1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 64657 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4 as it relates to Cesar Chavez Drain Ph II project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 6. 64660 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26 as it relates to the J-09 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 7. 64672 Approval to issue payment on the following items: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $22,734.90 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 8. 64688 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 130 Budget: 005-New Administration Building A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $6,322.95 from Gonzalez Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-055-12-05 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-New Administration Facility -Site Utilities Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., Hidalgo County Drainage District PO#633496 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 64705 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. 64708 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 64656 2018 - Pct. 4 Admin (1200) B. 64694 2018 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100) C. 64684 2018 - IT Justice Crt Tech (1242) D. 64673 2018 - County Judge (1100) E. 64680 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293) F. 64653 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHEP (1293) G. 64654 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293) H. 64670 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293) I. 64669 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Control (1293) J. 64671 2018-Elections LIT (1100) K. 64662 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) L. 64663 2018 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 64682 CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin (1347): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/T.Gil Project into CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin in the amount of $216,642.43. B. 64675 Juvenile Boot Camp PAS (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (program #002) to Juvenile Boot Camp PAS (program #028) in the amount of $15,437.00 to fund food expenses. C. 64658 Pct 4 ICA NAW (1200): Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 ICA NAW (program 204) in the amount of $1,633.90. D. 64687 Pct 4 Emergency Service Linn-San Manuel (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,500.00. 5. Planning Department: A. 64668 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Executive Office: A. 64686 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4 2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4 7. Tax Refunds: A. 64651 Account Number Payer Amount M1570.00.000.0001.00 MG Kamel Properties LTD $9,081.10 M1950.99.029.0015.06 Mohan Tewani $8,073.32 S2005.99.000.002A.03 RKL Family Limited Partnership $4,102.38 T6399.99.000.0001.02 RKL Family Limited Partnership $3,145.91 W6006.00.000.0001.00 Lone Star National Bank $11,934.03 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 64585 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Jose Daniel Ozuna, Public Defender II, in the total amount of $60.00 (Requisition #370756) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Headstart: A. 64534 Discussion/Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Report: March 2018 B. 64533 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Reports for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 C. 64538 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: March 2018 D. 64536 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: March 2018 E. 64535 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: March 2018 F. 64537 Approval of Assessment Reports: 1. Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Mid Assessment Results 2. PSJA CLI Assessment Reports (English and Spanish) 10. Budget & Management: A. 64697 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of March 2018. C. 64674 Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account. D. Interfund transfers: 1. 64678 TXDOT Pct 3 Shary Rd (FM676-SH107) (1315): Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/Tom Gil(83-FM2221) to TXDOT Pct 3 Shary Rd(FM676-SH107) in the amount of $751,297.98. 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. 64689 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00370983 with Modern Technology-Modern Environment in the amount of $37,434.00 for the monitoring of groundwater/gas, personnel and equipment, laboratory analytical cost as expressed in C-17-168-07-11. B. 64582 Requesting approval to exercise the option to extend the first (1st) year [of 2/1 yr. options under the same rates, terms and conditions], as permitted under contract # C-16-106-07-06 with GALLS, LLC for: "Purchase of New Bullet Proof Vests (Soft Body Armor)" for Hidalgo County, effective, 05/25/18. C. 64199 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the one (1) year extension allowed in contract #C-17-052-05-02 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Benchmark Utility Contractors, Inc. dba Centex Trucking for the provision of “Hauling Services for Millings” (for Pct No. 1) effective June 02, 2018 to June 01, 2019. D. 64587 Safety Division: a. Pursuant to TX LGC 263.151, approval to declare uniform items, described in attachment herein, as "Salvage". b. Approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental uniforms in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo.
64681 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $993,383.44 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/12/18 to 04/25/18. 04/12-18/18 $546,389.70 04/19-25/18 $446,993.74 TOTAL $993,383.44 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. 64593 Consideration and approval of a Proclamation Declaring May 2018 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Sheriff's Office: A. 64566 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TSO-3420) presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following: Approval of requisition #369131 for 2 DataConnect Government Unlimited Data for sky cop license plate reader towers @ $40.00 per device. B. 64565 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TSO-3420) presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following: Approval of requisition # 370425 for 19 DataConnect Government Unlimited Data for new Patrol Units @ $37.00 per device.
Constable Pct. #3: A. 64650 Constable Pct. #3 - NIBRS Grant: 1. Ratification of application submitted for the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)Grant with the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, through egrants. 2.Approval of Resolution for NIBRS Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 64598 Constable Precinct 4 (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2017 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants. 2. Authorization for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants. 3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 2017 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents (Grant Period: January 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019). B. 64595 Constable Precinct 4 CCP59 (1231): Approval of 2018 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $221,456.54. C. 64596 Constable Precinct 4 US Treasury (1259): Approval of 2018 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 US Treasury in the amount of $44,300.60.
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. 64685 Requesting approval to submit Application to Texas State Library and Archives Commission for Accreditation in State Library System with authority for County Judge to sign
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 64683 CCP Salary Schedule - Various Departments: Approval of CCP Salary Schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 04/30/2018. C. 64677 Border Colonia Access Program (1200): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 5/14/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Create / Add Supplemental Allowance 125-028 0002 Clerk IV $0.00 $39,253.00 $0.00 $3,500.00 2. Approval to transfer employee no. 81191 to slot# 0002 (125-028), effective 5/14/2018. 3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. D. 64679 Pct. 1 Administration (1200): 1. Approval to extend the Temporary position listed below effective 5/01/2018 through 5/31/2018, as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Position Grade Proposed Hourly Rate Extend Temporary Full - Time position 121-004 T034 Administrative Assistant I 04 $12.76 / hr. 2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
Health & Human Services Department: A. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Elections Administration: A. 64665 Discussion on Election updates. B. 64664 1. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Elsa for their election to held on May 5, 2018. 2. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Hidalgo for their election to held on May 5, 2018. 3. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Mission for their election to held on May 5, 2018. 4. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the Mission Consolidated Independent School District for their election to held on May 5, 2018.
Head Start Program: A. 64543 Presentation of Nutrition Contest Winners 2018 Winners B. 64542 Presentation of the Blue Ribbon Centers C. 64544 Recruitment Report for Program Year 2018-2019 D. 64541 Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Self-Assessment Report E. 64540 Discussion/Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the Hidalgo Independent School District for the Implementation of the School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM) F. 64539 Discussion/Approval of Relocation of Classrooms
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 64676 Appointment of member to the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Board
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 64661 Discussion on the 84th Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference to be held June 11-14, 2018 at the McAllen Convention Center
Budget & Management: A. 64692 Tax Assessor/Collector-Motor Vehicle Division: Approval to reimburse the Tax Assessor/Collector Motor Vehicle Division for an IRS tax levy withheld in error in the total amount $2,925.50 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor. B. 64647 TXDOT - Pct 4 FM2220 (Mile 5 to FM1924): Approval and concurrence of the Plans of Proposed State Highway Improvement for FM2220 (Mile 5 to FM1924) CSJ:2094-01-038, with authorization for County Judge to sign title sheets for the plan sets for this project. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. 64607 Elections (1100): A. Approval of certification of revenues by the Co. Auditor in relation to insurance settlement proceeds. B. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Elections in the amount of $2,177.82.
Public Defender's Office: A. 64545 Public Defender's: Discussion, Consideration and Approval to appoint Asma Faisal Saleem, as volunteer Public Defender Intern for the period of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
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. 64422 Presentation, acknowledgement and action for HCCC of Notice of Acquisition of company, MILLER UNIFORMS & EMBLEMS by GALLS, LLC of the assets including (existing Hidalgo County contract as of January 31, 2018 pursuant to the Date of Bill of Sale). B. Pct. 1 1. 64630 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 Sunrise Operations Facility [approved for negotiations by HCCC on October 31, 2017 ai # 62329 ( r )]; B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $112,100.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 Tax Substation Construction Project; C. Pursuant to approval of Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. (Article 14) C-17-309-05-01, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Chanin Engineering to provide structural engineering services for the Pct. No. 1 Tax Substation Project. C. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 64568 Requesting approval to reject proposals received for the project: "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" - 2018-078-04-04-HGO for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department due to limited participation so as to re-advertise and encourage more participation by vendors.
Open Forum
20. 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. 64690 Hidalgo County v. U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census D. 64695 EEOC Charge No. 31C-2018-00896C; Georgina C. Bermudez v Hidalgo County 21. 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)
22. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 64691 Hidalgo County v. U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census D. 64696 EEOC Charge No. 31C-2018-00896C; Georgina C. Bermudez v Hidalgo County 25. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 64657 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4 as it relates to Cesar Chavez Drain Ph II project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 6. 64660 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26 as it relates to the J-09 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 7. 64672 Approval to issue payment on the following items: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $22,734.90 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 8. 64688 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 130 Budget: 005-New Administration Building A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $6,322.95 from Gonzalez Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-055-12-05 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-New Administration Facility -Site Utilities Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., Hidalgo County Drainage District PO#633496 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 64705 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. 64708 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 64656 2018 - Pct. 4 Admin (1200) B. 64694 2018 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100) C. 64684 2018 - IT Justice Crt Tech (1242) D. 64673 2018 - County Judge (1100) E. 64680 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293) F. 64653 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHEP (1293) G. 64654 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293) H. 64670 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293) I. 64669 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Control (1293) J. 64671 2018-Elections LIT (1100) K. 64662 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) L. 64663 2018 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 64682 CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin (1347): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/T.Gil Project into CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin in the amount of $216,642.43. B. 64675 Juvenile Boot Camp PAS (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (program #002) to Juvenile Boot Camp PAS (program #028) in the amount of $15,437.00 to fund food expenses. C. 64658 Pct 4 ICA NAW (1200): Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 ICA NAW (program 204) in the amount of $1,633.90. D. 64687 Pct 4 Emergency Service Linn-San Manuel (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,500.00. 5. Planning Department: A. 64668 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Executive Office: A. 64686 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4 2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4 7. Tax Refunds: A. 64651 Account Number Payer Amount M1570.00.000.0001.00 MG Kamel Properties LTD $9,081.10 M1950.99.029.0015.06 Mohan Tewani $8,073.32 S2005.99.000.002A.03 RKL Family Limited Partnership $4,102.38 T6399.99.000.0001.02 RKL Family Limited Partnership $3,145.91 W6006.00.000.0001.00 Lone Star National Bank $11,934.03 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 64585 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Jose Daniel Ozuna, Public Defender II, in the total amount of $60.00 (Requisition #370756) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Headstart: A. 64534 Discussion/Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Report: March 2018 B. 64533 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Reports for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 C. 64538 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: March 2018 D. 64536 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: March 2018 E. 64535 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: March 2018 F. 64537 Approval of Assessment Reports: 1. Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Mid Assessment Results 2. PSJA CLI Assessment Reports (English and Spanish) 10. Budget & Management: A. 64697 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of March 2018. C. 64674 Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account. D. Interfund transfers: 1. 64678 TXDOT Pct 3 Shary Rd (FM676-SH107) (1315): Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/Tom Gil(83-FM2221) to TXDOT Pct 3 Shary Rd(FM676-SH107) in the amount of $751,297.98. 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. 64689 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00370983 with Modern Technology-Modern Environment in the amount of $37,434.00 for the monitoring of groundwater/gas, personnel and equipment, laboratory analytical cost as expressed in C-17-168-07-11. B. 64582 Requesting approval to exercise the option to extend the first (1st) year [of 2/1 yr. options under the same rates, terms and conditions], as permitted under contract # C-16-106-07-06 with GALLS, LLC for: "Purchase of New Bullet Proof Vests (Soft Body Armor)" for Hidalgo County, effective, 05/25/18. C. 64199 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the one (1) year extension allowed in contract #C-17-052-05-02 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Benchmark Utility Contractors, Inc. dba Centex Trucking for the provision of “Hauling Services for Millings” (for Pct No. 1) effective June 02, 2018 to June 01, 2019. D. 64587 Safety Division: a. Pursuant to TX LGC 263.151, approval to declare uniform items, described in attachment herein, as "Salvage". b. Approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental uniforms in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo.
64681 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $993,383.44 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/12/18 to 04/25/18. 04/12-18/18 $546,389.70 04/19-25/18 $446,993.74 TOTAL $993,383.44 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. 64593 Consideration and approval of a Proclamation Declaring May 2018 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Sheriff's Office: A. 64566 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TSO-3420) presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following: Approval of requisition #369131 for 2 DataConnect Government Unlimited Data for sky cop license plate reader towers @ $40.00 per device. B. 64565 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TSO-3420) presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following: Approval of requisition # 370425 for 19 DataConnect Government Unlimited Data for new Patrol Units @ $37.00 per device.
Constable Pct. #3: A. 64650 Constable Pct. #3 - NIBRS Grant: 1. Ratification of application submitted for the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)Grant with the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, through egrants. 2.Approval of Resolution for NIBRS Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 64598 Constable Precinct 4 (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2017 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants. 2. Authorization for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants. 3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 2017 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents (Grant Period: January 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019). B. 64595 Constable Precinct 4 CCP59 (1231): Approval of 2018 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $221,456.54. C. 64596 Constable Precinct 4 US Treasury (1259): Approval of 2018 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 US Treasury in the amount of $44,300.60.
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. 64685 Requesting approval to submit Application to Texas State Library and Archives Commission for Accreditation in State Library System with authority for County Judge to sign
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 64683 CCP Salary Schedule - Various Departments: Approval of CCP Salary Schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 04/30/2018. C. 64677 Border Colonia Access Program (1200): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 5/14/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary Create / Add Supplemental Allowance 125-028 0002 Clerk IV $0.00 $39,253.00 $0.00 $3,500.00 2. Approval to transfer employee no. 81191 to slot# 0002 (125-028), effective 5/14/2018. 3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. D. 64679 Pct. 1 Administration (1200): 1. Approval to extend the Temporary position listed below effective 5/01/2018 through 5/31/2018, as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Position Grade Proposed Hourly Rate Extend Temporary Full - Time position 121-004 T034 Administrative Assistant I 04 $12.76 / hr. 2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
Health & Human Services Department: A. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Elections Administration: A. 64665 Discussion on Election updates. B. 64664 1. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Elsa for their election to held on May 5, 2018. 2. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Hidalgo for their election to held on May 5, 2018. 3. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Mission for their election to held on May 5, 2018. 4. Approval of the 2018 May Uniform Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the Mission Consolidated Independent School District for their election to held on May 5, 2018.
Head Start Program: A. 64543 Presentation of Nutrition Contest Winners 2018 Winners B. 64542 Presentation of the Blue Ribbon Centers C. 64544 Recruitment Report for Program Year 2018-2019 D. 64541 Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Self-Assessment Report E. 64540 Discussion/Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the Hidalgo Independent School District for the Implementation of the School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM) F. 64539 Discussion/Approval of Relocation of Classrooms
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 64676 Appointment of member to the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Board
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 64661 Discussion on the 84th Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference to be held June 11-14, 2018 at the McAllen Convention Center
Budget & Management: A. 64692 Tax Assessor/Collector-Motor Vehicle Division: Approval to reimburse the Tax Assessor/Collector Motor Vehicle Division for an IRS tax levy withheld in error in the total amount $2,925.50 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor. B. 64647 TXDOT - Pct 4 FM2220 (Mile 5 to FM1924): Approval and concurrence of the Plans of Proposed State Highway Improvement for FM2220 (Mile 5 to FM1924) CSJ:2094-01-038, with authorization for County Judge to sign title sheets for the plan sets for this project. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. 64607 Elections (1100): A. Approval of certification of revenues by the Co. Auditor in relation to insurance settlement proceeds. B. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Elections in the amount of $2,177.82.
Public Defender's Office: A. 64545 Public Defender's: Discussion, Consideration and Approval to appoint Asma Faisal Saleem, as volunteer Public Defender Intern for the period of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
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. 64422 Presentation, acknowledgement and action for HCCC of Notice of Acquisition of company, MILLER UNIFORMS & EMBLEMS by GALLS, LLC of the assets including (existing Hidalgo County contract as of January 31, 2018 pursuant to the Date of Bill of Sale). B. Pct. 1 1. 64630 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 Sunrise Operations Facility [approved for negotiations by HCCC on October 31, 2017 ai # 62329 ( r )]; B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $112,100.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 Tax Substation Construction Project; C. Pursuant to approval of Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. (Article 14) C-17-309-05-01, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Chanin Engineering to provide structural engineering services for the Pct. No. 1 Tax Substation Project. C. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 64568 Requesting approval to reject proposals received for the project: "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" - 2018-078-04-04-HGO for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department due to limited participation so as to re-advertise and encourage more participation by vendors.
Open Forum
20. 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. 64690 Hidalgo County v. U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census D. 64695 EEOC Charge No. 31C-2018-00896C; Georgina C. Bermudez v Hidalgo County 21. 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)
22. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 64691 Hidalgo County v. U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census D. 64696 EEOC Charge No. 31C-2018-00896C; Georgina C. Bermudez v Hidalgo County 25. Adjourn