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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
February 20, 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.   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. 63818   Grand Opening of New Veterans Office Location on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at 10 a.m. (10213 N. 10th Street, Suite B, McAllen, Texas).
 
C. 63824   Veterans Office:
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52
 
D. 63769   Economic Development (1100):
Status Update regarding the Small Town Economic Development (STED) Grant Program.
 
E. 63816   Emergency Management:
Update by Ricardo Saldana, EM Coordinator on Hidalgo County Wildland Task Force - Fire Prevention/Education
 
F. 63725   Facilities Management:
Approval to accept rebate check #00564253, dated 2/5/18 from vendor Home Depot in the amount of $1,048.58 for purchases made from 1-1-17 through 12-31-17
 
G. 63632   Authorization for Judge Ramon Garcia to sign the Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan form to be submitted by the Hidalgo County Housing Authority for their 2018 Annual Year Capital Fund Program application.
 
6.   County Courts at Law:
 
A. 63712   County Court #1:
Requesting approval to reimburse Yvette Araiza, Assistant Court Coordinator the amount of $20.50 for the January payment to Dish with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
7.   District Courts:
 
A. 63699   398th District Court:
Requesting approval for payment of claim from Xerox totaling $ 503.34 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
8.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 63421   Proclamation declaring February 2018 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness month.
 
B. 63705  
District Attorney - TTBH (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $15,000.00.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00.
5. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee, effective 02/22/18:
Employee # Dept/Prog Slot No. Position Title Current Supplemental Pay Proposed Supplemental Pay
106011 080-019 A001 Assistant District Attorney III $11,800.00 $11,730.00
 
C. 63623   DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to de-obligate partial "In Kind" match and to re-appropriate funds to "Cash Match."
 
D. 63657  
District Attorney (1256)
1. Requesting approval of the FY 2016 Amended Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
2. Requesting approval of the FY 2017 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
 
E. 63664   DA - Grand Jury (1100): Appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund the purchase of reference materials.
 
9.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 63702   Requesting authorization to amend the 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report and authorize the County Judge to execute said report.
 
B. 63660   HIDTA Task Force
1. Requesting authorization for County Judge to execute the 2017 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
2. Requesting authorization to submit FY 2017 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Ricardo Rodriguez, Criminal District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Ramon Garcia, Hidalgo County Judge).
 
C. 63738   HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Approval to continue payment of salaries for ten (10) HIDTA employees currently being paid by the HIDTA grant pending the award of the FY 2018 grant.
 
D. 63648   Requesting authorization and approval to pay outstanding invoice to South Padre Boat Yard in the amount of $7,694.47 being that there was no purchase order obtained for the storage fees or maintenance.
 
10.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 63742   Presentation of 2017 State of Sheriff's Office Address by Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra
 
B. 63728   Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2017 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
C. 63523   Sheriff's Office - LBSP (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 19 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY 19 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period-September 01, 2018 - August 31, 2019).
 
D. 63524   Sheriff's Office - Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program with the Office of the Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under eGrants as authorized official
 
E. 63527   Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the Office of Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under eGrants as authorized official.
 
F. 63566   Sheriff's Office - Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundations Grant (1284):
Authorization and approval to apply for the Firehouse Subs Grant with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
 
G. 63441   Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284):
1. Approval to clarify the awarded Lease and Fuel amount for the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) State and Local Overtime and Authorized Expense Agreement for Fiscal Year 2018; amount awarded for Lease and Fuel: $13,800.00
2. Approval to deobligate funds from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) State and Local Overtime and Authorized Expense Agreement for Fiscal Year 2018 in the amount of $2,000.00 to reflect actual awarded lease and fuel amount.
3. Approval to deobligate revenues from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) State and Local Overtime and Authorized Expense Agreement for Fiscal Year 2018 in the amount of $2,000.00 to reflect actual awarded lease and fuel amount.
4. Ratification of the approval for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez to sign as the "Authorized State or Local Official" to accept grant awards and related documents for both the Overtime and Lease/Fuel Agreements.
 
H. 63726   1. Approval to declare surplus and remove from County Inventory list County Asset #51676 German Shepherd for medically required reason, after removal from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office service.
2. Approval for the transfer of ownership of Canine Officer Endy to Deputy Juan Moreno.
3. Authorization for Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign Receipt of Acknowledgment.
4. Approval of Affidavit Agreement.
 
I. 63366   Requesting approval to process invoices from Matheson Tri Gas, Inc. as claims totaling $162.15 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
11.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. 63690   Constable Pct.#1:
Presentation and discussion of the 2017 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
 
B. 63722   Constable Pct.1:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2017 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
12.   Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. 63637   Constable Pct. 2:
Presentation and discussion of 2017 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 Department, in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
 
B. 63608   Constable Pct. 2:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2017 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
C. 63639   Constable Pct. #2 - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) (1282):
1. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for FY18 Edward Byrne Memorial-Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the Office of Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
2 Requesting Approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign document.
 
13.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. 63661   Constable Pct. 3
Requesting approval of the FY 17 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for the Hidalgo County Constable Department Precinct 3.
 
14.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. 63692   Constable Precinct 4:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2017 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
 
B. 63619   Constable Precinct 4 - LBSP FY19 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY19 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY19 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 01, 2018 - August 31, 2019).
 
C. 63759   Constable Precinct 4:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Noe Garza, Jr.; Noe Cantu; Luis Fernando Cordon; Casey John Mendoza; and Jesenia Amenda Zuniga as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
 
15.   Constable Pct. #5:
 
A. 63727   Constable Precinct 5:
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jesse James Vega and Jacob Garcia as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
 
16.   Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A. 63732  
Requesting approval of Dealer Deputy Agreement(s) between Hidalgo County and the following dealerships (subject to the Dealerships providing bonds in the amount of $100,000.00 for each dealership and final legal review):
1. Bert Ogden McAllen Motors Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Nissan P9702,
2. Bert Ogden McAllen Motors Inc., DBA Bert Ogden BMW P111615,
3. Bert Ogden Mission Motors Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Mission Mazda P30512,
4. Bert Ogden Sharyland Motors Inc. DBA Bert Ogden KIA P45602,
5. Fiesta Chevrolet Inc. DBA Fiesta Chevrolet P57475,
6. Fiesta Mission Motors, Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Infiniti P119444,
7. Fiesta Nissan Inc. DBA Fiesta Nissan P129365,
8. McAllen Jeep, Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Subaru P109145,
9. Bert Ogden Chevrolet, Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Cadillac P14864.
 
B. 63694   Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of La Joya for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services.
 
17.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 63650   Tax Office (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 3/05/2018:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount
Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0032 Deputy Clerk II $750.00 $0.00
Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0198 Administrative Assistant II $0.00 $750.00
 
C. 63696   Sheriff (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 3/05/2015:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0142 Deputy Sheriff Step I $500.00 $0.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0108 Deputy Sheriff Step II $0.00 $500.00
 
D. 63774   CCL#7 (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 3/05/2018:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount
Delete Interpreter Allowance 027-001 0005 Bailiff $3,300.00 $0.00
Add Interpreter Allowance 027-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator $0.00 $3,300.00
 
E. 63801   Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance/Administration (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval 2/20/2018 :
Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Net Change
Delete 121-005 0024 Maintenance III $36,248.00 $0.00 ($36,248.00)
Salary Adjustment 121-005 0101 Crew Leader II $44,558.00 $40,000.00 ($4,558.00)
Delete 121-005 0146 Crew Leader II $35,548.00 $0.00 ($35,548.00)
Delete 121-004 0029 Executive Assistant III $38,000.00 $0.00 ($38,000.00)
Delete 121-004 0030 Administrative Assistant I $20,295.00 $0.00 ($20,295.00)
Create 121-005 0163 Maintenance III $0.00 $32,000.00 $32,000.00
Create 121-005 0164 Maintenance II $0.00 $31,000.00 $31,000.00
Create 121-005 0165 Maintenance III $0.00 $33,000.00 $33,000.00
Create 121-004 0036 Administrative Assistant III $0.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00
Net Change ($3,649.00)

2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
 
18.   Urban County:
 
A. 63784   Requesting approval to cancel funding with Senior Community Outreach Services, Inc. for Senior Companion Program and Foster Grandparent Program for FY2017 as approved in the Hidalgo County Urban County Program’s One Year Action Plan for Program Year (30) by Commissioner’s Court on July 25, 2017.
 
B. 63761   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment (fire rescue tools) through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. (contract # 524-17), in the amount of $31,290.00 from FY 29 & 30 (2016 & 2017) Progreso – Fire Stations/Equipment funds.
 
C. 63762   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment (rescue tools) through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. (contract # 524-17), in the amount of $21,033.00 from FY 30 (2017) Elsa – Fire Stations/Equipment funds.
 
D. 63800   Requesting approval of amendment to Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County Urban County Program as it relates to Peñitas Lateral Project. (Pending final legal review)
 
E. 63752   1. Consideration and approval of construction contract change order for the General Land Office (GLO) Contract No. 12-406-000-6453 for the Peñitas Drain Phase II project. Change Order No. 1 will increase the current construction contract with Mor-Wil, LLC in the amount of $318,973.50, and extend the time by an additional 60 calendar days.
2. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with change orders and/or amendments pertaining to GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453.
 
F. 63753   1. Approval of a resolution for designation of authorized bonded signatories for the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development & Revitalization (CDR) for the following grant: 2015 Floods GLO Contract No. 18-271-000-A923
2. Authorize Hidalgo County Judge and others to sign any and all documents regarding GLO/CDR funds.
 
G. 63665   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Palmview, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Palmview Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Javier Hinojosa Engineering 92.66%
L & G Engineering 90.33%
Melden & Hunt, Inc. 86.66%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Palmview Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements project.
 
H. 63745   Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Go Underground, LLC for a total contract amount of $225,016.00 UCP FY’s 28 & 29 (2015 & 2016) Water/Sewer improvement funds will be utilized.
 
I. 63744   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Casco Industries, Inc. (contract # 543-17), in the amount of $8,709.40 from FY 30 (2017) Elsa – Fire Stations/Equipment funds.
 
J. 63741   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment (portable radios) through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Tri- County Communications, LTD. (contract # 523-17/524-17), in the amount of $12,050.00 from FY 30 (2017) Elsa – Fire Stations/Equipment funds.
 
19.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 63651   Health Dept - T.B. Control (1293):
Requesting approval to submit a request to extend the TB State FY 18 program through August 31, 2019. The budget and Inter-Local Application is for an allocation of $605,561.00 and is for the period of 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019. This grant requires a twenty percent local match.
 
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. 63840   Discussion and possible action to amend the current Hidalgo County Pauper Burial Policy to include a secondary review process by County Judge's designee
 
2.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
20.   Adult Probation:
 
A. 63700   Approval and ratification of Hidalgo County Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (RSAT) grant #2928003 budget adjustment submitted to the Office of the Governor (OOG) to extend the grant period from 6/30/18 to 9/30/18.
 
21.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 63672   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to amend Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) distribution model, as per recommendation by Hidalgo County CSA Advisory Board.
 
B. 63668   Authorization to accept donation from the City of Alton in the amount of $2,500 for the benefit of the volunteers enrolled in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) sponsored by the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency. Authorization to allocate funds in the amount of $2,500 to CSA RSVP local fund.
 
C. 63669   Authorization to accept donation of 29 space heaters from Entravision Communications with an approximate value of $1,084.43. Heaters will be distributed by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency as per program guidelines.
 
22.   IT Department:
 
A. 63202   Discussion and Approval of updated Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy
 
23.   Elections Administration:
 
A.   Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates.
 
B. 63673   Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting Mobile Sites for the March 6, 2018 Primary Election.
 
24.   Public Defender's Office:
 
A. 63718   Public Defender - TTBH (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $15,000.00.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00.
5. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee, effective 02/22/18:
Employee No. Dept./Prog. Slot No. Position Title Current Supplemental Pay Proposed Supplemental Pay
160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender III $11,680.00 $11,600.00
 
25.   WIC:
 
A. 63760   Requesting approval to accept the Certificate Of Acquisition By Political Subdivision Or Assistance Organization to the Hidalgo County Health And Human Services WIC Program. Consisting of Microsoft tablets, Dell latitude laptops,Dell Optiplex desktops
as indicated in the Attachment of " Exhibit A." for a total of 184 pieces.
 
26.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 62941   Approval and authorization to increase the current change fund by $100.00 (from $100.00 to $200.00) for the Sanitation Collection Permits in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902
 
27.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 63819  
Approval of Resolutions of Support and Financial Commitments for the following multi-family rental housing development projects by applicants seeking competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits to satisfy the requirements set forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. List of projects being considered:
1. Pharr Innovation Partners
2.TGO North Alamo 18 LP
3. TGO Ridge Villas 18 LP
4. North Alamo Village Ltd.
 
B. 63799  
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Alamo, regarding road improvements for the Pct. 2 Rancho Blanco Road (FM 907 - East 1,300 LF) Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco (FM 907 - East 1,300 LF) Project.
 
C. 63792   Requesting acceptance and approval of Application and Service Agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for permanent Water Meter Re-location at Pct 2 Lopezville Park with authority for County Judge to execute Service Agreement and application.
 
D. 63796   Requesting acceptance and approval to submit a Subdivision Application to the City of Pharr for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project in Pharr, Texas with authority for the County Judge to execute application.
 
E. 63787   Receipt, review, and approval of closing documents for the purchase of Parcel 1 & 4 and Parcel 3 for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Project with authority for the Co Judge and/or Executive Officer to sign closing documents.
 
F. 63689   Requesting authorization for title reports, appraisals, surveys metes & bounds and acquisition of land for the Pct 2 Moore Road Project.
 
28.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 63812   Status update regarding $2.9 million grant issued to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Disaster Recovery Program, 2015-2016 Flood Grant, administered by Hidalgo County Urban County Program.
 
B. 63755   1. Status update on the application submitted by Hidalgo County Precinct 4 to the LRGVDC for the Regional Solid Waste Grant Program FY2018-2019
2. Discussion, consideration, and action authorizing the submittal of a Resolution supporting the "Preliminary Funding List" for the LRGVDC’s Regional Solid Waste Grant Program FY2018-2019.
 
C. 63820   1. Presentation regarding Economic Development Project: "Creating Manufacturing Jobs in Colonias - San Carlos."
2. Requesting authorization to perform first phase of project: "Interest / Aptitude Survey" (no budgetary impact to county).
 
D. 63806  
Consideration and approval of a resolution and an inter-local cooperation agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Prefabricated Items Testing and Inspection of bridge related items only performed by TxDOT Construction Division for the 10th Street Extension project.
 
29.   Budget & Management:
 
A.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 63531   1115 Waiver DSRIP/Enhanced Indigent Health (1100):
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from DY6 Anchor Payment.
b. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,123,669.60 to fund various Human Services programs.
 
30.  
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. 63815  
A. Presentation of scoring grid (or the purpose of CC qualifying the sole response received so as to continue the CMAR process for RFQ/P No. 2017-292A-02-13-RFV: “Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse."
Respondent Name Evaluator 1 Score/Rank Evaluator 2 Score/Rank Evaluator 3 Score/Rank Evaluator 4 Score/Rank Evaluator 5 Score/Rank Sum of Evaluators Rankings Final Rank
Morganti Texas, Inc.
B. Authority to commence the negotiation process with the qualified/ranked firm of_____________ by the following selected/designated parties [HCCC to list names with Jacobs leading] with the Purchasing Department as a facilitator for the purpose of a letter of engagement/contract with construction manager at risk for the construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse.

C. Presentation of the monthly report by program manager, Jacobs, Inc., of the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse."
 
2. 63747  
A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" [office furniture, equipment, vehicles and boats] for the purpose of sale through on-line auction scheduled for 03-07-18 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a)(1);
B. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for 03-07-18 including, but not limited to, Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property.
 
3. 63618   Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to the letter of engagement (LOE) between County and firm to reflect name change of company from Burton McCumber & Cortez, LLP to Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP.
 
4. 63706  
A. Notification to Commissioner's Court on status of current contract # C-16-035-01-05 for "Broadcasting of Commissioner's Court Meetings" with R Communications including, but not limited to;
  • Notice of impending Sale of MBTV Texas Valley, LLC dba/R Communications [unknown buyer];
  • KMBH Channel 38.2 off the air due to technical difficulties, meetings are televised at a discount price on Channel 10 until problem is resolved;
  • R Communications' advising that accounts receivables/contracts are still being negotiated at time of this agenda item drafting and thus the re-broadcast of HCCC is not certain;
B. Approval of an "Amendment" to the current agreement between Hidalgo County and MBTV Texas Valley, LLC. dba, R Communications reducing the rates for braodcasting.
 
5. 63620  
A. Requesting approval to complete and submit credit application document with Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of 58 vehicles for various County departments for the anticipated/planned 5 consecutive leasing phases/rounds with an estimate 60 vehicles leased per phase/round until County fleet has been replaced (excluding law enforcement) with authority for County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, to sign credit application documentation.

B. Requesting approval to enter into 58 lease agreements for a term of 60 months each with awarded vendor, Enterprise Fleet Management, through HC's membership with TIPS, contract# 020772513, REQ# 366197, for an estimated total of $235,174.16 for (8) remaining months of FY18.

C. Requesting County Judge to be listed as an authorized signee and recommending Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, as an additional authorized signee on the Authorized Signature Certificate, provided by Enterprise Fleet Management.
 
6. 63751   Constables Office Precinct 5:
A. Requesting approval of a discretionary exemption pursuant to TxLGC, Chapter 262.024 (a)(9)(C), personal property sold by a ... state agency of this state ...;
B. Authorization and approval to purchase through the Texas Facilities Commission/State Surplus Property Program [created under Government Code-Chapter 2175.001] the following vehicles:
YEAR MAKE MODEL PRICE
2009 Ford Expedition $5,700.00
2009 Chevy Tahoe $5,500.00
2013 Chevy Tahoe $9,500.00
2013 Chevy Tahoe $9,000.00

C. Authority for Purchasing Department to review Requisition and process Purchase Order and for County Treasurer's Office to issue a check the amount of the PO made payable to: Texas Facilities Commission Department of Public Safety.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 63674  
A. Approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Alpha Infrastructure for Professional Engineering Services-Pct. #1: Gonzalez Rd Project [approved for negotiations CC 2-06-18 R-AI #63580(r)];

B. Pursuant to the preceding item with Alpha Infrastructure, approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $44,930.00 for Pct. #1: Gonzalez Rd Project.

C. Approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with EarthCo. LLC for Professional Engineering Services-Geo-Technical & Construction Materials Testing Services for Pct. #1: Gonzalez Rd Project [approved for negotiations by CC 2-06-18 R-AI #63580(r)];

D. Pursuant to the preceding item, with EarthCo., approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $30,030.00 for Professional Engineering Services-Geo-Technical & Construction Material Testing Services for Pct. #1: Gonzalez Rd Project.
 
2. 63782  
PCT. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $457,600.00) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Inc., Contract No. C-17-103-05-30 to provide professional engineering services required for the completion of the Right-of-Way Map, additional surveying services, Right-of-way acquisition services for 11 parcels, additional appraisals/reviews and utility management for the Mile 6 from Mile 9- Mile 11 project.
 
3. 63711  
PCT 1 - Requesting approval for payment of claims for FleetPride Truck & Trailer Parts Invoice #'s 85973917 & 86509189 all totaling in the amount of $1,133.09 including authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
4. 63710  
Requesting approval for payment of claims for Matheson invoice #'s 16593266, 16758768, 16949585 all totaling in the amount of $170.10 including authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 63822  
Pct.2:
Requesting approval to purchase (1) New Laymor SM450 Sweeper through the County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor Anderson Machinery San Antonio, Inc. (Contract# 515-16 Exp: 11.30.19) through Requisition# 366616 in the amount of $51,816.00.
 
2. 63809  
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;

b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services providers for Pct. 2 Las Milpas Rd (10th St-McColl Rd) Project Precinct No.2 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FIRMS GRADE RANKING
Professional Engineering Firm Grade Ranking
Cruz Hogan Cosultants, Inc. 96
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc. 97
B2Z Engineering, LLC 98

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for Pct. 2 Las Milpas Rd (10th St-McColl Rd) Project.
 
3. 63687  
A. Pursuant to Hidalgo County Legal Notice, page 2, paragraph 2, recommendation as in the best interest of the County for CC "to waive the technicality” of vendor, Erickson Construction, LLC: failure to submit Addendum No. 1 [Addendum reflected starting time of Pre-Bid/Pre-Submittal Meeting (as all submitting vendors were present at meeting) and in no way affect’s the amount/submittal for any participant];
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the graded and evaluated submissions for RFQ/P No. 2017-324-01-31-YSS “Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for Las Milpas Park Youth Facility” for Pct 2.;
Submitting Vendors Grade Ranking
Erickson Construction, LLC 96.3
Holchemont, Ltd. 91.6
Gonzalez De La Garza & Associates 92.6
Rigney Construction, LLC 89.6
RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors 85.3

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for “Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for Las Milpas Park Youth Facility for Pct. 2.
 
D.   Pct. 4
 
1. 63773  
Requesting approval of a "professional services agreement" with SAMES, INC. for the purposes of [Surveying Services] for Project Specific: "Design & Construction of County Services Facilities", located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 (project carried by the Executive Office).
 
E.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 63777  
Requesting approval to complete and submit the attached credit application document required by BRIGGS Equipment including authority for County Judge or Sheriff to execute document.
 
2. 63684  
Presentation of response received from the sole responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for the purpose of award and approval of contract document for project titled: H.C. Sheriff's Office-"Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services" to: Calera Inc. dba/Rio Grande Valley Mobile X-Rays through RFSQ 2018-039-01-26-YZV.
 
F.   Co. Wide
 
1. 63714  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirement pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (7) & (A) an item that can only be obtained from one source.

B. Requesting approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for Clear Impact, LLC for the purchase (Req#364855) of an online software "Clear Impact Scorecard" (software & related items/services) for all Hidalgo County Elected Offices (commencing with Health & Human Services), Departments, Programs and/or Agencies (all funding sources) with the declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court.
 
31.   Open Forum
 
32.   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. 63676   Hidalgo County v. Aracely Ramirez Huenta
 
D. 63678   Hidalgo County v. Guadalupe V. Ramirez
 
33.  
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)
 
34.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 63677   Hidalgo County v. Aracely Ramirez Huenta
 
D. 63680   Hidalgo County v. Guadalupe Ramirez
 
35.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
36.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
37.   Adjourn
 

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