1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 64264 Acceptance and approval to execute the final AIA A133 - 2009 Form of Agreement between Owner, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Construction Manager as Constructor, Bullard Construction, Inc., for "CMAR for HCDD1 New Administration Building " Project [as approved for negotiation on CC 02-20-18 AI#63810] and subject to final review and approval by Legal Counsel prior to execution. (C-HCDD1-18-002-03-27) 6. 64219 General Fund 110 Budget: 006-M&O Ratification of the following items: A. Certificate of Substantial Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing. B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E. PO#632363 7. 64253 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 345-Mercedes Lateral A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. C. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $12,149.99 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. D. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $69,760.41 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#627491 8. 64254 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 340- South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. C. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $317,921.49 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. D. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $81,330.33 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#630512 9. 64225 Request approval of Notice to Resume Work Order to Castle Enterprises, LLC, with effective date of April 2, 2018, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-007-04-18 -PCT 2 Minnesota-Cesar Chavez Area Drainage Improvements Project with authority for HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to sign notice. 10. 64246 Requesting approval of Amended Agreed Order Docket No.2017-0541-WQ-E. Previously approved by Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors on July 11, 2017; Agenda Item No. 60652 (A) and approval for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 General Manager or his designee to execute. 11. 64247 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“HCDD1 J-09 Drain Improvements Phase III Roadway & Field Crossings” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-020-04-18, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 12. 64250 Requesting approval to purchase the following listed vehicles from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP through the District's membership with Buy Board Contracts (No. 521-16).in the Total amount of $411,057.00 including freight; A.) 2 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Service Body B.) 3 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Gooseneck Flatbed C.) 3 ea 2019 Ford F-250- Regular Cab, 4X4, SRW 13. 64263 Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $239,225.32, as submitted by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, in relation to professional engineering services for "Site Specific Analysis, Mapping and Photogrammetry for Precinct No. 1", through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-037-06-27 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -Phase I Drainage Study" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) 14. 64244 Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Board of Directors, on February 21, 2017, for Agenda Item No.58604, related to the "River Protective Levee Infrastructure Project" . 15. 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 16. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 17. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 19. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 64274 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. 64276 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 64220 2018 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) B. 64224 2018 - Pct. 3 Adm. (1200) C. 64184 2018 - Tax Office (1100) D. 64209 2018 - Elections (1100) E. 64197 2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 64248 Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Milo Ponce Park (program 191) to Pct.4 Parks (program 009) and Pct.4 CRC (program 186) in the amount of $9,825.00. B. 64233 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1350 prog(184, 223, 231, 235) to prog(251) in the amount of $24,000.00 C. 64226 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from R&B (005) to R&B (250) in the amount of $21,000.00 D. 64181 Public Defender (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Public Defender in the amount of $1,580.00. 5. Planning Department: A. 64206 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. County Treasurer: A. 64190 Approval of the following expenses in accordance with the Exiting Officials Expenditure Policy: Vendor Amount Item Purpose of Expense TAC $180.00 Registration Registration for 46th Annual County Treasurers' Continuing Education Seminar Embassy Suites $593.40 Hotel Hotel stay from 04/15-19/2018 Norma G. Garcia $477.60 Meals & Mileage Meals and travel to San Marcos, TX 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 64104 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - February 2018 B. 64089 District Clerk Fee report for the month of February 2018 $510,047.69 8. Executive Office: A. 64212 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Monte Alto, TX; PCT. 1 B. 64201 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. Proyecto Azteca; Mercedes, TX; PCT.1 2. Proyecto Azteca; Mercedes, TX; PCT.1 3. Proyecto Azteca; Mercedes, TX; PCT. 1 4. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Pharr, TX; PCT. 2 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 64240 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Jaime E. Gonzalez - Chief Public Defender and Kristalee Guerra Mata - Public Defender II, in the total amount of $120.00 ($60.00 each) Requisition #369185 for the Public Defender employees, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 64185 Public Affairs (1100): Requesting approval to pay the 2018 membership fee for NACIO for Julia B. Sullivan in the amount of $85.00 (Req. #368335) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 10. Budget & Management: B. 64141 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January 2018 thru February 2018. 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. 63603 Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoice submitted by Mata Garcia Architects, LLP. San Carlos Community Resource Center Project - $2,064.16 - Inv# 3343-18 P.O. 700944. B. 64249 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Policy, requesting approval to process REQ# 367347 into a Purchase Order for Arguindegui Oil, Co. for the amount of $3,545.16. D. 64230 Requesting authority to exercise the last/final extension possible (under the same rates, terms and conditions) as provided in current agreement #E-17-170-05-30 ( org. #C-16-077-06-20) for: "FLEX BASE MATERIAL (CRUSHED CALICHE)" for HIDALGO COUNTY with FRONTERA MATERIALS, INC., effective, July 02, 2018. E. 64107 Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $15,155.07 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and as reviewed by project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. F. 64231 Requesting acceptance and approval of Invoice No. 18023 in the amount of $47,472.95 as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering provided under Contract# C-CAP-18-051-02-27 WA No. 1 for Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision, Big John Subdivision, Martin Subdivision and Val Verde Subdivision. G. 64227 Approval to enter into a 36 month Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, for the HC Department of Health and Human Services. Department REQ# Months Model Monthly Payment Health & Human Services 367337 36 MP7503SP $462.95 H. 63898 Recommending approval for HC to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract #E-17-166-05-30 for “General Printing Services and Related Supplies” while procurement process is completed and processed, at the same rate, term and conditions, extension effective June 15, 2018 through August 13, 2018. I. 64086 Requesting authority to exercise the option to renew/extend the following contracts as stipulated and provided in the contracts under the same rates, terms, and conditions for: E-18-071-03-27 Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, Executive Office "Lease of Office Space - Edcouch Elsa" for an additional One (1) year. J. 64116 Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year [of 2-1 year options possible] extension [as provided in current contract] under #C-17-053-05-16 for: "Striping of County Roads, County Owned Parking Lots & Misc County Owned Sites" [on an as needed basis] for HIDALGO COUNTY [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Pavement Markings, Inc. K. 64155 Requesting authority to exercise the option to renew current contract for an additional one (1) year term, as stated for "Type D Hot Mix Asphalt-Gravel-only", on an "as needed basis" for Hidalgo County [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Valley Caliche Products, Inc. E-18-084A-03-27 effective June 27, 2018 through June 26, 2019. L. 64157 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first [of 2/1 year term options] under contract #C-17-038-04-05 with Purpose Driven Polygraph Investigative Consultants, LLC for "Polygraph Examiners for Pre-Employment, Criminal and Suitability (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office under the same rates, terms & conditions. M. 64110 Constable Precinct #4: Requesting approval for the destruction (through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office) of salvaged departmental uniforms, gear and/or equipment in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items since the majority of the items contain department logo. Items have been considered obsolete/worn and/or have failed to operate. N. 64088 1. Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Center / Juvenile Probation Department Executive Director, Israel "Buddy" Silva is requesting that Commissioners Court permit the Hidalgo County Purchasing to conduct the procurement process only as the HC Juvenile Board of Judges will select and award contract/engagement of the professional provision of: Independent Audit Services; 2. Authority for the HC Purchasing Dept. to advertise and approval of procurement packet developed through collaboration with Juvenile Probation director and staff (i.e., specifications, legal notices, terms, conditions and requirements such as governmental audit guidelines, etc.) as attached hereto for professional: Independent Audit Services [including the authority to re-advertise the project if necessary]. O. 63849 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $111,519.93 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. P. 64130 Action to Add/Delete Fuel Cards/Users for the following, including, but not limited to: 1. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 -Add Fuel Card/Users 2. Hidalgo County Planning Department - Add/Delete Users 3. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services- Add Users 4. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 1 - Delete Fuel Card/Users 5. Hidalgo County Clerk's Office - Add Fuel Card User
64266 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Policy, requesting approval to process REQ# 368444 into a Purchase Order for vendor, EventMobi in the amount of $2,999.00.
64129 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,054,215.73 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/08/18 to 03/21/18. 03/08-14/18 $ 525,914.33 03/15-21/18 $ 528,301.40 TOTAL $1,054,215.73 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 64148 Approval of Proclamation in Recognition of National School Breakfast Month
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 64215 Consideration and approval of a Resolution in recognition of the 2018 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Championship winners. B. 64261 Request from Edinburg Boys & Girls Club for permission to utilize the Endowment Center/Sunflower-Memorial Park for the Kite Fun Fly Festival to be held on April 7th from 8am-12pm. C. 64255 Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority
District Attorney's Office: 64136 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Health & Human Services Department: 64252 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract Amendment No. 537-18-0176-00001 No. 01. This amendment will add $661,666.00. $661,666.00 is allocated for the FY 18 contract budget period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. $574,166.00 is allocated for the FY 19 contract budget period of July 1, 2018 through June 30,2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the PHEP contract Amendment and related contract documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $661,666.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $85,000.00 from state funds and $8,500.00 in local match funds. 5. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $2,500.00 in state funds.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 64183 Authorization and Approval to have Mr. Rodriguez, District Attorney, to sign the FY2018 Cooperative State and Local Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administation (DEA) to include OCDETF Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force (HCDHTF) officer. B. 64139 HIDTA OCDETF (1291): 1. Approval of FY18 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number S-TXS-1106H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $7,000.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for OCDETF agreement. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,000.00 C. 64000 HIDTA Sharing US Treasury (1252) Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force U.S. Treasury fund (1252) to the Sheriff's U.S. Treasury fund (1228) and the Constable Pct. 3 U.S. Treasury fund (1257) and the Constable Pct. 4 U.S. Treasury fund (1259) in the amount of $10,000.00 respectively. D. 64140 HIDTA OCDETF (1291) 1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81. 2. Approval of certification of revenues a certified by the County Auditor o the OCDETF grant agreement. 3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF grant award in the amount of $7,400.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H).
Sheriff's Office: A. 64202 1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuse System to provide for cooperation in the use of personnel and equipment for the common purpose of protecting the lives, property, and resources of the public they serve. 2. Approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign document. B. 64091 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2018 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $39,640.99 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts. 2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2018 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $39,640.99.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 64194 Constable Pct. 2: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rodney Rodriguez as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 64083 Presentation and approval of a Dealer Deputy Agreement between Hidalgo County and Bert Ogden Motors Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Mazda P13110. This item is subject to the Dealership providing a bond in the amount of $100,000.00 and final legal review.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of 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. 64002 Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $5,815.00 to settle property damages to the Sally Port Door at the Forensic Center. (Facilities Management) C. 64203 Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $686.59 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 64221 Status Report on Classification and Compensation Plan (Grade & Step) Project. C. 64223 Criminal DA (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Auto Allowance Create 080-002 0143 Assistant District Attorney IV $94,687.00 $900.00 Create 080-002 0144 Criminal Investigator II $56,650.00 $3,600.00 2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer. D. 64235 430th District Court / Bail Bond Board (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 4/02/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot# Object Code Position Title Current Budgeted Salary / Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary / Allowance Create Allowance Slot / Add Supplemental Allowance 010-001 0004 113 Court Reporter $87,500.00 $87,500.00 010-002 A001 117 $0.00 $5,000.00 2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
Urban County: A. 64182 1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of San Juan is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with Perez Consulting Engineers, LLC in the amount of $27,850.00 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) San Juan Street Improvements funds. 2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Perez Consulting Engineer, LLC in the amount of $27,850.00.
IT Department: A. 64191 Authorization and approval to purchase wireless devices with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Qty: Employee/ID: Description: Service Plan: County Judge 2 Office Use Data Cards Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 each per month Comm. Pct. 3 1 Sala Vela/122718 Data Service for iPad Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 per month Comm. Pct. 3 1 Victor D. Gallardo/178128 Data Service for iPad Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 per month
WIC: A. 64186 1. Requesting approval to replace "Exhibit A" as an attachment to AI-63760 from CC 02/27/2018 due to incorrect asset description/ value, with corrected list attached as "Exhibit A-1" 2. Requesting the acceptance 22 computers from HHSC #529 by the political subdivision of Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - WIC Program consisting as listed in Exhibit B. (Equipment at WIC Clinics)
Auditor's Office: A. 64041 Requesting approval to submit the "Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution County Expenditure Statement - 2018" to the Department of State Health Services, and authorize County Judge to execute the report.
Planning Department: A. 64210 1. Preliminary Approval a. El Porvenir Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (James W. Turner) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 12 North Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run off onto H.C.C.I.D.#9 Ditch and onto existing road side ditch on Mile 4 West Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road. b. Maria Olivares Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maria G. Olivares) (Brushline Road & Ramseyer Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run off onto Brushline Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Brushline Road. c. RePlat of Lot 9 Vista Bonita No. 10 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alejandro Escobedo) (Sunrise Street & F.M. 2812) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Sunrise Street road side ditch and existing drainage swales. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Sunrise Street. d. Vista Bonita No. 17 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Kenyon Road & Ingle Road) No. of Lots: 192 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished by storm drainage system and detention by widening the existing drain ditch along the west and south property line. 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, Ingle Road and 7 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. San Martin No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard Scurlock) (Canton Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 25 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage and detention by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Canton Road and 3 internal streets. b. Del Rey Estates Unit 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) No. of Lots: 154 Single Family; 25 Commercial Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer pipe system discharging onto the drain ditch abutting the west lot line of said subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Alamo Road, Canton Road and 6 internal streets. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. L.C.J. Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ruben De La Garza Hinojosa) (Canton Road & Cesar Chavez Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished within the low areas of the proposed lots and re-grading the existing roadside ditch for Canton Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Canton Road. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF. Lot 1B has an existing OSSF.
Budget & Management: A. Budget Appropriations: 1. 64111 Pct 3 ICA Sullivan City El Pinto Rd (1200): A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of Sullivan for the road improvements to El Pinto Rd. B. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct. 3 Sullivan El Pinto Rd in the amount of $134,310.00.
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. 64113 A. Approval to execute final AIA 2009 A-133 Form of Agreement [including A-201 General Conditions] between Hidalgo County [Owner] and Morganti Texas, Inc. [Construction Manager at Risk] for the construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse subject to all required documentation; B. Approval to issue a "Notice to Proceed" for the fully executed agreement between Hidalgo County and Morganti Texas, Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse with authority for County Judge or Owner's Designees [VMS] to execute. B. Pct. 1 1. 64228 Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice No. Amount PO Number Millennium Engineers Group 619261-0517 $1,262.25 750930 Millennium Engineers Group 619263-0617 $2,077.88 750932 C. Pct. 2 1. 64242 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 architectural services providers for Pct. 2 North San Juan Park Swimming Pool - Project Precinct No.2 PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS GRADE RANKING: Firms GoERO International, LLC, dba, ERO Architects Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. Nassri-Warren Group Architects, INc. DBA The Warren Group Architects, Inc. Total Scores 96 97 98 Ranking D. IT Department: 1. 64208 Authorization for HC-Chief Information Officer, Rénan Ramirez to execute vendor required: Technical Design and Solution Design and Acceptance Documents [which contains technical specifications] as it relates to the proposed implementation of "paperless purchase orders" as detailed in the Scope of Work for ths project titled: Laserfiche Software Solution as approved by HCCC on 11/28/2017-R/AI-62633. E. WIC 1. 64243 Presentation of the responsible vendors submitting the lowest and best bid (and meeting all specifications and requirements) for the purpose of the award of bid and approval of the contracts (listed below) for the project numbered and titled: RFB No. 2018-032-02-07-HGO - "Medical Supplies" for Hidalgo County WIC Department. Interboro Packaging Corp. 4MD Medical Solutions Nashville Medical & EMS Products, Inc. Henry Schein Medical Emergency Medical Products NAO Global Health, LLC F. Sheriff's Office 1. 64222 Pursuant to contract provision of current agreement as requested by an HC-Elected Official/Department Head, acceptance and approval of "First (1st) Amendment" to Service Contract [C-17-161-12-05] between County and Network Sciences, Inc., for the provision inclusion of additional licenses for software use and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable 2. 64114 Requesting approval to purchase a total of (25) vehicles for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative : A. GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F00 5 vehicles thru awarded vendor, Silsbee in the total amount $151,131.50; and, B. Buyboard, contract 521-16 (20) vehicles thru awarded vendor, Caldwell Country Ford in the total amount of $562,460.00; both transactions include vehicles, delivery and applicable fees. G. Co. Wide 1. 63936 FIRE MARSHAL: 1. Authorization and approval to change current vendor name from Capitol Strategies Consulting, Inc. to Sybatech,Inc. DBA Codepal as per notice attached herein; 2. Approval to remain as "Sole Source Declaration" for Sybatech, Inc. DBA Codepal (fka, Capitol Strategies Consulting, Inc.) for the purchase of software; including licenses, support service, training, maintenance and any present, future accessories to be used by Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Department and other Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies ( all funding sources) with said declaration to remain in effect while declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC.
Open Forum
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
23. 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. 64236 Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County D. 64213 Claim of Aurelia Mendez
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 64237 Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County D. 64214 Claim of Aurelia Mendez
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24. 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) 28. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 64264 Acceptance and approval to execute the final AIA A133 - 2009 Form of Agreement between Owner, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Construction Manager as Constructor, Bullard Construction, Inc., for "CMAR for HCDD1 New Administration Building " Project [as approved for negotiation on CC 02-20-18 AI#63810] and subject to final review and approval by Legal Counsel prior to execution. (C-HCDD1-18-002-03-27) 6. 64219 General Fund 110 Budget: 006-M&O Ratification of the following items: A. Certificate of Substantial Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing. B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E. PO#632363 7. 64253 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 345-Mercedes Lateral A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. C. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $12,149.99 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. D. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $69,760.41 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#627491 8. 64254 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 340- South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. C. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $317,921.49 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. D. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $81,330.33 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement. Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#630512 9. 64225 Request approval of Notice to Resume Work Order to Castle Enterprises, LLC, with effective date of April 2, 2018, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-007-04-18 -PCT 2 Minnesota-Cesar Chavez Area Drainage Improvements Project with authority for HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to sign notice. 10. 64246 Requesting approval of Amended Agreed Order Docket No.2017-0541-WQ-E. Previously approved by Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors on July 11, 2017; Agenda Item No. 60652 (A) and approval for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 General Manager or his designee to execute. 11. 64247 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“HCDD1 J-09 Drain Improvements Phase III Roadway & Field Crossings” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-020-04-18, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 12. 64250 Requesting approval to purchase the following listed vehicles from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP through the District's membership with Buy Board Contracts (No. 521-16).in the Total amount of $411,057.00 including freight; A.) 2 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Service Body B.) 3 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Gooseneck Flatbed C.) 3 ea 2019 Ford F-250- Regular Cab, 4X4, SRW 13. 64263 Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $239,225.32, as submitted by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, in relation to professional engineering services for "Site Specific Analysis, Mapping and Photogrammetry for Precinct No. 1", through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-037-06-27 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -Phase I Drainage Study" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) 14. 64244 Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Board of Directors, on February 21, 2017, for Agenda Item No.58604, related to the "River Protective Levee Infrastructure Project" . 15. 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 16. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 17. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 19. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 64274 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. 64276 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 64220 2018 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) B. 64224 2018 - Pct. 3 Adm. (1200) C. 64184 2018 - Tax Office (1100) D. 64209 2018 - Elections (1100) E. 64197 2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 64248 Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Milo Ponce Park (program 191) to Pct.4 Parks (program 009) and Pct.4 CRC (program 186) in the amount of $9,825.00. B. 64233 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1350 prog(184, 223, 231, 235) to prog(251) in the amount of $24,000.00 C. 64226 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from R&B (005) to R&B (250) in the amount of $21,000.00 D. 64181 Public Defender (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Public Defender in the amount of $1,580.00. 5. Planning Department: A. 64206 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. County Treasurer: A. 64190 Approval of the following expenses in accordance with the Exiting Officials Expenditure Policy: Vendor Amount Item Purpose of Expense TAC $180.00 Registration Registration for 46th Annual County Treasurers' Continuing Education Seminar Embassy Suites $593.40 Hotel Hotel stay from 04/15-19/2018 Norma G. Garcia $477.60 Meals & Mileage Meals and travel to San Marcos, TX 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 64104 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - February 2018 B. 64089 District Clerk Fee report for the month of February 2018 $510,047.69 8. Executive Office: A. 64212 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Monte Alto, TX; PCT. 1 B. 64201 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. Proyecto Azteca; Mercedes, TX; PCT.1 2. Proyecto Azteca; Mercedes, TX; PCT.1 3. Proyecto Azteca; Mercedes, TX; PCT. 1 4. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Pharr, TX; PCT. 2 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 64240 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Jaime E. Gonzalez - Chief Public Defender and Kristalee Guerra Mata - Public Defender II, in the total amount of $120.00 ($60.00 each) Requisition #369185 for the Public Defender employees, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 64185 Public Affairs (1100): Requesting approval to pay the 2018 membership fee for NACIO for Julia B. Sullivan in the amount of $85.00 (Req. #368335) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 10. Budget & Management: B. 64141 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January 2018 thru February 2018. 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. 63603 Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoice submitted by Mata Garcia Architects, LLP. San Carlos Community Resource Center Project - $2,064.16 - Inv# 3343-18 P.O. 700944. B. 64249 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Policy, requesting approval to process REQ# 367347 into a Purchase Order for Arguindegui Oil, Co. for the amount of $3,545.16. D. 64230 Requesting authority to exercise the last/final extension possible (under the same rates, terms and conditions) as provided in current agreement #E-17-170-05-30 ( org. #C-16-077-06-20) for: "FLEX BASE MATERIAL (CRUSHED CALICHE)" for HIDALGO COUNTY with FRONTERA MATERIALS, INC., effective, July 02, 2018. E. 64107 Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $15,155.07 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and as reviewed by project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. F. 64231 Requesting acceptance and approval of Invoice No. 18023 in the amount of $47,472.95 as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering provided under Contract# C-CAP-18-051-02-27 WA No. 1 for Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision, Big John Subdivision, Martin Subdivision and Val Verde Subdivision. G. 64227 Approval to enter into a 36 month Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, for the HC Department of Health and Human Services. Department REQ# Months Model Monthly Payment Health & Human Services 367337 36 MP7503SP $462.95 H. 63898 Recommending approval for HC to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract #E-17-166-05-30 for “General Printing Services and Related Supplies” while procurement process is completed and processed, at the same rate, term and conditions, extension effective June 15, 2018 through August 13, 2018. I. 64086 Requesting authority to exercise the option to renew/extend the following contracts as stipulated and provided in the contracts under the same rates, terms, and conditions for: E-18-071-03-27 Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, Executive Office "Lease of Office Space - Edcouch Elsa" for an additional One (1) year. J. 64116 Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year [of 2-1 year options possible] extension [as provided in current contract] under #C-17-053-05-16 for: "Striping of County Roads, County Owned Parking Lots & Misc County Owned Sites" [on an as needed basis] for HIDALGO COUNTY [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Pavement Markings, Inc. K. 64155 Requesting authority to exercise the option to renew current contract for an additional one (1) year term, as stated for "Type D Hot Mix Asphalt-Gravel-only", on an "as needed basis" for Hidalgo County [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Valley Caliche Products, Inc. E-18-084A-03-27 effective June 27, 2018 through June 26, 2019. L. 64157 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first [of 2/1 year term options] under contract #C-17-038-04-05 with Purpose Driven Polygraph Investigative Consultants, LLC for "Polygraph Examiners for Pre-Employment, Criminal and Suitability (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office under the same rates, terms & conditions. M. 64110 Constable Precinct #4: Requesting approval for the destruction (through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office) of salvaged departmental uniforms, gear and/or equipment in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items since the majority of the items contain department logo. Items have been considered obsolete/worn and/or have failed to operate. N. 64088 1. Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Center / Juvenile Probation Department Executive Director, Israel "Buddy" Silva is requesting that Commissioners Court permit the Hidalgo County Purchasing to conduct the procurement process only as the HC Juvenile Board of Judges will select and award contract/engagement of the professional provision of: Independent Audit Services; 2. Authority for the HC Purchasing Dept. to advertise and approval of procurement packet developed through collaboration with Juvenile Probation director and staff (i.e., specifications, legal notices, terms, conditions and requirements such as governmental audit guidelines, etc.) as attached hereto for professional: Independent Audit Services [including the authority to re-advertise the project if necessary]. O. 63849 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $111,519.93 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. P. 64130 Action to Add/Delete Fuel Cards/Users for the following, including, but not limited to: 1. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 -Add Fuel Card/Users 2. Hidalgo County Planning Department - Add/Delete Users 3. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services- Add Users 4. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 1 - Delete Fuel Card/Users 5. Hidalgo County Clerk's Office - Add Fuel Card User
64266 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Policy, requesting approval to process REQ# 368444 into a Purchase Order for vendor, EventMobi in the amount of $2,999.00.
64129 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,054,215.73 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/08/18 to 03/21/18. 03/08-14/18 $ 525,914.33 03/15-21/18 $ 528,301.40 TOTAL $1,054,215.73 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 64148 Approval of Proclamation in Recognition of National School Breakfast Month
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 64215 Consideration and approval of a Resolution in recognition of the 2018 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Championship winners. B. 64261 Request from Edinburg Boys & Girls Club for permission to utilize the Endowment Center/Sunflower-Memorial Park for the Kite Fun Fly Festival to be held on April 7th from 8am-12pm. C. 64255 Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority
District Attorney's Office: 64136 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Health & Human Services Department: 64252 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract Amendment No. 537-18-0176-00001 No. 01. This amendment will add $661,666.00. $661,666.00 is allocated for the FY 18 contract budget period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. $574,166.00 is allocated for the FY 19 contract budget period of July 1, 2018 through June 30,2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the PHEP contract Amendment and related contract documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $661,666.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $85,000.00 from state funds and $8,500.00 in local match funds. 5. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $2,500.00 in state funds.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 64183 Authorization and Approval to have Mr. Rodriguez, District Attorney, to sign the FY2018 Cooperative State and Local Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administation (DEA) to include OCDETF Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force (HCDHTF) officer. B. 64139 HIDTA OCDETF (1291): 1. Approval of FY18 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number S-TXS-1106H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $7,000.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for OCDETF agreement. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,000.00 C. 64000 HIDTA Sharing US Treasury (1252) Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force U.S. Treasury fund (1252) to the Sheriff's U.S. Treasury fund (1228) and the Constable Pct. 3 U.S. Treasury fund (1257) and the Constable Pct. 4 U.S. Treasury fund (1259) in the amount of $10,000.00 respectively. D. 64140 HIDTA OCDETF (1291) 1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81. 2. Approval of certification of revenues a certified by the County Auditor o the OCDETF grant agreement. 3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF grant award in the amount of $7,400.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H).
Sheriff's Office: A. 64202 1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuse System to provide for cooperation in the use of personnel and equipment for the common purpose of protecting the lives, property, and resources of the public they serve. 2. Approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign document. B. 64091 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2018 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $39,640.99 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts. 2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2018 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $39,640.99.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 64194 Constable Pct. 2: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rodney Rodriguez as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 64083 Presentation and approval of a Dealer Deputy Agreement between Hidalgo County and Bert Ogden Motors Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Mazda P13110. This item is subject to the Dealership providing a bond in the amount of $100,000.00 and final legal review.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of 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. 64002 Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $5,815.00 to settle property damages to the Sally Port Door at the Forensic Center. (Facilities Management) C. 64203 Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $686.59 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 64221 Status Report on Classification and Compensation Plan (Grade & Step) Project. C. 64223 Criminal DA (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Auto Allowance Create 080-002 0143 Assistant District Attorney IV $94,687.00 $900.00 Create 080-002 0144 Criminal Investigator II $56,650.00 $3,600.00 2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer. D. 64235 430th District Court / Bail Bond Board (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 4/02/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot# Object Code Position Title Current Budgeted Salary / Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary / Allowance Create Allowance Slot / Add Supplemental Allowance 010-001 0004 113 Court Reporter $87,500.00 $87,500.00 010-002 A001 117 $0.00 $5,000.00 2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
Urban County: A. 64182 1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of San Juan is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with Perez Consulting Engineers, LLC in the amount of $27,850.00 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) San Juan Street Improvements funds. 2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Perez Consulting Engineer, LLC in the amount of $27,850.00.
IT Department: A. 64191 Authorization and approval to purchase wireless devices with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Qty: Employee/ID: Description: Service Plan: County Judge 2 Office Use Data Cards Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 each per month Comm. Pct. 3 1 Sala Vela/122718 Data Service for iPad Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 per month Comm. Pct. 3 1 Victor D. Gallardo/178128 Data Service for iPad Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 per month
WIC: A. 64186 1. Requesting approval to replace "Exhibit A" as an attachment to AI-63760 from CC 02/27/2018 due to incorrect asset description/ value, with corrected list attached as "Exhibit A-1" 2. Requesting the acceptance 22 computers from HHSC #529 by the political subdivision of Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - WIC Program consisting as listed in Exhibit B. (Equipment at WIC Clinics)
Auditor's Office: A. 64041 Requesting approval to submit the "Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution County Expenditure Statement - 2018" to the Department of State Health Services, and authorize County Judge to execute the report.
Planning Department: A. 64210 1. Preliminary Approval a. El Porvenir Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (James W. Turner) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 12 North Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run off onto H.C.C.I.D.#9 Ditch and onto existing road side ditch on Mile 4 West Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road. b. Maria Olivares Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maria G. Olivares) (Brushline Road & Ramseyer Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run off onto Brushline Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Brushline Road. c. RePlat of Lot 9 Vista Bonita No. 10 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alejandro Escobedo) (Sunrise Street & F.M. 2812) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Sunrise Street road side ditch and existing drainage swales. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Sunrise Street. d. Vista Bonita No. 17 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Kenyon Road & Ingle Road) No. of Lots: 192 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished by storm drainage system and detention by widening the existing drain ditch along the west and south property line. 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, Ingle Road and 7 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. San Martin No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard Scurlock) (Canton Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 25 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage and detention by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Canton Road and 3 internal streets. b. Del Rey Estates Unit 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) No. of Lots: 154 Single Family; 25 Commercial Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer pipe system discharging onto the drain ditch abutting the west lot line of said subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Alamo Road, Canton Road and 6 internal streets. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. L.C.J. Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ruben De La Garza Hinojosa) (Canton Road & Cesar Chavez Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished within the low areas of the proposed lots and re-grading the existing roadside ditch for Canton Road. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Canton Road. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF. Lot 1B has an existing OSSF.
Budget & Management: A. Budget Appropriations: 1. 64111 Pct 3 ICA Sullivan City El Pinto Rd (1200): A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of Sullivan for the road improvements to El Pinto Rd. B. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct. 3 Sullivan El Pinto Rd in the amount of $134,310.00.
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. 64113 A. Approval to execute final AIA 2009 A-133 Form of Agreement [including A-201 General Conditions] between Hidalgo County [Owner] and Morganti Texas, Inc. [Construction Manager at Risk] for the construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse subject to all required documentation; B. Approval to issue a "Notice to Proceed" for the fully executed agreement between Hidalgo County and Morganti Texas, Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse with authority for County Judge or Owner's Designees [VMS] to execute. B. Pct. 1 1. 64228 Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice No. Amount PO Number Millennium Engineers Group 619261-0517 $1,262.25 750930 Millennium Engineers Group 619263-0617 $2,077.88 750932 C. Pct. 2 1. 64242 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 architectural services providers for Pct. 2 North San Juan Park Swimming Pool - Project Precinct No.2 PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS GRADE RANKING: Firms GoERO International, LLC, dba, ERO Architects Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. Nassri-Warren Group Architects, INc. DBA The Warren Group Architects, Inc. Total Scores 96 97 98 Ranking D. IT Department: 1. 64208 Authorization for HC-Chief Information Officer, Rénan Ramirez to execute vendor required: Technical Design and Solution Design and Acceptance Documents [which contains technical specifications] as it relates to the proposed implementation of "paperless purchase orders" as detailed in the Scope of Work for ths project titled: Laserfiche Software Solution as approved by HCCC on 11/28/2017-R/AI-62633. E. WIC 1. 64243 Presentation of the responsible vendors submitting the lowest and best bid (and meeting all specifications and requirements) for the purpose of the award of bid and approval of the contracts (listed below) for the project numbered and titled: RFB No. 2018-032-02-07-HGO - "Medical Supplies" for Hidalgo County WIC Department. Interboro Packaging Corp. 4MD Medical Solutions Nashville Medical & EMS Products, Inc. Henry Schein Medical Emergency Medical Products NAO Global Health, LLC F. Sheriff's Office 1. 64222 Pursuant to contract provision of current agreement as requested by an HC-Elected Official/Department Head, acceptance and approval of "First (1st) Amendment" to Service Contract [C-17-161-12-05] between County and Network Sciences, Inc., for the provision inclusion of additional licenses for software use and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable 2. 64114 Requesting approval to purchase a total of (25) vehicles for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative : A. GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F00 5 vehicles thru awarded vendor, Silsbee in the total amount $151,131.50; and, B. Buyboard, contract 521-16 (20) vehicles thru awarded vendor, Caldwell Country Ford in the total amount of $562,460.00; both transactions include vehicles, delivery and applicable fees. G. Co. Wide 1. 63936 FIRE MARSHAL: 1. Authorization and approval to change current vendor name from Capitol Strategies Consulting, Inc. to Sybatech,Inc. DBA Codepal as per notice attached herein; 2. Approval to remain as "Sole Source Declaration" for Sybatech, Inc. DBA Codepal (fka, Capitol Strategies Consulting, Inc.) for the purchase of software; including licenses, support service, training, maintenance and any present, future accessories to be used by Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Department and other Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies ( all funding sources) with said declaration to remain in effect while declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC.
Open Forum
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
23. 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. 64236 Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County D. 64213 Claim of Aurelia Mendez
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 64237 Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County D. 64214 Claim of Aurelia Mendez
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2) & Item 28
24. 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) 28. Adjourn