1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 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. AI -68476 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 6. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -68477 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 8. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 68522 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. 68524 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 68481 2018 - D.A. DVSP (1281) B. 68425 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) C. 68408 2018 - IT Department (1100) D. 68376 2018 - Executive Office (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 68498 CO2016-Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Various CO2016- Pct 2 Projects into CO2016-Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project in the amount of $1,725,000.00 to fund acquisition expenditures. B. 68452 CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 C. Chvz (Bus 83-Nolana) Rd Project into CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $49,871.36 to fund project expenditures. C. 68426 Pct 2 Eldora Heights Subdivision Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Eldora Heights Subdivision Road Project in the amount of $33,573.08 to fund project expenditures. 5. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 68504 2019 - Probate Court (1100) B. 68499 2019 - Pct. #4 - BCAP (1312) C. 68422 2019 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) D. 68483 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) E. 68484 2019 - Civil Service (1100) F. 68472 2019 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) G. 68474 2019 - Pct.4 Parks (1100) H. 68475 2019 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) I. 68428 2019- IT Department (1100 C.W.) J. 68437 2019 - IT Department (1100 I.T.) K. 68439 2019 - IT Department (1100 C.W.) L. 68420 2019 - Public Defender's (1100) M. 68407 2019 - JP 1-2 (1100) N. 68394 2019 - 332nd DC (1100) O. 68381 2019 - Human Resources (1100) P. 68385 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) 6. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 68456 Purchasing Department (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Purchasing Department in the total amount of $12,245.36 to fund expenditures for Laserfiche software Agreement (implementation phase). B. 68427 Co Wide Comm. System (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency (progm. 002) to Co. Wide Comm. Sys. (progm. 083) in the amount of $19,404.00 to pay FY19 wireless communications (regional radio system services). 7. Planning Department: A. 68415 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) 8. District Attorney: A. 68451 Approval of ratification of Cooperative Prisoner Transportation Agreement between the US Marshal's and Hidalgo County for transport of detainee. 9. Executive Office: A. 68410 Fire Marshal: Approval to reimburse employee Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, in the amount of $56.49 for an Exam he paid for one of his certifications to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 385192. B. 68418 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #034339 10. Tax Refunds: A. 68375 Account Number Payer Amount 00085.90.460.0006.65 AEP Texas Inc $14,312.77 B. 68374 Account Number Payer Amount W2170.00.000.0001.00 Saini Hospitality LLC $24,665.06 11. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 68338 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $425.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($125.00), Eva Mireles ($50.00), Julio Espinosa ($50.00), Rudy Flores ($50.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($50.00), Crystal Puente ($50.00) and Alejandro Bazan ($50.00) - (Req# 384518) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 68405 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 385102) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 68485 Pct. #4: Approval to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on 12/04/2018 AI-67840; payment of RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce membership dues. D. 68391 Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditors (TACA) in the amount of $505.00 (Requisition #385079) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 68332 Constable Pct. 2 (1100): Requesting approval for annual 2019 JPCA Membership Dues for All Constable employees in the amount of $655.00 (req #384726) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. F. 68298 Safety Division (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues to Society for Human Resource Management for Safety Officer Rene Parrao with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 12. Urban County: A. 68495 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. B. 68491 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Elsa under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 13. Budget & Management: A. 68434 Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $200,903.06 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018. b. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $200,903.06 to fund expenditures. B. 68455 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $942,575.75 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/27/18 to 01/09/19. 12/27-31/18 $301,515.26 01/02-02/19 $ 91,360.38 01/03-09/19 $549,700.11 TOTAL $942,575.75 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 14. 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. 68502 Pct. #4 - Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1, to include task "Project Management" added to Exhibit B with details identified in Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (attached herein) in connection to contract No: C-15-110-03-31 with L&G Engineering. "FM 1925 Project (10th Street to McColl)" P.O. 785986, resulting in no net increase or decrease to original approved amount of Work Authorization No. 2. With authority for County Judge to sign the required document(s). B. 68479 Action to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the agreement for "Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Incarcerated Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, continuing under the same rates, terms, and conditions through 03/07/2019. C. 68489 Requesting authority to enter into a month to month agreement with Spectrum Enterprise for internet services at the 430th District Court. Installation will be included. Requesting authority for the County Judge to sign all required documents. Subject to Form 1295. D. 68355 1. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $75,037.50 as it relates to Geo Technical & Construction Materials Testing and Testing Services for the New Tax Office Building (Substation) to be located within Pct #1 with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.; 2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $43,785.50 as it relates to Geo Technical & Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services for Sunset Operations Building project located within Pct. 1 with Millennium Engineers, Group, Inc. E. 68453 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 8, Contract No. C-15-046-03-03 for L&G Engineering, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $49,871.36 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase I. F. 68471 Pct 4 (1351/1345): Approval of invoice # 40059 in the amount of $2,346.70 (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer B2Z Engineering. Project Memorial Park WA#5 - P.O. 767241 - C-16-329-09-06 G. 65690 1. Authorization to execute Software Financing Certificate of Acceptance and Solution Delivery & Acceptance forms as required by vendor, Ricoh USA, Inc., for Laserfiche, Purchasing Department's purchase order paperless initiative; 2. Requesting approval to purchase necessary block of time of 30 hours to complete three (3) additional workflows needed to properly execute this paperless initiative, for a total of $6,150 from cooperative US Communities' awarded vendor Ricoh USA, Inc. 3. Approve/authorize Martha L. Salazar, Purchasing Director, to execute required forms attached herein. H. 68386 Approval for County to exercise the holdover provision under section 1.3 as provided in the contract for: Lease of Office Space - City of Weslaco for Hidalgo County WIC Program under the same terms and conditions with GBB Rentals, LTD - E-17-322-10-31 so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process is completed. I. 68402 Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $119,050.68 for the Precinct 1 Build Back Services as submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders and as reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates. J. 68377 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 7 Invoice #40060 in the amount of $ 4,505.06 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" of: "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4. K. 68383 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 Nos. 11327343 1-2-19 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 $11,972.00 735526 11327328 1-2-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 $41,387.50 772041 11327332 1-2-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 $21,788.00 779844 11327308 1-2-19 South Detention Basin Project $ 5,400.00 735730 11327322 1-2-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 $30,630.42 763269 11327321 1-2-19 Mile 3 WA #6 Project $68,900.00 784305 11327319 1-2-19 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 $ 7,225.00 773904 11327326 1-2-19 Mile 3 Project WA #4 $42,739.50 771660 11327327 1-2-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 $ 7,547.00 772303 11327323 1-2-19 FM676 (Mile 5) Project $ 7,650.00 745880 L. 68463 BCAP/PCT. 3 1. Certificate of Substantial Completion as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering with the date of 12/21/18 for El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision. 2. Requesting acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No.2 (Final) in the amount of $52,037.55 for RDH Site & Concrete LLC contracted vendor for El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision (Pct. 3) as submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering (C-CAP-18-168-07-03)
68479 Action to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the agreement for "Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Incarcerated Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, continuing under the same rates, terms, and conditions through 03/07/2019.
68455 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $942,575.75 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/27/18 to 01/09/19. 12/27-31/18 $301,515.26 01/02-02/19 $ 91,360.38 01/03-09/19 $549,700.11 TOTAL $942,575.75 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-68473 Proclamation Declaring World Read Aloud Day, which will be celebrated in Hidalgo County on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-68466 Discussion, consideration, approval and authorization for District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between WestCoast Children’s Clinic and the Hidalgo County Office of the Criminal District Attorney for implementation of a screening tool to identify commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC). B. AI-68461 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): 1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item #67796, item 6 C.2 & 3 CC-Regular December 4, 2018. 2. Requesting approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for FY2018 and approval to appropriate FY2018 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant Funds. C. AI-68397 Hidalgo County DA's Office-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) Grant #2931304: 1. Approval to ratify action taken on November 20, 2018 through agenda item #AI- 67719, for a Budget Adjustment submitted to the Office of the Governors (OOG) 2. Approval to submit a DVSP budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-68424 HIDTA CCP 59 Fund (1251): Authorization and approval to pay extra duty hours from January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 to Deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments: Constable Pct. 3, Constable Pct. 4, Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-68421 Requesting authorization for the County Judge as Chief Executive Oficcer and Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra as Head of Department to sign the ICE Request Certification Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). B. AI-68327 DOJ - USMS - U.S. Marshal (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service for one (1) officer in the amount of $14,333.00. 2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DOJ-USMS funding and appropriate funds in the amount of $14,333.00 for USMS overtime funding.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-68345 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" [pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art 3, Section 52] but not limited to: table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, and etc. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs and events. B. AI-68341 Presentation and discussion of 2018 Racial Profiling Report by Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-68378 Requesting approval on the acceptance of one (1) male German Shepherd Canine ("Miho"), for the Constable Precinct 4 Department donated by Mr. Francisco J. Guerrero, and its inclusion in the County Inventory list. Upon the K-9's retirement, separation and/or impeding medical conditions, the K-9 will be returned to Mr. Francisco J. Guerrero for safe care.
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-68382 Requesting approval of 2019 Elected Officials Bonds: OFFICIAL NAME OFFICE 1 Homero Jasso, Sr. JP Pct. #4, Pl. 2 2 Joanne Garcia Probate Court 3 Omar Maldonado Judge-County Court at Law #8 4 Fred Garza Judge-County Court at Law #4 5 Jaime "Jerry" Munoz JP Pct. #2, Pl. 2 C. AI-68416 Approval to revise time of the Regular Term Meeting from 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 PM for the calendar year of 2019 D. AI-68454 Appointment and/or re-appointment of board members to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors for a two year term (current terms expiring are County Judge, Precinct 3) E. AI-68457 1) Approval to accept settlement offer from HDI Global Insurance Company in the amount of $2,500.00 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Head Start Program) 2) Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign Full and Final Property Damage Release form to settle auto accident claim with HDI Global Insurance Company. F. AI-68395 1. Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: a. Evanston Insurance Company in the amount of $ 25,468.33 b. Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $ 61,123.98 2. Approval of 2019 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. Evanston Insurance Company in the amount of $25,468.33 b. Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $61,123.98 2 3.Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds into the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2019 in the amount of $86,592.31 for anticipated expenditures related to the June 2018 event.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-68467 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Anaysse Vasquez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of January 16, 2019 through March 12, 2019. C. AI-68417 WIC Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/21/2019: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 350-001 0174 Clerk I 01 Delete 350-001 0206 Clerk I 01 Delete 350-001 0059 Clerk IV 07 Create 350-001 0260 WIC Certification Specialist I 05 Create 350-001 0261 WIC Certification Specialist I 05 Create 350-001 0262 WIC Certification Specialist I 05 D. AI-68482 Pct. 2 Parks (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/21/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 122-008 0037 Equipment Operator I 06 Delete 122-008 0045 Custodian III 05 Create 122-008 0049 Program Manager I 13 E. AI-68464 Health PHHS (1293)/Health Clinics (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 01/07/2019: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade & Step/ Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/ Allowance Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity 340-070 0002 Public Health Education Coordinator G14S01 G14S01 340-003 A164 $0.00 $300.00 2. Approval of transfer. F. AI-68501 Criminal District Attorney (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223): Approval of correction to AI-68333, Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 01/21/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Correction Grade/Step Step Correction 080- 002 0075 Legal Assistant II G08/S01 G08/S02 080- 007 0049 G. AI-68503 Pct. 4 Drainage Improvements (1200): Discussion, consideration and all appropriate action on the attached reduction in force list as per Section 3.04 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 01/18/2019. H. AI-68505 County Court at Law No. 3 (1100): 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 (Discretionary) 023- 001 0004 Probate Auditor G11/S01 G11/S02 Step Adjustment (Discretionary) 023- 001 0005 Investigator I G12/S01 G12/S02
Urban County: A. AI-68470 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard approved vendor, Exerplay, Inc. (Buyboard Contract #512-16) in the amount of $176,902.10 (quote attached hereto), freight/delivery will not be charged. Precinct No. 1 -Granjeno UCP Year 30 (2017) Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized. B. AI-68398 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 95.67% Fulcrum Consulting Services 94.33% R. E. Garcia and Associates 88.67% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvements project. C. AI-68396 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of San Juan – Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 97% Javier Hinojosa Engineering 93% Fulcrum Consulting Servicces 92.33% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of San Juan – Street Improvements project.
D. AI-68454 Appointment and/or re-appointment of board members to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors for a two year term (current terms expiring are County Judge, Precinct 3)
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-68431 Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Immunization program for FY 20. The award amount is $649,320.00. and the program period will be in effect from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. B. AI-68432 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Edinburg and County of Hidalgo. The purpose of the agreement is for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to provide inspection and permitting of OSSF disposal systems within the City of Edinburg jurisdiction. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-68326 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No.10 & 55 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-68494 Requesting authorization to solicit title reports, appraisals and surveys metes & bounds for acquisition of land for the Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-68263 1. Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tract of land known as Parcel No. 14 and Parcel No. 20 associated with the Liberty Road Project Phase I (ROW CSJ: 0921-02-372) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. 2. Recommending approval of the counteroffer for the tract of land known as Parcel 19 associated with the Liberty Road Project Phase I (ROW CSJ: 0921-02-372) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Budget & Management: A. AI-68438 Tax Office (1100): Approval of the following salary schedule changes: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step Effective Date Step Adjustment (Demotion) 140-001 0055 Deputy Clerk I G05/S01 G05/S04 01/07/2019 B. AI-68399 Various Departments: Approval of corrections to the 2019 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-68433 Court Reporter Services Fund (1239): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund (1239) in the amount of $162,000 to fund other professional services. 2. AI-68393 Justice Court Building Security (1245): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the Justice Court Building Security fund (1245) in the amount of $35,691.00 to fund the purchase of security cameras for the JP buildings.
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. Pct. 1 1. AI-68390 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the JP Offices located in Precinct 1, reflecting the date of December 26, 2018, submitted by SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito, awarded contractor for the "Build Back Services" to the property located at 1902 Joe Stephens in Weslaco, and as certified by project engineer, Halff Associates Inc., Inc under Contract No. C-18-223-07-31 with authority for County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra to sign documentation. B. Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 1. AI-68460 A. Acceptance and approval of final construction contract (CC approved 11/20/18) in the amount of $39,638.67 for Contract No. C-CAP-18-241-10-31-MEG for Ware Country Subdivision between Hidalgo County and Castle Enterprises, LLC. as submitted by project engineer SAM Engineering & Surveying, Inc. B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee ( Velinda Reyes ) to execute change orders that involve ..."an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor."
Open Forum
21. 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-68429 Cause No. C-0034-19-B; Aurelia Mendez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-68440 Hidalgo County v. Valeria Jaquelin Galvan Garcia & Sergio Cruz Cobos E. AI-68442 Hidalgo County v. Brandon Lee Trevino & Oscar Trevino F. AI-68444 Hidalgo County v. Juan Villacana G. AI-68446 Hidalgo County v. Eladio De Hoyos H. AI-68448 Hidalgo County v. Ramiro Acuna & Deisi Sanchez Duran 22. 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)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-68430 Cause No. C-0034-19-B; Aurelia Mendez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-68441 Hidalgo County v. Valeria Jaquelin Galvan Garcia & Sergio Cruz Cobos E. AI-68443 Hidalgo County v. Brandon Lee Trevino & Oscar Trevino F. AI-68445 Hidalgo County v. Juan Villacana G. AI-68447 Hidalgo County v. Eladio De Hoyos H. AI-68449 Hidalgo County v. Ramiro Acuna & Deisi Sanchez Duran 24. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 25. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. 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. AI -68476 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 6. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -68477 Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 8. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 68522 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. 68524 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2018 Intradepartmental Transfers: A. 68481 2018 - D.A. DVSP (1281) B. 68425 2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) C. 68408 2018 - IT Department (1100) D. 68376 2018 - Executive Office (1100) 4. 2018 Interdepartmental Transfers: A. 68498 CO2016-Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Various CO2016- Pct 2 Projects into CO2016-Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project in the amount of $1,725,000.00 to fund acquisition expenditures. B. 68452 CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj (1350): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 C. Chvz (Bus 83-Nolana) Rd Project into CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $49,871.36 to fund project expenditures. C. 68426 Pct 2 Eldora Heights Subdivision Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Eldora Heights Subdivision Road Project in the amount of $33,573.08 to fund project expenditures. 5. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 68504 2019 - Probate Court (1100) B. 68499 2019 - Pct. #4 - BCAP (1312) C. 68422 2019 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) D. 68483 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) E. 68484 2019 - Civil Service (1100) F. 68472 2019 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) G. 68474 2019 - Pct.4 Parks (1100) H. 68475 2019 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) I. 68428 2019- IT Department (1100 C.W.) J. 68437 2019 - IT Department (1100 I.T.) K. 68439 2019 - IT Department (1100 C.W.) L. 68420 2019 - Public Defender's (1100) M. 68407 2019 - JP 1-2 (1100) N. 68394 2019 - 332nd DC (1100) O. 68381 2019 - Human Resources (1100) P. 68385 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) 6. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 68456 Purchasing Department (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Purchasing Department in the total amount of $12,245.36 to fund expenditures for Laserfiche software Agreement (implementation phase). B. 68427 Co Wide Comm. System (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency (progm. 002) to Co. Wide Comm. Sys. (progm. 083) in the amount of $19,404.00 to pay FY19 wireless communications (regional radio system services). 7. Planning Department: A. 68415 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) 8. District Attorney: A. 68451 Approval of ratification of Cooperative Prisoner Transportation Agreement between the US Marshal's and Hidalgo County for transport of detainee. 9. Executive Office: A. 68410 Fire Marshal: Approval to reimburse employee Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, in the amount of $56.49 for an Exam he paid for one of his certifications to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 385192. B. 68418 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #034339 10. Tax Refunds: A. 68375 Account Number Payer Amount 00085.90.460.0006.65 AEP Texas Inc $14,312.77 B. 68374 Account Number Payer Amount W2170.00.000.0001.00 Saini Hospitality LLC $24,665.06 11. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 68338 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $425.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($125.00), Eva Mireles ($50.00), Julio Espinosa ($50.00), Rudy Flores ($50.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($50.00), Crystal Puente ($50.00) and Alejandro Bazan ($50.00) - (Req# 384518) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 68405 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 385102) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 68485 Pct. #4: Approval to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on 12/04/2018 AI-67840; payment of RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce membership dues. D. 68391 Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditors (TACA) in the amount of $505.00 (Requisition #385079) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 68332 Constable Pct. 2 (1100): Requesting approval for annual 2019 JPCA Membership Dues for All Constable employees in the amount of $655.00 (req #384726) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. F. 68298 Safety Division (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues to Society for Human Resource Management for Safety Officer Rene Parrao with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 12. Urban County: A. 68495 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. B. 68491 Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Elsa under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. 13. Budget & Management: A. 68434 Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract (1100): a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $200,903.06 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018. b. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $200,903.06 to fund expenditures. B. 68455 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $942,575.75 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/27/18 to 01/09/19. 12/27-31/18 $301,515.26 01/02-02/19 $ 91,360.38 01/03-09/19 $549,700.11 TOTAL $942,575.75 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 14. 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. 68502 Pct. #4 - Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1, to include task "Project Management" added to Exhibit B with details identified in Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (attached herein) in connection to contract No: C-15-110-03-31 with L&G Engineering. "FM 1925 Project (10th Street to McColl)" P.O. 785986, resulting in no net increase or decrease to original approved amount of Work Authorization No. 2. With authority for County Judge to sign the required document(s). B. 68479 Action to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the agreement for "Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Incarcerated Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, continuing under the same rates, terms, and conditions through 03/07/2019. C. 68489 Requesting authority to enter into a month to month agreement with Spectrum Enterprise for internet services at the 430th District Court. Installation will be included. Requesting authority for the County Judge to sign all required documents. Subject to Form 1295. D. 68355 1. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $75,037.50 as it relates to Geo Technical & Construction Materials Testing and Testing Services for the New Tax Office Building (Substation) to be located within Pct #1 with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.; 2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $43,785.50 as it relates to Geo Technical & Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services for Sunset Operations Building project located within Pct. 1 with Millennium Engineers, Group, Inc. E. 68453 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 8, Contract No. C-15-046-03-03 for L&G Engineering, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $49,871.36 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase I. F. 68471 Pct 4 (1351/1345): Approval of invoice # 40059 in the amount of $2,346.70 (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer B2Z Engineering. Project Memorial Park WA#5 - P.O. 767241 - C-16-329-09-06 G. 65690 1. Authorization to execute Software Financing Certificate of Acceptance and Solution Delivery & Acceptance forms as required by vendor, Ricoh USA, Inc., for Laserfiche, Purchasing Department's purchase order paperless initiative; 2. Requesting approval to purchase necessary block of time of 30 hours to complete three (3) additional workflows needed to properly execute this paperless initiative, for a total of $6,150 from cooperative US Communities' awarded vendor Ricoh USA, Inc. 3. Approve/authorize Martha L. Salazar, Purchasing Director, to execute required forms attached herein. H. 68386 Approval for County to exercise the holdover provision under section 1.3 as provided in the contract for: Lease of Office Space - City of Weslaco for Hidalgo County WIC Program under the same terms and conditions with GBB Rentals, LTD - E-17-322-10-31 so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process is completed. I. 68402 Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $119,050.68 for the Precinct 1 Build Back Services as submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders and as reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates. J. 68377 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 7 Invoice #40060 in the amount of $ 4,505.06 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" of: "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4. K. 68383 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 Nos. 11327343 1-2-19 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 $11,972.00 735526 11327328 1-2-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 $41,387.50 772041 11327332 1-2-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 $21,788.00 779844 11327308 1-2-19 South Detention Basin Project $ 5,400.00 735730 11327322 1-2-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 $30,630.42 763269 11327321 1-2-19 Mile 3 WA #6 Project $68,900.00 784305 11327319 1-2-19 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 $ 7,225.00 773904 11327326 1-2-19 Mile 3 Project WA #4 $42,739.50 771660 11327327 1-2-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 $ 7,547.00 772303 11327323 1-2-19 FM676 (Mile 5) Project $ 7,650.00 745880 L. 68463 BCAP/PCT. 3 1. Certificate of Substantial Completion as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering with the date of 12/21/18 for El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision. 2. Requesting acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No.2 (Final) in the amount of $52,037.55 for RDH Site & Concrete LLC contracted vendor for El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision (Pct. 3) as submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering (C-CAP-18-168-07-03)
68479 Action to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the agreement for "Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Incarcerated Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, continuing under the same rates, terms, and conditions through 03/07/2019.
68455 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $942,575.75 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/27/18 to 01/09/19. 12/27-31/18 $301,515.26 01/02-02/19 $ 91,360.38 01/03-09/19 $549,700.11 TOTAL $942,575.75 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-68473 Proclamation Declaring World Read Aloud Day, which will be celebrated in Hidalgo County on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-68466 Discussion, consideration, approval and authorization for District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between WestCoast Children’s Clinic and the Hidalgo County Office of the Criminal District Attorney for implementation of a screening tool to identify commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC). B. AI-68461 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): 1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item #67796, item 6 C.2 & 3 CC-Regular December 4, 2018. 2. Requesting approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for FY2018 and approval to appropriate FY2018 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant Funds. C. AI-68397 Hidalgo County DA's Office-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) Grant #2931304: 1. Approval to ratify action taken on November 20, 2018 through agenda item #AI- 67719, for a Budget Adjustment submitted to the Office of the Governors (OOG) 2. Approval to submit a DVSP budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-68424 HIDTA CCP 59 Fund (1251): Authorization and approval to pay extra duty hours from January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 to Deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments: Constable Pct. 3, Constable Pct. 4, Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-68421 Requesting authorization for the County Judge as Chief Executive Oficcer and Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra as Head of Department to sign the ICE Request Certification Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). B. AI-68327 DOJ - USMS - U.S. Marshal (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service for one (1) officer in the amount of $14,333.00. 2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DOJ-USMS funding and appropriate funds in the amount of $14,333.00 for USMS overtime funding.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-68345 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" [pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art 3, Section 52] but not limited to: table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, and etc. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs and events. B. AI-68341 Presentation and discussion of 2018 Racial Profiling Report by Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-68378 Requesting approval on the acceptance of one (1) male German Shepherd Canine ("Miho"), for the Constable Precinct 4 Department donated by Mr. Francisco J. Guerrero, and its inclusion in the County Inventory list. Upon the K-9's retirement, separation and/or impeding medical conditions, the K-9 will be returned to Mr. Francisco J. Guerrero for safe care.
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-68382 Requesting approval of 2019 Elected Officials Bonds: OFFICIAL NAME OFFICE 1 Homero Jasso, Sr. JP Pct. #4, Pl. 2 2 Joanne Garcia Probate Court 3 Omar Maldonado Judge-County Court at Law #8 4 Fred Garza Judge-County Court at Law #4 5 Jaime "Jerry" Munoz JP Pct. #2, Pl. 2 C. AI-68416 Approval to revise time of the Regular Term Meeting from 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 PM for the calendar year of 2019 D. AI-68454 Appointment and/or re-appointment of board members to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors for a two year term (current terms expiring are County Judge, Precinct 3) E. AI-68457 1) Approval to accept settlement offer from HDI Global Insurance Company in the amount of $2,500.00 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Head Start Program) 2) Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign Full and Final Property Damage Release form to settle auto accident claim with HDI Global Insurance Company. F. AI-68395 1. Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: a. Evanston Insurance Company in the amount of $ 25,468.33 b. Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $ 61,123.98 2. Approval of 2019 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. Evanston Insurance Company in the amount of $25,468.33 b. Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $61,123.98 2 3.Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds into the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2019 in the amount of $86,592.31 for anticipated expenditures related to the June 2018 event.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-68467 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Anaysse Vasquez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of January 16, 2019 through March 12, 2019. C. AI-68417 WIC Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/21/2019: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 350-001 0174 Clerk I 01 Delete 350-001 0206 Clerk I 01 Delete 350-001 0059 Clerk IV 07 Create 350-001 0260 WIC Certification Specialist I 05 Create 350-001 0261 WIC Certification Specialist I 05 Create 350-001 0262 WIC Certification Specialist I 05 D. AI-68482 Pct. 2 Parks (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/21/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 122-008 0037 Equipment Operator I 06 Delete 122-008 0045 Custodian III 05 Create 122-008 0049 Program Manager I 13 E. AI-68464 Health PHHS (1293)/Health Clinics (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 01/07/2019: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade & Step/ Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/ Allowance Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity 340-070 0002 Public Health Education Coordinator G14S01 G14S01 340-003 A164 $0.00 $300.00 2. Approval of transfer. F. AI-68501 Criminal District Attorney (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223): Approval of correction to AI-68333, Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 01/21/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Correction Grade/Step Step Correction 080- 002 0075 Legal Assistant II G08/S01 G08/S02 080- 007 0049 G. AI-68503 Pct. 4 Drainage Improvements (1200): Discussion, consideration and all appropriate action on the attached reduction in force list as per Section 3.04 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 01/18/2019. H. AI-68505 County Court at Law No. 3 (1100): 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 (Discretionary) 023- 001 0004 Probate Auditor G11/S01 G11/S02 Step Adjustment (Discretionary) 023- 001 0005 Investigator I G12/S01 G12/S02
Urban County: A. AI-68470 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard approved vendor, Exerplay, Inc. (Buyboard Contract #512-16) in the amount of $176,902.10 (quote attached hereto), freight/delivery will not be charged. Precinct No. 1 -Granjeno UCP Year 30 (2017) Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized. B. AI-68398 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 95.67% Fulcrum Consulting Services 94.33% R. E. Garcia and Associates 88.67% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvements project. C. AI-68396 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of San Juan – Street Improvement funds. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 97% Javier Hinojosa Engineering 93% Fulcrum Consulting Servicces 92.33% 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of San Juan – Street Improvements project.
D. AI-68454 Appointment and/or re-appointment of board members to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors for a two year term (current terms expiring are County Judge, Precinct 3)
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-68431 Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Immunization program for FY 20. The award amount is $649,320.00. and the program period will be in effect from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. B. AI-68432 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Edinburg and County of Hidalgo. The purpose of the agreement is for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to provide inspection and permitting of OSSF disposal systems within the City of Edinburg jurisdiction. C. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-68326 Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No.10 & 55 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-68494 Requesting authorization to solicit title reports, appraisals and surveys metes & bounds for acquisition of land for the Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-68263 1. Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tract of land known as Parcel No. 14 and Parcel No. 20 associated with the Liberty Road Project Phase I (ROW CSJ: 0921-02-372) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. 2. Recommending approval of the counteroffer for the tract of land known as Parcel 19 associated with the Liberty Road Project Phase I (ROW CSJ: 0921-02-372) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Budget & Management: A. AI-68438 Tax Office (1100): Approval of the following salary schedule changes: Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step Effective Date Step Adjustment (Demotion) 140-001 0055 Deputy Clerk I G05/S01 G05/S04 01/07/2019 B. AI-68399 Various Departments: Approval of corrections to the 2019 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A. C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-68433 Court Reporter Services Fund (1239): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund (1239) in the amount of $162,000 to fund other professional services. 2. AI-68393 Justice Court Building Security (1245): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the Justice Court Building Security fund (1245) in the amount of $35,691.00 to fund the purchase of security cameras for the JP buildings.
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. Pct. 1 1. AI-68390 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the JP Offices located in Precinct 1, reflecting the date of December 26, 2018, submitted by SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito, awarded contractor for the "Build Back Services" to the property located at 1902 Joe Stephens in Weslaco, and as certified by project engineer, Halff Associates Inc., Inc under Contract No. C-18-223-07-31 with authority for County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra to sign documentation. B. Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 1. AI-68460 A. Acceptance and approval of final construction contract (CC approved 11/20/18) in the amount of $39,638.67 for Contract No. C-CAP-18-241-10-31-MEG for Ware Country Subdivision between Hidalgo County and Castle Enterprises, LLC. as submitted by project engineer SAM Engineering & Surveying, Inc. B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee ( Velinda Reyes ) to execute change orders that involve ..."an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor."
Open Forum
21. 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-68429 Cause No. C-0034-19-B; Aurelia Mendez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-68440 Hidalgo County v. Valeria Jaquelin Galvan Garcia & Sergio Cruz Cobos E. AI-68442 Hidalgo County v. Brandon Lee Trevino & Oscar Trevino F. AI-68444 Hidalgo County v. Juan Villacana G. AI-68446 Hidalgo County v. Eladio De Hoyos H. AI-68448 Hidalgo County v. Ramiro Acuna & Deisi Sanchez Duran 22. 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)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-68430 Cause No. C-0034-19-B; Aurelia Mendez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-68441 Hidalgo County v. Valeria Jaquelin Galvan Garcia & Sergio Cruz Cobos E. AI-68443 Hidalgo County v. Brandon Lee Trevino & Oscar Trevino F. AI-68445 Hidalgo County v. Juan Villacana G. AI-68447 Hidalgo County v. Eladio De Hoyos H. AI-68449 Hidalgo County v. Ramiro Acuna & Deisi Sanchez Duran 24. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 25. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 26. Adjourn