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Agenda for CC REGULAR

CC REGULAR

HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
June 29, 2010
9:00 A.M.

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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:

1.
Roll Call
 
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.
Prayer
 
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.
Open Forum
 
6.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
 
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
D.
Claim of Blanca I. Torrez
 
7.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
 
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
D.
Claim of Blanca I. Torrez
 
8.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
9.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
10.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
1. 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."

2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
 
B.
Discussion, consideration, and approval for Commissioners' Court Executive Officer to sign acknowledgment of receipt of the ACF Regional Grants Management Unit's decisions related to the audit of Head Start Program Year 26 for the year ended 12/31/2007.
 
11.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
Presentation by RMA as it relates to TXDOT Project Development.
 
B.
Presentation by Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization Director Andrew Canon.
 
C.
Approval of request for reimbursement of expenses incurred under Article 104.001 and 104.002 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedures with authority for County Judge to submit request as prescribed.
 
D.
Resolution in opposition to State of Arizona SB 1070 requiring all local law enforcement to investigate a person's immigration status.
 
E.
Resolution supporting an application by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for a Transition to Improved Pediatric Access Program.
 
12.
District Courts:
 
A.
449th District Court (1100):
1. Approval to transfer interpreter pay allowance in the amount of $6,000.00 from slot no. 004, Bailiff/Interpreter to slot no. 005, Assistant Court Coordinator (employee no. 174971).
2. Approval to delete one (1) vacant regular full-time Bailiff/ Interpreter position, slot no. 004, budgeted salary $46,000.00.
3. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Bailiff position, slot no. 006, budgeted salary $48,000.00.
4. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
5. Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
13.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
 
A.
FBI Overtime (1284):
1.  Approval to accept overtime funding for a second position by the FBI for the amount of $16,903.25.
2.  Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FBI funding for overtime.
3.  Approval of budget amendment (increase) for additional funding in the amount of $16,903.25.
 
14.
Constables:
 
A.
Constable Pct. 3/ Pct. 3 Parks & Sanitation:
1.  Approval of position and employee transfers from Pct. #3 to Constable Pct. #3:
From Dept.
Slot
Emp #
Position Title
To Dept.
Slot
Emp #
 Position Title
Budgeted Salary
Pct. 3 Sanitation
0002
115495
Sr. Deputy Constable Step I
Constable Pct. 3
0015
115495
Sr. Deputy Constable Step I
$41.800.00
Pct. 3 Sanitation
0025
170909
Solid Waste Enforcement Officer
Constable Pct. 3
0016
170909
Deputy Constable
$36,480.00
Pct. 3 Parks
0013
139777
Peace Officer Step I
Constable Pct. 3
0017
139777
Deputy Constable Step I
$38,000.00
Pct. 3 Parks
0016
Vacant
Peace Officer
Constable Pct. 3
0018
Vacant
Sr. Deputy Constable Step I
$41,800.00

2.  Approval of interdepartmental transfers.
3.  Approval of revised salary schedules.
 
15.
District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa:
 
A.
District Clerk (1235):
1.  Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time Assistant Deputy Clerk position, slot no. T001, budgeted hourly rate $10.72. Position not to exceed 6 months and/or 12/31/10.
2.  Approval of appropriation of funds.
3.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
16.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
 
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
 
17.
Fire Marshal's Office - Juan Martinez:
 
A.
Discussion and approval of the following 2010 Interlocal Cooperation Agreements: 
1.  City of Alamo 
2.  City of Mission 
3.  Sullivan City 
4.  City of Weslaco
 
18.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
 
A.
Elections Department:
1. Authorization to delete cellular service for the County's Elections' Dept. through the County's membership/participation with DIR-SDD-597 with vendor AT&T for the following:

Quantity: Description: Department: Employee: Cell Phone Number:
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-607-2941
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-607-1643
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-607-1891
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-607-3804
Quantity: Description: Department: Employee: Cell Phone Number:
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-330-4132
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-5769
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-7413
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-8403
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-8513
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-9082
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-9478
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-9574
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-369-9597
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-1437
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7072
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7289
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7493
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7509
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7553
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7588
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7684
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7723
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7765
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7766
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-7940
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-8587
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-8692
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-8797
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-9288
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-9298
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-9320
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-9554
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-9657
1 Govt.Pooling500 Plan Elections Office Use 956-605-9772

2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the county's cell phone policy.
 
B.
Elections Department:
1. Authorization to purchase REQUISITION #S 177213 and 176640 through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604 with vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following service:

Quantity: Description: Department: One Time Equipment Cost: Monthly Service Charge:
4 Pooled Plan w/ Shared Minutes Elections Dept. $0 $34.99 X 4 lines X 7 months = $979.72
Quantity: Description: Department: One Time Equipment Cost: Monthly Service Charge:
85 Pooled Plan w/ Shared Minutes Elections Dept. $0 $1,489.26 (85 lines) X 2 months (Oct. & Nov. 2010)= $2,978.52

2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the County's cell phone policy.
 
C.
Approval to pay invoice/claim for the following: 
Vendor Inv Date Inv No. Amount
Riteway Digital Copiers 12/3/2009 101 $200.00
with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
19.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
Request approval to clear inventory list and declare and dispose of surplus equipment.
 
B.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for material testing services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) material testing service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by Precinct No. 1, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 21 (2008) Precinct No. 1 Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements. 

FIRM
GRADE
RANK
 L & G Engineering Laboratory, LLC  97.34
 Millennium Engineers Group  96.67
 Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.  96.00

3. Authority to negotiate a Material Testing Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________ for the provision of material testing services for a Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project.
 
C.
Urban County Program on behalf of the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a Construction Contract with All Pro Contractor's Inc. (lowest bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements) for the Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project located in Sunrise/Sunset Park, in Mercedes Texas, in the amount of $328,000.00 utilizing Year 21 & 22 (2008, 2009) Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement funds.
 
D.
Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with the American Red Cross and the Urban County Program-ESG/UCP Year 23 (2010) under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for Operations for the period of July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 (18 months).
 
E.
Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Mujeres Unidas/Women Together and the Urban County Program-ESG/UCP Year 23 (2010) under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for Maintenance and Operations and Essential Services for the period of July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 (18 months).
 
F.
Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with the Advocacy Resource Center for Housing (ARCH) and the Urban County Program-ESG/UCP Year 23 (2010) under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for Essential Services and Homeless Prevention activities for the period of July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 (18 months).
 
G.
Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with the Catholic Charities of the RGV and the Urban County Program-ESG/UCP Year 23 (2010) under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for Essential Services and Homeless Prevention activities for the period of July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 (18 months).
 
H.
Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with the Consumer Credit Counseling of South Texas and the Urban County Program-ESG/UCP Year 23 (2010) under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for Essential Services and Homeless Prevention activities for the period of July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 (18 months).
 
I.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Mission - Boys & Girls Club of Mission (Youth Services) in the amount of $37,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
J.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas (Youth Services) in the amount of $ 10,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
K.
The Urban County Program requests approval to award a Subrecipient Agreement with the Community Hope Projects, Inc. dba Hope Family Health Center (Health Services) in the amount of $23,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
L.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with LRGVDC-Foster Grandparent Program (Senior Service) in the amount of $15,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
M.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with CASA of Hidalgo County Inc. (Abused & Neglected Children), in the amount of $88,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
N.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Pharr (Youth Services) in the amount of $10,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
O.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (Public Services – General) in the amount of $50,000.00 for the Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
P.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with Nuestra Clinica Del Valle (Health Services) in the amount of $20,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
Q.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Children's Advocacy Center (Abused & Neglected Children) in the amount of $67,500.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
R.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with Mujeres Unidas-Women Together (Battered & Abused Spouses) in the amount of $44,693.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
S.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with La Union Del Pueblo Entero (Public Service) in the amount of $43,941.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
T.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Amigos Del Valle, Inc. (Senior Services) in the amount of $58,280.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
U.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Edinburg-RGV (Youth Services) for the San Carlos, Brewster and Hargill Units in the amount of $60,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
V.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with LRGVDC-Rio Metro (Transportation Service) in the amount of $70,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
W.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with International Valley Health Institute (Public Services) in the amount of $35,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
X.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Mid Valley Boys & Girls Club (Youth Services) in the amount of $66,640.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
Y.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Senior Community Outreach Program (Senior Services) in the amount of $47,500.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
Z.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Open Hands Community Charitable Services (Public Services) in the amount of $20,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
AA.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the San Juan Youth Program (Youth Services) in the amount of $15,400.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
BB.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Alamo – San Juan (Youth Services) in the amount of $63,500.00 for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
CC.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with Arise South Tower (Public Services) in the amount of $10,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 23, (2010).
 
DD.
Authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Rene A. Ramirez to execute the Hidalgo county Urban County program Interlocal Agreements with (16) member City Consortium for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010).
 
20.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
 
A.
Appointment of Member for the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board 
  1. Lonnie Berry – Pct. 1
 
21.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Garza:
 
A.
Pct. #4 R&B (1200):
1. Approval to delete one (1) vacant regular full time Chief Operations Manager position, slot no. 0057, budgeted salary, $85,000.00.
2. Approval to create one (1) regular full time General Operations Manager, slot no. 0059, budgeted salary $84,357.00.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
22.
Budget & Management - Raul Silguero Jr.:
 
A.
Edward Byrne Memorial:
1. Public Hearing on the FY 2010 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application/Strategies/Narrative.
2. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program application/strategies/narrative of the FY 2010 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.
 
B.
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit an Economically Disadvantaged Counties Program (EDCP) Affidavit and Information sheets for consideration of local participation reduction for the FM 493 Reconstruction and Widening (CSJ:0863-01-047) from Champion St. to U.S. 281. 
 
C.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
Pct. #1 R & B (1200):
Approval of 2010 appropriation of funds for the Pct. 1 P/U Rd, program 005, in the amount of $280,000.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
 
2.
Pct. #1 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2010 appropriation of funds for Pct. 1 Parks in the amount of $10,000.00.
 
D.
Salary Schedule Changes:
 
1.
Elections (1100):
a.  Approval to extend ten (10) temporary full-time Data Entry Clerk I positions, slot no.'s T110-T119, grade level 01. Positions extended for an additional month, not to exceed 08/01/10.
b.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
2.
CountyWide:
a. Discussion, consideration, and approval to extend twenty-two (22) temporary positions in 2010 as listed on attachment. Positions not to exceed 12/31/2010.
b. Approval of intradepartmental transfers.
 
23.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
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 FOWARDED 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.
Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the "Housing of Inmates"
 
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Adult Detention Center:
         a)  Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design- Build Contract with including action regarding Landmark Application for payment, final punch list and release of retainage
         b)  Construction of additional pod(s)
         c)  Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
 
3.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
        a) Renovations of administration building
        b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects 
        c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
4.
Approval of the "Conexis Direct Client Administrative Services Agreement/Fee Appendix-Schedule Of Service Fees" for the Cobra Administration Services for Hidalgo County Group Health Plans (approved by CC 11/10/2009) in connection with  provision of Voluntary Insurance Products and/or Cobra Administration Services.
 
B.
Pct. 2
 
1.
a.  Recommending to rescind action taken on Agenda Item #21415(approved by CC (6/01/10) of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Alamo and County of Hidalgo for the vicinity of South Tower Road limits of Moore Rd South to El Gato Road for maintenance and improvements. 

b.  Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project - South Tower Road from El Gato Road Improvement Project. 

c. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Alamo and County of Hidalgo for the extension of the Tower Road Project to include from the north curb line of Moore Road to the south side of El Gato Road.
 
C.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 4
 
1.
Presentation and action on recommendations by project engineers to award to the lowest bidders meeting all specifications for the following projects:
a. Total Commitment, LLC in the amount of $117,713.00 for Bid No. CAP-10-171-05-05-YSI "Road & Drainage Construction for Colonia Esperanza #2" (Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley & Associates);

b. Garcia & Martinez Paving, Inc. in the amount of $137,699.00 for Bid No. CAP-10-175-05-12-YSI "Road & Drainage for Seminary Village Subdivision" (Project Engineer: J. E. Saenz & Associates);
 
c. Garcia & Martinez Paving, Inc. in the amount of $181,963.50 for Bid No. CAP-10-176-05-12-YSI "Road & Drainage Construction for Las Brisas Subdivision (Project Engineer: J. E. Saenz & Associates).
 
D.
Co. Wide
 
1.
HIDALGO COUNTY RE: REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS-
Requesting authority to obtain and approval of (when applicable), including, but not limited to, the following items necessary in anticipation of real property/estate acquisition(s): fair market value appraisals, inspections, surveys, all phases-environmental assessments, title reports or title policies services, commercial contracts (improved property) or option contracts with authority for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge or Presiding Officer to execute necessary/required document(s)
 
24.
Adjourn