Drainage District (Part 1 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66060 A. Discussion of potential Bond Election for Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1. B. Consider and Approve an order calling Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 bond election for November 6, 2018 and giving notice of the election and providing for other matters necessary for conducting the election. 6. 66051 Requesting approval of the attached / proposed letter of Engagement with FTN Financial Capital Markets, as Bidding Agent in connection with the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018, and to provide certain disclosures as further detailed in document with a compensation in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars, contingent on the closing of transaction (subject to compliance to Form HB1295, if and when applicable). 7. 65949 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Sunflower Drain Extension project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 8. 66049 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 9. 66055 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $185,447.70 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1 B. Approval to issue payment on the following items preceding review and compliance with contract terms & conditions: 1. Certificate of Completion from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. 2. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $5,446.20 from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#633308-18 10. 65973 General Fund Budget: 006 M&O A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0438-H Parcel No. 1 B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0438-H as noted on Item A above. CIP 133 Budget: 010-Raymondville Drain Seg 1 Ph 1 C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0442-H Parcel No. 14 D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0442-H as noted on Item C above. 11. 66056 Request approval of a budget amendment from the General Fund in the Amount of $54,000 to fund the Contract for one year for "Public Relations and Communication Consulting Services" with Karina Cardoza dba Absolute Business Consulting Group as approved on the July 31, 2018 Board of Directors Agenda Item AI 65910. 12. 66052 A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Delta Region Water Management Project". Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 5th, 2018 (AI# 65143); B.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $115,000.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Delta Region Water Management Project", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14- WA-1). 13. 66058 Requesting approval to purchase Two (2) Dri-Prime DPC300 Diesel Pumps, Two (2) GL16 Drop In Trailers, and Four (4) Flange Adapters, from XYLEM Dewatering Solutions, Inc., trough the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with H-GAC awarded Contract No. CM02-17 in the total amount of $180,066.60 as per attached quote (subject to compliance to HB1295, if and when applicable). 14. 66068 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CP 130 Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $249,998.40 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22. Project Engineer: Halff and Associates Engineering PO#634554 15. 66062 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2 A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $170,328.60 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956-18 16. 66079 Discussion and possible action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 17. 66087 Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for the "Expansion of Professional Engineering Services Pool" (RFQ No. HCDD1-18-043-08-08), established for engagement through statutory and local protocol (i.e. Nomination, Evaluation/grading/scoring, Presentation to the Board for ranking, and Authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet. Pool effective dates starting August 13, 2018, and ending March 7, 2019. 18. 66138 In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Pct. 2 - Linear Park Project. 19. 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 20. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 21. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
Drainage District (Part 2 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66060 A. Discussion of potential Bond Election for Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1. B. Consider and Approve an order calling Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 bond election for November 6, 2018 and giving notice of the election and providing for other matters necessary for conducting the election. 6. 66051 Requesting approval of the attached / proposed letter of Engagement with FTN Financial Capital Markets, as Bidding Agent in connection with the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018, and to provide certain disclosures as further detailed in document with a compensation in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars, contingent on the closing of transaction (subject to compliance to Form HB1295, if and when applicable). 7. 65949 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Sunflower Drain Extension project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 8. 66049 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 9. 66055 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $185,447.70 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1 B. Approval to issue payment on the following items preceding review and compliance with contract terms & conditions: 1. Certificate of Completion from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. 2. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $5,446.20 from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#633308-18 10. 65973 General Fund Budget: 006 M&O A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0438-H Parcel No. 1 B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0438-H as noted on Item A above. CIP 133 Budget: 010-Raymondville Drain Seg 1 Ph 1 C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0442-H Parcel No. 14 D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0442-H as noted on Item C above. 11. 66056 Request approval of a budget amendment from the General Fund in the Amount of $54,000 to fund the Contract for one year for "Public Relations and Communication Consulting Services" with Karina Cardoza dba Absolute Business Consulting Group as approved on the July 31, 2018 Board of Directors Agenda Item AI 65910. 12. 66052 A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Delta Region Water Management Project". Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 5th, 2018 (AI# 65143); B.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $115,000.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Delta Region Water Management Project", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14- WA-1). 13. 66058 Requesting approval to purchase Two (2) Dri-Prime DPC300 Diesel Pumps, Two (2) GL16 Drop In Trailers, and Four (4) Flange Adapters, from XYLEM Dewatering Solutions, Inc., trough the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with H-GAC awarded Contract No. CM02-17 in the total amount of $180,066.60 as per attached quote (subject to compliance to HB1295, if and when applicable). 14. 66068 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CP 130 Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $249,998.40 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22. Project Engineer: Halff and Associates Engineering PO#634554 15. 66062 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2 A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $170,328.60 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956-18 16. 66079 Discussion and possible action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 17. 66087 Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for the "Expansion of Professional Engineering Services Pool" (RFQ No. HCDD1-18-043-08-08), established for engagement through statutory and local protocol (i.e. Nomination, Evaluation/grading/scoring, Presentation to the Board for ranking, and Authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet. Pool effective dates starting August 13, 2018, and ending March 7, 2019. 18. 66138 In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Pct. 2 - Linear Park Project. 19. 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 20. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 21. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Adjourn
1. 66142 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. 6147 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 6037 Discussion, consideration and approval to process payment for tax year 2017 in the amount of $201,717.87, to HEB Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and HEB Grocery Company. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 66137 2018 - CW Mech Shop (1200) B. 66124 2018 - County Clerk's Office (1100) C. 66095 2018- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) D. 66099 2018 - New Courthouse (1100) E. 66071 2018 - CC & DC E-Filing (1100) F. 66074 2018- PCT 1 R&B (1200) G. 66083 2018-JP21(1100) H. 66045 2018 - WIC Ineligible Costs (1100) I. 66063 2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) J. 66044 2018 - Constable Pct.5 (1100) K. 66033 2018 - Public Affairs (1100) L. 66034 2018-Elections LIT (1283) 2016 Chapter 19 M. 65983 2018 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) N. 65975 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) O. 65972 2018 - District Clerk (1100) P. 65979 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) Q. 65985 2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) R. 65987 2018 - Executive Office (1100) S. 66008 2018 - I.T. Department (1100) T. 66013 2018- 206TH District Court (1100) U. 66026 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) V. 66014 2018 - 449th District Court (1100) W. 65923 2018 - IT County Wide (1100) X. 65927 2018 - JP Pct. 4, Pl 2 (1100) Y. 65945 2018 - Jail (1100) Z. 65950 2018 - Human Resources (1100) AA. 65953 2018 - General Litigation (1100) BB. 65956 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (1229) CC. 65961 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293) DD. 65566 2018 - WIC (1292) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 66125 Various Pct 2 R&B Programs (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Various Pct 2 Programs in the amount of $270,000.00 to fund operating and project expenditures. B. 66130 Facilities Management Co Wide (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Management Co Wide for future expenditures. C. 66069 Community Service Agency (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the RSVP program. D. 66117 CO2017 - Various Pct 2 Projects (1351): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Rd Prj to CO2017-Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $53,227.15 to fund project expenditures. E. 66134 Pct 2 CRC San Juan Youth Facility (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC San Juan Youth Facility in the amount of $200.00 to fund pest control expenditures. F. 66135 Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC Alamo in the amount of $500.00 to fund disposal and electricity expenditures. G. 66133 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of 40,000.00 to fund operating and project expenditures. H. 66094 TXDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project (1315): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project (Phase I) to TXDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project (Phase II) in the amount of $111,683.00 to fund project expenditures. I. 66072 CC & DC E-Filing (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency, prog. 002, to CC & DC E-Filing, prog. 010, in the amount of $1,296.00 to fund computer services expenditures in relation to the Odyssey judicial system. J. 66009 Pct. #1: Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1351, program 049 and 189, to program 256 in the amount of $1,250,200.00. K. 66029 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Memorial (program 123) to Pct.4 Parks (program 009) in the amount of $2,000.00. L. 65958 Criminal District Attorney(1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Criminal DA, program 002, to Autopsies, program 003, in the amount of $19,815.00. 5. Planning Department: A. 66032 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. County Treasurer: A. 66075 Approval of the Hidalgo County Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. 7. Tax Refunds: A. 65928 Account Number Payer Amount P2344.99.000.0003.04 PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP INC $6,365.81 R1155.00.000.0002.00 CORELOGIC $2,553.43 S2544.01.000.0016.00 OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC $3,272.00 B. 66100 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT H0423.00.000.0002.01 CHAPA RODOLFO $7,209.78 M4178.00.000.0034.00 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES $4,632.28 C. 66098 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S3618.99.000.0000.00 SKY PARK PLUS INC. $2,601.81 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 65855 Sheriff's Department: Requesting approval of requisition #376376 for 2018 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 65951 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Association (TDCCA) for the following employees: Juan Muro and Jennifer Smith, in the amount of $120.00 (Requisition #376713), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 65812 Health & Human Services: Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2018 - 2019 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Budget & Management: C. 66035 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of July 2018. 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. 66132 Requesting approval to complete and submit a commercial application/request for gas service as required by vendor, Texas Gas Service for the installation of gas service at the Pct 2 Gilmore Kitchen, with authority for County Judge to sign applications. B. 66030 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the: ["Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and Building Renovation Design for Fire Suppression System at the Hidalgo County Administration Building"] - Invoice #00014394 in the amount of $ 2,232.00 C. 66077 Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Section 52, declare and ratify "public purpose" of the purchase of an item [crystal statue/award] through a cooperative purchasing awarded vendor [TASB-BuyBoard] Safeguard Universal, LLC with PO#782007 in the amount of $231.62 thus permitting the processing of the invoice and payment. D. 66003 Approval to surplus the items detailed on Exhibit "A" attached herein for the purpose of destruction and disposal via landfill inasmuch as all items are obsolete and/or water damaged beyond repair due to the recent June rain event as further confirmed and supported through the documentation attached. E. 66028 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the: ["Demolition of all site structures and improvements at Old Jail Site (207 E Loeb)"] - Invoice #00014502 in the amount of $ 18,430.00. F. 66020 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of procurement packet [approved by both TxDOT & HCDD#1] for: "Professional Engineering Services for Inspection, Material Testing, and Construction Management for the Regional Linear Park Project -Phase II from (Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road)" in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 a (TxDot Project), RFQ No.2018-164-09-05-RFV, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required. G. 65963 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10006 in the amount of $4,916.77 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. H. 65966 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10007 in the amount of $3,693.02 for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. I. 65970 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327083 in the amount of $26,365.92 for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. J. 65971 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327094 in the amount of $66,926.00 for services rendered in connection with Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. K. 65981 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Turnkey Project for Purchase Replacement and Installation of Boilers 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 7/30/18 00014407 $7,436.00 L. 65974 Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $730,317.11; project 10th Street Extension submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-17-218-01-16 as reviewed by project manager, Ricardo Gallaga, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. M. 65982 Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 2018360 in the amount of $3,275.00 submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the Reconstruction of Roosevelt Road; contract C-13-189-02-11 (PO# 714028) N. 65978 Pursuant to HCCC [Regular AI#57333-11/15/16] and agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-17-023-12-13], requesting approval of amendment "Exhibit B-7" for (additional legend/non-legend pharmaceuticals list) to become part of existing (Exhibits B through B-6) thus permitting the processing of invoices. O. 65986 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the additional and final one (1) year term, contract #E-17-210-07-25 (C-16-236-08-23)-with Information Management Solutions, LLC, for the provisions of: Printing and Mailing of Post Cards (Warrants and/or Reminders) for Hidalgo County (under the same rates, terms & conditions), commencing 08/23/18. P. 65954 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the 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 08/01/18 20084 $ 3,844.93 760512 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 08/01/18 20085 $ 1,433.39 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 08/01/18 20086 $ 8,722.48 779323 Las Milpas Road Project 08/01/18 20087 $ 8,349.73 777422 Off-System Bridge Traffic Devices Project 08/01/18 20088 $15,350.08 782931 N.San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 08/01/18 20089 $ 4,306.49 782815 Q. 65989 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# Dicker Road Project 07/31/18 11327053 $ 211.52 749052 Dicker Road Project 07/31/18 11327054 $ 2,393.05 762740 Regional Linear Park Project 07/31/18 11327055 $ 896.28 745253 Regional Linear Park Project 07/31/18 11327056 $ 5,893.24 759102 Dicker Road Project 07/31/18 11327071 $ 9,280.51 778854 Cesar Chavez Road Project 07/31/18 11327072 $ 15,253.12 732294 Eldora Road Project 07/31/18 11327073 $ 62,757.78 764302 Regional Linear Park Project 07/31/18 11327096 $171,959.58 779803 R. 65997 1. Requesting approval to purchase Victim Service Tracking Software from Online Web Services US, Inc. obtained by the District Attorney's Office through solicited quotes, under open market, through requisition number 00376342 for a total of $5,577.00. 2. Requesting authority for Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., District Attorney to execute agreement. S. 65934 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoice detailed herein submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (engineer services required) 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 8/1/2018 00014501 2,063.00 T. 65943 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. 7/31/18 11327082 $12,577.44 775957 U. 65957 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. 11327057 7-31-18 La Homa ROW - WA #1 $ 3,240.00 671613 11327075 7-31-18 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 $ 34,773.00 735526 11327058 7-31-18 South Detention Basin Project $ 2,100.04 735730 11327078 7-31-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 $ 39,565.00 772303 11327079 7-31-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 $ 95,312.00 779844 11327067 7-31-18 Mile 3 Project WA #4 $ 85,882.50 771660 11327070 7-31-18 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 $ 21,474.00 773904 11327059 7-31-18 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 $ 96,248.50 763269 11327066 7-31-18 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 $ 34,415.00 772041 11327060 7-31-18 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $ 7,650.00 745880 V. 65962 Approval of payment application No. 20 in the amount of $38,294.50 as submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineering. W. 65946 Pct. #4: Acceptance and approval of invoice 40027 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $2,323.75; project Memorial Park (P.O. 767241). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40028 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $13,470.12; project Seminary Road WA#2 (P.O. 779383). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40029 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $52,690.93; project Hinojosa Road WA#3 (P.O. 779384). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40030 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $30,324.39; project Tex-Mex Road WA#4 (P.O.779385 ). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40032 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $96,917.22; project Mile 17 Road WA#6 (P.O. 781241). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327061 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $4,896.00; project Mile 5 WA#1 (P.O. 740893). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327062 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $118,119.87; project 10th St WA#2 (P.O. 700265). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327077 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $119,250.00; project FM1925 WA#1 (P.O. 739761). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327076 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $7,500.00; project FM2220 WA#1 (P.O. 728311). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327068 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $1,092.50; project FM2220 WA#2 (P.O. 736559). X. 65908 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County - "Dead Body Pickup and Transport Services" through RFB No.: 2018-149-00-00-SGS including the re-advertisement if/when required. Y. 65955 Approval to surplus the items detailed on Exhibit "A" attached herein for the purpose of destruction and disposal via landfill with assistance from Facilities Management inasmuch as all items are obsolete, broken and/or damaged beyond repair as further confirmed and supported through the documentation attached. Z. 65930 Action to Add and/or Delete Fuel Cards/Drivers including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Planning Department - Fuel Cards 2. Hidalgo County Executive Office/Nuisance Abatement Program - Add/Delete Fuel Cards 3. Hidalgo County Elections Department - Fuel Cards 4. Hidalgo County Tax Office - add fuel card 5. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - add/delete fuel cards
65984 1. Approval of Right-of-Way Permits a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Proposed Del Rey Estates Unit 3 Subdivision; Lot 4 and Lot 5 Block 56, all of Lot 1 and a portion out of Lot 8 Block 57, Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Pct. 4) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: North of Canton Road approximately 1320 feet east of Alamo Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3-8” PVC-DR-18 C-900 waterline with 12” PVC casing 1-48” RCP Storm Drainage Pipe boring Canton Road. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: West Tract E165’-W660’ FT 341 (Pct. 1) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 13 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South side of Mile 13 North Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-2” water service line boring Mile 13 North Road. c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Proposed A. Valadez #3; Caledonia Estates Subdivision all of lot 10 and a strip of land 100” line between lots 10 and 11. (Pct. 4) (Curry Road & Cesar Chavez Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Curry Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Curry Road. d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Farm Tract 171, West Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Midway Road & Mile 9 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Southside of Mile 9 North Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 9 North Road. e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lot 4 Block 10 La Donna Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Soderquist Road & Lott Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Southside of Lott Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Lott Road.
A. 65991 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 July 16-31, 2018 in the amount of $47,622.41 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 65990 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $927,245.69 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/19/18 to 08/01/18. 07/19-25/18 $416,425.56 07/26-31/18 $356,347.12 08/01-01/18 $154,473.01 TOTAL $927,245.69 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: A. AI-65965 Introduction of Hidalgo County 4-H Ambassadors, Hidalgo County 4-H County Council and Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-66104 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). B. AI-66046 DA's Title IV-E (1100): 1. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget (Contract #23941008) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents: a. Budget b. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) C. AI-65798 DA Check Fraud (1222): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,800.00 to fund fuel expenditures. D. AI-65938 Border Prosecution Unit/BPU (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for three (3) Assistant District Attorneys, one (1) Investigator and one (1) Administrative Assistant being paid by the Border Prosecution Unit grant pending the award of the 2018-2019 grant. E. AI-65939 Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant/DVSP (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for one (1) Assistant District Attorney, one (1) Advocate and one (1) Administrative Assistant currently being paid by the DVSP grant pending the award of the 2018-2019 grant. F. AI-65942 DA's - State Supplement (1281):1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2018-2019 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00 (09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019). 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018-2019 D.A. State Supplement Grant. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,500.00.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-66084 Authorization and Approval to have Mr. Rodriguez, District Attorney, to sign the FY2019 Cooperative State and Local Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administation (DEA) to include OCDETF Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force (HCDHTF) officer. B. AI-66043 HIDTA OCDETF (1291): Authorization and approval to issue Straight time (overtime) payment to employee for hours worked and disallowed by the OCDETF grant to be funded by Chapter 59 (1251).
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-66080 Authorization and Approval to accept check for $26,348.67 from the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. B. AI-65922 2016 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to approve a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2016. C. AI-66131 Authorization and Approval to reimburse Norma Alcocer, LVN, the amount of $25.00 for expenses incurred in webinar training as a requirement for continuing education certification, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-66078 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Nicole De La Barreda as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-65873 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's continued participation in Texas LESO Program, formerly known as the Texas 1033 Surplus Program. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents. 3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and receive equipment under Texas LESO Program, with selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovationrepair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-66081 Public outreach update regarding Courthouse parking changes. C. AI-66096 Economic Development: Discussion of the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy. D. AI-66127 Discussion and action designating temporary leased office portable building (A) located at 1900 Joe Stephens Rd. for the issuing and collection of fees for permits. E. AI-66088 Pursuant to an existing Sole Source Declaration [current and unrevoked by CC] approval and authority to execute an AEP Texas Central Company Contribution-Aidof- Construction Agreement for Electrical Distribution Service as requested by V.M.S. at the new courthouse location located across 100 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, Tx so as to establish electric service with authority for Valde Guerra to sign any and all documents. F. AI-65988 Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use county parking lots near the museum for visitor parking for the following events: EVENT DATE TIME Fandango! Saturday, Oct. 6th 5:30 pm to 11pm Dia de los Muertos Saturday, Nov. 3rd 4pm to 10pm Fiesta De Noche Buena Sunday, Dec. 9th 1pm to 5pm G. AI-65964 Approval to accept settlement check from HISCOX Insurance Company in the amount of $1,103.56 to settle claim of property damages to County's newly paved roadway. (Precinct 1) H. AI-65967 Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $6,854.67 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Health Department) I. AI-66066 Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: 1.) Chubb/Westchester Surplus Lines in the amount of $100,000. 2.) Axis Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $125,000. 3.) Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $ 150,000.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-66091 FLOOD CTRL WTR EXTRACT 2018 (1100): Approval to delete/create eight (8) Full-Time Temporary positions, ending 12/28/2018, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Delete 115-092 T001 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T002 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T003 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T004 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T005 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T016 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T017 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T018 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Create 115-092 T041 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T042 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T043 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T044 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T045 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T046 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T047 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T048 Maintenance I G03/S01 C. AI-65992 Approval of the appointment of interns from UT-RGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period August 15, 2018 through June 30, 2019. D. AI-65885 HIDTA Task Force (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Object Code Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0003 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $60,000.00 $55,000.00 270- 011 0038 113 $1,800.00 $0.00 270- 011 0038 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0013 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $53,200.00 $53,200.00 270- 011 0040 113 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 270- 011 0040 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Create 270- 003 0015 113 Division Manager II, Financial Accounting G16/S01 $0.00 $11,000.00 270- 011 0044 113 $0.00 $51,478.00 E. AI-66065 District Attorney CJD-VAP (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Grade & Step / Auto Allowance Delete 080-017 0003 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 080-002 A134 $900.00 Create 080-017 0007 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S01 080-002 A150 $900.00
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Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-66091 FLOOD CTRL WTR EXTRACT 2018 (1100): Approval to delete/create eight (8) Full-Time Temporary positions, ending 12/28/2018, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Delete 115-092 T001 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T002 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T003 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T004 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T005 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T016 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T017 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T018 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Create 115-092 T041 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T042 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T043 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T044 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T045 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T046 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T047 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T048 Maintenance I G03/S01 C. AI-65992 Approval of the appointment of interns from UT-RGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period August 15, 2018 through June 30, 2019. D. AI-65885 HIDTA Task Force (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Object Code Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0003 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $60,000.00 $55,000.00 270- 011 0038 113 $1,800.00 $0.00 270- 011 0038 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0013 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $53,200.00 $53,200.00 270- 011 0040 113 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 270- 011 0040 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Create 270- 003 0015 113 Division Manager II, Financial Accounting G16/S01 $0.00 $11,000.00 270- 011 0044 113 $0.00 $51,478.00 E. AI-66065 District Attorney CJD-VAP (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Grade & Step / Auto Allowance Delete 080-017 0003 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 080-002 A134 $900.00 Create 080-017 0007 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S01 080-002 A150 $900.00
Urban County: A. AI-66036 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with GNH Company, LLC , the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $148,856.50 using UCP Fiscal Years 30 (2017) Peñitas Street Improvements, UCP funds. B. AI-65936 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services-Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing 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 Years 27 & 28 (2014-2015) La Joya Street Improvement funds (Havana Subd). Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. 98.00% L & G Engineering Laboratory 93.00% Terracon Consultants, Inc 92.33% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of____________________________for the provision of Construction Materials Geo-technical Testing Service for an Urban County Program Years 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) La Joya Street Improvements project (Havana Subd.). C. AI-65968 “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Appraisal Review Services with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates, LLC in the amount of $2,500.00, utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) Water/Sewer Improvement funds. D. AI-65941 1. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of La Joya is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional services –Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $14,490.58 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Street Improvements Funding. 2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $14,490.58.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-66012 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $129,440.35. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $129,440.35. B. AI-65804 Discussion and consideration and action on the following: In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission rules, requesting approval of mileage reimbursement and the payout of extra hours related to the "No Refusal Weekend" project coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office during Labor Day Holiday Weekend for the Health and Human Services Department staff at a rate of time and a half in addition to the employee's regular work hours and/or leave taken. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-65787 A. Public Hearing, at 9:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2019 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District. D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate. E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. AI-65831 A. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) income standards at or below 30% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/18 to 8/31/19. B. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program - Level 2 Program income standard at or below 50% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/18 to 8/31/19. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Emergency Management: A. AI-65998 1. Presentation, discussion and necessary action to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of June 20, 2018 which caused severe damage to property. 2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. B. AI-65830 Discussion, consideration and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service, The Sponsoring Agency of Texas Task Force 1 and the County of Hidalgo for Ricardo Saldana. C. AI-65999 Discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management to appoint David Alberto Champion as a volunteer under the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management for the period of August 14, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
Elections Administration: A. AI-66021 Discussion on Election updates. B. AI-66053 Discussion and approval of Hidalgo County Elections Department's Supplemental list for appointment of the Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2020. C. AI-66022 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting polling locations for November 6th, 2018 Election. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Election Day polling locations for November 6th, 2018 Election.
WIC: A. AI-66019 1. Requesting approval to accept the Certificate of Acquisition of By Political Subdivision Or Assistance Organization to Hidalgo County, consisting of 4 Optiplex 7010 Desktops as indicated on Pages 1 and 2. 2. Requesting approval to correct Agenda Item #AI-65833 from CC 7/31/18 on the Certificate of Acquisition pg. 2 to add 1 Dell Optiplex 7010 Desktop for a total of 25 pieces. B. AI-65883 WIC - NTE Extra Funding 021-(1292): 1.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $445,833.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 NTE Extra Funding Grant. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $445,833.00 for the FY 2018 NTE Extra Funding Grant. WIC -TXIN Funding 001-(1292) 1.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $194,518.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 TXIN Funding Grant. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $194,518.00 for the FY 2018 TXIN Extra Funding Grant.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-66041 1. Authorization and approval to rename CR 1832 between Lott Road and Ponciano Drive in Precinct 1 to "Rio del Carmen" Road, as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department. 2 Authorization and approval to name a private road CR 1333 as "Consuelo SR (service road)" for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department. 3. Authorization and approval to name a private road as "Pablo Garza SR (service road)" for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department .
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-66129 Requesting authorization to approve and execute the Right of Way Easement Agreement for Utility Access submitted to Hidalgo County (Pct 2) by AEP Texas, Inc. for the Co Wide Mechanic Shop Facility Project. B. AI-66025 Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County District No. 1, regarding the Regional Linear Park Project. C. AI-66093 Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II (TxDot): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $111,683.00 for the 2nd payment of the County's estimated share of direct state costs for preliminary engineering, environmental, and construction, for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-409)
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-66061 Approval to purchase real property from Encino Transport, LLC., in accordance with the terms of that certain Earnest Money Contract approved by Commissioners' Court with authority for the County Judge and/or Executive Officer to execute the closing documents for the consummation of the purchase of such real property acquisition and authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. AI-65969 Approval to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 3 N., from Tom Gill Road to FM 2221 Project, CSJ 0921-02-332, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-66067 Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $20.00 for a counterfeit bill received.
Budget & Management: A. AI-66123 CO2017-Pct 2 CW Mechanic Shop Facility (1351): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings. b. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $55,046.56 into CO2017- Pct 2 Countywide Mechanic Shop Facility for anticipated project expenditures. B. AI-66092 WIC (1292): Discussion, consideration, and approval to eliminate the indirect cost allocation rate for the grant fiscal year 2019, effective 10/01/18 through 9/30/19 for the FY 19 WIC Program. C. AI-66027 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 1282: 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the U.S. Department of Justice. 2. PublicHearing on the FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant Application/Strategies/Narrative. 3. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program Application/Strategies/Narrative for the grant. 4. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documentation. D. AI-66015 WIC ADM (1292): Approval to de-obligate a total of $700,000 from WIC ADM. E. AI-66016 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100): 1. Approval of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents.
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-66139 A. Nomination of a minimum of three (3) firms from HC's approved Pool of Architectural Firms in connection with the design of Detention Barracks to be constructed/erected on site of the current Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Center & Adult Detention Facility; B. Selection/Appointment of the Evaluation Committee to score and grade the nominated architect firms for the design project identified above and herein. 2. AI-66136 Presentation by VMS Group [V. Guerra, M. Leo & S. Cruz] HCCC appointed owner's representatives, a joint recommendation for acceptance and approval of the proposal from Jacobs for the Commissioning Services in connection with the Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse. 3. AI-65788 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TxLGC Chapter 262.024 (a)(4), a personal services; B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and fee schedule from Judith Branham with authority to enter into a personal services contract [drafted by Office of DA's, Civil Litigation Division with final approval by same prior to execution] for Domestic Relations Office (DRO) for Hidalgo County District Clerks. 4. AI-65976 Presentation of the sole responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and requirements] for the purpose of the award of bid and approval of the contract to Colorado Sunrise Holdings dba TK Tactical Firearms for the project numbered and titled: RFB No.: 2018-137-07-25-HGO - "Purchase of Weapons". 5. AI-66042 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $ 32,789.00 as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for "engineering services" to provide "Secure Parking for Jurors in Parking Lots L1 and L2", through the current (on call) agreement #C-18-142-05-08-Precinct 4. 6. AI-65937 Approval and authortization for Hidalgo County to execute the Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley Communications Group for the purpose of increasing the subscription rates from $10.00 per radio per month to $11.00 per radio per month. B. Executive Office 1. AI-66050 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization No.2 as submitted by HALFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) due to (Additional Services) required with an increase of $ 66,330.00 to initial WA2 in the amount of $ 26, 250.00 totaling a "revised" total of: $ 92,580.00 for ongoing project: Demolition of All Site Structures and Improvements at the Old County Jail located at (207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas), under (on call) agreement #C-17-142-05-16 for projects within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. 2. AI-66017 Presentation of responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid price as (recommended by project engineer Halff & Associates, Inc.) for the purpose of award and approval of Contract for the--"Demolition of All Site Structures and Improvements the Old County Jail Site located at (207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas) with J.R. (JOE) RAMON & SONS, INC., under RFB # 2018-183-07-25-LHS. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-65850 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L & G Engineering as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 project as approved for negotiations by HCCC on July 17, 2018 AI # 65704 (R) subject to legal counsel's review as to form [Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez]. B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with L & G Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,250,200.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1-FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 project. C. Pursuant to approval of Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers (Article 14) C-18-196-08-14, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC to provide surveying services for the Pct. No. 1-FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 Project. 2. AI-66059 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of graded vendor submissions with recommendation by Evaluation Committee Members for RFQ/P No. 2018-181-07-258-YSS "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility"-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. Submitting Vendors Recommendation by Evaluator #1 Recommendation by Evaluator #2 Recommendation by Evaluator #3 Sum of Evaluator's Rankings Final Rank ECON Group, LLC 1 1 1 3 1 Gonzalez de la Garza & Associates 2 2 2 6 2 International Consulting Engineers 3 3 3 9 3 NM Contracting, LLC 4 4 4 12 4 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of __________________________________ for "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. 3. AI-65911 Presentation of sole responsible vendor, Rio Grande Hauling, LLC submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award including approval of contract document to project titled: "Hidalgo County Pct.No. 1 Hauling of All Road Materials" through RFB No. 2018-155-07-05-YSS with initial term of 08-27-18 to 08-26-19. 4. AI-66085 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for the road improvement project of Mile 10 (Mile 6 East to FM 1015); B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. D. Pct. 2 1. AI-66121 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 4, Contract No. C-16-326-08-23 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $25,046.56 for the Co Wide Shop Facility Project. 2. AI-66122 Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $13,105.00) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project. 3. AI-66126 Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $13,105.00) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Military Highway Extension Project. 4. AI-66128 Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $14,075.25) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Eldora Heights Subdivision Road Project. 5. AI-66118 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $14,150.00) as submitted by project civil engineer, Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., to provide preliminary civil design engineering services required for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project, Contract #C-17-238-08-22. 6. AI-66103 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a "professional service"; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional Construction Testing/Geo Technical service providers required for "multiple" (ON CALL) Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Service project located within Precinct No. 2; Professional Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Services Firms Grade Ranking L & G Engineering Laboratory 98 Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. 96 Fulcrum Consulting 95 Professional Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Services Firms Grade Ranking Terracon Consultants, Inc. 97 Earth Co., LLC 94 Professional Services 96 C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate "multiple" professional service agreements for the purposes fo "ON CALL" Professional Construction Materials Testing/Geo Technical Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 with multiple ranked firms: __________________________ & _________________________. D. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate multiple agreements for the purpose of "On Call" Professional Construction Materials Testing and/or Geo Technical Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct # 2. 7. AI-66120 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 2, Contract No. C-17-182-06-13 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $39,077.15 for the Pct #2 Military Highway Extension Project. E. Pct. 3 1. AI-66018 A. Approval of continuing engineering services with Amendment No. 6 between Hidalgo County and Cook – Joyce in connection with the final operation and closure of the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 – Penitas landfill B. Pursuant to TCEQ regulations, requesting approval to publish the Notice of Closure of the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 – Penitas landfill. F. Pct. 4 1. AI-66031 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization No.1, as submitted by HALFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) due to (modifications to the scope of work with no increase to cost) for Project Specific: Precinct No. 4- Design of Drainage/Park Improvements for Memorial Park", in connection to (On Call) agreement #C-18-130-04-03 for “R&B, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General” for projects within HC Precinct 4. G. Constables 1. AI-65935 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4X2 for Constable Pct. 1 through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F000 thru awarded vendor, Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of $33,254.50 thru requisition 370200. H. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-65948 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Preventative Medicine Residency Program. 2. AI-65947 A. Presentation and action in connection with the sole response received for RFP No. 2018-138-07-25-HGO - "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" for the purpose of ranking as "qualified" (meeting the criteria) in order to continue to the next phase (i.e. negotiation) of the proposal process; HEB RXTRA Advantage Score Evaluator 1 100 Evaluator 2 100 Evaluator 3 90 Total 290 B. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with HEB, the sole "qualified" proposer in order to finalize a contract for consideration and award. I. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-66005 Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] and approval of contract To Lab Services, Inc. for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Drug & Alcohol Testing Services" through project No." 2018-042A-06-13-FAZ.
Open Forum
25. 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-66010 Potential Claim - Raul Hinojosa and Sebastian Hinojosa v. Hidalgo County D. AI-66023 Claim of Jesus Murillo E. AI-66102 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Raider. 26. 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)
27. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-66011 Potential Claim - Raul Hinojosa and Sebastian Hinojosa v. Hidalgo County D. AI-66024 Claim of Jesus Murillo E. AI-66101 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Raider. 30. Adjourn
Drainage District (Part 1 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66060 A. Discussion of potential Bond Election for Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1. B. Consider and Approve an order calling Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 bond election for November 6, 2018 and giving notice of the election and providing for other matters necessary for conducting the election. 6. 66051 Requesting approval of the attached / proposed letter of Engagement with FTN Financial Capital Markets, as Bidding Agent in connection with the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018, and to provide certain disclosures as further detailed in document with a compensation in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars, contingent on the closing of transaction (subject to compliance to Form HB1295, if and when applicable). 7. 65949 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Sunflower Drain Extension project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 8. 66049 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 9. 66055 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $185,447.70 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1 B. Approval to issue payment on the following items preceding review and compliance with contract terms & conditions: 1. Certificate of Completion from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. 2. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $5,446.20 from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#633308-18 10. 65973 General Fund Budget: 006 M&O A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0438-H Parcel No. 1 B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0438-H as noted on Item A above. CIP 133 Budget: 010-Raymondville Drain Seg 1 Ph 1 C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0442-H Parcel No. 14 D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0442-H as noted on Item C above. 11. 66056 Request approval of a budget amendment from the General Fund in the Amount of $54,000 to fund the Contract for one year for "Public Relations and Communication Consulting Services" with Karina Cardoza dba Absolute Business Consulting Group as approved on the July 31, 2018 Board of Directors Agenda Item AI 65910. 12. 66052 A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Delta Region Water Management Project". Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 5th, 2018 (AI# 65143); B.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $115,000.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Delta Region Water Management Project", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14- WA-1). 13. 66058 Requesting approval to purchase Two (2) Dri-Prime DPC300 Diesel Pumps, Two (2) GL16 Drop In Trailers, and Four (4) Flange Adapters, from XYLEM Dewatering Solutions, Inc., trough the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with H-GAC awarded Contract No. CM02-17 in the total amount of $180,066.60 as per attached quote (subject to compliance to HB1295, if and when applicable). 14. 66068 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CP 130 Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $249,998.40 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22. Project Engineer: Halff and Associates Engineering PO#634554 15. 66062 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2 A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $170,328.60 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956-18 16. 66079 Discussion and possible action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 17. 66087 Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for the "Expansion of Professional Engineering Services Pool" (RFQ No. HCDD1-18-043-08-08), established for engagement through statutory and local protocol (i.e. Nomination, Evaluation/grading/scoring, Presentation to the Board for ranking, and Authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet. Pool effective dates starting August 13, 2018, and ending March 7, 2019. 18. 66138 In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Pct. 2 - Linear Park Project. 19. 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 20. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 21. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
Drainage District (Part 2 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66060 A. Discussion of potential Bond Election for Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1. B. Consider and Approve an order calling Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 bond election for November 6, 2018 and giving notice of the election and providing for other matters necessary for conducting the election. 6. 66051 Requesting approval of the attached / proposed letter of Engagement with FTN Financial Capital Markets, as Bidding Agent in connection with the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018, and to provide certain disclosures as further detailed in document with a compensation in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars, contingent on the closing of transaction (subject to compliance to Form HB1295, if and when applicable). 7. 65949 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Sunflower Drain Extension project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 8. 66049 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 9. 66055 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $185,447.70 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1 B. Approval to issue payment on the following items preceding review and compliance with contract terms & conditions: 1. Certificate of Completion from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. 2. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $5,446.20 from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing. Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#633308-18 10. 65973 General Fund Budget: 006 M&O A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0438-H Parcel No. 1 B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0438-H as noted on Item A above. CIP 133 Budget: 010-Raymondville Drain Seg 1 Ph 1 C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0442-H Parcel No. 14 D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0442-H as noted on Item C above. 11. 66056 Request approval of a budget amendment from the General Fund in the Amount of $54,000 to fund the Contract for one year for "Public Relations and Communication Consulting Services" with Karina Cardoza dba Absolute Business Consulting Group as approved on the July 31, 2018 Board of Directors Agenda Item AI 65910. 12. 66052 A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Delta Region Water Management Project". Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 5th, 2018 (AI# 65143); B.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $115,000.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Delta Region Water Management Project", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14- WA-1). 13. 66058 Requesting approval to purchase Two (2) Dri-Prime DPC300 Diesel Pumps, Two (2) GL16 Drop In Trailers, and Four (4) Flange Adapters, from XYLEM Dewatering Solutions, Inc., trough the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with H-GAC awarded Contract No. CM02-17 in the total amount of $180,066.60 as per attached quote (subject to compliance to HB1295, if and when applicable). 14. 66068 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CP 130 Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $249,998.40 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22. Project Engineer: Halff and Associates Engineering PO#634554 15. 66062 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2 A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $170,328.60 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956-18 16. 66079 Discussion and possible action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 17. 66087 Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for the "Expansion of Professional Engineering Services Pool" (RFQ No. HCDD1-18-043-08-08), established for engagement through statutory and local protocol (i.e. Nomination, Evaluation/grading/scoring, Presentation to the Board for ranking, and Authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet. Pool effective dates starting August 13, 2018, and ending March 7, 2019. 18. 66138 In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Pct. 2 - Linear Park Project. 19. 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 20. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 21. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 22. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 23. Adjourn
1. 66142 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. 6147 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 6037 Discussion, consideration and approval to process payment for tax year 2017 in the amount of $201,717.87, to HEB Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and HEB Grocery Company. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 66137 2018 - CW Mech Shop (1200) B. 66124 2018 - County Clerk's Office (1100) C. 66095 2018- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) D. 66099 2018 - New Courthouse (1100) E. 66071 2018 - CC & DC E-Filing (1100) F. 66074 2018- PCT 1 R&B (1200) G. 66083 2018-JP21(1100) H. 66045 2018 - WIC Ineligible Costs (1100) I. 66063 2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) J. 66044 2018 - Constable Pct.5 (1100) K. 66033 2018 - Public Affairs (1100) L. 66034 2018-Elections LIT (1283) 2016 Chapter 19 M. 65983 2018 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) N. 65975 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) O. 65972 2018 - District Clerk (1100) P. 65979 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) Q. 65985 2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) R. 65987 2018 - Executive Office (1100) S. 66008 2018 - I.T. Department (1100) T. 66013 2018- 206TH District Court (1100) U. 66026 2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) V. 66014 2018 - 449th District Court (1100) W. 65923 2018 - IT County Wide (1100) X. 65927 2018 - JP Pct. 4, Pl 2 (1100) Y. 65945 2018 - Jail (1100) Z. 65950 2018 - Human Resources (1100) AA. 65953 2018 - General Litigation (1100) BB. 65956 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (1229) CC. 65961 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293) DD. 65566 2018 - WIC (1292) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 66125 Various Pct 2 R&B Programs (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Various Pct 2 Programs in the amount of $270,000.00 to fund operating and project expenditures. B. 66130 Facilities Management Co Wide (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Management Co Wide for future expenditures. C. 66069 Community Service Agency (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the RSVP program. D. 66117 CO2017 - Various Pct 2 Projects (1351): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Rd Prj to CO2017-Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $53,227.15 to fund project expenditures. E. 66134 Pct 2 CRC San Juan Youth Facility (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC San Juan Youth Facility in the amount of $200.00 to fund pest control expenditures. F. 66135 Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC Alamo in the amount of $500.00 to fund disposal and electricity expenditures. G. 66133 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of 40,000.00 to fund operating and project expenditures. H. 66094 TXDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project (1315): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project (Phase I) to TXDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project (Phase II) in the amount of $111,683.00 to fund project expenditures. I. 66072 CC & DC E-Filing (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency, prog. 002, to CC & DC E-Filing, prog. 010, in the amount of $1,296.00 to fund computer services expenditures in relation to the Odyssey judicial system. J. 66009 Pct. #1: Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1351, program 049 and 189, to program 256 in the amount of $1,250,200.00. K. 66029 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Memorial (program 123) to Pct.4 Parks (program 009) in the amount of $2,000.00. L. 65958 Criminal District Attorney(1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Criminal DA, program 002, to Autopsies, program 003, in the amount of $19,815.00. 5. Planning Department: A. 66032 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. County Treasurer: A. 66075 Approval of the Hidalgo County Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. 7. Tax Refunds: A. 65928 Account Number Payer Amount P2344.99.000.0003.04 PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP INC $6,365.81 R1155.00.000.0002.00 CORELOGIC $2,553.43 S2544.01.000.0016.00 OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC $3,272.00 B. 66100 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT H0423.00.000.0002.01 CHAPA RODOLFO $7,209.78 M4178.00.000.0034.00 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES $4,632.28 C. 66098 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S3618.99.000.0000.00 SKY PARK PLUS INC. $2,601.81 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 65855 Sheriff's Department: Requesting approval of requisition #376376 for 2018 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 65951 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Association (TDCCA) for the following employees: Juan Muro and Jennifer Smith, in the amount of $120.00 (Requisition #376713), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 65812 Health & Human Services: Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2018 - 2019 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Budget & Management: C. 66035 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of July 2018. 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. 66132 Requesting approval to complete and submit a commercial application/request for gas service as required by vendor, Texas Gas Service for the installation of gas service at the Pct 2 Gilmore Kitchen, with authority for County Judge to sign applications. B. 66030 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the: ["Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and Building Renovation Design for Fire Suppression System at the Hidalgo County Administration Building"] - Invoice #00014394 in the amount of $ 2,232.00 C. 66077 Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Section 52, declare and ratify "public purpose" of the purchase of an item [crystal statue/award] through a cooperative purchasing awarded vendor [TASB-BuyBoard] Safeguard Universal, LLC with PO#782007 in the amount of $231.62 thus permitting the processing of the invoice and payment. D. 66003 Approval to surplus the items detailed on Exhibit "A" attached herein for the purpose of destruction and disposal via landfill inasmuch as all items are obsolete and/or water damaged beyond repair due to the recent June rain event as further confirmed and supported through the documentation attached. E. 66028 Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the: ["Demolition of all site structures and improvements at Old Jail Site (207 E Loeb)"] - Invoice #00014502 in the amount of $ 18,430.00. F. 66020 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of procurement packet [approved by both TxDOT & HCDD#1] for: "Professional Engineering Services for Inspection, Material Testing, and Construction Management for the Regional Linear Park Project -Phase II from (Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road)" in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 a (TxDot Project), RFQ No.2018-164-09-05-RFV, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required. G. 65963 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10006 in the amount of $4,916.77 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. H. 65966 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10007 in the amount of $3,693.02 for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. I. 65970 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327083 in the amount of $26,365.92 for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. J. 65971 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327094 in the amount of $66,926.00 for services rendered in connection with Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. K. 65981 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Turnkey Project for Purchase Replacement and Installation of Boilers 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 7/30/18 00014407 $7,436.00 L. 65974 Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $730,317.11; project 10th Street Extension submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-17-218-01-16 as reviewed by project manager, Ricardo Gallaga, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. M. 65982 Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 2018360 in the amount of $3,275.00 submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the Reconstruction of Roosevelt Road; contract C-13-189-02-11 (PO# 714028) N. 65978 Pursuant to HCCC [Regular AI#57333-11/15/16] and agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-17-023-12-13], requesting approval of amendment "Exhibit B-7" for (additional legend/non-legend pharmaceuticals list) to become part of existing (Exhibits B through B-6) thus permitting the processing of invoices. O. 65986 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the additional and final one (1) year term, contract #E-17-210-07-25 (C-16-236-08-23)-with Information Management Solutions, LLC, for the provisions of: Printing and Mailing of Post Cards (Warrants and/or Reminders) for Hidalgo County (under the same rates, terms & conditions), commencing 08/23/18. P. 65954 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the 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 08/01/18 20084 $ 3,844.93 760512 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 08/01/18 20085 $ 1,433.39 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 08/01/18 20086 $ 8,722.48 779323 Las Milpas Road Project 08/01/18 20087 $ 8,349.73 777422 Off-System Bridge Traffic Devices Project 08/01/18 20088 $15,350.08 782931 N.San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 08/01/18 20089 $ 4,306.49 782815 Q. 65989 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# Dicker Road Project 07/31/18 11327053 $ 211.52 749052 Dicker Road Project 07/31/18 11327054 $ 2,393.05 762740 Regional Linear Park Project 07/31/18 11327055 $ 896.28 745253 Regional Linear Park Project 07/31/18 11327056 $ 5,893.24 759102 Dicker Road Project 07/31/18 11327071 $ 9,280.51 778854 Cesar Chavez Road Project 07/31/18 11327072 $ 15,253.12 732294 Eldora Road Project 07/31/18 11327073 $ 62,757.78 764302 Regional Linear Park Project 07/31/18 11327096 $171,959.58 779803 R. 65997 1. Requesting approval to purchase Victim Service Tracking Software from Online Web Services US, Inc. obtained by the District Attorney's Office through solicited quotes, under open market, through requisition number 00376342 for a total of $5,577.00. 2. Requesting authority for Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., District Attorney to execute agreement. S. 65934 Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoice detailed herein submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (engineer services required) 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 8/1/2018 00014501 2,063.00 T. 65943 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. 7/31/18 11327082 $12,577.44 775957 U. 65957 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. 11327057 7-31-18 La Homa ROW - WA #1 $ 3,240.00 671613 11327075 7-31-18 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 $ 34,773.00 735526 11327058 7-31-18 South Detention Basin Project $ 2,100.04 735730 11327078 7-31-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 $ 39,565.00 772303 11327079 7-31-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 $ 95,312.00 779844 11327067 7-31-18 Mile 3 Project WA #4 $ 85,882.50 771660 11327070 7-31-18 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 $ 21,474.00 773904 11327059 7-31-18 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 $ 96,248.50 763269 11327066 7-31-18 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 $ 34,415.00 772041 11327060 7-31-18 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $ 7,650.00 745880 V. 65962 Approval of payment application No. 20 in the amount of $38,294.50 as submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineering. W. 65946 Pct. #4: Acceptance and approval of invoice 40027 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $2,323.75; project Memorial Park (P.O. 767241). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40028 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $13,470.12; project Seminary Road WA#2 (P.O. 779383). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40029 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $52,690.93; project Hinojosa Road WA#3 (P.O. 779384). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40030 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $30,324.39; project Tex-Mex Road WA#4 (P.O.779385 ). Acceptance and approval of invoice 40032 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $96,917.22; project Mile 17 Road WA#6 (P.O. 781241). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327061 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $4,896.00; project Mile 5 WA#1 (P.O. 740893). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327062 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $118,119.87; project 10th St WA#2 (P.O. 700265). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327077 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $119,250.00; project FM1925 WA#1 (P.O. 739761). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327076 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $7,500.00; project FM2220 WA#1 (P.O. 728311). Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327068 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $1,092.50; project FM2220 WA#2 (P.O. 736559). X. 65908 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County - "Dead Body Pickup and Transport Services" through RFB No.: 2018-149-00-00-SGS including the re-advertisement if/when required. Y. 65955 Approval to surplus the items detailed on Exhibit "A" attached herein for the purpose of destruction and disposal via landfill with assistance from Facilities Management inasmuch as all items are obsolete, broken and/or damaged beyond repair as further confirmed and supported through the documentation attached. Z. 65930 Action to Add and/or Delete Fuel Cards/Drivers including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Planning Department - Fuel Cards 2. Hidalgo County Executive Office/Nuisance Abatement Program - Add/Delete Fuel Cards 3. Hidalgo County Elections Department - Fuel Cards 4. Hidalgo County Tax Office - add fuel card 5. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - add/delete fuel cards
65984 1. Approval of Right-of-Way Permits a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Proposed Del Rey Estates Unit 3 Subdivision; Lot 4 and Lot 5 Block 56, all of Lot 1 and a portion out of Lot 8 Block 57, Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Pct. 4) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: North of Canton Road approximately 1320 feet east of Alamo Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3-8” PVC-DR-18 C-900 waterline with 12” PVC casing 1-48” RCP Storm Drainage Pipe boring Canton Road. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: West Tract E165’-W660’ FT 341 (Pct. 1) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 13 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South side of Mile 13 North Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-2” water service line boring Mile 13 North Road. c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Proposed A. Valadez #3; Caledonia Estates Subdivision all of lot 10 and a strip of land 100” line between lots 10 and 11. (Pct. 4) (Curry Road & Cesar Chavez Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Curry Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Curry Road. d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Farm Tract 171, West Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Midway Road & Mile 9 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Southside of Mile 9 North Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 9 North Road. e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lot 4 Block 10 La Donna Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Soderquist Road & Lott Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Southside of Lott Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Lott Road.
A. 65991 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 July 16-31, 2018 in the amount of $47,622.41 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 65990 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $927,245.69 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/19/18 to 08/01/18. 07/19-25/18 $416,425.56 07/26-31/18 $356,347.12 08/01-01/18 $154,473.01 TOTAL $927,245.69 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: A. AI-65965 Introduction of Hidalgo County 4-H Ambassadors, Hidalgo County 4-H County Council and Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-66104 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). B. AI-66046 DA's Title IV-E (1100): 1. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget (Contract #23941008) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents: a. Budget b. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) C. AI-65798 DA Check Fraud (1222): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,800.00 to fund fuel expenditures. D. AI-65938 Border Prosecution Unit/BPU (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for three (3) Assistant District Attorneys, one (1) Investigator and one (1) Administrative Assistant being paid by the Border Prosecution Unit grant pending the award of the 2018-2019 grant. E. AI-65939 Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant/DVSP (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for one (1) Assistant District Attorney, one (1) Advocate and one (1) Administrative Assistant currently being paid by the DVSP grant pending the award of the 2018-2019 grant. F. AI-65942 DA's - State Supplement (1281):1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2018-2019 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00 (09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019). 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018-2019 D.A. State Supplement Grant. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,500.00.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-66084 Authorization and Approval to have Mr. Rodriguez, District Attorney, to sign the FY2019 Cooperative State and Local Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administation (DEA) to include OCDETF Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force (HCDHTF) officer. B. AI-66043 HIDTA OCDETF (1291): Authorization and approval to issue Straight time (overtime) payment to employee for hours worked and disallowed by the OCDETF grant to be funded by Chapter 59 (1251).
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-66080 Authorization and Approval to accept check for $26,348.67 from the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. B. AI-65922 2016 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to approve a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2016. C. AI-66131 Authorization and Approval to reimburse Norma Alcocer, LVN, the amount of $25.00 for expenses incurred in webinar training as a requirement for continuing education certification, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-66078 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Nicole De La Barreda as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-65873 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's continued participation in Texas LESO Program, formerly known as the Texas 1033 Surplus Program. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents. 3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and receive equipment under Texas LESO Program, with selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovationrepair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-66081 Public outreach update regarding Courthouse parking changes. C. AI-66096 Economic Development: Discussion of the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy. D. AI-66127 Discussion and action designating temporary leased office portable building (A) located at 1900 Joe Stephens Rd. for the issuing and collection of fees for permits. E. AI-66088 Pursuant to an existing Sole Source Declaration [current and unrevoked by CC] approval and authority to execute an AEP Texas Central Company Contribution-Aidof- Construction Agreement for Electrical Distribution Service as requested by V.M.S. at the new courthouse location located across 100 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, Tx so as to establish electric service with authority for Valde Guerra to sign any and all documents. F. AI-65988 Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use county parking lots near the museum for visitor parking for the following events: EVENT DATE TIME Fandango! Saturday, Oct. 6th 5:30 pm to 11pm Dia de los Muertos Saturday, Nov. 3rd 4pm to 10pm Fiesta De Noche Buena Sunday, Dec. 9th 1pm to 5pm G. AI-65964 Approval to accept settlement check from HISCOX Insurance Company in the amount of $1,103.56 to settle claim of property damages to County's newly paved roadway. (Precinct 1) H. AI-65967 Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $6,854.67 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Health Department) I. AI-66066 Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: 1.) Chubb/Westchester Surplus Lines in the amount of $100,000. 2.) Axis Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $125,000. 3.) Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $ 150,000.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-66091 FLOOD CTRL WTR EXTRACT 2018 (1100): Approval to delete/create eight (8) Full-Time Temporary positions, ending 12/28/2018, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Delete 115-092 T001 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T002 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T003 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T004 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T005 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T016 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T017 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T018 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Create 115-092 T041 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T042 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T043 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T044 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T045 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T046 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T047 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T048 Maintenance I G03/S01 C. AI-65992 Approval of the appointment of interns from UT-RGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period August 15, 2018 through June 30, 2019. D. AI-65885 HIDTA Task Force (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Object Code Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0003 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $60,000.00 $55,000.00 270- 011 0038 113 $1,800.00 $0.00 270- 011 0038 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0013 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $53,200.00 $53,200.00 270- 011 0040 113 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 270- 011 0040 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Create 270- 003 0015 113 Division Manager II, Financial Accounting G16/S01 $0.00 $11,000.00 270- 011 0044 113 $0.00 $51,478.00 E. AI-66065 District Attorney CJD-VAP (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Grade & Step / Auto Allowance Delete 080-017 0003 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 080-002 A134 $900.00 Create 080-017 0007 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S01 080-002 A150 $900.00
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Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-66091 FLOOD CTRL WTR EXTRACT 2018 (1100): Approval to delete/create eight (8) Full-Time Temporary positions, ending 12/28/2018, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Delete 115-092 T001 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T002 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T003 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T004 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T005 Truck Driver II G05/S01 Delete 115-092 T016 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T017 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Delete 115-092 T018 Equipment Operator III G09/S01 Create 115-092 T041 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T042 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T043 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T044 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T045 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T046 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T047 Maintenance I G03/S01 Create 115-092 T048 Maintenance I G03/S01 C. AI-65992 Approval of the appointment of interns from UT-RGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period August 15, 2018 through June 30, 2019. D. AI-65885 HIDTA Task Force (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Object Code Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0003 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $60,000.00 $55,000.00 270- 011 0038 113 $1,800.00 $0.00 270- 011 0038 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Add Supplemental Allowance 270- 003 0013 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $53,200.00 $53,200.00 270- 011 0040 113 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 270- 011 0040 117 $0.00 $6,800.00 Create 270- 003 0015 113 Division Manager II, Financial Accounting G16/S01 $0.00 $11,000.00 270- 011 0044 113 $0.00 $51,478.00 E. AI-66065 District Attorney CJD-VAP (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Grade & Step / Auto Allowance Delete 080-017 0003 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 080-002 A134 $900.00 Create 080-017 0007 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S01 080-002 A150 $900.00
Urban County: A. AI-66036 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with GNH Company, LLC , the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $148,856.50 using UCP Fiscal Years 30 (2017) Peñitas Street Improvements, UCP funds. B. AI-65936 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services-Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing services; 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing 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 Years 27 & 28 (2014-2015) La Joya Street Improvement funds (Havana Subd). Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. 98.00% L & G Engineering Laboratory 93.00% Terracon Consultants, Inc 92.33% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of____________________________for the provision of Construction Materials Geo-technical Testing Service for an Urban County Program Years 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) La Joya Street Improvements project (Havana Subd.). C. AI-65968 “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Appraisal Review Services with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates, LLC in the amount of $2,500.00, utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) Water/Sewer Improvement funds. D. AI-65941 1. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of La Joya is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional services –Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $14,490.58 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Street Improvements Funding. 2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $14,490.58.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-66012 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $129,440.35. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $129,440.35. B. AI-65804 Discussion and consideration and action on the following: In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission rules, requesting approval of mileage reimbursement and the payout of extra hours related to the "No Refusal Weekend" project coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office during Labor Day Holiday Weekend for the Health and Human Services Department staff at a rate of time and a half in addition to the employee's regular work hours and/or leave taken. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. AI-65787 A. Public Hearing, at 9:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2019 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent. C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District. D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate. E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. AI-65831 A. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) income standards at or below 30% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/18 to 8/31/19. B. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program - Level 2 Program income standard at or below 50% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/18 to 8/31/19. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Emergency Management: A. AI-65998 1. Presentation, discussion and necessary action to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of June 20, 2018 which caused severe damage to property. 2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. B. AI-65830 Discussion, consideration and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service, The Sponsoring Agency of Texas Task Force 1 and the County of Hidalgo for Ricardo Saldana. C. AI-65999 Discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management to appoint David Alberto Champion as a volunteer under the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management for the period of August 14, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
Elections Administration: A. AI-66021 Discussion on Election updates. B. AI-66053 Discussion and approval of Hidalgo County Elections Department's Supplemental list for appointment of the Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2020. C. AI-66022 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting polling locations for November 6th, 2018 Election. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Election Day polling locations for November 6th, 2018 Election.
WIC: A. AI-66019 1. Requesting approval to accept the Certificate of Acquisition of By Political Subdivision Or Assistance Organization to Hidalgo County, consisting of 4 Optiplex 7010 Desktops as indicated on Pages 1 and 2. 2. Requesting approval to correct Agenda Item #AI-65833 from CC 7/31/18 on the Certificate of Acquisition pg. 2 to add 1 Dell Optiplex 7010 Desktop for a total of 25 pieces. B. AI-65883 WIC - NTE Extra Funding 021-(1292): 1.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $445,833.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 NTE Extra Funding Grant. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $445,833.00 for the FY 2018 NTE Extra Funding Grant. WIC -TXIN Funding 001-(1292) 1.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $194,518.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 TXIN Funding Grant. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $194,518.00 for the FY 2018 TXIN Extra Funding Grant.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-66041 1. Authorization and approval to rename CR 1832 between Lott Road and Ponciano Drive in Precinct 1 to "Rio del Carmen" Road, as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department. 2 Authorization and approval to name a private road CR 1333 as "Consuelo SR (service road)" for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department. 3. Authorization and approval to name a private road as "Pablo Garza SR (service road)" for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department .
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-66129 Requesting authorization to approve and execute the Right of Way Easement Agreement for Utility Access submitted to Hidalgo County (Pct 2) by AEP Texas, Inc. for the Co Wide Mechanic Shop Facility Project. B. AI-66025 Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County District No. 1, regarding the Regional Linear Park Project. C. AI-66093 Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II (TxDot): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $111,683.00 for the 2nd payment of the County's estimated share of direct state costs for preliminary engineering, environmental, and construction, for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-409)
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-66061 Approval to purchase real property from Encino Transport, LLC., in accordance with the terms of that certain Earnest Money Contract approved by Commissioners' Court with authority for the County Judge and/or Executive Officer to execute the closing documents for the consummation of the purchase of such real property acquisition and authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. AI-65969 Approval to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 3 N., from Tom Gill Road to FM 2221 Project, CSJ 0921-02-332, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-66067 Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $20.00 for a counterfeit bill received.
Budget & Management: A. AI-66123 CO2017-Pct 2 CW Mechanic Shop Facility (1351): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings. b. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $55,046.56 into CO2017- Pct 2 Countywide Mechanic Shop Facility for anticipated project expenditures. B. AI-66092 WIC (1292): Discussion, consideration, and approval to eliminate the indirect cost allocation rate for the grant fiscal year 2019, effective 10/01/18 through 9/30/19 for the FY 19 WIC Program. C. AI-66027 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 1282: 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the U.S. Department of Justice. 2. PublicHearing on the FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant Application/Strategies/Narrative. 3. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program Application/Strategies/Narrative for the grant. 4. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documentation. D. AI-66015 WIC ADM (1292): Approval to de-obligate a total of $700,000 from WIC ADM. E. AI-66016 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100): 1. Approval of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. 2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents.
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-66139 A. Nomination of a minimum of three (3) firms from HC's approved Pool of Architectural Firms in connection with the design of Detention Barracks to be constructed/erected on site of the current Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Center & Adult Detention Facility; B. Selection/Appointment of the Evaluation Committee to score and grade the nominated architect firms for the design project identified above and herein. 2. AI-66136 Presentation by VMS Group [V. Guerra, M. Leo & S. Cruz] HCCC appointed owner's representatives, a joint recommendation for acceptance and approval of the proposal from Jacobs for the Commissioning Services in connection with the Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse. 3. AI-65788 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TxLGC Chapter 262.024 (a)(4), a personal services; B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and fee schedule from Judith Branham with authority to enter into a personal services contract [drafted by Office of DA's, Civil Litigation Division with final approval by same prior to execution] for Domestic Relations Office (DRO) for Hidalgo County District Clerks. 4. AI-65976 Presentation of the sole responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and requirements] for the purpose of the award of bid and approval of the contract to Colorado Sunrise Holdings dba TK Tactical Firearms for the project numbered and titled: RFB No.: 2018-137-07-25-HGO - "Purchase of Weapons". 5. AI-66042 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $ 32,789.00 as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for "engineering services" to provide "Secure Parking for Jurors in Parking Lots L1 and L2", through the current (on call) agreement #C-18-142-05-08-Precinct 4. 6. AI-65937 Approval and authortization for Hidalgo County to execute the Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley Communications Group for the purpose of increasing the subscription rates from $10.00 per radio per month to $11.00 per radio per month. B. Executive Office 1. AI-66050 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization No.2 as submitted by HALFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) due to (Additional Services) required with an increase of $ 66,330.00 to initial WA2 in the amount of $ 26, 250.00 totaling a "revised" total of: $ 92,580.00 for ongoing project: Demolition of All Site Structures and Improvements at the Old County Jail located at (207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas), under (on call) agreement #C-17-142-05-16 for projects within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. 2. AI-66017 Presentation of responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid price as (recommended by project engineer Halff & Associates, Inc.) for the purpose of award and approval of Contract for the--"Demolition of All Site Structures and Improvements the Old County Jail Site located at (207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas) with J.R. (JOE) RAMON & SONS, INC., under RFB # 2018-183-07-25-LHS. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-65850 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L & G Engineering as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 project as approved for negotiations by HCCC on July 17, 2018 AI # 65704 (R) subject to legal counsel's review as to form [Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez]. B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with L & G Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,250,200.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1-FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 project. C. Pursuant to approval of Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers (Article 14) C-18-196-08-14, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC to provide surveying services for the Pct. No. 1-FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 Project. 2. AI-66059 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of graded vendor submissions with recommendation by Evaluation Committee Members for RFQ/P No. 2018-181-07-258-YSS "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility"-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. Submitting Vendors Recommendation by Evaluator #1 Recommendation by Evaluator #2 Recommendation by Evaluator #3 Sum of Evaluator's Rankings Final Rank ECON Group, LLC 1 1 1 3 1 Gonzalez de la Garza & Associates 2 2 2 6 2 International Consulting Engineers 3 3 3 9 3 NM Contracting, LLC 4 4 4 12 4 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of __________________________________ for "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. 3. AI-65911 Presentation of sole responsible vendor, Rio Grande Hauling, LLC submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award including approval of contract document to project titled: "Hidalgo County Pct.No. 1 Hauling of All Road Materials" through RFB No. 2018-155-07-05-YSS with initial term of 08-27-18 to 08-26-19. 4. AI-66085 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for the road improvement project of Mile 10 (Mile 6 East to FM 1015); B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. D. Pct. 2 1. AI-66121 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 4, Contract No. C-16-326-08-23 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $25,046.56 for the Co Wide Shop Facility Project. 2. AI-66122 Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $13,105.00) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project. 3. AI-66126 Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $13,105.00) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Military Highway Extension Project. 4. AI-66128 Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $14,075.25) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Eldora Heights Subdivision Road Project. 5. AI-66118 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $14,150.00) as submitted by project civil engineer, Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., to provide preliminary civil design engineering services required for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project, Contract #C-17-238-08-22. 6. AI-66103 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a "professional service"; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional Construction Testing/Geo Technical service providers required for "multiple" (ON CALL) Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Service project located within Precinct No. 2; Professional Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Services Firms Grade Ranking L & G Engineering Laboratory 98 Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. 96 Fulcrum Consulting 95 Professional Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Services Firms Grade Ranking Terracon Consultants, Inc. 97 Earth Co., LLC 94 Professional Services 96 C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate "multiple" professional service agreements for the purposes fo "ON CALL" Professional Construction Materials Testing/Geo Technical Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 with multiple ranked firms: __________________________ & _________________________. D. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate multiple agreements for the purpose of "On Call" Professional Construction Materials Testing and/or Geo Technical Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct # 2. 7. AI-66120 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 2, Contract No. C-17-182-06-13 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $39,077.15 for the Pct #2 Military Highway Extension Project. E. Pct. 3 1. AI-66018 A. Approval of continuing engineering services with Amendment No. 6 between Hidalgo County and Cook – Joyce in connection with the final operation and closure of the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 – Penitas landfill B. Pursuant to TCEQ regulations, requesting approval to publish the Notice of Closure of the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 – Penitas landfill. F. Pct. 4 1. AI-66031 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization No.1, as submitted by HALFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) due to (modifications to the scope of work with no increase to cost) for Project Specific: Precinct No. 4- Design of Drainage/Park Improvements for Memorial Park", in connection to (On Call) agreement #C-18-130-04-03 for “R&B, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General” for projects within HC Precinct 4. G. Constables 1. AI-65935 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4X2 for Constable Pct. 1 through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F000 thru awarded vendor, Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of $33,254.50 thru requisition 370200. H. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-65948 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Preventative Medicine Residency Program. 2. AI-65947 A. Presentation and action in connection with the sole response received for RFP No. 2018-138-07-25-HGO - "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" for the purpose of ranking as "qualified" (meeting the criteria) in order to continue to the next phase (i.e. negotiation) of the proposal process; HEB RXTRA Advantage Score Evaluator 1 100 Evaluator 2 100 Evaluator 3 90 Total 290 B. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with HEB, the sole "qualified" proposer in order to finalize a contract for consideration and award. I. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-66005 Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] and approval of contract To Lab Services, Inc. for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Drug & Alcohol Testing Services" through project No." 2018-042A-06-13-FAZ.
Open Forum
25. 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-66010 Potential Claim - Raul Hinojosa and Sebastian Hinojosa v. Hidalgo County D. AI-66023 Claim of Jesus Murillo E. AI-66102 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Raider. 26. 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)
27. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-66011 Potential Claim - Raul Hinojosa and Sebastian Hinojosa v. Hidalgo County D. AI-66024 Claim of Jesus Murillo E. AI-66101 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Raider. 30. Adjourn