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Agenda for CC CONSENT

CC CONSENT

HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
March 2, 2010
9:00 A.M.

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held in the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.

1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Auditor
 
 
2.
2010 Intradepartmental Transfers:
 
A.
2010 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100)
 
B.
2010 - Pct. #4 - Sanitation (1100)
 
C.
2010 - County Court at Law #1 (1100)
 
D.
2010 - County Judge (1100)
 
E.
2010 - Fire Marshal (1100)
 
F.
2010 - D.A. Bad Checks (1222)
 
G.
2010 - D.A. Investigation Fund (1223)
 
H.
2010 - Health & Human Services Department - Clinics (1100)
 
I.
2010 - Public Defender's (1100)
 
J.
2010 - Auditor's Office (1100)
 
K.
2010 - Facilities Management (1100)
 
L.
2010 - Elections Department (1283)
 
M.
2010 - Elections Department (1100)
 
N.
2010 - Elections Department (1283)
 
O.
2010 - Tax Office (1100)
 
P.
2010 - 139th District Court (1100)
 
Q.
2010 - Pct. #1 R&B (1201)
 
R.
2010 - Pct. #2 Road Admin. (1202)
 
S.
2010 - Pct. #2 Sanitation (1100)
 
T.
2010 - Pct. #3 Parks (1213)
 
U.
2010 - Pct. #3 Sanitation (1100)
 
V.
2010-WIC Admin(1292)
 
W.
2010 - Pct. #4 R&B (1204)
 
3.
2009 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
General Fund & Special Revenue Funds:
Approval of 2009 interdepartmental transfer from various departments to Capital Leases-Other Debt Principal & Other Debt Interest in the total amount of $101,760.56 to fund capital lease expenditures.
 
4.
2010 Interdepartmental Transfers:
 
A.
430th District Court (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Admin. to 430th District Court in the amount of $ 30,000.00.
 
B.
Co. Judge (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to Co. Judge in the amount of $2,700.00.
 
C.
County Court At Law #1 (1100): 
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to County Court At Law #1 in the amount of $2,326.00.
 
D.
Pct. 1 R & B (1201)
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from P/U Rd, program #005, to Chapa North, program #148, and Chapa South, program #149 in the total amount of $542.40 to fund road construction/improvement expenditures.
 
E.
Pct. #2 CO 2009 Series (1339):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2009, from Precinct 2 Drainage Improvement Project (program 034) into L J Drainage, (program 038) for ROW in the  amount of $80,000.00
 
F.
TxDot (1315):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from TxDot - Business 83 Phase 1 Outfall Channel to TxDot - ROW Bus 83 Phase 2 in the amount of $3,289.95 to fund the completion of the acquisition/utility relocation process of the Business 83 (Showers Road to FM 1427) project.
 
5.
Planning Department:
 
A.
Final Approval of Subdivision Plat:
1.  Amended Eyhorn Landfill No. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (County of Hidalgo) 
2.  Amended Eyhorn Landfill No. 2 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (County of Hidalgo)
 
B.
Approval of the following Certificates:
 
1.
Certificates of Plat & Utility Status under Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
2.
Certificates of Residence Construction under Local Government Code Section 232.029(c)(1)
 
3.
Certificates of Water Service Availability under Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c)(2)
 
6.
Right of Way - Permits:
 
A.
JPO Enterprises:
1. Contractor will cross Camino Real Viejo Street to install a 6" water line crossing for a proposed fire hydrant and a 1" water line crossing for a proposed water service for the proposed Lot 1, Shayeen Corner Subdivision. This is located just east of FM 1015.
 
7.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
Approval of 457 Plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #126756
 
8.
Urban County:
 
A.
Request approval to enter into one (1) "Homebuyer Assistance Program" Contract under the Home Program.
 
9.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
Monthly Collection Reports for January 2010.

 
OFFICE FEES & COST MONTH
Law Library
$                                   1,554.25 January 2010
Anzalduas Park
$                                   2,156.00 January 2010
Delta Lake
$                                      628.00 January 2010
Constable Celestino Avila
$                                   1,520.00 January 2010
Constable Gilberto Alaniz
$                                   1,970.00 January 2010
Constable Eddie Guerra
$                                      700.00 January 2010
Chief Deputy Daniel Marichalar
$                                      320.00 January 2010
 
10.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
Self-Insured Workers' Comp. (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $26,748.06  for the period of 02/01-15/2010 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
11.
Purchasing Department:
 
A.
Acceptance and approval of revised Specifications  attached hereto for RFB No.: 2010-035-"Geo-Grid  Reinforcement Material"- Hidalgo County Commissioner Precinct 2. 
 
B.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County "Sale of Scrap Metal"  Bid No. 2010-024-03-24-ERT.
 
C.
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1st) year of the additional two (2) - one (1) year term extension as provided in the current contract between Hidalgo County and Tri-County Communications LTD for: " Repairs, Installation and Removal of Communications & Radio Tower Miscellaneous Equipment" - C-08-346-04-24.
 
D.
Requesting approval of request for payment for Inv #ENG 1283 ($20,668.23) submitted by J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection with contract #C-09-171-05-19 (PO# 636268) -"Lakeview Subdivision" within Precinct #4.
 
E.
Acceptance, and approval of payment of Invoice No. 3 (Change in Services) in the amount of $2,110.93 from Alcocer Garcia Associates Design Consulting, contracted architect for the, "Remodel of Existing Old Administration Building."  C-08-131-08-07
 
F.
Request approval for Comdata Corporation/Transmontaigne Product Services, Inc. to add drivers:

1.  Martha Alanis -Adult Probation;

2.  Guadalupe Campos and Eliud Gutierrez- Hidalgo County Head Start Program

to the fuel card list of authorized users.
 
G.
Request from Arnold Patrick, Director, Hidalgo County Community Supervision & Correction Department, to document and archive the following action taken by Director:

1.  Exemption from competitive bidding requirements under, Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(4), a professional service;

2.  Engagement Letter with the Law Firm of Lloyd Gosselink, Attorneys At Law, approved by Arnold Patrick 12-22-2009 for the provision of professional legal services in connection with general employment law matter for the Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
 
H.
1. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current contract for "Dead Body Pick-up and Transport Services" for Hidalgo County, under same rates, terms and conditions with "RGV Transport Services" effective March 27, 2010 - May 26, 2010;

2. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current contract for "Autopsy Facility" for Hidalgo County, under same rates, terms and conditions with "Ceballos Funeral Home" effective March 27, 2010 - May 26, 2010;

3. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of specifications/requirements, Legal Notice etc. at attached hereto. 1) 2010-003 - Dead Body Pick-up and Transport Services-Hidalgo County 2) 2010-004 - Autopsy Facility-Hidalgo County
 
I.
1.  Approval to utilize the following cooperative purchasing vendors (as listed in detailed revised Exhibit(s) attached) for purchases on an "AS NEEDED BASIS" through our membership/participation with Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS), (DIR) Department of Information Resources, (TCPN) The Cooperative Purchasing Network, (HGAC), US Communities, (GSA) General Service Administration, (TASB-Buy Board) Texas Association of School Board, (TIPS) The Interlocal Purchasing System awarded pricing including, but not limited to, Precincts, Department, Programs, Agencies, etc. with term of authority to purchase from contract detailed herein commencing upon approval and expiring December 31, 2010.

2.  Requesting approval to execute required commercial service agreement & authority to enter into a 36-months waste services (non-hazardous) agreement with Allied Waste Services for the Health & Human Services Department through requisition #168098 in the amount of $77.57/mo. to service the Elsa Clinic located:  708 Edinburg St., Elsa, TX 78543 effective upon approval (0-1100-441-00-340-003-0-421); 

3.  Requesting authority to approve correct lease term of an Ikon copier lease agreement for Precinct 1 (Parks)" Correct lease term 48 months not 10 months as previously submittted/approved (cc 03-08-07).