex Mex Project 6. 62830 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16 as it relates to Cesar Chavez Drain Ph II project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 7. 62880 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 5 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 8. 62900 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 of firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for: "Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT and 7T, Drainage Area Improvements". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Egnineering 98 Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. 96 TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. 95 C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Services Agreements with the number one (1) ranked firm __________________________ for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for: "Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT and 7T Drainage Area Improvements". 9. 62912 2013 Bonds Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.1 A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $134,075.70 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-026-06-27-Pct.1 Lucero Del Norte Subdivision. Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E. -Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#632525 10. 62902 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of CMAR procurement packet, as drafted by B2Z Engineering (Construction Phase Services Engineer), in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2269, Subchapter F, Construction Manager At Risk, Two [2] Step Process, for the construction project titled: "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for HCDD1 New Administration Building". RFQ# HCDD1-18-002-01-17 (subject to Legal's final review of CMAR packet). 11. 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 C. 62898 C-5308-17-H; Arturo Valdez v. Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 12. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 62899 C-5308-17-H; Arturo Valdez v. Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 13. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 15. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 62932 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. 62935 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 62914 2017-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) B. 62903 2017 - Economic Development (1100) C. 62886 2017 - Auditor's Office (1100) D. 62888 2017 - County Court #2 (1100) E. 62858 2017 - DA CCP59 (1223) F. 62861 2017- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) G. 62817 2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) H. 62829 2017 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) I. 62764 2017 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) J. 62815 2017 - PHHS (1293) K. 62835 2017 - 93rd District Court (1100) L. 62843 2017 - Tax Office (1100) M. 62819 2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) 4. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 62916 CO2017 - Pct 2 (1351): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez(Bus 83-Nolana) Rd Prj to CO2017 - Pct 2 in the amount of $152,200.00 to fund equipment purchase. B. 62653 Pct 2 Adm. (1200): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund office supply expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. 62854 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. Executive Office: A. 62856 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #175072 7. Tax Refunds: A. 62837 Account Number Payer Amount S2982.99.000.0004.86 Shin-Etsu Polymer America Inc. $38,955.95 8. Budget & Management: A. 62735 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 November 16-30, 2017 in the amount of $63,854.94 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 62834 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of November 1, 2017 thru November 30, 2017. 9. 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 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. 62873 Approval of payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $98,248.13 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineers, C-16-161-08-09. B. 62907 1.) Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11326604 submitted by project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (P.O. 740893)- Mile 5 Project WA#1 in the amount of $ 2,974.66. 2.) Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11326620 submitted by project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (P.O. 768203) - Traffic Signal Warrant Study-SH 107/Sunflower Road WA#1 in the amount of $ 10,042.09. C. 62913 Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of payment of invoice #2017163-AA in the amount of $3,614.20 submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-165-07-06 [WA#1], for Nittler Road project. D. 62887 Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #64-7 in the amount of $2,404.50 submitted by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-424-01-19 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Plena Vista Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvement project. E. 62872 Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $15,000.00 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the, "Precinct 2 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Palmer Palmer Pavilion/Les Gilmore Kitchen Renovation Project", through Contract# C-16-406-06-27, and as certified for payment by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. F. 62851 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# County Wide Shop Facility Project 12/01/17 20046 $8,563.54 760512 Off System Bridge Repair Detail Project 12/01/17 20047 $5,407.77 764295 Military Highway Extension Project 12/01/17 20049 $9,882.98 764596 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 12/01/17 20050 $5,618.98 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 12/01/17 20051 $56,545.40 770537 G. 62852 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Dicker Road Project 11/30/17 11326607 $3,272.29 749052 Regional Linear Park Project 11/30/17 11326608 $19,644.14 759102 Dicker Road Project 11/30/17 11326611 $12,904.80 762740 Eldora Road Project 11/30/17 11326616 $12,852.22 732796 Eldora Road Project 11/30/17 11326617 $116,130.90 764302 Rancho Blanco Rd Extension Project 11/30/17 11326618 $3,219.73 744762 Nolana Loop Road Project 11/30/17 11326619 $94,061.71 760468 H. 62831 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO # L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 11/30/17 11326622 $12,577.44 733569 I. 62839 PCT 1 Acceptance & approval of invoice 11326623 in the amount of $122,477.80 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. J. 62816 Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project Amount PO # 11326603 11-30-17 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $12,211.14 745880 11326609 11-30-17 South Detention Basin $10,500.00 735730 11326610 11-30-17 La Homa ROW WA #1 $5,400.00 671613 11326612 11-30-17 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2 $11,400.00 758025 11326613 11-30-17 Veteran's Blvd. WA #2 $65,290.00 763269 11326615 11-30-17 Mile 3 Phase III WA #3 $9,880.00 760253 K. 62749 Requesting approval of the Upgrade Agreement for the current Security Monitoring Services with Superior Alarms thru [awarded vendor BuyBoard coop contract 493-15] with authority for County Judge to execute same for upgrades including, but not limited to, for the following location: 101 S. 10th street Edinburg, Texas for a total $ 300.00 for the monitoring services are for a term of one (1) year commencing 09/01/2017 thru 08/31/18. L. 62724 Requesting authority to advertise with the approval of "Draft RFB procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications - requirements, draft requirements agreements etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County-Pct. 3) for: "Disposal of Waste Services" - RFB 2017-247-01-04-TDL including the re-advertising of the project if/when still necessary and/or required.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios A. 62915 Discussion and action on Resolution in support of Adopting Park in Pueblo De Palmas Phase 22 Subdivision
County Judge's Office: A. 62884 Presentation by Mr. Rolando Garza, Chief Appraiser regarding property appraisal process and appraisal protest procedures B. 62841 1.) Report from the Rio South Texas Economic Council. 2.) Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004. 3.) Approval of 2018 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $17,500.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 62904 Acknowledgement of receipt of three Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors video awards presented to Hidalgo County and Recognition of Public Affairs Department Multimedia Coordinator Jaclyn Treviño for her work on the award-winning videos.
District Attorney's Office: A. 62726 DA's Title IV-E (1100): 1. Approval of the REVISED Title IV-E Grant Budget (Contract #23941008) for October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents: a. Budget
Constable Pct. #3: A. 62774 Constable Pct. 3: Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jon Eric Garcia as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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. 62844 Appointment of Representative to the Urban Counties Policy Committee for 2018-2019 term C. 62860 Approval of Right of Way Permit: (Open Cut) 1. City of Mercedes - Mercedes, TX (Pct 1) D. 62821 Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 62857 Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto Insurance Agency in the amount of $2,211.87 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 62850 Sheriff's Office (1100): Ratification of effective date for the personnel action approved by Commissioners Court on December 5, 2017, AI-62741, from 12/11/17 to 11/27/17. C. 62890 Pct. 1 Administration (1200): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/02/18, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Amount Proposed Budgeted Amount Create 121-004 T034 Administrative Assistant I $0.00 $6,125.00/yr. - $12.76/hr. Create 121-004 T035 Administrative Assistant I $0.00 $3,062.00/yr. - $12.76/hr. 2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/02/18 Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Amount Proposed Budgeted Amount Position Title Change 121-005 0043 Truck Driver III Maintenance II $29,241.00 $29,241.00 3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
Urban County: A. 62889 "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors and Quality Investments for the demolition and reconstruction of the following: (1) Unit in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Weslaco, (1) unit in the City of Elsa and (2) units in the City of Mercedes in the total contract amount of $308,700.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors and (3) Units in the Countywide area and (1) unit in the City of San Juan in the total contract amount of $251,999.99 to Quality Investments.
Health & Human Services Department: A. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Fire Marshal's Office: A. 62751 Requesting approval for the destruction (through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office) of fire uniforms/gear due to exceeding 10 year expiration date.
Community Service Agency: A. 62836 Discussion, consideration, and possible action for approval to amend the PY 2017 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) No. 61170002636 budget as reflected in the amendment, with authorization for Jaime Longoria and Judge Ramon Garcia to sign any and all pertinent documents.
IT Department: A. 62845 Authorization and approval to purchase and to change the user's name through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Office: Description: User: Service Plan: Transfer From: Transfer To: MDN: Comm. Pct. 2 New Data Card Office Use Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99/month N/A N/A New # HC Planning Dept. Name Change N/A Nationwide Unlimited Voice w/ Email & Data Plus MHS Office Use Gilberto Pecina / ID#159131 956-358-8579
Elections Administration: A. 62744 Hold a public hearing to consider comments on the County of Hidalgo's participation in the Secretary of State's Countywide Polling Place Program for the November 7, 2017 Constitutional Amendment Election. B. 62814 1. Approval of 2017 certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for 2016 HAVA Program Income. 2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for HAVA Program Income Title 1 (1283) in the amount of $241,879.47. 3. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for HAVA Program Income Title 2 (1283) in the amount of $385,054.44.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. 62827 Requesting approval of Agreement for Right of Way Procurement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for FM 494(Shary Rd.) from FM 676 (Mile 5) to SH 107 RCSJ: 0864-01-072 with authority for the County Judge to sign required documentation.
Budget & Management A. Budget Appropriations: 1. 62855 Co. Records Mgmt (1238) Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,200.00 for the District Clerk (dept. 090) to fund records storage services (PO #766820).
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. 62905 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 332nd State District Court. 2. 62758 Requesting approval for reimbursement of $ 16.35 to Martha L. Salazar for the purchase of three (3) duplicate original vehicle titles [needed for auction] obtained at the Pharr TxDOT offices [as no Purchase Orders or Checks are accepted by TxDOT] with check to be issued after all processing procedures are completed. B. Pct. 1 1. 62877 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC for Precinct No. 1 on an on call basis [as approved to negotiate byHCCC on 10-31-17 thru R-AI # 62330]. C. Pct. 2 1. 62906 Requesting authority and approval to purchase one (1) used 2015 Caterpillar 926M (High Lift) Wheel Loader for Hidalgo County Precinct No.2 through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with cooperative purchasing program PCA, Contract# 3-170-17 in the amount of $152,200.00 inclusive of a warranty of 36 months or 3k hours subject to compliance with form 1295. D. Pct. 3 1. 62911 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of agreement Contract #17-311-12-12 with L&G Engineers for the provision of: (on call) Professional Engineering Services-Environmental (on an as needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 3, [as approved for negotiations on CC 10/31/17]; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of ($8,101.44) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineers for "Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment " services for project specific: [10 Acre Tract of Land of Texas Gardens Subdivision] located in Precinct 3, in connection to agreement # C-17-311-12-12. 2. 62790 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $354,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. through contract #13-133-12-03 to provide Engineering Services required for the preparation of the Right-of-Way Acquisition for an estimated amount of 22 parcels and Compensable Utility Management, for Precinct 3 Shary Road (FM 494) project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to SH 107. E. Pct. 4 1. 62805 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services for the following disciplines: b. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" and as nominated and approved by CC on 10-31-17 (AI-62182) for Professional Architectural Servicesfor the "Design & Construction of a County Services Facility" located in Precinct No. 4. Architectural Firms Gomez-Mendez-Saenz,Inc. Ortiz Architecture & Environment, LLC Rike-Ogden-Figueroa-Allex Architects, Inc. Evaluator 1 87 90 100 Evaluator 2 97 96 99 Evaluator 3 97 95 98 Evaluator 4 95 94 99 Evaluator 5 96 95 98 Final Score 472 470 494 Ranking c. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" and as nominated and approved by CC on 10-31-17 (AI-62182) for Professional GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services for the "Design & Construction of a County Services Facility" located in Precinct No. 4. Engineering Firms Millennium Engineers Group Professional Service Industries, Inc. Yzaguirre Engineering Group, LLC Evaluator 1 100 92 93 Evaluator 2 98 99 96 Evaluator 3 99 98 97 Evaluator 4 100 90 96 Evaluator 5 97 98 94 Final Score 494 477 476 Ranking d. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" and as nominated and approved by CC on 10-31-17 (AI-62182) for Professional Surveying Servicesfor the "Design & Construction of a County Services Facility" located in Precinct No. 4. Surveying Firms Melden & Hunt, Inc. Sames Engineering & Surveying Chavez Automated Design Consultants Corporation (CAD) Evaluator 1 90 100 93 Evaluator 2 96 98 92 Evaluator 3 99 95 94 Evaluator 4 94 98 94 Evaluator 5 95 97 90 Final Score 474 488 463 Ranking e. Authority for the Purchasing Dept. to negotiate professional services agreements with the number one (1) ranked firms for the disciplines herein: Architectural Services: ; GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services: & Surveying Services: . F. Sheriff's Office 1. 62846 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2)(3): an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county; (3) an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property including compliance with Texas Commission on Jail Standards; B. Pursuant to statutory exemption herein, action to approve an exception from Hidalgo County current Purchasing Policies and Procedures [Chapter VIII, Section 8.03 amended] requiring at least three (3) written quotations for purchases over $3,500.01 but less than $50K; C. Approval to accept and approve a Requisition and process a Purchase Order in the amount of $17,388.17 to Security Design Inc., dba, Cornerstone Detention Products [part of the Cornerstone Group of Companies] including authority for the Sheriff or County Judge to execute required Scope of Work document for the repairs to cell doors and thus comply with Tx. Comm. on Jail Standards. G. Adult Probation 1. 62866 Acceptance and approval of partial payments for for two on-going renovation projects at the HC Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility [SATF], [Restroom Renos. & Facility Door] to awarded JOC vendor Alpha Building Corporation as follow: A. Application #s1 & 2 totaling $68,700.67 for the SATF Restroom Renovation Project ( through PO #768014); and, B. Application #s 1 & 2 totaling $11,885.60 for the SATF Facility Door Project (through PO #767950) H. WIC 1. 62908 Acceptance and approval of "Third Amendment" to the lease agreement [C-13-213-01-14], between Hidalgo County WIC Program to reflect name change of lessor from Jose I. Ramirez to P and ARL, LLC. subject to compliance of form 1295. I. Executive Office 1. 62560 A. Requesting approval of an "Amended" Sole Source Declaration [CC approved 2011] for Palm Valley Animal Center to include the language which continues said declaration unless otherwise revoked by HCCC as circumstances and facts remain the same; B. Requesting approval of Contract # C-17-268-12-12 [under the existing and amended sole source declaration] with Palm Valley Animal Center for “Hidalgo County-Impoundment and Quarantine of Small Animals” effective January 01, 2018 through December 31, 2018. J. Health & Human Services 1. 62822 Acceptance and approval of Third Amendment [subject to legal counsel review] to current Contract #C-14-988-02-11 for the provision of professional services in connection with the "Medicaid 1115 Waiver Texas Health Transformation and Quality Improvement Program" with Ken Nolting, dba, Nolting Consulting Services due to the State of Texas' extension of the 1115 Waiver Program through 2018 [and as permitted under the terms of the agreement].
Open Forum
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. 62893 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. 62869 C-5679-15-I; Rolando Garcia v. Hidalgo County 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. 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. 62894 Pending/potential litigation - Notice of Claim: Donna TIRZ #1 D. 62870 C-5679-15-I; Rolando Garcia v. Hidalgo County 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 26. Adjourn