1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 68336 A. Discussion and approval of all personnel actions approved after September 25 , 2018 (2019 Budget Adoption Date) for the District's Admin and Maintenance and Operation Budgets. B. Request approval of budget amendments from the District's General Fund in the amount of $97,995.18 to fund Item A in 2019. C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule for 2019. 6. General Operations Matters: A. 68259 Drainage District -General Operations Ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work issued to Castle Enterprises, LLC, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-047-09-25 for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Alamo Expressway Drain". Effective: 12/28/18. 7. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 68360 1.) Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2.) 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 "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Cortran Engineering, PLLC 89.6 Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 88.0 CSJ Group 90 3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services agreement with the numbrer one ranked firm of ________________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23". B. 68340 1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-19-002-12-28, "Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements", to Mor-Wil, LLC, for Base Bid in the total amount $654,951.32, as recommended by Project Engineer (subject to Legal Approval and Compliance with HB1295). 2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". C. 68312 1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2). 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 "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation 91.67 SWG Engineering, LLC 90.00 Dannenbaum Enginering Company - McAllen, LLC 91.33 3). 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 "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B". 8. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 68294 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 15 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 9. 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. 68313 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 68314 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 63206 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 63208 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 63087 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2017 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements. 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 63088 2017 - Sheriff's Office OPSG (1284) B. 63093 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293) C. 63097 2017 - Purchasing (1100) D. 63139 2017 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) E. 63083 2017 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100) F. 63129 2017 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) G. 63161 2017 - CO2017-Pct 2 Rancho Blanco(Jcksn Road) (1351) H. 63056 2017 - Purchasing (1100) I. 63068 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) J. 63071 2017 - Public Affairs (1100) K. 63033 2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1284) 4. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 63143 TXDOT-Pct 4 10th St Ext (1315): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 4-FM1925(Sharp Realignment) to TXDOT Pct 4-10th St Ext Project in the amount of $1,181,198.59 to fund Supplemental No.5 of Work Authorization No.2 of C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Engineering. 5. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 63195 2018 - Co. Wide Adm (1100) B. 63158 2018 - Adult Detention Center (1100) C. 63179 2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) D. 63170 2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) E. 63096 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) F. 63098 2018 - Purchasing (1100) G. 63101 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) H. 63103 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) I. 63065 2018 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) J. 63090 2018 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) K. 63120 2018 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) L. 63091 2018 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100) M. 63121 2018 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100) N. 63125 2018 - CW Mech Shop (1200) O. 63138 2018-Constable Pct.2 (1100) P. 63147 2018 - Tax Office (1100) Q. 63089 2018 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) R. 63061 2018 - Human Resources (1100) S. 63099 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) T. 63063 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) U. 63009 2018 - Executive Office (1100) V. 62923 2018 - CC 7 (1100) W. 63017 2018 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) 6. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 63190 2018 - Various Departments (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to various departments in the amount of $178,889.28. B. 63194 2018 - Const Pct 5 & JP Pct 5/PL 1 (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm.- Contingency to Const.Pct 5 & JP Pct 5/PL 1 in the amount of $83,897.00. C. 63174 Pct 2 Industrial Blvd(S. 15th St.-Mltry Hwy) Rd Prj(1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Industrial Blvd(S. 15th St-Mltry Hwy) Rd Prj in the amount of $43,000.00 to fund project expenditures. D. 63131 Pct 2 Adm (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. E. 63092 Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100): Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC Alamo to Pct 2 CRC San Juan in the amount of $228.80 to fund expenditures for the year. 7. Planning Department: A. 63107 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) B. 63055 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Venetian Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (B.I.C. Investments) (Alamo Road & Curry Road) Reimbursement request: 2,550.00 for installation of 3 OSSF’s b. Aria Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (GR Inversiones, LLC) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for installation of 4 OSSF’s C. 63059 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Haddonfield Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (B.I.C. Investments) (Doolittle Road & Benito Ramirez Road) Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF. D. 63046 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Palace Station Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Canton Road & Tower Road) Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF E. 63038 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Los Venados Ph. V Subdivision- Pct.4 (Garco, Ltd.) (FM 186 & Hwy 281) Reimbursement request: $1,700.00 for installation of 2 OSSF’s b. Mirage Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (BIC Development) (Val Verde Road & Curry Road) Reimbursement request: $9,000.00 for installation of 6 OSSF’s c. Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road) Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for installation of 2 OSSF’s 8. Executive Office: A. 63153 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #072958, #122335 & #037028 9. Tax Refunds: A. 63095 Account Number Payer Amount H3100.99.001.0001.06 AARON'S INC $9,958.19 H3100.99.001.0001.06 AARON'S INC $13,873.36 L3835.99.000.000B.00 AARON'S INC $17,321.82 W4260.99.000.0003.17 AARON'S INC $13,656.66 W4260.99.000.0003.17 AARON'S INC $16,360.36 B. 63094 Account Number Payer Amount B2310.00.001.0011.00 Capital Title of Texas, LLC $4,278.36 T6010.01.000.0042.00 Corelogic Inc. $4,000.00 10. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 63164 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2018 membership dues: 1. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) in the amount of $80.00 for Cesar Solis ($40.00) and Marlen Trevino ($40.00) - (Req# 363752) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor B. 63135 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2018 membership dues: 1. Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 363591) 2. Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles - (Req# 363459) 3. Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $285.00 for Eva Mireles ($40.00), Julio Espinosa ($40.00), Rudy Flores ($40.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($40.00), Melinda Mendoza ($40.00), and Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($85.00) - (Req# 363577) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor C. 63084 Planning Department: Request to renew three (3) 2018 TFMA/CFM membership dues for CFM members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $90.00 each totaling $270.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 363324 and using NIGP Code 96348. D. 63072 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2018 Membership Dues totaling $865.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: 1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) 2018 Membership Dues for Ashley Gregory, County Extension Agent-Horticulture; Brad Cowan, County Extension Agent-Agriculture; Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources totaling $195.00 2. Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agents (TAE4HA) 2018 Membership Dues for Brad Cowan, County Extension Agent-Agriculture; Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources totaling $240.00 3. Texas Extension Association Family & Community Health 2018 Membership Dues for Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources totaling $150.00 4. District 12 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) 2018 Membership Dues for Brad Cowan, County Extension Agent-Agriculture; Ashley Gregory, County Extension Agent-Horticulture totaling $280.00 E. 63069 Constable Pct. 3 Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total of $700.00, (Requisition #363069), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. F. 63041 Purchasing Department (1100) Approval to pay the following memberships for 2018 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 1. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $ 100.00 Req # 363054 2. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) $ 4,000.00 Req # 363068 3. Texas Public Purchasing Association $ 100.00 Req # 363063 4. The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) $ 1, 400.00 Req # 363058 11. Budget & Management: A. 63192 Colonia Streetlight Program (1100): Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) to Colonia Streetlight Program (1100) in the amount of $9,525.67 to fund AEP Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction-Agreement. B. 63191 Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200): Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Colonia Streetlight Program (1100) to Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) in the amount of $9,525.67. C. 63066 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $764,720.47 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/14/17 to 12/27/17. 12/14-20/17 $364,578.52 12/21-27/17 $400,141.95 TOTAL $764,720.47 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. D. 63114 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2017 in the amount of $38,918.14 and requesting approval of wire transfer. E. 63036 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $35,479.09 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 12. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 63123 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO # L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 1/02/18 11326664 $12,577.44 733569 B. 63086 Precinct 1: Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Emissions Fee, in the amount of $57.24, which includes payments from October through December 10, 2017. C. 63126 PCT 1 Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326656 in the amount of $137,738.80 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. D. 62876 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $127,792.68 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. E. 63119 Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project Amount PO No. 11326661 1-2-18 La Homa ROW -WA #1 $5,400.00 671613 11326662 1-2-18 South Detention Basin Project $8,400.98 735730 11326668 1-2-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2 $22,800.00 758025 11326689 1-2-18 Libery Rd. Project WA #3 $33,048.00 735526 11326693 1-2-18 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 $99,067.65 763269 11326694 1-2-18 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $10,242.22 745880 11326698 12-31-17 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 $60,690.00 772041 11326699 12-31-17 Mile 3 Project WA #4 $33,558.00 771660 11326700 12-31-17 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 $15,708.00 772303 F. 63130 Approval of payment Application No. 13 in the amount of $60,507.48 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineers, C-16-161-08-09. G. 63171 1.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates for project Sanitation Collection Facility & M Rd Building (P.O. 745734) invoice # 00006734 in the amount of $2,192.90. 2.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates for project Sanitation Collection Facility & M Rd Building (P.O. 745734) invoice # 00007807 in the amount of $2,467.50. H. 63167 1.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by B2Z Engineering for WA#5 Memorial Park Construction Phase Services (P.O. 767241) - Invoice # 40010 in the amount of $6,777.71. 2.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by B2Z Engineering for WA#1 Brewster Park (P.O. 771132) - Invoice #40011 in the amount of $1,326.50. 3.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by L&G Engineering for Traffic Study County Wide (P.O. 768203) - Invoice # 11326688 in the amount of $739.59. 4.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by L&G Engineering for Courthouse Square & Outfall (P.O. 750481) - Invoice # 11326690 in the amount of $52,269.14. 5.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by L&G Engineering for Mile 3 to Mile 5 (P.O. 736559) - Invoice # 11326696 in the amount of $4,677.50. I. 62967 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Pct. 4 -"Garbage Collection at San Carlos Endowment Center", including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. J. 62731 Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement to provide services for "Laboratory Services for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services", under the same rates, terms and conditions with Quest Diagnostics, effective, 01/30/18 and expires 03/30/18 or (upon completion of the procurement process, whichever comes first) and is most advantageous to Hidalgo county, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 when and/or if applicable.
68304 Planning Department: Requesting to renew three (3) 2019 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $300.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 384469 and using NIGP Code 96348.
A. 68258 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $842,036.55 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/13/18 to 12/26/18. 12/13-19/18 $415,264.76 12/20-26/18 $426,771.79 TOTAL $842,036.55 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. 68257 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2018 in the amount of $24,720.83 and requesting approval of wire transfer. C. 68237 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $39,855.67 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. AI-68284 Requesting approval of 2019 Elected Officials Bonds: OFFICIAL NAME OFFICE 1 Arnoldo Cantu Judge-County Court at Law #5 2 Jaime J. Palacios Judge-County Court at Law #2 3 Albert Garcia Judge-County Court at Law #6 4 Daniel Marichalar Constable Pct. #5
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-68291 Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284): 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF OT funding 2. Approval to appropriate OCDETF OT funds in the amount of $1,258.98 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1048H).
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-68285 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Cesar Perales as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Community Service Agency: A. AI-68236 Discussion, consideration, and action on amendment to the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2019, with authorization for Judge Ramon Garcia and Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents, as recommendation by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Board on December 20, 2018.
District Clerk: A. AI-68369 Requesting approval to apply for a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation regarding records preservation.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-68346 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jorge Arce as a Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-68270 1. Discussion and approval of a third amendment to the Full Service Deputy Contract by and between Hidalgo County and BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC subject to the Full Service Deputy providing surety bonds in the amount of $100,000 per location and final legal review. 2. Discussion and approval of Attachment D RTS Workstation Lease Agreement for the use of State of Texas Automation Equipment by and between the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the County of Hidalgo.
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. AI-68372 Discussion, consideration and action on name change designation of authorized official for all grants (including egrants) designating Richard F. Cortez, County Judge and submittal of all necessary correspondence to agencies confirming same C. AI-68371 Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT: HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Week of the Month: ________ Day of the Week: __________ Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2019 D. AI-68063 Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use county parking lots near the museum for visitor parking for the following events: EVENT DATE TIME Pioneer & Ranching Crafts Day Saturday, Feb. 16th 8am to 5pm Summer Nights at the Museum Thursdays, June 13 & 27 / July 11 7pm to 9pm Fandango! Saturday, Oct. 5th 5:30 pm to 11pm Dia de los Muertos Saturday, Nov. 2nd 4pm to 10pm Fiesta De Noche Buena Sunday, Dec. 8th 1pm to 5pm E. AI-67970 Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100): 1. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2019 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,257,440.00 for HHSC Contract #529-17-0038-00036-A04 for MH & BH Services & Contract #529-18-0055-00001 - Amendment 1 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (match percentage increased from 5% to 7.06% as determined by The Health and Human Services Commission) 2. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2019 county allocation match in the amount of $248,109.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #529-17-0038-00036-A04 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. F. AI-68315 1. Approval to accept settlement check from GEICO Insurance Company in the amount of $2,899.09 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Health Department) G. AI-68316 1. Approval to accept settlement agreement offer from Pronto Insurance Agency in the amount of $8,500.00 to settle total loss auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 3) 2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign Power of Attorney forms for title purposes to settle total loss auto accident claim with Pronto Insurance Agency.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-68368 Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)/Drainage Improvement Project (1200): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 1/01/2019: Action Dept./Prg Slot Position Title G/S Delete 124-001 0015 Sanitation Foreman 13/01 Create 124-036 0031 Supervisor III, Construction 13/03 2. Approval to rescind action on AI-68019, Item 9 H.2. C. AI-68356 Nuisance Abatement Program (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Reclassification Dept./ Prg. 125- 039 Slot # 0004 Current Position Title Nuisance Abatement Specialist I Current Grade/Step G09S01 Proposed Position Title Program Coordinator I Proposed Grade/ Step G10S01 D. AI-68361 Various Departments (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 005-001 0003 Bailiff 10 Create 005-001 0006 Bailiff II (DC) 13 Delete 023-001 0006 Bailiff 10 Create 023-001 0008 Bailiff I (CC) 11 Delete 002-001 0003 Bailiff 10 Create 002-001 0005 Bailiff II (DC) 13 2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List. E. AI-67318 Jail Commissary (2102): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/18/2019: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary Delete 280-015 0009 Clerk III $27,599.00 Create 280-015 0019 Detention Officer $35,940.00 F. AI-68264 449th District Court (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Increase Interpreter Allowance Dept./Prg. 011-001 Slot # 0004 Position Title Bailiff Current Allowance Amount $2,500.00 Proposed Allowance Amount $3,000.00 G. AI-68253 County Judge (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 110-006 0029 Constituent Services Specialist I 11 Create 110-006 0041 Constituent Services Specialist IV 15 H. AI-68038 Urban County - CDBG (1288): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/18/2019: Action Increase Auto Allowance/ Add Supplemental Allowance Dept./Prg. 250-001 Slot # 0004 Object Code 113 118 11 Position Title Assistant Director- Urban County Current Salary/ Allowance $78,704.00 $3,600.00 $0.00 Proposed Salary/ Allowance $78,704.00 $5,400.00 $1,800.00 I. AI-68350 Criminal District Attorney (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223) / DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Step Adjustment (Discretionary) Dept./Prg. 080-002, 080-007, 080-016 Slot # 0101 0110 0013 Position Title Assistant District Attorney II Current Grade/Step G15/S02 Proposed Grade/Step G15/S03 J. AI-68333 Criminal District Attorney: 1. Approval of the following personnel actions as per Exhibit A. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
Urban County: A. AI-68273 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments on the revised Housing Guidelines and Needs Assessment for the contract (No. 18-419-000-B128) between the Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) the Texas General Land Office (GLO). B. AI-68275 1. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional services –Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $7,984.24 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Granjeno Parks, Recreational Facility & Improvements Funding. 2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $7,984.24. C. AI-68274 Request approval to reject bids received for the 2017 Palmview Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project. Bid No. 5017-55-0306-5000-5500-UCP-GVG. D. AI-68331 Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Edcouch FY 31 (2018) work plans.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-68252 1. Requesting approval to submit a letter of intent to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The purpose is to have Hidalgo County considered for the next cycle of funding to the Texas Healthy Communities program. The award amount is approximately $100,000.00 per year from 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2024. 2. Requesting approval for Eduardo Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer, to sign the letter of intent. B. AI-68254 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $119,969.80. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $119,969.80. C. AI-68266 1. Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the CPS/HAZARDS (PHEP) program for FY 20. The award amount is $574,166.00 and the program period will be in effect from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. This program requires a ten percent local funds match. D. AI-68248 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $98,790.50. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $98,790.50. E. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures F. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Adult Probation: A. AI-68176 Adult Probation - DWI (1289) September 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,386.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,386.00 October 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,964.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,964.00 November 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,400.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,400.00
WIC: A. AI-68290 WIC: Lactation Center 018 (1292) Requesting approval to reimburse Esther Carrizales $57.00 for meals,with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor. No advance was issued due to the short notice to process advance. P.O.'S. were processed for hotel and airline B. AI-68287 WIC (1292): Ratification to request additional funding from the Texas Health and Human Services: 1. FY 19 in the amount of $5,000.00 for additional funding for the cost on fringes and salaries for the Registered Dietitian Grant (012). 2. FY 20 in the amount of $5,000.00 for additional funding for the cost on fringes and salaries for the Registered Dietitian Grant (012). 3. FY 20 in the amount of $103,220.00 for additional of funding of cost on Wireless Internet for the WIC Program.
Auditor's Office: A. AI-68289 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, Constable Precinct 5, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2018 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Budget & Management: A. AI-68311 Title IV-E (1100): 1. Approval of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Contract #24738252 2. Approval for County Judge to sign contract. B. AI-68278 Texas AgriLife Extension (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to apply the 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for TX Agrilife Extension supplemental employees effective on January 1, 2019. 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. C. AI-68247 Planning and Engineering (1200): Approval of the following salary schedule changes for 2018 and 2019: Action Step Adjustment (Promotion) Dept./Prg. 210-002 Slot # 0004 Position Title Administrative Assistant IV Current Grade/Step G10/S01 Proposed Grade/Step G10/S02 Effective Date 12/11/2018 D. AI-68241 TXDOT-Pct 3 Veterans Blvd (1315): Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pct 3 Veterans Blvd (US83-La Homa Rd) CSJ 0865- 01-108 until the completion of this project. E. AI-68245 Approval to designate funds in 2018 for expenditures related to the following programs: 1. UT Health Snap-Ed (124-212-0) in the amount of $67,200.54 F. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-68342 New Courthouse (1100): a. Approval to designate the amount of $22,233.57 in the year 2018 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse. b. Approval to undesignate the amount of $2,680,764.72 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse. c. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,680,764.72 to fund program expenditures. 2. AI-68280 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $2,426,768.00 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver DSRIP Program. b. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,426,768.00 to fund program expenditures. 3. AI-68282 Adult Probation (1289): Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $347,516.00 to fund interlocal agreement previously approved by Commissioners Court on 12/18/18.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-68256 Acceptance of rebate check from The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) in the amount of $70,557.00 for the cooperative fiscal year of 2017- 2018. B. Pct. 2 1. AI-68359 Acceptance and approval to execute AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County and contractor, Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility" Project through Contract No. C-17-324-07-17, in the amount of $73,459.42 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP], subject to legal counsel's final review and approval. C. Pct. 4 1. AI-68265 TXDOT PCT 4 (1315): Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 4 for (additional work items) with details as identified in CO#4 (attached herein) in connection to agreement # C-17-218- 01-16 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. for "10th Street Extension Project" including authority for County Judge to sign the required document(s).
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-68268 Cause No. SC18-0142-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Maria Elena Amaya D. AI-68328 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Guadalupe Ramirez E. AI-68334 Claim of Evigayl and Jose Acosta, et al v. County 23. 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)
24. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-68269 Cause No. SC18-0142-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Maria Elena Amaya D. AI-68329 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Guadalupe Ramirez E. AI-68335 Claim of Evigayl and Jose Acosta, et al v. County 25. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 27. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 68336 A. Discussion and approval of all personnel actions approved after September 25 , 2018 (2019 Budget Adoption Date) for the District's Admin and Maintenance and Operation Budgets. B. Request approval of budget amendments from the District's General Fund in the amount of $97,995.18 to fund Item A in 2019. C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule for 2019. 6. General Operations Matters: A. 68259 Drainage District -General Operations Ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work issued to Castle Enterprises, LLC, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-047-09-25 for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Alamo Expressway Drain". Effective: 12/28/18. 7. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 68360 1.) Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2.) 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 "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Cortran Engineering, PLLC 89.6 Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 88.0 CSJ Group 90 3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services agreement with the numbrer one ranked firm of ________________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23". B. 68340 1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-19-002-12-28, "Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements", to Mor-Wil, LLC, for Base Bid in the total amount $654,951.32, as recommended by Project Engineer (subject to Legal Approval and Compliance with HB1295). 2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". C. 68312 1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2). 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 "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation 91.67 SWG Engineering, LLC 90.00 Dannenbaum Enginering Company - McAllen, LLC 91.33 3). 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 "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B". 8. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 68294 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 15 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 9. 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. 68313 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. 68314 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 63206 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 63208 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 63087 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2017 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements. 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 63088 2017 - Sheriff's Office OPSG (1284) B. 63093 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293) C. 63097 2017 - Purchasing (1100) D. 63139 2017 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) E. 63083 2017 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100) F. 63129 2017 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) G. 63161 2017 - CO2017-Pct 2 Rancho Blanco(Jcksn Road) (1351) H. 63056 2017 - Purchasing (1100) I. 63068 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) J. 63071 2017 - Public Affairs (1100) K. 63033 2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1284) 4. 2017 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 63143 TXDOT-Pct 4 10th St Ext (1315): Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 4-FM1925(Sharp Realignment) to TXDOT Pct 4-10th St Ext Project in the amount of $1,181,198.59 to fund Supplemental No.5 of Work Authorization No.2 of C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Engineering. 5. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 63195 2018 - Co. Wide Adm (1100) B. 63158 2018 - Adult Detention Center (1100) C. 63179 2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) D. 63170 2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) E. 63096 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) F. 63098 2018 - Purchasing (1100) G. 63101 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) H. 63103 2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) I. 63065 2018 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) J. 63090 2018 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) K. 63120 2018 - Pct 1 Adm (1200) L. 63091 2018 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100) M. 63121 2018 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100) N. 63125 2018 - CW Mech Shop (1200) O. 63138 2018-Constable Pct.2 (1100) P. 63147 2018 - Tax Office (1100) Q. 63089 2018 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) R. 63061 2018 - Human Resources (1100) S. 63099 2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) T. 63063 2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) U. 63009 2018 - Executive Office (1100) V. 62923 2018 - CC 7 (1100) W. 63017 2018 - Pct 2 Adm (1200) 6. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 63190 2018 - Various Departments (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to various departments in the amount of $178,889.28. B. 63194 2018 - Const Pct 5 & JP Pct 5/PL 1 (1100): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm.- Contingency to Const.Pct 5 & JP Pct 5/PL 1 in the amount of $83,897.00. C. 63174 Pct 2 Industrial Blvd(S. 15th St.-Mltry Hwy) Rd Prj(1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Industrial Blvd(S. 15th St-Mltry Hwy) Rd Prj in the amount of $43,000.00 to fund project expenditures. D. 63131 Pct 2 Adm (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. E. 63092 Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100): Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC Alamo to Pct 2 CRC San Juan in the amount of $228.80 to fund expenditures for the year. 7. Planning Department: A. 63107 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) B. 63055 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Venetian Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (B.I.C. Investments) (Alamo Road & Curry Road) Reimbursement request: 2,550.00 for installation of 3 OSSF’s b. Aria Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (GR Inversiones, LLC) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for installation of 4 OSSF’s C. 63059 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Haddonfield Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (B.I.C. Investments) (Doolittle Road & Benito Ramirez Road) Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF. D. 63046 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Palace Station Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Canton Road & Tower Road) Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF E. 63038 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Los Venados Ph. V Subdivision- Pct.4 (Garco, Ltd.) (FM 186 & Hwy 281) Reimbursement request: $1,700.00 for installation of 2 OSSF’s b. Mirage Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (BIC Development) (Val Verde Road & Curry Road) Reimbursement request: $9,000.00 for installation of 6 OSSF’s c. Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road) Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for installation of 2 OSSF’s 8. Executive Office: A. 63153 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #072958, #122335 & #037028 9. Tax Refunds: A. 63095 Account Number Payer Amount H3100.99.001.0001.06 AARON'S INC $9,958.19 H3100.99.001.0001.06 AARON'S INC $13,873.36 L3835.99.000.000B.00 AARON'S INC $17,321.82 W4260.99.000.0003.17 AARON'S INC $13,656.66 W4260.99.000.0003.17 AARON'S INC $16,360.36 B. 63094 Account Number Payer Amount B2310.00.001.0011.00 Capital Title of Texas, LLC $4,278.36 T6010.01.000.0042.00 Corelogic Inc. $4,000.00 10. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 63164 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2018 membership dues: 1. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) in the amount of $80.00 for Cesar Solis ($40.00) and Marlen Trevino ($40.00) - (Req# 363752) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor B. 63135 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2018 membership dues: 1. Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 363591) 2. Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles - (Req# 363459) 3. Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $285.00 for Eva Mireles ($40.00), Julio Espinosa ($40.00), Rudy Flores ($40.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($40.00), Melinda Mendoza ($40.00), and Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($85.00) - (Req# 363577) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor C. 63084 Planning Department: Request to renew three (3) 2018 TFMA/CFM membership dues for CFM members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $90.00 each totaling $270.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 363324 and using NIGP Code 96348. D. 63072 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2018 Membership Dues totaling $865.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows: 1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) 2018 Membership Dues for Ashley Gregory, County Extension Agent-Horticulture; Brad Cowan, County Extension Agent-Agriculture; Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources totaling $195.00 2. Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agents (TAE4HA) 2018 Membership Dues for Brad Cowan, County Extension Agent-Agriculture; Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources totaling $240.00 3. Texas Extension Association Family & Community Health 2018 Membership Dues for Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Resources totaling $150.00 4. District 12 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) 2018 Membership Dues for Brad Cowan, County Extension Agent-Agriculture; Ashley Gregory, County Extension Agent-Horticulture totaling $280.00 E. 63069 Constable Pct. 3 Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total of $700.00, (Requisition #363069), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. F. 63041 Purchasing Department (1100) Approval to pay the following memberships for 2018 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 1. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $ 100.00 Req # 363054 2. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) $ 4,000.00 Req # 363068 3. Texas Public Purchasing Association $ 100.00 Req # 363063 4. The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) $ 1, 400.00 Req # 363058 11. Budget & Management: A. 63192 Colonia Streetlight Program (1100): Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) to Colonia Streetlight Program (1100) in the amount of $9,525.67 to fund AEP Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction-Agreement. B. 63191 Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200): Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Colonia Streetlight Program (1100) to Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) in the amount of $9,525.67. C. 63066 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $764,720.47 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/14/17 to 12/27/17. 12/14-20/17 $364,578.52 12/21-27/17 $400,141.95 TOTAL $764,720.47 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. D. 63114 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2017 in the amount of $38,918.14 and requesting approval of wire transfer. E. 63036 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $35,479.09 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 12. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 63123 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO # L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 1/02/18 11326664 $12,577.44 733569 B. 63086 Precinct 1: Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Emissions Fee, in the amount of $57.24, which includes payments from October through December 10, 2017. C. 63126 PCT 1 Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326656 in the amount of $137,738.80 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. D. 62876 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $127,792.68 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. E. 63119 Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project Amount PO No. 11326661 1-2-18 La Homa ROW -WA #1 $5,400.00 671613 11326662 1-2-18 South Detention Basin Project $8,400.98 735730 11326668 1-2-18 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2 $22,800.00 758025 11326689 1-2-18 Libery Rd. Project WA #3 $33,048.00 735526 11326693 1-2-18 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 $99,067.65 763269 11326694 1-2-18 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project $10,242.22 745880 11326698 12-31-17 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 $60,690.00 772041 11326699 12-31-17 Mile 3 Project WA #4 $33,558.00 771660 11326700 12-31-17 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 $15,708.00 772303 F. 63130 Approval of payment Application No. 13 in the amount of $60,507.48 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineers, C-16-161-08-09. G. 63171 1.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates for project Sanitation Collection Facility & M Rd Building (P.O. 745734) invoice # 00006734 in the amount of $2,192.90. 2.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates for project Sanitation Collection Facility & M Rd Building (P.O. 745734) invoice # 00007807 in the amount of $2,467.50. H. 63167 1.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by B2Z Engineering for WA#5 Memorial Park Construction Phase Services (P.O. 767241) - Invoice # 40010 in the amount of $6,777.71. 2.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by B2Z Engineering for WA#1 Brewster Park (P.O. 771132) - Invoice #40011 in the amount of $1,326.50. 3.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by L&G Engineering for Traffic Study County Wide (P.O. 768203) - Invoice # 11326688 in the amount of $739.59. 4.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by L&G Engineering for Courthouse Square & Outfall (P.O. 750481) - Invoice # 11326690 in the amount of $52,269.14. 5.) Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by L&G Engineering for Mile 3 to Mile 5 (P.O. 736559) - Invoice # 11326696 in the amount of $4,677.50. I. 62967 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Pct. 4 -"Garbage Collection at San Carlos Endowment Center", including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. J. 62731 Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement to provide services for "Laboratory Services for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services", under the same rates, terms and conditions with Quest Diagnostics, effective, 01/30/18 and expires 03/30/18 or (upon completion of the procurement process, whichever comes first) and is most advantageous to Hidalgo county, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 when and/or if applicable.
68304 Planning Department: Requesting to renew three (3) 2019 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $300.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 384469 and using NIGP Code 96348.
A. 68258 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $842,036.55 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/13/18 to 12/26/18. 12/13-19/18 $415,264.76 12/20-26/18 $426,771.79 TOTAL $842,036.55 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. 68257 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2018 in the amount of $24,720.83 and requesting approval of wire transfer. C. 68237 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $39,855.67 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. AI-68284 Requesting approval of 2019 Elected Officials Bonds: OFFICIAL NAME OFFICE 1 Arnoldo Cantu Judge-County Court at Law #5 2 Jaime J. Palacios Judge-County Court at Law #2 3 Albert Garcia Judge-County Court at Law #6 4 Daniel Marichalar Constable Pct. #5
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-68291 Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284): 1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF OT funding 2. Approval to appropriate OCDETF OT funds in the amount of $1,258.98 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1048H).
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-68285 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Cesar Perales as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Community Service Agency: A. AI-68236 Discussion, consideration, and action on amendment to the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2019, with authorization for Judge Ramon Garcia and Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents, as recommendation by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Board on December 20, 2018.
District Clerk: A. AI-68369 Requesting approval to apply for a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation regarding records preservation.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-68346 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jorge Arce as a Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-68270 1. Discussion and approval of a third amendment to the Full Service Deputy Contract by and between Hidalgo County and BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC subject to the Full Service Deputy providing surety bonds in the amount of $100,000 per location and final legal review. 2. Discussion and approval of Attachment D RTS Workstation Lease Agreement for the use of State of Texas Automation Equipment by and between the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the County of Hidalgo.
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. AI-68372 Discussion, consideration and action on name change designation of authorized official for all grants (including egrants) designating Richard F. Cortez, County Judge and submittal of all necessary correspondence to agencies confirming same C. AI-68371 Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT: HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Week of the Month: ________ Day of the Week: __________ Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2019 D. AI-68063 Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use county parking lots near the museum for visitor parking for the following events: EVENT DATE TIME Pioneer & Ranching Crafts Day Saturday, Feb. 16th 8am to 5pm Summer Nights at the Museum Thursdays, June 13 & 27 / July 11 7pm to 9pm Fandango! Saturday, Oct. 5th 5:30 pm to 11pm Dia de los Muertos Saturday, Nov. 2nd 4pm to 10pm Fiesta De Noche Buena Sunday, Dec. 8th 1pm to 5pm E. AI-67970 Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100): 1. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2019 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,257,440.00 for HHSC Contract #529-17-0038-00036-A04 for MH & BH Services & Contract #529-18-0055-00001 - Amendment 1 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (match percentage increased from 5% to 7.06% as determined by The Health and Human Services Commission) 2. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2019 county allocation match in the amount of $248,109.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #529-17-0038-00036-A04 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. F. AI-68315 1. Approval to accept settlement check from GEICO Insurance Company in the amount of $2,899.09 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Health Department) G. AI-68316 1. Approval to accept settlement agreement offer from Pronto Insurance Agency in the amount of $8,500.00 to settle total loss auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 3) 2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign Power of Attorney forms for title purposes to settle total loss auto accident claim with Pronto Insurance Agency.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-68368 Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)/Drainage Improvement Project (1200): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 1/01/2019: Action Dept./Prg Slot Position Title G/S Delete 124-001 0015 Sanitation Foreman 13/01 Create 124-036 0031 Supervisor III, Construction 13/03 2. Approval to rescind action on AI-68019, Item 9 H.2. C. AI-68356 Nuisance Abatement Program (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Reclassification Dept./ Prg. 125- 039 Slot # 0004 Current Position Title Nuisance Abatement Specialist I Current Grade/Step G09S01 Proposed Position Title Program Coordinator I Proposed Grade/ Step G10S01 D. AI-68361 Various Departments (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 005-001 0003 Bailiff 10 Create 005-001 0006 Bailiff II (DC) 13 Delete 023-001 0006 Bailiff 10 Create 023-001 0008 Bailiff I (CC) 11 Delete 002-001 0003 Bailiff 10 Create 002-001 0005 Bailiff II (DC) 13 2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List. E. AI-67318 Jail Commissary (2102): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/18/2019: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary Delete 280-015 0009 Clerk III $27,599.00 Create 280-015 0019 Detention Officer $35,940.00 F. AI-68264 449th District Court (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Increase Interpreter Allowance Dept./Prg. 011-001 Slot # 0004 Position Title Bailiff Current Allowance Amount $2,500.00 Proposed Allowance Amount $3,000.00 G. AI-68253 County Judge (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 110-006 0029 Constituent Services Specialist I 11 Create 110-006 0041 Constituent Services Specialist IV 15 H. AI-68038 Urban County - CDBG (1288): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/18/2019: Action Increase Auto Allowance/ Add Supplemental Allowance Dept./Prg. 250-001 Slot # 0004 Object Code 113 118 11 Position Title Assistant Director- Urban County Current Salary/ Allowance $78,704.00 $3,600.00 $0.00 Proposed Salary/ Allowance $78,704.00 $5,400.00 $1,800.00 I. AI-68350 Criminal District Attorney (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223) / DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Step Adjustment (Discretionary) Dept./Prg. 080-002, 080-007, 080-016 Slot # 0101 0110 0013 Position Title Assistant District Attorney II Current Grade/Step G15/S02 Proposed Grade/Step G15/S03 J. AI-68333 Criminal District Attorney: 1. Approval of the following personnel actions as per Exhibit A. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
Urban County: A. AI-68273 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments on the revised Housing Guidelines and Needs Assessment for the contract (No. 18-419-000-B128) between the Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) the Texas General Land Office (GLO). B. AI-68275 1. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional services –Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $7,984.24 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Granjeno Parks, Recreational Facility & Improvements Funding. 2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $7,984.24. C. AI-68274 Request approval to reject bids received for the 2017 Palmview Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project. Bid No. 5017-55-0306-5000-5500-UCP-GVG. D. AI-68331 Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Edcouch FY 31 (2018) work plans.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-68252 1. Requesting approval to submit a letter of intent to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The purpose is to have Hidalgo County considered for the next cycle of funding to the Texas Healthy Communities program. The award amount is approximately $100,000.00 per year from 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2024. 2. Requesting approval for Eduardo Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer, to sign the letter of intent. B. AI-68254 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $119,969.80. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $119,969.80. C. AI-68266 1. Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the CPS/HAZARDS (PHEP) program for FY 20. The award amount is $574,166.00 and the program period will be in effect from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. This program requires a ten percent local funds match. D. AI-68248 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $98,790.50. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $98,790.50. E. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures F. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Adult Probation: A. AI-68176 Adult Probation - DWI (1289) September 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,386.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,386.00 October 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,964.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,964.00 November 2018 1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,400.00. 2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,400.00
WIC: A. AI-68290 WIC: Lactation Center 018 (1292) Requesting approval to reimburse Esther Carrizales $57.00 for meals,with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor. No advance was issued due to the short notice to process advance. P.O.'S. were processed for hotel and airline B. AI-68287 WIC (1292): Ratification to request additional funding from the Texas Health and Human Services: 1. FY 19 in the amount of $5,000.00 for additional funding for the cost on fringes and salaries for the Registered Dietitian Grant (012). 2. FY 20 in the amount of $5,000.00 for additional funding for the cost on fringes and salaries for the Registered Dietitian Grant (012). 3. FY 20 in the amount of $103,220.00 for additional of funding of cost on Wireless Internet for the WIC Program.
Auditor's Office: A. AI-68289 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, Constable Precinct 5, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2018 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Budget & Management: A. AI-68311 Title IV-E (1100): 1. Approval of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Contract #24738252 2. Approval for County Judge to sign contract. B. AI-68278 Texas AgriLife Extension (1100): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to apply the 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for TX Agrilife Extension supplemental employees effective on January 1, 2019. 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. C. AI-68247 Planning and Engineering (1200): Approval of the following salary schedule changes for 2018 and 2019: Action Step Adjustment (Promotion) Dept./Prg. 210-002 Slot # 0004 Position Title Administrative Assistant IV Current Grade/Step G10/S01 Proposed Grade/Step G10/S02 Effective Date 12/11/2018 D. AI-68241 TXDOT-Pct 3 Veterans Blvd (1315): Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pct 3 Veterans Blvd (US83-La Homa Rd) CSJ 0865- 01-108 until the completion of this project. E. AI-68245 Approval to designate funds in 2018 for expenditures related to the following programs: 1. UT Health Snap-Ed (124-212-0) in the amount of $67,200.54 F. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-68342 New Courthouse (1100): a. Approval to designate the amount of $22,233.57 in the year 2018 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse. b. Approval to undesignate the amount of $2,680,764.72 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse. c. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,680,764.72 to fund program expenditures. 2. AI-68280 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $2,426,768.00 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver DSRIP Program. b. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,426,768.00 to fund program expenditures. 3. AI-68282 Adult Probation (1289): Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $347,516.00 to fund interlocal agreement previously approved by Commissioners Court on 12/18/18.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-68256 Acceptance of rebate check from The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) in the amount of $70,557.00 for the cooperative fiscal year of 2017- 2018. B. Pct. 2 1. AI-68359 Acceptance and approval to execute AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County and contractor, Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility" Project through Contract No. C-17-324-07-17, in the amount of $73,459.42 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP], subject to legal counsel's final review and approval. C. Pct. 4 1. AI-68265 TXDOT PCT 4 (1315): Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 4 for (additional work items) with details as identified in CO#4 (attached herein) in connection to agreement # C-17-218- 01-16 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. for "10th Street Extension Project" including authority for County Judge to sign the required document(s).
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-68268 Cause No. SC18-0142-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Maria Elena Amaya D. AI-68328 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Guadalupe Ramirez E. AI-68334 Claim of Evigayl and Jose Acosta, et al v. County 23. 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)
24. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-68269 Cause No. SC18-0142-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Maria Elena Amaya D. AI-68329 Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; County of Hidalgo v. Guadalupe Ramirez E. AI-68335 Claim of Evigayl and Jose Acosta, et al v. County 25. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 27. Adjourn