Drainage District - Item 5 (Part 1 of 2)
* A portion of this item is without audio * 1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 67933 Discussion, consideration and approval of TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2019. 6. 67938 Approval of a Resolution Regarding Expenditure for Staff Luncheon. 7. 67904 Approval of longevity pay for employee # 152285 and approval of backpay ($300.00) to eligible date. 8. 67901 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 33 as it relates to the Hidalgo County Mile 3 Project and authority for Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 9. 67852 Requesting approval of Right of Entry with STT Land Co. LTD as it relates to Highway 281 & FM 88 Area-RDF and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 10. 67932 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Engineering as it relates to Pharr Mcallen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project to amend the contract to extend the termination date to November 30, 2019. 11. 67842 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-18-063-12-04, with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., as it relates to on call Professional Surveying Services on as needed basis to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on November 6, 2018 (AI#67544). 12. 67824 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, L&G Engineering, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“HCDD1 Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements” -RFB No. HCDD1-19-002-12-28, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 13. 67529 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to add language in various articles related to payment procedures and percentages for the professional engineering services agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a/ L&G Engineering, for the provision of professional engineering services for: "Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT AND 7T Drainage Area Improvements" (Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-004-02-06) as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel. 14. 67903 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CP 130 Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg A. Application for Payment No. 7 B1061-07 in the amount of $262,456.46 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22. Project Engineer: Halff Associates Inc PO#634554 15. 67885 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2 A. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $2,102.14 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956. B. Approval and Acceptance Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota/Cesar Chavez Area Drainage Improvement Project. C. Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage Release in the amount of $33,973.28 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956. 16. 67892 CIP 130 Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Ph.2 Ditch A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0424-B Parcel No.25-Pct.1 Fee Simple Right of Way. B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0424-B as noted on Item A above. 17. 67831 Consider and approve a resolution designating the Chairman of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as the authorized representative of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to give notice of intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of tax exempt obligations. 18. 67917 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 87.6 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 92.0 SAMES, Inc. 95.3 TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. 93.6 Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 91.0 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13".. 19. 67918 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. 94.6 Cortran Engineering, PLLC 89.6 South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC 90.0 CSJ Group 89.6 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16".. 20. 67919 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK SWG Engineering, LLC 90.0 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 93.3 B2Z Engineering, LLC 95.0 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation 91.6 Dannenbaum Engineering Company- McAllen LLC 91.3 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25". 21. 67920 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Perez Consulting Engineers 94.3 Halff Associates, Inc. 96.6 L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering 98.0 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 95.6 S&B Infrastructure Group, Ltd. 94.0 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34". 22. 67935 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 92.0 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 95.6 Cortran Engineering, PLLC 89.6 Strada Engineering and Copnsulting, LLC 87.6 CSJ Group 89.6 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2". 23. 67936 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Perez Consulting Engineers 94.3 Halff Associates, Inc. 96.6 L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering 98.0 TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. 93.6 SAMES, Inc. 95.3 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26". 24. 67937 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK SWG Engineering, LLC 90.0 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 93.3 Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 91.0 B2Z Engineering, LLC 95.0 South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC 90.0 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27". 25. 67940 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering 98.0 Perez Consulting Engineers 94.3 South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC 90.0 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 92.0 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 95.6 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34". 26. 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 or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. C. 67955 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services 27. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 67956 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services 28. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 29. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 30. Adjourn 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. County Judge's Office: A. AI-67902 Resolution in honor of 275th District Court Judge Juan R. Partida. B. AI-67927 Presentation in honor of years of service. C. AI-67802 Discussion and approval of the 2019 service agreement between Hidalgo County and VIDA D. AI-67914 Presentation for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (1), City of McAllen, Tx.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-67902 Resolution in honor of 275th District Court Judge Juan R. Partida. B. AI-67927 Presentation in honor of years of service. C. AI-67802 Discussion and approval of the 2019 service agreement between Hidalgo County and VIDA D. AI-67914 Presentation for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (1), City of McAllen, Tx.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 67928 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment No. 537-18-0355-00001 Amendment No. 02. The purpose of the amendment is to remove the Zika Pregnancy Registry funds in the amount of $145,000.00. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment. 3. Requesting approval to de-obligate the ZPR budget in the amount of $145,000.00. B.67845 Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Program Income budget in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019. C. 67788 Pursuant to Chapter 465 Local and Alcohol Education Programs, Sec. 465.003, presentation on the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Commission's activities. D. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures E. 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. 67658 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 Advanced UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 12-6-18 and a settlement date of 12-7-18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
District Attorney's Office: A. 67822 Approval to submit an agreement proposed to the Arizona State University (ASU) Foundation for a New American University through the Buffett-McCain Institute for funding to help support activities that combat human trafficking. B. 67797 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596401 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). C. 67796 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $540,089.20, effective 10/01/2018 thru 9/30/2019. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY2018 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant. 3. Approval to appropriate the FY2018 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant Funds.
67810 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF 2019-2023 ELECTED OFFICIAL BOND: Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk
Sheriff's Office: A. 67894 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden FY2016 (1284): 1. Approval to request special equipment in reference to OPSG FY2016 grant. 2. Approval to request the reallocation of remaining funds in the OPSG FY2016 grant. B. 67911 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden FY2017 (1284): Authorization and approval to submit budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2017. C. 67890 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden FY2016 (1284): Authorization and approval to request an extension in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2016. New termination date: February 28, 2019. D. 67820 Acceptance & Approval of payment for “Application and Certification for Payment No. 2” as (set forth below) and as submitted by Hunt & Woodruff Construction Company LLC (JOC) for the installation of privacy partitions (H&W Job # 18-002), an improvement at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Adult Detention Facility through HC's membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America contract #3-100-14. Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Due 11/01/18 H&W Job 18-002-02 $61,102.57
Constable Pct. #2: A. 67790 Approval to decare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) radars, printer, console and ballistics vest carriers from Constable Pct. 2 since the radars, printer and ballistics vest carriers cannot be recycled with approval for said disposition through the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 Office.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 67825 Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services. B. 67826 Approval and authorization to increase the change fund for the Elsa and Alamo Substation offices: * Elsa Tax Office in the amount of $200.00 * Elsa Motor Vehicle Office in the amount of $200.00 * Alamo Motor Vehicle Office in the amount of $200.00
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. 67791 Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 67786 Requesting permission by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use parking lot near the courthouse (Election Annex) for the Night of Lights Parade on Friday, December 7, 2018 (evening) D. 67913 Presentation regarding donation of a mural to the Courthouse Annex III building.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 67939 Pct. 2 Administration (1200): Approval to extend Temporary Full-Time position for 2 weeks beginning 12/15/2018 and ending 12/31/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Extend Temporary Full-Time position 122-005 T024 Administrative Assistant I 04 C. 67861 Sheriff's Office - Violence Against Women Act (1284): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary Create 280-095 0001 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0002 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0003 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0004 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0005 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance $42,521.00 (Grade 11) 2. Approval of transfer. D. 67921 District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 12/10/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade / Auto Allowance Delete 080-018 0002 Assistant District Attorney III 17 080-002 A132 $900.00 Create 080-018 0005 Assistant District Attorney IV 19 080-002 A154 $900.00 E. 67906 DA - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 080-020 0001 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0002 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0003 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0004 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0005 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0006 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0007 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0008 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0009 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0010 Court Advocate 08 2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List. F. 67893 District Clerk (1100): Approval to extend Temporary Full-Time position listed for 8 weeks beginning 11/10/2018 and ending 12/31/2018 as follows: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step/Hourly Rate Extend Temporary Full-Time position 090-001 T080 Clerk II G03S04 - $12.25/hr. G. 67874 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Sarah Peralta as a volunteer/intern under Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 6 for the period of December 4, 2018 through July 31, 2019. H. 67876 Approval of the appointment of interns from UT-RGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period of January 8, 2019 through May 7, 2019. I. 67929 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jorge Forina as a volunteer/intern under Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for the period of December 4, 2018 through December 31, 2018. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Velinda Reyes as a volunteer/intern under Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for the period of December 4, 2018 through January 26, 2019.
Urban County: A. 67798 Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of San Juan FY’s 27, 28, 29 and 30 (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) work plans. B. 67821 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional engineering services firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Progreso, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 30 & 31 (2017 & 2018) City of Progreso – Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Raba Kistner 95.00% Fulcrum Consulting Services 92.33% Melden & Hunt, Inc. 90.00% 3. Authority to negotiate professional engineering services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of professional engineering services for an Urban County Program Years 30 & 31 (2017 & 2018) City of Progreso – Street Improvements project. C. 67819 Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with GNH Company, LLC in the amount of $205,827.50. UCP Fiscal Year 30 (2017) Donna-Street Improvement funds will be utilized. D. 67889 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295 , when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program on behalf of City of La Joya is requesting authority to purchase equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Houston-Galveston-Area Council approved vendor, Municipal Emergency Services (H-GAC Contract #EE08-17) in the amount of $19,812.08 (quote attached hereto), freight/delivery will not be charged. City of La Joya UCP Years 30 & 31(2017 & 2018) Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 67928 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment No. 537-18-0355-00001 Amendment No. 02. The purpose of the amendment is to remove the Zika Pregnancy Registry funds in the amount of $145,000.00. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment. 3. Requesting approval to de-obligate the ZPR budget in the amount of $145,000.00. B. 67845 Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Program Income budget in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019. C. 67788 Pursuant to Chapter 465 Local and Alcohol Education Programs, Sec. 465.003, presentation on the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Commission's activities. D. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures E. 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. 67658 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 Advanced UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 12-6-18 and a settlement date of 12-7-18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
Community Service Agency: A. 67860 Authorization to apply for the 2018 augmentation grant from the Corporation of National and Community Service to ensure compliance with criminal history check requirements. A. Retired Senior Volunteer Program B. Senior Companion Program C. Foster Grandparent Program B. 67818 Discussion, consideration, and action on amendment to the FY 2018 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) contract No. 58180002784 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2018, with authorization for Judge Ramon Garcia and Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
WIC: A. 67857 Requesting approval for payment for the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. VENDOR LOCATION METER/ACCOUNT # SERVICE DATE OBJECT AMOUNT City of Roma 2891 E. Grant St. 15-000041-00 9/29/2018- 09/30/2018 411 $2.86 B. 67817 Approval to accept from the WIC State Office a 2019 Ford Escape as part of the Hidalgo County WIC Program Inventory with authority for Executive Officer and/or WIC Director to sign documents.
Planning Department: A. 67795 1. Pipeline and Utility Permit a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lots 13 and 14 Block 65 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Pct. 4) (Curve Road & Tower Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Curve Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line extension south of Curve Road.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 67865 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 41 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. B. 67807 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 65 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 67703 1. Requesting approval to rescind the action taken by Commissioners' Court on November 6, 2018 AI#67533, for approval to enter into a license agreement. 2. Requesting approval to enter into a License Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Pharr San Juan Alamo Independent School District to allow the County to modify and utilize an existing parking facility on PSJA ISD property by general public users of the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park-Phase I.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. 67872 Requesting approval of a "Possession and Use Agreement For Transportation Purposes with Additional Payment of Independent Consideration" between Texas Department of Transportation and The County of Hidalgo for the purpose of constructing a portion of Highway No. FM 494.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: B. 67952 Authorization for court members to sign resolutions on behalf of Commissioner Palacios C. 67883 1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 2, FM 1925 Project, Contract No. C-13-336-12-10 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., resulting in a reduction in scope of services reducing the Work Authorization amount by $70,686.52. 2. Requesting approval of Supplemental No. 3 to amend Agreement for Professional Services, FM 1925 Project, Contract No. C-13-336-12-10 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., resulting in an extension of Agreement termination date from December 09, 2018 to December 09, 2020.
Budget & Management: A. 67931 Discussion, consideration and approval of TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2019. B. 67875 Texas VINE Grant (1283): Approval to submit the FY19 Texas Vine Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,136.69 (1st Quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. 67934 Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 111.070, approval of emergency appropriation from the General Fund - Fund Balance in the amount of $600,000.00 for emergency related expenditures
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 67855 Requesting approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose", pursuant to the Tx. Constitution, Art. 3, Sec. 52, to include, but not limited to a shadow box, frames and accessories for display so as to document and inform taxpayers and general public [visiting the Purchasing Dept.] of the concerted County efforts in the design and construction of a New Count Courthouse with all acquisitions to be procured through the requisition and purchase order protocols. B. Hidalgo County 1. 67849 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)...'an item that can be obtained from only one source' and approval of a Sole Source Declaration for "PALM VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER" for the provision of: impoundment and the Quarantine of Small Animals in Hidalgo County; B. Requesting approval of Contract # C-18-289-12-04 with Palm Valley Animal Center Sole Source vendor (approved by HCCC in 02/2011) for “Hidalgo County - Impoundment and Quarantine of Small Animals” effective January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2021 with terms, rates and conditions as stated in proposal and made part of the agreement by reference and subject to all required forms such as 1295. 2. 67873 Presentation of bids received as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein, and authorization and approval to award the contract to the responsible bidder, Los Tesoros Investments I, LTD., submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for Request for Bid titled: "Lease Office Space to House Hidalgo County Urban County Program" through project no.: 2018-187a-10-31-SGS. 3. 67812 a. Presentation of the scoring and evaluation grid (for the purposes of ranking for award by CC) of the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals (RFP 2018-254-10-31) for "COBRA Administration Services" for Hidalgo County (including all funding sources, programs, agencies & entities)" PARTICIPANT GRADE/SCORE RANK Connect Your Care 91 Discovery Benefits 63.67 Wage Works 85.67 b. Award of the "COBRA Administration Services" with authority to finalize and/or negotiate (if required) an Agreement. 4. 67789 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Draft Procurement Packet [i.e., legal notice, requirements/scope of services, evaluation criteria] for Hidalgo County "Medicare Supplement and/or Medicare Advantage" RFP 2018-275-12-26-YZV including the re-advertising of project if necessary and/or required. C. Executive Office 1. 67816 Acceptance and approval of invoices of Premium/Fees and attached hereto as 2019-2020 Coverage Summary for Property and Casualty Insurance Policies in the total amounts of $747,638.00 McGriff Siebles & Williams of Texas, Inc. and $1,912,311.00 to Montalvo Insurance Agency effective January 01, 2019 through January 01, 2020 with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor with the authority for County Executive Officer to sign any applicable documentation received throughout term of insurance coverage. D. Pct. 1 1. 67948 Approval and award of services for the build back of Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Building East Wing in the amount of $326,724.55 through HC's membership/participation with Buyboard contract #520-16 awarded JOC vendor, Noble Texas Builders subject to final price verifications and any other required documentation through the Purchase Order protocols including the review of pricing by project engineer, Halff & Associates. 2. 67837 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the graded and evaluated submissions for RFQ/P No. 2018-181A-10-31-YSS Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility. Submitting Vendors Recommendation by Evaluator #1 Recommendation by Evaluator #2 Recommendation by Evaluator #3 Sum of Evaluator's Ranking Final Rank E-Con Group, LLC 1 1 1 3 1 Peacock General Contractors, Inc. 2 2 2 6 2 Tri-Gen Construction, Inc. 4 3 3 10 3 Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. 5 6 6 17 6 NM Contracting, LLC 6 4 5 15 5 Holchemont, LTD 3 5 4 12 4 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________________ for Construction Management at risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility. E. Pct. 2 1. 67949 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of Prof. Engineering Services for the "Valle Alto Park-Youth Facility Project" for Pct. 2 with B2Z Engineering, LLC. [as approved for negotiations on CC 11/20/18 ]. b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $99,093.36 (C-18-291-12-04), for the "Valle Alto Park-Youth Facility Project," for Pct. 2 with B2Z Engineering, LLC. c. Pursuant to contract no., C-18-291-12-04 to "Valle Alto Park-Youth Facility Project:," with B2Z Engineering, Inc. (Article 14), a request to HCCC to approve and permit the project engineer, the subcontracting of the following professional services providers: Channin Engineering, LLC, M Garcia Engineering, LLC, Trinity MEP Engineering, LLC 2. 67916 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of October 25, 2018, submitted by NM Contracting, LLC, awarded contractor for the County Wide Service Shop Facility Project, and as certified by project architect The Warren Group Architects, Inc under Contract No. C-17-027-07-25. F. Pct. 4 1. 67891 Discussion, consideration and approval of a Facility Use Agreement between Hidalgo County and American Red Cross for sites and facilities located in Pct. 4 with authority to execute document(s) by County Judge, Court Member or Executive Officer. 2. 67880 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [subject to TxDOT's written notice of request for federal funding prior to release of packets to interested vendors/parties which may prompt the changing of applicable dates] for: North Alamo Realignment Project (from FM 1925 to 0.54 miles N) in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, RFB No 2018-276-12-26, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required. G. Sheriff's Office 1. 67823 A. Ratification of Purchase Order #789539 issued on 11-27-18 for hemodialysis treatments required for an inmate [post hospitalization] inasmuch as existing contract had expired with rates under said agreement honored until action on new agreement by HCCC contained herein and below; B. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(4) and as also required by Texas Administrative Code-Title 37, Chapter 273, Rule 273.1 in connection with inmates requiring hemodialysis treatments due to renal failure pre-existing prior to detention or diagnosed while in detention; C. Approval of an agreement with USRC Edinburg, LP for Hemodialysis treatments (for already on-going before incarceration or as diagnosed and prescribed by physicians) for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to include Single Patient Agreements with authority for Sheriff and/or Chief Deputy to sign said agreements on an "as needed basis:. 2. 67833 Authority and approval to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement (E-18-031-12-19) for the purposes of Psychological Evaluations Services for Detention, Patrol & Communication Officers at Sheriff's Office", under the same rates, terms and conditions with Gregorio Pina< III, PhD effective 01/03/19 and expires 03/03/19 or upon completion of the procurement process (whichever comes first) and is in the best interest of Hidalgo County. 3. 67827 Acceptance and approval of a Tenant Estoppel Certificate with authority for County Judge to execute document in connection with the "Lease of Tower Space - FM 1925 & Rooth Road" - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with O. E. Investments, Ltd. - E-18-017-02-20. H. Co. Wide 1. 67605 Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to Contract [C-18-082-04-24] between County and Vendor to reflect name change of company from TIBH Industries, Inc to Workquest.
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67784 Claim of Angela M. Vallejo D. 67838 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00348; Estate of Gabriel Miranda, Jr. v Harlingen CISD, et al E. 67887 C-0043-17-H; Cherie Santoyo et al v Hidalgo County, Texas and Medardo Villarreal F. 67953 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services G. 67867 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. H. 67868 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. I. 67870 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project T-18. 27. 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)
28. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67785 Claim of Angela M. Vallejo D. 67839 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00348; Estate of Gabriel Miranda, Jr. v Harlingen CISD, et al E. 67888 C-0043-17-H; Cherie Santoyo et al v Hidalgo County, Texas and Medardo Villarreal F. 67954 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services G. 67866 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. H. 67869 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. I. 67871 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project T-18. 29. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 30. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 31. Adjourn
Drainage District - Item 5 (Part 1 of 2)
* A portion of this item is without audio * 1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 67933 Discussion, consideration and approval of TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2019. 6. 67938 Approval of a Resolution Regarding Expenditure for Staff Luncheon. 7. 67904 Approval of longevity pay for employee # 152285 and approval of backpay ($300.00) to eligible date. 8. 67901 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 33 as it relates to the Hidalgo County Mile 3 Project and authority for Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 9. 67852 Requesting approval of Right of Entry with STT Land Co. LTD as it relates to Highway 281 & FM 88 Area-RDF and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 10. 67932 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Engineering as it relates to Pharr Mcallen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project to amend the contract to extend the termination date to November 30, 2019. 11. 67842 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-18-063-12-04, with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., as it relates to on call Professional Surveying Services on as needed basis to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on November 6, 2018 (AI#67544). 12. 67824 Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, L&G Engineering, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“HCDD1 Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements” -RFB No. HCDD1-19-002-12-28, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 13. 67529 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to add language in various articles related to payment procedures and percentages for the professional engineering services agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a/ L&G Engineering, for the provision of professional engineering services for: "Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT AND 7T Drainage Area Improvements" (Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-004-02-06) as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel. 14. 67903 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CP 130 Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg A. Application for Payment No. 7 B1061-07 in the amount of $262,456.46 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22. Project Engineer: Halff Associates Inc PO#634554 15. 67885 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CIP 133 Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2 A. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $2,102.14 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956. B. Approval and Acceptance Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota/Cesar Chavez Area Drainage Improvement Project. C. Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage Release in the amount of $33,973.28 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#631956. 16. 67892 CIP 130 Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Ph.2 Ditch A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0424-B Parcel No.25-Pct.1 Fee Simple Right of Way. B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0424-B as noted on Item A above. 17. 67831 Consider and approve a resolution designating the Chairman of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as the authorized representative of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to give notice of intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of tax exempt obligations. 18. 67917 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 87.6 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 92.0 SAMES, Inc. 95.3 TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. 93.6 Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 91.0 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13".. 19. 67918 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. 94.6 Cortran Engineering, PLLC 89.6 South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC 90.0 CSJ Group 89.6 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16".. 20. 67919 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK SWG Engineering, LLC 90.0 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 93.3 B2Z Engineering, LLC 95.0 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation 91.6 Dannenbaum Engineering Company- McAllen LLC 91.3 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25". 21. 67920 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Perez Consulting Engineers 94.3 Halff Associates, Inc. 96.6 L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering 98.0 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 95.6 S&B Infrastructure Group, Ltd. 94.0 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34". 22. 67935 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 92.0 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 95.6 Cortran Engineering, PLLC 89.6 Strada Engineering and Copnsulting, LLC 87.6 CSJ Group 89.6 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2". 23. 67936 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Perez Consulting Engineers 94.3 Halff Associates, Inc. 96.6 L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering 98.0 TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. 93.6 SAMES, Inc. 95.3 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26". 24. 67937 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK SWG Engineering, LLC 90.0 Melden & Hunt, Inc. 93.3 Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 91.0 B2Z Engineering, LLC 95.0 South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC 90.0 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27". 25. 67940 A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering 98.0 Perez Consulting Engineers 94.3 South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC 90.0 Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC 92.0 Javier Hinojosa Engineering 95.6 C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34". 26. 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 or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. C. 67955 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services 27. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 67956 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services 28. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 29. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 30. Adjourn 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. County Judge's Office: A. AI-67902 Resolution in honor of 275th District Court Judge Juan R. Partida. B. AI-67927 Presentation in honor of years of service. C. AI-67802 Discussion and approval of the 2019 service agreement between Hidalgo County and VIDA D. AI-67914 Presentation for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (1), City of McAllen, Tx.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-67902 Resolution in honor of 275th District Court Judge Juan R. Partida. B. AI-67927 Presentation in honor of years of service. C. AI-67802 Discussion and approval of the 2019 service agreement between Hidalgo County and VIDA D. AI-67914 Presentation for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (1), City of McAllen, Tx.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 67928 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment No. 537-18-0355-00001 Amendment No. 02. The purpose of the amendment is to remove the Zika Pregnancy Registry funds in the amount of $145,000.00. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment. 3. Requesting approval to de-obligate the ZPR budget in the amount of $145,000.00. B.67845 Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Program Income budget in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019. C. 67788 Pursuant to Chapter 465 Local and Alcohol Education Programs, Sec. 465.003, presentation on the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Commission's activities. D. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures E. 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. 67658 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 Advanced UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 12-6-18 and a settlement date of 12-7-18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
District Attorney's Office: A. 67822 Approval to submit an agreement proposed to the Arizona State University (ASU) Foundation for a New American University through the Buffett-McCain Institute for funding to help support activities that combat human trafficking. B. 67797 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596401 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). C. 67796 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $540,089.20, effective 10/01/2018 thru 9/30/2019. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY2018 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant. 3. Approval to appropriate the FY2018 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant Funds.
67810 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF 2019-2023 ELECTED OFFICIAL BOND: Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk
Sheriff's Office: A. 67894 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden FY2016 (1284): 1. Approval to request special equipment in reference to OPSG FY2016 grant. 2. Approval to request the reallocation of remaining funds in the OPSG FY2016 grant. B. 67911 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden FY2017 (1284): Authorization and approval to submit budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2017. C. 67890 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden FY2016 (1284): Authorization and approval to request an extension in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2016. New termination date: February 28, 2019. D. 67820 Acceptance & Approval of payment for “Application and Certification for Payment No. 2” as (set forth below) and as submitted by Hunt & Woodruff Construction Company LLC (JOC) for the installation of privacy partitions (H&W Job # 18-002), an improvement at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Adult Detention Facility through HC's membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America contract #3-100-14. Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Due 11/01/18 H&W Job 18-002-02 $61,102.57
Constable Pct. #2: A. 67790 Approval to decare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) radars, printer, console and ballistics vest carriers from Constable Pct. 2 since the radars, printer and ballistics vest carriers cannot be recycled with approval for said disposition through the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 Office.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 67825 Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services. B. 67826 Approval and authorization to increase the change fund for the Elsa and Alamo Substation offices: * Elsa Tax Office in the amount of $200.00 * Elsa Motor Vehicle Office in the amount of $200.00 * Alamo Motor Vehicle Office in the amount of $200.00
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. 67791 Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House. 3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 67786 Requesting permission by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use parking lot near the courthouse (Election Annex) for the Night of Lights Parade on Friday, December 7, 2018 (evening) D. 67913 Presentation regarding donation of a mural to the Courthouse Annex III building.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 67939 Pct. 2 Administration (1200): Approval to extend Temporary Full-Time position for 2 weeks beginning 12/15/2018 and ending 12/31/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Extend Temporary Full-Time position 122-005 T024 Administrative Assistant I 04 C. 67861 Sheriff's Office - Violence Against Women Act (1284): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary Create 280-095 0001 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0002 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0003 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0004 Deputy Sheriff $44,577.00 Create 280-095 0005 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance $42,521.00 (Grade 11) 2. Approval of transfer. D. 67921 District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 12/10/2018: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade / Auto Allowance Delete 080-018 0002 Assistant District Attorney III 17 080-002 A132 $900.00 Create 080-018 0005 Assistant District Attorney IV 19 080-002 A154 $900.00 E. 67906 DA - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 080-020 0001 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0002 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0003 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0004 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0005 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0006 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0007 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0008 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0009 Court Advocate 08 Create 080-020 0010 Court Advocate 08 2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List. F. 67893 District Clerk (1100): Approval to extend Temporary Full-Time position listed for 8 weeks beginning 11/10/2018 and ending 12/31/2018 as follows: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step/Hourly Rate Extend Temporary Full-Time position 090-001 T080 Clerk II G03S04 - $12.25/hr. G. 67874 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Sarah Peralta as a volunteer/intern under Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 6 for the period of December 4, 2018 through July 31, 2019. H. 67876 Approval of the appointment of interns from UT-RGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period of January 8, 2019 through May 7, 2019. I. 67929 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jorge Forina as a volunteer/intern under Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for the period of December 4, 2018 through December 31, 2018. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Velinda Reyes as a volunteer/intern under Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for the period of December 4, 2018 through January 26, 2019.
Urban County: A. 67798 Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of San Juan FY’s 27, 28, 29 and 30 (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) work plans. B. 67821 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional engineering services firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Progreso, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 30 & 31 (2017 & 2018) City of Progreso – Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Raba Kistner 95.00% Fulcrum Consulting Services 92.33% Melden & Hunt, Inc. 90.00% 3. Authority to negotiate professional engineering services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of professional engineering services for an Urban County Program Years 30 & 31 (2017 & 2018) City of Progreso – Street Improvements project. C. 67819 Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with GNH Company, LLC in the amount of $205,827.50. UCP Fiscal Year 30 (2017) Donna-Street Improvement funds will be utilized. D. 67889 “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295 , when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program on behalf of City of La Joya is requesting authority to purchase equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Houston-Galveston-Area Council approved vendor, Municipal Emergency Services (H-GAC Contract #EE08-17) in the amount of $19,812.08 (quote attached hereto), freight/delivery will not be charged. City of La Joya UCP Years 30 & 31(2017 & 2018) Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized.
Health & Human Services Department: A. 67928 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment No. 537-18-0355-00001 Amendment No. 02. The purpose of the amendment is to remove the Zika Pregnancy Registry funds in the amount of $145,000.00. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Public Health Zika Response contract amendment. 3. Requesting approval to de-obligate the ZPR budget in the amount of $145,000.00. B. 67845 Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Program Income budget in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019. C. 67788 Pursuant to Chapter 465 Local and Alcohol Education Programs, Sec. 465.003, presentation on the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Commission's activities. D. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures E. 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. 67658 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 Advanced UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 12-6-18 and a settlement date of 12-7-18. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
Community Service Agency: A. 67860 Authorization to apply for the 2018 augmentation grant from the Corporation of National and Community Service to ensure compliance with criminal history check requirements. A. Retired Senior Volunteer Program B. Senior Companion Program C. Foster Grandparent Program B. 67818 Discussion, consideration, and action on amendment to the FY 2018 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) contract No. 58180002784 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2018, with authorization for Judge Ramon Garcia and Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
WIC: A. 67857 Requesting approval for payment for the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. VENDOR LOCATION METER/ACCOUNT # SERVICE DATE OBJECT AMOUNT City of Roma 2891 E. Grant St. 15-000041-00 9/29/2018- 09/30/2018 411 $2.86 B. 67817 Approval to accept from the WIC State Office a 2019 Ford Escape as part of the Hidalgo County WIC Program Inventory with authority for Executive Officer and/or WIC Director to sign documents.
Planning Department: A. 67795 1. Pipeline and Utility Permit a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lots 13 and 14 Block 65 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Pct. 4) (Curve Road & Tower Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Curve Road. Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line extension south of Curve Road.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 67865 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 41 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. B. 67807 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 65 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 67703 1. Requesting approval to rescind the action taken by Commissioners' Court on November 6, 2018 AI#67533, for approval to enter into a license agreement. 2. Requesting approval to enter into a License Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Pharr San Juan Alamo Independent School District to allow the County to modify and utilize an existing parking facility on PSJA ISD property by general public users of the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park-Phase I.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. 67872 Requesting approval of a "Possession and Use Agreement For Transportation Purposes with Additional Payment of Independent Consideration" between Texas Department of Transportation and The County of Hidalgo for the purpose of constructing a portion of Highway No. FM 494.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: B. 67952 Authorization for court members to sign resolutions on behalf of Commissioner Palacios C. 67883 1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 2, FM 1925 Project, Contract No. C-13-336-12-10 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., resulting in a reduction in scope of services reducing the Work Authorization amount by $70,686.52. 2. Requesting approval of Supplemental No. 3 to amend Agreement for Professional Services, FM 1925 Project, Contract No. C-13-336-12-10 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., resulting in an extension of Agreement termination date from December 09, 2018 to December 09, 2020.
Budget & Management: A. 67931 Discussion, consideration and approval of TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2019. B. 67875 Texas VINE Grant (1283): Approval to submit the FY19 Texas Vine Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,136.69 (1st Quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. 67934 Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 111.070, approval of emergency appropriation from the General Fund - Fund Balance in the amount of $600,000.00 for emergency related expenditures
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 67855 Requesting approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose", pursuant to the Tx. Constitution, Art. 3, Sec. 52, to include, but not limited to a shadow box, frames and accessories for display so as to document and inform taxpayers and general public [visiting the Purchasing Dept.] of the concerted County efforts in the design and construction of a New Count Courthouse with all acquisitions to be procured through the requisition and purchase order protocols. B. Hidalgo County 1. 67849 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)...'an item that can be obtained from only one source' and approval of a Sole Source Declaration for "PALM VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER" for the provision of: impoundment and the Quarantine of Small Animals in Hidalgo County; B. Requesting approval of Contract # C-18-289-12-04 with Palm Valley Animal Center Sole Source vendor (approved by HCCC in 02/2011) for “Hidalgo County - Impoundment and Quarantine of Small Animals” effective January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2021 with terms, rates and conditions as stated in proposal and made part of the agreement by reference and subject to all required forms such as 1295. 2. 67873 Presentation of bids received as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein, and authorization and approval to award the contract to the responsible bidder, Los Tesoros Investments I, LTD., submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for Request for Bid titled: "Lease Office Space to House Hidalgo County Urban County Program" through project no.: 2018-187a-10-31-SGS. 3. 67812 a. Presentation of the scoring and evaluation grid (for the purposes of ranking for award by CC) of the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals (RFP 2018-254-10-31) for "COBRA Administration Services" for Hidalgo County (including all funding sources, programs, agencies & entities)" PARTICIPANT GRADE/SCORE RANK Connect Your Care 91 Discovery Benefits 63.67 Wage Works 85.67 b. Award of the "COBRA Administration Services" with authority to finalize and/or negotiate (if required) an Agreement. 4. 67789 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Draft Procurement Packet [i.e., legal notice, requirements/scope of services, evaluation criteria] for Hidalgo County "Medicare Supplement and/or Medicare Advantage" RFP 2018-275-12-26-YZV including the re-advertising of project if necessary and/or required. C. Executive Office 1. 67816 Acceptance and approval of invoices of Premium/Fees and attached hereto as 2019-2020 Coverage Summary for Property and Casualty Insurance Policies in the total amounts of $747,638.00 McGriff Siebles & Williams of Texas, Inc. and $1,912,311.00 to Montalvo Insurance Agency effective January 01, 2019 through January 01, 2020 with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor with the authority for County Executive Officer to sign any applicable documentation received throughout term of insurance coverage. D. Pct. 1 1. 67948 Approval and award of services for the build back of Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Building East Wing in the amount of $326,724.55 through HC's membership/participation with Buyboard contract #520-16 awarded JOC vendor, Noble Texas Builders subject to final price verifications and any other required documentation through the Purchase Order protocols including the review of pricing by project engineer, Halff & Associates. 2. 67837 A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the graded and evaluated submissions for RFQ/P No. 2018-181A-10-31-YSS Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility. Submitting Vendors Recommendation by Evaluator #1 Recommendation by Evaluator #2 Recommendation by Evaluator #3 Sum of Evaluator's Ranking Final Rank E-Con Group, LLC 1 1 1 3 1 Peacock General Contractors, Inc. 2 2 2 6 2 Tri-Gen Construction, Inc. 4 3 3 10 3 Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. 5 6 6 17 6 NM Contracting, LLC 6 4 5 15 5 Holchemont, LTD 3 5 4 12 4 B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________________ for Construction Management at risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility. E. Pct. 2 1. 67949 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of Prof. Engineering Services for the "Valle Alto Park-Youth Facility Project" for Pct. 2 with B2Z Engineering, LLC. [as approved for negotiations on CC 11/20/18 ]. b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $99,093.36 (C-18-291-12-04), for the "Valle Alto Park-Youth Facility Project," for Pct. 2 with B2Z Engineering, LLC. c. Pursuant to contract no., C-18-291-12-04 to "Valle Alto Park-Youth Facility Project:," with B2Z Engineering, Inc. (Article 14), a request to HCCC to approve and permit the project engineer, the subcontracting of the following professional services providers: Channin Engineering, LLC, M Garcia Engineering, LLC, Trinity MEP Engineering, LLC 2. 67916 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of October 25, 2018, submitted by NM Contracting, LLC, awarded contractor for the County Wide Service Shop Facility Project, and as certified by project architect The Warren Group Architects, Inc under Contract No. C-17-027-07-25. F. Pct. 4 1. 67891 Discussion, consideration and approval of a Facility Use Agreement between Hidalgo County and American Red Cross for sites and facilities located in Pct. 4 with authority to execute document(s) by County Judge, Court Member or Executive Officer. 2. 67880 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [subject to TxDOT's written notice of request for federal funding prior to release of packets to interested vendors/parties which may prompt the changing of applicable dates] for: North Alamo Realignment Project (from FM 1925 to 0.54 miles N) in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, RFB No 2018-276-12-26, including re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required. G. Sheriff's Office 1. 67823 A. Ratification of Purchase Order #789539 issued on 11-27-18 for hemodialysis treatments required for an inmate [post hospitalization] inasmuch as existing contract had expired with rates under said agreement honored until action on new agreement by HCCC contained herein and below; B. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(4) and as also required by Texas Administrative Code-Title 37, Chapter 273, Rule 273.1 in connection with inmates requiring hemodialysis treatments due to renal failure pre-existing prior to detention or diagnosed while in detention; C. Approval of an agreement with USRC Edinburg, LP for Hemodialysis treatments (for already on-going before incarceration or as diagnosed and prescribed by physicians) for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to include Single Patient Agreements with authority for Sheriff and/or Chief Deputy to sign said agreements on an "as needed basis:. 2. 67833 Authority and approval to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement (E-18-031-12-19) for the purposes of Psychological Evaluations Services for Detention, Patrol & Communication Officers at Sheriff's Office", under the same rates, terms and conditions with Gregorio Pina< III, PhD effective 01/03/19 and expires 03/03/19 or upon completion of the procurement process (whichever comes first) and is in the best interest of Hidalgo County. 3. 67827 Acceptance and approval of a Tenant Estoppel Certificate with authority for County Judge to execute document in connection with the "Lease of Tower Space - FM 1925 & Rooth Road" - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with O. E. Investments, Ltd. - E-18-017-02-20. H. Co. Wide 1. 67605 Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to Contract [C-18-082-04-24] between County and Vendor to reflect name change of company from TIBH Industries, Inc to Workquest.
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67784 Claim of Angela M. Vallejo D. 67838 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00348; Estate of Gabriel Miranda, Jr. v Harlingen CISD, et al E. 67887 C-0043-17-H; Cherie Santoyo et al v Hidalgo County, Texas and Medardo Villarreal F. 67953 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services G. 67867 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. H. 67868 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. I. 67870 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project T-18. 27. 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)
28. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 67785 Claim of Angela M. Vallejo D. 67839 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00348; Estate of Gabriel Miranda, Jr. v Harlingen CISD, et al E. 67888 C-0043-17-H; Cherie Santoyo et al v Hidalgo County, Texas and Medardo Villarreal F. 67954 Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services G. 67866 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid. H. 67869 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia. I. 67871 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project T-18. 29. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 30. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 31. Adjourn