1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. AI -72676 Requesting approval to submit an Environmental Narrative & Funding grant application to the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), for the FY2019 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity with funding match for the purchase and installation of two vertical pumps for Weslaco Commerce Drainage Area Basin within Hidalgo County Precinct 1 and approval for Drainage District General Manager to execute application and any subsequent forms. B. AI -72516 Requesting approval to complete and submit the attached credit application document required by BRIGGS Equipment including authority for General Manager or his designee to execute document. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. AI -72657 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County Irrigation District 16 as it relates to maintenance of the PD- Lateral, subject to final legal review. 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) 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 (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 8. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
County Judge's Office: A. AI-72623 Resolution honoring Shan Rankin. B. AI-72622 Proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. C. AI-72695 Resolution in recognition of Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramon for being Elected President of the Texas Association of Elections Administrators Board of Directors D. AI-72641 Traveling Trophy presentation for Vitalant RGV 2019 Blood Drive.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-72568 Recognition to Hidalgo County EMS and Med-Care EMS for their efforts to improve the quality of care for STEMI and Acute Coronary Syndrome patients.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-72661 Resolution Honoring Barbeque Champ Fred Robles.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. AI-72534 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments to re-name a portion of 10th Street, a dedicated public street, from North Schunior Street to the South property line of Lots two (2) and three (3) Section 235 of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey as requested by retired Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Johnny Hernandez and the City of Edinburg. 2. Authorization and approval to change the legal name of a dedicated public street located within Sections 238 and 235 of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, Hidalgo County, Texas, and pursuant to Chapter 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code, as follows: The portion of 10th Street between North Schunior Street to the South property line of lots two (2) and three (3) Section 235 Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey shall be re-named to Trooper Moises Sanchez Boulevard. B. AI-72659 Resolution in Support of the Re-Naming Portion of 10th Street to Trooper Moises Sanchez Boulevard
1. AI-72654 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. AI-72655 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-72686 2019 - Co Auditor (1100) B. AI-72656 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231) C. AI-72671 2019 - Facilities Management Co.Wide (1100) D. AI-72672 2019 - Facilities MGMT (1100) E. AI-72652 2019 - 449th District Court (1100) F. AI-72651 2019 - CCL#7 (1100) G. AI-72642 2019 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)H. AI-72608 2019 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1286) I. AI-72616 2019 - Emergency Management (1100) J. AI-72614 2019 - Adult Probation - Veterans Court (1289) K. AI-72615 2019 - JP 5-1 (1100) M. AI-72632 2019 - County Judge (1100) N. AI-72633 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) O. AI-72603 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) P. AI-72605 2019 - PCT 1 R&B (1200) Q. AI-72639 2019 - Pct. 3 Adm. (1200) R. AI-72590 2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) S. AI-72591 2019 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) T. AI-72588 2019 - Pct.4 CO2017 Brewster Park (1351) U. AI-72587 2019 - Pct.4 CO2010 Brewster Park (1342) V. AI-72585 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293) W. AI-72586 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293) X. AI-72579 2019 - Fire Marshal (1100) Y. AI-72604 2019 - I.T. Countywide (1100) Z. AI-72599 2019 - County Treasurer (1100) AA. AI-72578 2019 - District Clerk (1100) BB. AI-72565 2019 - Purchasing (1100) CC. AI-72537 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ZIKA HRSA(1293) DD. AI-72542 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ZIKA CMM (1293) EE. AI-72557 2019 - 139th DC (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-72696 Facilities Mgmt-Security Div. (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Facilities Mgmt-Security Div (prog. 053) in the amount of $15,177.89 to fund purchase of security cameras for Constable Pct. 1 office. B. AI-72694 Pct 2 Moore Rd (Veterans-San Antonio) Project (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (Prg 006) to Pct 2 Moore Rd (Veterans-San Antonio) Project in the amount of $30,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-72584 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. AI-72595 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Los Venados Ph. 6 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (US HWY 281 & FM 186) * Reimbursement request: $3,600.00 for (4) OSSF’s 6. Fire Marshal: A. AI-72582 Approval to reimburse employee Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, in the amount of $56.49 for the payment of an Exam by Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Exam was paid out of pocket because Mr. Sanchez was advised that exam had to be paid by 10/1/19 and there was not enough time to cut a check before due date. Requisition# 402743. 7. County Judge's Office: A. AI-72646 Resolution honoring Jr. Miss Galaxy International Leilani Renee Wyrobek. 8. Executive Office: A. AI-72693 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #102954 B. AI-72576 Civil Service (1100): Approval to process payment of the following invoice in accordance with Accounting Procedures Manual (Food Policy) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date PO# Amount Purpose/Event Subway #24866 9/26/19 791372 $ 53.51 Civil Service Commission Meeting 9/26/19 C. AI-72553 1. Approval to accept partial insurance settlement check related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: a. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds Insurance in the amount of $ 32,929.85 b. Axis Insurance in the amount of $65,859.70 c. Evanston Insurance in the amount of $ 32,929.85 2. Approval of 2019 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks in the total amount of $ 131,719.40 related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event and appropriation of the same. 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-72618 Constable Pct. #5: Requesting approval to pay the 2019 membership dues in the amount of $25.00 to the South Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association for Deputy Constable Jorge Arce with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. AI-72580 Pct. 1: Requesting approval to pay the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) membership dues for Commissioner David L. Fuentes in the total amount of $100.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. AI-72592 Pct.4 (1200) Requesting approval to pay membership dues for International Right of Way Association in the amount of $225.00 (Req.#402761) for Jose Alejandro Ochoa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing and procedures are completed by County Auditor. D. AI-72528 Probate Court: Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Joanne Garcia, Probate Court Judge for membership dues paid to the State Bar of Texas in the amount of $357.50 (Req# 402430), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 10. Budget & Management: A. AI-72663 Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency account. C. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-72689 Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $100,478.00 from Co Wide Contingency (1100) into Constables Precinct 1,2 &3 NIBRS (1284) to fund purchase of Public Safety Software. 2. AI-72620 Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy (1285): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy (1285) in the amount of $5,396.85 to fund cash match portion for the FY 2020 STOP Truancy grant. 11. 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. AI-72697 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Barracks Project (WA#2): Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# 09/03/2019 20172 $1,518.42 803340 10/01/2019 20179 $1,043.42 803340 B. AI-72621 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# Dicker Road Project 09/30/19 11327785 $ 1,308.92 749052 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 09/30/19 11327786 $ 597.52 745253 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 09/30/19 11327787 $ 4,266.57 759102 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) 09/30/19 11327812 $ 1,317.62 732294 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) 09/30/19 11327813 $ 45,877.97 796794 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) 09/30/19 11327814 $ 22,641.54 795673 Eldora Road Project 09/30/19 11327815 $ 7,276.86 732796 SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project 09/30/19 11327816 $ 2,832.23 750481 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#10) 09/30/19 11327841 $ 6,135.10 779803 C. AI-72640 Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $271,992.11 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. D. AI-72577 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 10/01/19 20175 $ 1,825.57 767363 Las Milpas Road Project 10/01/19 20176 $ 3,513.68 777422 N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 10/01/19 20177 $ 3,122.54 782815 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 10/01/19 20178 $61,472.77 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 10/01/19 20180 $11,505.00 792886 Dicker Road Project 10/01/19 20181 $ 4,852.96 803856 E. AI-72667 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 11327792 09/30/2019 10th St Extension Project $11,980.82 700265 11327818 09/30/2019 FM 907 East to East SH68 $ 1,909.24 703928 11327810 09/30/2019 Alamo Rd to Sharp RD $11,220.90 785987 11327819 09/30/2019 FM1925 10th st to McColl WA#1 $ 244.73 725312 11327811 09/30/2019 FM1925 10th to McColl WA#2 $24,560.90 785986 11327784 09/30/2019 FM1925 WA#1 1,500' W of FM2220 to 10th $ 2,460.42 739761 11327820 09/30/2019 FM2220 FM676 (Mile 5) to FM1925 $12,184.25 728311 11327831 09/30/2019 Cesar Chavez Re-Alignment WA#1 $ 695.00 783997 F. AI-72627 Pct. 3 - 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 11327824 9-30-19 FM 676 (SH107 to Taylor Rd.) 745880 $ 1,800.00 11327823 9-30-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 763269 $18,968.30 11327830 9-30-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $27,812.50 11327791 9-30-19 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 773904 $26,100.00 11327829 9-30-19 Mile 3 WA #4 771660 $13,400.00 11327828 9-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $ 2,962.00 11327827 9-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $ 1,008.00 11327790 9-30-19 FM 681 (FM22221/FM492) 625225 $ 577.36 11327789 9-30-19 FM 681 (FM2221 to SH107) 625224 $ 883.02 11327817 9-30-19 Liberty Rd. WA #3 735526 $15,084.00 11327788 9-30-19 La Homa ROW WA #1 671613 $ 2,700.00 G. AI-72551 Presentation of responsible vendor, Peregrine Services, Inc. submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of contract for RFB titled: "Printing and Mailing of Post Cards (courtesy /scofflaw notices)" through project No.: 2019- 149-09-25-TDL. I. AI-72559 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the one (1) year extension allowed in contract # C-16-365-10-19 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Rick and Annette Bogle d/b/a/ ARB Fire Protection for the purposes of "Fire Extinguisher Equipment and Maintenance Services for Hidalgo County. J. AI-72561 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for RFB: 2019-259 "Lease and Service of Portable Toilets" with authority to re-advertise if required or necessary. K. AI-72563 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the first (1st) of two (2) one (1) year options available, under the same rates, terms, and conditions as provided in the C-16-380-12-13 with Autopsy Services and Expert Testimony, PLLC for Hidalgo County. L. AI-72612 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. & B2Z Engineering. Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 11327825 09/30/2019 Mile 5 Project WA#1 $1,800.00 740893 40075 10/01/2019 Memorial Park $ 544.47 767241 M. AI-72575 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. 9/30/19 11327836 $12,577.44 793270 N. AI-72477 Requesting authority to purchase two(2) 2020 Police responder F-150 for Constable Pct. 3 through the County's Cooperative membership/participation with Goodbuy, Contract # 19-8F000 thru awarded Vendor Silsbee Ford Inc., in the amount of $68,883.00 requisition 00400228. O. AI-72514 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 3, through Contract No. C-12-246-10-16 with L&G Engineering, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $92,152.82 for the Liberty Road Project (from Us 83 to Mile 3). P. AI-72525 County Wide: Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for - “Janitorial and Industrial Chemicals & Supplies” RFB 2019-233-MEG including the re-advertising when/if required Q. AI-72545 Requesting approval to clarify correct amount on AI-70716 approved on 07/01/19 from $241,067.73 to $241,070.73. R. AI-72549 Approval to exercise the final extension as provided in the original contract for "Screening Assessments and Psychiatric Evaluation of Inmates Incarcerated at the County Jail" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - under the same terms and conditions effective January 01, 2020 through December 31, 2020. S. AI-72444 Requesting authority to enter into a three (3) year Fax Service Agreement with Copy Graphics, Inc. for one (1) Brother 2820 Fax at $125.00 per year for the Tax Office. T. AI-72222 Juvenile Probation: 1. Judge Mario E. Ramirez aka, Juvenile Justice Center is requesting that CC permit the HC Purchasing Dept. to conduct procurement services commencing with advertising [award to be made by Juvenile Probation Board] for the "Licensed Professional Counselor(s)"-RFP 2019-224-10-30 with Juvenile Probation Board' approval of procurement packet [i.e. qualifications/scope of services, legal notice, draft professional service agreement etc, as attached hereto] with the re-advertisement of project if/when necessary or required of Juvenile Probation Departments; 2. Notification for CC record/minutes that designation/assignment of Evaluation Committee Members are disclosed here/below: 1. Maryann Denner 2.Javier Aguilar 3.Angelica Garcia 4. U. AI-72486 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office - EL fuel card 2. Hidalgo County Budget & Management (Worker's Comp) - EL fuel card 3. Hidalgo County Health & Human Services - EL fuel card 4. Hidalgo County Elections Department - fuel card user 5. Hidalgo County Planning Department - EL fuel cards 6. Hidalgo County Constable Pct 5 - Fuel Cards 7. Hidalgo County Executive Office - EL fuel card 8. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - EL fuel cards
Consent Agenda Items 3L, 10B, & 11H
3L. AI-72631 2019 - Bail Bond Board (1100) 10B. AI-72581 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 11H. AI-72624 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Detention Facility Barracks - Work Authorization #2: Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO # 09/03/2019 20172 $1,518.42 803340 September 16-30, 2019 in the amount of $39,131.28 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
E. AI-72594 Presentation of the Annual Report by Priscilla Dinn Alvarez, Executive Director of Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA).
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-72617 DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) Grant FY 18, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $81,590.65, effective 10/01/2019 thru 09/30/2020. 2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for the FY 18 Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) grant and appropriation of same. B. AI-72596 DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (DVSP)(1281): Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931305 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). C. AI-72440 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281): Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537809 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-72473 HIDTA OCDETF (1291) 1. Approval of FY 2020 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF grant award in the amount of $13,800.00 and appropriation of same (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H). B. AI-72463 HIDTA OCDETF (1291): 1. Approval of the FY 2020 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $16,005.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2020 OCDETF agreement in the amount of $16,005.00 and appropriation of same. C. AI-72373 HIDTA Federal Sharing (1252): Authorization and approval to reduce appropriations in the amount of $29,435.26.
Adult Probation: A. AI-72662 Domestic Violence Grant (1289) 1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $143,481.04 for the grant period of 10/1/19 thru 9/30/20 2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Domestic Violence Court Grant in the amount of $143,481.04 and appropriation of the same.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-72552 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-72555 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (1284): Approval to continue the payment of overtime for one (1) employee currently being paid by the OCDETF grant pending the award of the 2019-2020 grant. C. AI-72550 Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284): 1. Approval of the FY 2020 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2020 OCDETF grant agreement in the amount of $13,800.00 and appropriation of same (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1140). D. AI-72471 Sheriff's Office- FBI (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for FY 2020 in the amount of $37,298.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2020 FBI overtime agreement in the amount of $37,298.00 and appropriation of same. E. AI-72388 Sheriff's Department-ICE Overtime (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) FY 2020 in the amount of $15,000.00 per officer. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for ICE overtime funding in the amount of $45,000.00 and appropriation of same. F. AI-72455 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TDO-3420) presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following: Approval of requisition # 399126 for 3 Unlimited Data lines for Sky Cop @ $37.00 each and I2Gold Static IP for $3.00 each.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-72583 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Eduardo Avitia as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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-72546 Request by Region One Education Service Center for the use of the Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2019 Mock Trial Competition to be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 C. AI-72335 1. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the continued receipt of the share of bingo prize fee funds collected in Hidalgo County for any cash bingo prizes greater than $5 pursuant to the requirements of Texas Occupations Code 2001.502 and HB914, enacted by the 86th Texas Legislature. 2. Authority to send notice to the Texas Lottery Commission of the Court's action on or before November 1, 2019. 3. Authority to send notice to each licensed authorized organization within the County's jurisdiction, as applicable, of the continued imposition of the fee pursuant to the requirements of Texas Occupations Code 2001.502 and HB914, enacted by the 86th Texas Legislature. D. AI-72566 Approval of Resolution nominating candidate(s) for Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2020-2021 E. AI-72567 1. Approval to accept settlement check from Texas Municipal League in the amount of $1,965.00 to settle property damages to Detention Facility wall.(Sheriff Office) 2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign Property Damage Release form to settle property damages claim with Texas Municipal League. F. AI-72653 Discussion, consideration and approval to execute the Notifier Password Agreement with authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign documents
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-72570 1. Approval to rescind action taken on CC 8/20/19; AI-71802, regarding Employee Performance form. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval to use the Performance Review and Evaluation forms for the Within Grade Step Increase Process, as per Section 8.04 of the Classification and Compensation Plan. C. AI-72529 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA Check Fraud (1222)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners' Court approval and for calendar year 2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade/ Step Classification Correction 080- 002 0053 Criminal Investigator I G12/S08 Criminal Investigator II G14/S03 080- 006 0035 080- 007 0023 Classification Correction 080- 002 0087 Criminal Investigator I G12/S08 Criminal Investigator II G14/S03 080- 016 0021 D. AI-72625 Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289)/Crim DA (1100)/CCL #1 (1100)/Public Defender (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective on October 1, 2019 and for calendar year 2020: Action Employee No. Dept/Prog Slot No. Position Title Current Supplement Amount Proposed Supplement Amount Net Change Adjust Supplemental Pay 192082 080-002 A123 Assistant District Attorney III 10,080.00 4,954.00 (5,126.00) Add Supplemental Pay 192082 080-007 0179 Assistant District Attorney III 0.00 5,126.00 5,126.00 Delete Supplemental Pay 196673 085-003 0003 Director, Public Defender's Office 9,770.00 0.00 (9,770.00) Adjust Supplemental Pay 219983 080-002 A168 Assistant District Attorney III 8,092.00 4,937.00 (3,155.00) Create Slot/Add Supplemental Pay 219983 080-007 A224 Assistant District Attorney III 0.00 3,155.00 3,155.00 Adjust Supplemental Pay 69507 021-001 0003 Court Coordinator (CC) 3,060.00 2,294.00 (766.00) Adjust Supplemental Pay 78328 021-001 0005 Assistant Court Coordinator (CC) 10,670.00 8,428.00 (2,242.00) E. AI-72669 Justice of the Peace Pct. 4/ Pl. 2 (1100): Approval to create a Temporary Full-Time position for 13 weeks beginning 10/08/2019 and ending 12/31/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 068-001 T014 Clerk II 03 F. AI-72556 Fire Marshal (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/14/2019 and for Calendar Year 2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Rank/Grade Delete 300-001 0009 Deputy Fire Marshal R06 Create 300-001 0011 Fire Investigator G10 Create 300-001 0012 Fire Investigator G10 G. AI-72613 Approval to waive the 2020 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
Urban County: A. AI-72554 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Palmview, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of Palmview Street Improvements project. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Hinojosa Engineering 92.33 R.E. Garcia 86.33 Fulcrum Consulting Services 81.33 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________________________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of Palmview Street Improvements Project.
Health & Human Services Department: B. AI-72490 Approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor for the program income earned in the amount of $446.75 from the Prenatal FY 19 grant program and appropriation of same. C. AI-72482 Approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor for program income earned in the amount of $100.93 from the Child Health FY 19 grant program & appropriation of same. D. AI-72544 Requesting approval to submit request to Grantor Agency to amend contract No. 537-17-0287- 00001. The purpose of the request is to re-align funds between budget categories.
Community Service Agency: A. AI-72515 Discussion and update regarding 2020-2021 Texas Veterans Commission grant for operation Bravo Zulu. B. AI-72634 Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the FY 2019 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Amendment No. 2 contract No. 58190002984 for program year 2019, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. C. AI-72517 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on amendment to the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant contract No. 61170002636 for program year 2019, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. D. AI-72593 Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval Action Slot Position Title Budget Salary Create 0045 Executive Assistant I $43,796.00 Create 0046 Eligibility Worker II (EW II) $29,801.00 Create 0047 Case Study Worker $32,115.00
Elections Administration: A. AI-72395 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following changes to the approved list of the Early Voting and Election Day polling locations for the Constitutional Election of November 5, 2019. B. AI-72472 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to pay overtime hours for the November 5, 2019 General Election by Hidalgo County Elections Department permanent staff in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules. The election cycle begins September 16, 2019 and ends November 15, 2019; and Runoff begins November 5, 2019 and ends December 20, 2019. 2. Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Elections Dept to fund overtime and fringes expenses.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-72474 Authorization and approval to apply to the Texas Veterans Commission General Assistance Grant for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Head Start Program: A. AI-72417 Discussion/Approval of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45CFR (1301.3(d)(3).
Planning Department: A. AI-72539 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. San Marcos No. 2 Subdivision- Pct.1 (Tres Lunas Dev., LLC) (Mile 19 North Road & FM 88) No. of Lots: 47 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 10 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, FM 88 and Mile 19 North Road are paved. 3 internal streets to be paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Josefina Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Josefina Espericueta) (Valverde Road & Canton Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family and 1 Commercial Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Canton Road side ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Valverde Road and Canton Road are paved. b. Orlando and Sonia Garcia Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Orlando & Sonia Garcia) (Brushline Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Brushline Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Brushline Road is paved. c. La Plazita Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Xenon, Inc.) (Kennedy Street & Mile 10 North Road) No. of Lots: 4 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Kennedy Street Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Kennedy Street is paved. d. Comarex No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Alex Gonzalez) (Inspiration Road & Mile 7 North Road) No. of Lots: 22 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights:4 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Inspiration Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved. e. La Plaza Norte Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & FM 493) No. of Lots: 37 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 6 Flood Zone: C 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 Paved: No, Mile 14 ½ North Road and 3 internal streets are to be paved. f. Bon Viejo Phase 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & FM 493) No. of Lots: 42 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 9 Flood Zone: C 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 Paved: Yes, Mile 13 ½ North Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. g. Oso Grande Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oso Grande Estates, LLC.) (Letty Lane & US HWY 281) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 12 Flood Zone: X 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 Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg. Paved: Yes, Letty Lane is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Fernando Gonzalez Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Fernando Gonzalez) (Doffing Road & Mile 6 North Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Doffing Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Doffing Road is paved. b. La Reserva Phase 1-A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Tyler Stone) (F.M. 2812 & Uresti Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Streetlights: 21 Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and the newly constructed Drainage Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, FM 2812, Uresti Road and 4 internal streets are paved. 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Texas Tower Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Domain Development Corp.) (Texas Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 5 Single Family and 2 Commercial Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface run-off will drain into Tower Road and Texas Road side ditches. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s for lot’s 1, 2 and 5-7 have been escrowed. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 7,500.00 for 5 OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, Texas Road and Tower Road are paved. b. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Oscar & Noralinda G. Garza) (Mile 5 NorthRoad & La Homa Road) No. of Lots: 43 Single Family Streetlights: 8 Flood Zone: X 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 Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been escrowed. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 64,500.00 for 43 OSSF’s. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 28,050.00 for 5 Firehydrants. Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road and 6 internal streets are paved.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: B. AI-72601 Authorization and approval to clarify and name a County road as "Norene Drive" for 911 purposes from: 1) Monte Cristo Road to Mile 20 North, and 2) Mile 21 North to Charles Green Road C. AI-72571 Discussion and possible action to execute the LPA Standard Utility Agreement for the Mile 6 West Project with North Alamo Water Supply contingent on receipt of TXDOT concurrence letter, prior to execution by County Judge
C. AI-72665 TXDOT Precinct 4: Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 2220 Road Project from FM 1925 to SH 107 CJS#2094-01-063 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. D. AI-72606 TXDOT Precinct 4: Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 2220 Road Project from SH 107 to Mile 5 CJS#2094- 01-062 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. E. AI-72519 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County as it relates to the road improvements project for: "FM 676 (MILE 5) from Taylor Rd to FM 2220 (WARE RD)" with (legal's review and approval as to form attached hereto). 2. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 791.014, approval of proposed project whereby the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County desire to jointly undertake the road improvements project: "FM 676 (MILE 5) frm Taylor Rd to FM 2220 (WARE RD)". F. AI-72518 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement with Edinburg C.I.S.D. and Hidalgo County as it relates to the design and development of the Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park f/k/a Brewster Park located in Precinct 4 with (legal's review and approval as to form). 2. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 791.014, approval of proposed project whereby Edinburg C.I.S.D. and Hidalgo County desire to jointly undertake the design and development of the Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park f/k/a Brewster Park located in Precinct 4.
Budget & Management: A. AI-72670 Crim DA (1100)/CJD-DVU (1281): Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective 10/01/19 and for calendar year 2020: FROM TO Emp. No. Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S 164674 080-002 A164 Criminal Investigator II 14/01 080-022 0002 Criminal Investigator II
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. AI-72597 1. Action to impose and set the following deadlines for the submission of requisitions for goods and/or services to order and receive prior to December 31, 2019 for general fund and all other applicable funding sources: Major Purchases: Friday, November 8, 2019 Day to Day Purchases: Wednesday, November 25, 2019 2. Approved exceptions including, but not limited to the following: a. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Dept. and Adult Detention Facility b. Food Purchases; c. Grants, Special Revenue and/or Capital Project Funds; d. Others to be determined; B. Hidalgo County 1. AI-72370 A. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L & G Engineering for On-Call Services for Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV-MPO) Committee Representation as approved for negotiations by HCCC on 09/17/19 (ai# 72257) and subject to legal review; B. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (monthly lump sum fee of $12,656.16 effective October 2019) as submitted by project engineer, L & G Engineer for On- Call Technical Advisor/Representation for Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV-MPO). 2. AI-72660 Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 4 between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR, Architecture, Inc., [#C-16-141-1031] to include additional services [described in document] for the lump sum of $151,671.00 for the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project. 3. AI-72644 Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County and Architect, Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. [#C-18-025-11-20] to include additional services [described in document] for the lump sum of $11,000.00 for the "Hidalgo County Services Facilities and Justice Center" Project. 4. AI-72658 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, under TxLGC 262.024(a)(4) a professional service; B. Acceptance and approval of a Letter of Engagement with Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP in connection with legal matters subject to legal review and compliance with all HC requirement submittals. 5. AI-72548 A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (attached herein), Seized Vehicles as "Surplus" for the purpose of sale through auction (scheduled for 10-19-2019) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); B. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of Seized Vehicles scheduled for 10-19-2019. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-72666 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $18,490.00 as it relates to professional engineering services for General Management, Coordination, and Construction Oversight Services for Mile 6 West Rd Structures Demolition Project for Precinct 1 (C-19-257- 09-24). 2. AI-72628 Acceptance and approval of Supplement #1 to WA# 2 from Halff & Associates with an estimated amount of $20,885.00 for the engineering and or/architectural services required for the "Turnkey installation of a generator to the Precinct 1 Administration building & JP 1-1 & JP 1-2." D. Pct. 2 1. AI-72690 A. Acceptance and approval of Final AIA A133 form of agreement between Hidalgo County and Erickson Construction for the "Construction Manager at Risk for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project," including the authority for Project Manager, B2Z Engineering to issue and send the formal Notice to Proceed [subject to legal's final review]; B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee: Armando Garza Jr., to execute change orders that involve...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor for Contract# C-19-264-10-08 with Erickson Construction, for the Precinct 2 Construction Manager at Risk for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project. E. Pct. 3 1. AI-72647 Requesting approval to purchase of two (2) 2020 International HVMD 6x4 with Davis Dump Body Trucks through the County's membership/participation with HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program (C#HT06-18 expiring 05-31-2020) awarded vendor Santex Truck Centers, Ltd. through Requisition #402185 for the total amount of $225,500.00 subject to compliance with HB1295. 2. AI-72560 Requesting approval to purchase One (1) 2020 AP600F Asphalt Paver through the County's membership/participation with Bouyboard Cooperative awarded vendor, Holt Texas under Contract #515-16 (expiring 11/30/2019) in the amount of $394,774.00 and an additional $7,000.00 to purchase optional 60 Months/3500 Hours Powertrain & Hydraulics for a total amount of $401,774.00 through requisition 402151. 3. AI-72541 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Sweeper through the County's membership/participation with HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program (C# SW-04- 18A expiring March 31, 2020) awarded vendor Texas Waste Equipment, dba/ Heil of Texas through Requisition #402187 for total amount of $234,000.00 4. AI-72558 Requesting approval to purchase Curb Sweeper through the County's membership/participation with HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract #SM1006A expiring September 30, 2020) awarded vendor Nueces Power Equipment through Requisition #402171 for the total amount of $69,300.25. 5. AI-72513 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $2,775,700.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide engineering services for "FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 (Conway) to Taylor Road," through Contract# C-15-427-12-15. F. Pct. 4 1. AI-72619 Requesting approval of final negotiated Contract #C-19-276-276-10-08 with SDI Engineering, LLC as it relates to professional engineering services, Precinct No. 4, Project Specific - Design & Construction Phase Services for the Linn-San Manuel Veteran's Park [approved for negotiations by HCCC on September 10, 2019 #72101]. G. HIDTA 1. AI-72668 Discussion and approval of a Division Order as requested/required by Dewbre Petroleum Corporation in connection with Oil & Gas Lease [#2184837] approved by HCCC [09-21- 2010/R-AI #23016] including authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute any required documents. H. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-72512 Approval to terminate and execute disconnection form from the current agreement with Superior Alarms for the Fire Alarm Monitoring Services at the Health and Human Services location of 3105 E. Richardson, Edinburg, Texas. I. Budget & Management 1. AI-72505 Requesting authority to advertise a Request for Information regarding Solid Waste Collection and Disposal in unincorporated areas of Hidalgo County - RFI: 2019-277-00-00-MEG J. Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 1. AI-72507 BCAP/PCT 4 Requesting acceptance and approval of Application for Pmt No. 2 (Retainage) in the amount of $9,182.86 as submitted by Total Commitment Construction Co. awarded contractor for Pct. 4 Green Valley Development as certified by project engineer Quintanilla, Headley & Associates under Contract # C-CAP-18-302-03-12. A. Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates. B. Application for Payment No. 2-Retainage in the amount of $9,182.86. K. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-72564 A. Approval of Amendment to Work Authorization No. 4 for the purpose of revising "Fee Schedule - HCSO Bus Barn" in accordance with rates established in the original "On-Call" Engineering Services Agreement (C-18-142-05-08 - Precinct No. 4 - "Engineer Contract Rates"). B. Approval of revised Exhibit D "Cost Proposal" to Work Authorization No. 4 to reflect calculations using corrected fees. L. County Clerk 1. AI-72381 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with Kofile Systems, Inc.(ranked #1 CC-09/03/19 AI-71987) for RFP: 2019-187-08-21- titled "Records Management & Document Imaging Process" M. Co. Wide 1. AI-72491 County Wide: a. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract E-18-226-09-18 with Delta Specialties Signs & Supplies for the purposes of "Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions. b. Request for approval to reject bids received for County-Wide Project No. 2019-180-09-18- MEG "Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment" due to some modifications on the Legal Notice, Exhibit A, and Exhibit B. N. IT Department: 1. AI-72532 Requesting approval to enter into a 36 Month Term Lease with Dell Marketing L.P, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-TSO-3763]; Subject to Legal Approval, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents. REQ# Months Model Quantity Monthly Payment 401505 36 Dell 24 Monitor - P2419H 1,200 $ 5,840.64 401507 36 OptiPlex 5060 SFF (Small Form Factor BTX) 1,000 $17,587.50 401507 36 OptiPlex 5060 SFF (XCTO) 100 $ 2,521.20
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-72573 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-03926; D.Ortiz v County D. AI-72635 EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-00801; A. Antons v County E. AI-72637 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-01463; R.Alanis v County F. AI-72607 Duties and evaluation of IT Director G. AI-72610 Duties and evaluation of Planning Director H. AI-72629 Claim of Eliud Rivera 26. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-72574 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-03926; D.Ortiz v County D. AI-72636 EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-00801; A.Antons v County E. AI-72638 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-01463; R.Alanis v County F. AI-72609 Duties and evaluation of IT Director G. AI-72611 Duties and evaluation of Planning Director H. AI-72630 Claim of Eliud Rivera 30. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. AI -72676 Requesting approval to submit an Environmental Narrative & Funding grant application to the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), for the FY2019 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity with funding match for the purchase and installation of two vertical pumps for Weslaco Commerce Drainage Area Basin within Hidalgo County Precinct 1 and approval for Drainage District General Manager to execute application and any subsequent forms. B. AI -72516 Requesting approval to complete and submit the attached credit application document required by BRIGGS Equipment including authority for General Manager or his designee to execute document. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. AI -72657 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County Irrigation District 16 as it relates to maintenance of the PD- Lateral, subject to final legal review. 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) 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 (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 8. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
County Judge's Office: A. AI-72623 Resolution honoring Shan Rankin. B. AI-72622 Proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. C. AI-72695 Resolution in recognition of Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramon for being Elected President of the Texas Association of Elections Administrators Board of Directors D. AI-72641 Traveling Trophy presentation for Vitalant RGV 2019 Blood Drive.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-72568 Recognition to Hidalgo County EMS and Med-Care EMS for their efforts to improve the quality of care for STEMI and Acute Coronary Syndrome patients.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-72661 Resolution Honoring Barbeque Champ Fred Robles.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. AI-72534 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments to re-name a portion of 10th Street, a dedicated public street, from North Schunior Street to the South property line of Lots two (2) and three (3) Section 235 of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey as requested by retired Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Johnny Hernandez and the City of Edinburg. 2. Authorization and approval to change the legal name of a dedicated public street located within Sections 238 and 235 of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, Hidalgo County, Texas, and pursuant to Chapter 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code, as follows: The portion of 10th Street between North Schunior Street to the South property line of lots two (2) and three (3) Section 235 Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey shall be re-named to Trooper Moises Sanchez Boulevard. B. AI-72659 Resolution in Support of the Re-Naming Portion of 10th Street to Trooper Moises Sanchez Boulevard
1. AI-72654 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. AI-72655 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-72686 2019 - Co Auditor (1100) B. AI-72656 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231) C. AI-72671 2019 - Facilities Management Co.Wide (1100) D. AI-72672 2019 - Facilities MGMT (1100) E. AI-72652 2019 - 449th District Court (1100) F. AI-72651 2019 - CCL#7 (1100) G. AI-72642 2019 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)H. AI-72608 2019 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1286) I. AI-72616 2019 - Emergency Management (1100) J. AI-72614 2019 - Adult Probation - Veterans Court (1289) K. AI-72615 2019 - JP 5-1 (1100) M. AI-72632 2019 - County Judge (1100) N. AI-72633 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) O. AI-72603 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) P. AI-72605 2019 - PCT 1 R&B (1200) Q. AI-72639 2019 - Pct. 3 Adm. (1200) R. AI-72590 2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) S. AI-72591 2019 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) T. AI-72588 2019 - Pct.4 CO2017 Brewster Park (1351) U. AI-72587 2019 - Pct.4 CO2010 Brewster Park (1342) V. AI-72585 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293) W. AI-72586 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293) X. AI-72579 2019 - Fire Marshal (1100) Y. AI-72604 2019 - I.T. Countywide (1100) Z. AI-72599 2019 - County Treasurer (1100) AA. AI-72578 2019 - District Clerk (1100) BB. AI-72565 2019 - Purchasing (1100) CC. AI-72537 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ZIKA HRSA(1293) DD. AI-72542 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ZIKA CMM (1293) EE. AI-72557 2019 - 139th DC (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-72696 Facilities Mgmt-Security Div. (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Facilities Mgmt-Security Div (prog. 053) in the amount of $15,177.89 to fund purchase of security cameras for Constable Pct. 1 office. B. AI-72694 Pct 2 Moore Rd (Veterans-San Antonio) Project (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (Prg 006) to Pct 2 Moore Rd (Veterans-San Antonio) Project in the amount of $30,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-72584 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. AI-72595 1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee a. Los Venados Ph. 6 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (US HWY 281 & FM 186) * Reimbursement request: $3,600.00 for (4) OSSF’s 6. Fire Marshal: A. AI-72582 Approval to reimburse employee Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, in the amount of $56.49 for the payment of an Exam by Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Exam was paid out of pocket because Mr. Sanchez was advised that exam had to be paid by 10/1/19 and there was not enough time to cut a check before due date. Requisition# 402743. 7. County Judge's Office: A. AI-72646 Resolution honoring Jr. Miss Galaxy International Leilani Renee Wyrobek. 8. Executive Office: A. AI-72693 Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #102954 B. AI-72576 Civil Service (1100): Approval to process payment of the following invoice in accordance with Accounting Procedures Manual (Food Policy) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date PO# Amount Purpose/Event Subway #24866 9/26/19 791372 $ 53.51 Civil Service Commission Meeting 9/26/19 C. AI-72553 1. Approval to accept partial insurance settlement check related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from: a. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds Insurance in the amount of $ 32,929.85 b. Axis Insurance in the amount of $65,859.70 c. Evanston Insurance in the amount of $ 32,929.85 2. Approval of 2019 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks in the total amount of $ 131,719.40 related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event and appropriation of the same. 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-72618 Constable Pct. #5: Requesting approval to pay the 2019 membership dues in the amount of $25.00 to the South Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association for Deputy Constable Jorge Arce with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. AI-72580 Pct. 1: Requesting approval to pay the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) membership dues for Commissioner David L. Fuentes in the total amount of $100.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. AI-72592 Pct.4 (1200) Requesting approval to pay membership dues for International Right of Way Association in the amount of $225.00 (Req.#402761) for Jose Alejandro Ochoa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing and procedures are completed by County Auditor. D. AI-72528 Probate Court: Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Joanne Garcia, Probate Court Judge for membership dues paid to the State Bar of Texas in the amount of $357.50 (Req# 402430), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 10. Budget & Management: A. AI-72663 Salary Sweep (1100): Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency account. C. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-72689 Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $100,478.00 from Co Wide Contingency (1100) into Constables Precinct 1,2 &3 NIBRS (1284) to fund purchase of Public Safety Software. 2. AI-72620 Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy (1285): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy (1285) in the amount of $5,396.85 to fund cash match portion for the FY 2020 STOP Truancy grant. 11. 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. AI-72697 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Barracks Project (WA#2): Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# 09/03/2019 20172 $1,518.42 803340 10/01/2019 20179 $1,043.42 803340 B. AI-72621 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# Dicker Road Project 09/30/19 11327785 $ 1,308.92 749052 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 09/30/19 11327786 $ 597.52 745253 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 09/30/19 11327787 $ 4,266.57 759102 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) 09/30/19 11327812 $ 1,317.62 732294 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) 09/30/19 11327813 $ 45,877.97 796794 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) 09/30/19 11327814 $ 22,641.54 795673 Eldora Road Project 09/30/19 11327815 $ 7,276.86 732796 SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project 09/30/19 11327816 $ 2,832.23 750481 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#10) 09/30/19 11327841 $ 6,135.10 779803 C. AI-72640 Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $271,992.11 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. D. AI-72577 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 10/01/19 20175 $ 1,825.57 767363 Las Milpas Road Project 10/01/19 20176 $ 3,513.68 777422 N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 10/01/19 20177 $ 3,122.54 782815 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 10/01/19 20178 $61,472.77 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 10/01/19 20180 $11,505.00 792886 Dicker Road Project 10/01/19 20181 $ 4,852.96 803856 E. AI-72667 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 11327792 09/30/2019 10th St Extension Project $11,980.82 700265 11327818 09/30/2019 FM 907 East to East SH68 $ 1,909.24 703928 11327810 09/30/2019 Alamo Rd to Sharp RD $11,220.90 785987 11327819 09/30/2019 FM1925 10th st to McColl WA#1 $ 244.73 725312 11327811 09/30/2019 FM1925 10th to McColl WA#2 $24,560.90 785986 11327784 09/30/2019 FM1925 WA#1 1,500' W of FM2220 to 10th $ 2,460.42 739761 11327820 09/30/2019 FM2220 FM676 (Mile 5) to FM1925 $12,184.25 728311 11327831 09/30/2019 Cesar Chavez Re-Alignment WA#1 $ 695.00 783997 F. AI-72627 Pct. 3 - 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 11327824 9-30-19 FM 676 (SH107 to Taylor Rd.) 745880 $ 1,800.00 11327823 9-30-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 763269 $18,968.30 11327830 9-30-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $27,812.50 11327791 9-30-19 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 773904 $26,100.00 11327829 9-30-19 Mile 3 WA #4 771660 $13,400.00 11327828 9-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $ 2,962.00 11327827 9-30-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $ 1,008.00 11327790 9-30-19 FM 681 (FM22221/FM492) 625225 $ 577.36 11327789 9-30-19 FM 681 (FM2221 to SH107) 625224 $ 883.02 11327817 9-30-19 Liberty Rd. WA #3 735526 $15,084.00 11327788 9-30-19 La Homa ROW WA #1 671613 $ 2,700.00 G. AI-72551 Presentation of responsible vendor, Peregrine Services, Inc. submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of contract for RFB titled: "Printing and Mailing of Post Cards (courtesy /scofflaw notices)" through project No.: 2019- 149-09-25-TDL. I. AI-72559 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the one (1) year extension allowed in contract # C-16-365-10-19 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Rick and Annette Bogle d/b/a/ ARB Fire Protection for the purposes of "Fire Extinguisher Equipment and Maintenance Services for Hidalgo County. J. AI-72561 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for RFB: 2019-259 "Lease and Service of Portable Toilets" with authority to re-advertise if required or necessary. K. AI-72563 Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the first (1st) of two (2) one (1) year options available, under the same rates, terms, and conditions as provided in the C-16-380-12-13 with Autopsy Services and Expert Testimony, PLLC for Hidalgo County. L. AI-72612 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. & B2Z Engineering. Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 11327825 09/30/2019 Mile 5 Project WA#1 $1,800.00 740893 40075 10/01/2019 Memorial Park $ 544.47 767241 M. AI-72575 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. 9/30/19 11327836 $12,577.44 793270 N. AI-72477 Requesting authority to purchase two(2) 2020 Police responder F-150 for Constable Pct. 3 through the County's Cooperative membership/participation with Goodbuy, Contract # 19-8F000 thru awarded Vendor Silsbee Ford Inc., in the amount of $68,883.00 requisition 00400228. O. AI-72514 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 3, through Contract No. C-12-246-10-16 with L&G Engineering, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $92,152.82 for the Liberty Road Project (from Us 83 to Mile 3). P. AI-72525 County Wide: Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for - “Janitorial and Industrial Chemicals & Supplies” RFB 2019-233-MEG including the re-advertising when/if required Q. AI-72545 Requesting approval to clarify correct amount on AI-70716 approved on 07/01/19 from $241,067.73 to $241,070.73. R. AI-72549 Approval to exercise the final extension as provided in the original contract for "Screening Assessments and Psychiatric Evaluation of Inmates Incarcerated at the County Jail" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - under the same terms and conditions effective January 01, 2020 through December 31, 2020. S. AI-72444 Requesting authority to enter into a three (3) year Fax Service Agreement with Copy Graphics, Inc. for one (1) Brother 2820 Fax at $125.00 per year for the Tax Office. T. AI-72222 Juvenile Probation: 1. Judge Mario E. Ramirez aka, Juvenile Justice Center is requesting that CC permit the HC Purchasing Dept. to conduct procurement services commencing with advertising [award to be made by Juvenile Probation Board] for the "Licensed Professional Counselor(s)"-RFP 2019-224-10-30 with Juvenile Probation Board' approval of procurement packet [i.e. qualifications/scope of services, legal notice, draft professional service agreement etc, as attached hereto] with the re-advertisement of project if/when necessary or required of Juvenile Probation Departments; 2. Notification for CC record/minutes that designation/assignment of Evaluation Committee Members are disclosed here/below: 1. Maryann Denner 2.Javier Aguilar 3.Angelica Garcia 4. U. AI-72486 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office - EL fuel card 2. Hidalgo County Budget & Management (Worker's Comp) - EL fuel card 3. Hidalgo County Health & Human Services - EL fuel card 4. Hidalgo County Elections Department - fuel card user 5. Hidalgo County Planning Department - EL fuel cards 6. Hidalgo County Constable Pct 5 - Fuel Cards 7. Hidalgo County Executive Office - EL fuel card 8. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - EL fuel cards
Consent Agenda Items 3L, 10B, & 11H
3L. AI-72631 2019 - Bail Bond Board (1100) 10B. AI-72581 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 11H. AI-72624 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Detention Facility Barracks - Work Authorization #2: Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO # 09/03/2019 20172 $1,518.42 803340 September 16-30, 2019 in the amount of $39,131.28 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
E. AI-72594 Presentation of the Annual Report by Priscilla Dinn Alvarez, Executive Director of Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA).
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-72617 DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281): 1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) Grant FY 18, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $81,590.65, effective 10/01/2019 thru 09/30/2020. 2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for the FY 18 Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) grant and appropriation of same. B. AI-72596 DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (DVSP)(1281): Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931305 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). C. AI-72440 Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281): Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537809 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-72473 HIDTA OCDETF (1291) 1. Approval of FY 2020 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF grant award in the amount of $13,800.00 and appropriation of same (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H). B. AI-72463 HIDTA OCDETF (1291): 1. Approval of the FY 2020 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $16,005.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2020 OCDETF agreement in the amount of $16,005.00 and appropriation of same. C. AI-72373 HIDTA Federal Sharing (1252): Authorization and approval to reduce appropriations in the amount of $29,435.26.
Adult Probation: A. AI-72662 Domestic Violence Grant (1289) 1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $143,481.04 for the grant period of 10/1/19 thru 9/30/20 2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Domestic Violence Court Grant in the amount of $143,481.04 and appropriation of the same.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-72552 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-72555 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (1284): Approval to continue the payment of overtime for one (1) employee currently being paid by the OCDETF grant pending the award of the 2019-2020 grant. C. AI-72550 Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284): 1. Approval of the FY 2020 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81. 2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2020 OCDETF grant agreement in the amount of $13,800.00 and appropriation of same (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1140). D. AI-72471 Sheriff's Office- FBI (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for FY 2020 in the amount of $37,298.00. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2020 FBI overtime agreement in the amount of $37,298.00 and appropriation of same. E. AI-72388 Sheriff's Department-ICE Overtime (1284): 1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) FY 2020 in the amount of $15,000.00 per officer. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for ICE overtime funding in the amount of $45,000.00 and appropriation of same. F. AI-72455 Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TDO-3420) presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following: Approval of requisition # 399126 for 3 Unlimited Data lines for Sky Cop @ $37.00 each and I2Gold Static IP for $3.00 each.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-72583 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Eduardo Avitia as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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-72546 Request by Region One Education Service Center for the use of the Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2019 Mock Trial Competition to be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 C. AI-72335 1. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the continued receipt of the share of bingo prize fee funds collected in Hidalgo County for any cash bingo prizes greater than $5 pursuant to the requirements of Texas Occupations Code 2001.502 and HB914, enacted by the 86th Texas Legislature. 2. Authority to send notice to the Texas Lottery Commission of the Court's action on or before November 1, 2019. 3. Authority to send notice to each licensed authorized organization within the County's jurisdiction, as applicable, of the continued imposition of the fee pursuant to the requirements of Texas Occupations Code 2001.502 and HB914, enacted by the 86th Texas Legislature. D. AI-72566 Approval of Resolution nominating candidate(s) for Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2020-2021 E. AI-72567 1. Approval to accept settlement check from Texas Municipal League in the amount of $1,965.00 to settle property damages to Detention Facility wall.(Sheriff Office) 2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign Property Damage Release form to settle property damages claim with Texas Municipal League. F. AI-72653 Discussion, consideration and approval to execute the Notifier Password Agreement with authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign documents
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-72570 1. Approval to rescind action taken on CC 8/20/19; AI-71802, regarding Employee Performance form. 2. Discussion, consideration and approval to use the Performance Review and Evaluation forms for the Within Grade Step Increase Process, as per Section 8.04 of the Classification and Compensation Plan. C. AI-72529 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA Check Fraud (1222)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners' Court approval and for calendar year 2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade/ Step Classification Correction 080- 002 0053 Criminal Investigator I G12/S08 Criminal Investigator II G14/S03 080- 006 0035 080- 007 0023 Classification Correction 080- 002 0087 Criminal Investigator I G12/S08 Criminal Investigator II G14/S03 080- 016 0021 D. AI-72625 Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289)/Crim DA (1100)/CCL #1 (1100)/Public Defender (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective on October 1, 2019 and for calendar year 2020: Action Employee No. Dept/Prog Slot No. Position Title Current Supplement Amount Proposed Supplement Amount Net Change Adjust Supplemental Pay 192082 080-002 A123 Assistant District Attorney III 10,080.00 4,954.00 (5,126.00) Add Supplemental Pay 192082 080-007 0179 Assistant District Attorney III 0.00 5,126.00 5,126.00 Delete Supplemental Pay 196673 085-003 0003 Director, Public Defender's Office 9,770.00 0.00 (9,770.00) Adjust Supplemental Pay 219983 080-002 A168 Assistant District Attorney III 8,092.00 4,937.00 (3,155.00) Create Slot/Add Supplemental Pay 219983 080-007 A224 Assistant District Attorney III 0.00 3,155.00 3,155.00 Adjust Supplemental Pay 69507 021-001 0003 Court Coordinator (CC) 3,060.00 2,294.00 (766.00) Adjust Supplemental Pay 78328 021-001 0005 Assistant Court Coordinator (CC) 10,670.00 8,428.00 (2,242.00) E. AI-72669 Justice of the Peace Pct. 4/ Pl. 2 (1100): Approval to create a Temporary Full-Time position for 13 weeks beginning 10/08/2019 and ending 12/31/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 068-001 T014 Clerk II 03 F. AI-72556 Fire Marshal (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/14/2019 and for Calendar Year 2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Rank/Grade Delete 300-001 0009 Deputy Fire Marshal R06 Create 300-001 0011 Fire Investigator G10 Create 300-001 0012 Fire Investigator G10 G. AI-72613 Approval to waive the 2020 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
Urban County: A. AI-72554 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for professional engineering services. 2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Palmview, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of Palmview Street Improvements project. Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked Hinojosa Engineering 92.33 R.E. Garcia 86.33 Fulcrum Consulting Services 81.33 3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________________________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 31 (2018) City of Palmview Street Improvements Project.
Health & Human Services Department: B. AI-72490 Approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor for the program income earned in the amount of $446.75 from the Prenatal FY 19 grant program and appropriation of same. C. AI-72482 Approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor for program income earned in the amount of $100.93 from the Child Health FY 19 grant program & appropriation of same. D. AI-72544 Requesting approval to submit request to Grantor Agency to amend contract No. 537-17-0287- 00001. The purpose of the request is to re-align funds between budget categories.
Community Service Agency: A. AI-72515 Discussion and update regarding 2020-2021 Texas Veterans Commission grant for operation Bravo Zulu. B. AI-72634 Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the FY 2019 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Amendment No. 2 contract No. 58190002984 for program year 2019, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. C. AI-72517 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on amendment to the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant contract No. 61170002636 for program year 2019, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. D. AI-72593 Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval Action Slot Position Title Budget Salary Create 0045 Executive Assistant I $43,796.00 Create 0046 Eligibility Worker II (EW II) $29,801.00 Create 0047 Case Study Worker $32,115.00
Elections Administration: A. AI-72395 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following changes to the approved list of the Early Voting and Election Day polling locations for the Constitutional Election of November 5, 2019. B. AI-72472 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to pay overtime hours for the November 5, 2019 General Election by Hidalgo County Elections Department permanent staff in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules. The election cycle begins September 16, 2019 and ends November 15, 2019; and Runoff begins November 5, 2019 and ends December 20, 2019. 2. Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Elections Dept to fund overtime and fringes expenses.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-72474 Authorization and approval to apply to the Texas Veterans Commission General Assistance Grant for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Head Start Program: A. AI-72417 Discussion/Approval of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45CFR (1301.3(d)(3).
Planning Department: A. AI-72539 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. San Marcos No. 2 Subdivision- Pct.1 (Tres Lunas Dev., LLC) (Mile 19 North Road & FM 88) No. of Lots: 47 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 10 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, FM 88 and Mile 19 North Road are paved. 3 internal streets to be paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Josefina Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Josefina Espericueta) (Valverde Road & Canton Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family and 1 Commercial Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Canton Road side ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Valverde Road and Canton Road are paved. b. Orlando and Sonia Garcia Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Orlando & Sonia Garcia) (Brushline Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Brushline Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Brushline Road is paved. c. La Plazita Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Xenon, Inc.) (Kennedy Street & Mile 10 North Road) No. of Lots: 4 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Kennedy Street Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Kennedy Street is paved. d. Comarex No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Alex Gonzalez) (Inspiration Road & Mile 7 North Road) No. of Lots: 22 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights:4 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: No, Rural Area Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Inspiration Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved. e. La Plaza Norte Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & FM 493) No. of Lots: 37 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 6 Flood Zone: C 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 Paved: No, Mile 14 ½ North Road and 3 internal streets are to be paved. f. Bon Viejo Phase 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & FM 493) No. of Lots: 42 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 9 Flood Zone: C 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 Paved: Yes, Mile 13 ½ North Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. g. Oso Grande Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oso Grande Estates, LLC.) (Letty Lane & US HWY 281) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 12 Flood Zone: X 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 Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg. Paved: Yes, Letty Lane is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Fernando Gonzalez Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Fernando Gonzalez) (Doffing Road & Mile 6 North Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Doffing Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Doffing Road is paved. b. La Reserva Phase 1-A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Tyler Stone) (F.M. 2812 & Uresti Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Streetlights: 21 Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and the newly constructed Drainage Ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, FM 2812, Uresti Road and 4 internal streets are paved. 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Texas Tower Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Domain Development Corp.) (Texas Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 5 Single Family and 2 Commercial Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface run-off will drain into Tower Road and Texas Road side ditches. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s for lot’s 1, 2 and 5-7 have been escrowed. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 7,500.00 for 5 OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, Texas Road and Tower Road are paved. b. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Oscar & Noralinda G. Garza) (Mile 5 NorthRoad & La Homa Road) No. of Lots: 43 Single Family Streetlights: 8 Flood Zone: X 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 Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been escrowed. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 64,500.00 for 43 OSSF’s. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 28,050.00 for 5 Firehydrants. Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road and 6 internal streets are paved.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: B. AI-72601 Authorization and approval to clarify and name a County road as "Norene Drive" for 911 purposes from: 1) Monte Cristo Road to Mile 20 North, and 2) Mile 21 North to Charles Green Road C. AI-72571 Discussion and possible action to execute the LPA Standard Utility Agreement for the Mile 6 West Project with North Alamo Water Supply contingent on receipt of TXDOT concurrence letter, prior to execution by County Judge
C. AI-72665 TXDOT Precinct 4: Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 2220 Road Project from FM 1925 to SH 107 CJS#2094-01-063 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. D. AI-72606 TXDOT Precinct 4: Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 2220 Road Project from SH 107 to Mile 5 CJS#2094- 01-062 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. E. AI-72519 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County as it relates to the road improvements project for: "FM 676 (MILE 5) from Taylor Rd to FM 2220 (WARE RD)" with (legal's review and approval as to form attached hereto). 2. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 791.014, approval of proposed project whereby the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County desire to jointly undertake the road improvements project: "FM 676 (MILE 5) frm Taylor Rd to FM 2220 (WARE RD)". F. AI-72518 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement with Edinburg C.I.S.D. and Hidalgo County as it relates to the design and development of the Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park f/k/a Brewster Park located in Precinct 4 with (legal's review and approval as to form). 2. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 791.014, approval of proposed project whereby Edinburg C.I.S.D. and Hidalgo County desire to jointly undertake the design and development of the Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park f/k/a Brewster Park located in Precinct 4.
Budget & Management: A. AI-72670 Crim DA (1100)/CJD-DVU (1281): Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective 10/01/19 and for calendar year 2020: FROM TO Emp. No. Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S 164674 080-002 A164 Criminal Investigator II 14/01 080-022 0002 Criminal Investigator II
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. AI-72597 1. Action to impose and set the following deadlines for the submission of requisitions for goods and/or services to order and receive prior to December 31, 2019 for general fund and all other applicable funding sources: Major Purchases: Friday, November 8, 2019 Day to Day Purchases: Wednesday, November 25, 2019 2. Approved exceptions including, but not limited to the following: a. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Dept. and Adult Detention Facility b. Food Purchases; c. Grants, Special Revenue and/or Capital Project Funds; d. Others to be determined; B. Hidalgo County 1. AI-72370 A. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L & G Engineering for On-Call Services for Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV-MPO) Committee Representation as approved for negotiations by HCCC on 09/17/19 (ai# 72257) and subject to legal review; B. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (monthly lump sum fee of $12,656.16 effective October 2019) as submitted by project engineer, L & G Engineer for On- Call Technical Advisor/Representation for Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV-MPO). 2. AI-72660 Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 4 between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR, Architecture, Inc., [#C-16-141-1031] to include additional services [described in document] for the lump sum of $151,671.00 for the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project. 3. AI-72644 Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County and Architect, Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. [#C-18-025-11-20] to include additional services [described in document] for the lump sum of $11,000.00 for the "Hidalgo County Services Facilities and Justice Center" Project. 4. AI-72658 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, under TxLGC 262.024(a)(4) a professional service; B. Acceptance and approval of a Letter of Engagement with Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP in connection with legal matters subject to legal review and compliance with all HC requirement submittals. 5. AI-72548 A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (attached herein), Seized Vehicles as "Surplus" for the purpose of sale through auction (scheduled for 10-19-2019) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); B. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of Seized Vehicles scheduled for 10-19-2019. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-72666 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $18,490.00 as it relates to professional engineering services for General Management, Coordination, and Construction Oversight Services for Mile 6 West Rd Structures Demolition Project for Precinct 1 (C-19-257- 09-24). 2. AI-72628 Acceptance and approval of Supplement #1 to WA# 2 from Halff & Associates with an estimated amount of $20,885.00 for the engineering and or/architectural services required for the "Turnkey installation of a generator to the Precinct 1 Administration building & JP 1-1 & JP 1-2." D. Pct. 2 1. AI-72690 A. Acceptance and approval of Final AIA A133 form of agreement between Hidalgo County and Erickson Construction for the "Construction Manager at Risk for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project," including the authority for Project Manager, B2Z Engineering to issue and send the formal Notice to Proceed [subject to legal's final review]; B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee: Armando Garza Jr., to execute change orders that involve...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor for Contract# C-19-264-10-08 with Erickson Construction, for the Precinct 2 Construction Manager at Risk for North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project. E. Pct. 3 1. AI-72647 Requesting approval to purchase of two (2) 2020 International HVMD 6x4 with Davis Dump Body Trucks through the County's membership/participation with HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program (C#HT06-18 expiring 05-31-2020) awarded vendor Santex Truck Centers, Ltd. through Requisition #402185 for the total amount of $225,500.00 subject to compliance with HB1295. 2. AI-72560 Requesting approval to purchase One (1) 2020 AP600F Asphalt Paver through the County's membership/participation with Bouyboard Cooperative awarded vendor, Holt Texas under Contract #515-16 (expiring 11/30/2019) in the amount of $394,774.00 and an additional $7,000.00 to purchase optional 60 Months/3500 Hours Powertrain & Hydraulics for a total amount of $401,774.00 through requisition 402151. 3. AI-72541 Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Sweeper through the County's membership/participation with HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program (C# SW-04- 18A expiring March 31, 2020) awarded vendor Texas Waste Equipment, dba/ Heil of Texas through Requisition #402187 for total amount of $234,000.00 4. AI-72558 Requesting approval to purchase Curb Sweeper through the County's membership/participation with HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract #SM1006A expiring September 30, 2020) awarded vendor Nueces Power Equipment through Requisition #402171 for the total amount of $69,300.25. 5. AI-72513 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $2,775,700.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide engineering services for "FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 (Conway) to Taylor Road," through Contract# C-15-427-12-15. F. Pct. 4 1. AI-72619 Requesting approval of final negotiated Contract #C-19-276-276-10-08 with SDI Engineering, LLC as it relates to professional engineering services, Precinct No. 4, Project Specific - Design & Construction Phase Services for the Linn-San Manuel Veteran's Park [approved for negotiations by HCCC on September 10, 2019 #72101]. G. HIDTA 1. AI-72668 Discussion and approval of a Division Order as requested/required by Dewbre Petroleum Corporation in connection with Oil & Gas Lease [#2184837] approved by HCCC [09-21- 2010/R-AI #23016] including authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute any required documents. H. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-72512 Approval to terminate and execute disconnection form from the current agreement with Superior Alarms for the Fire Alarm Monitoring Services at the Health and Human Services location of 3105 E. Richardson, Edinburg, Texas. I. Budget & Management 1. AI-72505 Requesting authority to advertise a Request for Information regarding Solid Waste Collection and Disposal in unincorporated areas of Hidalgo County - RFI: 2019-277-00-00-MEG J. Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 1. AI-72507 BCAP/PCT 4 Requesting acceptance and approval of Application for Pmt No. 2 (Retainage) in the amount of $9,182.86 as submitted by Total Commitment Construction Co. awarded contractor for Pct. 4 Green Valley Development as certified by project engineer Quintanilla, Headley & Associates under Contract # C-CAP-18-302-03-12. A. Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates. B. Application for Payment No. 2-Retainage in the amount of $9,182.86. K. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-72564 A. Approval of Amendment to Work Authorization No. 4 for the purpose of revising "Fee Schedule - HCSO Bus Barn" in accordance with rates established in the original "On-Call" Engineering Services Agreement (C-18-142-05-08 - Precinct No. 4 - "Engineer Contract Rates"). B. Approval of revised Exhibit D "Cost Proposal" to Work Authorization No. 4 to reflect calculations using corrected fees. L. County Clerk 1. AI-72381 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with Kofile Systems, Inc.(ranked #1 CC-09/03/19 AI-71987) for RFP: 2019-187-08-21- titled "Records Management & Document Imaging Process" M. Co. Wide 1. AI-72491 County Wide: a. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract E-18-226-09-18 with Delta Specialties Signs & Supplies for the purposes of "Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions. b. Request for approval to reject bids received for County-Wide Project No. 2019-180-09-18- MEG "Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment" due to some modifications on the Legal Notice, Exhibit A, and Exhibit B. N. IT Department: 1. AI-72532 Requesting approval to enter into a 36 Month Term Lease with Dell Marketing L.P, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-TSO-3763]; Subject to Legal Approval, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents. REQ# Months Model Quantity Monthly Payment 401505 36 Dell 24 Monitor - P2419H 1,200 $ 5,840.64 401507 36 OptiPlex 5060 SFF (Small Form Factor BTX) 1,000 $17,587.50 401507 36 OptiPlex 5060 SFF (XCTO) 100 $ 2,521.20
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-72573 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-03926; D.Ortiz v County D. AI-72635 EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-00801; A. Antons v County E. AI-72637 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-01463; R.Alanis v County F. AI-72607 Duties and evaluation of IT Director G. AI-72610 Duties and evaluation of Planning Director H. AI-72629 Claim of Eliud Rivera 26. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-72574 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-03926; D.Ortiz v County D. AI-72636 EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-00801; A.Antons v County E. AI-72638 EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-01463; R.Alanis v County F. AI-72609 Duties and evaluation of IT Director G. AI-72611 Duties and evaluation of Planning Director H. AI-72630 Claim of Eliud Rivera 30. Adjourn