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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
January 9, 2018
9:30 A.M.
                                          

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

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 63145   Requesting approval of revisions to the Hidalgo County Small Town Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines previously approved on 11/21/17
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 63067   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
 
7.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. 63113   Constable Pct. 4 - TTBH (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and County of Hidalgo by and through the Office of Constable Pct. 4.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.
 
8.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 63104   1. Authorization and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office (SNA), Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department with regards to certain emergency situations.
2. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign document.
 
9.   Executive Office:
 
A.   Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following: 
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B. 63148   1. Presentation by P,R & S, LLC of Hidalgo County's Master Plan.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Hidalgo County's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
 
C. 63037   Introduction/approval of new officers for the Hidalgo County Library System for 2018-2020 as follows:
President - Kathleen Horan from the McAllen Public Library
Vice-President - Yenni Espinoza from the Penitas Library
Secretary - Mayra Rocha from the Speer Memorial Library in Mission
 
D. 63045  
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100):
1. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2018 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $939,409.00 for DSHS Contract #537-18-0127-00036-A01 in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2018 county allocation match in the amount of $248,109.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - DSHS Contract #537-18-0127-00036-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
TOTAL PAYMENT AMOUNT $1,187,518.00
 
E. 63047  
Approval of Field Agreement among USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services and Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Wildlife Services and Texas Wildlife Damage Management Association, Inc. and Hidalgo County
 
F. 63005   Approval of 2018 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum in the amount of $10,000.00
 
G. 63006   Approval of 2018 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Mission Historical Museum in the amount of $10,000.00
 
10.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 63102   Justice of the Peace Pct. 5 (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary
Create 069-001 0002 Court Coordinator $45,923.00
Create 069-001 0003 Assistant Court Coordinator $36,455.00
Create 069-001 0004 Clerk III $26,796.00

Constable Pct. 5 (1100):
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary
Create 295-001 0002 Chief Deputy Constable I $62,784.00
Create 295-001 0003 Deputy Constable $44,577.00
Create 295-001 0004 Administrative Assistant II $28,940.00

Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 291-001 0015 Deputy Constable Step I $44,577.00

4. Approval of transfers.
 
C. 63122   Sheriff (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 1/22/2018:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted
Salary
Create 280-001 0430 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00
 
D. 63077   Tax Office (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 1/22/2018:
Action Dept./ Program Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount
Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0169 Executive Assistant II $1,500.00 $0.00
Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0019 Executive Assistant II $0.00 $1,500.00
 
E. 63079   Health & Human Services - ZIKA HRSA/ZIKA CMM (1293):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary
Create 340-073 0001 Community Health Worker $13,398.00
340-074 $13,398.00
Total $26,796.00
Create 340-073 0002 Community Health Worker $13,398.00
340-074 $13,398.00
Total $26,796.00
Create 340-073 0003 Community Health Worker $13,398.00
340-074 $13,398.00
Total $26,796.00
Create 340-073 0004 Licensed Vocational Nurse II $22,961.50
340-074 $22,961.50
Total $45,923.00
Create 340-073 0005 Licensed Vocational Nurse II $22,961.50
340-074 $22,961.50
Total $45,923.00
Create 340-073 0006 Licensed Vocational Nurse II $22,961.50
340-074 $22,961.50
Total $45,923.00
Create 340-073 0007 Social Worker $22,961.50
340-074 $22,961.50
Total $45,923.00
 
F. 63168   93rd District Court (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 1/01/2018:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Net Change
Salary Adjustment 002-001 0003 Bailiff $43,359.00 $50,395.00 $7,036.00
Interpreter Pay Adjustment $4,000.00 $6,000.00 $2,000.00
Salary Increase 002-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator $41,816.00 $51,816.00 $10,000.00
 
G. 63178   398th District Court:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 1/01/2018:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Net Change
Salary Increase 009-001 0003 Assistant Court Coordinator $55,000.00 $57,500.00 $2,500.00
 
H. 63180   139th District Court (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 1/01/2018:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Net Change
Salary Increase 003-001 0002 Court Coordinator $61,192.00 $63,500.00 $2,308.00
Salary Increase 003-001 0003 Bailiff $50,395.00 $55,000.00 $4,605.00
$6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00
Salary Increase 003-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator $59,028.00 $61,000.00 $1,972.00
 
I. 63154   Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval to extend Temporary positions listed for 12 weeks beginning 01/01/2018 and ending 03/16/2018, as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed
Budgeted Salary/
Hourly Rate
Extend Temporary Full-Time position 121-005 T162 Maintenance III $9,298.00/yr. - $19.37/hr.
 
11.   Urban County:
 
A. 63076   1. Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Executive Director as the Civil Rights Officer to ensure compliance for the following:
  • Nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations implementing Section 504, Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Officer(s) for the 2016 Colonia Economically Distressed Areas Program Fund (CEDAP) TDA Contract No. 7127005
2. Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Executive Director as the Labor Standards Officer to ensure compliance for the following:
  • The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations implementing Davis-Bacon Labor Standards for the 2016 Colonia Economically Distressed Areas Program Fund (CEDAP) TDA Contract No. 7127005
 
B. 63080   Requesting approval to cancel the application of Pablo & Margarita Gonzalez at the request of homeowner. Commissioner’s Court approved applicant for assistance on November 21, 2017 (Agenda item #42761).
 
C. 63085   Requesting approval of a program amendment for the City of La Villa FY’s 27, 28 & 29 (2014, 2015 & 2016) work plans. The amendment will modify the current scope of work from a 200,000 gallon to a 100,000 gallon elevated water storage tank.
 
D. 63075  
1.) Urban County Program is requesting County Commissioner’s Court approval of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) templates for the following Civil Rights requirements for the 2016 Colonia Economically Distressed Areas Program Fund (CEDAP) TDA Contract No. 7217005:
A.) Section 3 Policy (A1002);
B.) Excessive Force Policy (A1003);
C.) Section 504 Policy Against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures (A1004);
D.) Fair Housing Policy (A1015), and
E.) Code of Conduct (TDA Template).

2.) Consideration and approval of Resolution regarding Civil Rights for the 2016 Colonia Economically Distressed Areas Program Fund (CEDAP) TDA Contract No. 7127005.
3.) Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all contractual documents associated with the aforementioned policies/procedures/resolution as required by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
 
E. 63070   "Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase furniture (shelving) through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Choice Partners awarded vendor, Library Interiors of Texas (contract # 14/022CG-07). The amount of purchase is $12,648.12 (quote attached) funded thru UCP FY 30 (2017) Public Service (General) Library funds.
 
F. 63064   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (Article 3) of the current contract with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for engineering services for the City of Weslaco - 2016 Waterline Improvements Phase 2, to reflect an extension of one (1) year term under the same rate, terms, and conditions.
 
G. 63053   The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a budget & program amendment for the City of Peñitas. The proposed amendment is for the Fiscal Years 25, 26, 28 & 29 (2012, 2013, 2015 & 2016) Work Plans.
 
12.   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
 
13.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 63082   Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Community Service Block Grant (CBSG) contract #61180002861 in the amount of $309,856.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the program year 2018 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
B. 63081   Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) contract #58180002784 in the amount of $4,042,073.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2018 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
14.   Elections Administration:
 
A.   Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates.
 
15.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 63100   Appointment of board member to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors
 
B. 63136   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 26 associated with the Mile 6W Road Improvements Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356)
 
16.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 63162   Appointment of member to the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) Board by Commissioner Pct. 2 effective 2/1/18.
 
B. 63155   Requesting approval to accept counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 1 and 4 for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
 
C. 63160   Requesting approval to accept counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 3 for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
 
17.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 63169   1. Discussion, consideration and action authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the LRGVDC for the Regional Solid Waste Grant Program FY2018-2019.
2. Approval of a Resolution supporting the Regional Solid Waste Grant Application.
 
B. 63163   Requesting approval of the following items for RGV Asphalt for the Pct. 4- Road Improvements to Sunflower Road Project, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Julio Cerda, PE- South Texas Infrastructure Group for contract # C-17-128-06-27:
1. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $24,161.34
2. Application for Retainage release in the amount of $8,987.68
3. Acceptance of Certificate of Construction Completion, reflecting the date of December 19, 2017.
 
C. 63146  
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Professional Engineering Services Agreement#C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the purposes of [to include the 2017 contract rates as allowed and stated under Article 5 Compensation and Fees & Section 5.2 , Special Services] for "Job Specific" Project:"10th Street Extension (from SH 107 to FM 1925) located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable].

2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to Work Authorization No. 2 in connection to Professional Services Agreement# C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the purposes of [amending “Exhibit B-Services to be provided by the Engineer, Exhibit C-Work Schedule, Exhibit D-1-Project Estimated Fee Schedule] for Project:10th Street Expansion” located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable].
 
18.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 63189   2018 Budget Process:
1. Designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amounts from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070C(2).
2. Designate the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
 
B.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 63172   Jail (1100):
Approval of 2017 appropriation of new source General Fund revenues into Jail - Room & Board in the amount of $311,293.37, as previously certified by the County Auditor on September 5, 2017.
 
2. 63152  
BCAP
Requesting approval to Appropriate $813,509.13 into 3rd Call Border Colonia (Fund 1312) for the following precincts in relation to Round III Colonia Projects. Pct. 1 Round III $494,914.13, Pct. 3 Round III $159,135.00, Pct. 4 $159,460.00 Total $813,509.13.
 
3. 63040   Sheriff Investigation HB65 (1227):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Sheriff Investigation HB65 in the amount of $186,252.45 to fund salaries related expenditures for 2018 budgeted positions.
 
19.  
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. 63051   Acceptance and approval of a rebate check from Staples (BuyBoard Annual Rebate ) in the amount of $ 26,485.15 for the fiscal year of 2016-2017
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 63111  
Approval to acceptance the following assets as a donation from The City of Weslaco to HC Precinct 1:
  • Compactor CAT Model PS-130 valued at $6,000.00
  • 2008 Sealer Crafco Inc Model SS125DC S/N 1C9SV122581418142 valued at $18,000.00
 
2. 63151  
PCT 1 TXDOT M6W (1315)
A. Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The City of Weslaco, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas concerning Phase III Improvements to Mile 6 West Road from Mile 9 North to Mile 11 North [Phase III shall include Design of Intersection Improvements and Drainage Outfalls as well as required Right-of-Way Acquisition/ Compensable Utility Services and Construction Management Services including but not limited to Construction Inspection/ Construction Material Testing];

B. In accordance with Texas Government Code §791.014, Hidalgo County, Texas, acting by and through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed project of a desire to widen and reconstruct Mile 6 West between Mile 9 and Mile 11 through a Phase II Inter-local Cooperation Agreement to be entered into with the City of Weslaco, Texas, and Hidalgo County.
 
3. 63048   Approval to process for payment three claims for Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.- invoices #16063446, 16234997, 16418142 in the sum of $248.40. These invoices are not able to be processed using purchase order 755778, because contact #E-16-205-04-26 expired 08/27/17, and it was not renewed.
 
C.   Pct. 4
 
1. 63184  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional architectural services for (project specific) Design and Construction of the San Carlos Emergency Services Facility located in Precinct 4;

ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
Firms Ortiz Architecture & Environment, LLC Alvarado Architect & Associate, Inc. The Warren Group Architects, Inc.
Total Scores 95 96 98
Ranking

SURVEYING FIRMS
Firms D&A Doucet & Associates Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. R.O.W. Surveying Services
Total Scores 93 96 99
Ranking

ENGINEERING FIRMS (GEO TECH SERVICES)
Firms Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. Yzaguirre Engineering Group Earth Co
Total Scores 99 95 97
Ranking

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional architectural, engineering ans surveying services agreements commencing with the No. 1 ranked firms selected by Commissioner's Court.
 
2. 63159  
Approval of the following items for Couric Enterprises LLC dba Foremost Construction for the Pct. 4 San Carlos Community Resource Center project P.O. 703489, as submitted and recommended by project architect, Mata-Garcia Architects LLC for contract # C-13-072A-11-19 including, but not limited to:
A. Application for Payment 11 in the amount of $59,565.00;
B. Application for Payment 12 Release of Retainage in the the amount of $69,199.50.
 
D.   Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
 
1. 63150   BCAP/Pct. 3
Requesting Acceptance and Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $21,953.22 submitted by Castle Enterprises awarded contractor for Pct. 3 El Paraiso Sub. as certified by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering under Contract# C-CAP-17-124-05-16.

A. Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted and recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Engineering.
B. Application for Payment No. 3 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $21,953.22
 
2. 63149   BCAP/Pct. 3
Requesting acceptance and approval for Application for Pmt. #2 in the amount of $76,012.34 submitted by Castle Enterprises LLC., awarded contractor for Pct. 3 El Paraiso Sub. as certified by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering under Contract# C-CAP-17-124-05-16.

A. Certificate of Substantial Completion as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering .
B. Application for Payment No. 2 (Final) in the amount of $76,012.34
 
E.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 63078  
Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid (from designated grading committee) for the purpose of Commissioner's Court to declare/rank the sole submitted response received as "Qualified" in order to proceed to the next phase of the procurement process- authority to negotiate in connection with the "Request for Proposals for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Data Transmission Services" RFP: 2017-262.
 
20.   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. 63115   C-5528-17-C; Anthony Hernandez v Hidalgo County and Benito Salinas
 
D. 63117   Cause No. C-5342-17-C; City of Donna v County of Hidalgo
 
E. 63105   Claim of Antonio Gallegos
 
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. 63116   C-5528-17-C; Anthony Hernandez v Hidalgo County and Benito Salinas
 
D. 63118   Cause No. C-5342-17-C; City of Donna v County of Hidalgo
 
E. 63106   Claim of Antonio Gallegos
 
24.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
25.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
26.   Adjourn
 

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