1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. AI -64720 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, District Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“CURRY DRAIN DITCH IMPROVEMENTS -ROAD CROSSINGS (ALAMO RD., TOWER RD., SHARP RD., AND 83RD ST.)” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-027-05-30, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 6. AI -64758 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and City of Mercedes, Texas as it relates to "Ditch 23". 7. AI -64765 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Purchase of Precast Box Culverts 10 FT x 7 FT ", RFB No. HCDD1-18-021-05-30, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 8. AI -64767 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 13 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 9. AI -64769 A. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-18-020-04-28, “J-09 Drain Improvements Phase III -Roadway & Field Crossings" in the total amount $1,276,647.41, to Castle Enterprises, LLC (subject to Legal Approval). B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". 10. AI -64790 A. Requesting approval to declare surplus the listed items in the herein attached Exhibit "A" (including i.e. vehicle units, heavy equipment, Tractors/Shredders, General Miscellaneous Property) for the purpose of sale through auction [scheduled for June, 2018] in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); B. Requesting authority to publish advertisements for the Auction of Surplus Items scheduled to be held on June 6, 2018. C. Requesting authority to remove assets listed on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 inventory list after finalizing the auction sale; AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received: D. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Board of Directors proceed to:'...order any of the property on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the Board of Directors undertook to sell said items at auction on June 6, 2018, resulted in no bids received. 11. AI -64763 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Appraisal Haus as it relates to on-call Appraisal Services (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-028-05-08) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on April 10, 2018. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form 1295) 12. AI -64764 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC as it relates to on-call Appraisal Services (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-029-05-08) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on April 10, 2018. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form 1295) 13. 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 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 15. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 16. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-64808 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. AI-64811 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-64693 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64737 2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) B. AI-64733 2018 - Human Resources (1100) C. AI-64715 2018 - D.A. - TTBH (1281) D. AI-64716 2018- Constable Pct.1 (1100) E. AI-64712 2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) F. AI-64714 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1285) G. AI-64713 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1285) H. AI-64698 2018 - Adult Probation - RSAT (1289) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64701 Various Departments (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to the Nuisance Abatement Program, Purchasing, Facilities Management and Co Treasurer to fund various expenditures. B. AI-64726 Constable Pct 5 (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Constable Pct 5 to fund radios and other equipment. C. AI-64440 Pct 2 Administration (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (program #006) to Pct 2 Administration (program #005) in the amount of $3,410.80 to fund operating expenditures. D. AI-64734 Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100): Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (program #001) to Pct 2 CRC Alamo (program #082) in the amount of $6,000.00 to fund various operating expenditures. E. AI-64776 CCL #4 (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to CCL #4 to fund computers. F. AI-64772 Pct 1 - Admin. (1200) Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from R&B (005) to Administration (004) in the amount of $9,000.00. G. AI-64742 CO2017-Pct 4 Memorial Park (1351): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Mechanic Shop (program 193) to Pct.4 Memorial Park (program 132) in the amount of $732,321.00. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-64730 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. AI-64792 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #122335 B. AI-64700 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. G & E Escobedo Construction Inc.; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-64704 Account Number Payer Amount J5700.00.005.0012.00 495 & San Juan Crossing LLC $8,203.35 M5050.81.448.4800.00 Johnson Hal W $3,193.63 S3280.00.000.0001.00 Shops At 29 LTD $15,695.07 B. AI-64703 Account Number Payer Amount A4930.02.000.0006.00 Martin Cavazos $3,345.63 D6117.00.000.0001.00 Alfombras Modernas $5,862.15 F1250.00.004.0005.00 San Miguel Olivia $3,382.41 H4650.00.00H.0000.02 AAA Homes-Donna $5,693.30 K2400.00.000.0325.01 Fermar Transport & Equipment LLC $2,908.18 8. Urban County: A. AI-64718 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Progreso, two (2) applicants in the Countywide Area and one (1) applicant in the City of Sullivan City under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 10. 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. AI-64749 Approval to enter into a 48 month capital leases with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, Inc. for the following departments: Department REQ# Months Model Monthly Payment Health (BIO) Department 370763 48 MP7503SP $388.50 Constable Precinct 2 371337 48 MPC4504EX $178.50 B. AI-64789 Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $620,942.03 for the Pct 4's 10th Street Extension project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-17-218-01-16 and as reviewed by project manager, Ricardo Gallaga, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. C. AI-64746 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project Amount PO No. 11326896 4-30-18 Veterans Blvd. $62,637.50 772041 11326894 4-30-18 Liberty Rd. WA#4 $3,000.00 735736 11326928 4-30-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA#3 $6,447.00 772303 11326929 4-30-18 Mile 3 Project WA#4 $22,982.50 771660 11326882 4-30-18 La Homa ROW WA#1 $3,780.00 671613 11326883 4-30-18 South Detention Basin Project $6,300.25 735730 11326897 4-30-18 Mile 3 Section II- WA#5 $27,754.50 773904 11326892 4-30-18 Mile 3 Project $19,821.64 720579 11326893 4-30-18 Mile 3 Phase III- WA#3 $9,880.00 760253 11326937 4-30-18 Veterans Blvd. WA#2 $42,175.00 763269 11326890 4-30-18 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $14,916.36 745880 11326900 4-30-18 Liberty Rd. Project WA#3 $14,065.59 735526 D. AI-64757 Approval of payment Application No. 17 in the amount $182,691.95 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineers, C-16-161-08-09. E. AI-64745 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $6,667.67 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. F. AI-64759 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Eldora Road Project 04/30/18 11326880 $26,038.19 732796 Regional Linear Park Project 04/30/18 11326885 $ 9,822.06 759102 Dicker Road Project 04/30/18 11326886 $ 2,884.34 762740 Regional Linear Park Project 04/30/18 11326887 $16,431.82 745253 Eldora Road Project 04/30/18 11326899 $52,645.74 764302 Nolana Loop Project 04/30/18 11326901 $48,310.71 760468 Regional Linear Park Project 04/30/18 11326934 $38,259.54 764213 G. AI-64729 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# County Wide Shop Facility Project 05/01/18 20070 $ 7,521.87 760512 Off-System Bridge Repair Detail Project 05/01/18 20071 $ 765.33 764295 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 05/01/18 20073 $ 2,314.03 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 05/01/18 20074 $ 5,387.15 770537 Las Milpas Road Project 05/01/18 20075 $67,043.68 777422 H. AI-64770 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00371513 with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $732,321.00 for: design of drainage & park improvements for Memorial Park as detailed in contract #C-18-130-04-03. J. AI-64782 Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with Ricoh USA, INC. through DIR contract DIR-TSO-3041, to be located in the Recovery Booth in PCT 4.: REQ# Model Monthly Payment 00370699 MP501SPF $ 114.37 K. AI-64719 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County-General Printing Services and Related Supplies Project #2018-089 with re-advertisement if and when applicable and/or necessary. L. AI-64760 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10001 in the amount of $5,408.47 for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. M. AI-64762 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10000 in the amount of $6,561.97 for Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. N. AI-64756 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326939 in the amount of $47,631.80 for Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. O. AI-64755 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326902 in the amount of $40,330.72 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. P. AI-64659 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement, etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - Precinct No. 1 "Aggregate Limestone Grade 4" - RFB No.: 2018-103-00-00-FAZ, including re-advertising if/when necessary and/or required.
Budget & Management: A. AI-64717 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of April 16-30, 2018 in the amount of $31,100.38 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
AI-64778 Requesting approval of payments for the following invoices listed below for various projects under Pct 4: Project Work Auth. Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Memorial Park WA#5 B2Z Engineering, LLC 5/1/2018 40016 $2,323.75 767241 Mile 5 WA#1 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326891 $8,020.55 740893 10th Street Ext. WA#2 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326933 $70,871.92 700265 SH107/Bus 281 Intersection WA#1 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326881 $78,497.72 750481 FM 2220 (Ware Road) WA#2 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326927 $1,785.00 736559 Milo Ponce Park WA#3 Halff Associates 5/1/2018 00011437 $5,818.25 759817
County Judge's Office: A. AI-64591 Consideration and approval of a Proclamation Declaring May 2018 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
AI-64779 Approval of Resolution in Support of TxDOT’s Recommended Preferred Alignment for State Highway 68 as presented at the April 5, 2018 public hearing.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-64710 1. Requesting consideration and approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the County of Hidalgo, Texas by and through the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney. 2. Requesting consideration, approval and authorization for Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Criminal District Attorney to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-64666 1. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section § 157.903, consideration and approval of indemnification in the amount of $767.85 for over-payments made to 27 inmates between February 22, 2001 and April 11, 2018. 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. B. AI-64655 Sheriff's Office - OPSG (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) FY17 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Program (HSGP), through egrants. 2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official. 3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 17 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period- April 01, 2018 - May 31, 2019). C. AI-64643 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $12.50 of PCT #2 Operation Stonegarden 2015 vehicle funds to allocate to Sheriff OPSG 15. D. AI-64644 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $5,106.37 of PCT #3 Operation Stonegarden 2015 travel in county and vehicle funds to allocate to Sheriff OPSG 15. E. AI-64645 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $1,273.52 of PCT #4 Operation Stonegarden 2015 funds to allocate to Sheriff OPSG 15.
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-64739 Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) Police Radios, from Constable Precinct 1 since the radios cannot be recycled with approval for said disposition through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department. B. AI-64649 Constable Pct. #1 (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), thru egrants. 2. Authorization and approval 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 document (grant period: April 01, 2018 to May 31, 2019).
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-64667 Constable Precinct 4 - OPSG (1284): 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2017 Grant for the amount of $55,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Operation Stonegarden FY2017 Grant in the amount of $55,000.00. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Precinct 4 portion of the Operation Stonegarden FY2017 Grant in the amount of $55,000.00.
Executive Office: 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
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-64731 CCP Salary Schedule - Various Departments Approval of CCP Salary Schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 04/30/2018. C. AI-64747 District Clerk (1100): Approval to create a Full-time temporary position for 24 weeks beginning 05/29/2018 and ending 11/09/2018, as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Hourly Rate Create 090-001 T080 Clerk II $12.25 D. AI-64781 Classification and Compensation Plan: 1. Approval to add the following two (2) position titles to the (CCP) Plan Classified Positions List and approval of the job descriptions: Action Position Title Grade Add Information Technology Senior Manager I 18 Add Information Technology Senior Manager II 19 2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Plan Classified Positions List. E. AI-64783 Information Technology (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel action effective upon Commissioners' court action: Action Dept.#/Prog. Slot No. Position Title Grade Create 200-001 0044 Information Technology Senior Manager II 19 2. Approval to revise the Classification and Compensation Plan Salary Schedule.
Urban County: A. AI-64721 Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC in the amount of $907,619.00 (base bid only). UCP Fiscal Years 27, 28, & 29 (2014, 2015 & 2016) City of La Villa– Water/Sewer Improvement and city funds will be utilized. B. AI-64723 Requesting authorization to amend the Subrecipient agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Pharr, under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for FY 2017. C. AI-64724 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional appraisal services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional appraisal firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) – Water/Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. 96.33% George J. Salazar dba Appraisal Haus 95% Southmost Realty 89.33% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional appraisal service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of appraisal services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) – Water/Sewer Improvement project. D. AI-64725 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional appraisal review services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional appraisal firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) – Water/Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Leonel Garza Jr. and Associates LLC 97.33% Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. 96.67% Southmost Realty 89% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional appraisal review service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________for the provision of appraisal review services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) Water/Sewer Improvement project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-64754 Requesting approval of the Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Department of Health and Human Services. B. AI-64728 1. Requesting approval to accept the Immunization / Locals grant contract #HHS000119700022 in the amount of $674,320.00 for the period of 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Immunization / Locals grant contract and related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $674,320.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $674,320.00. Immunization Program Income: 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $107,000.00. 2. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $107,000.00. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-64570 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with an IGT transfer date of May 11, 2018 and settlement date of May 14, 2018. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
IT Department: Authorization and approval to change the wireless service plan and purchase new service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: MDN: District Attorney's Office 1 Upgrade Service Plan DA's Office Use Custom Business Unl Mins Msg Data + MHS + DTL CAN & MEX Unl Mins @ 70.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $3.00 per month 956-929-1970 District Attorney's Office 1 Upgrade Service Plan DA's Office Use Custom Business Unl Mins Msg Data + MHS + DTL CAN & MEX Unl Mins @ 70.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $3.00 per month 956-929-0125 District Attorney's Office 5 Upgrade Service Plan DA's Office Use Custom Business Unl Mins Msg Data + MHS + DTL CAN & MEX Unl Mins @ 70.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $3.00 each per month 956-929-1648, 956-929-1630, 956-279-8479, 956-827-9198, 956-587-2017 Planning Department 1 New Service Plan Daniel Sanchez / 226939 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MGS Unl @ $69.99 + Taxes/Fees @ $5.00 per month New MDN
Planning Department: A. AI-64771 1. Discussion and consideration to approve proposed Pipeline and Utility Permit Application a. Authorization of procedure to have T.J. Arredondo, CFM, Director of Planning Department review, process and obtain County Judge’s signature upon approval of completed application. b. Authorization to charge $500 fee for said application and $500 for each additional pipeline and/or utility line associated with application. 2. Consideration and possible action to approve reimbursement request to CWL Limited in the amount of $108,701.75 in connection with the paving of Brushline Road.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-64709 Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for Representative Appointment to Regional Task Force B. AI-64702 Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcels 49, 50, and 56 associated with the Mile 6W Road Improvements Project ( CSJ# 0921-02-356 )
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-64788 1. Requesting approval to submit a Request for Inspection form to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) by Hidalgo County to obtain an inspection to verify compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility. 2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the Request for Inspection Form.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-64753 Requesting approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Veterans Blvd. (SH 495) from IH-2 (US 83) to La Homa Rd.(CSJ #0865-01-108 & RCSJ #0865-01-111) with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. B. AI-64743 Approval of 2017 appropriations of funds from the Pct. 3 R&B Unreserved Fund Balance for various Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. accounts in the amount of $778,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
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. AI-64699 Requesting action to clarify (R-AI #64478 CC of 04/17/2018) for the "Demolition Services of HC Structures" to reflect the advertisement of only one (1) project [former DPS office on frontage road] as the other structure [Pct. #2 Palmer Pavilion] commenced under Purchase Order No. 764996 in 2017 but as yet has not been completed thus statutory bid limit applicable to all other demolition projects hereafter for this fiscal year. B. Executive Office 1. AI-64791 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2, estimated cost of $ 26,250.00, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for (Project Specific): “Demolition of all Site Structures and Improvements at Old County Jail Site (located at 207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas) through on-cal) agreement #C-17-142-05-16 for: Buildings Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings located in Precinct 4. C. Pct. 3 1. AI-64748 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $625,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide Engineering Services required for the preparation of the Right-of-Way Acquisition for an estimated amount of 32 parcels and Compensable Utility Management and Construction Management, for the Shary Road (FM 494) project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to to SH 107 through contract #C-13-133-12-03. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-64741 a. Requesting approval of and (On Call)-[Professional Service Agreement] with NASSRI-WARREN GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. d/b/a THE WARREN GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. for the provisions of: "Repairs/Renovations/Remodeling, Additions/Alterations and/or Building Review/Assessment Related Services" for Countyowned Buildings/Structures", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, through the [forms of an AIA Agreement] on a per project basis. b. Requesting approval of an (On Call) -[Professional Engineering Services] agreement with HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. for the provisions of: "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4. c. Requesting approval of an (On Call)-[Professional Appraisal Services] agreement with the "multiple" ranked and selected Appraisal Firms: LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES, LLC & George J. Salazar, II d/b/a APPRAISAL HAUS for the provisions of- "Appraisal Services" for: "The Fair Market Value Appraisals in connection with the Acquisition of Land, Rights of Way, Easements, Condemnations and Disposition of County owned Property", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. d. Requesting approval of an (On Call)-[Professional Services Agreement] with PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICE, INC. for the provisions of: "Appraisal [REVIEW] Services", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. 2. AI-64761 Approval of the following items for RG Enterprises LLC dba G&G Contractors for the Pct. 4 San Carlos Community Resource Center Landscape/ Retaining Wall/ Irrigation project P.O. 748664, as submitted and recommended by project architect, Mata-Garcia Architects LLC for contract # C-16-145A-04-13 including, but not limited to: A. Application for Payment 3 in the amount of $55,394.50; B. Application for Payment 4 Release of Retainage in the the amount of $13,852.87. 3. AI-64738 Authority and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas A & M University to extend the original facilitation, recruitment, outreach and resource development agreement established in 1999, amended and renewed in 2014 for the Hidalgo County San Carlos Endowment Center (Sunflower Road). E. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-64785 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with estimated cost ($ 732,321.00), as submitted HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) in connection to (ON CALL) agreement # C-18-130-04-03 for:-“Road and Bridge, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General” located within Hidalgo County Precinct Number 4, Project Specific: Design of Drainage/Park Improvements for Memorial Park" located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
Open Forum
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-64774 Duties, evaluation & discipline of Information Technology Director D. AI-64786 Consultation with legal counsel to provide legal opinion regarding legal services for the Courthouse Project. 22. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-64775 Duties, evaluation & discipline of Information Technology Director D. AI-64787 Consultation with legal counsel to provide legal opinion regarding legal services for the Courthouse Project. 26. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. AI -64720 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, District Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“CURRY DRAIN DITCH IMPROVEMENTS -ROAD CROSSINGS (ALAMO RD., TOWER RD., SHARP RD., AND 83RD ST.)” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-027-05-30, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 6. AI -64758 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and City of Mercedes, Texas as it relates to "Ditch 23". 7. AI -64765 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Purchase of Precast Box Culverts 10 FT x 7 FT ", RFB No. HCDD1-18-021-05-30, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 8. AI -64767 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 13 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 9. AI -64769 A. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-18-020-04-28, “J-09 Drain Improvements Phase III -Roadway & Field Crossings" in the total amount $1,276,647.41, to Castle Enterprises, LLC (subject to Legal Approval). B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". 10. AI -64790 A. Requesting approval to declare surplus the listed items in the herein attached Exhibit "A" (including i.e. vehicle units, heavy equipment, Tractors/Shredders, General Miscellaneous Property) for the purpose of sale through auction [scheduled for June, 2018] in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); B. Requesting authority to publish advertisements for the Auction of Surplus Items scheduled to be held on June 6, 2018. C. Requesting authority to remove assets listed on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 inventory list after finalizing the auction sale; AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received: D. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Board of Directors proceed to:'...order any of the property on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the Board of Directors undertook to sell said items at auction on June 6, 2018, resulted in no bids received. 11. AI -64763 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Appraisal Haus as it relates to on-call Appraisal Services (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-028-05-08) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on April 10, 2018. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form 1295) 12. AI -64764 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC as it relates to on-call Appraisal Services (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-029-05-08) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on April 10, 2018. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form 1295) 13. 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 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 15. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 16. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-64808 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. AI-64811 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-64693 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64737 2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) B. AI-64733 2018 - Human Resources (1100) C. AI-64715 2018 - D.A. - TTBH (1281) D. AI-64716 2018- Constable Pct.1 (1100) E. AI-64712 2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) F. AI-64714 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1285) G. AI-64713 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1285) H. AI-64698 2018 - Adult Probation - RSAT (1289) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64701 Various Departments (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to the Nuisance Abatement Program, Purchasing, Facilities Management and Co Treasurer to fund various expenditures. B. AI-64726 Constable Pct 5 (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Constable Pct 5 to fund radios and other equipment. C. AI-64440 Pct 2 Administration (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (program #006) to Pct 2 Administration (program #005) in the amount of $3,410.80 to fund operating expenditures. D. AI-64734 Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100): Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (program #001) to Pct 2 CRC Alamo (program #082) in the amount of $6,000.00 to fund various operating expenditures. E. AI-64776 CCL #4 (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to CCL #4 to fund computers. F. AI-64772 Pct 1 - Admin. (1200) Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from R&B (005) to Administration (004) in the amount of $9,000.00. G. AI-64742 CO2017-Pct 4 Memorial Park (1351): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Mechanic Shop (program 193) to Pct.4 Memorial Park (program 132) in the amount of $732,321.00. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-64730 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. AI-64792 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #122335 B. AI-64700 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1. G & E Escobedo Construction Inc.; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-64704 Account Number Payer Amount J5700.00.005.0012.00 495 & San Juan Crossing LLC $8,203.35 M5050.81.448.4800.00 Johnson Hal W $3,193.63 S3280.00.000.0001.00 Shops At 29 LTD $15,695.07 B. AI-64703 Account Number Payer Amount A4930.02.000.0006.00 Martin Cavazos $3,345.63 D6117.00.000.0001.00 Alfombras Modernas $5,862.15 F1250.00.004.0005.00 San Miguel Olivia $3,382.41 H4650.00.00H.0000.02 AAA Homes-Donna $5,693.30 K2400.00.000.0325.01 Fermar Transport & Equipment LLC $2,908.18 8. Urban County: A. AI-64718 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Progreso, two (2) applicants in the Countywide Area and one (1) applicant in the City of Sullivan City under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 10. 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. AI-64749 Approval to enter into a 48 month capital leases with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, Inc. for the following departments: Department REQ# Months Model Monthly Payment Health (BIO) Department 370763 48 MP7503SP $388.50 Constable Precinct 2 371337 48 MPC4504EX $178.50 B. AI-64789 Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $620,942.03 for the Pct 4's 10th Street Extension project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-17-218-01-16 and as reviewed by project manager, Ricardo Gallaga, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. C. AI-64746 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project Amount PO No. 11326896 4-30-18 Veterans Blvd. $62,637.50 772041 11326894 4-30-18 Liberty Rd. WA#4 $3,000.00 735736 11326928 4-30-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA#3 $6,447.00 772303 11326929 4-30-18 Mile 3 Project WA#4 $22,982.50 771660 11326882 4-30-18 La Homa ROW WA#1 $3,780.00 671613 11326883 4-30-18 South Detention Basin Project $6,300.25 735730 11326897 4-30-18 Mile 3 Section II- WA#5 $27,754.50 773904 11326892 4-30-18 Mile 3 Project $19,821.64 720579 11326893 4-30-18 Mile 3 Phase III- WA#3 $9,880.00 760253 11326937 4-30-18 Veterans Blvd. WA#2 $42,175.00 763269 11326890 4-30-18 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $14,916.36 745880 11326900 4-30-18 Liberty Rd. Project WA#3 $14,065.59 735526 D. AI-64757 Approval of payment Application No. 17 in the amount $182,691.95 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineers, C-16-161-08-09. E. AI-64745 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $6,667.67 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. F. AI-64759 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Eldora Road Project 04/30/18 11326880 $26,038.19 732796 Regional Linear Park Project 04/30/18 11326885 $ 9,822.06 759102 Dicker Road Project 04/30/18 11326886 $ 2,884.34 762740 Regional Linear Park Project 04/30/18 11326887 $16,431.82 745253 Eldora Road Project 04/30/18 11326899 $52,645.74 764302 Nolana Loop Project 04/30/18 11326901 $48,310.71 760468 Regional Linear Park Project 04/30/18 11326934 $38,259.54 764213 G. AI-64729 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# County Wide Shop Facility Project 05/01/18 20070 $ 7,521.87 760512 Off-System Bridge Repair Detail Project 05/01/18 20071 $ 765.33 764295 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 05/01/18 20073 $ 2,314.03 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 05/01/18 20074 $ 5,387.15 770537 Las Milpas Road Project 05/01/18 20075 $67,043.68 777422 H. AI-64770 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00371513 with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $732,321.00 for: design of drainage & park improvements for Memorial Park as detailed in contract #C-18-130-04-03. J. AI-64782 Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with Ricoh USA, INC. through DIR contract DIR-TSO-3041, to be located in the Recovery Booth in PCT 4.: REQ# Model Monthly Payment 00370699 MP501SPF $ 114.37 K. AI-64719 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County-General Printing Services and Related Supplies Project #2018-089 with re-advertisement if and when applicable and/or necessary. L. AI-64760 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10001 in the amount of $5,408.47 for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. M. AI-64762 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10000 in the amount of $6,561.97 for Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. N. AI-64756 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326939 in the amount of $47,631.80 for Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. O. AI-64755 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326902 in the amount of $40,330.72 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. P. AI-64659 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement, etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - Precinct No. 1 "Aggregate Limestone Grade 4" - RFB No.: 2018-103-00-00-FAZ, including re-advertising if/when necessary and/or required.
Budget & Management: A. AI-64717 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of April 16-30, 2018 in the amount of $31,100.38 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
AI-64778 Requesting approval of payments for the following invoices listed below for various projects under Pct 4: Project Work Auth. Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Memorial Park WA#5 B2Z Engineering, LLC 5/1/2018 40016 $2,323.75 767241 Mile 5 WA#1 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326891 $8,020.55 740893 10th Street Ext. WA#2 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326933 $70,871.92 700265 SH107/Bus 281 Intersection WA#1 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326881 $78,497.72 750481 FM 2220 (Ware Road) WA#2 L&G Consulting Engineers Inc 5/1/2018 11326927 $1,785.00 736559 Milo Ponce Park WA#3 Halff Associates 5/1/2018 00011437 $5,818.25 759817
County Judge's Office: A. AI-64591 Consideration and approval of a Proclamation Declaring May 2018 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
AI-64779 Approval of Resolution in Support of TxDOT’s Recommended Preferred Alignment for State Highway 68 as presented at the April 5, 2018 public hearing.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-64710 1. Requesting consideration and approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the County of Hidalgo, Texas by and through the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney. 2. Requesting consideration, approval and authorization for Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Criminal District Attorney to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-64666 1. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section § 157.903, consideration and approval of indemnification in the amount of $767.85 for over-payments made to 27 inmates between February 22, 2001 and April 11, 2018. 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. B. AI-64655 Sheriff's Office - OPSG (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) FY17 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Program (HSGP), through egrants. 2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official. 3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 17 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period- April 01, 2018 - May 31, 2019). C. AI-64643 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $12.50 of PCT #2 Operation Stonegarden 2015 vehicle funds to allocate to Sheriff OPSG 15. D. AI-64644 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $5,106.37 of PCT #3 Operation Stonegarden 2015 travel in county and vehicle funds to allocate to Sheriff OPSG 15. E. AI-64645 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to de-obligate $1,273.52 of PCT #4 Operation Stonegarden 2015 funds to allocate to Sheriff OPSG 15.
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-64739 Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) Police Radios, from Constable Precinct 1 since the radios cannot be recycled with approval for said disposition through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department. B. AI-64649 Constable Pct. #1 (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), thru egrants. 2. Authorization and approval 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 document (grant period: April 01, 2018 to May 31, 2019).
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-64667 Constable Precinct 4 - OPSG (1284): 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2017 Grant for the amount of $55,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Operation Stonegarden FY2017 Grant in the amount of $55,000.00. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Precinct 4 portion of the Operation Stonegarden FY2017 Grant in the amount of $55,000.00.
Executive Office: 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
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-64731 CCP Salary Schedule - Various Departments Approval of CCP Salary Schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 04/30/2018. C. AI-64747 District Clerk (1100): Approval to create a Full-time temporary position for 24 weeks beginning 05/29/2018 and ending 11/09/2018, as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Hourly Rate Create 090-001 T080 Clerk II $12.25 D. AI-64781 Classification and Compensation Plan: 1. Approval to add the following two (2) position titles to the (CCP) Plan Classified Positions List and approval of the job descriptions: Action Position Title Grade Add Information Technology Senior Manager I 18 Add Information Technology Senior Manager II 19 2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Plan Classified Positions List. E. AI-64783 Information Technology (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel action effective upon Commissioners' court action: Action Dept.#/Prog. Slot No. Position Title Grade Create 200-001 0044 Information Technology Senior Manager II 19 2. Approval to revise the Classification and Compensation Plan Salary Schedule.
Urban County: A. AI-64721 Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC in the amount of $907,619.00 (base bid only). UCP Fiscal Years 27, 28, & 29 (2014, 2015 & 2016) City of La Villa– Water/Sewer Improvement and city funds will be utilized. B. AI-64723 Requesting authorization to amend the Subrecipient agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Pharr, under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for FY 2017. C. AI-64724 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional appraisal services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional appraisal firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) – Water/Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. 96.33% George J. Salazar dba Appraisal Haus 95% Southmost Realty 89.33% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional appraisal service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of appraisal services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) – Water/Sewer Improvement project. D. AI-64725 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional appraisal review services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional appraisal firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) – Water/Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Leonel Garza Jr. and Associates LLC 97.33% Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. 96.67% Southmost Realty 89% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional appraisal review service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________for the provision of appraisal review services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) Water/Sewer Improvement project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-64754 Requesting approval of the Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Department of Health and Human Services. B. AI-64728 1. Requesting approval to accept the Immunization / Locals grant contract #HHS000119700022 in the amount of $674,320.00 for the period of 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Immunization / Locals grant contract and related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $674,320.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $674,320.00. Immunization Program Income: 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $107,000.00. 2. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $107,000.00. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-64570 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with an IGT transfer date of May 11, 2018 and settlement date of May 14, 2018. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
IT Department: Authorization and approval to change the wireless service plan and purchase new service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: MDN: District Attorney's Office 1 Upgrade Service Plan DA's Office Use Custom Business Unl Mins Msg Data + MHS + DTL CAN & MEX Unl Mins @ 70.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $3.00 per month 956-929-1970 District Attorney's Office 1 Upgrade Service Plan DA's Office Use Custom Business Unl Mins Msg Data + MHS + DTL CAN & MEX Unl Mins @ 70.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $3.00 per month 956-929-0125 District Attorney's Office 5 Upgrade Service Plan DA's Office Use Custom Business Unl Mins Msg Data + MHS + DTL CAN & MEX Unl Mins @ 70.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $3.00 each per month 956-929-1648, 956-929-1630, 956-279-8479, 956-827-9198, 956-587-2017 Planning Department 1 New Service Plan Daniel Sanchez / 226939 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl+MHS N&W/M2M/MGS Unl @ $69.99 + Taxes/Fees @ $5.00 per month New MDN
Planning Department: A. AI-64771 1. Discussion and consideration to approve proposed Pipeline and Utility Permit Application a. Authorization of procedure to have T.J. Arredondo, CFM, Director of Planning Department review, process and obtain County Judge’s signature upon approval of completed application. b. Authorization to charge $500 fee for said application and $500 for each additional pipeline and/or utility line associated with application. 2. Consideration and possible action to approve reimbursement request to CWL Limited in the amount of $108,701.75 in connection with the paving of Brushline Road.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-64709 Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for Representative Appointment to Regional Task Force B. AI-64702 Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcels 49, 50, and 56 associated with the Mile 6W Road Improvements Project ( CSJ# 0921-02-356 )
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-64788 1. Requesting approval to submit a Request for Inspection form to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) by Hidalgo County to obtain an inspection to verify compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility. 2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the Request for Inspection Form.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-64753 Requesting approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Veterans Blvd. (SH 495) from IH-2 (US 83) to La Homa Rd.(CSJ #0865-01-108 & RCSJ #0865-01-111) with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. B. AI-64743 Approval of 2017 appropriations of funds from the Pct. 3 R&B Unreserved Fund Balance for various Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. accounts in the amount of $778,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
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. AI-64699 Requesting action to clarify (R-AI #64478 CC of 04/17/2018) for the "Demolition Services of HC Structures" to reflect the advertisement of only one (1) project [former DPS office on frontage road] as the other structure [Pct. #2 Palmer Pavilion] commenced under Purchase Order No. 764996 in 2017 but as yet has not been completed thus statutory bid limit applicable to all other demolition projects hereafter for this fiscal year. B. Executive Office 1. AI-64791 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2, estimated cost of $ 26,250.00, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for (Project Specific): “Demolition of all Site Structures and Improvements at Old County Jail Site (located at 207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas) through on-cal) agreement #C-17-142-05-16 for: Buildings Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings located in Precinct 4. C. Pct. 3 1. AI-64748 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $625,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide Engineering Services required for the preparation of the Right-of-Way Acquisition for an estimated amount of 32 parcels and Compensable Utility Management and Construction Management, for the Shary Road (FM 494) project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to to SH 107 through contract #C-13-133-12-03. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-64741 a. Requesting approval of and (On Call)-[Professional Service Agreement] with NASSRI-WARREN GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. d/b/a THE WARREN GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. for the provisions of: "Repairs/Renovations/Remodeling, Additions/Alterations and/or Building Review/Assessment Related Services" for Countyowned Buildings/Structures", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, through the [forms of an AIA Agreement] on a per project basis. b. Requesting approval of an (On Call) -[Professional Engineering Services] agreement with HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. for the provisions of: "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4. c. Requesting approval of an (On Call)-[Professional Appraisal Services] agreement with the "multiple" ranked and selected Appraisal Firms: LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES, LLC & George J. Salazar, II d/b/a APPRAISAL HAUS for the provisions of- "Appraisal Services" for: "The Fair Market Value Appraisals in connection with the Acquisition of Land, Rights of Way, Easements, Condemnations and Disposition of County owned Property", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. d. Requesting approval of an (On Call)-[Professional Services Agreement] with PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICE, INC. for the provisions of: "Appraisal [REVIEW] Services", utilized by various departments for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. 2. AI-64761 Approval of the following items for RG Enterprises LLC dba G&G Contractors for the Pct. 4 San Carlos Community Resource Center Landscape/ Retaining Wall/ Irrigation project P.O. 748664, as submitted and recommended by project architect, Mata-Garcia Architects LLC for contract # C-16-145A-04-13 including, but not limited to: A. Application for Payment 3 in the amount of $55,394.50; B. Application for Payment 4 Release of Retainage in the the amount of $13,852.87. 3. AI-64738 Authority and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas A & M University to extend the original facilitation, recruitment, outreach and resource development agreement established in 1999, amended and renewed in 2014 for the Hidalgo County San Carlos Endowment Center (Sunflower Road). E. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-64785 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with estimated cost ($ 732,321.00), as submitted HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) in connection to (ON CALL) agreement # C-18-130-04-03 for:-“Road and Bridge, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General” located within Hidalgo County Precinct Number 4, Project Specific: Design of Drainage/Park Improvements for Memorial Park" located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
Open Forum
21. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-64774 Duties, evaluation & discipline of Information Technology Director D. AI-64786 Consultation with legal counsel to provide legal opinion regarding legal services for the Courthouse Project. 22. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-64775 Duties, evaluation & discipline of Information Technology Director D. AI-64787 Consultation with legal counsel to provide legal opinion regarding legal services for the Courthouse Project. 26. Adjourn