1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 67225 Requesting approval of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Inter-local Agreement between Hidalgo County Irrigation District No.1 and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as it relates to the Penitas Pump House Project. 6. 67218 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O A. Application for Payment No.4 in the amount of $142,867.80 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 7. 67262 A. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions for the vacant Custodian III position budgeted at $26,796.00. Salary adjustment (Increase) Administration Budget 003 to $28,940.00 B. Approval of revised salary schedule 8. 67266 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006 Application for payment no. 2 in the amount of $86,869.80 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-027-06-05 -Curry Drain Ditch Improvements-Road Crossings (Alamo Road, Tower Rd, Sharp Rd. and 83St.) Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634762 9. 67254 Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 reflecting an increase in the amount of $84,351.51 and seven (7) additional calendar days, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-18-002-05-22 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "New Administration Building" with Bullard Construction, Inc., as recommended by project engineer Halff Associates, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. 10. 67282 Requesting approval of Right of Entry with BLB Real Estate, Ltd as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Phase 1 Segment 1 Parcel 15 and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 11. 67273 Requesting approval for payment of Claims to the following District Vendors and authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed. 1. Magic Valley Concrete invoice totaling $199. 2 Rio Valley Pipe invoice totaling $3,400 3. Upper Valley Materials, invoices totaling $1,046.47 4. Western Data Systems, invoices totaling $7,280 12. 67309 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to Agreement No. C-HCDD1-18-004-02-06 with L&G Engineering in the amount of $85,696.71 as it relates to Management/Coordination of Field Surveys for Design and Construction of Outfalls as it relates to Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT and 7T Drainage Area Improvements. 13. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 15. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 16. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
County Judge's Office: A. 67310 Resolution honoring Texas State Representative Oscar Longoria
1. 67317 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. 67319 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 67194 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. C. 67195 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. 67047 Discussion, consideration and approval to process the University of Texas System 2018 support payment, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas System. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 67306 Sheriff's Office (1100) B. 67285 2018-Emergency Mgmt (1100) C. 67289 2018 - Jail (1100) D. 67297 2018 - County Clerk (1100) E. 67299 2018 - County Clerk (1100) F. 67271 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice (1229) G. 67265 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228) H. 67244 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) I. 67253 2018 - Executive Office (1100) J. 67213 2018 - Co. Comm. (1100) K. 67204 2018 - CC7 (1100) L. 67232 2018 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) M. 67258 2018 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) N. 67269 2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) O. 67243 2018 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100) P. 67215 2018 - Pct.4 Brewster Park (1351) Q. 67201 2018 - Pct.4 Parks (1100) R. 67200 2018 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) S. 67251 2018 - JP 5-1 (1100) T. 67219 2018 Constable Pct 1 (1100) U. 67210 2018 Safety Division (1100) V. 67229 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) W. 67185 2018 - Human Resources (1100) X. 67186 2018-Elections (1100) Y. 67187 2018 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) Z. 67193 2018 - JP Pct. 2, Pl 2 (1100) AA. 67118 2018 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100) BB. 67173 2018 - 332nd DC (1100) CC. 67184 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293) DD. 67157 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293) EE. 67217 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) FF. 67166 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) GG. 67181 2018- Health & Human Services (1100) II. 67126 2018 - Tax Office (1100) JJ. 67138 2018 - Budget Office (1100) KK. 67123 2018 - JP 5.1 (1100) LL. 67113 2018 Sheriff Office (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 67280 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. B. 67281 Pct 2 Alamo CRC (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC Alamo in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. C. 67283 Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Child Protection Crt in the amount of $5,708.52 to fund replacement of carpet by Matt's Building Materials. D. 67175 Veterans SRV (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Veterans SRV to fund VetraSpec software, Dell laptop for the Mercedes Veterans Office and tablecloth & case for storing in the total amount of $6,145.00 E. 67259 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $4,553.24. F. 67199 Acceptance of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 ICA McAllen (program 134) to Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) in the amount of $502.36. 5. Planning Department: A. 67234 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. 67148 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - September 2018 7. Executive Office: A. 67168 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #034339 8. Tax Refunds: A. 67278 Account Number Payer Amount H0800.00.030.0000.00 Cenlar $3,573.33 B. 67276 Account Number Payer Amount E0154.00.000.0126.00 1511 Cenlar $4,490.96 M1950.00.042.0004.00 Affordable Homes of South Texas Inc $4,630.59 T2100.00.243.0003.05 Jose Peralez or Geena Medina-Peralez($3,195.02) University Dental Center ($1,933.12) $5,128.14 C. 67114 Account Number Payer Amount E6500.00.005.0000.02 Corelogic $2,648.75 G1800.00.000.0000.05 Wayne James A $3,285.97 I4000.99.000.0005.02 Unifirst Manufacturing Corp $13,977.13 K2400.00.000.0139.05 Royal Freight, L.P. $6,714.98 P6452.99.000.0001.01 Fries Restaurant Management, LLC. $2,933.60 T2100.00.278.0010.02 Los Companeros LLC $2,595.98 W0100.00.023.0007.01 Mr or Mrs Alberto Guerra, Jr $3,023.36 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 67154 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $2,720.00 (Requisition #380932), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 10. Headstart: A. 67099 Approval of Monthly Children's Application Report for Program Year 2018-2019 B. 67100 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: September C. 67104 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: September D. 67105 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: September E. 67098 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: September 11. Budget & Management: A. 67226 Salary Sweep (1200): Approval to transfer Road & Bridge lapsed salaries and fringes to various accounts. B. 67241 Emergency Management (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Commissioners to Emergency Management in the amount of $1,300.00 to fund MOU with Hidalgo County LEPC. 12. 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. 67255 Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 in connection with contract No. C-17-027-07-25 with NM Contracting, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -CO WIDE SERVICE SHOP PROJECT as recommended by project architect The Warren Group, Inc. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. B. 67043 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $95,092.95 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. 67141 Approval of Application for Payment No. 17 in the amount of $14,279.36 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and as reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. D. 67242 1.) Authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on 10/09/2018 agenda item 67017, request for payment submitted by B2Z Engineering; invoice 40044 in the amount of $6,851.49. P.O. 781240: Mile 17 1/2 (Russell Road); 2.) Acceptance and approval of payment for revised invoice no. 40044 submitted by B2Z Engineering in the amount of $6,757.18. Mile 17 1/2 (Russell Road) P.O. 781240. E. 67182 BCAP/PCT.1 Requesting approval of payment for Invoice# 7518011-1 in the amount of $2,230.00 as submitted by EarthCo. for professional engineering services under contract C-CAP-18-052-02-27 for Precinct 1 Martin Subdivision. F. 67167 Hidalgo County Precinct 4 requests removing the following Hidalgo County fixed assets [as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto] from current inventory list. G. 67190 The Hidalgo County Judge's office is requesting permission to remove the fixed assets listed in Exhibit A attached hereto from their current inventory listing. H. 67146 J.P. Pct. 2, Pl. 1: Honorable Judge Bobby Contreras is requesting removal of Asset Number 46302-Dell Inspiron Computer from the inventory listing. Supporting documentation is attached I. 67172 J.P. Pct. 2, Pl. 2: Requesting approval to remove fixed assets from inventory as listed in Depreciation Sheet/Exhibit attached herein. J. 67149 Pct. 4-CO2014 (1345): Acceptance and approval of payment of invoice # 18080701 submitted by Holchemont, LTD in the amount of $10,687.00 in connection with the Memorial Park Project-Phase I through P.O. #786025 - Contract C-18-023-07-03). K. 66954 Requesting approval to exercise the County's options to renew/extend the following contracts as stipulated and provided in the contracts under the same rates, terms, and conditions for the following: Vendor Extension No. Term Services Southwest Geo-Solutions Inc. dba Geo Solutions Inc. E-18-237-10-23 1 yr "Punched & Drawn Biaxial Geo-Grid Reinforcement Materials" Arguindegui Oil Co. II ltd E-18-232-10-23 1 yr "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids & Antifreeze) Products" RGV Pump & Equipment E-18-232A-10-23 1 yr "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids & Antifreeze) Products" L. 67116 Requesting authorization to enter into a 60-month capital lease agreement between Tax Office and Pitney Bowes, a BuyBoard awarded vendor through contract #496-15, for a monthly payment of $2,742.77 billed quarterly for a total of $8,228.31 through requisition# 00379968. M. 67125 Approval of an open market purchase of one (1) Cummins-Allison Jetscan Model 4065 ES Currency-Counterfeit Machine and Accessories in the amount of $2,293.05 and an Annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection Agreement in the amount of $340.00 which will include periodic inspections & preventive maintenance plus parts & labor for a combined first year total of $2,633.50 through Requisition #378072 with continuation of all future Annual Preventive Maintenance Agreements for as long as the County Clerk owns and operates this equipment. N. 67127 Requesting authority to exercise the One (1) year Renewal/Extension, as provided/stated in the current contract agreement C-16-215-12-06, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Lewis & Ellis, INC. , for the purpose of " Actuarial Consulting Services for GASB 43 and/or 45 OPEB Valuation Analysis and Part II Health Benefits Reserve Analysis” " effective: 01/01/2019 -12/31/19, new contract: E-18-252-10-23 O. 67140 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10010 in the amount of $2,183.68 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. P. 67142 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10011 in the amount of $1,774.86 for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. Q. 67124 Requesting authority to exercise the One (1) year Renewal/Extension, as provided/stated in the current contract agreement E-17-257-12-19, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Burton, McCumber & Longoria, for the purpose of "Independent Audit Services" effective: 01/01/2019 -12/31/19, new contract: E-18-258-10-23 R. 67117 Approval of Pay Application No. 22 in the amount of $23,393.18 as submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineering. S. 67093 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Dicker Road Project 09/30/18 11327168 $ 654.46 749052 Dicker Road Project 09/30/18 11327169 $ 1,313.13 762740 Dicker Road Project 09/30/18 11327176 $ 3,616.53 778854 SH 107/BUS 281 Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project 09/30/18 11327177 $21,219.00 750481 New Courthouse-Traffic Studies/Traffic Signal Project 09/30/18 11327178 $44,302.15 785275 Regional Linear Park Project 09/30/18 11327190 $ 2,250.05 779803 T. 66933 2. Approval to exercise the one-year extension as provided in original contract C-16-379A-11-15: "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" with Ivan G. Melendez, M.D. for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with amended exhibit(s) as drafted by DA/Civil Section to clarify all services included under the rates, terms and conditions effective January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. U. 67109 Requesting approval to exercise the Sixty (60) day grace period extension, (as indicated in contract: C-17-159-09-05), for the purpose of "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemical", for Hidalgo County Health Department, under the same rates, terms and conditions with ADAPCO, Inc., effective December 15, 2018 - February 12, 2019 or upon completion of the procurement process, whichever comes first and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County. V. 66890 Requesting approval to exercise the Sixty (60) day grace period extension, (as indicated in the current lease agreement E-13-177), for the purpose of "Lease of Office Space to House Hidalgo County Urban Co. Program"; under the same rates, terms and conditions with CHCT Texas, LLC., effective: Dec. 27, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2019or upon completion of the procurement process, which ever comes first and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County. X. 67070 Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office- Fuel Cards and Drivers 2. Hidalgo County Pct No. 3 - Fuel Cards and Drivers 3. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - Enterprise Leased - Fuel Cards 4. Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HIDTA Task Force) - Fuel card/driver 5. Hidalgo County Constable Precinct No. 2 - Add Driver 6. Hidalgo County Constable Precinct No. 3 - Add Driver 7. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Add Driver
67144 2018 Justice Court Tech (1242)
66860 Constable Pct. 1 (1100) Requesting approval of 2018 membership dues with the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Inc., for 1 employee in the amount of $55.00, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to exercise the one-year extension as provided in original contract C-16-379-11-15: "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" with John Lung, M.D. for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with amended exhibit(s) as drafted by DA/Civil Section to clarify all services included under the rates, terms and conditions effective November 16, 2018, through November 15, 2019.
66603 Requesting authority to exercise the One (1) year Renewal/Extension, as provided/stated in the current contract agreement C-17-209, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Lhoist North America of Texas, LTD, for the purpose of "Lime Road Material and Services" effective: 11/21/18 -01/19/19, new contract: E-18-236-10-09.
C. 67151 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $926,643.35 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/27/18 to 10/10/18. 09/27-28/18 $ 12,373.79 10/01-03/18 $498,416.17 10/04-10/18 $415,853.39 TOTAL $926,643.35 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. D. 67152 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $35,234.60 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
District Attorney's Office: A. 66624 Proclamation declaring October 27th as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. B. 67189 DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU)(1281): 1. Approval to accept the Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant in the amount of $554,513.60, effective 09/01/2018 through 08/31/2019. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit grant funds in the amount of $554,513.60. 3. Approval to appropriate the FY 2019 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant funds.
Sheriff's Office: A. 67239 Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (1228): Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $77,123.00 from the unassigned fund balance in the Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228).
Constable Pct. #1: A. 66989 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to the Local Border Security Program 2019 (LBSP) for the amount of $32,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award from and related document. 3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 Local Border Security Program (LBSP). 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 1 Office portion of the FY 2019 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $32,000.00.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 67103 1. Requesting the Surplus of weaponry (2 service handguns) for the purpose of disposition as trade-ins toward the purchase of new weapons including the removal of said items from their inventory after acquisition transaction complete. 2. Acceptance and approval of "single source/quote from Sig Sauer [manufacturer of the weapon with re-sellers not authorized to offer trade-in against quote] for a final transaction total of $1,026.00 [cost less trade-ins detailed in supporting documentation].
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 67170 Discussion and approval of a second amendment to the Full Service Deputy Contract by and between Hidalgo County and BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC subject to the Full Service Deputy providing surety bonds in the amount of $100,000 per location and final legal review. B. 67163 Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edinburg for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services.
Elections Administration: A. 67293 Discussion on Election Updates. B. 67294 Approval of the 2018 November General Elections Service Contract between Hidalgo County and the following Entities for their elections to be held on November 6, 2018: 1. City of Palmview 2. City of Palmhurst 3. City of Weslaco 4. Hidalgo ISD 5. La Villa ISD 6. Monte Alto ISD 7. South Texas ISD 8. Weslaco ISD
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. 67290 Discussion, consideration, and action on appointment of Hidalgo County representative to the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. C. 67292 Approval to re-designate proxies for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board and submit necessary forms as follows: Alternate - Commissioner David L. Fuentes Proxy No. 1 - Armando Garza, Jr., Proxy No. 2 - Erika Reyna Proxy No. 3 - Michael Leo D. 67302 1. Requesting waiver of the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy. 2. Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Penitas.
Public Defender's Office: A. 67096 Public Defender's - TTBH(1281) 1. Approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item #66684 CC Regular on September 25, 2018. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Internal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign Amendment to Interlocal Agreement award related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $25,000.00. 5. Approval of Appropriation of Funds. 6. Approval to authorize the increase of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee, effective 10/01/18: Employee No. Dept./Prg. Slot No. Position Title Current Supplemental Pay Proposed Supplement Pay 160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II $11,600.00 $19,380.00
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 67298 Planning & Engineering (1200): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade & Step Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade & Step Title Change 210-002 0004 Engineering Technician II G10/S01 Administrative Assistant IV G10/S01 C. 67191 Criminal District Attorney: 1. Approval of corrections to Exhibit A as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/09/2018 AI-67072. 2. Approval of personnel actions listed in Exhibit B, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018. 3. Approval of the following salary increase, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary None 080-002 0001 First Assistant District Attorney Non-Classified $108,794.00 $108,794.00 None 080-015 0001 $10,171.00 $10,171.00 Create 080-007 0203 $0.00 $1,918.00 D. 67139 Constable Precinct 1 - TTBH Security Approval of clarification to agenda item # 66781, item no. 5 to clarify the budgeted salary as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary Clarify budgeted salary 291-019 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577.00 E. 67169 Public Defender - TTBH (1281): 1. Approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item # 67012 CC - Regular on October 9, 2018. 2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/15/2018: Action Employee No. Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Delete Supplemental Allowance 160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II G15S04 $19,380.00 $0.00 Add Supplemental Allowance 188239 085-019 A002 Public Defender II G15S02 $0.00 $19,320.00 F. 67183 Approval to waive the 2019 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
IT Department: A. 67171 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service plan with wireless device through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Description: Employee Name/ID: Service Plan: Equipment: MDN: Comm. Pct.1 New Cell Phone Activation Roxanne Gonzalez / 219614 NATIONWIDE UNLIMITED MINS EMAIL&DATA UNL+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG UNL $69.99 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees per month Apple iPhone 7 32GB @ $.0 New Line
Urban County: A. 67133 “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase bunker gear through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO contract # 524-17), in the amount of $5,512.00 from FY 30 (2017) Mercedes Fire Stations/Equipment and city funds. B. 67132 “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase sunshades through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (contract # 512-16), in the amount of $24,091.00 from FY 30 (2017) Mercedes Parks, Recreational Facilities funds. C. 67135 Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Alamo FY’s 29 & 30 (2016 & 2017) work plans.
Health & Human Services Department: A. Health Care Funding District: 1. 67209 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a IGT transfer date of 10/31/18 and settlement date of 11/1/18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures 2. 67097 Approval of County Indigent Health Care Program Confidentiality Agreement for the following Human Services Division staff: Employee # 061093, 104566, 123048, 157961, 168327, 229806, 096202
Emergency Management: A. 67264 1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of September 14, 2018 which caused flooding and damage to property. 2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. B. 67074 Discussion and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the Hidalgo County Local Emergency Planning Committee with approval for the County Judge to sign.
Community Service Agency: A. 67179 Discussion, consideration and action to recommend approval on contract amendment for Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) PY2018 & contract #58180002784 resulting in $105,346.00 additional funds. B. 67027 Discussion, consideration, and approval regarding revised Community Action Advisory Board Election Document, as per recommendation by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Advisory Board on September 28, 2018.
Head Start Program: A. 67106 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional One Year Term the Lease Agreement for Head Start Facility (under same terms and conditions) with Texas Valley Communities Foundation B. 67107 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional Two Year Term the Inter-local Agreements for Head Start Facilities (under same terms and conditions) with the following School District Lessor Head Start Location Rent Amount Edcouch-Elsa ISD Edcouch Head Start Center $500.00 Edcouch-Elsa ISD Edcouch Central Kitchen $500.00 C. 67108 Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Mission Consolidated Independent School District D. 67136 Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Community Loan Center Affordable Small Dollar Loans E. 67102 Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Beginning in October (Pending Appointment: David Fuentes, Commissioner, Precinct 1 and Joseph Palacios, Commissioner, Precinct 4)
WIC: A. 67249 1. Requesting approval to amend the Regular Agenda Item #64315 from 4-3-18 on Exhibit A-1 due to errors on the original Certificate Of Acquisition (COA) done by HHSC/DSHS. 2. Requesting approval to remove the 6 incorrect State Property No. for the Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop from our WIC Inventory as listed: State Property No. Description of Property 469240 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469241 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469242 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469243 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469244 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469245 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 3. Requesting approval to add the 6 corrected Property No. for the Dell Latitude E5570 LT to our WIC Inventory as listed: Property No. Description of Surplus Property 469258 Latitude E5570 LT(3D1VTC2) 469259 Latitude E5570 LT(GJ1VTC2) 469260 Latitude E5570 LT(D4PTTC2) 469261 Latitude E5570 LT(B6YSTC2) 469262 Latitude E5570 LT(H5YSTC2) 469263 Latitude E5570 LT(BXKQTC2 B. 67222 Requesting approval of a one-time waiver of the Hidalgo County travel Policy section #9. Coordination of Travel a.-b.-c.-d. This is for the payment of mileage to various WIC Department employees that had to attend the mandatory TXIN Mosaic Training that was divided into 2 separate sessions on August 6-9 and August 13-16, 2018 at the McAllen Convention Center Embassy Suites, McAllen, Texas. This expense will be paid with WIC Grant funds (TXIN Extra Funding) no General funds will be used.
Planning Department: A. 67214 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. J.A. Garcia Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Juan Angel Garcia) (Minnesota Road & 3 Mile Line) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C & A Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Minnesota Road Side Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Mesquite Xrossing Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Daniel Alaniz) (FM 88 & Mile 14 North Road) No. of Lots: 5 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff along the front area of the lots discharging into existing TxDOT system. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, FM 88 paved. b. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II- Pct. 3 (Oscar & Noralinda G. Garza) (Mile 5 North Road & La Homa Road) No. of Lots: 43 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. c. Solana Verde Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & FM 88) No. of Lots: 60 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Mile 14 ½ North Road paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. d. Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase II- Pct. 3 (Everman Development, LLC) (Abram Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm sewer system discharging to an existing Regional Drainage Detention Facility. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Abram Road paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. 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 within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Mile 11 North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road paved. b. Amended Plat of San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (San Jacinto Estates Enterprises, LLC) (Mile 14 North Road & FM 1015) No. of Lots: 45 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Mile 14 North Road and 4 internal streets are paved. c. Amigo Estates Commercial Subdivision- Pct. 4 (CRV Investments LLC) (FM 2812 & Cesar Chavez Road) No. of Lot: 1 Commercial Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention based on the approved site plan at the development permit stage. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, existing OSSF Paved: Yes, FM 2812 paved.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 67230 1. Requesting approval of a waterline access agreement and application for installation of a fire hydrant for fire protection purposes with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in San Juan, TX, with authority for the County Judge to execute the Agreement and application. 2. Approval of payment to North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in the amount of $850.00 for legal fees required to process the waterline access agreement, for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in San Juan, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Budget & Management: A. 67180 Various Departments (1100): Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective 10/15/18: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step Step Adjustment (Promotion) 160-001 0036 Procurement Specialist G09/S01 G09/S02 Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-002 0038 Detention Sergeant G04/S01 G04/S03 Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-001 0019 Lieutenant G12/S01 G12/S03 B. 67162 FY 2018 JAG Program (1282): 1. Approval to accept the FY18 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the amount of $45,971.00 and authorization for County Judge to sign and initial required documents. 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY18 JAG Award. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY18 JAG Award. C. 67122 Texas Vine Program (1283): Discussion, consideration, and action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Hidalgo County for the period of September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 in the amount of $28,546.78 and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents. D. 67087 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100): Approval of the revised Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. E. Budget Appropriations: 1. 67246 Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maintenance (1200) in the total amount of $94,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year. 2. 67261 Capital Projects Funds (13XX): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and other misc. revenue from various capital project funds. b. Approval of 2018 appropriations and/or interfund transfers to fund various Capital Projects. 3. 67192 Elections Contract §31.100 (1100): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund anticipated overtime expenditures. 4. 67176 Court Reporter Services Fund (1239): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund (1239) in the amount of $33,850.98 to fund other professional services. 5. 67134 Approval of 2018 estimated revenues and appropriation in the total amount of $179,224,293.35 for bond proceeds, bond premium, and issuance costs received for Certificate of Obligation, Series 2018A and 2018B as well as Refunding Bonds, Series 2018C.
E. 67102 Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Beginning in October (Pending Appointment: David Fuentes, Commissioner, Precinct 1 and Joseph Palacios, Commissioner, Precinct 4)
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. 67270 Discussion, consideration, action to include Armando Garza, Jr., as an approved designee to the VMS Group for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project (will now be known as VMSA Group) 2. 67240 CLARIFICATION regarding applicable funding sources to action taken on HCCC meeting of October 09, 2018 under R/AI #67085 for the end of year purchase order deadlines for MAJOR PURCHASES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2018 AND MINOR PURCHASES OF NOVEMBER 30, 2018 TO REFLECT EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEADLINES APPLY TO GRANTS, SPECIAL REVENUE AND/OR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS WHICH ALSO INCLUDE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FOOD PURCHASES. B. Pct. 1 1. 67231 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edcouch for certain improvement to FM 1015 (Mile 12 to SH107). B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 2. 67224 Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-18-196-08-14 resulting in the removal of Level Service Analysis and revised/substituted with Engineering with Preliminary Engineering, and the addition of Project Management(with an estimated cost increase/decrease of $0.00) for services under Work Authorization No.1 for the Pct 1 FM 1015 Project. 3. 67223 Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-18-195-07-31 resulting in the removal of Feasibility Studies and revised/substituted with Preliminary Engineering, and the addition of Project Management(with an estimated cost increase/decrease of $0.00) for services under Work Authorization No.1 for the Pct 1 Mile 6 (M11-SH107) Project. 4. 67158 Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance: Requesting approval for payment of claim from vendor, Frontera Materials, Inc. for Invoice # 218-12396 in the amount of $1,214.27 with authority of County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. Pct. 2 1. 67277 A. Presentation of scoring grid for RFQ/P No. 2018-164-09-05-RFV, “Prof. Engineering Services for Inspection, Material Testing, and Construction Management for the Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2": B2Z ENGINEERING SAMES, INC. GUZMAN & MUNOZ ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING, INC. EVALUATOR #1 92 85 75 EVALUATOR #2 97 75 72 EVALUATOR #3 98 80 75 TOTAL 287 240 222 RANKING B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________. D. Pct. 4 1. 67227 A. Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of "Expenditure" [which exceeds the transaction amount] for Precinct #4 in connection with the contracting of a public relations company/firm. B. Acceptance and approval of an initial two year consulting and other related services contract [$54K/yr.] between awarded vendor, ABC Consulting Group and HC-Pct #4 through county's membership/participation in Region 8 Education Service Center Cooperative Purchasing Program TIPS with authority to execute agreement subject to legal counsel's final legal review as to form including compliance with Form 1295 and insurance requirements. 2. 67110 Requesting approval of claim for the vendor identified below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as product was ordered, picked up and used [through an existing open Purchase Order] after the expiration of the contract: Vendor Invoice Date Amount Frontera 218-12217 08/22/18 $2,228.47 E. IT Department 1. 67279 Pursuant to procurement packet, requesting action to approve evaluating committee for: "Countywide Internet Connection & Connectivity" - RFP No. 2017-314-08-29-HGO including, but not limited to, the following options: A. Recommended evaluation committee as presented for consideration by IT: Leonel Torres, Network/Infrastructure Administrator Judith Escamilla, Senior IT Manager Renan Ramirez, Senior IT Manager Stan Ramos, Admin Operations Coordinator with Recommended alternate evaluator: Rigoberto Hinojosa, Director of Operations' OR, B. Other as selected/designated by Commissioners Court. 2. 67268 Requesting authorization to enter into a 12 month agreement with SmartCom Telephone, for Point-To-Point Fiber Services for the Hidalgo County Courthouse with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation and subject to compliance with Form 1295 when/if applicable. F. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 67252 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2):"An item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county" B. Requesting authority to enter into a Regional Insertion Order Agreement with approval to execute same with National CineMedia, LLC for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department for: On Screen Regional segment advertisement "Theater Advertisement" through Requisition #381003 in the total amount of $15,120.00 for the purpose of providing Public Health Awareness Outreach Services as necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of Hidalgo County and subject to Form 1295 and when applicable. With authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. 2. 67156 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Mission and Hidalgo County in connection with holding the 15th Annual Epidemiology and Immunizations Conference on Notifiable Conditions and ZIKA for purposes of Public Health and Welfare and to make the most efficient use of resources and further described and detailed in the ILA document attached herein. G. Sheriff's Office 1. 67304 A. Requesting an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services B.Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool”of professional engineering services providers required for the Design/Construction of Detention Barracks to be erected at current HC Adult Detention Facility; SCORING & EVALUATION GRID B2Z L & G ENG HALFF Evaluator 1 87 74 78 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for professional engineering services required for “DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION OF DETENTION BARRACKS TO BE ERECTED AT CURRENT HC ADULT DETENTION FACILITY”. 2. 67155 Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion from contractor, Hunt and Woodruff Construction Co., LLC, for the “Conversion of 3 Existing Cells into Padded Security Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail” as submitted and certified by engineer, Halff Associates, Project No. 2017-301-01-16 with authority for the Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign documentation. H. County Clerk 1. 67115 Requesting the continuation of the preservation of Deed and Official Records volumes 1324-1550 with Kofile Technology, Inc. through HC membership/participation with TXMAS contract #18-3602 in the amount of $572,040.00 for the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office-Req. #380507 subject to receipt/compliance with Form 1295.
Open Forum
27. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67295 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. D. 67196 C-1942-16-J; Cesar Rojas Mansanarez and Elena Cortez v Hidalgo County E. 67211 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo F. 67300 Cause No. CL-18-5022-G; Jesus Esqueda vs. County of Hidalgo and Roberto Perez G. 67307 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; Subrogation Claim against Defendant Guadalupe Ramirez H. 67160 Claim of Krystal Escalante I. 67220 Claim of San Juanita Vasquez, Angel Diaz & Sofia Diaz, a minor J. 67205 Claim of David Ochoa, Jr. K. 67207 Claim of David Ochoa
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)
29. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67296 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. D. 67197 C-1942-16-J; Cesar Rojas Mansanarez and Elena Cortez v Hidalgo County E. 67212 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo F. 67301 Cause No. CL-18-5022-G; Jesus Esqueda vs. County of Hidalgo and Roberto Perez G. 67308 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; Subrogation Claim against Defendant Guadalupe Ramirez H. 67161 Claim of Krystal Escalante I. 67221 Claim of San Juanita Vasquez, Angel Diaz & Sofia Diaz, a minor J. 67206 Claim of David Ochoa, Jr. K. 67208 Claim of David Ochoa 30. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 31. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 32. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 67225 Requesting approval of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Inter-local Agreement between Hidalgo County Irrigation District No.1 and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as it relates to the Penitas Pump House Project. 6. 67218 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O A. Application for Payment No.4 in the amount of $142,867.80 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634000 7. 67262 A. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions for the vacant Custodian III position budgeted at $26,796.00. Salary adjustment (Increase) Administration Budget 003 to $28,940.00 B. Approval of revised salary schedule 8. 67266 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: General Fund 110 - Budget: 006 Application for payment no. 2 in the amount of $86,869.80 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-027-06-05 -Curry Drain Ditch Improvements-Road Crossings (Alamo Road, Tower Rd, Sharp Rd. and 83St.) Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 PO#634762 9. 67254 Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 reflecting an increase in the amount of $84,351.51 and seven (7) additional calendar days, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-18-002-05-22 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "New Administration Building" with Bullard Construction, Inc., as recommended by project engineer Halff Associates, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. 10. 67282 Requesting approval of Right of Entry with BLB Real Estate, Ltd as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Phase 1 Segment 1 Parcel 15 and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 11. 67273 Requesting approval for payment of Claims to the following District Vendors and authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed. 1. Magic Valley Concrete invoice totaling $199. 2 Rio Valley Pipe invoice totaling $3,400 3. Upper Valley Materials, invoices totaling $1,046.47 4. Western Data Systems, invoices totaling $7,280 12. 67309 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to Agreement No. C-HCDD1-18-004-02-06 with L&G Engineering in the amount of $85,696.71 as it relates to Management/Coordination of Field Surveys for Design and Construction of Outfalls as it relates to Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT and 7T Drainage Area Improvements. 13. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 14. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 15. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 16. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 17. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
County Judge's Office: A. 67310 Resolution honoring Texas State Representative Oscar Longoria
1. 67317 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. 67319 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 67194 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. C. 67195 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. 67047 Discussion, consideration and approval to process the University of Texas System 2018 support payment, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas System. 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 67306 Sheriff's Office (1100) B. 67285 2018-Emergency Mgmt (1100) C. 67289 2018 - Jail (1100) D. 67297 2018 - County Clerk (1100) E. 67299 2018 - County Clerk (1100) F. 67271 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice (1229) G. 67265 2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228) H. 67244 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) I. 67253 2018 - Executive Office (1100) J. 67213 2018 - Co. Comm. (1100) K. 67204 2018 - CC7 (1100) L. 67232 2018 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) M. 67258 2018 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) N. 67269 2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) O. 67243 2018 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100) P. 67215 2018 - Pct.4 Brewster Park (1351) Q. 67201 2018 - Pct.4 Parks (1100) R. 67200 2018 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) S. 67251 2018 - JP 5-1 (1100) T. 67219 2018 Constable Pct 1 (1100) U. 67210 2018 Safety Division (1100) V. 67229 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) W. 67185 2018 - Human Resources (1100) X. 67186 2018-Elections (1100) Y. 67187 2018 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) Z. 67193 2018 - JP Pct. 2, Pl 2 (1100) AA. 67118 2018 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100) BB. 67173 2018 - 332nd DC (1100) CC. 67184 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293) DD. 67157 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293) EE. 67217 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) FF. 67166 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) GG. 67181 2018- Health & Human Services (1100) II. 67126 2018 - Tax Office (1100) JJ. 67138 2018 - Budget Office (1100) KK. 67123 2018 - JP 5.1 (1100) LL. 67113 2018 Sheriff Office (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 67280 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. B. 67281 Pct 2 Alamo CRC (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC Alamo in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. C. 67283 Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Child Protection Crt in the amount of $5,708.52 to fund replacement of carpet by Matt's Building Materials. D. 67175 Veterans SRV (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Veterans SRV to fund VetraSpec software, Dell laptop for the Mercedes Veterans Office and tablecloth & case for storing in the total amount of $6,145.00 E. 67259 Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $4,553.24. F. 67199 Acceptance of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 ICA McAllen (program 134) to Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) in the amount of $502.36. 5. Planning Department: A. 67234 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. 67148 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - September 2018 7. Executive Office: A. 67168 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #034339 8. Tax Refunds: A. 67278 Account Number Payer Amount H0800.00.030.0000.00 Cenlar $3,573.33 B. 67276 Account Number Payer Amount E0154.00.000.0126.00 1511 Cenlar $4,490.96 M1950.00.042.0004.00 Affordable Homes of South Texas Inc $4,630.59 T2100.00.243.0003.05 Jose Peralez or Geena Medina-Peralez($3,195.02) University Dental Center ($1,933.12) $5,128.14 C. 67114 Account Number Payer Amount E6500.00.005.0000.02 Corelogic $2,648.75 G1800.00.000.0000.05 Wayne James A $3,285.97 I4000.99.000.0005.02 Unifirst Manufacturing Corp $13,977.13 K2400.00.000.0139.05 Royal Freight, L.P. $6,714.98 P6452.99.000.0001.01 Fries Restaurant Management, LLC. $2,933.60 T2100.00.278.0010.02 Los Companeros LLC $2,595.98 W0100.00.023.0007.01 Mr or Mrs Alberto Guerra, Jr $3,023.36 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 67154 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $2,720.00 (Requisition #380932), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 10. Headstart: A. 67099 Approval of Monthly Children's Application Report for Program Year 2018-2019 B. 67100 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: September C. 67104 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: September D. 67105 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: September E. 67098 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: September 11. Budget & Management: A. 67226 Salary Sweep (1200): Approval to transfer Road & Bridge lapsed salaries and fringes to various accounts. B. 67241 Emergency Management (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Commissioners to Emergency Management in the amount of $1,300.00 to fund MOU with Hidalgo County LEPC. 12. 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. 67255 Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 in connection with contract No. C-17-027-07-25 with NM Contracting, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -CO WIDE SERVICE SHOP PROJECT as recommended by project architect The Warren Group, Inc. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. B. 67043 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $95,092.95 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. 67141 Approval of Application for Payment No. 17 in the amount of $14,279.36 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and as reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. D. 67242 1.) Authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on 10/09/2018 agenda item 67017, request for payment submitted by B2Z Engineering; invoice 40044 in the amount of $6,851.49. P.O. 781240: Mile 17 1/2 (Russell Road); 2.) Acceptance and approval of payment for revised invoice no. 40044 submitted by B2Z Engineering in the amount of $6,757.18. Mile 17 1/2 (Russell Road) P.O. 781240. E. 67182 BCAP/PCT.1 Requesting approval of payment for Invoice# 7518011-1 in the amount of $2,230.00 as submitted by EarthCo. for professional engineering services under contract C-CAP-18-052-02-27 for Precinct 1 Martin Subdivision. F. 67167 Hidalgo County Precinct 4 requests removing the following Hidalgo County fixed assets [as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto] from current inventory list. G. 67190 The Hidalgo County Judge's office is requesting permission to remove the fixed assets listed in Exhibit A attached hereto from their current inventory listing. H. 67146 J.P. Pct. 2, Pl. 1: Honorable Judge Bobby Contreras is requesting removal of Asset Number 46302-Dell Inspiron Computer from the inventory listing. Supporting documentation is attached I. 67172 J.P. Pct. 2, Pl. 2: Requesting approval to remove fixed assets from inventory as listed in Depreciation Sheet/Exhibit attached herein. J. 67149 Pct. 4-CO2014 (1345): Acceptance and approval of payment of invoice # 18080701 submitted by Holchemont, LTD in the amount of $10,687.00 in connection with the Memorial Park Project-Phase I through P.O. #786025 - Contract C-18-023-07-03). K. 66954 Requesting approval to exercise the County's options to renew/extend the following contracts as stipulated and provided in the contracts under the same rates, terms, and conditions for the following: Vendor Extension No. Term Services Southwest Geo-Solutions Inc. dba Geo Solutions Inc. E-18-237-10-23 1 yr "Punched & Drawn Biaxial Geo-Grid Reinforcement Materials" Arguindegui Oil Co. II ltd E-18-232-10-23 1 yr "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids & Antifreeze) Products" RGV Pump & Equipment E-18-232A-10-23 1 yr "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids & Antifreeze) Products" L. 67116 Requesting authorization to enter into a 60-month capital lease agreement between Tax Office and Pitney Bowes, a BuyBoard awarded vendor through contract #496-15, for a monthly payment of $2,742.77 billed quarterly for a total of $8,228.31 through requisition# 00379968. M. 67125 Approval of an open market purchase of one (1) Cummins-Allison Jetscan Model 4065 ES Currency-Counterfeit Machine and Accessories in the amount of $2,293.05 and an Annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection Agreement in the amount of $340.00 which will include periodic inspections & preventive maintenance plus parts & labor for a combined first year total of $2,633.50 through Requisition #378072 with continuation of all future Annual Preventive Maintenance Agreements for as long as the County Clerk owns and operates this equipment. N. 67127 Requesting authority to exercise the One (1) year Renewal/Extension, as provided/stated in the current contract agreement C-16-215-12-06, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Lewis & Ellis, INC. , for the purpose of " Actuarial Consulting Services for GASB 43 and/or 45 OPEB Valuation Analysis and Part II Health Benefits Reserve Analysis” " effective: 01/01/2019 -12/31/19, new contract: E-18-252-10-23 O. 67140 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10010 in the amount of $2,183.68 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. P. 67142 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #10011 in the amount of $1,774.86 for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. Q. 67124 Requesting authority to exercise the One (1) year Renewal/Extension, as provided/stated in the current contract agreement E-17-257-12-19, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Burton, McCumber & Longoria, for the purpose of "Independent Audit Services" effective: 01/01/2019 -12/31/19, new contract: E-18-258-10-23 R. 67117 Approval of Pay Application No. 22 in the amount of $23,393.18 as submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineering. S. 67093 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Dicker Road Project 09/30/18 11327168 $ 654.46 749052 Dicker Road Project 09/30/18 11327169 $ 1,313.13 762740 Dicker Road Project 09/30/18 11327176 $ 3,616.53 778854 SH 107/BUS 281 Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project 09/30/18 11327177 $21,219.00 750481 New Courthouse-Traffic Studies/Traffic Signal Project 09/30/18 11327178 $44,302.15 785275 Regional Linear Park Project 09/30/18 11327190 $ 2,250.05 779803 T. 66933 2. Approval to exercise the one-year extension as provided in original contract C-16-379A-11-15: "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" with Ivan G. Melendez, M.D. for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with amended exhibit(s) as drafted by DA/Civil Section to clarify all services included under the rates, terms and conditions effective January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. U. 67109 Requesting approval to exercise the Sixty (60) day grace period extension, (as indicated in contract: C-17-159-09-05), for the purpose of "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemical", for Hidalgo County Health Department, under the same rates, terms and conditions with ADAPCO, Inc., effective December 15, 2018 - February 12, 2019 or upon completion of the procurement process, whichever comes first and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County. V. 66890 Requesting approval to exercise the Sixty (60) day grace period extension, (as indicated in the current lease agreement E-13-177), for the purpose of "Lease of Office Space to House Hidalgo County Urban Co. Program"; under the same rates, terms and conditions with CHCT Texas, LLC., effective: Dec. 27, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2019or upon completion of the procurement process, which ever comes first and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County. X. 67070 Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office- Fuel Cards and Drivers 2. Hidalgo County Pct No. 3 - Fuel Cards and Drivers 3. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - Enterprise Leased - Fuel Cards 4. Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HIDTA Task Force) - Fuel card/driver 5. Hidalgo County Constable Precinct No. 2 - Add Driver 6. Hidalgo County Constable Precinct No. 3 - Add Driver 7. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Add Driver
67144 2018 Justice Court Tech (1242)
66860 Constable Pct. 1 (1100) Requesting approval of 2018 membership dues with the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Inc., for 1 employee in the amount of $55.00, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to exercise the one-year extension as provided in original contract C-16-379-11-15: "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" with John Lung, M.D. for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with amended exhibit(s) as drafted by DA/Civil Section to clarify all services included under the rates, terms and conditions effective November 16, 2018, through November 15, 2019.
66603 Requesting authority to exercise the One (1) year Renewal/Extension, as provided/stated in the current contract agreement C-17-209, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Lhoist North America of Texas, LTD, for the purpose of "Lime Road Material and Services" effective: 11/21/18 -01/19/19, new contract: E-18-236-10-09.
C. 67151 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $926,643.35 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/27/18 to 10/10/18. 09/27-28/18 $ 12,373.79 10/01-03/18 $498,416.17 10/04-10/18 $415,853.39 TOTAL $926,643.35 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. D. 67152 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $35,234.60 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
District Attorney's Office: A. 66624 Proclamation declaring October 27th as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. B. 67189 DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU)(1281): 1. Approval to accept the Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant in the amount of $554,513.60, effective 09/01/2018 through 08/31/2019. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit grant funds in the amount of $554,513.60. 3. Approval to appropriate the FY 2019 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant funds.
Sheriff's Office: A. 67239 Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (1228): Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $77,123.00 from the unassigned fund balance in the Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228).
Constable Pct. #1: A. 66989 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to the Local Border Security Program 2019 (LBSP) for the amount of $32,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award from and related document. 3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 Local Border Security Program (LBSP). 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 1 Office portion of the FY 2019 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $32,000.00.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 67103 1. Requesting the Surplus of weaponry (2 service handguns) for the purpose of disposition as trade-ins toward the purchase of new weapons including the removal of said items from their inventory after acquisition transaction complete. 2. Acceptance and approval of "single source/quote from Sig Sauer [manufacturer of the weapon with re-sellers not authorized to offer trade-in against quote] for a final transaction total of $1,026.00 [cost less trade-ins detailed in supporting documentation].
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 67170 Discussion and approval of a second amendment to the Full Service Deputy Contract by and between Hidalgo County and BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC subject to the Full Service Deputy providing surety bonds in the amount of $100,000 per location and final legal review. B. 67163 Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edinburg for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services.
Elections Administration: A. 67293 Discussion on Election Updates. B. 67294 Approval of the 2018 November General Elections Service Contract between Hidalgo County and the following Entities for their elections to be held on November 6, 2018: 1. City of Palmview 2. City of Palmhurst 3. City of Weslaco 4. Hidalgo ISD 5. La Villa ISD 6. Monte Alto ISD 7. South Texas ISD 8. Weslaco ISD
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. 67290 Discussion, consideration, and action on appointment of Hidalgo County representative to the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. C. 67292 Approval to re-designate proxies for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board and submit necessary forms as follows: Alternate - Commissioner David L. Fuentes Proxy No. 1 - Armando Garza, Jr., Proxy No. 2 - Erika Reyna Proxy No. 3 - Michael Leo D. 67302 1. Requesting waiver of the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy. 2. Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Penitas.
Public Defender's Office: A. 67096 Public Defender's - TTBH(1281) 1. Approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item #66684 CC Regular on September 25, 2018. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Internal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign Amendment to Interlocal Agreement award related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $25,000.00. 5. Approval of Appropriation of Funds. 6. Approval to authorize the increase of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee, effective 10/01/18: Employee No. Dept./Prg. Slot No. Position Title Current Supplemental Pay Proposed Supplement Pay 160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II $11,600.00 $19,380.00
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 67298 Planning & Engineering (1200): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade & Step Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade & Step Title Change 210-002 0004 Engineering Technician II G10/S01 Administrative Assistant IV G10/S01 C. 67191 Criminal District Attorney: 1. Approval of corrections to Exhibit A as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/09/2018 AI-67072. 2. Approval of personnel actions listed in Exhibit B, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018. 3. Approval of the following salary increase, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary None 080-002 0001 First Assistant District Attorney Non-Classified $108,794.00 $108,794.00 None 080-015 0001 $10,171.00 $10,171.00 Create 080-007 0203 $0.00 $1,918.00 D. 67139 Constable Precinct 1 - TTBH Security Approval of clarification to agenda item # 66781, item no. 5 to clarify the budgeted salary as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary Clarify budgeted salary 291-019 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577.00 E. 67169 Public Defender - TTBH (1281): 1. Approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item # 67012 CC - Regular on October 9, 2018. 2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/15/2018: Action Employee No. Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Delete Supplemental Allowance 160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II G15S04 $19,380.00 $0.00 Add Supplemental Allowance 188239 085-019 A002 Public Defender II G15S02 $0.00 $19,320.00 F. 67183 Approval to waive the 2019 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
IT Department: A. 67171 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service plan with wireless device through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Department: Description: Employee Name/ID: Service Plan: Equipment: MDN: Comm. Pct.1 New Cell Phone Activation Roxanne Gonzalez / 219614 NATIONWIDE UNLIMITED MINS EMAIL&DATA UNL+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG UNL $69.99 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees per month Apple iPhone 7 32GB @ $.0 New Line
Urban County: A. 67133 “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase bunker gear through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO contract # 524-17), in the amount of $5,512.00 from FY 30 (2017) Mercedes Fire Stations/Equipment and city funds. B. 67132 “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase sunshades through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (contract # 512-16), in the amount of $24,091.00 from FY 30 (2017) Mercedes Parks, Recreational Facilities funds. C. 67135 Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Alamo FY’s 29 & 30 (2016 & 2017) work plans.
Health & Human Services Department: A. Health Care Funding District: 1. 67209 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a IGT transfer date of 10/31/18 and settlement date of 11/1/18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. 2. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures B. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures 2. 67097 Approval of County Indigent Health Care Program Confidentiality Agreement for the following Human Services Division staff: Employee # 061093, 104566, 123048, 157961, 168327, 229806, 096202
Emergency Management: A. 67264 1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of September 14, 2018 which caused flooding and damage to property. 2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. B. 67074 Discussion and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the Hidalgo County Local Emergency Planning Committee with approval for the County Judge to sign.
Community Service Agency: A. 67179 Discussion, consideration and action to recommend approval on contract amendment for Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) PY2018 & contract #58180002784 resulting in $105,346.00 additional funds. B. 67027 Discussion, consideration, and approval regarding revised Community Action Advisory Board Election Document, as per recommendation by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Advisory Board on September 28, 2018.
Head Start Program: A. 67106 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional One Year Term the Lease Agreement for Head Start Facility (under same terms and conditions) with Texas Valley Communities Foundation B. 67107 Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional Two Year Term the Inter-local Agreements for Head Start Facilities (under same terms and conditions) with the following School District Lessor Head Start Location Rent Amount Edcouch-Elsa ISD Edcouch Head Start Center $500.00 Edcouch-Elsa ISD Edcouch Central Kitchen $500.00 C. 67108 Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Mission Consolidated Independent School District D. 67136 Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Community Loan Center Affordable Small Dollar Loans E. 67102 Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Beginning in October (Pending Appointment: David Fuentes, Commissioner, Precinct 1 and Joseph Palacios, Commissioner, Precinct 4)
WIC: A. 67249 1. Requesting approval to amend the Regular Agenda Item #64315 from 4-3-18 on Exhibit A-1 due to errors on the original Certificate Of Acquisition (COA) done by HHSC/DSHS. 2. Requesting approval to remove the 6 incorrect State Property No. for the Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop from our WIC Inventory as listed: State Property No. Description of Property 469240 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469241 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469242 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469243 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469244 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 469245 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop 3. Requesting approval to add the 6 corrected Property No. for the Dell Latitude E5570 LT to our WIC Inventory as listed: Property No. Description of Surplus Property 469258 Latitude E5570 LT(3D1VTC2) 469259 Latitude E5570 LT(GJ1VTC2) 469260 Latitude E5570 LT(D4PTTC2) 469261 Latitude E5570 LT(B6YSTC2) 469262 Latitude E5570 LT(H5YSTC2) 469263 Latitude E5570 LT(BXKQTC2 B. 67222 Requesting approval of a one-time waiver of the Hidalgo County travel Policy section #9. Coordination of Travel a.-b.-c.-d. This is for the payment of mileage to various WIC Department employees that had to attend the mandatory TXIN Mosaic Training that was divided into 2 separate sessions on August 6-9 and August 13-16, 2018 at the McAllen Convention Center Embassy Suites, McAllen, Texas. This expense will be paid with WIC Grant funds (TXIN Extra Funding) no General funds will be used.
Planning Department: A. 67214 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. J.A. Garcia Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Juan Angel Garcia) (Minnesota Road & 3 Mile Line) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C & A Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Minnesota Road Side Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Mesquite Xrossing Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Daniel Alaniz) (FM 88 & Mile 14 North Road) No. of Lots: 5 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff along the front area of the lots discharging into existing TxDOT system. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, FM 88 paved. b. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II- Pct. 3 (Oscar & Noralinda G. Garza) (Mile 5 North Road & La Homa Road) No. of Lots: 43 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. c. Solana Verde Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & FM 88) No. of Lots: 60 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Mile 14 ½ North Road paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. d. Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase II- Pct. 3 (Everman Development, LLC) (Abram Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm sewer system discharging to an existing Regional Drainage Detention Facility. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Abram Road paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. 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 within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Mile 11 North Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road paved. b. Amended Plat of San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (San Jacinto Estates Enterprises, LLC) (Mile 14 North Road & FM 1015) No. of Lots: 45 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Mile 14 North Road and 4 internal streets are paved. c. Amigo Estates Commercial Subdivision- Pct. 4 (CRV Investments LLC) (FM 2812 & Cesar Chavez Road) No. of Lot: 1 Commercial Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention based on the approved site plan at the development permit stage. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Sewer: Yes, existing OSSF Paved: Yes, FM 2812 paved.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 67230 1. Requesting approval of a waterline access agreement and application for installation of a fire hydrant for fire protection purposes with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in San Juan, TX, with authority for the County Judge to execute the Agreement and application. 2. Approval of payment to North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in the amount of $850.00 for legal fees required to process the waterline access agreement, for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in San Juan, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Budget & Management: A. 67180 Various Departments (1100): Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective 10/15/18: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step Step Adjustment (Promotion) 160-001 0036 Procurement Specialist G09/S01 G09/S02 Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-002 0038 Detention Sergeant G04/S01 G04/S03 Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-001 0019 Lieutenant G12/S01 G12/S03 B. 67162 FY 2018 JAG Program (1282): 1. Approval to accept the FY18 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the amount of $45,971.00 and authorization for County Judge to sign and initial required documents. 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY18 JAG Award. 3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY18 JAG Award. C. 67122 Texas Vine Program (1283): Discussion, consideration, and action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Hidalgo County for the period of September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 in the amount of $28,546.78 and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents. D. 67087 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100): Approval of the revised Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. E. Budget Appropriations: 1. 67246 Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maintenance (1200) in the total amount of $94,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year. 2. 67261 Capital Projects Funds (13XX): a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and other misc. revenue from various capital project funds. b. Approval of 2018 appropriations and/or interfund transfers to fund various Capital Projects. 3. 67192 Elections Contract §31.100 (1100): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund anticipated overtime expenditures. 4. 67176 Court Reporter Services Fund (1239): Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund (1239) in the amount of $33,850.98 to fund other professional services. 5. 67134 Approval of 2018 estimated revenues and appropriation in the total amount of $179,224,293.35 for bond proceeds, bond premium, and issuance costs received for Certificate of Obligation, Series 2018A and 2018B as well as Refunding Bonds, Series 2018C.
E. 67102 Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Beginning in October (Pending Appointment: David Fuentes, Commissioner, Precinct 1 and Joseph Palacios, Commissioner, Precinct 4)
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. 67270 Discussion, consideration, action to include Armando Garza, Jr., as an approved designee to the VMS Group for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project (will now be known as VMSA Group) 2. 67240 CLARIFICATION regarding applicable funding sources to action taken on HCCC meeting of October 09, 2018 under R/AI #67085 for the end of year purchase order deadlines for MAJOR PURCHASES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2018 AND MINOR PURCHASES OF NOVEMBER 30, 2018 TO REFLECT EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEADLINES APPLY TO GRANTS, SPECIAL REVENUE AND/OR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS WHICH ALSO INCLUDE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FOOD PURCHASES. B. Pct. 1 1. 67231 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edcouch for certain improvement to FM 1015 (Mile 12 to SH107). B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 2. 67224 Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-18-196-08-14 resulting in the removal of Level Service Analysis and revised/substituted with Engineering with Preliminary Engineering, and the addition of Project Management(with an estimated cost increase/decrease of $0.00) for services under Work Authorization No.1 for the Pct 1 FM 1015 Project. 3. 67223 Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-18-195-07-31 resulting in the removal of Feasibility Studies and revised/substituted with Preliminary Engineering, and the addition of Project Management(with an estimated cost increase/decrease of $0.00) for services under Work Authorization No.1 for the Pct 1 Mile 6 (M11-SH107) Project. 4. 67158 Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance: Requesting approval for payment of claim from vendor, Frontera Materials, Inc. for Invoice # 218-12396 in the amount of $1,214.27 with authority of County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. Pct. 2 1. 67277 A. Presentation of scoring grid for RFQ/P No. 2018-164-09-05-RFV, “Prof. Engineering Services for Inspection, Material Testing, and Construction Management for the Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2": B2Z ENGINEERING SAMES, INC. GUZMAN & MUNOZ ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING, INC. EVALUATOR #1 92 85 75 EVALUATOR #2 97 75 72 EVALUATOR #3 98 80 75 TOTAL 287 240 222 RANKING B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________. D. Pct. 4 1. 67227 A. Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of "Expenditure" [which exceeds the transaction amount] for Precinct #4 in connection with the contracting of a public relations company/firm. B. Acceptance and approval of an initial two year consulting and other related services contract [$54K/yr.] between awarded vendor, ABC Consulting Group and HC-Pct #4 through county's membership/participation in Region 8 Education Service Center Cooperative Purchasing Program TIPS with authority to execute agreement subject to legal counsel's final legal review as to form including compliance with Form 1295 and insurance requirements. 2. 67110 Requesting approval of claim for the vendor identified below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as product was ordered, picked up and used [through an existing open Purchase Order] after the expiration of the contract: Vendor Invoice Date Amount Frontera 218-12217 08/22/18 $2,228.47 E. IT Department 1. 67279 Pursuant to procurement packet, requesting action to approve evaluating committee for: "Countywide Internet Connection & Connectivity" - RFP No. 2017-314-08-29-HGO including, but not limited to, the following options: A. Recommended evaluation committee as presented for consideration by IT: Leonel Torres, Network/Infrastructure Administrator Judith Escamilla, Senior IT Manager Renan Ramirez, Senior IT Manager Stan Ramos, Admin Operations Coordinator with Recommended alternate evaluator: Rigoberto Hinojosa, Director of Operations' OR, B. Other as selected/designated by Commissioners Court. 2. 67268 Requesting authorization to enter into a 12 month agreement with SmartCom Telephone, for Point-To-Point Fiber Services for the Hidalgo County Courthouse with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation and subject to compliance with Form 1295 when/if applicable. F. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 67252 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2):"An item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county" B. Requesting authority to enter into a Regional Insertion Order Agreement with approval to execute same with National CineMedia, LLC for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department for: On Screen Regional segment advertisement "Theater Advertisement" through Requisition #381003 in the total amount of $15,120.00 for the purpose of providing Public Health Awareness Outreach Services as necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of Hidalgo County and subject to Form 1295 and when applicable. With authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. 2. 67156 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Mission and Hidalgo County in connection with holding the 15th Annual Epidemiology and Immunizations Conference on Notifiable Conditions and ZIKA for purposes of Public Health and Welfare and to make the most efficient use of resources and further described and detailed in the ILA document attached herein. G. Sheriff's Office 1. 67304 A. Requesting an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services B.Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool”of professional engineering services providers required for the Design/Construction of Detention Barracks to be erected at current HC Adult Detention Facility; SCORING & EVALUATION GRID B2Z L & G ENG HALFF Evaluator 1 87 74 78 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for professional engineering services required for “DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION OF DETENTION BARRACKS TO BE ERECTED AT CURRENT HC ADULT DETENTION FACILITY”. 2. 67155 Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion from contractor, Hunt and Woodruff Construction Co., LLC, for the “Conversion of 3 Existing Cells into Padded Security Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail” as submitted and certified by engineer, Halff Associates, Project No. 2017-301-01-16 with authority for the Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign documentation. H. County Clerk 1. 67115 Requesting the continuation of the preservation of Deed and Official Records volumes 1324-1550 with Kofile Technology, Inc. through HC membership/participation with TXMAS contract #18-3602 in the amount of $572,040.00 for the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office-Req. #380507 subject to receipt/compliance with Form 1295.
Open Forum
27. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67295 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. D. 67196 C-1942-16-J; Cesar Rojas Mansanarez and Elena Cortez v Hidalgo County E. 67211 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo F. 67300 Cause No. CL-18-5022-G; Jesus Esqueda vs. County of Hidalgo and Roberto Perez G. 67307 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; Subrogation Claim against Defendant Guadalupe Ramirez H. 67160 Claim of Krystal Escalante I. 67220 Claim of San Juanita Vasquez, Angel Diaz & Sofia Diaz, a minor J. 67205 Claim of David Ochoa, Jr. K. 67207 Claim of David Ochoa
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)
29. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67296 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. D. 67197 C-1942-16-J; Cesar Rojas Mansanarez and Elena Cortez v Hidalgo County E. 67212 C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo F. 67301 Cause No. CL-18-5022-G; Jesus Esqueda vs. County of Hidalgo and Roberto Perez G. 67308 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; Subrogation Claim against Defendant Guadalupe Ramirez H. 67161 Claim of Krystal Escalante I. 67221 Claim of San Juanita Vasquez, Angel Diaz & Sofia Diaz, a minor J. 67206 Claim of David Ochoa, Jr. K. 67208 Claim of David Ochoa 30. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 31. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 32. Adjourn