CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
October 12, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - Emergency Services (1100)
B.
2010 - Adult Probation (1100)
C.
2010 - Fire Marshal (1100)
D.
2010 - WIC (1292)
E.
2010 - Elections Department (1283)
F.
2010 - J.P. 3/2 (1100)
G.
2010 - Purchasing (1100)
H.
2010 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100)
I.
2010 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100)
J.
2010 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
K.
2010 - Human Services Division (1100)
L.
2010 - HIDTA (1254)
M.
2010 - HIDTA (1291)
N.
2010 - I. T. Dept (1100)
O.
2010 - I. T. Dept. (1100)
P.
2010 - County Auditor's Office (1100)
Q.
2010 - Planning Dept. (1100)
R.
2010 - DBM Safety Division (1100)
S.
2010 - Constable Pct. #3 (1230)
T.
2010 - Constable Pct. #3 (1100)
U.
2010 - Constable Pct. #5 (1100)
V.
2010 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
W.
2010 - Pct. #1 BCAP (1312)
X.
2010 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
Y.
2010 - Pct. #1 Sanitation (1100)
Z.
2010 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
AA.
2010 - Pct. #2 Administration (1200)
BB.
2010 - Pct. #2 Sanitation (1100)
CC.
2010 - Pct. #2 R&B (1200)
DD.
2010 - Pct. #2 El Gato Rd (W Alamo-Tower) (1200)
EE.
2010 - Pct. #4 Administration (1200)
FF.
2010 - Pct. #4 R & B (1200)
GG.
2010 - Probate Court (1100)
HH.
2010 - 139th District Court (1100)
II.
2010 - 206th District Court (1100)
JJ.
2010 - CCL # 5 (1100)
KK.
2010 - CAP (1200)
LL.
2010 - CAP (1200)
3.
2010 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
Pct. #2 Tax Office (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 WIC/HHS to Pct. 2 Tax Office in the amount of $0.65 to fund Pct. 2 New Building Complex expenditures.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 WIC/HHS to Pct. 2 Tax Office in the amount of $0.65 to fund Pct. 2 New Building Complex expenditures.
B.
Pct. #2 CO 2010 A&B (1342):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010 A&B, from the Precinct #2 Compound (program 053) into CO 2010 A&B Pct. #2 Buildings (program 021) in the amount of $20,569.10.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010 A&B, from the Precinct #2 Compound (program 053) into CO 2010 A&B Pct. #2 Buildings (program 021) in the amount of $20,569.10.
C.
Pct. #4 C.O. 2010 A&B Series (1342):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (program 036) to:
in the total amount of $168,360.58 to fund July and August of 2010 Drainage Labor Reimbursements.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (program 036) to:
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Program#
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Project Name
|
Amount
|
|
038
|
Aguilar Pond
|
1,068.92
|
|
039
|
Fike Pond
|
1,376.16
|
|
043
|
Kaylen Heights
|
5,349.98
|
|
048
|
Dickerson Pond
|
72,883.96
|
|
049
|
North Branch Drain
|
56,186.29
|
|
052
|
Curry Drain
|
16,378.10
|
|
068
|
Tower Heights
|
1,317.35
|
|
072
|
Trenton Drain
|
11,867.83
|
|
074
|
Faysville Pump
|
1,931.99
|
|
|
Total
|
168,360.58
|
D.
I.T. Co Wide (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to I.T. Co. Wide in the amount of $10,500.00 to fund AT&T telephone expenditures.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. to I.T. Co. Wide in the amount of $10,500.00 to fund AT&T telephone expenditures.
E.
General Litigation (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Adm (prog 002) to General Litigation (prog 021) in the total amount of $60,000.00
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Adm (prog 002) to General Litigation (prog 021) in the total amount of $60,000.00
F.
Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer General Fund lapsed salaries from various departments to Co. Wide Administration-Contingency.
Approval to transfer General Fund lapsed salaries from various departments to Co. Wide Administration-Contingency.
G.
Jail (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Administration to Jail in the amount of $235,000.00 to fund room & board expenditures.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Administration to Jail in the amount of $235,000.00 to fund room & board expenditures.
H.
370th District Court (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Administration to 370th District Court in the amount of $9,500.00.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Administration to 370th District Court in the amount of $9,500.00.
I.
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 October 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 October 2010.
J.
Juvenile Probation (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Administration to Juvenile Probation in the amount of $125,000.00 to fund room & board expenditures.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Administration to Juvenile Probation in the amount of $125,000.00 to fund room & board expenditures.
4.
Interfund transfers:
A.
Pct #3 TxDot (1315):
Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Precinct #3 Road & Bridge (1200) to Precinct #3 TxDot Projects (1315) in the total amount of $1,008.13.
Approval of 2010 interfund transfer from Precinct #3 Road & Bridge (1200) to Precinct #3 TxDot Projects (1315) in the total amount of $1,008.13.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
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.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
District Attorney:
Approval of September 2010 Checks Monthly Report.
Approval of September 2010 Checks Monthly Report.
7.
Right of Way - Permits:
A.
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a. Approximately 190' south of Valdez Rd on the west and east side of Flores Rd - Bore- Loma Verde Sub; 2" PVC casing, 1" water service
b. 280' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
c. 430' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
d. Approximately 580' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub; 2" PVC casing, 1" water service
e. 740' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
f. 815' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
g. 890' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
h. Approximately 965' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub; 2" PVC casing, 1" water service
i. 1,040' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
j. 1,115 west of Flores Rd on the norht and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
k. Approximately 740' south of mile 10N on the east and west side of mile 4.5W- Bore- San Jacinto Estates #7 Sub; 8" waterline, 16" PVC casing
l. 875' east of mile 4.5W on the north and south side of mile 10N- Bore- San Jacinto Estates #7; 8" waterline, 16" PVC casing
2. B & F Trenching & Drainage:
a. Contractor proposes to bore an 8" line approximately 1000' on Mile 12 North.
a. Approximately 190' south of Valdez Rd on the west and east side of Flores Rd - Bore- Loma Verde Sub; 2" PVC casing, 1" water service
b. 280' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
c. 430' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
d. Approximately 580' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub; 2" PVC casing, 1" water service
e. 740' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
f. 815' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
g. 890' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
h. Approximately 965' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub; 2" PVC casing, 1" water service
i. 1,040' west of Flores Rd on the north and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
j. 1,115 west of Flores Rd on the norht and south side of Valdez Rd- Bore- Loma Verde Sub
k. Approximately 740' south of mile 10N on the east and west side of mile 4.5W- Bore- San Jacinto Estates #7 Sub; 8" waterline, 16" PVC casing
l. 875' east of mile 4.5W on the north and south side of mile 10N- Bore- San Jacinto Estates #7; 8" waterline, 16" PVC casing
2. B & F Trenching & Drainage:
a. Contractor proposes to bore an 8" line approximately 1000' on Mile 12 North.
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
| Acct# | Payer | Amt |
| 10046.00.000.0000.16 | Rio Prop Ventures LLC | $5723.98 |
| C2672.99.009.0001.00 | Alberto Francis MD PA | $2687.11 |
| D2060.00.000.0035.00 | Bac Tax Services | $7668.98 |
| D2060.00.000.0035.00 | Bac Tax Services | $7733.03 |
| D2060.00.000.0035.00 | Bac Tax Services | $10190.64 |
| G4120.01.000.000A.00 | Bac Tax Services | $3424.02 |
| J5700.00.007.0008.02 | LPS | $2595.62 |
| R2662.00.000.0016.00 | Mcallen Transitional Care Center | $13238.17 |
| W3800.00.133.0000.27 | Simon Salinas | $3099.61 |
| W3800.00.133.0000.27 | Simon Salinas Sr | $3101.68 |
| W4295.00.000.0043.00 | First American Real Estate | 3507.49 |
B.
| Acct# | Payer | Amt |
| L1357.00.000.0001.00 | La Mansion De La Joya Ltd | $6812.18 |
| L3100.00.00A.0007.00 | Corelogic (First American) | $2675.43 |
| R2662.00.000.0016.00 | McAllen Transitional Care | $9398.51 |
| R2662.00.000.0016.00 | McAllen Transitional Care | $12558.56 |
| T7350.00.000.0001.00 | Cedar Hut Apartments | $3723.74 |
| W0100.00.036.0008.01 | Eva Sagredo | $2538.00 |
| W4540.00.000.0005.00 | Land America | $3776.55 |
9.
Membership Dues:
A.
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay the 2011 IEEE Computer Society Membership dues in the amount of $68.00 for Abel Martinez, PC Specialist, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2011 IEEE Computer Society Membership dues in the amount of $68.00 for Abel Martinez, PC Specialist, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
10.
Urban County:
A.
Request for approval of two (2) applicants in the Countywide area and two (2) applicants in the City of La Villa under the HOME Homeowner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
Self-Insured Workers' Comp. (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $83,214.48 for the period of 09/01-30/2010 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $83,214.48 for the period of 09/01-30/2010 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
B.
1. Approval to transfer $491,319.14 to the Hidalgo County Claims Bank Account for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Claims for period 09/11-24/2010.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 09/11-17/2010 | $ 253,663.98 |
| 09/18-24/2010 | $ 237,655.16 |
| TOTAL: | $ 491,319.14 |
12.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
A.
County Auditor's Office:
1. Authorization to change the name for the COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE through the County's membership/participation CONTRACT: HGAC CW05-02 (PO# 637574) with awarded vendor SPRINT for the following:
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Form under the County's cell phone policy.
1. Authorization to change the name for the COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE through the County's membership/participation CONTRACT: HGAC CW05-02 (PO# 637574) with awarded vendor SPRINT for the following:
| Description: | Department: | Employee Name: | Employee Number: | Data Card Number: |
| Remove | Auditor's Office | Linda Fong | 089087 | 956-225-8783 |
| Replacing | Auditor's Office | Office Use | N/A | 956-225-8783 |
B.
Comm. Pct. #2:
1. Authorization to delete cell phone service for COMM. PCT. 2's OFFICE for the following:
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Form under the County's cell phone policy.
1. Authorization to delete cell phone service for COMM. PCT. 2's OFFICE for the following:
| Quantity: | Department: | Employee Name: | Employee Number: | Cell Phone Number: |
| 1 | Comm. Pct. 2 | Paulino Rivera | 015318 | 956-207-9940 |
C.
Planning Dept.:
1. Authorization to change the name for the following cell phone:
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the County's cell phone policy.
1. Authorization to change the name for the following cell phone:
| Description: | Department: | Employee Name: | Employee Number: | Cell Phone Number: |
| Remove | Planning Dept. | Office Use | N/A | 956-648-7006 |
| Replace | Planning Dept. | Efrain Ceballos | 181722 | 956-648-7006 |
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the County's cell phone policy.
D.
T.A.B.C.:
1. Authorization to delete cell phone service for the following:
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the County's cell phone policy.
1. Authorization to delete cell phone service for the following:
| Quantity: | Department: | Employee Name: | Cell Phone Number: |
| 1 | TABC | Joe E. Cavazos | 956-720-3079 |
| 1 | TABC | Sonia Salinas | 956-607-2266 |
| 1 | TABC | Charlotte Knox | 956-607-2255 |
| 1 | TABC | Neva Saenz | 956-393-0862 |
| 1 | TABC | Rick Balli | 956-330-7785 |
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the County's cell phone policy.
13.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Requesting approval of Work Authorization #4 ($76,550.00) from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates Inc. for the provision of professional engineering services for "Paving/Un-Paved Road Construction Projects" within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 4 through contract # C-10-072A-03-30 - Project: (Cibolo Road from U.S. 281 west (3,000.0 feet); (2) Mile 11 North Road from Mon Mack Road to Big 5 Road (1,100.0 feet); (3) Sharp Road from Curve Road to Curry Road (2,000.0 feet); (4) Rogers Road from Alamo Road west (1,300.0 feet); (5) Ingle Road between Seminary Road and U.S. 281)
B.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #2010312 in the amount of $33,070.00 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group under Contract #C-10-062-02-16-PO#636565 for Professional General Engineering Services from August 1, 2010 to August 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.
Requesting approval of the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided under current contract between Hidalgo County and Icon Enterprises dba Civic Plus so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process is completed.
D.
Requesting approval of County's sole option to exercise the final year extension as provided in the current contract No: E-09-433-09-29-Consulting Services in connection with the County's Group Health Insurance Program with Alamo Insurance Group Inc., under the same rates, terms and conditions.
E.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #11323572 in the amount of $54,200.00 (month of September 2010) with L&G Engineers, Inc. for the provision of professional engineering services under contract #C-08-417-12-09-PO#617489 in connection with WA #1 (CC 12-09-08): FM 493 from US 281 (MIlitary Hwy.) N. 6.65 miles to Business 83".
F.
Approval for Comdata Corporation/Transmontaigne Product Services, Inc. to add additional fuel card(s) and/or driver(s) for Constable Pct 2.
G.
Requesting authority to advertise a request for proposals for: "Workers' Compensation Loss and Funding Projections Actuarial Study" and approval of procurement packet (i.e. legal notice, requirements, etc.) as attached hereto-(RFP No.: 2010-261-CGV).
H.
1. Recommendation to reject bids received for: Hidalgo County -"Flat Rate Wireless Services to Include Equipment" Bid No 2010-265-08-25CGV with concurrence from IT so as to modify specifications:
2. Requesting authority to re-advertise and approval of procurement packet (ie. specifications-requirements, legal notice , draft contract etc.) for: Hidalgo County - Flat Rate Wireless Services to Include Equipment and Other Products-Bid No.: 2010-348CGV.
2. Requesting authority to re-advertise and approval of procurement packet (ie. specifications-requirements, legal notice , draft contract etc.) for: Hidalgo County - Flat Rate Wireless Services to Include Equipment and Other Products-Bid No.: 2010-348CGV.
I.
Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 with contractor Asago Construction for Maryann Subdivision, Pct. No. 1 reflecting a net increase of $1,530.00 because of addition of asphalt, flex base, RCP, the deletion of some RCP and the addition of 21 days for the additional work and rain/too wet as submitted through project engineer Rodriguez Engineering (C-CAP-09-471-04-06).
J.
Approval to pay the following requests for payment of invoices submitted by contracted engineer, Dos Logistics, Inc. for the "Renovation of County-Owned Building Roofs in the Precinct No. 1 Area-C-09-262-07-14:
1. Invoice #1.09 EC-$5,031.00 - "Elsa Multi-Service";
2. Invoice #1.09 JP-$2,515.00 - "JP & Constable Bldg.";
3. Invoice #1.09 Adm-$5,031.00 - "Adm/Tax/Auto License Office."
1. Invoice #1.09 EC-$5,031.00 - "Elsa Multi-Service";
2. Invoice #1.09 JP-$2,515.00 - "JP & Constable Bldg.";
3. Invoice #1.09 Adm-$5,031.00 - "Adm/Tax/Auto License Office."
K.
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 authority to enter into a 12-month maintenance agreement for a folding machine standalone serial #0912631 with Pitney Bowes for the Tax Office through requisition #182817 in the total amount of $968.00/year-effective: 11/1/2010 - 10/31/2011 (0-1100-415-15-140-001-0-432);
3. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-month monitoring agreement with (ASG) Argus Security Group LLC for the 430th District Court through requisition #183216 in the total amount of $28.99/month-effective: Upon approval (0-1100-412-00-010-001-0-413)
2. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-month maintenance agreement for a folding machine standalone serial #0912631 with Pitney Bowes for the Tax Office through requisition #182817 in the total amount of $968.00/year-effective: 11/1/2010 - 10/31/2011 (0-1100-415-15-140-001-0-432);
3. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-month monitoring agreement with (ASG) Argus Security Group LLC for the 430th District Court through requisition #183216 in the total amount of $28.99/month-effective: Upon approval (0-1100-412-00-010-001-0-413)