Drainage District (Part 1 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66316 Discussion and action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 6. 66327 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Alamo Expressway Drain” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-047-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 7. 66331 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Jackson Drain Improvements” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-048-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 8. 66276 A) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 1 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. B) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 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. 66301 A) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #42A B) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #202 C) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #86 D) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #38 10. 66332 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by TEDSI Infrastructure Group and carried by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Drainage Improvements Project: FM 495 Drain Control Structure and Donna North Lateral Control Structure” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-049-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 11. 66312 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16 as it relates to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 12. 66354 In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Hidalgo County Urban County Program as it relates to Trenton Drain Phase II and Phase III. (Subject to final legal review) 13. 66336 A). Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Board on March 21st, 2017, Regular Agenda Item #59052, for the Selection/Ranking and Authority to Negotiate with the #1 firm selected, Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "Precinct No. 1 Bond Drainage Projects " B). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. C). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Javier Hinojosa Engineering 92 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 94.3 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 95.6 D). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". 14. 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 C. 66355 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 66356 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 66388 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. 66392 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 66323 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. C. 66325 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 66366 2018 - Facilities Management (1100) B. 66358 2018 - Emergency Management (1100) C. 66349 2018 - MASTER COURT#2 - (1100) D. 66320 2018 - Human Resources (1100) E. 66338 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) G. 66305 2018 PCT 1 ADM (1200) H. 66298 2018 - PCT 1 Rd. Maintenance (1200) I. 66326 2018 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) J. 66308 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. 66347 2018 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100) L. 66255 2018 I. T. Department (1100-I.T. ) M. 66297 2018 I. T. Department (1100 County Wide 1100) N. 66189 2018 Justice Court Tech (1242) O. 66292 2018 - HIDTA US Treasury(1252) P. 66246 2018 - Veterans Services (1100) Q. 66249 2018 - Tax Office (1100) R. 66263 2018 - Fire Marshal (1100) S. 66313 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (1229) T. 66293 2018 - Sheriff's Office (1100) U. 66265 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228) V. 66267 2018 - J.P 5,1 (1100) W. 66240 2018- County court #4 (1100) X. 66259 2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) Y. 66278 2018 - Pct.4 Brewster Park (1351) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 66328 Various Departments (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct 1, Pct 3 and Pct 4 Sanitation (Prgm 001) to fund pending invoices for disposal. B. 66371 Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency to Facilities Mgmt. Co. Wide (program 050) in the amount of $5,064.00 C. 66333 Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. Contingency to Pct. 4 Sanitation in the amount of $11,810.85 for an air burner engine. D. 66270 2018 Interdepartmental Transfer from Co Wide Contingency to Nuisance Abatement (1100) for future expenditures. E. 66272 Pct 1 (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin., Pct. 1 Admin., and Pct. 1 Rd Maintenance to various Pct. 1 accounts in the total amount of $54,804.00 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year. F. 66252 Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Pct. 4 Sanitation in the amount of $60,000 to fund disposal invoices. G. 66262 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Memorial (program 123) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $598.77. H. 66300 Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $1,003.98. I. 66261 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Emergency Srv Linn (program 187) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $1,124.90. 5. Planning Department: A. 66274 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. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 66086 District Clerk Fee Report for the month of July 2018 $436,729.97 B. 65995 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report -June & July 2018 7. Tax Refunds: A. 66315 Account Number Payer Amount E8465.04.000.0004.00 J M A Enterprises Inc $3,080.05 H2550.01.002.0003.08 KCMP LTD $5,767.28 S3012.06.000.0002.00 M & T Realty Capital Corp $48,485.20 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 66007 IT Department: Approval to pay 2018 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) in the amount of $175.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (req #376980). B. 66168 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Ashley Denise Mariscal, Asst. Public Defender in the amount of $60.00 (Req. #377508), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 65994 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval for payment of Investigator Certification Renewal for Miguel Jose Guerra, in the amount of $150.00, payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Requisition # 376918. D. 66157 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO) membership dues in the amount of $270.00 (Req. 377235) for: Jose Jaramillo, Pablo Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Headstart: A. 66106 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports: June and July B. 66112 Approval of Assessment Reports: 1. Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Post Assessment Results 2. PSJA CLI Assessment Reports (English and Spanish) C. 66111 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports: June and July D. 66108 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Reports for Program Year 2018-2019: June and July E. 66110 Approval of Monthly Special Services Reports: June and July F. 66109 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Reports: June and July 10. Budget & Management: A. Interfund transfers: 1. 66286 TXDOT Pct 3 FM676 (1315): Approval of 2018 interfund transfer in the amount of $3,627.60 from CO2016 Pct 3 (Fund 1350) to TXDOT Pct 3 FM676(FM364-SH107) to fund county's share of the right of way agreement with TXDOT. 11. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 65933 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the final renewal allowed on contract C-15-028-09-01 under same rates terms and conditions with Robert Peña Jr. dba/Texas Energy Consultants for the provision of "Professional Energy Consultant Services" for Hidalgo County subject to compliance with HB 1295. B. 66282 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $222,125.15 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. C. 66299 Pct. #4 Memorial Park (1351): Acceptance and approval of invoice # 00015229 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. (PO # 780794) for professional engineering services rendered for Memorial Park Project in the amount of $72,693.80. D. 66082 Requesting approval to execute the Equipment Purchase Agreement to install the CCTV System obtained by Elections Office though BuyBoard contract #493-15 with Superior Alarms in the total amount of $4,309.27 at their office located at 101 S. 10th Ave. Edinburg, TX. E. 66175 Requesting approval and authorization of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements & Legal Notice) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - "Type III Ambulance Chassis Infectious Patient Transport Vehicle" through Request For Bid No.: 2018-200-00-00-SGS a one (1) time purchase with acquisition/evidence through a properly processed and submitted Requisition and/or Purchase Order including the re-advertising of project if/when required. F. 66144 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft lease agreement etc.), as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4-"Hauling Services for all Road Materials" through project: 2018-204-00-00-MEG including the re-advertisement of project if/when required/necessary. G. 66207 Approval of the addition of fuel card users including, but not limited to the following: Hidalgo County Facilities Management Department.
F. 66319 2018 Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) B. 66315 Account Number Payer Amount E8465.04.000.0004.00 J M A Enterprises Inc $3,080.05 H2550.01.002.0003.08 KCMP LTD $5,767.28 S3012.06.000.0002.00 M & T Realty Capital Corp $48,485.20
66264 1. Approval of Right-of-Way Permits a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: The East 10.20 acres out of Block 159 La Blanca Agricultural Subdivision (Pct. 1) (F.M. 493 & Mile 15 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Mile 15 North Road approximately ½ mile east of F.M. 493. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: Proposed 100 feet of 4” water line extension south of Mile 15 North Road and ¾” water service with 2” PVC casing boring Mile 15 North Road. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Proposed San Martin No. 5 Subdivision; A 20.02 acre tract of land being the east ½ of Block 34 Hill-Halbert Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Dillon Road & Canton Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Dillon Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 5-1” dual water service lines and 1-6” PVC DR-18 water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Dillon Road. c. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District Legal Description: Lot 19 Block 8 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Abram Road & Mile 5 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Abram Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring North Abram Road.
County Judge's Office: 66001 Proclamation declaring Hidalgo County is a Purple Heart County and accepting designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 66302 Recognition of organizations and individuals who rendered aid during June Flood Event.
66002 Proclamation Declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month.
Drainage District (Part 2 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66316 Discussion and action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 6. 66327 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Alamo Expressway Drain” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-047-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 7. 66331 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Jackson Drain Improvements” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-048-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 8. 66276 A) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 1 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. B) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 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. 66301 A) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #42A B) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #202 C) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #86 D) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #38 10. 66332 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by TEDSI Infrastructure Group and carried by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Drainage Improvements Project: FM 495 Drain Control Structure and Donna North Lateral Control Structure” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-049-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 11. 66312 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16 as it relates to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 12. 66354 In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Hidalgo County Urban County Program as it relates to Trenton Drain Phase II and Phase III. (Subject to final legal review) 13. 66336 A). Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Board on March 21st, 2017, Regular Agenda Item #59052, for the Selection/Ranking and Authority to Negotiate with the #1 firm selected, Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "Precinct No. 1 Bond Drainage Projects " B). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. C). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Javier Hinojosa Engineering 92 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 94.3 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 95.6 D). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". 14. 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 C. 66355 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 66356 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
District Attorney's Office: A. 66204 District Attorney - USDJ (1256) Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund new vehicle expenditures.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 66295 Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $80.00/each for TFA Michael Perez, TFA David Sanchez, and TFA Graciano Gamino after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. TFA's Perez, Sanchez and Gamino paid for medical expense as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for their current assignments.
Sheriff's Office: A. 66273 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor's Office. 2. Approval of budget appropriation for $26,348.67. B. 66248 Authorization and Approval for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to sign FY2019 Cooperative State and Local Task Force Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. C. 66000 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Gabriel Galvan, student at University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. D. 65977 Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) 236 Bullet-Proof Vests from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office inasmuch as Bullet-Proof Vests cannot be recycled (with approval for said disposition through the HCSO).
Constable Pct. #1: A. 66334 Constable Pct. #1 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 1. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18: Action Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary/Allowance Change In Funding Source 291-013-4 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577 291-013-8 Change In Funding Source 291-013-4 0002 Deputy Constable $44,577/$3,000 291-013-8 Change In Funding Source 291-013-7 0001 (delete) Deputy Constable $44,577 291-013-8 0003 (create) B. 66359 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission, and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Department, with authorization for the Constable, Celestino Avila Jr. to execute the MOU.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 66341 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. B. 66335 Constable Pct. #2 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 2. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18: Action Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary Allowance Change In Funding Source 292-013-4 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577 292-013-8 Change In Funding Source 292-013-4 0002 Deputy Constable $44,577 292-013-8 Change In Funding Source 292-013-7 0001 (delete) Deputy Constable $44,577 292-013-8 0003 (create)
Constable Pct. #3: A. 66285 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission, and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Department, with authorization for the Constable, Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. to execute the MOU.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 66342 Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. B. 66344 Constable Precinct 4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health-Security (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Precinct 4. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds. C. 66339 Constable Pct. #4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 4. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18: Action Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary/Allowance Change In Funding Source 294-013-4 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577 294-018-8 Change In Funding Source 294-013-7 0001 (delete) Deputy Constable $44,577/$3,300 294-013-8 0002 (create) D. 66287 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 Department, with authorization for Constable Atanacio "JR" Gaitan to execute the MOU.
Constable Pct. #5: A. 66304 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 5 Department, with authorization for Constable Daniel Marichalar to execute the MOU.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. 66235 Discussion, consideration and action regarding Order closing, abandoning and vacating a portion of Business U.S. 281-W also known as a portion of Closner Boulevard C. 66236 Discussion, consideration and action on appointment/reappointment of Civil Service Commission members D. 66279 Discussion and action on resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties on October 2, 2018 (see attached list) E. 66280 Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: 1. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London in the amount of $62,500.00 2. Evanston Insurance Company in the amount of $ 62,500.00 F. 66372 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement by and among City of La Joya, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2. Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Joya, Texas, Board of Directors
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 66260 Health Clinics (1100)/Child Health Services Grant (1293): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/2018: Action Dept./Program Slot # Position Title Grade/Step Delete 340-051 0002 Clerk II G03/S04 Delete 340-003 0129 Clerk II G03/S04 C. 66291 Sherif Investigation HB65 (1227): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 09/03/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount Add Clothing Allowance 280-005 0003 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 2. Approval of transfer. D. 66271 Master Court (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period of 09/03/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount Increase Interpreter Allowance 031-001 0001 Bailiff $3,000.00 $6,000.00 2. Approval of transfer. E. 66296 Criminal DA (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Proposed Grade & Step Salary Auto Allowance Delete 080-002 0007 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 $51,778.00 $900.00 080-007 0117 $2,987.00 $0.00 080-015 0005 $3,085.00 $0.00 Total $57,850.00 $900.00 Create 080-002 0151 Assistant District Attorney IV G19/S01 $72,632.00 $900.00 080-007 0187 $2,987.00 $0.00 080-015 0036 $3,085.00 $0.00 Total $78,704.00 $900.00 F. 66353 Pct. 4 Rd. Maintenance (1200): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/03/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step Delete 124-007 0054 Mechanic III G09/S01 Delete 124-007 0086 Mechanic I G05/S01 Add 124-007 0088 Clerk III G05/S01 Add 124-007 0089 Clerk III G05/S01
Urban County: A. 66352 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo by and through its Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the construction of drainage structures and improvements located in Pct. 4 and the construction of Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement for the Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III. B. 66268 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $579,700.92 using UCP Fiscal Years 25, 26 & 29 (2012, 2013 & 2016) Palmview Street Improvements, UCP funds. C. 65996 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program is requesting authorization to enter into a 60-month capital lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, a buyboard awarded vendor through contract 496-15, for a SendPro C200 postage meter in the amount of $59.56/month. The monthly payment will be billed quarterly at $178.68. Lease includes all required hardware and software for the meter. D. 66215 1. Requesting authority to cease negotiations with the highest ranked firm Fulcrum Consulting Services approved on July 31, 2018 (AI-65825), due to their inability to perform said services. 2. Authority to negotiate a construction material testing service contract with the second highest ranked firm Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the provision of construction material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) City of Elsa Street Improvements project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 66243 1. Requesting approval to continue the payment of salaries for one Clinic Aide II position and one Clerk II position under the Prenatal Services program pending authorization of the State award for Fiscal Year 2019. B. Health Care Funding District: 1. 66179 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of Friday, September 7, 2018. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures C. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Adult Probation: A. 66178 Adult Probation - DWI (1289) July 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $1,330.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $1,330.00.
Community Service Agency: A. 66239 Rescind the action taken on August 14, 2018 for item number AI-66069, approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the RSVP Program. B. 66241 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Program.
IT Department: A. 66159 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service and equipment through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT DIR-TSO-3432 with SPRINT for the following: Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: Equipment: 3 Failover Routers with Unl. Data Office Use Unlimited 4G LTE Data Plan @ $29.99/ea (per month) Franklin C801 LTE Routers @ $144.00/ea (one time charge)
Elections Administration: A. 66303 1. Discussion, consideration and authority for the County Judge to order the November 6, 2018 General Election. 2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the required Notice of General Election. B. 66309 1. Discussion, consideration and authority for the Commissioners Court to order a Special Election on November 6, 2018 for the election of 93rd District Court. 2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the required Notice of Special Election. C. 66089 1. Approval of 2018 certification of revenues by the County Auditor, for 2017 Chapter 19 funds. 2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for Chapter 19 funds (1283) in the amount of $125,836.35. D. 66310 Approval of the Tax Ratification Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the McAllen Independent School District to be held on September 8, 2018.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: A. 66158 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Hidalgo County regarding Information Technology Services.
Head Start Program: A. 66113 Letter from DANYA International, LLC Notifying the Program of a Focus Area 2 and a Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Monitoring Review in PY 2018-2019 B. 66114 Discussion/Approval of the Area Distribution 2018-2019 C. 66119 Relocation of Roosevelt Head Start Center in Weslaco to Operate at the Mercedes Head Start Building in Mercedes D. 66115 Relocation of Head Start Classrooms to McAllen Independent School District, Mercedes Independent School District and Hidalgo Independent School District E. 66116 Discussion/Approval of the Revised Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the Following Ten (10) School Districts: Edcouch-Elsa ISD Hidalgo ISD McAllen ISD Mission CISD PSJA ISD Edinburg CISD La Joya ISD Mercedes ISD Monte Alto ISD Weslaco ISD
Planning Department: A. 66283 1. Preliminary Approval a. Mezquite Moore Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Ricardo Cazares) (Moore Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 36 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage Pipe System and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo. Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Military Highway Water Supply. Paved: Yes, Moore Road and 1 internal street to be paved. b. El Mirador Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alvar Gonzalez) (F.M. 2128 & Cesar Chavez Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Onsite Detention with a proposed 8” PVC line connecting to an existing TxDot inlet along F.M. 2128. ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Richardson Blvd. (F.M. 2128) paved. c. San Jorge Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Hector Balderas) (Ferguson Road & Valley View Road) No. of Lots: 15 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage Pipe System and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: No, Ferguson Road and 1 internal street to be paved. d. Thompson Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Donald Thompson) (Mile 5 North Road & Mile 4 West Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface runoff will be drain onto Mile 5 North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road paved. e. Lazy L Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Betty A. Lofton) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation with in the proposed lots and surface runoff will be drain onto Mile 11 North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road paved f. Aurora Valley Phase 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rhodes Enterprises Inc.) (Wisconsin Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage Pipe System and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: No, Wisconsin Road and 7 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. Trevino Brothers Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Hector Trevino) (Val Verde Road & Mile 15 North Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will be drain onto Val Verde Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF have been installed. Paved: Yes, Val Verde Road paved. b. Replat of Lots 17 & 18 Alberta Village Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Julio & Melissa Carranza) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg. Paved: Yes, Galilea Street paved. c. Camino De Abram Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Everman Development, LLC.) (Abram Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 81 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage consists of storm sewer system discharging to an existing drainage basin owned by the HCDD#1. ETJ: Yes, City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF have been installed. Paved: Yes, Abram Road and 4 internal streets paved. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Re-Subdivision of Lot 2 Tierra Madre Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Maria San Juana Garcia) (F.M. 493 & Mile 17 ½ North Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: X & AH Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface run-off onto F.M. 493 road side ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed. Paved: Yes, F.M. 493 paved. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $5,200.00 for 1 OSSF. 4. Discussion and approval to allow the dedication of an off-site 15 feet Drainage Easement to Hidalgo County for the purposes of running a storm sewer pipeline from the proposed Salida del Sol Ph VII to an HCDD #1 ditch (exhibits A & B attached). 5. Re-appointment of Members for the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment a. Manuel Cantu - Pct. 2 b. Omar Ramon - Pct.3 c. Leonel Garza - Pct. 4
Budget & Management: A. 66350 JAG Program (1282): 1. Authorization for the County Executive Officer to sign required Certifications and Assurances form(s) required for the FY17 and FY18 JAG Program applications. 2. Approval of the FY17 revised strategies/narrative/budget for the grant application. B. 66275 TXDOT Pct 3: 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for FM676 from FM364 to SH107 (CSJ: 1064-01-032) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. 2. Approval to issue check payable to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,627.60 for the County's share of right of way acquisitions for FM676 Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 66164 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 4. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 5. 3. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 6. 4. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora. 5. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Jardin del Sur. 6. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Presidio Estates 2. 7. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Frontera Estates 3. D. Budget Appropriations: 1. 66376 CO2016-New Courthouse (1350): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings. b. Approval of appropriation in the amount of $51,852.15 to fund Traffic Signal Adjustment Project for the courthouse square. 2. 66266 Precinct No.1 (1200): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maint (1200) in the total amount of $225,819.00 3. 65993 1115 Waiver DSRIP/Enhanced Indigent Health (1100): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from DY6 Anchor Payment. b. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $280,917.39 to fund various Human Services Programs.
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. 66351 Acceptance and approval to execute AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment (Early Package GMP) between Hidalgo County and contractor, Morganti Texas, Inc. for "Construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project for the amount of $8,950,855.00 including the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP], subject to legal counsel's final review and approval. 2. 66317 a. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 of current contract [C-16-199-07-19] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project," to revise the termination date inasmuch as project work has been and is on-going and services continue to be required; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $2,257,854.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to continue to provide "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project," through Contract# C-16-199-07-19. c. Pursuant to current contract with L&G Engineering (Article 14), a request by engineer approving the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC. and Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. in connection with Work Authorization No. 2 for the "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project." 3. 65765 Pursuant to the Procurement Packet, requesting action for the selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee (as recommended in Exhibit A of the procurement packet), to score, grade and evaluate RFP responses as submitted by participants to the Hidalgo County for Request for Proposals - "Auctioneer & Storage Services" - RFP-2018-043C-08-29-SGS which is scheduled for acceptance of responses to the RFP identified herein on Wednesday, August 29, 2018: Commissioners Court's Selection-Evaluation Committee 1. 4. 2. 5. 3. 6. 4. 65959 Presentation of bids received from multiple responsible vendors: Mid Valley Pest Control, LLC and Kill-A-Bug Pest Control, submitting the lowest/best bids including the approval of multiple contracts for the Request for Bids titled: Hidalgo County -"Pest Control Services" through project No.: 2018-056A-06-20-SGS. B. Executive Office 1. 66378 A. Requesting approval to declare certain items currently part of the Old Hidalgo County Jail located at E. Mahl St., Edinburg, Texas constructed in 1921 Jail as Surplus and/or Salvage [whichever applicable] as detailed/described in Exhibit "A" for disposition prior to demolition; B. Pursuant to Tx.Local Government Code 263.152 approval to donate surplus/salvage items to the Museum of South Texas History for the public purpose of historical preservation. C. Pct. 1 1. 66237 Ratification of the inclusion of additional items required and ordered for the Mobile Office Trailer rented from Williams Scotsman to the original action based on exemptions as a result of the flood event/disaster of June 20, 2018 bringing the total six month rental amount to $12,101.54 with approval to process submitted Requisition #00377961, issue a new Purchase Order, and thereafter cancel previous PO#784323 through the appropriate form. 2. 66245 Requesting approval to purchase (1)2018 New John Deere 470G LC FT4 Excavator through County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor Doggett for Pct.1 (Contract#515-16 Exp. 11/30/19) in the amount of $424,494.37. D. Pct. 2 1. 66348 Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) for the provisions of: (on call) Geo-Technical / Construction Material Testing Services with Terracon Consultants for projects located in Precinct No. 2, [as approved for negotiations on CC 8/14/18 ]. 2. 66321 a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $51,852.15) as submitted by, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to provide engineering services required for the preparation of the traffic signal timing modification, design, project management, and coordination for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Square Traffic Signal Adjustment Project, through Contract #C-15-255A-09-01; b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.(Article 14), a request for approval by engineer, to permit the subcontracting of Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc., in connection with C-15-255A-09-01, Work Authorization No. 3 for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Square Traffic Signal Adjustment Project. E. Pct. 4 1. 66370 Acceptance and re-approval of "FINAL"(approved by legal) the(AIA) (A133-2009 form of Agreement)between Hidalgo County (Owner) and Holchemont, Ltd., Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR)for the construction of: "Memorial Park Phase I" in HC Precinct 4, previously (approved by CC on 07/03/18 -AI-65543). 2. 66288 a. Requesting approval of "Clarification" to caption under (Reg. AI-#66205-CC 08/21/18) to correct the "LIMITS" of Work Authorization No. 3 reflecting: from(FM 907 (Alamo Road) to Sharp Road, and (not as stated under AI-66205),in connection to ongoing "project specific"project under agreement #C-13-336-12-10 with L&G Engineering for Precinct 4. b. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded/evaluated through the County’s approved “Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provisions of: (ON CALL)-"Professional Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4; ENGINEERING FIRMS: Totals B2Z Engineering Cruz-Hogan Consultant (CSE) Civil Systems Engineering, Inc. Scores 97 95 94 Ranking c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the provisions of: (ON CALL)-"Professional Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the No. 1 ranked firm ______________________ . d. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded/evaluated through the County’s approved “Pool" of Engineering Firms for the purposes of "engineering services" to provide:(ON CALL)-"GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4; GEO TECH/CMT ENGINEERING FIRMS: Totals L&G Engineering Terracon Consultants, Inc. Earth Co., LLC Scores 97 96 94 Ranking e. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the purposes of "engineering services" to provide: (ON CALL)-"GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 with the No. 1 ranked firm ____________________________ . F. Sheriff's Office 1. 66222 Requesting approval to purchase through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F000 the following items: Department Requisition Qty/Description Vendor Total Amount Sheriff's Office 376146 (1) 2019 Chevy Silvarado 1500 (1) 2019 Police Tahoe Lake Country Chevrolet $70,190.00 Sheriff's Office 375396 (1) 2019 Police Tahoe 4x4 (2) 2019 Police Tahoe 4x2 Lake Country Chevrolet $100,691.00 Sheriff's Office 376857 (1) 2018 Ford F-150 4x4 Silsbee Ford Inc. $32,411.00
Open Forum
29. 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. 66254 Claim of Elena Gomez D. 66257 Claim of Soledad A. Guzman E. 66289 Claim of Italy Perez v. Hidalgo County F. 66306 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homer Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County G. 66374 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. 30. 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)
31. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 66256 Claim of Elena Gomez D. 66258 Claim of Soledad A. Guzman E. 66290 Claim of Italy Perez v. Hidalgo County F. 66307 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homer Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County G. 66375 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. 34. Adjourn
Drainage District (Part 1 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66316 Discussion and action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 6. 66327 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Alamo Expressway Drain” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-047-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 7. 66331 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Jackson Drain Improvements” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-048-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 8. 66276 A) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 1 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. B) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 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. 66301 A) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #42A B) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #202 C) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #86 D) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #38 10. 66332 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by TEDSI Infrastructure Group and carried by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Drainage Improvements Project: FM 495 Drain Control Structure and Donna North Lateral Control Structure” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-049-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 11. 66312 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16 as it relates to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 12. 66354 In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Hidalgo County Urban County Program as it relates to Trenton Drain Phase II and Phase III. (Subject to final legal review) 13. 66336 A). Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Board on March 21st, 2017, Regular Agenda Item #59052, for the Selection/Ranking and Authority to Negotiate with the #1 firm selected, Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "Precinct No. 1 Bond Drainage Projects " B). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. C). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Javier Hinojosa Engineering 92 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 94.3 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 95.6 D). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". 14. 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 C. 66355 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 66356 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 66388 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. 66392 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 66323 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. C. 66325 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 66366 2018 - Facilities Management (1100) B. 66358 2018 - Emergency Management (1100) C. 66349 2018 - MASTER COURT#2 - (1100) D. 66320 2018 - Human Resources (1100) E. 66338 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) G. 66305 2018 PCT 1 ADM (1200) H. 66298 2018 - PCT 1 Rd. Maintenance (1200) I. 66326 2018 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) J. 66308 2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. 66347 2018 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100) L. 66255 2018 I. T. Department (1100-I.T. ) M. 66297 2018 I. T. Department (1100 County Wide 1100) N. 66189 2018 Justice Court Tech (1242) O. 66292 2018 - HIDTA US Treasury(1252) P. 66246 2018 - Veterans Services (1100) Q. 66249 2018 - Tax Office (1100) R. 66263 2018 - Fire Marshal (1100) S. 66313 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (1229) T. 66293 2018 - Sheriff's Office (1100) U. 66265 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228) V. 66267 2018 - J.P 5,1 (1100) W. 66240 2018- County court #4 (1100) X. 66259 2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) Y. 66278 2018 - Pct.4 Brewster Park (1351) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 66328 Various Departments (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct 1, Pct 3 and Pct 4 Sanitation (Prgm 001) to fund pending invoices for disposal. B. 66371 Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency to Facilities Mgmt. Co. Wide (program 050) in the amount of $5,064.00 C. 66333 Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. Contingency to Pct. 4 Sanitation in the amount of $11,810.85 for an air burner engine. D. 66270 2018 Interdepartmental Transfer from Co Wide Contingency to Nuisance Abatement (1100) for future expenditures. E. 66272 Pct 1 (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin., Pct. 1 Admin., and Pct. 1 Rd Maintenance to various Pct. 1 accounts in the total amount of $54,804.00 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year. F. 66252 Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Pct. 4 Sanitation in the amount of $60,000 to fund disposal invoices. G. 66262 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Memorial (program 123) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $598.77. H. 66300 Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $1,003.98. I. 66261 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Emergency Srv Linn (program 187) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $1,124.90. 5. Planning Department: A. 66274 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. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 66086 District Clerk Fee Report for the month of July 2018 $436,729.97 B. 65995 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report -June & July 2018 7. Tax Refunds: A. 66315 Account Number Payer Amount E8465.04.000.0004.00 J M A Enterprises Inc $3,080.05 H2550.01.002.0003.08 KCMP LTD $5,767.28 S3012.06.000.0002.00 M & T Realty Capital Corp $48,485.20 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 66007 IT Department: Approval to pay 2018 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) in the amount of $175.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (req #376980). B. 66168 Public Defenders: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Ashley Denise Mariscal, Asst. Public Defender in the amount of $60.00 (Req. #377508), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 65994 Fire Marshal: Requesting approval for payment of Investigator Certification Renewal for Miguel Jose Guerra, in the amount of $150.00, payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Requisition # 376918. D. 66157 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO) membership dues in the amount of $270.00 (Req. 377235) for: Jose Jaramillo, Pablo Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 9. Headstart: A. 66106 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports: June and July B. 66112 Approval of Assessment Reports: 1. Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Post Assessment Results 2. PSJA CLI Assessment Reports (English and Spanish) C. 66111 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports: June and July D. 66108 Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Reports for Program Year 2018-2019: June and July E. 66110 Approval of Monthly Special Services Reports: June and July F. 66109 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Reports: June and July 10. Budget & Management: A. Interfund transfers: 1. 66286 TXDOT Pct 3 FM676 (1315): Approval of 2018 interfund transfer in the amount of $3,627.60 from CO2016 Pct 3 (Fund 1350) to TXDOT Pct 3 FM676(FM364-SH107) to fund county's share of the right of way agreement with TXDOT. 11. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 65933 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the final renewal allowed on contract C-15-028-09-01 under same rates terms and conditions with Robert Peña Jr. dba/Texas Energy Consultants for the provision of "Professional Energy Consultant Services" for Hidalgo County subject to compliance with HB 1295. B. 66282 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $222,125.15 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. C. 66299 Pct. #4 Memorial Park (1351): Acceptance and approval of invoice # 00015229 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. (PO # 780794) for professional engineering services rendered for Memorial Park Project in the amount of $72,693.80. D. 66082 Requesting approval to execute the Equipment Purchase Agreement to install the CCTV System obtained by Elections Office though BuyBoard contract #493-15 with Superior Alarms in the total amount of $4,309.27 at their office located at 101 S. 10th Ave. Edinburg, TX. E. 66175 Requesting approval and authorization of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements & Legal Notice) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - "Type III Ambulance Chassis Infectious Patient Transport Vehicle" through Request For Bid No.: 2018-200-00-00-SGS a one (1) time purchase with acquisition/evidence through a properly processed and submitted Requisition and/or Purchase Order including the re-advertising of project if/when required. F. 66144 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft lease agreement etc.), as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4-"Hauling Services for all Road Materials" through project: 2018-204-00-00-MEG including the re-advertisement of project if/when required/necessary. G. 66207 Approval of the addition of fuel card users including, but not limited to the following: Hidalgo County Facilities Management Department.
F. 66319 2018 Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) B. 66315 Account Number Payer Amount E8465.04.000.0004.00 J M A Enterprises Inc $3,080.05 H2550.01.002.0003.08 KCMP LTD $5,767.28 S3012.06.000.0002.00 M & T Realty Capital Corp $48,485.20
66264 1. Approval of Right-of-Way Permits a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: The East 10.20 acres out of Block 159 La Blanca Agricultural Subdivision (Pct. 1) (F.M. 493 & Mile 15 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Mile 15 North Road approximately ½ mile east of F.M. 493. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: Proposed 100 feet of 4” water line extension south of Mile 15 North Road and ¾” water service with 2” PVC casing boring Mile 15 North Road. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Proposed San Martin No. 5 Subdivision; A 20.02 acre tract of land being the east ½ of Block 34 Hill-Halbert Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Dillon Road & Canton Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Dillon Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 5-1” dual water service lines and 1-6” PVC DR-18 water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Dillon Road. c. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District Legal Description: Lot 19 Block 8 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Abram Road & Mile 5 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Abram Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring North Abram Road.
County Judge's Office: 66001 Proclamation declaring Hidalgo County is a Purple Heart County and accepting designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. 66302 Recognition of organizations and individuals who rendered aid during June Flood Event.
66002 Proclamation Declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month.
Drainage District (Part 2 of 2)
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 66316 Discussion and action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. 6. 66327 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Alamo Expressway Drain” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-047-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 7. 66331 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Jackson Drain Improvements” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-048-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 8. 66276 A) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 1 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. B) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 Part 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. 66301 A) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #42A B) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #202 C) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #86 D) Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from RJ Rivera Associates Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to TxDot SH 68 Project, Parcel #38 10. 66332 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by TEDSI Infrastructure Group and carried by Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer II, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Drainage Improvements Project: FM 495 Drain Control Structure and Donna North Lateral Control Structure” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-049-09-19, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 11. 66312 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16 as it relates to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 12. 66354 In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Hidalgo County Urban County Program as it relates to Trenton Drain Phase II and Phase III. (Subject to final legal review) 13. 66336 A). Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Board on March 21st, 2017, Regular Agenda Item #59052, for the Selection/Ranking and Authority to Negotiate with the #1 firm selected, Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "Precinct No. 1 Bond Drainage Projects " B). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. C). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Javier Hinojosa Engineering 92 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 94.3 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 95.6 D). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Precinct No. 1 Drainage Improvements Projects". 14. 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 C. 66355 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 15. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 66356 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 16. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 18. Adjourn
District Attorney's Office: A. 66204 District Attorney - USDJ (1256) Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund new vehicle expenditures.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 66295 Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $80.00/each for TFA Michael Perez, TFA David Sanchez, and TFA Graciano Gamino after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. TFA's Perez, Sanchez and Gamino paid for medical expense as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for their current assignments.
Sheriff's Office: A. 66273 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor's Office. 2. Approval of budget appropriation for $26,348.67. B. 66248 Authorization and Approval for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to sign FY2019 Cooperative State and Local Task Force Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. C. 66000 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Gabriel Galvan, student at University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. D. 65977 Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) 236 Bullet-Proof Vests from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office inasmuch as Bullet-Proof Vests cannot be recycled (with approval for said disposition through the HCSO).
Constable Pct. #1: A. 66334 Constable Pct. #1 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 1. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18: Action Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary/Allowance Change In Funding Source 291-013-4 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577 291-013-8 Change In Funding Source 291-013-4 0002 Deputy Constable $44,577/$3,000 291-013-8 Change In Funding Source 291-013-7 0001 (delete) Deputy Constable $44,577 291-013-8 0003 (create) B. 66359 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission, and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Department, with authorization for the Constable, Celestino Avila Jr. to execute the MOU.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 66341 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. B. 66335 Constable Pct. #2 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 2. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18: Action Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary Allowance Change In Funding Source 292-013-4 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577 292-013-8 Change In Funding Source 292-013-4 0002 Deputy Constable $44,577 292-013-8 Change In Funding Source 292-013-7 0001 (delete) Deputy Constable $44,577 292-013-8 0003 (create)
Constable Pct. #3: A. 66285 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission, and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Department, with authorization for the Constable, Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. to execute the MOU.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 66342 Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH-VBLF (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. B. 66344 Constable Precinct 4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health-Security (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Precinct 4. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 4. Approval of appropriation of funds. C. 66339 Constable Pct. #4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285): 1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 4. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor. 5. Approval of appropriation of funds. 6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18: Action Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary/Allowance Change In Funding Source 294-013-4 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577 294-018-8 Change In Funding Source 294-013-7 0001 (delete) Deputy Constable $44,577/$3,300 294-013-8 0002 (create) D. 66287 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 Department, with authorization for Constable Atanacio "JR" Gaitan to execute the MOU.
Constable Pct. #5: A. 66304 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 5 Department, with authorization for Constable Daniel Marichalar to execute the MOU.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. 66235 Discussion, consideration and action regarding Order closing, abandoning and vacating a portion of Business U.S. 281-W also known as a portion of Closner Boulevard C. 66236 Discussion, consideration and action on appointment/reappointment of Civil Service Commission members D. 66279 Discussion and action on resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties on October 2, 2018 (see attached list) E. 66280 Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: 1. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London in the amount of $62,500.00 2. Evanston Insurance Company in the amount of $ 62,500.00 F. 66372 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement by and among City of La Joya, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2. Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Joya, Texas, Board of Directors
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 66260 Health Clinics (1100)/Child Health Services Grant (1293): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/2018: Action Dept./Program Slot # Position Title Grade/Step Delete 340-051 0002 Clerk II G03/S04 Delete 340-003 0129 Clerk II G03/S04 C. 66291 Sherif Investigation HB65 (1227): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 09/03/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount Add Clothing Allowance 280-005 0003 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 2. Approval of transfer. D. 66271 Master Court (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period of 09/03/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount Increase Interpreter Allowance 031-001 0001 Bailiff $3,000.00 $6,000.00 2. Approval of transfer. E. 66296 Criminal DA (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Proposed Grade & Step Salary Auto Allowance Delete 080-002 0007 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01 $51,778.00 $900.00 080-007 0117 $2,987.00 $0.00 080-015 0005 $3,085.00 $0.00 Total $57,850.00 $900.00 Create 080-002 0151 Assistant District Attorney IV G19/S01 $72,632.00 $900.00 080-007 0187 $2,987.00 $0.00 080-015 0036 $3,085.00 $0.00 Total $78,704.00 $900.00 F. 66353 Pct. 4 Rd. Maintenance (1200): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/03/2018: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step Delete 124-007 0054 Mechanic III G09/S01 Delete 124-007 0086 Mechanic I G05/S01 Add 124-007 0088 Clerk III G05/S01 Add 124-007 0089 Clerk III G05/S01
Urban County: A. 66352 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo by and through its Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the construction of drainage structures and improvements located in Pct. 4 and the construction of Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement for the Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III. B. 66268 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $579,700.92 using UCP Fiscal Years 25, 26 & 29 (2012, 2013 & 2016) Palmview Street Improvements, UCP funds. C. 65996 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program is requesting authorization to enter into a 60-month capital lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, a buyboard awarded vendor through contract 496-15, for a SendPro C200 postage meter in the amount of $59.56/month. The monthly payment will be billed quarterly at $178.68. Lease includes all required hardware and software for the meter. D. 66215 1. Requesting authority to cease negotiations with the highest ranked firm Fulcrum Consulting Services approved on July 31, 2018 (AI-65825), due to their inability to perform said services. 2. Authority to negotiate a construction material testing service contract with the second highest ranked firm Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the provision of construction material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) City of Elsa Street Improvements project.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 66243 1. Requesting approval to continue the payment of salaries for one Clinic Aide II position and one Clerk II position under the Prenatal Services program pending authorization of the State award for Fiscal Year 2019. B. Health Care Funding District: 1. 66179 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of Friday, September 7, 2018. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures C. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Adult Probation: A. 66178 Adult Probation - DWI (1289) July 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $1,330.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $1,330.00.
Community Service Agency: A. 66239 Rescind the action taken on August 14, 2018 for item number AI-66069, approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the RSVP Program. B. 66241 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Program.
IT Department: A. 66159 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service and equipment through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT DIR-TSO-3432 with SPRINT for the following: Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: Equipment: 3 Failover Routers with Unl. Data Office Use Unlimited 4G LTE Data Plan @ $29.99/ea (per month) Franklin C801 LTE Routers @ $144.00/ea (one time charge)
Elections Administration: A. 66303 1. Discussion, consideration and authority for the County Judge to order the November 6, 2018 General Election. 2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the required Notice of General Election. B. 66309 1. Discussion, consideration and authority for the Commissioners Court to order a Special Election on November 6, 2018 for the election of 93rd District Court. 2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the required Notice of Special Election. C. 66089 1. Approval of 2018 certification of revenues by the County Auditor, for 2017 Chapter 19 funds. 2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for Chapter 19 funds (1283) in the amount of $125,836.35. D. 66310 Approval of the Tax Ratification Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the McAllen Independent School District to be held on September 8, 2018.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: A. 66158 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Hidalgo County regarding Information Technology Services.
Head Start Program: A. 66113 Letter from DANYA International, LLC Notifying the Program of a Focus Area 2 and a Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Monitoring Review in PY 2018-2019 B. 66114 Discussion/Approval of the Area Distribution 2018-2019 C. 66119 Relocation of Roosevelt Head Start Center in Weslaco to Operate at the Mercedes Head Start Building in Mercedes D. 66115 Relocation of Head Start Classrooms to McAllen Independent School District, Mercedes Independent School District and Hidalgo Independent School District E. 66116 Discussion/Approval of the Revised Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the Following Ten (10) School Districts: Edcouch-Elsa ISD Hidalgo ISD McAllen ISD Mission CISD PSJA ISD Edinburg CISD La Joya ISD Mercedes ISD Monte Alto ISD Weslaco ISD
Planning Department: A. 66283 1. Preliminary Approval a. Mezquite Moore Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Ricardo Cazares) (Moore Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 36 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage Pipe System and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo. Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Military Highway Water Supply. Paved: Yes, Moore Road and 1 internal street to be paved. b. El Mirador Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alvar Gonzalez) (F.M. 2128 & Cesar Chavez Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Onsite Detention with a proposed 8” PVC line connecting to an existing TxDot inlet along F.M. 2128. ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Richardson Blvd. (F.M. 2128) paved. c. San Jorge Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Hector Balderas) (Ferguson Road & Valley View Road) No. of Lots: 15 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage Pipe System and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: No, Ferguson Road and 1 internal street to be paved. d. Thompson Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Donald Thompson) (Mile 5 North Road & Mile 4 West Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface runoff will be drain onto Mile 5 North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road paved. e. Lazy L Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Betty A. Lofton) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation with in the proposed lots and surface runoff will be drain onto Mile 11 North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road paved f. Aurora Valley Phase 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rhodes Enterprises Inc.) (Wisconsin Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage Pipe System and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF Paved: No, Wisconsin Road and 7 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. Trevino Brothers Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Hector Trevino) (Val Verde Road & Mile 15 North Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will be drain onto Val Verde Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF have been installed. Paved: Yes, Val Verde Road paved. b. Replat of Lots 17 & 18 Alberta Village Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Julio & Melissa Carranza) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg. Paved: Yes, Galilea Street paved. c. Camino De Abram Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Everman Development, LLC.) (Abram Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 81 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage consists of storm sewer system discharging to an existing drainage basin owned by the HCDD#1. ETJ: Yes, City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF have been installed. Paved: Yes, Abram Road and 4 internal streets paved. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Re-Subdivision of Lot 2 Tierra Madre Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Maria San Juana Garcia) (F.M. 493 & Mile 17 ½ North Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: X & AH Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface run-off onto F.M. 493 road side ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed. Paved: Yes, F.M. 493 paved. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $5,200.00 for 1 OSSF. 4. Discussion and approval to allow the dedication of an off-site 15 feet Drainage Easement to Hidalgo County for the purposes of running a storm sewer pipeline from the proposed Salida del Sol Ph VII to an HCDD #1 ditch (exhibits A & B attached). 5. Re-appointment of Members for the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment a. Manuel Cantu - Pct. 2 b. Omar Ramon - Pct.3 c. Leonel Garza - Pct. 4
Budget & Management: A. 66350 JAG Program (1282): 1. Authorization for the County Executive Officer to sign required Certifications and Assurances form(s) required for the FY17 and FY18 JAG Program applications. 2. Approval of the FY17 revised strategies/narrative/budget for the grant application. B. 66275 TXDOT Pct 3: 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for FM676 from FM364 to SH107 (CSJ: 1064-01-032) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. 2. Approval to issue check payable to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,627.60 for the County's share of right of way acquisitions for FM676 Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 66164 1. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 4. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 5. 3. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 6. 4. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora. 5. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Jardin del Sur. 6. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Presidio Estates 2. 7. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Frontera Estates 3. D. Budget Appropriations: 1. 66376 CO2016-New Courthouse (1350): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings. b. Approval of appropriation in the amount of $51,852.15 to fund Traffic Signal Adjustment Project for the courthouse square. 2. 66266 Precinct No.1 (1200): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maint (1200) in the total amount of $225,819.00 3. 65993 1115 Waiver DSRIP/Enhanced Indigent Health (1100): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from DY6 Anchor Payment. b. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $280,917.39 to fund various Human Services Programs.
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. 66351 Acceptance and approval to execute AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment (Early Package GMP) between Hidalgo County and contractor, Morganti Texas, Inc. for "Construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project for the amount of $8,950,855.00 including the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP], subject to legal counsel's final review and approval. 2. 66317 a. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 of current contract [C-16-199-07-19] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project," to revise the termination date inasmuch as project work has been and is on-going and services continue to be required; b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $2,257,854.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to continue to provide "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project," through Contract# C-16-199-07-19. c. Pursuant to current contract with L&G Engineering (Article 14), a request by engineer approving the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC. and Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. in connection with Work Authorization No. 2 for the "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project." 3. 65765 Pursuant to the Procurement Packet, requesting action for the selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee (as recommended in Exhibit A of the procurement packet), to score, grade and evaluate RFP responses as submitted by participants to the Hidalgo County for Request for Proposals - "Auctioneer & Storage Services" - RFP-2018-043C-08-29-SGS which is scheduled for acceptance of responses to the RFP identified herein on Wednesday, August 29, 2018: Commissioners Court's Selection-Evaluation Committee 1. 4. 2. 5. 3. 6. 4. 65959 Presentation of bids received from multiple responsible vendors: Mid Valley Pest Control, LLC and Kill-A-Bug Pest Control, submitting the lowest/best bids including the approval of multiple contracts for the Request for Bids titled: Hidalgo County -"Pest Control Services" through project No.: 2018-056A-06-20-SGS. B. Executive Office 1. 66378 A. Requesting approval to declare certain items currently part of the Old Hidalgo County Jail located at E. Mahl St., Edinburg, Texas constructed in 1921 Jail as Surplus and/or Salvage [whichever applicable] as detailed/described in Exhibit "A" for disposition prior to demolition; B. Pursuant to Tx.Local Government Code 263.152 approval to donate surplus/salvage items to the Museum of South Texas History for the public purpose of historical preservation. C. Pct. 1 1. 66237 Ratification of the inclusion of additional items required and ordered for the Mobile Office Trailer rented from Williams Scotsman to the original action based on exemptions as a result of the flood event/disaster of June 20, 2018 bringing the total six month rental amount to $12,101.54 with approval to process submitted Requisition #00377961, issue a new Purchase Order, and thereafter cancel previous PO#784323 through the appropriate form. 2. 66245 Requesting approval to purchase (1)2018 New John Deere 470G LC FT4 Excavator through County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor Doggett for Pct.1 (Contract#515-16 Exp. 11/30/19) in the amount of $424,494.37. D. Pct. 2 1. 66348 Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) for the provisions of: (on call) Geo-Technical / Construction Material Testing Services with Terracon Consultants for projects located in Precinct No. 2, [as approved for negotiations on CC 8/14/18 ]. 2. 66321 a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $51,852.15) as submitted by, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to provide engineering services required for the preparation of the traffic signal timing modification, design, project management, and coordination for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Square Traffic Signal Adjustment Project, through Contract #C-15-255A-09-01; b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.(Article 14), a request for approval by engineer, to permit the subcontracting of Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc., in connection with C-15-255A-09-01, Work Authorization No. 3 for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Square Traffic Signal Adjustment Project. E. Pct. 4 1. 66370 Acceptance and re-approval of "FINAL"(approved by legal) the(AIA) (A133-2009 form of Agreement)between Hidalgo County (Owner) and Holchemont, Ltd., Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR)for the construction of: "Memorial Park Phase I" in HC Precinct 4, previously (approved by CC on 07/03/18 -AI-65543). 2. 66288 a. Requesting approval of "Clarification" to caption under (Reg. AI-#66205-CC 08/21/18) to correct the "LIMITS" of Work Authorization No. 3 reflecting: from(FM 907 (Alamo Road) to Sharp Road, and (not as stated under AI-66205),in connection to ongoing "project specific"project under agreement #C-13-336-12-10 with L&G Engineering for Precinct 4. b. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded/evaluated through the County’s approved “Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provisions of: (ON CALL)-"Professional Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4; ENGINEERING FIRMS: Totals B2Z Engineering Cruz-Hogan Consultant (CSE) Civil Systems Engineering, Inc. Scores 97 95 94 Ranking c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the provisions of: (ON CALL)-"Professional Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the No. 1 ranked firm ______________________ . d. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded/evaluated through the County’s approved “Pool" of Engineering Firms for the purposes of "engineering services" to provide:(ON CALL)-"GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4; GEO TECH/CMT ENGINEERING FIRMS: Totals L&G Engineering Terracon Consultants, Inc. Earth Co., LLC Scores 97 96 94 Ranking e. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the purposes of "engineering services" to provide: (ON CALL)-"GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 with the No. 1 ranked firm ____________________________ . F. Sheriff's Office 1. 66222 Requesting approval to purchase through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F000 the following items: Department Requisition Qty/Description Vendor Total Amount Sheriff's Office 376146 (1) 2019 Chevy Silvarado 1500 (1) 2019 Police Tahoe Lake Country Chevrolet $70,190.00 Sheriff's Office 375396 (1) 2019 Police Tahoe 4x4 (2) 2019 Police Tahoe 4x2 Lake Country Chevrolet $100,691.00 Sheriff's Office 376857 (1) 2018 Ford F-150 4x4 Silsbee Ford Inc. $32,411.00
Open Forum
29. 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. 66254 Claim of Elena Gomez D. 66257 Claim of Soledad A. Guzman E. 66289 Claim of Italy Perez v. Hidalgo County F. 66306 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homer Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County G. 66374 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. 30. 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)
31. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 66256 Claim of Elena Gomez D. 66258 Claim of Soledad A. Guzman E. 66290 Claim of Italy Perez v. Hidalgo County F. 66307 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homer Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County G. 66375 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. 34. Adjourn