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CC REGULAR

HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
November 30, 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:

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 to discuss the following:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Cause No. C-3123-03-I; Hidalgo County, Texas v. Landmark Organization, L.P. et al
 
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
D.
CL-09-1958-D; Maria Anita Soliz v. County of Hidalgo
 
7.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Cause No. C-3123-03-I; Hidalgo County, Texas v. Landmark Organization, L.P. et al
 
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
D.
CL-09-1958-D; Maria Anita Soliz v. County of Hidalgo
 
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.
Request by Valley EMS to use the town square on Saturday, December 11, 2010 for Toy Drive Event
 
C.
Approval to authorize Executive Officer to sign Application for Operation of Customer-Owned Generation (wind-turbine)  at 300 W. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr, Texas 78577 - Pct. #2
 
D.
Facilities Management (1100):
1.  Approval to delete one (1) full-time Electrician Helper position, slot no. 0016, grade level 04.
2.  Approval to create one (1) full-time Electrician I position, slot no. 0108, grade level 08.
3.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
E.
HIDTA - Task Force:
1.  Requesting acceptance and approval of Award no. G09SS002A Modification (supplement) between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy-HIDTA Task Force Grant,  increasing the award amount by $20,000.00;
2.  Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the HIDTA Task Force Grant;
3.  Approval of appropriation of funds for the HIDTA Task Force-South Texas McAllen Initiative in the amount $20,000.00. (Acct. #0-1291-412-00-270-003-9-XXX);
4.  Approval of Overtime pay under the HIDTA Task Force-South Texas McAllen Initiative Grant.
 
F.
HIDTA - Task Force:
Authorization and approval to transfer one (1) 2005 Ford F150 Truck, VIN 1FTPW14515KF01855 from the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force to Constable, Precinct 4, under the State of Texas, Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 59.06 Forfeiture of Contraband.
 
G.
IT Department -
HIDALGO COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
1. Authorization to purchase through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604 with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:

Qty: Description: Department: User/Emp # Service Total: Equipment Total:
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Jose Alvarez 163737 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Juan De Leon 087815 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Valdemar Gracia 164275 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Roberto Vela 176311 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Carlos Garcia 124275 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Jorge Helu 176028 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Luis Izaguirre 149063 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Jakim Barboza 161675 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Kevin Le 176656 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Noah Lopez 172588 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
5 Cell Phone Info. Tech. Office Use Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 7500 mins $37.61 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Roy Cantu 158887 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Efrain Ceballos 181722 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Edgar Isidro 166618 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Jonathan Isidro 180033 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Humberto Garza 100315 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Arturo Hernandez 180181 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Gilberto Pecina 159131 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Rodolfo Rios 154385 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Jose Tovar 140619 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins $29.57 + $5 taxes/fees per month $0
1 Cell Phone Planning Raul Sesin 101796 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 4000 mins + Unlimited Text $12.00 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone Pct.2 Admin. Ricardo Cuellar 083909 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 1400 mins @$28.53 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone Pct.2 Admin. Roque Cavazos 057339 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 1400 mins @$28.53 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone Pct.2 Admin. Eralio Palacios 164313 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 1400 mins @$28.53 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone Pct.2 Parks Jose A. Ibarra 026417 State Of TX Local Digital Choice 500 Anytime @$31.99 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone Pct.2 Co. Wide Shop Edward Jimenez 072486 State Of TX Local Digital Choice 500 Anytime @$31.99 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
2 Cell Phone WIC Office Use Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 2000 mins @$25.94 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone WIC Noemi Hernandez 165034 Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 2000 mins @$25.94 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone WIC Veronica Riojas Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 2000 mins @$25.94 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone Human Resources Esther A. Cortez 053074 Talk Unlimited Anytime Mins $57.39 + EMail PDA Smartphone $29.99 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
2 Cell Phone Juvenile Just. Center Office Use Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 700 mins @$29.59 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
1 Cell Phone Purchasing Office Use Nationwide Talk Small Business Share Plan 1400 mins @$28.53 + Taxes/Fees $5.00 per month $0
2. Approval of the attached Wireless Device Request Forms under the County's cell phone Policy.
 
11.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
Appointment/reappointment of board member to the South Texas Independent School District Board of Directors
 
12.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
 
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
 
B.
Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $204,490.44 to the County of Hidalgo Medicaid Supplemental Program Escrow Account for Indigent Health care expenditures for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010.
 
13.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
Requesting award of bid for TDRA 2009/2010 Colonia Construction Grant #729055 and approval of contract with ASAGO Construction Co., LLC of Mission, Texas (the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements) in the amount of $148,186.00 for first time sewer improvements for Colonia Saenz, De Anda, and Perez Subdivision located in the City of Mercedes ETJ area in Pct. # 1.
 
B.
Requesting approval authorizing the County Judge to sign off on the approval of the Performance Statement & Budget Amendment #1 to the Hidalgo County Self Help Center Contract Grant #728003 by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Office of Colonia Initiative (OCI) - Colonia Self-Help Center (SHC).
 
14.
Sheriff's Department - Chief Martinez:
 
A.
Sheriff (1100) / Courthouse Security (1241):
1. Approval of employee transfers as follows, as per section 3.49 of the Civil Service Commission Rules:
   
  FROM
 
    TO
 
Employee 
No.
Position Title
Dept. No./ Name
Slot 
No.
 
Dept. No./ Name
Slot 
No.
Budgeted
 Salary
087076
Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step III
Courthouse Sec.
(115-044)
0005 
 
Sheriff
(280-001)
 0117
44,777.00
060658
Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step II
Sheriff
(280-001)
 0117
 
Courthouse Sec.
(115-044)
 0005
43,263.00

2. Approval of revised salary schedules.
 
15.
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
 
A.
Consideration and approval to purchase a certain tract of land described as Parcel # 17 for the 10th Street Extension Project - Pedro & Josefa Cardona.
 
16.
Colonia Access Program - Agapito Vargas
 
A.
Presentation for acceptance and approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Alton, Texas and County of Hidalgo in connection with the Border Colonia Access Program Project for the following project(s): Israel Avenue (Leda Lane) within Dude Hill No. 1 Subdivision.
 
17.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Garza:
 
A.
Discussion and action on Transportation Project and Pledge Agreement with the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority.
 
18.
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.
a. Presentation for discussion, consideration, and action in connection with the sole response received for RFP No. 2010-266-10-27-OTM – "Quality Claims Administration from Tristar Risk Management for the purpose of ranking as qualified" and meeting requirements for the purposes of proceeding forward with the proposal process;
 
b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to enter into negotiations with qualified proposer _________________________ including any best and final offers in order to finalize a contract for consideration and award
 
5.
a. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the responses received and evaluated in connection with RFP No. 2010-267-10-27-OTM "Hidalgo County-Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance", in order to proceed forward with the negotiation portion of the procurement process; 

Provider                                                  Score           Rank
Alamo Insurance Group---------------------- 92                ____;

McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc.--96.5             ____;

Sheppard-Walton-King-----------------------86.25            ____.

b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to enter into negotiations with the number one (1) ranked proposer/vendor __________________________________ for: "Hidalgo County-Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance".
 
B.
Pct. 2
 
1.
Acceptance and approval of the the following items submitted by the awarded contractor, Total Commitment, LLC (#C-10-032-02-16) for Tower Road Crossing Drainage Improvements Project, as reviewed and forwarded by project engineer, Raul E. Sesin, PE:
1. Application for Payment No.2 (Final) in the amount of $37,646.10;
2. Application for Release of Retainage Payment in the amount $5,804.40;
3. Requestiong approval of Change Order No.3 (as reviewed by Raul Sesin, PE) with Total Commitment, LLC, contracted vendor for "North Tower Road Crossing Drainage Improvement Project" reflecting an additional 5 calendar days in a new total of 160 calendar days due to inclement weather days (of recent rains, ground conditions-too wet to conduct work within the project area) with authority for County Judge to execute document.
4. Requesting approval of "Certificate of Substantial Completion" reflecting the date of 10/25/2010.
 
2.
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.1 for R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation (Contract #C-09-419-10-27), with estimated 8 parcels to be added to: El Gato Road Project, Part II.
 
C.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 2
 
1.
Acceptance and approval of the following for Citriana Village Subdivision (Pct No. 2) with Closner Construction Co, LC as submitted through project engineer Cruz-Hogan Consultants. (C-CAP-2009-183-05-19):
A. Application for Payment No. 7 Retainage Release in the amount of $32,443.60;
B. "Certificate of Construction Completion" reflecting the date of October 19, 2010.
 
2.
Acceptance and approval of the following for Morningsun Subdivision (Pct No. 2) with OG Construction Co. LLC as submitted through project engineer R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp. (C-CAP-09-212-01-19):
A. Application for Payment No. 2 Retainage Release in the amount of $8,349.03;
B. "Certificate of Construction Completion" reflecting the date of October 20, 2010.
 
D.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
a. Authorization to purchase through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with TASB/Buyboard's awarded vendor, Philpott Motors-Contract No. 281-07), One (1) 2011 or Newer Ford Expedition in the amount of $23,502.00 to include but not limited to delivery and Buyboard fees; or, in the alternative,

b. Authority to advertise sealed competitive procurement for the purchase of: One (1) 2011 or Newer Ford Expedition with same equipment and specifications and/or equivalent to.
 
2.
Requesting approval to purchase Spillman Software through our membership/participation with Department of Information Resources and authority to execute required purchase/end user license and support agreement with Spillman Technologies, Inc. contract #DIR-SDD-1623 in the total amount of $623,873.00 purchase to be done in 2 phases: Phase I-Requisition #185358, effective upon approval, Phases II will follow thereafter as requested by the Sheriff's Office (0-1100-421-00-280-001-0-320/747); 

Phase I - Records Management System (RMS)
Records Management System $64,876.00
Civil Process $13,280.00
Equipment Maintenance / Management $5,567.00
Personnel and Training $10,043.00
Phase I - Total $93,766.00

Phase I - Professional Services
Project Management $5,234.00
Installation Services $8,691.00
Training Services $14,400.00
Phase I - Total Services $28,325.00
Phase I - Grand Total $122,091.00

Phase II - Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Mobile and Investigations
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) $56,108.00
CAD Mapping $40,255.00
911 Interface $14,943.00
Mobile Server $22,650.00
Mobile Software (85 licenses purchase / 15 licenses free $92,319.00
Automated Field Reporting (85 licenses purchase / 15 licenses free $83,536.00
HUB (System Core) $96,811.00
Statelink - TLETS / TCIC Interface $19,888.00
Evidence Management / Bar Coding $5,567.00
Compstat Dashboard $23,265.00
Phase II - Total $455,342.00

Phase II - Professional Services
Project Management $6,123.00
Installation Services $9,493.00
Training Services $30,824.00
Phase II - Total Professional Services $46,440.00
Phase II - Grand Total $501,782.00

Total amount for Phase I & II $623,873.00
 
E.
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)
 
2.
Recommending award of bid through request sealed quotes and approval of contract document to sole bidder BIO-OPS MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC meeting all requirements as attached hereto for "Hidalgo County-Bio-Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal Services" RFSQ No. 2010-364-11-17-SMA.
 
3.
a.   Presentation of the approved Hidalgo County Professional Pool of Architects for the purpose of nominating at least three firms (in order to score, evaluate, rank, negotiate and engage an architect) in connection with the design and construction of an additional administration building for various county elected offices, departments, programs or agencies including, but not limited to, those currently occupying the leased building known as the Mediplex; or, in the alternative,

b.  Authority to advertise a Request for Qualifications as a project specific engagement for the design and construction of an additional administration building for various elected offices, departments, programs and agencies including, but not limited to, those currently occupying the leased building known as Mediplex.
 
19.
Adjourn