1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. AI -73360 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Donna Irrigation District as it relates to maintenance of the South Donna Drain Extension . B. AI -73381 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26 as it relates to Precinct 3 - Mile 3 Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. C. AI -73392 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirements agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 ''Drug & Alcohol Testing Services'' RFB No. HCDD1-19-078-12-18 including the re-advertising of the project in the event no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is till required. D. AI -73195 A. Requesting approval to purchase Five (5) John Deere 6145M, 4WD Tractors with attached boom mowers from Tiger Corporation, through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 529-17 in the total amount of $899,789.40 including a 2 yr. Warranty. B. Requesting approval of Budget Amendment to fund purchase of item A in the amount of $899,789.40. Funds were received from HG Dewbre Petroleum Corp Oil and Gas royalties in the amount of $976,905.47 E. AI -73197 Requesting approval to complete and submit the attached credit application document required by D&M Machine Division, Inc., including authority for General Manager or his designee to execute document. F. AI -73421 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Engineering as it relates to Pharr Mcallen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project to amend the contract to extend the termination date to May 30, 2020. G. AI -73339 1. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of the HCDD1 Board of Directors to declare/rank the sole submitted response received from Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP, as "qualified" in order to proceed to the next phase of the procurement process in connection with the Request for Qualifications for: "Independent Financial Audit Services" RFQ# HCDD1-19-073-11-13; 2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Drainage District No. 1 to enter into negotiations and finalize a Letter Of Engagement for action by HCDD1 Board of Directors with the "qualified" ranked firm of: Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP, for the provision of "Independent Financial Audit Services". 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. AI -73314 1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC, for RFB No. HCDD1-19-074-11-13, “Mission Lateral (Section 1) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26", for the Base Bid in the total amount of: $2,386,758.76, as recommended by project engineering firm: L&G Engineering (subject to Legal Approval and Compliance with HB1295). 2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". B. AI -73388 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 1, 4 & 37 - 3 ¼ Mile Rd. & N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Project #1, - 4 Mile Rd. & Minnesota Rd. Project# 4, - Western Rd. & 9 Mile Line Project #37”. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #70484 (05/21/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $36,432.47, to provide Engineering Services for “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 1, 4 & 37 - 3 ¼ Mile Rd. & N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Project #1, - 4 Mile Rd. & Minnesota Rd. Project# 4, - Western Rd. & 9 Mile Line Project #37”, subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-052-11-26 WA-1). C. AI -73400 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 7 & 29 -7 1/2 Mile Rd. & Western Rd Project #7, PD Lateral Project #29”. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Items #70484 (Proj.#7) & 69545 (Proj.# 29); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $418,925.00, to provide Engineering Services for “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 7 & 29 -7 1/2 Mile Rd. & Western Rd Project #7, - PD Lateral, Project #29”, subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-037-11-26 WA-1). D. AI -73345 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2. Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "South "I" Road Detention -2018 Bond Referendum Project# 33". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK B2Z Engineering, LLC 95.33 Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. 89.67 Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 88.33 3. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: __________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "South "I" Road Detention -2018 Bond Referendum Project# 33" 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. AI -73420 Requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 2, to extend scheduled contract term, to add a sub-consultant, to revise Contract Rates reflecting an increase in the contract amount of $295,360.00 for services to be provided through the extended term as provided by project Engineer, Halff Associates Inc., in relation to the "Feasibility Study", through the awarded Professional Services Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -Delta Region Water Management Project" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) 8. 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) 9. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-73428 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-73429 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-73221 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of August 2019. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-73384 2019 - Sheriff's Office (1100) B. AI-73401 2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100) C. AI-73411 2019 - Facilities Management (1100) D. AI-73415 2019 - CO Wide ADM (1100) E. AI-73375 2019 - Jail (1100) F. AI-73374 2019 - Elections Dept (1100) G. AI-73379 2019 - CC6 (1100) H. AI-73362 2019 Safety Division (1100) I. AI-73355 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) J. AI-73359 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. AI-73352 2019 - JP 5-1 (1100) L. AI-73350 2019 - DBM Budget Division (1100) M. AI-73296 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293) N. AI-73326 2019- Pct. 4 Rd Maint (1200) O. AI-73302 2019 - Probate Court (1243) P. AI-73311 2019 - JP Pct. 1 Pl. 1 (1100) Q. AI-73323 2019 - Elections Dept. (1100) R. AI-73329 2019 - Fire Marshal (1100) S. AI-73338 2019 - DA CCP59 (1223) T. AI-73312 2019 - D.A. CJD BPU (1281) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-73416 TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop(FM 1426 to FM 907) (1315): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental from TxDOT- Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (Prg 081) to TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (FM1426 to FM 907) (Prg 136) in the amount of $163,688.70 to fund project expenditures. B. AI-73412 Public Defense (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Defense- Legal Srv ($90,560.04), Child Welfare Defense- Legal Srv ($100,000.00), and Other Public Defense- Legal Srv ($30.000.00) to cover expenditures through year end. C. AI-73398 Nuisance Abatement (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Nuisance Abatement in the amount of $8,575.00 to fund operations for remainder of 2019. D. AI-73394 Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,000.00. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-73332 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-73378 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1093177) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 4 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 122.00 feet north of Mile 14 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1) b. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443669) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 12 ½ North Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 400.00 feet east of Alicia Drive. (Pct. 1) c. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 682743) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 140.00 feet north of Mile 4 North Road. (Pct. 3) d. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443777) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 2 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 324.00 feet south of Mile 12 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3) e. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1070749) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Rogers Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 200.00 feet east of Tower Road. (Pct. 4) f. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 1108689) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Sioux Road intersection with Apache Trail within the 2’ offset of the ROW line. (Pct. 2) g. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 686661) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of El Pinto Road South of Sioux Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 50.00 feet south of Siria Street. (Pct. 3) h. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 654384) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Canton Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 300.00 feet east of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 4) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-73163 District Clerk Fee report for the month of October 2019 $484,290.87 7. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-73373 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT (1100) Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association of Elections Administrators 2020 Membership fees in the amount of $450.00 for Mrs. Yvonne Ramon ($150.00) Hilda Salinas, Belinda Sagredo, Melissa Alvarez ($100 each) with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-73327 Planning Department: Requesting to renew three (3) 2020 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $300.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 405341 and using NIGP Code 96348. C. AI-73174 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for Vance Wesley Gonzalez, in the amount of $60 (Requisition #404947), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 8. Sheriff's Office: A. AI-73361 Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $35.91 to Deputy Luis G. Robles after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor - Deputy Luis G. Robles paid for the fuel expense with his personal credit card due to the County's Citibank Card not working properly. 9. Budget & Management: A. AI-73348 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $977,218.82 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/07/19 to 11/20/19. 11/07-13/19 $432,499.96 11/14-20/19 $544,718.86 TOTAL $977,218.82 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. AI-73297 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 November 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $38,849.71 and requesting approval of wire transfer. C. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-73346 TXDOT-Pct1 US83 Illumination (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct1 Rd Maintenance into TXDOT-Pct1 US83 Illumination in the total amount of $2,731.46 to fund electricity services for the remainder of the year. 2. AI-73419 TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson) Prj (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from CO2019A-Pct 2 Vehicles (Fund 1355) to TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson Rd) Prj (Fund 1315) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 10. 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 INTRANET 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-73393 Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year extension of the additional two (2) one (1) year periods as provided in the current contract agreement (C-17-222-11- 28) under the same rates, terms and conditions with Starr Feedyards, LTD commencing December 28, 2019 and expiring on December 27, 2020. B. AI-73386 Approval to include "Sub-Contractor's Letter" pursuant to Article #14 under the current professional services agreement # C-15-247-12-15 (WA #2) with L&G Engineering for purpose of subcontracting with Leonel Garza & Associates, LLC and HLH Appraisal Service for the FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 to Taylor Road Work Authorization No. 2 (approved in CC on 10-8-19 Agenda Item AI-72513). C. AI-73391 As requested by Health Department and pursuant to RFB 19-123 page 2 of 6 under Location if Water Dispensers, Hidalgo County Health department is recommending to add additional locations as attached. D. AI-73413 Acceptance and approval of CDW's required Terms and Conditions [approved as to form by legal counsel HC/DA-Civil]. E. AI-72791 Pct 4 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of the procurement packet [i.e.., specifications-requirements, legal notice, etc., as attached herein] with title & number: RFP-2019-253-XX-XXMEG "Use of Office Space For Food Distribution Services by a Non-Profit Organization" for the qualifying residents of Pct 4". F. AI-73365 Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet as drafted in coordination with contracted engineer, Pct. staff and the Purchasing Dept. titled: “Solar Light Project(s) in Precinct 1, commencing with Monte Alto, & Other Unincorporated Townships with a minimum population of 700 residents, Parks & Other Designated County Owned Properties” with authority to re-advertise if/when required/necessary including the final review as to legal form by HC-DA/Civil Section prior to release of packets. G. AI-73310 Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $98,423.80 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project GMP Amendment #2", through Contract# C-17- 324-07-17, and as certified for payment by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. H. AI-73299 Sheriff's Office: Requesting approval to enter into a thirty-six (36) months burglar alarm monitoring services agreement with Superior Alarms at an annual fee of $180.00 for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Building Located at 413 North 14th Street in Edinburg, Texas. Services to include Monitoring Fee and Open/Close Reports Fee. With authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-73390 The Veteran Service Department to honor highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran Mr. Cruz Yanez. B. AI-73251 Hidalgo County Veterans Services, Felix M. Rodriguez, presenting to Commissioners Court 2019 YTD Office Report.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-73407 Resolution in honor of Borderland Hardware.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-73390 The Veteran Service Department to honor highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran Mr. Cruz Yanez. B. AI-73251 Hidalgo County Veterans Services, Felix M. Rodriguez, presenting to Commissioners Court 2019 YTD Office Report.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-73331 Authorization and approval to accept an extension request on FY2018(G18SS0002A) HIDTA Grant from 12/31/19 to 6/30/20.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-73298 2018 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2018.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-73325 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Roque Vela, Jr. and Rafael Ochoa as Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. Constable Pct. 3 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011
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. Status update on Hidalgo County Wellness Program C. AI-73333 Discussion, consideration and action on Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the City of Hidalgo regarding the Health and WIC building D. AI-73389 1. Approval of purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located within The Cibolo Industrial Park Subdivision in the City of Edinburg. 2. Requesting authority for County Treasurer to issue earnest money check to Edwards Abstract & Title Company in the amount of $5,000 after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-73328 HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval and for calendar year 2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 270-011 0028 HIDTA Task Force Operations Supervisor 17 Create 270-011 0046 Criminal Investigator II 14 C. AI-73347 370th District Court (1100): Approval to create one (1) full-time temporary position, effective 11/26/2019 thru 12/31/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 007-001 T006 Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) 13 D. AI-73349 Justice of the Peace Pct.4/ Pl. 1 (1100): Approval to create one (1) full-time temporary position, effective 11/26/2019 thru 12/31/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 067-001 T009 Clerk II 03
Adult Probation: A. AI-73417 Acceptance of Statement of Financial Position for FY19 for the Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
Urban County: A. AI-73366 1. Approval of Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the construction of drainage structures/improvements of the 2015 GLO Flood Grant Trenton Drain Phase II project located in Pct. 4 2. Consideration and approval of construction contract change order for the 2015 GLO Flood Grant 18-271-000-A923 (Trenton Drain II). Change Order No. 1 will increase the current construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction LLC in the amount of $296,026.00 3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with change orders and/or amendments pertaining to the 2015 GLO Flood Grant Contract No. 18-271-000-A923. B. AI-73139 Requesting approval of Year 32 (2019) Urban County Program Interlocal Agreements with (15) participating cities and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all agreements.
Planning Department: A. AI-73380 1. Pipeline and Utility Permit a.Applicant: Alfonso Quintanilla Legal Description: 29.95 acre tract of land being all of lots 31-33 Blck 18, Texan Gardens Subdivision; Proposed Las Comadres No. 7 Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Mile 7 North Road & Western Road) Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” RCP storm sewer line open cut crossing Western Road and one 24” RCP storm sewer line extension going south along Western Road boring Mile 7 North Road. B. AI-73358 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: South 4.37 acres of Lot 83 Delta Orchards Subdivision Unit 1 (Pct. 4) (Mile 20 North Road & Sunflower Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Sunflower Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” PVC water line extension trenching along the east ROW line of Sunflower Road. C. AI-73336 1. Preliminary Approval a. America Business Industrial Park Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Terry McGovern) (Alamo Road & Juan Balli Road) No. of Lots: 46 Industrial Estimated number of streetlights: 11 Flood Zone: C & A 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 Military Highway Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Alamo Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. Alyssa Marie Torres Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Eberardo Torres) (Doffing Road & Mile 7 North Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Doffing Road (F.M. 492) side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed. Paved: Yes, Doffing Road is paved. b. Josie Vera Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mark A. Vera & Jessica Rios) (Cesar Chavez Road & Richardson Road) No. of Lots: 5 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Cesar Chavez Road side 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, Cesar Chavez Road is paved. c. La Reserva Phase 1-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (William A. Schwarz) (Mile 20 North Road & Uresti Road) No. of Lots: 27 Single Family Streetlights: 6 Flood Zone: X & A Drainage: Yes, Drainage has been provided by storm sewer system and detention has been provided on the existing drain 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, Mile 20 North Road, Uresti Road and 1 internal street are paved. d. Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase II - Pct. 3 (Everman Dev., LLC) (Abram Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Streetlights: 15 Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging to an existing Regional Drainage Detention Facility. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Abram Road and 3 internal streets are paved. e. Las Encinitas Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Monte Cristo Road & Brushline Road) No. of Lots: 114 Single Family, 10 Commercial Streetlights: 47 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 North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s for residential lots have been installed. Paved: Yes, Monte Cristo Road and 6 internal streets are paved. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Las Comadres #5 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal, Jr.) (Texan Avenue & Mile 4 North Road) No. of Lots: 76 Single Family Streetlights: 20 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage consists of storm sewer system discharging to HCDD#1 Regional Detention Facility approximately ½ mile southwest from the proposed subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 15,328.00 for 2 Shared Driveways and 2 Single Driveways. Paved: Yes, Texan Avenue and 4 internal streets are paved.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-73418 Requesting approval to enter into a permit agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 concerning the construction of a bridge over an irrigation canal for the Pct 2 Dicker Road (23rd St-Jackson Rd) Project. B. AI-73414 Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (FM 1426 -FM907)(TxDot): 1.Approval of an order authorizing Hidalgo County to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 (Raul Longoria) to FM 907 (Alamo Road) , with authority for the County Judge to sign the Order. 2. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 to FM 907 CSJ: 0921-02-361 with authority for the County Judge to docusign required documentation. 3. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $81,800.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for right of way acquisition for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Nolana Loop Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-361).
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-73363 Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 17 associated with the Mile 3 N., from Tom Gill Rd. to Goodwin Rd. (ROW CSJ: #0921-02-344) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. AI-73176 Requesting authorization to install All-Way Stop signs at the Intersection of Carmen Avila Road and Mile 22.5 North.
Budget & Management: A. AI-73409 1. Discussion, consideration and authorization of emergency expenditures as per Local Government Code Section 111.070. 2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from General Fund (1100) Fund Balance to Countywide Administration, in the amount of $4,000,000 pursuant to emergency appropriation authorized/approved by Commissioners Court under previous item. 3. Consideration and approval of a resolution designating the County Judge of the County of Hidalgo as authorized representative of the County of Hidalgo to give notice of intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of tax exempt obligations. B. AI-73337 Crim DA (1100): Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan: FROM TO Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary Proposed Salary G/S Effective Date Discretionary Step 080-002 0148 Assistant District Attorney II G15S02 $61,670.00 $63,828.00 G15S03 11/19/2019 Delete Auto Allowance 080-002 A163 Assistant District Attorney II G15S01 $900.00 $0.00 G15S01 11/19/2019 C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-73313 Capital Projects Funds (13XX): Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and other misc. revenue from various capital project funds and appropriation of certified funds and available fund balances of said capital project funds.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-70851 Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Appraisal District and the County of Hidalgo for Year 2020, in connection with participation with (a) Hidalgo County's "Self-Funded Group Health Insurance Program, Stop Loss Insurance, Accidental and Life/AD&D Insurance" and (b) Voluntary Products. B. Adult Probation: 1. AI-73397 Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award job order contractor, Noble Texas Builders,LLC [ through HC membership/participation with Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program- JOC Contract # 584-19] in the amount of $52,296.26 for the installation of Partition Walls for Adult Probation Office through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol and subject to compliance with Form 1295. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-73301 Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon LLC [through HC membership/participation with Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program-JOC Contract #581-19] in the amount of $309,430.32 for the installation of Turnkey Emergency Generator for Pct. 1 through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol. D. WIC 1. AI-73102 Requesting approval of a MOU Agreement between Hidalgo County WIC Program and the Food Bank, RGV for the purpose of donating returned formula received at the WIC clinics in order to comply with WIC State Policy FD 19.0 Managing Returned Formula including approval for Hidalgo County WIC Program Director, Ms. Clarissa Ramirez, to sign document. E. Elections Department 1. AI-73387 Approval to terminate current agreement with Drake Communications for the Support and Maintenance Services for the Keystone IVR System used by the Elections Department. F. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-73395 Approval to purchase equipment through AT&T CORP awarded vendor through DIR Contract (DIR-TSO-3420 EXP. 06/10/2020) in the amount of $75,714.00 thru Req 405255. G. Auditor's Office 1. AI-73396 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 between Hidalgo County [Auditor's Office] and Gray CPA Consulting, PC in the amount of $10,100.00 for the provision of consulting services for CaseWare updates and new methodologies [more specifically described in document herein] subject to final review as to form by HC/DA-Civil Section and compliance with form 1295, with authority for Maria Arcilia Duran, County Auditor to sign.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
24. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-73341 Claim of Alejandro Bazan D. AI-73343 Claim of Petra Trevino E. AI-73369 Claim of Fathi Haj Yahya 27. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. AI -73360 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Donna Irrigation District as it relates to maintenance of the South Donna Drain Extension . B. AI -73381 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26 as it relates to Precinct 3 - Mile 3 Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. C. AI -73392 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirements agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 ''Drug & Alcohol Testing Services'' RFB No. HCDD1-19-078-12-18 including the re-advertising of the project in the event no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is till required. D. AI -73195 A. Requesting approval to purchase Five (5) John Deere 6145M, 4WD Tractors with attached boom mowers from Tiger Corporation, through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 529-17 in the total amount of $899,789.40 including a 2 yr. Warranty. B. Requesting approval of Budget Amendment to fund purchase of item A in the amount of $899,789.40. Funds were received from HG Dewbre Petroleum Corp Oil and Gas royalties in the amount of $976,905.47 E. AI -73197 Requesting approval to complete and submit the attached credit application document required by D&M Machine Division, Inc., including authority for General Manager or his designee to execute document. F. AI -73421 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Engineering as it relates to Pharr Mcallen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project to amend the contract to extend the termination date to May 30, 2020. G. AI -73339 1. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of the HCDD1 Board of Directors to declare/rank the sole submitted response received from Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP, as "qualified" in order to proceed to the next phase of the procurement process in connection with the Request for Qualifications for: "Independent Financial Audit Services" RFQ# HCDD1-19-073-11-13; 2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Drainage District No. 1 to enter into negotiations and finalize a Letter Of Engagement for action by HCDD1 Board of Directors with the "qualified" ranked firm of: Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP, for the provision of "Independent Financial Audit Services". 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. AI -73314 1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC, for RFB No. HCDD1-19-074-11-13, “Mission Lateral (Section 1) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26", for the Base Bid in the total amount of: $2,386,758.76, as recommended by project engineering firm: L&G Engineering (subject to Legal Approval and Compliance with HB1295). 2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". B. AI -73388 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 1, 4 & 37 - 3 ¼ Mile Rd. & N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Project #1, - 4 Mile Rd. & Minnesota Rd. Project# 4, - Western Rd. & 9 Mile Line Project #37”. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #70484 (05/21/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $36,432.47, to provide Engineering Services for “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 1, 4 & 37 - 3 ¼ Mile Rd. & N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Project #1, - 4 Mile Rd. & Minnesota Rd. Project# 4, - Western Rd. & 9 Mile Line Project #37”, subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-052-11-26 WA-1). C. AI -73400 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 7 & 29 -7 1/2 Mile Rd. & Western Rd Project #7, PD Lateral Project #29”. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Items #70484 (Proj.#7) & 69545 (Proj.# 29); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $418,925.00, to provide Engineering Services for “2018 Bond Referendum Projects: 7 & 29 -7 1/2 Mile Rd. & Western Rd Project #7, - PD Lateral, Project #29”, subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-037-11-26 WA-1). D. AI -73345 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2. Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "South "I" Road Detention -2018 Bond Referendum Project# 33". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK B2Z Engineering, LLC 95.33 Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. 89.67 Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 88.33 3. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: __________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "South "I" Road Detention -2018 Bond Referendum Project# 33" 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. AI -73420 Requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 2, to extend scheduled contract term, to add a sub-consultant, to revise Contract Rates reflecting an increase in the contract amount of $295,360.00 for services to be provided through the extended term as provided by project Engineer, Halff Associates Inc., in relation to the "Feasibility Study", through the awarded Professional Services Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -Delta Region Water Management Project" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295) 8. 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) 9. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. AI-73428 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-73429 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-73221 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of August 2019. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-73384 2019 - Sheriff's Office (1100) B. AI-73401 2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100) C. AI-73411 2019 - Facilities Management (1100) D. AI-73415 2019 - CO Wide ADM (1100) E. AI-73375 2019 - Jail (1100) F. AI-73374 2019 - Elections Dept (1100) G. AI-73379 2019 - CC6 (1100) H. AI-73362 2019 Safety Division (1100) I. AI-73355 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) J. AI-73359 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) K. AI-73352 2019 - JP 5-1 (1100) L. AI-73350 2019 - DBM Budget Division (1100) M. AI-73296 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293) N. AI-73326 2019- Pct. 4 Rd Maint (1200) O. AI-73302 2019 - Probate Court (1243) P. AI-73311 2019 - JP Pct. 1 Pl. 1 (1100) Q. AI-73323 2019 - Elections Dept. (1100) R. AI-73329 2019 - Fire Marshal (1100) S. AI-73338 2019 - DA CCP59 (1223) T. AI-73312 2019 - D.A. CJD BPU (1281) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-73416 TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop(FM 1426 to FM 907) (1315): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental from TxDOT- Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (Prg 081) to TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (FM1426 to FM 907) (Prg 136) in the amount of $163,688.70 to fund project expenditures. B. AI-73412 Public Defense (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Defense- Legal Srv ($90,560.04), Child Welfare Defense- Legal Srv ($100,000.00), and Other Public Defense- Legal Srv ($30.000.00) to cover expenditures through year end. C. AI-73398 Nuisance Abatement (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Nuisance Abatement in the amount of $8,575.00 to fund operations for remainder of 2019. D. AI-73394 Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,000.00. 5. Planning Department: A. AI-73332 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-73378 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1093177) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 4 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 122.00 feet north of Mile 14 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1) b. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443669) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 12 ½ North Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 400.00 feet east of Alicia Drive. (Pct. 1) c. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 682743) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 140.00 feet north of Mile 4 North Road. (Pct. 3) d. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443777) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 2 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 324.00 feet south of Mile 12 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3) e. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1070749) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Rogers Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 200.00 feet east of Tower Road. (Pct. 4) f. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 1108689) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Sioux Road intersection with Apache Trail within the 2’ offset of the ROW line. (Pct. 2) g. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 686661) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of El Pinto Road South of Sioux Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 50.00 feet south of Siria Street. (Pct. 3) h. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 654384) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Canton Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 300.00 feet east of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 4) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-73163 District Clerk Fee report for the month of October 2019 $484,290.87 7. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-73373 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT (1100) Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association of Elections Administrators 2020 Membership fees in the amount of $450.00 for Mrs. Yvonne Ramon ($150.00) Hilda Salinas, Belinda Sagredo, Melissa Alvarez ($100 each) with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-73327 Planning Department: Requesting to renew three (3) 2020 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $300.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 405341 and using NIGP Code 96348. C. AI-73174 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for Vance Wesley Gonzalez, in the amount of $60 (Requisition #404947), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 8. Sheriff's Office: A. AI-73361 Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $35.91 to Deputy Luis G. Robles after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor - Deputy Luis G. Robles paid for the fuel expense with his personal credit card due to the County's Citibank Card not working properly. 9. Budget & Management: A. AI-73348 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $977,218.82 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/07/19 to 11/20/19. 11/07-13/19 $432,499.96 11/14-20/19 $544,718.86 TOTAL $977,218.82 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. AI-73297 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 November 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $38,849.71 and requesting approval of wire transfer. C. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-73346 TXDOT-Pct1 US83 Illumination (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct1 Rd Maintenance into TXDOT-Pct1 US83 Illumination in the total amount of $2,731.46 to fund electricity services for the remainder of the year. 2. AI-73419 TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson) Prj (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from CO2019A-Pct 2 Vehicles (Fund 1355) to TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson Rd) Prj (Fund 1315) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 10. 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 INTRANET 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-73393 Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year extension of the additional two (2) one (1) year periods as provided in the current contract agreement (C-17-222-11- 28) under the same rates, terms and conditions with Starr Feedyards, LTD commencing December 28, 2019 and expiring on December 27, 2020. B. AI-73386 Approval to include "Sub-Contractor's Letter" pursuant to Article #14 under the current professional services agreement # C-15-247-12-15 (WA #2) with L&G Engineering for purpose of subcontracting with Leonel Garza & Associates, LLC and HLH Appraisal Service for the FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 to Taylor Road Work Authorization No. 2 (approved in CC on 10-8-19 Agenda Item AI-72513). C. AI-73391 As requested by Health Department and pursuant to RFB 19-123 page 2 of 6 under Location if Water Dispensers, Hidalgo County Health department is recommending to add additional locations as attached. D. AI-73413 Acceptance and approval of CDW's required Terms and Conditions [approved as to form by legal counsel HC/DA-Civil]. E. AI-72791 Pct 4 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of the procurement packet [i.e.., specifications-requirements, legal notice, etc., as attached herein] with title & number: RFP-2019-253-XX-XXMEG "Use of Office Space For Food Distribution Services by a Non-Profit Organization" for the qualifying residents of Pct 4". F. AI-73365 Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet as drafted in coordination with contracted engineer, Pct. staff and the Purchasing Dept. titled: “Solar Light Project(s) in Precinct 1, commencing with Monte Alto, & Other Unincorporated Townships with a minimum population of 700 residents, Parks & Other Designated County Owned Properties” with authority to re-advertise if/when required/necessary including the final review as to legal form by HC-DA/Civil Section prior to release of packets. G. AI-73310 Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $98,423.80 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project GMP Amendment #2", through Contract# C-17- 324-07-17, and as certified for payment by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. H. AI-73299 Sheriff's Office: Requesting approval to enter into a thirty-six (36) months burglar alarm monitoring services agreement with Superior Alarms at an annual fee of $180.00 for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Building Located at 413 North 14th Street in Edinburg, Texas. Services to include Monitoring Fee and Open/Close Reports Fee. With authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-73390 The Veteran Service Department to honor highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran Mr. Cruz Yanez. B. AI-73251 Hidalgo County Veterans Services, Felix M. Rodriguez, presenting to Commissioners Court 2019 YTD Office Report.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-73407 Resolution in honor of Borderland Hardware.
Veterans Service Office: A. AI-73390 The Veteran Service Department to honor highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran Mr. Cruz Yanez. B. AI-73251 Hidalgo County Veterans Services, Felix M. Rodriguez, presenting to Commissioners Court 2019 YTD Office Report.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-73331 Authorization and approval to accept an extension request on FY2018(G18SS0002A) HIDTA Grant from 12/31/19 to 6/30/20.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-73298 2018 Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2018.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-73325 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Roque Vela, Jr. and Rafael Ochoa as Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. Constable Pct. 3 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011
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. Status update on Hidalgo County Wellness Program C. AI-73333 Discussion, consideration and action on Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the City of Hidalgo regarding the Health and WIC building D. AI-73389 1. Approval of purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located within The Cibolo Industrial Park Subdivision in the City of Edinburg. 2. Requesting authority for County Treasurer to issue earnest money check to Edwards Abstract & Title Company in the amount of $5,000 after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-73328 HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval and for calendar year 2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 270-011 0028 HIDTA Task Force Operations Supervisor 17 Create 270-011 0046 Criminal Investigator II 14 C. AI-73347 370th District Court (1100): Approval to create one (1) full-time temporary position, effective 11/26/2019 thru 12/31/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 007-001 T006 Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) 13 D. AI-73349 Justice of the Peace Pct.4/ Pl. 1 (1100): Approval to create one (1) full-time temporary position, effective 11/26/2019 thru 12/31/2019 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 067-001 T009 Clerk II 03
Adult Probation: A. AI-73417 Acceptance of Statement of Financial Position for FY19 for the Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
Urban County: A. AI-73366 1. Approval of Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the construction of drainage structures/improvements of the 2015 GLO Flood Grant Trenton Drain Phase II project located in Pct. 4 2. Consideration and approval of construction contract change order for the 2015 GLO Flood Grant 18-271-000-A923 (Trenton Drain II). Change Order No. 1 will increase the current construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction LLC in the amount of $296,026.00 3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with change orders and/or amendments pertaining to the 2015 GLO Flood Grant Contract No. 18-271-000-A923. B. AI-73139 Requesting approval of Year 32 (2019) Urban County Program Interlocal Agreements with (15) participating cities and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all agreements.
Planning Department: A. AI-73380 1. Pipeline and Utility Permit a.Applicant: Alfonso Quintanilla Legal Description: 29.95 acre tract of land being all of lots 31-33 Blck 18, Texan Gardens Subdivision; Proposed Las Comadres No. 7 Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Mile 7 North Road & Western Road) Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” RCP storm sewer line open cut crossing Western Road and one 24” RCP storm sewer line extension going south along Western Road boring Mile 7 North Road. B. AI-73358 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: South 4.37 acres of Lot 83 Delta Orchards Subdivision Unit 1 (Pct. 4) (Mile 20 North Road & Sunflower Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Sunflower Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” PVC water line extension trenching along the east ROW line of Sunflower Road. C. AI-73336 1. Preliminary Approval a. America Business Industrial Park Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Terry McGovern) (Alamo Road & Juan Balli Road) No. of Lots: 46 Industrial Estimated number of streetlights: 11 Flood Zone: C & A 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 Military Highway Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Alamo Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved. 2. Final Approval a. Alyssa Marie Torres Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Eberardo Torres) (Doffing Road & Mile 7 North Road) No. of Lots: 1 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Doffing Road (F.M. 492) side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of McAllen. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed. Paved: Yes, Doffing Road is paved. b. Josie Vera Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mark A. Vera & Jessica Rios) (Cesar Chavez Road & Richardson Road) No. of Lots: 5 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Cesar Chavez Road side 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, Cesar Chavez Road is paved. c. La Reserva Phase 1-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (William A. Schwarz) (Mile 20 North Road & Uresti Road) No. of Lots: 27 Single Family Streetlights: 6 Flood Zone: X & A Drainage: Yes, Drainage has been provided by storm sewer system and detention has been provided on the existing drain 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, Mile 20 North Road, Uresti Road and 1 internal street are paved. d. Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase II - Pct. 3 (Everman Dev., LLC) (Abram Road & Mile 3 North Road) No. of Lots: 99 Single Family Streetlights: 15 Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging to an existing Regional Drainage Detention Facility. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Abram Road and 3 internal streets are paved. e. Las Encinitas Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Monte Cristo Road & Brushline Road) No. of Lots: 114 Single Family, 10 Commercial Streetlights: 47 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 North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s for residential lots have been installed. Paved: Yes, Monte Cristo Road and 6 internal streets are paved. 3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Las Comadres #5 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal, Jr.) (Texan Avenue & Mile 4 North Road) No. of Lots: 76 Single Family Streetlights: 20 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage consists of storm sewer system discharging to HCDD#1 Regional Detention Facility approximately ½ mile southwest from the proposed subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. *Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of 15,328.00 for 2 Shared Driveways and 2 Single Driveways. Paved: Yes, Texan Avenue and 4 internal streets are paved.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-73418 Requesting approval to enter into a permit agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 concerning the construction of a bridge over an irrigation canal for the Pct 2 Dicker Road (23rd St-Jackson Rd) Project. B. AI-73414 Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (FM 1426 -FM907)(TxDot): 1.Approval of an order authorizing Hidalgo County to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 (Raul Longoria) to FM 907 (Alamo Road) , with authority for the County Judge to sign the Order. 2. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 to FM 907 CSJ: 0921-02-361 with authority for the County Judge to docusign required documentation. 3. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $81,800.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for right of way acquisition for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Nolana Loop Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-361).
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-73363 Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 17 associated with the Mile 3 N., from Tom Gill Rd. to Goodwin Rd. (ROW CSJ: #0921-02-344) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. AI-73176 Requesting authorization to install All-Way Stop signs at the Intersection of Carmen Avila Road and Mile 22.5 North.
Budget & Management: A. AI-73409 1. Discussion, consideration and authorization of emergency expenditures as per Local Government Code Section 111.070. 2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from General Fund (1100) Fund Balance to Countywide Administration, in the amount of $4,000,000 pursuant to emergency appropriation authorized/approved by Commissioners Court under previous item. 3. Consideration and approval of a resolution designating the County Judge of the County of Hidalgo as authorized representative of the County of Hidalgo to give notice of intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of tax exempt obligations. B. AI-73337 Crim DA (1100): Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan: FROM TO Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary Proposed Salary G/S Effective Date Discretionary Step 080-002 0148 Assistant District Attorney II G15S02 $61,670.00 $63,828.00 G15S03 11/19/2019 Delete Auto Allowance 080-002 A163 Assistant District Attorney II G15S01 $900.00 $0.00 G15S01 11/19/2019 C. Budget Appropriations: 1. AI-73313 Capital Projects Funds (13XX): Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and other misc. revenue from various capital project funds and appropriation of certified funds and available fund balances of said capital project funds.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. Hidalgo County 1. AI-70851 Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Appraisal District and the County of Hidalgo for Year 2020, in connection with participation with (a) Hidalgo County's "Self-Funded Group Health Insurance Program, Stop Loss Insurance, Accidental and Life/AD&D Insurance" and (b) Voluntary Products. B. Adult Probation: 1. AI-73397 Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award job order contractor, Noble Texas Builders,LLC [ through HC membership/participation with Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program- JOC Contract # 584-19] in the amount of $52,296.26 for the installation of Partition Walls for Adult Probation Office through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol and subject to compliance with Form 1295. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-73301 Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon LLC [through HC membership/participation with Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program-JOC Contract #581-19] in the amount of $309,430.32 for the installation of Turnkey Emergency Generator for Pct. 1 through the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol. D. WIC 1. AI-73102 Requesting approval of a MOU Agreement between Hidalgo County WIC Program and the Food Bank, RGV for the purpose of donating returned formula received at the WIC clinics in order to comply with WIC State Policy FD 19.0 Managing Returned Formula including approval for Hidalgo County WIC Program Director, Ms. Clarissa Ramirez, to sign document. E. Elections Department 1. AI-73387 Approval to terminate current agreement with Drake Communications for the Support and Maintenance Services for the Keystone IVR System used by the Elections Department. F. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-73395 Approval to purchase equipment through AT&T CORP awarded vendor through DIR Contract (DIR-TSO-3420 EXP. 06/10/2020) in the amount of $75,714.00 thru Req 405255. G. Auditor's Office 1. AI-73396 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 between Hidalgo County [Auditor's Office] and Gray CPA Consulting, PC in the amount of $10,100.00 for the provision of consulting services for CaseWare updates and new methodologies [more specifically described in document herein] subject to final review as to form by HC/DA-Civil Section and compliance with form 1295, with authority for Maria Arcilia Duran, County Auditor to sign.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
24. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-73341 Claim of Alejandro Bazan D. AI-73343 Claim of Petra Trevino E. AI-73369 Claim of Fathi Haj Yahya 27. Adjourn