CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
October 5, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - County Court at Law #1 (1100)
B.
2010 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100)
C.
2010 - Texas AgriLife Extension (1100)
D.
2010 - Fire Marshal (1100)
E.
2010 - Purchasing (1100)
F.
2010 - Purchasing (1100)
G.
2010 - WIC (1292)
H.
2010 - County Clerk (1100)
I.
2010 - County Clerk (1100)
J.
2010 - District Clerk (1100)
K.
2010 - Health & Human Services Department (1293)
L.
2010 - Human Services Division (1100)
M.
2010 - 389th District Court (1100)
N.
2010 - 398th District Court (1100)
O.
2010 - Emergency Management (1100)
P.
2010 - Facilities Management(1100)
Q.
2010 - DA Investigation HB65 (1223)
R.
2010 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
S.
2010 - Constable Pct. #3 (1100)
T.
2010 - Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
U.
2010 - Pct. #1 Sanitation (1100)
V.
2010 - Pct. #2 Sanitation (1100) 2
W.
2010 - Pct. #2 R&B (1200)
X.
2010 - Pct. #2 S.Tower CRC (1100)
Y.
2010 - Pct. #3 R&B (1200)
Z.
2010 - Pct. #4 R&B (1200)
AA.
2010 - Pct. #4 Landfill (1100)
BB.
2010 - Pct. #4 R&B (1200)
3.
2010 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
Pct. #1 C. O. 2010 A & B (1342):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Roads, program #041, to Pleasantview Rd. (S. 11th St.-34th St.), program #086, in the amount of $166,638.00 to fund engineering services for road project (Work Authorization #1).
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Roads, program #041, to Pleasantview Rd. (S. 11th St.-34th St.), program #086, in the amount of $166,638.00 to fund engineering services for road project (Work Authorization #1).
B.
Pct. #2 BCAP (1311):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 BCAP Contigency, program #000, to Pct. 2 BCAP Las Haciendas Subdivision, program #412 in the total amount of $108.36.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 BCAP Contigency, program #000, to Pct. 2 BCAP Las Haciendas Subdivision, program #412 in the total amount of $108.36.
C.
Pct. #4 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Road Adm to Pct. 4 R&B in the amount of $25,117.10.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Road Adm to Pct. 4 R&B in the amount of $25,117.10.
D.
Pct. #4 C.O. 2010 A&B Series (1342):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificates of Obligation Series 2010 A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (Program 036) to Schunior Drain (program 051) in the amount of $ 650.00.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificates of Obligation Series 2010 A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (Program 036) to Schunior Drain (program 051) in the amount of $ 650.00.
E.
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Emergency Services-FM (prog 001) for $40,000 to Hidalgo FD (prog 008) for $2,000 and Weslaco FD (prog 019) for $38,000 to cover expenditures of Fire Calls.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Emergency Services-FM (prog 001) for $40,000 to Hidalgo FD (prog 008) for $2,000 and Weslaco FD (prog 019) for $38,000 to cover expenditures of Fire Calls.
F.
Elections Dept. (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to Elections Dept. in the amount of $12,654.75 to fund costs associated with compensation for Election Poll Workers.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to Elections Dept. in the amount of $12,654.75 to fund costs associated with compensation for Election Poll Workers.
G.
Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to Facilities Management in the amount of $150,000.00 to fund Co. Wide Electricity expenditures for the month of September 2010.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to Facilities Management in the amount of $150,000.00 to fund Co. Wide Electricity expenditures for the month of September 2010.
H.
Co. Wide Adm. (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Health Clinics to Co Wide Admin in the amount of $40,379.06 to sweep unneeded funds as a result of expired, non- renewable contracts.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Health Clinics to Co Wide Admin in the amount of $40,379.06 to sweep unneeded funds as a result of expired, non- renewable contracts.
I.
I.T. Countywide (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to I.T. Co. Wide in the amount of $140.18 to fund AT&T local telephone expenditures for the month of September 2010.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to I.T. Co. Wide in the amount of $140.18 to fund AT&T local telephone expenditures for the month of September 2010.
J.
Co. Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Insurance to Co. Wide Adm. in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Insurance to Co. Wide Adm. in the amount of $5,000.00.
K.
430th District Court (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to 430th District Court in the amount of $20,440.00 to fund rental expenditures for the months of November and December.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to 430th District Court in the amount of $20,440.00 to fund rental expenditures for the months of November and December.
4.
Interfund transfers:
A.
Health and Human Services Department (1293):
Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Health Adm. (1100) to Health Department Adm. (1293) in the amount of $9,700.00.
Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Health Adm. (1100) to Health Department Adm. (1293) in the amount of $9,700.00.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
Preliminary Approval of Subdivision Plat:
1. South La Homa Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Alfredo Garcia)
1. South La Homa Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Alfredo Garcia)
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.
Tax Refunds:
A.
| Acct # | Payer | Amt |
| H2550.00.008.0003.06 | First American | $3918.56 |
7.
Membership Dues:
A.
Fire Marshal's Department:
Approval of annual membership and dues to the International Association of Arson Investigators for the Fire Marshal, Juan Martinez and Deputy Fire Marshal Wesley Bradley in the amount of $220.00
Approval of annual membership and dues to the International Association of Arson Investigators for the Fire Marshal, Juan Martinez and Deputy Fire Marshal Wesley Bradley in the amount of $220.00
B.
Department of Budget and Management:
Requesting approval to pay 2010-2011 membership dues to the Government Finance Officers Association for Raul Silguero Jr. (Budget Officer) in the amount of $150.00.
Requesting approval to pay 2010-2011 membership dues to the Government Finance Officers Association for Raul Silguero Jr. (Budget Officer) in the amount of $150.00.
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 July and August 2010.
| OFFICE | FEES & COST | MONTH |
| Anzalduas Park | "NO ACTIVITY" | August 2010 |
| Delta Lake | $ 484.00 | August 2010 |
| Constable Celestino Avila Jr. | $ 1,260.00 | August 2010 |
| Constable Gilberto Alaniz | $ 1,620.00 | August 2010 |
| Constable Eddie Guerra | $ 1,160.00 | August 2010 |
| Deputy Constable Daniel Marichalar | $ 440.00 | August 2010 |
| Law Library | $ 1,097.25 | July 2010 |
| Law Library | $ 1,659.75 | August 2010 |
| Tax Assessor/Collector | $ 2,652,398.11 | August 2010 |
B.
Requesting approval to issue payment for tax year 2009 in the amount of $207,275.94 to H.E.B. Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and H.E.B. Grocery Company approved by Commissioner's Court on March 6, 2008.
10.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
A.
County Auditor's Office:
1. Authorization to delete wireless service for COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE through the County's membership/participation with awarded vendor SPRINT for the following:
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the County's cell phone policy.
1. Authorization to delete wireless service for COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE through the County's membership/participation with awarded vendor SPRINT for the following:
| Quantity: | Department: | Employee Name: | Employee Number: | Data Card Number: |
| 1 | County Auditor's Office | Raymundo Eufracio | 138509 | 956-289-6192 |
| 1 | County Auditor's Office | Linda Fong | 089087 | 956-225-8783 |
11.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Presentation for approval of final construction contract (awarded by CC 9-7-10) for C-CAP-10-289-09-07 Road & Drainage Construction-McColl Subdivision between Hidalgo County and OG Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $134,923.00.
B.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #2010274 in the amount of $58,695.00 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group under Contract #C-10-062-02-16-PO#636565 for Professional General Engineering Services from July 1,2010 to July 31,2010 for the "Design and Right Of Way Mapping Of HCMDS Phase II-J-09 Lateral Drain Ditch from North Main Drain To County Road 3601 (Approx. 8 Miles) Project.
C.
Approval of Change Order No. 2 with contractor O.G. Construction Company, LLC for Morning Sun Subdivision, Pct. No. 2 reflecting a net increase of $1,012.75-additions of the following: pavement, change in material in one driveway, one (1) day for the additional work and 18 rain/too wet days as submitted through project engineer R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation (C-CAP-09-212-01-19).
D.
Requesting authority to advertise for Road & Drainage Construction of:
1. La Mesa Subdivision ;
2. Wes-Mer Subdivision;
BCAP projects with plans and specifications drafted by project engineer.
1. La Mesa Subdivision ;
2. Wes-Mer Subdivision;
BCAP projects with plans and specifications drafted by project engineer.
E.
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. Ratification of project authorization approved and signed by Mr. Raymundo Eufracio on 9/07/2010 through purchase order #646539;
2. Ratification of project authorization approved and signed by Mr. Raymundo Eufracio on 9/07/2010 through purchase order #646539;
F.
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. Specifications, Legal Notice etc.)as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - Heath & Human Department "Turnkey Burial Services including Cemetery Plots for Unidentified (John/Jane Doe's) Pauper Remains" Bid No. 2010-291-10-27-YZV.
G.
Clarification of the effective date for: "Credit Card Payment Services" approved by Commissioners Court on 09/07/10 to reflect-September 22, 2010 through September 21, 2011 and not January 1, 2011 as previously captioned.
H.
Requesting approval to utilize the option to renew the term of Lease Agreement with the Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department for an additional ten (10) years with the new negotiated rate of $6,000.00/month and retaining same terms and conditions pursuant to Article III (subject to the availability of funds provided by the State Of Texas) for the duration of the lease term of ten (10) years.
I.
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $34,014.60 from Asago Construction contracted vendor for Mary Ann Subdivision as reviewed and submitted by project engineer Rodriguez Engineering (C-CAP-09-471-04-06).