1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 71271 1.) Presentation, discussion and action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Sewer Systems and authorization for Chairman of the Board to execute. Subject to final review from HCDD1 Engineering. 2.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of TCEQ General Permit requesting authorization to issue $400.00 permit fee to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). B. 71217 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Valley Land Title Co., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028B-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review. C. 71224 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028A-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review. D. 71234 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Edwards Abstract and Title Co., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028C-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review. E. 71242 Requesting approval to declare Surplus approximately 829,943 Cubic Yards of Fill Dirt located at "Delta Watershed" in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB# HCDD1-18-064-12-12, advertised for (2) weeks, and No Bids were received. 6. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 71267 Request approval of a budget amendment from Capital Project Fund 133, to transfer funds in the amount of $ 269,005.71 from Precinct #2 Rural Drainage Development into Precinct #4 Rural Drainage Development for the Iowa Road Drainage Improvements construction. B. 71243 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Bdgt: 315-Pharr McAllen South Drain 1. Approval & Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consutling EngineersConstruction pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements at USIBWC Main Floodway. 2. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $182,031.44 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements. Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD. PO#631848 3. Application for Retainage Release in the amount of $121,486.70 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements. Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD. PO#631848 7. 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. 8. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 10. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 11. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores A. AI-71159 Presentation of a Resolution in Honor of Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta, Jr. B. AI-71160 Resolution in recognition of Mission being named an All-America City. C. AI-71167 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Granjeno, to assist one another in multiple projects. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, Hidalgo County through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed project. County and City desires to assist each other in projects to be defined by mutual agreement through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials and manpower.
1. 71314 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. 71313 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 71207 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of January, February and March of 2019. C. 71269 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. 71270 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 71295 2019 - Executive Office (1100) B. 71276 2019 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (1229) C. 71283 2019 - Co Auditor (1100) D. 71262 2019 - Planning Dept. (1100) E. 71261 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) F. 71225 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) G. 71236 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) H. 71284 2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) I. 71198 2019 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) J. 71202 2019 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100) K. 71209 2019 -Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100) L. 71232 2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) M. 71228 2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) N. 71214 2019 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) O. 71229 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) P. 71244 2019 - IT Department (1100) Q. 71223 2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100) R. 71194 2019 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) S. 71193 2019 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) T. 71179 2019 - CO WIDE ADM (1100) U. 71146 2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) V. 71187 2019 - Elections Contract §31.100 W. 70952 2019 - BCAP/ PCT.1 (1312) X.71136 2019 - JP Pct 3 Pl 2 (1100) Y. 71152 2019 - 464TH DC (1100) Z. 71134 2019 Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 71285 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, prog (050) to Pct. 1 Parks, prog (013) in the amount of $1,000.00 to cover anticipated expenditures. B. 71246 TXDOT Pct 4 Doolittle Rd (1.71mi. N FM1925 at North Main Ditch) (1315): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 4 10th St, program 030, into TXDOT Pct 4 Doolittle Rd, program 214, in the amount of $41,095.00 to fund County's estimated cost associated with AFA with TXDOT. C.71206 Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Sheriff (001) to County Wide Comm. System (083) in the total of $350.00 for monthly user fee and programing of radios. D. 71210 Acceptance of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 CRC Memorial (program 123) in the amount of $2,211.50. Transfer will fund reimbursable expenses invoice submitted by Mata Garcia Architects. E. 71211 Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 136) in the amount of $2,211.50. Transfer will cover reimbursable expenses for Mata Garcia Architects. F. 71274 Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez(Owassa-Sioux) Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 Rd Maint (progm. 006) to Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez (Owassa-Sioux) Rd Prj (progm. 158) the amount of $10,000 to fund project expenditures. G. 71205 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. H. 71226 Health Department (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Adm. Contingency to Health Adm. in the amount of $13,800.00 to fund supplies in preparation to mosquito season and concerns of the Zika Virus in Hidalgo County. I. 71174 Jail (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm-Contingency to Jail in the amount of $800,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. 71230 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. 71153 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 12.50 acres tract of land being the south Block 88 Lot 12 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation (Pct. 4) (Mile 19 North Road & Sunflower Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Sunflower Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunflower Road. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 10.00 tract of land of lot 1 Blk 95 J.C. Engelman Jr. Resubdivision of section 95 and the East half of section 94, Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation. (Pct. 1) (Mile 19 North Road & F.M. 493) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line north of Mile 19 North Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 19 North Road. c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 0.31 acres tract of land out of Lot 4 Blk. 9 La Donna Plat Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Walker Road & Soderquist Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line east of Soderquist Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Soderquist Road. d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 5.00 being the south half of the north half of the south half of Lot 5 Blk. 89 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation (Pct. 4) (Davis Road & Val Verde Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line east of Val Verde Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Val Verde Road. e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 10.00 acres tract out of Lot 5 Blk. 31 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2; Proposed Bellawoods Estates Subdivision. (Pct. 4) (Benito Ramirez Road & Alamo Road.) Location of Utilities: Existing 8” water line north of Benito Ramirez Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road. f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 10.003 acres out of Farm Tract 467 of the West & Adams Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 15 ½ North Road.) Location of Utilities: Existing 2” water line south of Mile 15 ½ North Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 15 ½ North Road. g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Falcon Meadows Lot 1 Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Cesar Chavez Road & Curry Road.) Location of Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Cesar Chavez Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road. 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 71161 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 June 7. Tax Refunds: A. 71177 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S2950.00.000.0368.52 WILFRED PAWLIK $2,565.15 B. 71176 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT C9800.00.004.0016.16 QUALITY SELECT SEEDS $2,515.07 L2862.99.000.0004.00 LEAL AUTO SALES LLC $2,522.86 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 71201 Requesting approval to pay for an Active Membership for the International Association of Arson Investigators for Homero Garza, Fire Marshal, for 8/1/19 - 8/1/20, in the total amount of $135.00 for the year, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 71200 HIDTA - Task Force: Requesting approval of requisition #'s 00397477/00397483 with authorization for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office: Renewing the 2019-2020 Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) membership dues for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney HIDTA Task Force in the total amount of $240.00 ($40.00 per member x 6 members), Paying the 2019-2020 Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) conference fee for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney HIDTA Task Force in the total amount of $1,950.00 ($325.00 per member x 6 members). Members consist of one (1) Commander, two (2) HIDTA agents, one (1) Sheriff Deputy (K-9),one (1) Deputy Constable PCT. #4, and one (1) Border Patrol Agent. C. 71188 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following employees: Kacey Villafuerte, Linda Marie Greewood, Norma De La Rosa, Robert Vina III, Rosendo Reyes and Yuri Rosillo, in the amount of $345.00 (Requisition #397316), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 71175 Sheriff Department: Requesting approval of requisition #397265 for 2019 membership dues for Captain David D. Friedlein to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $315.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 9. Pct. #2: A. 71252 Pct 2 Dicker Road Prj (SP115 to FM 2061) (TxDot): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $5,258.00 for the County's estimated share of construction engineering direct state costs, for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Dicker Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-312) 10. Urban County: A. 71156 Requesting approval to cancel the application of Eleodoro & Emma Herrera at the request of homeowner. Commissioners Court approved applicant for assistance on June 6, 2019 (Agenda item #70555). 11. Budget & Management: A. 71164 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 June 16-30, 2019 in the amount of $46,211.02 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 71163 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $944,243.77 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/20/19 to 07/03/19. 06/20-26/19 $555,184.84 06/27-28/19 $ 21,416.41 07/01-03/19 $367,642.52 TOTAL $944,243.77 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 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. 70996 Authority to advertise and approval of Request for Proposal procurement packet for project titled: "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department with authority to re-advertise when/if necessary or required.. B. 71255 BCAP/Pct. 4 Requesting approval of payment for INV# 19-024-374 in the amount of $1,708.52 as submitted by project engineer SAMES Engineering and Surveying provided under Contract # C-CAP-18-034-04-10 for Ware Country Subdivision. D. 71237 Approval to exercise a one-year extensions with the following contracts: A. C-17-122A-11-28 Nardis Inc. dba Nardis Public Safety; B. C-17-122B-11-285 Galls LLC under the same rates, terms, and conditions with for the Purchase of Uniforms and Accessories for Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies (on an as needed basis) - effective December 11, 2019 thru December 10, 2020. E. 70385 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize it's final one (1) year renewal/extension term under contract E-18-112-05-29 for "Bulk Gasoline On-Off Highway Diesel Fuel (All Grades) and Other Related Miscellaneous Products with Arguindegui Management Co, LLC under same rates, terms, and conditions. F. 71195 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy & 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. 6/30/19 11327646 $12,577.44 793270 G. 71221 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #10035 in the amount of $672.70 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. H. 71220 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC.: Project PO Inv. Number Inv. Date Inv. Amt. WA#1 778432 10036 07/02/19 $249.86 WA#2 789711 10037 07/02/19 $307.52 I. 71139 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327635 in the amount of $111,151.21 for Mile 10 Project (M6-FM1015) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. J. 71140 PCT. #1 (1353): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327636 in the amount of $74,898.52 for FM 88 Project (5th St.-FM 1925) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. K. 71141 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount WA#1 785461 06/30/19 11327642 $29,903.37 WA#2 793535 06/30/19 11327643 $25,402.73 L. 71142 PCT. #1 (1315): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327634 in the amount of $52,157.10 for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. M. 71143 PCT. #1 (1315): Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 (M9-M11) Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amt. WA#1 764347 06/30/19 11327630 $35,846.89 WA#2 779197 06/30/19 11327644 $43,833.24 N. 71171 Requesting acceptance and approval of the purchase of cases/display frames to present flags for awards/outreach events pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Section 52 with acquisition to be through HC requisition and purchase order protocol. O. 71191 Approval of Application for Payment No. 26 in the amount of $31,977.61 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. P. 71170 Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $204,669.36 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. Q. 71138 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 07/02/19 20158 $ 3,000.57 767363 Las Milpas Road Project 07/02/19 20159 $ 9,135.56 777422 N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 07/02/19 20160 $ 3,000.00 782815 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 07/02/19 20161 $92,310.67 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 07/02/19 20162 $ 5,994.78 792886 R. 71154 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 06/30/19 11327619 $ 5,893.24 759102 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) 06/30/19 11327621 $216,235.01 796794 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) 06/30/19 11327622 $ 80,248.65 795673 SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project (WA#2) 06/30/19 11327623 $115,445.88 788634 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 06/30/19 11327626 $ 896.28 745253 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#10) 06/30/19 11327648 $ 6,135.10 779803 S. 71172 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 PO No. Amount 11327628 6-30-19 FM 681 Project 625225 $ 360.85 11327627 6-30-19 FM 681 Project 625224 $ 551.89 11327632 6-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $ 2,412.00 11327631 6-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $ 3,368.00 11327653 6-30-19 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $ 7,200.00 11327652 6-30-19 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 773904 $ 27,900.00 11327637 6-30-19 Mile 3 Project WA #6 784305 $ 66,324.83 11327618 6-30-19 Mile 3 Project WA #7 794113 $ 11,785.00 11327633 6-30-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $ 76,480.00 11327638 6-30-19 FM 676 Project 745880 $ 1,800.00 T. 71121 Precinct 3 is requesting approval to surplus and remove the assets from their inventory detailed on “Exhibit A” for the purpose of destruction and disposal via landfill, as the asset is obsolete and/or damaged with no value. V. 71144 Approval to exercise the final extension as provided in the original contract for "Lease of Tower Space" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - La Joya Tower Site under the same terms and conditions effective August 3, 2019 through August 2, 2020. W. 71126 Approval to exercise a one-year extension in the current contract agreement C-19-018-12-18, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with SyntaxWare for Maintenance and Support Services- Effective January 01, 2020 thru December 31, 2020 thru the Exemption under the Texas Local Government Code, 262-024 (a)(4) a professional service program maintenance. X. 70968 Requesting acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #3 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for Five (5) Bus Shelters with accessible parking (PO#789747). INVOICE #: AMOUNT: 25130 $12,250.60 Y. 71189 Approval of the deletion of fuel card users including, but not limited to the Hidalgo County Adult Probation- delete fuel card users. Z. 71106 Approval of addition fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: Hidalgo County Adult Probation - Fuel card users.
Constable Pct. 1 Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues to The National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Inc., in the amount of, Membership Fees: ($30.00) Certification fee: Narcotics ($25.00) for Deputy Pablo Alegria with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer / contractor; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., Texas Cordia Construction LLC, MTME, LLC & B2Z Engineering: Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 40067 07/02/2019 Memorial Park $ 1,306.72 767241 113274625 06/30/2019 FM1925 WA#1 $ 1,612.53 739761 11327624 06/30/2019 FM1925 (10th St to McColl) $ 479.47 725312 11327620 06/30/2019 10th St Extenstion Project $ 26,282.67 700265 11327639 06/30/2019 Mile 5 Project WA#1 $1,800.00 740893 11327629 06/30/2019 FM2220 (Ware Road) Project $33,338.56 728311 5201-12 05/17/2019 Groundwater, Gas Monitoring Pct.4 Landfill $18,717.00 769126 5201-13 05/17/2019 Groundwater, Gas Monitoring Pct.4 Landfill $1,400.00 769126 17 07/1/2019 10th St Extention Project $106,421.76 774917
70998 Approval to exercise the first (1) of two (2) possible extensions as provided in the original contract C-19-025-02-26 for "Radiologic Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office under the same terms and conditions effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, with Calera, Inc. d/b/a Rio Grande Valley Mobile X-rays.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-71077 DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU) (1281): Approval to submit a DVU Grant #3596501 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-71199 Pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, requesting Commissioners' Court approval for HIDTA to purchase promotional items to include personalized pens and pencils, personalized bracelets, lanyards, buttons, ribbons, stickers, folders, bookmarkers and notepads for a period of 7/16/19 - 12/31/19.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-71219 2018 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2018. B. AI-71222 Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY17 (1284): 1. Ratification of adjustment made June 28, 2019 to request 2 month extension for FY2017 Operation Stonegarden. 2. Authorization to request a grant adjustment for a 4 month extension for FY2017 Operation Stonegarden. 3. Authorization for Judge Cortez to certify adjustment on eGrants. C. AI-71238 1. Requesting approval to submit the attached credit application document required by HD Supply Construction & Industrial White Cap including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document. 2. Requesting approval to submit attached credit application document required by Ben E. Keith Co. including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document. D. AI-71128 1. Authorization and Approval of Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and Hidalgo County. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official to sign two copies of the agreement. E. AI-71150 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jacobo Sloss, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 2019 to December 2019. F. AI-71149 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Alyssa Rodriguez, University Graduate as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of July 2019 to August 31, 2019.
Constable Pct. #4 A. AI-71033 Requesting authorization and approval to accept 5 ballistic vests as a donation from the Texas Department of Public Safety to be issued and worn by peace officers in our department for extra officer safety due to heightened officer shootings this year.
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-71288 Approval to designate one alternate and three proxies to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. C. AI-71291 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee. D. AI-71290 Discussion, consideration and action updating principal for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program as follows: Principal: from Richard F. Cortez, County Judge to Valde Guerra, Executive Officer E. AI-71279 1. Approval of purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg 2. Approval and consent of Hidalgo County for Atlas Hall & Rodriguez to represent Hidalgo County in a real estate transaction where Atlas Hall & Rodriguez is representing the other party on other unrelated matters F. AI-71253 1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet TCEQ requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems 2. Authorization for County Judge to sign necessary documentation 3. Authorization for issuing $400 payment for permit fee G. AI-71190 Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto General Agency in the amount of $187.50 to settle damages to County Stop Sign. (Precinct 4)
WIC: A. AI-71158 Requesting approval to host an event for World Breastfeeding Month on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM at the Lactation Care Center RGV.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-71282 Texas Agrilife Extension (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 07/22/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 380-001 0016 Clerk I 01 Delete 380-001 0017 Clerk I 01 Create 380-001 0018 Administrative Assistant III 08 C. AI-71147 Justice of the Peace Pct. 3/Place 2 (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 07/22/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 066-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator (JP) 09 Create 066-001 0008 Clerk IV 07 D. AI-71216 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): 1. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0033, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval. 2. Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0156, Assistant District Attorney IV after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval. E. AI-71151 Pct. 1 Parks (1100)/ Sanitation (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 07/22/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 121-013 0031 Maintenance II 05 Create 121-001 0053 Maintenance II 05
Urban County: A. AI-71166 Approval of land acquisition of Easement # 2 for the 2015 Flood Grant/Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923)
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-71250 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Zika Response Grant Contract No. 537-18-0355-00001 Amendment No. 3. The purpose of the amendment is for continued support of the Public Health Zika Response activities and to reflect a revised termination date of July 31, 2020. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the grant contract amendment.
Planning Department: A. AI-71247 1. Final Approval a. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VI Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jack McClelland) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road) No. of Lots: 66 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging into an existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed for (66) single family lots. b. Blanquita Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kevin Campbell) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493) No. of Lots: 34 Single Family Flood Zone: X Shaded Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed for (34) single family lots. Streetlights: 5 Streetlights
Elections Administration: A. AI-71240 Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and Hidalgo County relating to the use and participation of the DIR Shared Services Program.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-71132 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the South Texas Independent School District and the County of Hidalgo for student transportation staging area for the 2019-2020 School Year, agreement expiring August 31, 2020.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores A. AI-71159 Presentation of a Resolution in Honor of Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta, Jr. B. AI-71160 Resolution in recognition of Mission being named an All-America City. C. AI-71167 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Granjeno, to assist one another in multiple projects. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, Hidalgo County through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed project. County and City desires to assist each other in projects to be defined by mutual agreement through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials and manpower.
Budget & Management: A. AI-71296 Presentation of 2020 Budget Status Report B. AI-71280 Presentation of Hidalgo County 2019 Employee Health Fair Results. C. AI-71281 Presentation and discussion on the Hidalgo County Employee Wellness Challenges. D. AI-71293 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the July 2019 LRGVDC Road to Recycling Participation Acknowledgment. E. AI-71278 Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize Urban County to utilize County funds, Special Revenue Bank Account, as interim funding for payment of expenditures of the following grants: TDA No. 7217005, Grant Period 5/22/17-8/9/19 TDHCA No. 7216003, Grant Period 9/1/19-9/1/20 2015 Floods Non-Housing, Grant Period 1/24/18-5/9/20 2015 Floods Housing, Grant Period 7/10/18-10/20/20 F. AI-71235 TXDOT-Pct 4 Doolittle Rd (1.71mi. N FM1925 at North Main Ditch) (1315): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Doolittle Rd Replacement and Rehabilitation Project CSJ:0921-02-387 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $18,145.00 for the County's estimated cost of direct state costs for preliminary engineering and ROW associated with the Doolittle Rd Replacement and Rehabilitation Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. G. AI-71197 Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $35,000. Funds are from the Planning Department - New Street Lights Development and appropriation of the same. H. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-71268 CC Records Archive (1100): Approval of appropriation of funds from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - CC Records Archive for CC Records Archive in the amount $178,400.00 to fund the preservation of books. 2. AI-71260 Debt Service Funds (14XX): Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and approval of 2019 appropriation and/or interfund transfers to fund various Debt Service Funds. 3. AI-71180 Grants LVL 6 (1286): Approval to deobligate for Regional Solid Waste Grant which grant funds were reallocated to different entity.
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-71259 Approval of "Amendment No. 3" of Memorandum to Understanding between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (C-18-206-07-31) to reflect the "increase in operation hours" with the applicable fee schedule effective July 16, 2019 through the end of current term. 2. AI-71256 Approval of Change Order No. 29 related to elevators in connection with the construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas Inc., in the amount of $661,623.00. 3. AI-71127 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with AMT Auction Marketing (ranked #1-CC-06/18/19/AI #70819) for RFP No. 2019-059 titled: Auctioneer & Related Services for Hidalgo County. 4. AI-71292 Presentation for discussion and action on the Request for Proposal packet for the project titled: Hidalgo County Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management Services, Employee Assistance Program, Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment with inclusion of the incorporated changes, additions, modifications and all other directives, instructions by CC as a result of the Workshop and approved at the Special Meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 for the purpose of releasing said packet after the first advertisement is published which is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2019. 5. AI-71289 Discussion and action in connection with the following contracts for services: A. E-18-115-07-28 electric energy; B. E-18-160-06-05 group health plan. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-71241 A. Requesting approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(2)'an item necessary to protect the health & safety of the residents of the county'... including local declaration of emergency by County Judge and extension of same; B. Acceptance and approval for the rental of up to Ten (10) Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll Off Containers (on an as needed basis) from Republic Services commencing upon approval of agenda item through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol, with a term that should not exceed thirty (30) days to address the removal of debris as a direct result of the flooding rain event of 06-24-19 with the rates detailed attached and subject to compliance with all requirements [form 1295, insurance certificate and legal counsel review of any agreement submitted or necessary. 2. AI-71245 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for a road improvement project to a portion of Mile 10 Westgate (Mile 6) to FM 88 (Mile 5); B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 3. AI-71115 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo Countyand the City of Donna for the donation of Schroeder Park, pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't. Code Section 272.001. C. Pct. 3 1. AI-71043 a. Presentation of scoring grid [attached herein] for the purposes of ranking by Commissioner's Court, the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals for Hidalgo County Pct. 3 RFP: 2109-032-05-01-TDL "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)"; b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to negotiate a "Best and Final Offer" (BAFO) with the number one ranked participant of _______________________ for the provision of "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas" in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)". 2. AI-71249 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the provision of "on call and as needed" engineering services to Pct. #3 [thru CC action 07-01-19/R-AI #71065]; B. Pursuant to the previous action to approve a professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $65,040.00 for the provision of services for Inspiration Road - Mile 5 to Mile 6 1/8 Projects; C. Pursuant to same action herein of professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $9,200.00 for the provision of services for Tom Gil Road and Mile 5 1/2 road project. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-71277 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for "on-call" professional engineering services for "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings" within Precinct 4 subject to legal counsel's final review/approval as to form.. 2. AI-71275 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC for "on-call" professional engineering services for "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings" within Precinct 4 subject to final legal review. 3. AI-71257 Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Professional Appraisal Services for On-Call Appraisal Review Services for Precinct No. 4. E. HIDTA 1. AI-70838 Acceptance and approval of the continuation of the Software License Agreement and Support Services Addendum between Cardinal Tracking, Inc. and the Hidalgo County Criminal HIDTA Task Force for the provision of software/maintenance support services of the Badge Police Record Management System with the three (3) year Software License and Support Contract Period from 10/1/2019 - 09/30/2022. (through project #2019-168) with authority for County Judge to execute the agreement. F. IT Department 1. AI-71155 Approval to purchase Products and Services through Netsync Network Solutions through TIPS/TAPS# 170203 in the amount of $103,727.51 thru Req 392135. G. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-70149 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(4) a Professional Service; B.) Acceptance and approval of a final negotiated professional service agreement with David Max Castro, a licensed pharmacist, for the provision of pharmacist-in-charge & related services for the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department in accordance with the Tex. Occupations Code §562.101 and 22 Tex. Admin. Code §291.92. H. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-71258 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $8,278.88 under the current "on-call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-18-227-09-18) for the provision of structural assessment engineering services at the Hidalgo County Jail (Kitchen Project). 2. AI-70782 Presentation of the sole qualified vendor RGV Towers, LLC, submitting the lowest and best bid for purpose of award of bid and approval of the contract for project numbered/titled: "RFB #2019-036-07-16-HAG-Lease of Tower Space"- Sheriff's Office. I. Auditor's Office 1. AI-71263 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7)-"Items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies"; b. Approval to enter into a Computer Processing Software Subscription Services Agreement for a "vendor portal" with Weidenhammer Systems Corporation with an annual support and subscription amount of $5,894.00 and up front service of $2,435.00 from 08/01/2019-07/31/2020 including approval for County Auditor to sign/execute the required documents. J. Co. Wide 1. AI-71019 Presentation of the sole qualified vendor, Anrige Inc., dba, A Clean Portoco, for purpose of awarding bid and approving the contract for project numbered/titled: "RFSQ #2019- 048A-06-24-HAG- Lease and Service of Portable Toilets and/or Showers" with a commencement date of July 17, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2019 but in no event to exceed the statutory procurement limit of $50K.
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-71181 Cause #CL-19-3350-D; Benita G. Hernandez & Petra Martinez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-71100 Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas E. AI-71203 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County F. AI-71130 Claim of Brenda L. Valdez de Belmares
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-71288 Approval to designate one alternate and three proxies to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. C. AI-71291 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee. D. AI-71290 Discussion, consideration and action updating principal for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program as follows: Principal: from Richard F. Cortez, County Judge to Valde Guerra, Executive Officer E. AI-71279 1. Approval of purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg 2. Approval and consent of Hidalgo County for Atlas Hall & Rodriguez to represent Hidalgo County in a real estate transaction where Atlas Hall & Rodriguez is representing the other party on other unrelated matters F. AI-71253 1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet TCEQ requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems 2. Authorization for County Judge to sign necessary documentation 3. Authorization for issuing $400 payment for permit fee G. AI-71190 Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto General Agency in the amount of $187.50 to settle damages to County Stop Sign. (Precinct 4)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-71182 Cause #CL-19-3350-D; Benita G. Hernandez & Petra Martinez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-71101 Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas E. AI-71204 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County F. AI-71131 Claim of Brenda L. Valdez de Belmares 26. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 71271 1.) Presentation, discussion and action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Sewer Systems and authorization for Chairman of the Board to execute. Subject to final review from HCDD1 Engineering. 2.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of TCEQ General Permit requesting authorization to issue $400.00 permit fee to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). B. 71217 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Valley Land Title Co., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028B-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review. C. 71224 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028A-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review. D. 71234 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Edwards Abstract and Title Co., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028C-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review. E. 71242 Requesting approval to declare Surplus approximately 829,943 Cubic Yards of Fill Dirt located at "Delta Watershed" in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB# HCDD1-18-064-12-12, advertised for (2) weeks, and No Bids were received. 6. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 71267 Request approval of a budget amendment from Capital Project Fund 133, to transfer funds in the amount of $ 269,005.71 from Precinct #2 Rural Drainage Development into Precinct #4 Rural Drainage Development for the Iowa Road Drainage Improvements construction. B. 71243 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Bdgt: 315-Pharr McAllen South Drain 1. Approval & Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consutling EngineersConstruction pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements at USIBWC Main Floodway. 2. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $182,031.44 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements. Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD. PO#631848 3. Application for Retainage Release in the amount of $121,486.70 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements. Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD. PO#631848 7. 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. 8. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 10. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 11. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores A. AI-71159 Presentation of a Resolution in Honor of Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta, Jr. B. AI-71160 Resolution in recognition of Mission being named an All-America City. C. AI-71167 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Granjeno, to assist one another in multiple projects. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, Hidalgo County through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed project. County and City desires to assist each other in projects to be defined by mutual agreement through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials and manpower.
1. 71314 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. 71313 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 71207 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of January, February and March of 2019. C. 71269 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. 71270 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 71295 2019 - Executive Office (1100) B. 71276 2019 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (1229) C. 71283 2019 - Co Auditor (1100) D. 71262 2019 - Planning Dept. (1100) E. 71261 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) F. 71225 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) G. 71236 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) H. 71284 2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) I. 71198 2019 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) J. 71202 2019 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100) K. 71209 2019 -Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100) L. 71232 2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) M. 71228 2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) N. 71214 2019 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) O. 71229 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) P. 71244 2019 - IT Department (1100) Q. 71223 2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100) R. 71194 2019 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) S. 71193 2019 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100) T. 71179 2019 - CO WIDE ADM (1100) U. 71146 2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) V. 71187 2019 - Elections Contract §31.100 W. 70952 2019 - BCAP/ PCT.1 (1312) X.71136 2019 - JP Pct 3 Pl 2 (1100) Y. 71152 2019 - 464TH DC (1100) Z. 71134 2019 Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 71285 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, prog (050) to Pct. 1 Parks, prog (013) in the amount of $1,000.00 to cover anticipated expenditures. B. 71246 TXDOT Pct 4 Doolittle Rd (1.71mi. N FM1925 at North Main Ditch) (1315): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 4 10th St, program 030, into TXDOT Pct 4 Doolittle Rd, program 214, in the amount of $41,095.00 to fund County's estimated cost associated with AFA with TXDOT. C.71206 Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Sheriff (001) to County Wide Comm. System (083) in the total of $350.00 for monthly user fee and programing of radios. D. 71210 Acceptance of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 CRC Memorial (program 123) in the amount of $2,211.50. Transfer will fund reimbursable expenses invoice submitted by Mata Garcia Architects. E. 71211 Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 136) in the amount of $2,211.50. Transfer will cover reimbursable expenses for Mata Garcia Architects. F. 71274 Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez(Owassa-Sioux) Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 Rd Maint (progm. 006) to Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez (Owassa-Sioux) Rd Prj (progm. 158) the amount of $10,000 to fund project expenditures. G. 71205 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund operating expenditures. H. 71226 Health Department (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Adm. Contingency to Health Adm. in the amount of $13,800.00 to fund supplies in preparation to mosquito season and concerns of the Zika Virus in Hidalgo County. I. 71174 Jail (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm-Contingency to Jail in the amount of $800,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. 71230 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. 71153 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 12.50 acres tract of land being the south Block 88 Lot 12 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation (Pct. 4) (Mile 19 North Road & Sunflower Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Sunflower Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunflower Road. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 10.00 tract of land of lot 1 Blk 95 J.C. Engelman Jr. Resubdivision of section 95 and the East half of section 94, Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation. (Pct. 1) (Mile 19 North Road & F.M. 493) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line north of Mile 19 North Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 19 North Road. c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 0.31 acres tract of land out of Lot 4 Blk. 9 La Donna Plat Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Walker Road & Soderquist Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line east of Soderquist Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Soderquist Road. d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 5.00 being the south half of the north half of the south half of Lot 5 Blk. 89 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation (Pct. 4) (Davis Road & Val Verde Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line east of Val Verde Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Val Verde Road. e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 10.00 acres tract out of Lot 5 Blk. 31 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2; Proposed Bellawoods Estates Subdivision. (Pct. 4) (Benito Ramirez Road & Alamo Road.) Location of Utilities: Existing 8” water line north of Benito Ramirez Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road. f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 10.003 acres out of Farm Tract 467 of the West & Adams Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 15 ½ North Road.) Location of Utilities: Existing 2” water line south of Mile 15 ½ North Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 15 ½ North Road. g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Falcon Meadows Lot 1 Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Cesar Chavez Road & Curry Road.) Location of Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Cesar Chavez Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road. 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 71161 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 June 7. Tax Refunds: A. 71177 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT S2950.00.000.0368.52 WILFRED PAWLIK $2,565.15 B. 71176 ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT C9800.00.004.0016.16 QUALITY SELECT SEEDS $2,515.07 L2862.99.000.0004.00 LEAL AUTO SALES LLC $2,522.86 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 71201 Requesting approval to pay for an Active Membership for the International Association of Arson Investigators for Homero Garza, Fire Marshal, for 8/1/19 - 8/1/20, in the total amount of $135.00 for the year, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 71200 HIDTA - Task Force: Requesting approval of requisition #'s 00397477/00397483 with authorization for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office: Renewing the 2019-2020 Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) membership dues for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney HIDTA Task Force in the total amount of $240.00 ($40.00 per member x 6 members), Paying the 2019-2020 Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) conference fee for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney HIDTA Task Force in the total amount of $1,950.00 ($325.00 per member x 6 members). Members consist of one (1) Commander, two (2) HIDTA agents, one (1) Sheriff Deputy (K-9),one (1) Deputy Constable PCT. #4, and one (1) Border Patrol Agent. C. 71188 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following employees: Kacey Villafuerte, Linda Marie Greewood, Norma De La Rosa, Robert Vina III, Rosendo Reyes and Yuri Rosillo, in the amount of $345.00 (Requisition #397316), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 71175 Sheriff Department: Requesting approval of requisition #397265 for 2019 membership dues for Captain David D. Friedlein to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $315.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 9. Pct. #2: A. 71252 Pct 2 Dicker Road Prj (SP115 to FM 2061) (TxDot): Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $5,258.00 for the County's estimated share of construction engineering direct state costs, for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Dicker Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-312) 10. Urban County: A. 71156 Requesting approval to cancel the application of Eleodoro & Emma Herrera at the request of homeowner. Commissioners Court approved applicant for assistance on June 6, 2019 (Agenda item #70555). 11. Budget & Management: A. 71164 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 June 16-30, 2019 in the amount of $46,211.02 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 71163 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $944,243.77 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/20/19 to 07/03/19. 06/20-26/19 $555,184.84 06/27-28/19 $ 21,416.41 07/01-03/19 $367,642.52 TOTAL $944,243.77 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 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. 70996 Authority to advertise and approval of Request for Proposal procurement packet for project titled: "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department with authority to re-advertise when/if necessary or required.. B. 71255 BCAP/Pct. 4 Requesting approval of payment for INV# 19-024-374 in the amount of $1,708.52 as submitted by project engineer SAMES Engineering and Surveying provided under Contract # C-CAP-18-034-04-10 for Ware Country Subdivision. D. 71237 Approval to exercise a one-year extensions with the following contracts: A. C-17-122A-11-28 Nardis Inc. dba Nardis Public Safety; B. C-17-122B-11-285 Galls LLC under the same rates, terms, and conditions with for the Purchase of Uniforms and Accessories for Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies (on an as needed basis) - effective December 11, 2019 thru December 10, 2020. E. 70385 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize it's final one (1) year renewal/extension term under contract E-18-112-05-29 for "Bulk Gasoline On-Off Highway Diesel Fuel (All Grades) and Other Related Miscellaneous Products with Arguindegui Management Co, LLC under same rates, terms, and conditions. F. 71195 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy & 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. 6/30/19 11327646 $12,577.44 793270 G. 71221 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #10035 in the amount of $672.70 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. H. 71220 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC.: Project PO Inv. Number Inv. Date Inv. Amt. WA#1 778432 10036 07/02/19 $249.86 WA#2 789711 10037 07/02/19 $307.52 I. 71139 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327635 in the amount of $111,151.21 for Mile 10 Project (M6-FM1015) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. J. 71140 PCT. #1 (1353): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327636 in the amount of $74,898.52 for FM 88 Project (5th St.-FM 1925) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. K. 71141 PCT. #1: Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount WA#1 785461 06/30/19 11327642 $29,903.37 WA#2 793535 06/30/19 11327643 $25,402.73 L. 71142 PCT. #1 (1315): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327634 in the amount of $52,157.10 for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. M. 71143 PCT. #1 (1315): Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 (M9-M11) Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amt. WA#1 764347 06/30/19 11327630 $35,846.89 WA#2 779197 06/30/19 11327644 $43,833.24 N. 71171 Requesting acceptance and approval of the purchase of cases/display frames to present flags for awards/outreach events pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Section 52 with acquisition to be through HC requisition and purchase order protocol. O. 71191 Approval of Application for Payment No. 26 in the amount of $31,977.61 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. P. 71170 Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $204,669.36 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. Q. 71138 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 07/02/19 20158 $ 3,000.57 767363 Las Milpas Road Project 07/02/19 20159 $ 9,135.56 777422 N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 07/02/19 20160 $ 3,000.00 782815 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 07/02/19 20161 $92,310.67 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 07/02/19 20162 $ 5,994.78 792886 R. 71154 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 06/30/19 11327619 $ 5,893.24 759102 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) 06/30/19 11327621 $216,235.01 796794 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) 06/30/19 11327622 $ 80,248.65 795673 SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project (WA#2) 06/30/19 11327623 $115,445.88 788634 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 06/30/19 11327626 $ 896.28 745253 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#10) 06/30/19 11327648 $ 6,135.10 779803 S. 71172 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 PO No. Amount 11327628 6-30-19 FM 681 Project 625225 $ 360.85 11327627 6-30-19 FM 681 Project 625224 $ 551.89 11327632 6-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $ 2,412.00 11327631 6-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $ 3,368.00 11327653 6-30-19 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $ 7,200.00 11327652 6-30-19 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 773904 $ 27,900.00 11327637 6-30-19 Mile 3 Project WA #6 784305 $ 66,324.83 11327618 6-30-19 Mile 3 Project WA #7 794113 $ 11,785.00 11327633 6-30-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $ 76,480.00 11327638 6-30-19 FM 676 Project 745880 $ 1,800.00 T. 71121 Precinct 3 is requesting approval to surplus and remove the assets from their inventory detailed on “Exhibit A” for the purpose of destruction and disposal via landfill, as the asset is obsolete and/or damaged with no value. V. 71144 Approval to exercise the final extension as provided in the original contract for "Lease of Tower Space" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - La Joya Tower Site under the same terms and conditions effective August 3, 2019 through August 2, 2020. W. 71126 Approval to exercise a one-year extension in the current contract agreement C-19-018-12-18, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with SyntaxWare for Maintenance and Support Services- Effective January 01, 2020 thru December 31, 2020 thru the Exemption under the Texas Local Government Code, 262-024 (a)(4) a professional service program maintenance. X. 70968 Requesting acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #3 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for Five (5) Bus Shelters with accessible parking (PO#789747). INVOICE #: AMOUNT: 25130 $12,250.60 Y. 71189 Approval of the deletion of fuel card users including, but not limited to the Hidalgo County Adult Probation- delete fuel card users. Z. 71106 Approval of addition fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: Hidalgo County Adult Probation - Fuel card users.
Constable Pct. 1 Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues to The National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Inc., in the amount of, Membership Fees: ($30.00) Certification fee: Narcotics ($25.00) for Deputy Pablo Alegria with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer / contractor; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., Texas Cordia Construction LLC, MTME, LLC & B2Z Engineering: Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 40067 07/02/2019 Memorial Park $ 1,306.72 767241 113274625 06/30/2019 FM1925 WA#1 $ 1,612.53 739761 11327624 06/30/2019 FM1925 (10th St to McColl) $ 479.47 725312 11327620 06/30/2019 10th St Extenstion Project $ 26,282.67 700265 11327639 06/30/2019 Mile 5 Project WA#1 $1,800.00 740893 11327629 06/30/2019 FM2220 (Ware Road) Project $33,338.56 728311 5201-12 05/17/2019 Groundwater, Gas Monitoring Pct.4 Landfill $18,717.00 769126 5201-13 05/17/2019 Groundwater, Gas Monitoring Pct.4 Landfill $1,400.00 769126 17 07/1/2019 10th St Extention Project $106,421.76 774917
70998 Approval to exercise the first (1) of two (2) possible extensions as provided in the original contract C-19-025-02-26 for "Radiologic Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office under the same terms and conditions effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, with Calera, Inc. d/b/a Rio Grande Valley Mobile X-rays.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-71077 DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU) (1281): Approval to submit a DVU Grant #3596501 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-71199 Pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, requesting Commissioners' Court approval for HIDTA to purchase promotional items to include personalized pens and pencils, personalized bracelets, lanyards, buttons, ribbons, stickers, folders, bookmarkers and notepads for a period of 7/16/19 - 12/31/19.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-71219 2018 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2018. B. AI-71222 Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY17 (1284): 1. Ratification of adjustment made June 28, 2019 to request 2 month extension for FY2017 Operation Stonegarden. 2. Authorization to request a grant adjustment for a 4 month extension for FY2017 Operation Stonegarden. 3. Authorization for Judge Cortez to certify adjustment on eGrants. C. AI-71238 1. Requesting approval to submit the attached credit application document required by HD Supply Construction & Industrial White Cap including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document. 2. Requesting approval to submit attached credit application document required by Ben E. Keith Co. including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document. D. AI-71128 1. Authorization and Approval of Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and Hidalgo County. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official to sign two copies of the agreement. E. AI-71150 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jacobo Sloss, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 2019 to December 2019. F. AI-71149 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Alyssa Rodriguez, University Graduate as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of July 2019 to August 31, 2019.
Constable Pct. #4 A. AI-71033 Requesting authorization and approval to accept 5 ballistic vests as a donation from the Texas Department of Public Safety to be issued and worn by peace officers in our department for extra officer safety due to heightened officer shootings this year.
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-71288 Approval to designate one alternate and three proxies to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. C. AI-71291 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee. D. AI-71290 Discussion, consideration and action updating principal for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program as follows: Principal: from Richard F. Cortez, County Judge to Valde Guerra, Executive Officer E. AI-71279 1. Approval of purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg 2. Approval and consent of Hidalgo County for Atlas Hall & Rodriguez to represent Hidalgo County in a real estate transaction where Atlas Hall & Rodriguez is representing the other party on other unrelated matters F. AI-71253 1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet TCEQ requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems 2. Authorization for County Judge to sign necessary documentation 3. Authorization for issuing $400 payment for permit fee G. AI-71190 Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto General Agency in the amount of $187.50 to settle damages to County Stop Sign. (Precinct 4)
WIC: A. AI-71158 Requesting approval to host an event for World Breastfeeding Month on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM at the Lactation Care Center RGV.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-71282 Texas Agrilife Extension (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 07/22/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 380-001 0016 Clerk I 01 Delete 380-001 0017 Clerk I 01 Create 380-001 0018 Administrative Assistant III 08 C. AI-71147 Justice of the Peace Pct. 3/Place 2 (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 07/22/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 066-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator (JP) 09 Create 066-001 0008 Clerk IV 07 D. AI-71216 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): 1. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0033, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval. 2. Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0156, Assistant District Attorney IV after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval. E. AI-71151 Pct. 1 Parks (1100)/ Sanitation (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 07/22/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 121-013 0031 Maintenance II 05 Create 121-001 0053 Maintenance II 05
Urban County: A. AI-71166 Approval of land acquisition of Easement # 2 for the 2015 Flood Grant/Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923)
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-71250 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Zika Response Grant Contract No. 537-18-0355-00001 Amendment No. 3. The purpose of the amendment is for continued support of the Public Health Zika Response activities and to reflect a revised termination date of July 31, 2020. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the grant contract amendment.
Planning Department: A. AI-71247 1. Final Approval a. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VI Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jack McClelland) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road) No. of Lots: 66 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging into an existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed for (66) single family lots. b. Blanquita Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kevin Campbell) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493) No. of Lots: 34 Single Family Flood Zone: X Shaded Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed for (34) single family lots. Streetlights: 5 Streetlights
Elections Administration: A. AI-71240 Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and Hidalgo County relating to the use and participation of the DIR Shared Services Program.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-71132 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the South Texas Independent School District and the County of Hidalgo for student transportation staging area for the 2019-2020 School Year, agreement expiring August 31, 2020.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores A. AI-71159 Presentation of a Resolution in Honor of Corporal Jose Luis "Speedy" Espericueta, Jr. B. AI-71160 Resolution in recognition of Mission being named an All-America City. C. AI-71167 1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and City of Granjeno, to assist one another in multiple projects. 2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, Hidalgo County through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed project. County and City desires to assist each other in projects to be defined by mutual agreement through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement agreeing to assist each other with equipment, materials and manpower.
Budget & Management: A. AI-71296 Presentation of 2020 Budget Status Report B. AI-71280 Presentation of Hidalgo County 2019 Employee Health Fair Results. C. AI-71281 Presentation and discussion on the Hidalgo County Employee Wellness Challenges. D. AI-71293 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the July 2019 LRGVDC Road to Recycling Participation Acknowledgment. E. AI-71278 Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize Urban County to utilize County funds, Special Revenue Bank Account, as interim funding for payment of expenditures of the following grants: TDA No. 7217005, Grant Period 5/22/17-8/9/19 TDHCA No. 7216003, Grant Period 9/1/19-9/1/20 2015 Floods Non-Housing, Grant Period 1/24/18-5/9/20 2015 Floods Housing, Grant Period 7/10/18-10/20/20 F. AI-71235 TXDOT-Pct 4 Doolittle Rd (1.71mi. N FM1925 at North Main Ditch) (1315): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Doolittle Rd Replacement and Rehabilitation Project CSJ:0921-02-387 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $18,145.00 for the County's estimated cost of direct state costs for preliminary engineering and ROW associated with the Doolittle Rd Replacement and Rehabilitation Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. G. AI-71197 Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $35,000. Funds are from the Planning Department - New Street Lights Development and appropriation of the same. H. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-71268 CC Records Archive (1100): Approval of appropriation of funds from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - CC Records Archive for CC Records Archive in the amount $178,400.00 to fund the preservation of books. 2. AI-71260 Debt Service Funds (14XX): Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and approval of 2019 appropriation and/or interfund transfers to fund various Debt Service Funds. 3. AI-71180 Grants LVL 6 (1286): Approval to deobligate for Regional Solid Waste Grant which grant funds were reallocated to different entity.
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-71259 Approval of "Amendment No. 3" of Memorandum to Understanding between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (C-18-206-07-31) to reflect the "increase in operation hours" with the applicable fee schedule effective July 16, 2019 through the end of current term. 2. AI-71256 Approval of Change Order No. 29 related to elevators in connection with the construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas Inc., in the amount of $661,623.00. 3. AI-71127 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with AMT Auction Marketing (ranked #1-CC-06/18/19/AI #70819) for RFP No. 2019-059 titled: Auctioneer & Related Services for Hidalgo County. 4. AI-71292 Presentation for discussion and action on the Request for Proposal packet for the project titled: Hidalgo County Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management Services, Employee Assistance Program, Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment with inclusion of the incorporated changes, additions, modifications and all other directives, instructions by CC as a result of the Workshop and approved at the Special Meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 for the purpose of releasing said packet after the first advertisement is published which is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2019. 5. AI-71289 Discussion and action in connection with the following contracts for services: A. E-18-115-07-28 electric energy; B. E-18-160-06-05 group health plan. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-71241 A. Requesting approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(2)'an item necessary to protect the health & safety of the residents of the county'... including local declaration of emergency by County Judge and extension of same; B. Acceptance and approval for the rental of up to Ten (10) Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll Off Containers (on an as needed basis) from Republic Services commencing upon approval of agenda item through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol, with a term that should not exceed thirty (30) days to address the removal of debris as a direct result of the flooding rain event of 06-24-19 with the rates detailed attached and subject to compliance with all requirements [form 1295, insurance certificate and legal counsel review of any agreement submitted or necessary. 2. AI-71245 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for a road improvement project to a portion of Mile 10 Westgate (Mile 6) to FM 88 (Mile 5); B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City. 3. AI-71115 Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo Countyand the City of Donna for the donation of Schroeder Park, pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't. Code Section 272.001. C. Pct. 3 1. AI-71043 a. Presentation of scoring grid [attached herein] for the purposes of ranking by Commissioner's Court, the responses received in connection with the Request for Proposals for Hidalgo County Pct. 3 RFP: 2109-032-05-01-TDL "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)"; b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to proceed to negotiate a "Best and Final Offer" (BAFO) with the number one ranked participant of _______________________ for the provision of "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas" in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)". 2. AI-71249 A. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the provision of "on call and as needed" engineering services to Pct. #3 [thru CC action 07-01-19/R-AI #71065]; B. Pursuant to the previous action to approve a professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $65,040.00 for the provision of services for Inspiration Road - Mile 5 to Mile 6 1/8 Projects; C. Pursuant to same action herein of professional services agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $9,200.00 for the provision of services for Tom Gil Road and Mile 5 1/2 road project. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-71277 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for "on-call" professional engineering services for "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings" within Precinct 4 subject to legal counsel's final review/approval as to form.. 2. AI-71275 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC for "on-call" professional engineering services for "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings" within Precinct 4 subject to final legal review. 3. AI-71257 Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Professional Appraisal Services for On-Call Appraisal Review Services for Precinct No. 4. E. HIDTA 1. AI-70838 Acceptance and approval of the continuation of the Software License Agreement and Support Services Addendum between Cardinal Tracking, Inc. and the Hidalgo County Criminal HIDTA Task Force for the provision of software/maintenance support services of the Badge Police Record Management System with the three (3) year Software License and Support Contract Period from 10/1/2019 - 09/30/2022. (through project #2019-168) with authority for County Judge to execute the agreement. F. IT Department 1. AI-71155 Approval to purchase Products and Services through Netsync Network Solutions through TIPS/TAPS# 170203 in the amount of $103,727.51 thru Req 392135. G. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-70149 A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(4) a Professional Service; B.) Acceptance and approval of a final negotiated professional service agreement with David Max Castro, a licensed pharmacist, for the provision of pharmacist-in-charge & related services for the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department in accordance with the Tex. Occupations Code §562.101 and 22 Tex. Admin. Code §291.92. H. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-71258 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $8,278.88 under the current "on-call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-18-227-09-18) for the provision of structural assessment engineering services at the Hidalgo County Jail (Kitchen Project). 2. AI-70782 Presentation of the sole qualified vendor RGV Towers, LLC, submitting the lowest and best bid for purpose of award of bid and approval of the contract for project numbered/titled: "RFB #2019-036-07-16-HAG-Lease of Tower Space"- Sheriff's Office. I. Auditor's Office 1. AI-71263 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7)-"Items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies"; b. Approval to enter into a Computer Processing Software Subscription Services Agreement for a "vendor portal" with Weidenhammer Systems Corporation with an annual support and subscription amount of $5,894.00 and up front service of $2,435.00 from 08/01/2019-07/31/2020 including approval for County Auditor to sign/execute the required documents. J. Co. Wide 1. AI-71019 Presentation of the sole qualified vendor, Anrige Inc., dba, A Clean Portoco, for purpose of awarding bid and approving the contract for project numbered/titled: "RFSQ #2019- 048A-06-24-HAG- Lease and Service of Portable Toilets and/or Showers" with a commencement date of July 17, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2019 but in no event to exceed the statutory procurement limit of $50K.
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-71181 Cause #CL-19-3350-D; Benita G. Hernandez & Petra Martinez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-71100 Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas E. AI-71203 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County F. AI-71130 Claim of Brenda L. Valdez de Belmares
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-71288 Approval to designate one alternate and three proxies to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee. C. AI-71291 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee. D. AI-71290 Discussion, consideration and action updating principal for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program as follows: Principal: from Richard F. Cortez, County Judge to Valde Guerra, Executive Officer E. AI-71279 1. Approval of purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg 2. Approval and consent of Hidalgo County for Atlas Hall & Rodriguez to represent Hidalgo County in a real estate transaction where Atlas Hall & Rodriguez is representing the other party on other unrelated matters F. AI-71253 1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet TCEQ requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems 2. Authorization for County Judge to sign necessary documentation 3. Authorization for issuing $400 payment for permit fee G. AI-71190 Approval to accept settlement check from Pronto General Agency in the amount of $187.50 to settle damages to County Stop Sign. (Precinct 4)
23. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-71182 Cause #CL-19-3350-D; Benita G. Hernandez & Petra Martinez v County of Hidalgo D. AI-71101 Cause #C-0561-18-I; Rosa Saldivar v Hidalgo County & Juan Arenas E. AI-71204 Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homero Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County F. AI-71131 Claim of Brenda L. Valdez de Belmares 26. Adjourn