CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
August 24, 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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - Texas AgriLife Extension (1100)
B.
2010 - Planning Dept. (1100)
C.
2010 - WIC (1292)
D.
2010 - County Clerks (1100)
E.
2010 - I.T. Dept. (1100)
F.
2010 - Safety Division (1100)
G.
2010 - Safety Division (1100)
H.
2010 - Purchasing (1100)
I.
2010 - Health & Human Services Department - Adm (1100)
J.
2010 - J.P. 2/1 (1100)
K.
2010 - J.P. 4/2 (1100)
L.
2010 - J.P. 4/2 (1100)
M.
2010 - Probate Court (1100)
N.
2010 - County Court At Law No. 5 (1100)
O.
2010 - 332nd District Court (1100)
P.
2010 - County Wide Administration (1100)
Q.
2010 - Constable Pct. 3 (1284)
R.
2010 - Constable Pct. 3 (1285)
S.
2010 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
T.
2010 - Sheriff's Office - LRGVDC 911 Program (1284)
U.
2010 - Pct. #2 LJ Drain CO2009 (1339)
V.
2010 - Pct. #2 San Juan CRC (1100)
W.
2010 - Pct. #2 Administration (1200)
X.
2010 - Pct. #2 Parks (1100)
Y.
2010 - Pct. #3 Parks (1100)
Z.
2010 - Pct. #3 Road & Bridge (1200)
AA.
2010 - Pct. #4 P/U RD (1200)
3.
2010 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
Pct. #1 BCAP (1312):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from L & P Subdivision, program no. 362, to Chapa South Subdivision, program no. 149 in the total amount of $2,033.10.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from L & P Subdivision, program no. 362, to Chapa South Subdivision, program no. 149 in the total amount of $2,033.10.
B.
Pct. #2 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Precinct #2 fund (1200) from R&B (program 006) to Pct #2 Southfork Estates Drainage (program 040) in the amount of $330,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Precinct #2 fund (1200) from R&B (program 006) to Pct #2 Southfork Estates Drainage (program 040) in the amount of $330,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
C.
Pct. #2 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Precinct #2 fund (1200) from R&B (program 006) to Pct #2 L J Drain (program 038) - ROW in the amount of $190,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Precinct #2 fund (1200) from R&B (program 006) to Pct #2 L J Drain (program 038) - ROW in the amount of $190,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
D.
J.P. 4/2 (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to JP 4/2 (1100) in the amount of $1,000.00.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to JP 4/2 (1100) in the amount of $1,000.00.
E.
Various departments (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Administration - Contingency to various departments (1100) in the total amount of $112,350.00.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Administration - Contingency to various departments (1100) in the total amount of $112,350.00.
F.
Planning Dept (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Planning Dept in the amount of $8,000.00 to fund fuel expenditures.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Planning Dept in the amount of $8,000.00 to fund fuel expenditures.
4.
Interfund transfers:
A.
Pct. #2 TxDOT(1315):
Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Pct.2 R&B (1200) to TxDOT (1315) in the amount of $7,344.00 to fund Bridge Replacement Project.
Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Pct.2 R&B (1200) to TxDOT (1315) in the amount of $7,344.00 to fund Bridge Replacement Project.
B.
Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project/General Fund:
Approval of interfund transfer from Precinct 4 Drainage Improvement Project to General Fund in the amount of $1,400,000.00 for reimbursement of land purchased under C.O., Series 2010AB Reimbursement Resolution.
Approval of interfund transfer from Precinct 4 Drainage Improvement Project to General Fund in the amount of $1,400,000.00 for reimbursement of land purchased under C.O., Series 2010AB Reimbursement Resolution.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
1. Preliminary Approval of Subdivision Plat:
a. Urbina Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Rodolfo Urbina)
b. La Paloma Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Efrain Olivo)
2. Final Approval of Subdivision Plat:
a. Cavazos Heights Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Everto Cavazos)
b. Valeria Estates Subdivision – Pct. 3 (David Lopez)
c. Juan Munoz & Sons Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Juan Munoz)
a. Urbina Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Rodolfo Urbina)
b. La Paloma Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Efrain Olivo)
2. Final Approval of Subdivision Plat:
a. Cavazos Heights Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Everto Cavazos)
b. Valeria Estates Subdivision – Pct. 3 (David Lopez)
c. Juan Munoz & Sons Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Juan Munoz)
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.
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a. Mile Doce L7 B2 (SWC 1015/12N)- X Rd- Marquida Davila; 3/4" service connection
a. Mile Doce L7 B2 (SWC 1015/12N)- X Rd- Marquida Davila; 3/4" service connection
7.
Membership Dues:
A.
Health & Human Services:
Request approval to pay the 2010 Texas Indigent Health Care Association (TIHCA) membership fees in the total amount of $200.00 for Hidalgo County, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
Request approval to pay the 2010 Texas Indigent Health Care Association (TIHCA) membership fees in the total amount of $200.00 for Hidalgo County, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
B.
Health & Human Services:
Requesting approval to renew 2010 membership dues to the Texas Animal Control Association in the amount of $150.00 ($50.00 each, for the following animal warden officers: Jose Alvarez, Rogelio Reyes, & Ronnie Ramirez) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to renew 2010 membership dues to the Texas Animal Control Association in the amount of $150.00 ($50.00 each, for the following animal warden officers: Jose Alvarez, Rogelio Reyes, & Ronnie Ramirez) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
Auditor's Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2010-2011 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor, Raymundo Eufracio, CPA, in the amount of $40.00 and subscription fees in the amount of $60.00 through (Requisition#180504).
Requesting approval to pay 2010-2011 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor, Raymundo Eufracio, CPA, in the amount of $40.00 and subscription fees in the amount of $60.00 through (Requisition#180504).
D.
Constable Pct #4.
Requesting approval to pay the 2010 Justice of the Peace and Constable Association of Texas (JPCA) membership dues in the amount of $620.00 as indicated on attached membership application forms for the following employees, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2010 Justice of the Peace and Constable Association of Texas (JPCA) membership dues in the amount of $620.00 as indicated on attached membership application forms for the following employees, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Title: | Employee: | Fee: |
| Constable | Jose Eduardo Guerra | $60.00 |
| Chief Deputy | Joel Rivera | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Michael E. Anzaldua | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Jaime T. Cano | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | David Trinidad Sanchez | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Raul A. Salinas | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Carlos Gonzalez Jr. | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Joaquin Vasquez | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Bradley Martin Brown | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Armando Patlan | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Roberto Lugo, Jr. | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Teodoro A. Lemus, Jr. | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | David Garza, Jr. | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Albert Allen Collins | $35.00 |
| Deputy Constable | Raul Eduardo Ayala | $35.00 |
| Secretary | Raul E. Garcia | $35.00 |
| Administrative | Nancy Ponce | $35.00 |
8.
Headstart:
A.
Report of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Served Each Month
B.
Approval of Children's Applications for Program Year 2010-2011
C.
Approval of Program Financial Reports for: June and July for 2010
9.
Urban County:
A.
Request approval to enter into one (1) "Homebuyer Assistance Program" Contract under the Home Program.
10.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of July 2010.
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
Self-Insured Workers' Comp. (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $42,465.77 for the period of 08/01-15/2010 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $42,465.77 for the period of 08/01-15/2010 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
B.
1. Approval to transfer $210,056.65 to the Hidalgo County Claims Bank Account for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Claims for period 08/01-06/2010.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 08/01-06/2010 | $ 210,056.65 |
| TOTAL: | $ 210,056.65 |
C.
TxDot (1315):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for County Auditor/Treasurer to issue payment to Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $8,389.56 for the completion of the acquisition/utility relocation process of the Showers Road East to Inspiration Road project.
2. Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Precinct #3 C.O. 2006 (fund 1336) to TxDot - ROW US 83 Palmview (fund 1315) in the amount of $6,499.32 to fund the above payment.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for County Auditor/Treasurer to issue payment to Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $8,389.56 for the completion of the acquisition/utility relocation process of the Showers Road East to Inspiration Road project.
2. Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Precinct #3 C.O. 2006 (fund 1336) to TxDot - ROW US 83 Palmview (fund 1315) in the amount of $6,499.32 to fund the above payment.
12.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. Legal Notice, "Exhibit A" Requirements,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Health & Human Services – "High Density Power Station" RFB No. 2010-284-00-00-MEG;
B.
Requesting approval of Inv #7404 (Request for Pmt #1 & Final) in the amount of ($1,500.00) submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & 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-10-072A-03-30 (WA #2-PO#640554) "Paved/Unpaved Road Consruction Projects" (on an as needed basis) within Precinct #4- PROJECT: (TOWER from OWASSA to ARGENTINE ROAD).
C.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #11323489 in the amount of $52,500.00-PO#617489-Work Authorization #1 and Invoice #11323508 in the amount of $58,986.83-PO# 644483-Work Authorization #2 with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. in connection to C-08-417-12-09 for Professional Engineering Services.
D.
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $41,630.08 from Valley Paving Inc. contracted vendor for Colonia Boyce as reviewed and submitted by project engineer Rodriguez Engineering (C-CAP-09-469-04-06).
E.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment on the following invoice(s) submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering, contracted project engineer:
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Project Name | Amount |
| 10067 | 08/13/10 | Mile 4 N Rd (Tom Gill Rd west 6,300 LF) | 27,982.63 |
| 10068 | 08/13/10 | Tordillo Rd | 2,307.80 |
| 10069 | 08/13/10 | Acevedo Subd. No. 4 and Monte Bonito Subd. Drainage Outfall | 2,215.50 |
F.
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under current contract for "Lease of Space for the WIC Administration in the City of Edinburg" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with BIC Investment. C-05-302-09-13
G.
Requesting authority to exercise the additional one (1) year extension period as provided in current contract for: "Impoundment and Quarantine of Small Animals" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with Palm Valley Animal Center-effective 10/01/10 - 10/01/11.
H.
Requesting approval of payment for
Invoice #ENG1316 in the amount of
$19,735.07 with Contract #C-10-085-06-08-PO #644461 amid Work Authorization #1 in connection to the Parking Lot Improvements and
Invoice #ENG1323 in the amount of
$60,318.80 with Contract #C-10-235-07-20-PO #644426 amid Work Authorization #1 for Mile 17N Between FM 1015 & Mile 5W for Professional Engineering Services with J.E. Saenz & Associates with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
I.
1. Requesting authority to enter into an Annual Software Support Renewal Agreement with Gilbarco Inc. for the Sheriff's Department through the following requisition #180179 in the amount of $175.00/year. Effective: 04/29/10 - 04/29/2011 (0-1100-421-00-280-001-0-336);
2. Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new copier (capital) lease agreements for a WC5225 digital copiers through our membership/participation with TPSS awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation contract 985-L2 for the 430th District Court through requisition #180294 for the amount of $105.92/month, effective upon approval (0-1100-412-00-010-001-0-780).
2. Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new copier (capital) lease agreements for a WC5225 digital copiers through our membership/participation with TPSS awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation contract 985-L2 for the 430th District Court through requisition #180294 for the amount of $105.92/month, effective upon approval (0-1100-412-00-010-001-0-780).
J.
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice No. 2854 in the amount of $3,325.36 (3rd Call, McColl Estates) as submitted by project engineer R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation.