1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. AI -64820 A. Request approval to create five temporary Student Engineering Assistant positions for the District Engineering Department. Requirements for these slots are that they be University Civil Engineering students and will work for a period of three months - June 1, through August 31, 2018, not to exceed 40 hours per week at the rate of $15.00 per hour. B. Request approval to exempt these five temporary positions and allow the General Manager and HCDD1 Engineering Team to select the candidates. C. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned position in the amount of $46,246.20 for salaries and fringes. 6. AI -64777 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 "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt -Located at PSJA Lateral", RFB No. HCDD1-18-030-06-06, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 7. AI -64894 A. Requesting approval to declare surplus the listed items in the herein attached Exhibit "A-1" (including i.e. vehicle units, heavy equipment, Tractors/Shredders, General Miscellaneous Property) for the purpose of sale through auction [scheduled for June, 6 2018] in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); B. Requesting authority to remove assets listed on Exhibit "A-1" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 inventory list after finalizing the auction sale; AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received: C. 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-1" (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. 8. 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 9. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 11. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-64909 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. Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64867 2018-Elections LIT (1100) B. AI-64868 2018- Constable Pct 5 (1100) C. AI-64794 2018 - BCAP/PCT. 1 (1312) - FLORA SUBDIVISION D. AI-64897 2018 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200) E. AI-64848 2018 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) F. AI-64846 2018 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100) G. AI-64844 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) H. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) I. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) J. AI-64860 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) K. AI-64797 2018 - Pct. 4 10th St. (1315) L. AI-64837 2018 - Pct 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) M. AI-64840 2018 - Pct 4 CRC Memorial (1100) N. AI-64803 2018 - D.A. - CJD-BPU (1281) O. AI-64828 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) P. AI-64829 2018 - General Litigation (1100) Q. AI-64835 2018- Child Protection Court (1100) R. AI-64861 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) S. AI-64856 2018 - WIC (1292) T. AI-64857 2018 - WIC (1292) U. AI-64802 2018 - Facilities Management (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64838 Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Alberta Drain (program 177) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $52,107.75. B. AI-64864 CO2016-Pct 4 Mile 17 1/2(Depot Rd E. to Mon-Mack) (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 C. Chavez (program 183), Pct.4 Owassa (program 197), and Pct.4 Doolittle (program 195) to Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 in the amount of $228,290.81. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-64825 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-64806 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; San Carlos, TX; PCT.4 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-64796 Account Number Payer Amount L5545.00.000.0002.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,022.80 P7400.1A.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,213.57 S1452.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,974.43 W0282.00.001.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,678.50 B. AI-64821 Account Number Payer Amount K2400.00.000.0140.04 Royal Freight, L.P. $9,574.07 M0155.00.000.0001.00 Roel Trevino $3,119.87 M3550.00.011.0016.00 Neftali Nava $4,068.39 R3052.99.001.0001.B0 ASICS America Corporation $13,321.19 S6435.00.000.002A.00 Mohan Tewani $18,587.67 T5500.99.000.0000.B3 US Bank $2,805.63 C. AI-64823 Account Number Payer Amount A6590.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,306.47 B2950.00.000.0002.05 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,288.28 C2255.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $12,517.62 F0300.00.002.0000.01 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,128.52 L6556.00.000.0001.00 Lowe's $9,034.10 P6300.00.000.0016.10 Lowe's $13,243.30 P7475.00.000.001B.00 Lowe's $10,600.27 R0180.00.000.0001.00 Capital One Hotel Group $61,488.90 R1334.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,262.09 S1075.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,806.16 S1184.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,341.62 S2640.00.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,200.47 S2695.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,903.67 S2696.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,275.52 T6836.00.000.0001.00 Commercial Builders Group LLC $28,620.55 W0280.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,111.02 W0281.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,441.40 W3800.00.034.0000.00 Lowe's $19,582.14 W3800.00.034.0000.01 Lowe's $7,237.28 W3800.00.633.0000.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,196.51 D. AI-64795 Account Number Payer Amount M1950.99.000.0010.59 Leasing Assoc of Barrington Inc $3,784.93 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-64854 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required certification fees in the amount of $170.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Deputy Fire Marshal Medardo Villarreal, for the Immediate Fire Investigator Certification and for the Immediate Fire Inspector Certification, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition# 371960) B. AI-64809 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 State Bar of Texas Membership dues (for 10 employees), in the total amount of $2,176.00 (Requisition #371912) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor 9. Urban County: A. AI-64798 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 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. AI-64869 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00372022 with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $228,290.81 for the engineering services required to proceed with Mile 17 1/2 from Depot Road to Mon Mack Road. B. AI-64870 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Renovations and Improvements to two (2) existing and three (3) new violent holding Padded Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail", under (On Call) agreement # C-17-142-05-16 (WA# 1) for Precinct 4-(Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings; Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Due 3/26/18 00010439 18,440.00 5/01/18 00011436 4,270.00 C. AI-64793 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 4/30/18 11326878 $12,577.44 775957 D. AI-64813 BCAP (1312) Requesting approval of deobligating from completed BCAP projects and increasing budget for BCAP 3rd Call RD III Project (Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision) for Roads and Drainage in the total amount of $128,632.11. E. AI-64827 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by SAMES Engineering for surveying services for the County Services Facilities (PO# 777523) - Invoice #18-110-04 in the amount of $ 3,055.00. F. AI-64784 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the first (1st) one (1) year renewal allowed in contract #C-17-199-09-26 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Van Ackeren Consulting, LLC dba Personalized Prevention for the provision of “Wellness Program Services” effective September 26, 2018 to September 25, 2019. G. AI-64744 Approval to exercise the automatic one (1) year renewal as stated in the current "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) - E-17-171-05-30 (C-07-225-05-08) for "Prenatal Health Care Services of Inmates" between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County Health Department effective June 25, 2018 through June 24, 2019. H. AI-64711 Action to Add Fuel Cards/Users including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user 2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards 3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4- fuel card
Budget & Management: A. AI-64740 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,153,103.63 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/26/18 to 05/09/18. 04/26-30/18 $ 370,999.92 05/01-02/18 $ 259,227.70 05/03-09/18 $ 522,876.01 TOTAL $1,153.103.63 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-64898 Resolution Honoring UTRGV's The Trading Association (TTA) team for winning the 15th Annual CME Group Trading Challenge in Chicago. B. AI-64768 Resolution in Honor of the UTRGV Vaqueros 2018 National Collegiate Chess Team Champions.
1. AI-64909 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. Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64867 2018-Elections LIT (1100) B. AI-64868 2018- Constable Pct 5 (1100) C. AI-64794 2018 - BCAP/PCT. 1 (1312) - FLORA SUBDIVISION D. AI-64897 2018 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200) E. AI-64848 2018 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) F. AI-64846 2018 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100) G. AI-64844 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) H. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) I. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) J. AI-64860 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) K. AI-64797 2018 - Pct. 4 10th St. (1315) L. AI-64837 2018 - Pct 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) M. AI-64840 2018 - Pct 4 CRC Memorial (1100) N. AI-64803 2018 - D.A. - CJD-BPU (1281) O. AI-64828 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) P. AI-64829 2018 - General Litigation (1100) Q. AI-64835 2018- Child Protection Court (1100) R. AI-64861 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) S. AI-64856 2018 - WIC (1292) T. AI-64857 2018 - WIC (1292) U. AI-64802 2018 - Facilities Management (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64838 Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Alberta Drain (program 177) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $52,107.75. B. AI-64864 CO2016-Pct 4 Mile 17 1/2(Depot Rd E. to Mon-Mack) (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 C. Chavez (program 183), Pct.4 Owassa (program 197), and Pct.4 Doolittle (program 195) to Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 in the amount of $228,290.81. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-64825 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-64806 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; San Carlos, TX; PCT.4 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-64796 Account Number Payer Amount L5545.00.000.0002.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,022.80 P7400.1A.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,213.57 S1452.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,974.43 W0282.00.001.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,678.50 B. AI-64821 Account Number Payer Amount K2400.00.000.0140.04 Royal Freight, L.P. $9,574.07 M0155.00.000.0001.00 Roel Trevino $3,119.87 M3550.00.011.0016.00 Neftali Nava $4,068.39 R3052.99.001.0001.B0 ASICS America Corporation $13,321.19 S6435.00.000.002A.00 Mohan Tewani $18,587.67 T5500.99.000.0000.B3 US Bank $2,805.63 C. AI-64823 Account Number Payer Amount A6590.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,306.47 B2950.00.000.0002.05 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,288.28 C2255.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $12,517.62 F0300.00.002.0000.01 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,128.52 L6556.00.000.0001.00 Lowe's $9,034.10 P6300.00.000.0016.10 Lowe's $13,243.30 P7475.00.000.001B.00 Lowe's $10,600.27 R0180.00.000.0001.00 Capital One Hotel Group $61,488.90 R1334.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,262.09 S1075.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,806.16 S1184.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,341.62 S2640.00.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,200.47 S2695.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,903.67 S2696.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,275.52 T6836.00.000.0001.00 Commercial Builders Group LLC $28,620.55 W0280.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,111.02 W0281.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,441.40 W3800.00.034.0000.00 Lowe's $19,582.14 W3800.00.034.0000.01 Lowe's $7,237.28 W3800.00.633.0000.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,196.51 D. AI-64795 Account Number Payer Amount M1950.99.000.0010.59 Leasing Assoc of Barrington Inc $3,784.93 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-64854 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required certification fees in the amount of $170.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Deputy Fire Marshal Medardo Villarreal, for the Immediate Fire Investigator Certification and for the Immediate Fire Inspector Certification, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition# 371960) B. AI-64809 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 State Bar of Texas Membership dues (for 10 employees), in the total amount of $2,176.00 (Requisition #371912) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor 9. Urban County: A. AI-64798 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 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. AI-64869 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00372022 with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $228,290.81 for the engineering services required to proceed with Mile 17 1/2 from Depot Road to Mon Mack Road. B. AI-64870 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Renovations and Improvements to two (2) existing and three (3) new violent holding Padded Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail", under (On Call) agreement # C-17-142-05-16 (WA# 1) for Precinct 4-(Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings; Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Due 3/26/18 00010439 18,440.00 5/01/18 00011436 4,270.00 C. AI-64793 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 4/30/18 11326878 $12,577.44 775957 D. AI-64813 BCAP (1312) Requesting approval of deobligating from completed BCAP projects and increasing budget for BCAP 3rd Call RD III Project (Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision) for Roads and Drainage in the total amount of $128,632.11. E. AI-64827 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by SAMES Engineering for surveying services for the County Services Facilities (PO# 777523) - Invoice #18-110-04 in the amount of $ 3,055.00. F. AI-64784 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the first (1st) one (1) year renewal allowed in contract #C-17-199-09-26 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Van Ackeren Consulting, LLC dba Personalized Prevention for the provision of “Wellness Program Services” effective September 26, 2018 to September 25, 2019. G. AI-64744 Approval to exercise the automatic one (1) year renewal as stated in the current "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) - E-17-171-05-30 (C-07-225-05-08) for "Prenatal Health Care Services of Inmates" between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County Health Department effective June 25, 2018 through June 24, 2019. H. AI-64711 Action to Add Fuel Cards/Users including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user 2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards 3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4- fuel card
AI-64895 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on collaboration efforts with the City of Edinburg regarding the construction of a new county courthouse and financing structures regarding same.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-64852 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by County Auditor. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the Jail Commissary account for the amount of $26,680.00.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-64858 Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Health Science Center At Houston on behalf of its Department of Brownsville Regional Campus to provide Tu Salud/Si Cuenta Program Activities.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-64824 Constable Pct. 5 TTBH: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jesse J. Vega and Jose Hinojosa as Deputy Constables by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
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. AI-64855 Presentation of the monthly report by program manager, Jacobs, Inc., of the Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse C. AI-64863 Colonia Streetlight Program (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Colonia Streetlight Program in the amount of $45,206.19 to fund operating expenditures. D. AI-64843 Approval to accept settlement check from United Services Automobile Association in the amount of $664.59 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 2)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-64871 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 05/14/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title CCP Actual Salary CCP Grade & Step Proposed Salary Proposed Grade & Step Salary Adjustment 080-002 0144 Criminal Investigator II $53,565.00 G14S01 $56,650.00 G14S03
Urban County: A. AI-64815 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Granjeno, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Parks, Recreational Facility and Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Hinojosa Engineering 95.33% Rio Delta Engineering 90.33% Melden & Hunt, Inc. 88.66% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of________________________________for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Granjeno, Parks, Recreational Facilities and Improvements project. B. AI-64816 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Joya, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) La Joya Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Hinojosa Engineering 96.33% R.E. Garcia & Associates 91.33% Quintanilla, Headley & Associates 83.66% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________________for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) La Joya, Street Improvements project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-64810 Requesting approval to submit a request to the Texas Department of State Health Services to amend grant contract # 537-18-0355-00001. The purpose of the amendment is to request an extension of the grant period and for additional funds in the amount of $538,483.00 for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Disease program. B. AI-64800 ZIKA HRSA/CMM (1293): 1. Requesting approval to accept the ZIKA Health Care Services Program contract Amendment HHS000059600001 Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $525,052.00 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the ZIKA Health Care Amendment and related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $525,052.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $197,208.00 from HRSA funds and $327,844.00 from CMM funds. 5. Requesting approval of the following personnel actions, effective 07/01/18: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Category Create 340-074 0008 Licensed Vocational Nurse II Non-Classified Create 340-074 0009 Licensed Vocational Nurse III Non-Classified C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-64766 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 18, 2018 and a settlement date of May 21, 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
Auditor's Office: A. AI-64735 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various TXDOT projects. 2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for various TXDOT projects in the total amount of $126,474.27
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-64889 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 20 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356).
Budget & Management: A. AI-64872 CCP Salary Schedule - Various Departments Approval of CCP Salary Schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 04/30/18. B. AI-64799 Approval to submit request for funds (unclaimed capital credits) from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as authorized under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, with authority for County Judge to sign the letter request.
Elections Administration: A. AI-64850 Discussion on Election updates
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-64896 Authority to advertise a RFP-Hidalgo County/Solid Waste Collection Service with all aspects of procurement packet to be drafted through Purchasing Department and final review and approval of entire RFP Packet [i.e. legal notice, specification, requirements, scopes of work, draft agreement, etc.] by HC-DA-Civil Section prior to release to interested vendors. 2. AI-64826 A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" [office furniture, equipment, vehicles] for the purpose of sale through on-line auction scheduled for 06- 06-18 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a)(1); B. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for 06-06-18 including, but not limited to, Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property. 3. AI-64751 Requesting approval after consideration and review, to increase the currently approved amount of (2) transactions per day to (4) four fuel transactions per day using the U.S. Bank National Association (Voyager) fuel cards during a qualifying disaster in Hidalgo County commencing June 1, 2018 thru December 1, 2018 including, but not limited to, the following departments listed below: A. Hidalgo County Emergency Management Department B. Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Office C. Hidalgo County Safety Division D. Hidalgo County Constables Precinct No. 1 through 5 E. Hidalgo County Facilities Management B. Pct. 4 1. AI-64831 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #5 in the amount of $ 228,290.81 under the current "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for the provision of "engineering services" for: Environmental, Public Involvement, Schematic, Hydrologic, Pavement Design, PS&E, Utilities Services, Uncontrolled Mapping & Office Surveys for: "MILE 17 1/2 from (DEPOT RD. EAST to MON MACK RD.)" located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4. 2. AI-64853 Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 for (additional work items requested by Hidalgo County Irrigation District #1) with details as identified in CO#2 (attached herein) in connection to agreement # C-17-218-01-16 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. for: "10th Street Extension Project". C. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-64819 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3, estimated cost of $ 26,680.00, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for (Project Specific): “Turnkey project for Purchase, Replacement and Installation of Boilers" through (On- Call) 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. 2. AI-64801 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of responses received for RFP No. 2018-014-04-11-HGO - "Jail Lobby/Intake Kiosks & Deposit/Release Services": Firms Scores Rank Keefe Group 97.67 JPay, a Securus Technologies Company 87 Touchpay Holdings, LLC dba GTL Financial Services 85.33 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm for the project described herein.
Open Forum
19. 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. AI-64890 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action regarding contract 05-007-08- 02; Juvenile Justice Center.
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-64891 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action regarding contract 05-007-08- 02; Juvenile Justice Center.
22. AI-64892 A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services regarding contract 05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center with The Snapka Law Firm, V. Gonzalez, P.C., and the Law Office of Felipe Garcia , P.C. B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with regarding contract 05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center with The Snapka Law Firm, V. Gonzalez, P.C., and the Law Office of Felipe Garcia , P.C. 25. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. AI -64820 A. Request approval to create five temporary Student Engineering Assistant positions for the District Engineering Department. Requirements for these slots are that they be University Civil Engineering students and will work for a period of three months - June 1, through August 31, 2018, not to exceed 40 hours per week at the rate of $15.00 per hour. B. Request approval to exempt these five temporary positions and allow the General Manager and HCDD1 Engineering Team to select the candidates. C. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned position in the amount of $46,246.20 for salaries and fringes. 6. AI -64777 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 "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt -Located at PSJA Lateral", RFB No. HCDD1-18-030-06-06, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 7. AI -64894 A. Requesting approval to declare surplus the listed items in the herein attached Exhibit "A-1" (including i.e. vehicle units, heavy equipment, Tractors/Shredders, General Miscellaneous Property) for the purpose of sale through auction [scheduled for June, 6 2018] in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); B. Requesting authority to remove assets listed on Exhibit "A-1" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 inventory list after finalizing the auction sale; AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received: C. 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-1" (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. 8. 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 9. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 11. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-64909 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. Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64867 2018-Elections LIT (1100) B. AI-64868 2018- Constable Pct 5 (1100) C. AI-64794 2018 - BCAP/PCT. 1 (1312) - FLORA SUBDIVISION D. AI-64897 2018 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200) E. AI-64848 2018 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) F. AI-64846 2018 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100) G. AI-64844 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) H. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) I. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) J. AI-64860 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) K. AI-64797 2018 - Pct. 4 10th St. (1315) L. AI-64837 2018 - Pct 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) M. AI-64840 2018 - Pct 4 CRC Memorial (1100) N. AI-64803 2018 - D.A. - CJD-BPU (1281) O. AI-64828 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) P. AI-64829 2018 - General Litigation (1100) Q. AI-64835 2018- Child Protection Court (1100) R. AI-64861 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) S. AI-64856 2018 - WIC (1292) T. AI-64857 2018 - WIC (1292) U. AI-64802 2018 - Facilities Management (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64838 Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Alberta Drain (program 177) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $52,107.75. B. AI-64864 CO2016-Pct 4 Mile 17 1/2(Depot Rd E. to Mon-Mack) (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 C. Chavez (program 183), Pct.4 Owassa (program 197), and Pct.4 Doolittle (program 195) to Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 in the amount of $228,290.81. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-64825 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-64806 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; San Carlos, TX; PCT.4 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-64796 Account Number Payer Amount L5545.00.000.0002.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,022.80 P7400.1A.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,213.57 S1452.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,974.43 W0282.00.001.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,678.50 B. AI-64821 Account Number Payer Amount K2400.00.000.0140.04 Royal Freight, L.P. $9,574.07 M0155.00.000.0001.00 Roel Trevino $3,119.87 M3550.00.011.0016.00 Neftali Nava $4,068.39 R3052.99.001.0001.B0 ASICS America Corporation $13,321.19 S6435.00.000.002A.00 Mohan Tewani $18,587.67 T5500.99.000.0000.B3 US Bank $2,805.63 C. AI-64823 Account Number Payer Amount A6590.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,306.47 B2950.00.000.0002.05 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,288.28 C2255.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $12,517.62 F0300.00.002.0000.01 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,128.52 L6556.00.000.0001.00 Lowe's $9,034.10 P6300.00.000.0016.10 Lowe's $13,243.30 P7475.00.000.001B.00 Lowe's $10,600.27 R0180.00.000.0001.00 Capital One Hotel Group $61,488.90 R1334.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,262.09 S1075.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,806.16 S1184.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,341.62 S2640.00.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,200.47 S2695.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,903.67 S2696.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,275.52 T6836.00.000.0001.00 Commercial Builders Group LLC $28,620.55 W0280.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,111.02 W0281.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,441.40 W3800.00.034.0000.00 Lowe's $19,582.14 W3800.00.034.0000.01 Lowe's $7,237.28 W3800.00.633.0000.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,196.51 D. AI-64795 Account Number Payer Amount M1950.99.000.0010.59 Leasing Assoc of Barrington Inc $3,784.93 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-64854 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required certification fees in the amount of $170.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Deputy Fire Marshal Medardo Villarreal, for the Immediate Fire Investigator Certification and for the Immediate Fire Inspector Certification, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition# 371960) B. AI-64809 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 State Bar of Texas Membership dues (for 10 employees), in the total amount of $2,176.00 (Requisition #371912) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor 9. Urban County: A. AI-64798 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 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. AI-64869 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00372022 with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $228,290.81 for the engineering services required to proceed with Mile 17 1/2 from Depot Road to Mon Mack Road. B. AI-64870 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Renovations and Improvements to two (2) existing and three (3) new violent holding Padded Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail", under (On Call) agreement # C-17-142-05-16 (WA# 1) for Precinct 4-(Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings; Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Due 3/26/18 00010439 18,440.00 5/01/18 00011436 4,270.00 C. AI-64793 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 4/30/18 11326878 $12,577.44 775957 D. AI-64813 BCAP (1312) Requesting approval of deobligating from completed BCAP projects and increasing budget for BCAP 3rd Call RD III Project (Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision) for Roads and Drainage in the total amount of $128,632.11. E. AI-64827 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by SAMES Engineering for surveying services for the County Services Facilities (PO# 777523) - Invoice #18-110-04 in the amount of $ 3,055.00. F. AI-64784 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the first (1st) one (1) year renewal allowed in contract #C-17-199-09-26 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Van Ackeren Consulting, LLC dba Personalized Prevention for the provision of “Wellness Program Services” effective September 26, 2018 to September 25, 2019. G. AI-64744 Approval to exercise the automatic one (1) year renewal as stated in the current "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) - E-17-171-05-30 (C-07-225-05-08) for "Prenatal Health Care Services of Inmates" between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County Health Department effective June 25, 2018 through June 24, 2019. H. AI-64711 Action to Add Fuel Cards/Users including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user 2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards 3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4- fuel card
Budget & Management: A. AI-64740 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,153,103.63 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/26/18 to 05/09/18. 04/26-30/18 $ 370,999.92 05/01-02/18 $ 259,227.70 05/03-09/18 $ 522,876.01 TOTAL $1,153.103.63 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-64898 Resolution Honoring UTRGV's The Trading Association (TTA) team for winning the 15th Annual CME Group Trading Challenge in Chicago. B. AI-64768 Resolution in Honor of the UTRGV Vaqueros 2018 National Collegiate Chess Team Champions.
1. AI-64909 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. Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64867 2018-Elections LIT (1100) B. AI-64868 2018- Constable Pct 5 (1100) C. AI-64794 2018 - BCAP/PCT. 1 (1312) - FLORA SUBDIVISION D. AI-64897 2018 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200) E. AI-64848 2018 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) F. AI-64846 2018 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100) G. AI-64844 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) H. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) I. AI-64845 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) J. AI-64860 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) K. AI-64797 2018 - Pct. 4 10th St. (1315) L. AI-64837 2018 - Pct 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) M. AI-64840 2018 - Pct 4 CRC Memorial (1100) N. AI-64803 2018 - D.A. - CJD-BPU (1281) O. AI-64828 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) P. AI-64829 2018 - General Litigation (1100) Q. AI-64835 2018- Child Protection Court (1100) R. AI-64861 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) S. AI-64856 2018 - WIC (1292) T. AI-64857 2018 - WIC (1292) U. AI-64802 2018 - Facilities Management (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. AI-64838 Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Alberta Drain (program 177) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $52,107.75. B. AI-64864 CO2016-Pct 4 Mile 17 1/2(Depot Rd E. to Mon-Mack) (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 C. Chavez (program 183), Pct.4 Owassa (program 197), and Pct.4 Doolittle (program 195) to Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 in the amount of $228,290.81. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-64825 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-64806 Approval of Right of Way Permits: 1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; San Carlos, TX; PCT.4 7. Tax Refunds: A. AI-64796 Account Number Payer Amount L5545.00.000.0002.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,022.80 P7400.1A.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,213.57 S1452.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,974.43 W0282.00.001.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $5,678.50 B. AI-64821 Account Number Payer Amount K2400.00.000.0140.04 Royal Freight, L.P. $9,574.07 M0155.00.000.0001.00 Roel Trevino $3,119.87 M3550.00.011.0016.00 Neftali Nava $4,068.39 R3052.99.001.0001.B0 ASICS America Corporation $13,321.19 S6435.00.000.002A.00 Mohan Tewani $18,587.67 T5500.99.000.0000.B3 US Bank $2,805.63 C. AI-64823 Account Number Payer Amount A6590.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,306.47 B2950.00.000.0002.05 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,288.28 C2255.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $12,517.62 F0300.00.002.0000.01 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,128.52 L6556.00.000.0001.00 Lowe's $9,034.10 P6300.00.000.0016.10 Lowe's $13,243.30 P7475.00.000.001B.00 Lowe's $10,600.27 R0180.00.000.0001.00 Capital One Hotel Group $61,488.90 R1334.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,262.09 S1075.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $9,806.16 S1184.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,341.62 S2640.00.000.001A.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,200.47 S2695.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $3,903.67 S2696.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $8,275.52 T6836.00.000.0001.00 Commercial Builders Group LLC $28,620.55 W0280.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,111.02 W0281.00.000.0001.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $4,441.40 W3800.00.034.0000.00 Lowe's $19,582.14 W3800.00.034.0000.01 Lowe's $7,237.28 W3800.00.633.0000.00 Walgreens Family of Companies $6,196.51 D. AI-64795 Account Number Payer Amount M1950.99.000.0010.59 Leasing Assoc of Barrington Inc $3,784.93 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-64854 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval to pay required certification fees in the amount of $170.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Deputy Fire Marshal Medardo Villarreal, for the Immediate Fire Investigator Certification and for the Immediate Fire Inspector Certification, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition# 371960) B. AI-64809 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 State Bar of Texas Membership dues (for 10 employees), in the total amount of $2,176.00 (Requisition #371912) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor 9. Urban County: A. AI-64798 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 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. AI-64869 Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00372022 with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $228,290.81 for the engineering services required to proceed with Mile 17 1/2 from Depot Road to Mon Mack Road. B. AI-64870 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Renovations and Improvements to two (2) existing and three (3) new violent holding Padded Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail", under (On Call) agreement # C-17-142-05-16 (WA# 1) for Precinct 4-(Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings; Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Due 3/26/18 00010439 18,440.00 5/01/18 00011436 4,270.00 C. AI-64793 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 4/30/18 11326878 $12,577.44 775957 D. AI-64813 BCAP (1312) Requesting approval of deobligating from completed BCAP projects and increasing budget for BCAP 3rd Call RD III Project (Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision) for Roads and Drainage in the total amount of $128,632.11. E. AI-64827 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by SAMES Engineering for surveying services for the County Services Facilities (PO# 777523) - Invoice #18-110-04 in the amount of $ 3,055.00. F. AI-64784 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the first (1st) one (1) year renewal allowed in contract #C-17-199-09-26 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Van Ackeren Consulting, LLC dba Personalized Prevention for the provision of “Wellness Program Services” effective September 26, 2018 to September 25, 2019. G. AI-64744 Approval to exercise the automatic one (1) year renewal as stated in the current "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) - E-17-171-05-30 (C-07-225-05-08) for "Prenatal Health Care Services of Inmates" between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County Health Department effective June 25, 2018 through June 24, 2019. H. AI-64711 Action to Add Fuel Cards/Users including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user 2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards 3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4- fuel card
AI-64895 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on collaboration efforts with the City of Edinburg regarding the construction of a new county courthouse and financing structures regarding same.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-64852 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by County Auditor. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the Jail Commissary account for the amount of $26,680.00.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-64858 Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Health Science Center At Houston on behalf of its Department of Brownsville Regional Campus to provide Tu Salud/Si Cuenta Program Activities.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-64824 Constable Pct. 5 TTBH: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jesse J. Vega and Jose Hinojosa as Deputy Constables by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
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. AI-64855 Presentation of the monthly report by program manager, Jacobs, Inc., of the Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse C. AI-64863 Colonia Streetlight Program (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Colonia Streetlight Program in the amount of $45,206.19 to fund operating expenditures. D. AI-64843 Approval to accept settlement check from United Services Automobile Association in the amount of $664.59 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 2)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-64871 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 05/14/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title CCP Actual Salary CCP Grade & Step Proposed Salary Proposed Grade & Step Salary Adjustment 080-002 0144 Criminal Investigator II $53,565.00 G14S01 $56,650.00 G14S03
Urban County: A. AI-64815 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Granjeno, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Parks, Recreational Facility and Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Hinojosa Engineering 95.33% Rio Delta Engineering 90.33% Melden & Hunt, Inc. 88.66% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of________________________________for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) Granjeno, Parks, Recreational Facilities and Improvements project. B. AI-64816 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Joya, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) La Joya Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Hinojosa Engineering 96.33% R.E. Garcia & Associates 91.33% Quintanilla, Headley & Associates 83.66% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________________for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) La Joya, Street Improvements project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-64810 Requesting approval to submit a request to the Texas Department of State Health Services to amend grant contract # 537-18-0355-00001. The purpose of the amendment is to request an extension of the grant period and for additional funds in the amount of $538,483.00 for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Disease program. B. AI-64800 ZIKA HRSA/CMM (1293): 1. Requesting approval to accept the ZIKA Health Care Services Program contract Amendment HHS000059600001 Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $525,052.00 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the ZIKA Health Care Amendment and related documents. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $525,052.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $197,208.00 from HRSA funds and $327,844.00 from CMM funds. 5. Requesting approval of the following personnel actions, effective 07/01/18: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Category Create 340-074 0008 Licensed Vocational Nurse II Non-Classified Create 340-074 0009 Licensed Vocational Nurse III Non-Classified C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-64766 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 18, 2018 and a settlement date of May 21, 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
Auditor's Office: A. AI-64735 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various TXDOT projects. 2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for various TXDOT projects in the total amount of $126,474.27
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-64889 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 20 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356).
Budget & Management: A. AI-64872 CCP Salary Schedule - Various Departments Approval of CCP Salary Schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 04/30/18. B. AI-64799 Approval to submit request for funds (unclaimed capital credits) from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as authorized under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, with authority for County Judge to sign the letter request.
Elections Administration: A. AI-64850 Discussion on Election updates
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-64896 Authority to advertise a RFP-Hidalgo County/Solid Waste Collection Service with all aspects of procurement packet to be drafted through Purchasing Department and final review and approval of entire RFP Packet [i.e. legal notice, specification, requirements, scopes of work, draft agreement, etc.] by HC-DA-Civil Section prior to release to interested vendors. 2. AI-64826 A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" [office furniture, equipment, vehicles] for the purpose of sale through on-line auction scheduled for 06- 06-18 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a)(1); B. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for 06-06-18 including, but not limited to, Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property. 3. AI-64751 Requesting approval after consideration and review, to increase the currently approved amount of (2) transactions per day to (4) four fuel transactions per day using the U.S. Bank National Association (Voyager) fuel cards during a qualifying disaster in Hidalgo County commencing June 1, 2018 thru December 1, 2018 including, but not limited to, the following departments listed below: A. Hidalgo County Emergency Management Department B. Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Office C. Hidalgo County Safety Division D. Hidalgo County Constables Precinct No. 1 through 5 E. Hidalgo County Facilities Management B. Pct. 4 1. AI-64831 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #5 in the amount of $ 228,290.81 under the current "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for the provision of "engineering services" for: Environmental, Public Involvement, Schematic, Hydrologic, Pavement Design, PS&E, Utilities Services, Uncontrolled Mapping & Office Surveys for: "MILE 17 1/2 from (DEPOT RD. EAST to MON MACK RD.)" located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4. 2. AI-64853 Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 for (additional work items requested by Hidalgo County Irrigation District #1) with details as identified in CO#2 (attached herein) in connection to agreement # C-17-218-01-16 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. for: "10th Street Extension Project". C. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-64819 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3, estimated cost of $ 26,680.00, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for (Project Specific): “Turnkey project for Purchase, Replacement and Installation of Boilers" through (On- Call) 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. 2. AI-64801 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of responses received for RFP No. 2018-014-04-11-HGO - "Jail Lobby/Intake Kiosks & Deposit/Release Services": Firms Scores Rank Keefe Group 97.67 JPay, a Securus Technologies Company 87 Touchpay Holdings, LLC dba GTL Financial Services 85.33 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm for the project described herein.
Open Forum
19. 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. AI-64890 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action regarding contract 05-007-08- 02; Juvenile Justice Center.
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-64891 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action regarding contract 05-007-08- 02; Juvenile Justice Center.
22. AI-64892 A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services regarding contract 05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center with The Snapka Law Firm, V. Gonzalez, P.C., and the Law Office of Felipe Garcia , P.C. B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with regarding contract 05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center with The Snapka Law Firm, V. Gonzalez, P.C., and the Law Office of Felipe Garcia , P.C. 25. Adjourn