1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 63353 A.) Requesting approval of FEMA Project Completion and Certification Report (P.4) Disaster: FEMA-1931-DR-TX; Project Worksheet: 800 (Hurricane Alex) and approval for General Manager or his designee to execute. B.) Requesting approval of Applicant's Attestation for Duplication of Benefits Disaster: FEMA-1931-DR-TX; Project Worksheet: 800 (Hurricane Alex) and approval for General Manager or his designee to execute. 6. 63332 A) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. B) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 9 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. C) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents 7. 63392 A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $41,752.48 as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional CMT Services for Penitas Drain Phase 1 through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $29,349.33 as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional CMT Services for Penitas Drain Phase 2 through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) 8. 63402 A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, as it relates to Engineering Services for the Pharr-McAllen Drain Construction Project (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-010-01-23). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on 01/16/18 (AI# 63270). Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295). B.) Pursuant to the Boards Approval of Professional Agreement with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $42,571.80, for the provision of construction engineering inspections and management services for the improvements to the Pharr-McAllen South Drain Construction Project. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-010-01-23 WA-1). Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. 9. 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. 63396 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 63398 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 11. 63403 A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services for litigation with Cowen Mask Blanchard regarding Cause No. C-0373-17-E; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with Cowen Mask Blanchard regarding Cause No. C-0373-17-E; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al 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. 63419 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. 63422 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 63299 Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 63364 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) B. 63355 2017-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) C. 63339 2017- Pct.4: CRC Memorial (1100) 4. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 63374 2018 Constable Precinct 4 (1100) B. 63375 2018- 389th District Court (1100) C. 63379 2018 Probate Court (1100) D. 63382 2018 - CC6 (1100) E. 63360 2018 I. T. Department (1100) Countywide F. 63357 2018-Pct.4 Emergency Srv (1100) G. 63345 2018 - DA CCP59 (1223) H. 63354 2018 - J.P. Pct. 2, Pl. 1 (1100) I. 63358 2018 - CRIM DA (1100) J. 63322 2018 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100) K. 63328 2018 - Adult Probation - AIP (1100) L. 63317 2018 - CC 7 (1100) 5. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 63368 Requesting approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Emergency Service Facility (program XXX) in the amount of $900.00. 6. Planning Department: A. 63335 1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 7. Executive Office: A. 63365 Approval of Right of Way Permit: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4) B. 63331 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4) 10th Street Sharyland Water Supply Corporation (SWSC) Waterline Extension, Edinburg, Texas from Schunior to Monte Cristo (FM 1925) along 10th Street: a). Schunior Road b). Chapin Road c). Russell Road d). Rogers Road e). Monte Cristo Road 2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Mercedes, TX (PCT.1) Alejandro De La Garza 3. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT.4) Rock Outreach of the Valley 8. Tax Office: A. 63284 Requesting authority for County Judge to execute the new form of agreement (as requested by TxDMV) - Amendment One Lease of RTS equipment and Appendix A for BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC previously approved by CC on 12/5/17 B. 63352 Tax Refunds: Account Number Payer Amount H2550.00.013.0002.01 Propel Financial Services LLC $21,134.05 H2550.00.013.0002.02 Propel Financial Services LLC $20,506.04 S3999.00.000.0002.00 The Tippit Law Firm $4,450.45 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 63384 County Clerk: Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership dues in the amount of $100.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $150.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. 63381 County Clerk: Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (ASPA) American Society For Public Administration membership dues in the amount of $120.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $130.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 63324 Health & Human Services: Approval of 2018 Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 63363 Pct. 2 (1200): Approval of 2018 IRWA membership dues (Req. 362989) for Jaime Salinas and Jaime Cruz (ROW Agents) in the amount of $225.00 each (Jan. - Dec. 2018) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. E. 63318 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2018 Membership Dues totaling $215.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: 1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $65.00 2. District 12 Texas Extension Association Family & Community Health (D12TEAFCH) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $150.00 11. 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. 63371 Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, [Article 14] to C-13-305-10-07, approval to permit the subcontracting of Leonel Garza & Associates and HLH Appraisal Services for the Mile 3 North (from Tom Gill to FM 492). B. 63306 Pct. 1 is requesting approval of payment on invoice #4322 in the amount $9,718.79 submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-17-246-10-10 (WA#1), for Valdez Rd. project.
10. Budget & Management: A. 63321 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 January 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $45,496.28 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 63268 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,143,004.46 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/28/17 to 01/10/18. 12/28-29/17 $ 37,072.46 01/02-03/18 $ 266,963.96 01/04-10/18 $ 838,968.04 TOTAL $1,143,004.46 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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. 63404 Appointment of Hidalgo County Fire Marshal C. 63349 Request by United Blood Services to host Blood Drives on Thursday, February 15th and Thursday, July 12th at the County Courthouse, 100 N. Closner Blvd, in Edinburg and Thursday, June 21st and Thursday, November 8th at the County Administration Building, 2802 S. Business 281 in Edinburg. The Blood Mobile will be on site from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 63319 Constable Pct. #5 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Diomar Galvan as Chief Deputy Constable I and Jimmy Cano as Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel M. Marichalar, Jr., Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011 effective 1/24/2018. C. 63336 Sheriff (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 02/05/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Net Change Salary Adjustment 280-001 0422 Sergeant Step I Sergeant $59,795.00 $61,290.00 $1,495.00 D. 63376 Health & Human Services - ZIKA HRSA/ZIKA CMM (1293): 1. Approval of clarification to agenda item # 63079, item no. 1 to correct the Proposed Budgeted Salary as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary Correction to Budgeted Salary Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0004 Licensed Vocational Nurse $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00 Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0005 Licensed Vocational Nurse $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00 Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0006 Licensed Vocational Nurse $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00 Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0007 Social Worker $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00
Elections Administration: A. Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates. B. 63342 Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting Mobile Sites for the March 6, 2018 Primary Election. C. 63343 Discussion, consideration and approval to amend the approved the Early Voting Polling Locations for the March 6, 2018 Primary Elections. D. 63397 Approval to increase the wage for the Primary Election Day Poll Workers: Action Current Wage Rate (Non-Training) Proposed Wage Rate (Non-Training) Primary Election Day Judges $8.00 per hour Primary Election Day Alternate $8.00 per hour Election Day Primary Poll Workers: TAC RULE 81.120 - Compensation for Election Day - Primary Workers (a)... the compensation paid to polling place judges, clerks, early voting ballot board members, or persons working at the central counting station for the general primary and primary runoff elections shall be equal to the hourly rate paid by the county for such workers in county elections up to $8.00 per hour from the primary fund.
Urban County: A. 63316 Requesting authorization to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Homeless Network required for Coordinated Entry and authorize UCP Director to sign.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 63337 Approval to pay 2017 HEB Pharmacy claims for the Hidalgo CIHC Pilot Program in the amount of $3,493.81, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures C. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. 63246 Discussion and approval of a rotating out stationed eligibility specialist at the local safety net clinics. Nuestra Clinica Del Valle Hope Family Health Center El Milagro Clinic 2. 63304 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 Advance UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund and Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of 2/2/18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. 3. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. 63325 Discussion and possible action to authorize Hidalgo County Community Service Agency to enter into an agreement with Direct Energy, LP, for the purpose of funding energy assistance payments to customers of Company, referred to as Neighbor to Neighbor Program, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any an all pertinent document. B. 63327 Discussion and action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency and transfer to Buildings and Grounds and Head Start. (list attached) C. 63326 Discussion and action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency (list attached).
Planning Department: A. 63346 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Alberta Springs Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyle Ruppert) (Alberta Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 90 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into the Trenton 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 paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. 2.Preliminary Approval a. Santa Cruz Ranches No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Engelman Gardens Road) No. of Lots: 4 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff onto Mile 22 ½ North Road Side Ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 22 ½ North Road. b. Vista Ridge Acres Ph. VI Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jack McClelland) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road) No. of Lots: 66 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 20 North Road is paved and 3 internal streets are to be paved. c. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 22 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby) (Alamo Road & Mile 19 North Road) No. of Lots: 122 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Alamo Road paved and 8 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Gilberto Hernandez Subdivision- Pct.1 (Gilberto Hernandez)(Mile 15 North Road & Mile 1 West Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family; 1 Non-Residential Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Mile 1 West Road Side Ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 1 West Road. 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Tordillo Vegas Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Richard A. Garza) (Tordillo Road & Business 83) No. of Lots: 8 Single Family Flood Zone: B & C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the existing road side ditch east of Tordillo Road and discharging into type “CC” inlet that outfalls into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Palmview. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF (escrow) Paved: Yes, Tordillo Road. Final Approval with financial guarantee in the amount of $12,000.00 to secure the installation of 8 OSSF b. Las Comadres #4 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal, Jr.) (Western Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 50 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Sewer System discharging into HCDD No.1 Regional Detention Facility. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Western Road paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. (LOC) Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 279 in the amount of $79,493.79 for Paving Improvements.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 63385 Discussion and approval of a Town Hall Meeting to be held on January 31, 2018, by Hidalgo County Precinct 4 at the City of McAllen's Lark Community Center. 1) Authority to execute agreement between City of McAllen - Lark Community Center and Hidalgo County (no associated fees). B. 63320 Requesting approval of claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice # Invoice Date Amount Service Location Marquez Glass 11899 05/07/17 $1,998.00 Pct. 4 Endowment Center
Budget & Management: A. 63367 Salary Schedule - Various Departments: Approval of salary schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 01/01/18. B. Budget Appropriations: 1. 63395 Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Economic Development in the total amount of $457,000.00.
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. 63400 Pursuant to previous action by HCCC on 12-19-17 and as recommended by Jacobs Project Management, discussion, consideration, and action, for the approved designees, Michael Leo, Valde Guerra, and Sergio Cruz [aka, VMS] to be assigned as the "Owner's Designated Representatives" for the, "Construction Manager-At Risk (CMAR) for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse," and to be allow to act in all circumstances on behalf of the County, including the appropriate reviews and approvals, with respect to the Project in all circumstances, including Applications for Payment and Allowance Expenditure Authorizations, except as follows: (1) approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment; (2) approval of Change Orders increasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price in excess of $50,000; and (3) approval of Change Orders increasing. B. Pct. 1 1. 63249 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Elsa for the road overlay improvement project of Mile 17 1/2 consisting of approximately 3,250 linear feet of Mile 17 1/2 from 1250 linear feet west of FM 88 to 2,000 linear feet east of FM 88. B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreements in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 2. 63359 A. Requesting acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Progreso for the reconstruction of Gonzalez Road (approximately 5,125 linear feet of Gonzalez Road from 630 feet east of FM 1015 to 750 feet of Mile 2 West.) B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreements in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 3. 63323 Acceptance and approval of proposal received and authority to purchase for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services - authorized dealer John Deere & Company, Ltd. awarded vendor [thru our membership/participation with Buy Board contract #515-16], for: One [1] John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader for $82,000.09 in order to process Purchase Order Protocol through submitted Requisition #364405. C. Colonia Access Program Pct. 1 1. 63362 Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services for the following disciplines; A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects: Professional Engineering Pools Grade Ranking Alpha Infrastructure 93 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 97 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp. 95 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects. C. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services-geo technical & construction materials testing providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects: Professional Engineering-GeoTech/CMT Firms Grade Ranking EarthCo. 96 Professional Engineering Industries, Inc. 95 Yzaguirre Engineering group, 93 D. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services-geo technical & construction materials testing providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects. D. Colonia Access Program Pct. 3 1. 63350 Requesting Acceptance and Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in connection to Contract# C-CAP-12-128-05-22 with Javier Hinojosa Engineering in the amount of $17,502.86 for the provision of professional engineering services for Border Colonia Program Round III Project (El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision) for Precinct 3. E. Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 1. 63399 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services for the following; b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering geo tech/cmt testing services providers for Ware Country Subdivision for Precinct No.4 BCAP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING GEO TECH/CMT TESTING FIRMS GRADE RANKING Terracon Consultants, Inc. 99 Professional Services Inc. 97 Fulcrum Consulting Services 96 c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering geo tech/cmt testing services for Ware Country Subdivision for Precinct 4 BCAP. d. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering geo tech/cmt testing service providers for Green Valley Development Subdivision for Precinct No.4 BCAP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING GEO TECH/CMT TESTING FIRMS GRADE RANKING Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC 97 Millennium Engineers Group 98 EarthCo 94 e. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services geo tech/cmt testing for Green Valley Development Subdivision for Precinct 4 BCAP. F. Sheriff's Office 1. 63329 Pursuant to HCCC [Regular AI#57333/11-15-16] and the current agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-17-023-12-13], approval to "Amend" and add titled Exhibits "B-5 & B-6", to reflect the additional listings of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals prescribed by physicians [and become part of existing Exhbits "B", "B-1", "B-2", "B-3" & "B-4". 2. 63239 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with Smartcom Telephone, LLC (deemed qualified by CC on 01/09/18) for RFP 2017-262 for "Data Transmission Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office" including the "Best and Final Offer" and subject to compliance with HB 1295.
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. 63347 Claim of Rosa E. Saldivar D. 63372 Claim of Agnete Antons E. 63390 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids
17. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 63348 Claim of Rosa E. Saldivar D. 63373 Claim of Agnete Antons E. 63391 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids 18. 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) 19. 63401 A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services for opioid related litigation with Watts Guerra LLP; Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs; the Gallagher Law Firm, LLP; and Juan Hinojosa. B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with Watts Guerra LLP; Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs; the Gallagher Law Firm, LLP; and Juan Hinojosa 20. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 21. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 63353 A.) Requesting approval of FEMA Project Completion and Certification Report (P.4) Disaster: FEMA-1931-DR-TX; Project Worksheet: 800 (Hurricane Alex) and approval for General Manager or his designee to execute. B.) Requesting approval of Applicant's Attestation for Duplication of Benefits Disaster: FEMA-1931-DR-TX; Project Worksheet: 800 (Hurricane Alex) and approval for General Manager or his designee to execute. 6. 63332 A) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. B) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 9 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. C) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents 7. 63392 A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $41,752.48 as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional CMT Services for Penitas Drain Phase 1 through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $29,349.33 as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional CMT Services for Penitas Drain Phase 2 through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) 8. 63402 A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, as it relates to Engineering Services for the Pharr-McAllen Drain Construction Project (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-010-01-23). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on 01/16/18 (AI# 63270). Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295). B.) Pursuant to the Boards Approval of Professional Agreement with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $42,571.80, for the provision of construction engineering inspections and management services for the improvements to the Pharr-McAllen South Drain Construction Project. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-010-01-23 WA-1). Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. 9. 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. 63396 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 63398 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 11. 63403 A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services for litigation with Cowen Mask Blanchard regarding Cause No. C-0373-17-E; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with Cowen Mask Blanchard regarding Cause No. C-0373-17-E; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al 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. 63419 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. 63422 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 63299 Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 63364 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) B. 63355 2017-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) C. 63339 2017- Pct.4: CRC Memorial (1100) 4. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 63374 2018 Constable Precinct 4 (1100) B. 63375 2018- 389th District Court (1100) C. 63379 2018 Probate Court (1100) D. 63382 2018 - CC6 (1100) E. 63360 2018 I. T. Department (1100) Countywide F. 63357 2018-Pct.4 Emergency Srv (1100) G. 63345 2018 - DA CCP59 (1223) H. 63354 2018 - J.P. Pct. 2, Pl. 1 (1100) I. 63358 2018 - CRIM DA (1100) J. 63322 2018 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100) K. 63328 2018 - Adult Probation - AIP (1100) L. 63317 2018 - CC 7 (1100) 5. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 63368 Requesting approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Emergency Service Facility (program XXX) in the amount of $900.00. 6. Planning Department: A. 63335 1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 7. Executive Office: A. 63365 Approval of Right of Way Permit: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4) B. 63331 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4) 10th Street Sharyland Water Supply Corporation (SWSC) Waterline Extension, Edinburg, Texas from Schunior to Monte Cristo (FM 1925) along 10th Street: a). Schunior Road b). Chapin Road c). Russell Road d). Rogers Road e). Monte Cristo Road 2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Mercedes, TX (PCT.1) Alejandro De La Garza 3. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT.4) Rock Outreach of the Valley 8. Tax Office: A. 63284 Requesting authority for County Judge to execute the new form of agreement (as requested by TxDMV) - Amendment One Lease of RTS equipment and Appendix A for BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC previously approved by CC on 12/5/17 B. 63352 Tax Refunds: Account Number Payer Amount H2550.00.013.0002.01 Propel Financial Services LLC $21,134.05 H2550.00.013.0002.02 Propel Financial Services LLC $20,506.04 S3999.00.000.0002.00 The Tippit Law Firm $4,450.45 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 63384 County Clerk: Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership dues in the amount of $100.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $150.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. 63381 County Clerk: Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (ASPA) American Society For Public Administration membership dues in the amount of $120.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $130.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 63324 Health & Human Services: Approval of 2018 Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 63363 Pct. 2 (1200): Approval of 2018 IRWA membership dues (Req. 362989) for Jaime Salinas and Jaime Cruz (ROW Agents) in the amount of $225.00 each (Jan. - Dec. 2018) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. E. 63318 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2018 Membership Dues totaling $215.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: 1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $65.00 2. District 12 Texas Extension Association Family & Community Health (D12TEAFCH) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $150.00 11. 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. 63371 Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, [Article 14] to C-13-305-10-07, approval to permit the subcontracting of Leonel Garza & Associates and HLH Appraisal Services for the Mile 3 North (from Tom Gill to FM 492). B. 63306 Pct. 1 is requesting approval of payment on invoice #4322 in the amount $9,718.79 submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-17-246-10-10 (WA#1), for Valdez Rd. project.
10. Budget & Management: A. 63321 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 January 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $45,496.28 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 63268 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,143,004.46 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/28/17 to 01/10/18. 12/28-29/17 $ 37,072.46 01/02-03/18 $ 266,963.96 01/04-10/18 $ 838,968.04 TOTAL $1,143,004.46 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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. 63404 Appointment of Hidalgo County Fire Marshal C. 63349 Request by United Blood Services to host Blood Drives on Thursday, February 15th and Thursday, July 12th at the County Courthouse, 100 N. Closner Blvd, in Edinburg and Thursday, June 21st and Thursday, November 8th at the County Administration Building, 2802 S. Business 281 in Edinburg. The Blood Mobile will be on site from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 63319 Constable Pct. #5 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Diomar Galvan as Chief Deputy Constable I and Jimmy Cano as Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel M. Marichalar, Jr., Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011 effective 1/24/2018. C. 63336 Sheriff (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 02/05/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Proposed Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Net Change Salary Adjustment 280-001 0422 Sergeant Step I Sergeant $59,795.00 $61,290.00 $1,495.00 D. 63376 Health & Human Services - ZIKA HRSA/ZIKA CMM (1293): 1. Approval of clarification to agenda item # 63079, item no. 1 to correct the Proposed Budgeted Salary as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary Correction to Budgeted Salary Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0004 Licensed Vocational Nurse $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00 Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0005 Licensed Vocational Nurse $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00 Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0006 Licensed Vocational Nurse $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00 Correct Budgeted Salary 340-073 0007 Social Worker $22,961.50 $22,962.00 340-074 $22,961.50 $22,961.00 Total $45,923.00 $45,923.00
Elections Administration: A. Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates. B. 63342 Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting Mobile Sites for the March 6, 2018 Primary Election. C. 63343 Discussion, consideration and approval to amend the approved the Early Voting Polling Locations for the March 6, 2018 Primary Elections. D. 63397 Approval to increase the wage for the Primary Election Day Poll Workers: Action Current Wage Rate (Non-Training) Proposed Wage Rate (Non-Training) Primary Election Day Judges $8.00 per hour Primary Election Day Alternate $8.00 per hour Election Day Primary Poll Workers: TAC RULE 81.120 - Compensation for Election Day - Primary Workers (a)... the compensation paid to polling place judges, clerks, early voting ballot board members, or persons working at the central counting station for the general primary and primary runoff elections shall be equal to the hourly rate paid by the county for such workers in county elections up to $8.00 per hour from the primary fund.
Urban County: A. 63316 Requesting authorization to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Homeless Network required for Coordinated Entry and authorize UCP Director to sign.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 63337 Approval to pay 2017 HEB Pharmacy claims for the Hidalgo CIHC Pilot Program in the amount of $3,493.81, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures C. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. 63246 Discussion and approval of a rotating out stationed eligibility specialist at the local safety net clinics. Nuestra Clinica Del Valle Hope Family Health Center El Milagro Clinic 2. 63304 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 Advance UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund and Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of 2/2/18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. 3. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Community Service Agency: A. 63325 Discussion and possible action to authorize Hidalgo County Community Service Agency to enter into an agreement with Direct Energy, LP, for the purpose of funding energy assistance payments to customers of Company, referred to as Neighbor to Neighbor Program, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any an all pertinent document. B. 63327 Discussion and action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency and transfer to Buildings and Grounds and Head Start. (list attached) C. 63326 Discussion and action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency (list attached).
Planning Department: A. 63346 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Alberta Springs Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyle Ruppert) (Alberta Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 90 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into the Trenton 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 paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. 2.Preliminary Approval a. Santa Cruz Ranches No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Engelman Gardens Road) No. of Lots: 4 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff onto Mile 22 ½ North Road Side Ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 22 ½ North Road. b. Vista Ridge Acres Ph. VI Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jack McClelland) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road) No. of Lots: 66 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 20 North Road is paved and 3 internal streets are to be paved. c. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 22 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby) (Alamo Road & Mile 19 North Road) No. of Lots: 122 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg Paved: Yes, Alamo Road paved and 8 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Gilberto Hernandez Subdivision- Pct.1 (Gilberto Hernandez)(Mile 15 North Road & Mile 1 West Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family; 1 Non-Residential Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Mile 1 West Road Side Ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 1 West Road. 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Tordillo Vegas Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Richard A. Garza) (Tordillo Road & Business 83) No. of Lots: 8 Single Family Flood Zone: B & C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the existing road side ditch east of Tordillo Road and discharging into type “CC” inlet that outfalls into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Palmview. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF (escrow) Paved: Yes, Tordillo Road. Final Approval with financial guarantee in the amount of $12,000.00 to secure the installation of 8 OSSF b. Las Comadres #4 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal, Jr.) (Western Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 50 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Storm Sewer System discharging into HCDD No.1 Regional Detention Facility. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Western Road paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. (LOC) Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 279 in the amount of $79,493.79 for Paving Improvements.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 63385 Discussion and approval of a Town Hall Meeting to be held on January 31, 2018, by Hidalgo County Precinct 4 at the City of McAllen's Lark Community Center. 1) Authority to execute agreement between City of McAllen - Lark Community Center and Hidalgo County (no associated fees). B. 63320 Requesting approval of claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice # Invoice Date Amount Service Location Marquez Glass 11899 05/07/17 $1,998.00 Pct. 4 Endowment Center
Budget & Management: A. 63367 Salary Schedule - Various Departments: Approval of salary schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 01/01/18. B. Budget Appropriations: 1. 63395 Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Economic Development in the total amount of $457,000.00.
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. 63400 Pursuant to previous action by HCCC on 12-19-17 and as recommended by Jacobs Project Management, discussion, consideration, and action, for the approved designees, Michael Leo, Valde Guerra, and Sergio Cruz [aka, VMS] to be assigned as the "Owner's Designated Representatives" for the, "Construction Manager-At Risk (CMAR) for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse," and to be allow to act in all circumstances on behalf of the County, including the appropriate reviews and approvals, with respect to the Project in all circumstances, including Applications for Payment and Allowance Expenditure Authorizations, except as follows: (1) approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment; (2) approval of Change Orders increasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price in excess of $50,000; and (3) approval of Change Orders increasing. B. Pct. 1 1. 63249 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Elsa for the road overlay improvement project of Mile 17 1/2 consisting of approximately 3,250 linear feet of Mile 17 1/2 from 1250 linear feet west of FM 88 to 2,000 linear feet east of FM 88. B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreements in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 2. 63359 A. Requesting acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Progreso for the reconstruction of Gonzalez Road (approximately 5,125 linear feet of Gonzalez Road from 630 feet east of FM 1015 to 750 feet of Mile 2 West.) B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreements in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 3. 63323 Acceptance and approval of proposal received and authority to purchase for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services - authorized dealer John Deere & Company, Ltd. awarded vendor [thru our membership/participation with Buy Board contract #515-16], for: One [1] John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader for $82,000.09 in order to process Purchase Order Protocol through submitted Requisition #364405. C. Colonia Access Program Pct. 1 1. 63362 Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services for the following disciplines; A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects: Professional Engineering Pools Grade Ranking Alpha Infrastructure 93 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 97 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp. 95 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects. C. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services-geo technical & construction materials testing providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects: Professional Engineering-GeoTech/CMT Firms Grade Ranking EarthCo. 96 Professional Engineering Industries, Inc. 95 Yzaguirre Engineering group, 93 D. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services-geo technical & construction materials testing providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects. D. Colonia Access Program Pct. 3 1. 63350 Requesting Acceptance and Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in connection to Contract# C-CAP-12-128-05-22 with Javier Hinojosa Engineering in the amount of $17,502.86 for the provision of professional engineering services for Border Colonia Program Round III Project (El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision) for Precinct 3. E. Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 1. 63399 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services for the following; b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering geo tech/cmt testing services providers for Ware Country Subdivision for Precinct No.4 BCAP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING GEO TECH/CMT TESTING FIRMS GRADE RANKING Terracon Consultants, Inc. 99 Professional Services Inc. 97 Fulcrum Consulting Services 96 c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering geo tech/cmt testing services for Ware Country Subdivision for Precinct 4 BCAP. d. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering geo tech/cmt testing service providers for Green Valley Development Subdivision for Precinct No.4 BCAP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING GEO TECH/CMT TESTING FIRMS GRADE RANKING Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC 97 Millennium Engineers Group 98 EarthCo 94 e. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services geo tech/cmt testing for Green Valley Development Subdivision for Precinct 4 BCAP. F. Sheriff's Office 1. 63329 Pursuant to HCCC [Regular AI#57333/11-15-16] and the current agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-17-023-12-13], approval to "Amend" and add titled Exhibits "B-5 & B-6", to reflect the additional listings of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals prescribed by physicians [and become part of existing Exhbits "B", "B-1", "B-2", "B-3" & "B-4". 2. 63239 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with Smartcom Telephone, LLC (deemed qualified by CC on 01/09/18) for RFP 2017-262 for "Data Transmission Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office" including the "Best and Final Offer" and subject to compliance with HB 1295.
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. 63347 Claim of Rosa E. Saldivar D. 63372 Claim of Agnete Antons E. 63390 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids
17. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 63348 Claim of Rosa E. Saldivar D. 63373 Claim of Agnete Antons E. 63391 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids 18. 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) 19. 63401 A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services for opioid related litigation with Watts Guerra LLP; Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs; the Gallagher Law Firm, LLP; and Juan Hinojosa. B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with Watts Guerra LLP; Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs; the Gallagher Law Firm, LLP; and Juan Hinojosa 20. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 21. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Adjourn