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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
December 11, 2018
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 68058   Resolution in Honor of Israel "Buddy" Silva, Jr. for 40 years of public service to Hidalgo County
 
6.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 68005   HIDTA (1252 and 1254)
1. Authorization and approval for execution of Fiduciary Agreement for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HCCDAO) to act as a Fiduciary on behalf of the Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
2. Authorization for Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. to sign on behalf of the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HCCDAO)and Commander Juan Sifuentes on behalf of Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
3. Authorization to submit the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program Subrecipient Award Letter.
 
7.   County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A. 68036   REQUESTING APPROVAL OF 2019 ELECTED OFFICIAL BONDS:
Juan Jose Peña, Jr. - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, Pl. 2
Rodolfo Gonzalez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
Lita L. Leo - Hidalgo County Treasurer
Alfredo Zamarripa - Hidalgo County Chief Deputy Treasurer
 
8.   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. 68060  
Safe Haven for Kids(1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $75,000.00 from Safe Haven for Kids.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to Safe Haven for Kids.
3. Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $ 75,000.00 from Economic Development Acct.
4. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $75,000.00 to Safe Haven for Kids after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C. 68018   1. Approval of 2018 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
a. Chubb/Westchester Surplus Lines in the amount of $40,749.32,
b. Axis Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $50,936.65,
c. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London Company in the amount of $25,468.25.

2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018 in the amount of $117,154.22 for anticipated expenditures related to the June 2018 event.
 
9.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 68066   County Judge (1100):
Approval of personnel actions as per Exhibit A, effective 01/01/2019.
 
C. 68065   Executive Office (1100/1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 1/01/2019:
Action Dept/Program Slot Current Position Title Grade Proposed Position Title Grade
Create 125-001 0023 - - Administrative Assistant IV 10
Create 125-030 0004 - - Coordinator IV 15
Reclassify 125-030 0002 Analyst III 14 Program Manager III 17

2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer the following employees pursuant to Section 3.16 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 1/01/2019:
FROM TO
Emp No. Dept/Program Slot No. Position Title Grade Dept/Program Slot No. Position Title Grade
208329 124-007 0068 Director of Administration 17 125-030 0002 Program Manager III 17
188409 124-007 0067 Right of Way Agent 15 125-030 0004 Coordinator IV 15
187844 110-006 0029 Administrative Assistant IV 10 125-001 0023 Administrative Assistant IV 10
 
D. 67910   Criminal District Attorney (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval and for Calendar Year 2019:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Proposed Budgeted Salary
Create 080-002 0155 Legal Assistant Non-Classified $26,796.00
 
E. 68012   Health Clinics (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 340-003 TBD Epidemiologist III 17

2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List.
 
F. 67896   Pct. 1 Administration (1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step
Create 121-004 TBD Administrative Assistant I G04S03

2. Approval for employee no. 222380 to continue employment in this slot (Administrative Assistant I), effective 01/01/2019.

District Attorney (1100):
3. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step
Create 080-002 TBD Courier G03S04

Sheriff's Office (1100):
4. Approval to create five (5) Temporary Full-Time positions for 52 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 12/31/2019, as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. # Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer $35,940.00
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer $35,940.00
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer $35,940.00
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer $35,940.00
Create 280-002 TBD Detention Officer $35,940.00

5. Approval for employee no. 230723 and employee no. 230758 to continue employment in two of these slots (Detention Officer), effective 01/01/2019.

Elections (1100):
6. Approval to create fourteen (14) Temporary Full-Time positions for 52 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 12/31/2019, as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S07
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S07
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S07
Create 130-001 TBD Clerk I G01S07
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician G04S02
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician G04S02
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician G04S02
Create 130-001 TBD Elections Surveyor Technician G04S01

7. Approval for employee no. 213063, 224928, 216399, 205656, 213578, and 212946 to Clerk I slots, and employee no. 221077, 229229 and 229385 to Elections Surveyor Technician slots to continue employment effective 01/01/2019.

Pct. 2 Administration (1200):
8. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time positions for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step
Create 122-005 TBD Administrative Assistant I G04S02

9. Approval for employee no. 228303 to continue employment in this slot (Administrative Assistant I), effective 01/01/2019.

Tax Office (1100):
10. Approval to create six (6) Temporary Full-Time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 03/31/2019, as follows:
Actions Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Hourly Rate
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 140-001 TBD Clerk I G01S08

11. Approval for employee no. 230391, 230421, 230405, 230529, 230502 and 231916 to continue employment in Clerk I slots, effective 01/01/2019.

Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
12. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step
Create 123-005 TBD Road Maintenance Foreman G13S01

Health Benefits ADM (2201):
13. Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 3 weeks beginning 12/11/2018 and ending 12/31/2018 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step
Create 115-009 T013 Clerk I G01S08
Create 115-009 T014 Clerk I G01S08

Health Benefits ADM (2201):
14. Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 03/31/2019 as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Hourly Rate
Create 115-009 TBD Clerk I G01S08
Create 115-009 TBD Clerk I G01S08
 
G. 68014   Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200)/Parks (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step
Delete 123-005 0047 Truck Driver II G06S01
Delete 123-008 0008 Maintenance I G03S09
Create 123-005 TBD Truck Driver III G08S01
Create 123-008 TBD Maintenance II G05S01
 
H. 68019   Pct. 4 Road Maintenance/Drainage Improvement Project (1200) Sanitation (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade
Title Change 124-007 0061 Director, Field Operations I 16 Assistant Director, Field Operations II 16
Delete 124-007 0072 Program Manager III 17 - -
Create 124-007 TBD - - Assistant Chief Administrator II 19
Create 124-007 TBD - - Director, Field Operations II 18
Create 124-007 TBD - - Right of Way Agent 15
Create 124-036 0003 - - Equipment Operator IV 12
Create 124-036 0004 - - Equipment Operator III 10
Create 124-036 0016 - - Equipment Operator III 10
Create 124-036 0017 - - Equipment Operator III 10
Delete 124-077 0006 Maintenance IV 09 - -
Create 124-001 0015 - - Sanitation Foreman 13

2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee #208582 from Supervisor III, Construction, Grade 13 (124-036-0031) to Sanitation Foreman, Grade 13 (124-001-0015) pursuant to Section 3.16 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 1/01/2019.

3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Grade/ Step
Step Adjustment 124-007 0059 Chief Administrator G20S01 G20S03
 
10.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 68003   Requesting approval of a letter of support to UTRGV College of Sciences, Department of Biology. The purpose is to support UTRGV's vector-borne disease project funding request.
 
B.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
C.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
11.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 67959   Discussion, consideration, and authorization for Community Service Agency to apply for the 2019 Community Service Block Grant(CSBG) Discretionary Funds. Grant submission deadline December 18, 2018.
 
12.   WIC:
 
A. 67997   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
Military Highway W.S.C. 3169 Catarina 11-1356-00 09/28/18-09/30/18 411 $4.12
Reliant 301 S. 8th St. 10032789450127192 09/28/18-09/30/18 622
$0.86
301 S. 8th St. 10032789450127191 09/28/18-09/30/18 $25.10
303 S. 8th St. Ste. B 10032789492852787 09/28/18-09/30/18 $11.24
 
13.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 68029  
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 concerning ROW Acquisition for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding ROW Acquisition for the Pct Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
 
14.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 67809   Discussion, consideration and approval of all personnel actions/salary schedule changes approved after September 25, 2018 (2019 Budget Adoption date) as listed below, to be effective 01/01/2019 (includes 3% COLA increase to salaries):

1. Constable Precinct 1 - TTBH - Security (1285):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Rank/Step Budgeted Salary CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Create 291-019 0001 Deputy Constable R06/S01 N/A 09/25/2018 66781
Clarify Budgeted Salary N/A $45,914.00 10/23/2018 67139

2. County Court at Law No. 8 (1100):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title Grade/Step Salary CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 028-001 0008 G01/S08 Clerk I $25,834.00 09/25/2018 66742
Create 028-001 0009 G07/S01 Clerk IV $32,192.00 09/25/2018 66742

3. County Clerk (1100):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Current Position Title Proposed Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Title Change 180-001 0068 G09/S01 Deputy County Clerk III Collections Enforcement Officer III 09/25/2018 66764
0021 G07/S01 Collections Enforcement Officer II Deputy County Clerk II 10/09/2018 66950

4. Child Protection Court (1100):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Object Code Position Title Current Salary/Allowance Proposed Salary/Allowance CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Add Supplemental Allowance 055-001 0001 113 Bailiff $40,552.00 $40,552.00 09/25/2018 66779
117 $0.00 $3,000.00

5. Criminal District Attorney - TTBH (1281):
Action Employee # Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Supplemental Pay Proposed Supplemental Pay CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Increase Supplemental Pay 106011 080-019 A001 Assistant District Attorney III $11,730.00 $19,580.00 10/09/2018 67062

6. Constable Precinct 2 - TTBH - JII (1285):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Create 292-021 0001 Deputy Constable $45,914.00 10/09/2018 67059

7. Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH - JII (1285):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Create 294-021 0001 Deputy Constable $45,914.00 10/09/2018 67061

8. Tax Office (1100):
A.
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Current Position Title Proposed Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Title Change 140-001 0007 G14/S03 Accountant IV Division Manager I, Compliance & Reporting 10/09/2018 66914
0018 G09/S05 Deputy Clerk III Supervisor I
0021 G09/S05 Deputy Clerk III Supervisor I
0168 G11/S01 Executive Assistant I Supervisor II
0169 G11/S03 Executive Assistant I Supervisor II
0186 G13/S02 Executive Assistant II Supervisor III
B.
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Current Grade/Step Current Position Title Proposed Grade/Step Proposed Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 140-001 0093 G05/S01 Deputy Clerk I - - 10/23/2018 67322
0103 G05/S01 Deputy Clerk I - -
0116 G05/S01 Deputy Clerk I - -
0122 G05/S01 Deputy Clerk I - -
0125 G05/S01 Deputy Clerk I - -
Create 140-001 0207 - - Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator II G12/S01
0208 - - Auto Theft Fraud Unit Monitor I G10/S01
0209 - - Research Analyst II G12/S01
Title Change 140-001 0010 Fraud Investigator I G10/S01 Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator I G10/S01
0178 Fraud Investigator I G10/S01 Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator I G10/S01
0005 Senior Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator G14/S01 Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator III G14/S01
C.
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title Auto Allowance CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete Slot & Allowance 140-001 0198 G06/S06 Administrative Assistant II $750.00 11/06/2018 67494
Create Slot & Allowance 140-001 0210 G09/S01 Supervisor I $750.00

9. Sheriff (1100):
A.
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Amount Proposed Allowance Amount CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0084 Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00 10/09/2018 67002
0087 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00
0199 Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00
0338 Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0066 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
0071 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
0076 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
0197 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
B.
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 280-001 0379 G11/S06 Systems Network Administrator 11/20/2018 67688
0364 G10/S03 Crime Victim Liaison
Create 280-001 0431 G13/S01 System Support Specialist II
0432 G11/S01 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance

10. HIDTA Task Force (1291)/HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 270-003 0009 G12/S01 Accountant III 10/09/2018 67006
270-011 0026

11. Planning & Engineering (1200):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Current Position Title Proposed Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Title Change 210-002 0004 G10/S01 Engineering Technician II Administrative Assistant IV 10/23/2018 67298

12. Criminal District Attorney - Chapter 59 (1223):
A. Approval of Exhibit A as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/23/2018 AI-67191 and revised 11/06/2018 AI-67421
B. Approval of Exhibit B as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/23/2018 AI-67191
C. Approval of the following salary increase:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
None 080-002 0001 Non-Classified First Assistant District Attorney $112,058.00 $112,058.00 10/23/2018 67191
080-015 0001 $10,476.00 $10,476.00
Create 080-007 0203 $0.00 $1,975.00
13. Public Defender - TTBH (1281):
Action Employee # Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Budgeted Allowance Proposed Budgeted Allowance CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Increase Supplemental Allowance 160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II $11,600.00 $19,380.00 10/23/2018 67096
Delete Supplemental Allowance 160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II $19,380.00 $0.00 10/23/2018 67169
Add Supplemental Allowance 188239 085-019 A002 Public Defender II $0.00 $19,320.00

14. Budget & Management for Various Departments (1100/1223):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Step Adjustment (Promotion) 160-001 0036 Procurement Specialist G09/S01 G09/S02 10/23/2018 67180
Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-002 0038 Detention Sergeant G04/S01 G04/S03
Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-001 0019 Lieutenant G12/S01 G12/S03
Step Adjustment (Correction) 210-001 0024 GIS Operator III G11/S01 G11/S03 10/30/2018 67291
Step Adjustment (Promotion) 008-001 0002 Court Coordinator (DC) G16/S01 G16/S03 11/20/2018 67599
Step Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) 026-001 0004 Bailiff G10/S01 G10/S09
Step Adjustment (Discretionary) 080-002 0024 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S02 G15/S03
Step Adjustment (Discretionary) 080-007 0137 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S02 G15/S03

15. Criminal District Attorney CJD - VAP (1100/1281):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title Auto Allowance CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 080-017 0007 G17/S01 Assistant District Attorney III $0.00 11/06/2018 67543
080-002 A150 $900.00 11/20/2018 67566
Create 080-017 0008 G15/S02 Assistant District Attorney II $0.00 11/06/2018 67543
080-002 A152 $900.00 11/20/2018 67566

16. Precinct 2 Sanitation/Precinct 2 Parks (1100):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 122-001 0011 G06/S01 Truck Driver II 11/06/2018 67460
Create 122-008 0047 G03/S04 Maintenance I

17. Countywide Mechanic Shop (1200):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Create 122-004 0015 G10/S01 Equipment Operator III 11/06/2018 67504

18. 389th District Court (1100):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Interpreter Allowance CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete Interpreter Allowance 008-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) $3,500.00 11/20/2018 67654
Add Interpreter Allowance 008-001 0002 Court Coordinator (DC) $3,500.00

19. Health - PHHS (1293):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Create 340-070 0002 G14/S01 Public Health Education Coordinator 11/20/2018 67597

20. Health Clinics/Health Administration (1100):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 340-003 0094 G05/S01 Clerk III 11/20/2018 67629
Create 340-001 0061 G03/S04 Clerk II

21. Precinct 2 CRC - Alamo (1100):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 122-082 0005 G01/S08 Clerk I 11/20/2018 67721
Create 122-082 0006 G03/S04 Clerk II

22. Precinct 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title Auto Allowance CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete Slot & Auto Allowance 124-007 0001 G15/S11 Executive Assistant III $5,000.00 11/20/2018 67744
Delete 124-007 0056 G06/S07 Accounts Payable Specialist I N/A
Create 124-007 0090 G13/S01 Executive Assistant II N/A
0091 G17/S01 Director of Administration N/A

23. Sheriff - VAWA (1284):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Create 280-095 0001 Deputy Sheriff $45,914.00 12/04/2018 67861
0002 Deputy Sheriff $45,914.00
0003 Deputy Sheriff $45,914.00
0004 Deputy Sheriff $45,914.00
0005 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance $43,796.00
(G11S01)

24. Criminal District Attorney CJD - DVSP (1281):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step
Auto Allowance		 Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Delete 080-018 0002 G17/S01 Assistant District Attorney III 12/04/2018 67921
080-002 A132 $900.00
Create 080-018 0005 G19/S01 Assistant District Attorney IV
080-002 A154 $900.00

25. Criminal District Attorney VUCAP (1281):
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Grade/Step Position Title CC Approval Date Agenda Item #
Create 080-020 0001 G08/S01 Court Advocate 12/04/2018 67906
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B. 68006   1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 29, 2018 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and Budget of the County Auditor for 2019.
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 29, 2018 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2019.
3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers.
 
C. 68047   Various Departments:
1. Approval of changes to the 2018 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A.
2. Approval of changes to the 2019 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit B.
 
D. 68048   2019 Budget Process:
1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2).
2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
 
E. 68061   2019 Adopted Budget:
1. Approval of the following corrections to the 2019 adopted budget as per Exhibit A.
 
F. 68041   Approval for Budget Officer to sign and submit the Entity Administrator Letter for the SAM.GOV registration.
 
G.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 67992   2019 Tax Assessor-Collector Special Vehicle Inventory Fund (1246)
A. Approval to set the 2019 Tax Assessor-Collector Special Vehicle Inventory Fund Budget
B. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the TAC Special Vehicle Inventory Fund (1246) in the amount of $232,508.95 to fund salaries, fringes, & operating expenses for calendar year 2019.
 
2. 67613   Precinct No. 1 (1200):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maintenance (1200) in the amount of $65,068.81 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year.
 
15.  
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.  
Executive Office
 
1. 68039   A. Requesting approval to buyout the following leased copier equipment that was damaged during the June 2018 Flood Event for a total of $14,092.76 plus a $125 assessment fee per copier for a total of $14,467.76 through REQ# 00383580:

Department Agreement Schedule Number Original PO# AI Approval Date AI Number Original Model Number Original Serial Number Buyout Amount
1 JP 1.1 429301-3649201 765585 07/25/2017 60574 MPC4504EX C737M441094 $5,841.06
2 JP 1.2 429301-3516458 743241 05/10/2016 54396 MPC4503 E175MC62286 $3,941.78
3 JP 1.2 429301-597170 765576 07/25/2017 60573 MPC4504EX C737M441430 $4,309.92

B. Requesting approval to amend the previously approved agenda items to reflect the replacement model number and serial number (if applicable) for each of the previously mentioned leases in item A, as detailed in the each of the Equipment Exchange Amendment.

C. Requesting approval for each department to authorize their own authorized representative to sign on the Equipment Exchange Amendment at the time of delivery as follows:
Department Authorized Representative
JP 1.1 Luisa Ontiveros
JP 1.2 Irene Cardenas
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 67984  
Discussion and action on the third amendment to the current inter-local cooperation agreement [ILA]between Hidalgo County and the City of Weslaco for office space for the housing of Pct. #1 staff to change the termination date from December 31, 2018 to April 01, 2019.
 
2. 67560  
Seeking ratification of the following fully executed Change Order for Contract # C-18-223-07-31 with Pauloa, LLC, dba, Servpro of Harlingen/San Benito for Build Back Services for property at 1902 Joe Stephens, Weslaco, TX (as needed), submitted through project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. subject to compliance to HB 1295 & HB if/when applicable:
  • Change Order #4 reflecting an increase of $10,612.80 for additional work to JP Office to repair exterior and install two columns;
  • Change Order #5 reflecting an increase of $46,166.40 for additional work to Pct. 1 Admin Bldg to remove and install ceramic tile to West wing of building.
 
C.   Pct. 3
 
1. 68021   Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application, as requested by vendor, B & J Pump & Air, Ltd., in preparation for removal of standing water project in PCT 3.
 
D.   IT Department
 
1. 68017  
A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court for "Cloud Hosted and Managed Email Services".
SADA Systems MindCentric Cytranet
109 81 54
B. Approval for the Purchasing Department to begin negotiations with No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________________.
 
E.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 67552  
Acceptance and award to the responsible sole vendor, Professional Ambulance Sales & Service, LLC submitting the lowest and best bid for one (1) Type III Ambulance Chassis Transport Vehicle, (fully equipped), for $158,201.00, [with a 5% -30 day payment term for this one time purchase] with evidence through a properly submitted Requisition and processed Purchase Order, for use by the Health Department to transport Infectious patients to local and non-local medical facilities, through project RFB No.: 2018-200-10-10-SGS.
 
F.   County Clerk
 
1. 68022   Requesting the continuation of the preservation of Deed and Official Records volumes 1551 - 1765 with Kofile Technology, Inc. through HC membership/participation with TXMAS contract #18-3602 in the amount of $541,800.00 for the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office-Req. #382731 subject to receipt/compliance with Form 1295.
 
16.   Open Forum
 
17.   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. 68071   Claim of Hidalgo County v. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
 
D. 68000   Claim of Collision Masters, Inc.
 
E. 68013   Claim of Faustino Espericueta
 
18.  
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)
 
19.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 68072   Claim of Hidalgo County v. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
 
D. 68001   Claim of Collision Masters, Inc.
 
E. 68015   Claim of Faustino Espericueta
 
20.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
21.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
22.   Adjourn
 

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