CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
December 30, 2010
9:45 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:
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.
Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087 (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision (1).
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.
Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087 (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision (1).
8.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
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
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"
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
B.
Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT:
HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT
Week of the Month: _________________
Day of the Week: ___________________
Time of the Day: ____________________a.m./p.m. for the calendar year of 2011
HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT
Week of the Month: _________________
Day of the Week: ___________________
Time of the Day: ____________________a.m./p.m. for the calendar year of 2011
C.
Request by Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use the county square for the 43rd Annual Fiesta Edinburg Celebrations on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 10 am
D.
Discussion regarding the broadcast of Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) meetings
E.
HIDTA Task Force:
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force (for janitorial services).
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force (for janitorial services).
11.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. 3:
Appointment of Luis Trevino as Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 86.011.
Appointment of Luis Trevino as Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 86.011.
12.
County Judge's Office:
A.
1. Report from the Rio South Texas Economic Council
2. Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council.
2. Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council.
13.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo Jr.:
A.
Approval of 2011 Elected Official Bonds.
14.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by County Auditor for the FY2010 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP).
2. Approval of budget amendment to appropriate the grant award for $418,866.00.
2. Approval of budget amendment to appropriate the grant award for $418,866.00.
15.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
16.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
1. Hold Public Hearing to consider public comments on a proposed budget and program amendment for Pct. #1 utilizing Urban County funds from Program Year 23 (2010). The amendment will delete park recreational facility improvements and increase funding for street improvements and add a new project.
2. Consideration and approval of a budget & program amendment to the Pct. #1 Urban County Program Fiscal Year 23 (2010) CDBG work plan to cancel the parks, recreational facility line item and increase the Street Improvement funding to include but not limited to the purchase and installation of guard rails and related appurtenances for several streets within Precinct No. 1 areas.
2. Consideration and approval of a budget & program amendment to the Pct. #1 Urban County Program Fiscal Year 23 (2010) CDBG work plan to cancel the parks, recreational facility line item and increase the Street Improvement funding to include but not limited to the purchase and installation of guard rails and related appurtenances for several streets within Precinct No. 1 areas.
B.
The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and approval of contracts for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
1. (3) units in the City of Donna area in the amount of $118,400.00 to JR Limas Construction.
1. (3) units in the City of Donna area in the amount of $118,400.00 to JR Limas Construction.
C.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4)- professional services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by City of Alamo, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department in connection with an Urban County Program Street Improvements (Solar Light) Project in the City of Alamo located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1:
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by City of Alamo, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department in connection with an Urban County Program Street Improvements (Solar Light) Project in the City of Alamo located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1:
|
FIRM
|
GRADE | RANK |
| S&B Infrastructure | 93.34% | |
| Quintanilla, Headley & Associates | 87.67% | |
| Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Asso. | 85.34% |
3. Authority to negotiate a professional services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________________ for the provision of engineering services for a City of Alamo- Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Street Improvements (Solar Light) project.
D.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4)- professional services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court of at least three (3) architectural firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Peñitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) City of Peñitas, Parks & Recreational Facility Improvements for improvements to Veterans Memorial Park.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court of at least three (3) architectural firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Peñitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) City of Peñitas, Parks & Recreational Facility Improvements for improvements to Veterans Memorial Park.
| FIRM | GRADE | RANK |
| Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. | 94.6 | |
| Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. | 81.3 | |
| V-A Architecture | 80.0 |
3. Authority to negotiate a professional services contract with the highest ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of architectural services for an Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) City of Peñitas - Parks & Recreational Facility Improvements for improvements to Veterans Memorial Park.
E.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) - professional services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court of at least three (3) engineering firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 19 & 21 (2006 & 2008) City of San Juan, Water/Sewer Improvements on Oblate Street and downtown alleyways.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional services contract with the highest ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 19 & 21 (2006 & 2008) City of San Juan - Water/Sewer Improvements on Oblate Street and downtown alleyways.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court of at least three (3) engineering firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 19 & 21 (2006 & 2008) City of San Juan, Water/Sewer Improvements on Oblate Street and downtown alleyways.
| FIRM | GRADE | RANK |
| R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation | 91.6 | |
| Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. | 91.3 | |
| Halff Associates, Inc. | 89.3 |
3. Authority to negotiate a professional services contract with the highest ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 19 & 21 (2006 & 2008) City of San Juan - Water/Sewer Improvements on Oblate Street and downtown alleyways.
17.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to reduce (discount) the indirect cost allocation
rate for the W.I.C. Program.
rate for the W.I.C. Program.
18.
Budget & Management - Raul Silguero Jr.:
A.
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January through December 2010.
B.
2011 Budget Process:
1. Report of filing of the 2011 Adopted Budget with the County Clerk and the County Auditor as per Texas Local Government Code section 111.069 which includes technical changes.
2. Approval of the 2011 Budget at the Department level.
3. Designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amounts from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070C(2).
4. Designate the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
1. Report of filing of the 2011 Adopted Budget with the County Clerk and the County Auditor as per Texas Local Government Code section 111.069 which includes technical changes.
2. Approval of the 2011 Budget at the Department level.
3. Designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amounts from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070C(2).
4. Designate the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
C.
District Attorney's Office:
1. Approval of 2011 HIDTA Task Force - U.S. Justice Fund Budget (fund 1254)
2. Approval of 2011 HIDTA Task Force - U.S. Treasury Fund Budget (fund 1252) and approval of overtime pay.
3. Approval of 2011 HIDTA Task Force - Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (fund 1251).
4. Approval of 2011 Salary Schedules.
1. Approval of 2011 HIDTA Task Force - U.S. Justice Fund Budget (fund 1254)
2. Approval of 2011 HIDTA Task Force - U.S. Treasury Fund Budget (fund 1252) and approval of overtime pay.
3. Approval of 2011 HIDTA Task Force - Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (fund 1251).
4. Approval of 2011 Salary Schedules.
D.
District Attorney's Office:
Approval and authorization to change the "Authorized Official" on the VCLG grants for the District Attorney's Office (Grant # 0801720) and the Sheriff's Office (Grant # 1014281) from J.D. Salinas to County Judge Ramon Garcia.
Approval and authorization to change the "Authorized Official" on the VCLG grants for the District Attorney's Office (Grant # 0801720) and the Sheriff's Office (Grant # 1014281) from J.D. Salinas to County Judge Ramon Garcia.
E.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
a. Discussion, consideration and approval of positions created, adjusted and approved after September 28, 2010 (2011 Budget Adoption date) for the following agenda items listed below, effective 01/01/2011:
1. Classification and Compensation Plan:
Approval to reclassify/regrade/delete the following full-time positions in the Classification and Compensation Plan (Position Inventory), as per the Hidalgo County Personnel Handbook. Reviewed and recommended by the Classification Committee.
1. Classification and Compensation Plan:
Approval to reclassify/regrade/delete the following full-time positions in the Classification and Compensation Plan (Position Inventory), as per the Hidalgo County Personnel Handbook. Reviewed and recommended by the Classification Committee.
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Previous CC Approved Date
|
Action
|
Slot No. |
Dept. Name/No.
|
Current Position Title |
Current Grade |
Proposed Position Title |
Proposed Grade |
No. of Positions |
|
10/05/10
|
Reclassify
|
005
|
Fire Marshall
300-001 |
Deputy Fire Marshal
|
10
|
Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
|
11
|
1
|
|
10/05/10
|
Regrade
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Collections Supervisor
|
12
|
N/A
|
13
|
1
|
|
10/12/10
|
Reclassify
|
009
|
Co. Clerk
180-001 |
Executive Assistant I
|
11
|
Executive Assistant II
|
13
|
1
|
|
10/12/10
|
Deletion
|
007
|
Co. Clerk
180-001 |
Public Information Specialist
|
8
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
1
|
2. Information Technology (1100):
Approval to delete one (1) vacant full-time Technician III position, slot no. 029, Grade 8, as previously approved by CC on 10/19/10.
3. Criminal District Attorney (1100):
Approval to create/delete the following vacant full-time positions, as previously approved by CC on 10/26/10:
|
Action
|
Slot No.
|
Position Title
|
Grade
|
|
Delete
|
002
|
Assistant District Attorney V
|
20
|
|
Create
|
091
|
Assistant District Attorney IV
|
18
|
|
Create
|
092
|
Assistant District Attorney II
|
14
|
|
Create
|
093
|
Assistant District Attorney II
|
14
|
4. D.A. Border Prosecution Initiative (1281):
a. Approval to delete one (1) vacant full-time Clerk II position, slot no. 002, grade 03 and delete cost allocation, slot no. 061, of state awarded supplement in the amount of $4,624.00, as previously approved by CC on 12/13/10.
b. Approval to create one (1) full-time Administrative Assistant I position, slot no. 003, grade 04, as previously approved by CC on 12/13/10.
5. Facilities Management (1100):
a. Approval to delete one (1) vacant full-time Electrician Helper position, slot no. 0016, grade level 04, as previously approved by CC on 11/30/10.
b. Approval to create one (1) full-time Electrician I position, slot no. 0108, grade level 08, as previously approved by CC on 11/30/10.
6. Pct. 1 Rd. Adm (1200):
Approval to create one (1) full-time Executive Assistant for Community and Intergovernmental Relations position, slot no. 001, budgeted salary $85,000.00, as previously approved by CC on 11/22/10.
7. Sheriff (1100) / Courthouse Security (1241):
Approval of employee transfers as follows, as per section 3.49 of the Civil Service Commission Rules:
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FROM
|
TO
|
||||||
|
Previous CC Approved Date |
Employee No. |
Position Title
|
Dept. Name/No.
|
Slot No. |
Dept. Name/No.
|
Slot No. |
Budgeted Salary |
|
10/19/10
|
126616
|
Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step II
|
Courthouse Sec.
(115-044) |
009
|
Sheriff
(280-001) |
215
|
$43,263.00
|
|
10/19/10
|
126179
|
Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step I
|
Sheriff
(280-001) |
215
|
Courthouse Sec.
(115-044) |
009
|
$41,800.00
|
|
11/30/10
|
087076
|
Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step III
|
Courthouse Sec.
(115-044) |
005
|
Sheriff
(280-001) |
117
|
$44,777.00
|
|
11/30/10
|
060658
|
Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step II
|
Sheriff
(280-001) |
117
|
Courthouse Sec.
(115-044) |
005
|
$43,263.00
|
8. Urban County (1288):
Approval to change the funding source for one (1) full-time Clerk III position (employee no. 182265), Grade 3, slot no. 004 from TXCDBG Disaster Recovery (1-1288-463-00-250-006-1-XXX) to TDHCA Community Development Program (1-1288-463-00-250-007-1-XXX), as previously approved by CC on 09/28/10.
9. WIC Registered Dietician (1292):
Approval to change funding source for one (1) full-time Registered Dietician I position, Grade 12, slot no. 232 from the WIC Admin grant (1-1292-441-00-350-001-1-XXX) to the Registered Dietician grant (1-1292-441-00-350-012-1-XXX), as previously approved by CC on 09/28/10.
10. WIC Lactation Services (1292):
Approval to change funding source for one (1) full-time Coordinator IV position, Grade 15, slot no. 220 from the WIC Admin grant (1-1292-441-00-350-001-1-XXX) to the Lactation Services grant (1-1292-441-00-350-013-1-XXX), as previously approved by CC on 09/28/10.
11. Health Division - PPCPS/ PHER (1293):
Approval of 2011 salary schedule, as previously approved by CC on 11/22/10 (Refer to AI-24019).
12. Sheriff's COPS Hiring Program Grant (1284):
Approval of 2011 salary schedule, as previously approved by CC on 10/19/10 (Refer to AI-23462).
13. Pct. 4 R&B (1200):
a. Approval to create one (1) full-time Director of Road and Bridge position, slot no. 0061, budgeted salary $65,000.00, as previously approved by CC on 11/22/10.
b. Approval to create one (1) full-time Technician III position, slot no. 060, budgeted salary $36,271.00 per year, as previously approved by CC on 10/19/10.
14. Executive Office (1100):
Approval to create one (1) full-time Environmental Compliance Coordinator position, slot no. 005, budgeted salary $76,331.00, as previously approved by CC on 09/28/10.
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfers.
c. Approval of revised salary schedules.
2.
County Wide:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to extend various temporary positions approved in 2010 and needed in 2011 as listed on the attachment.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to extend various temporary positions approved in 2010 and needed in 2011 as listed on the attachment.
3.
County Judge (1100):
a. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 01/01/2011:
b. Approval of position and employee transfer as follows:
c. Approval of Interdepartmental Transfer.
d. Approval of revised 2011 salary schedules.
a. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 01/01/2011:
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Action
|
Slot No.
|
Current Position Title
|
Proposed Position Title
|
Current Budgeted Salary
|
Proposed Budgeted Salary
|
|
Salary Adjustment (Correction)
|
0003
|
Assistant Chief Administrator (Vacant)
|
Assistant Chief Administrator
|
$76,331.00
|
$68,000.00
|
|
Delete
|
0006
|
Administrative Assistant (Vacant)
|
N/A
|
$54,600.00
|
N/A
|
| Reclassification As per the reclassification policy Sec. 3.22 of the of the Civil Serv. Comm. Rules |
0007 | Administrative Assistant IV | Executive Assistant III | $41,006.00 | $60,000.00 |
|
Salary Adjustment (Correction)
|
0011
|
Executive Assistant
|
Executive Assistant
|
$40,000.00
|
$48,657.00
|
|
Salary Adjustment (Demotion)
|
0012
|
Administrative Assistant
|
Administrative Assistant
|
$46,956.00
|
$42,000.00
|
|
Delete
|
0027
|
Economic Development Planner II (Vacant)
|
N/A
|
$42,000.00
|
N/A
|
| Create | 0028 | N/A | Executive Assistant III | N/A | $58,000.00 |
|
Create
|
0029
|
N/A
|
Administrative Assistant III
|
N/A
|
$35,000.00
|
|
Create
|
0030
|
N/A
|
Economic Development Planner II
|
N/A
|
$63,000.00
|
|
Create
|
0031
|
N/A
|
Executive Assistant II
|
N/A
|
$50,000.00
|
b. Approval of position and employee transfer as follows:
|
Employee No.
|
From
|
Slot
|
Position Title
|
Salary
|
To
|
Slot
|
PositionTitle
|
Salary
|
|
148229
|
DBM
|
115-001-0028
|
Economic Development Planner I
|
$50,487.00
|
CO Judge
|
110-006-0032
|
Economic Development Planner I
|
$50,487.00
|
c. Approval of Interdepartmental Transfer.
d. Approval of revised 2011 salary schedules.
4.
Executive Office (1100):
a. Approval to delete a full-time Environmental Compliance Specialist position, slot no. 0008, budgeted salary, 75,000.00, effective 01/01/2011.
b. Approval of 2011 revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to delete a full-time Environmental Compliance Specialist position, slot no. 0008, budgeted salary, 75,000.00, effective 01/01/2011.
b. Approval of 2011 revised salary schedule.
5.
Road Adm (1200):
a. Approval to recreate one (1) full-time Chief Administrator position, slot no. 004, grade 18, deleted in error (refer to AI-23074), effective 01/01/2011.
b. Approval of 2011 intradepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised 2011 salary schedule.
a. Approval to recreate one (1) full-time Chief Administrator position, slot no. 004, grade 18, deleted in error (refer to AI-23074), effective 01/01/2011.
b. Approval of 2011 intradepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised 2011 salary schedule.
6.
Emergency Management (1100):
a. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Executive Assistant I position, slot no. 0005, grade 11, effective 01/01/2011.
b. Approval of revised 2011 salary schedule.
a. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Executive Assistant I position, slot no. 0005, grade 11, effective 01/01/2011.
b. Approval of revised 2011 salary schedule.
7.
DBM Budget Division (1100):
a. Approval to delete the following full-time position, effective 01/01/2011:
a. Approval to delete the following full-time position, effective 01/01/2011:
|
Slot No.
|
Postion Title
|
Grade
|
|
027
|
Economic Development Planner II
|
16
|
8.
Tax Office (1100):
a. Approval to create the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2011:
b. Approval of 2011 revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to create the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2011:
|
Slot No.
|
Position Title
|
Grade
|
|
0131
|
Accountant II
|
10
|
|
0132
|
Deputy Clerk I
|
5
|
|
0133
|
Deputy Clerk I
|
5
|
b. Approval of 2011 revised salary schedule.
9.
a. D.A. HB65 Investigation Fund (1223):
1. Approval of 2011 District Attorney's Office Investigation HB65 Fund Budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Investigation HB65 Fund 1223 in the amount of $586,264.84.
3. Approval to delete the following cost allocations, effective 01/01/2011:
4. Approval to delete cost allocation for one (1) Administrative Assistant I, slot no. 054, in the amount of $2,666.00 and pay 100% from District Attorney (Acct. No. 1-1100-412-00-080-002-0-XXX).
5. Approval of 2011 salary schedule.
b. D.A. Bad Checks (1222):
1. Approval of 2011 District Attorney's Office Bad Checks Budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Bad Check Fund 1222 in the amount of $283,074.32.
3. Approval to reclassify one (1) full time, slot no. 003, from Manager of Information & Technology position, grade 17 to Developer & System Engineer (title change only), grade 17, effective 01/03/2011 (next full pay period). Reviewed and recommended by the Classification Committee.
4. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Carpenter IV position, slot no. 001, grade level 09.
5. Approval of 2011 salary schedule.
1. Approval of 2011 District Attorney's Office Investigation HB65 Fund Budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Investigation HB65 Fund 1223 in the amount of $586,264.84.
3. Approval to delete the following cost allocations, effective 01/01/2011:
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Slot No.
|
Position Title
|
Grade
|
|
0011
|
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY II
|
14
|
|
0013
|
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
|
12
|
|
0016
|
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
|
12
|
|
0046
|
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
|
4
|
|
0051
|
CLERK II
|
3
|
|
0055
|
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
|
6
|
|
0061
|
CLERK II
|
3
|
4. Approval to delete cost allocation for one (1) Administrative Assistant I, slot no. 054, in the amount of $2,666.00 and pay 100% from District Attorney (Acct. No. 1-1100-412-00-080-002-0-XXX).
5. Approval of 2011 salary schedule.
b. D.A. Bad Checks (1222):
1. Approval of 2011 District Attorney's Office Bad Checks Budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Bad Check Fund 1222 in the amount of $283,074.32.
3. Approval to reclassify one (1) full time, slot no. 003, from Manager of Information & Technology position, grade 17 to Developer & System Engineer (title change only), grade 17, effective 01/03/2011 (next full pay period). Reviewed and recommended by the Classification Committee.
4. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Carpenter IV position, slot no. 001, grade level 09.
5. Approval of 2011 salary schedule.
10.
A. Discussion, consideration and approval of supplemental pay in the amount of $5,000.00 to employee #121665 for assignment of environmental compliance duties to include but not limited to model subdivision rules and on-site sewage facilities health compliance issues.
B. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B. Approval of revised salary schedule.
19.
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).
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
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
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4.
Acceptance and approval of plans and/or specifications developed (with County staff) and drafted by project architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. for Hidalgo County -Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors with the exception of the area to be covered/closed-in between first and second floors (as directed by CC) which are not part of the supporting documentation at this time, but will be included in the procurement packet and authority to publish/advertise said project (timeline attached hereto) under-RFB No. 2011-031-MSS.
5.
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Requesting authority to purchase (including installation and implementation, if applicable) of a "GTR 8000 expandable site sub-system through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with the Houston-Galveston Area Council's (H-GAC's) awarded vendor Motorola HGAC contract #RA01-08 authorized dealer South Texas Communications, in the amount of $834,223.65.
Requesting authority to purchase (including installation and implementation, if applicable) of a "GTR 8000 expandable site sub-system through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with the Houston-Galveston Area Council's (H-GAC's) awarded vendor Motorola HGAC contract #RA01-08 authorized dealer South Texas Communications, in the amount of $834,223.65.
6.
a. Presentation of scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioner's Court the responses received in connection with the request for proposals for "Workers' Compensation Loss and Funding Projections Actuarial Study" for Hidalgo County;
b. Requesting authorization for Purchasing Department to proceed to negotiation of a contract with the number one ranked firm for the RFP project: "Worker's Compensation Loss and Funding Projections Actuarial Study" for Hidalgo County.
b. Requesting authorization for Purchasing Department to proceed to negotiation of a contract with the number one ranked firm for the RFP project: "Worker's Compensation Loss and Funding Projections Actuarial Study" for Hidalgo County.
B.
Pct. 2
1.
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 from R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, (Contract #C-10-376-12-14), with estimated fee of $10,800.00, to provided professional engineering and surveying services on pavement improvements- Tower Road Project from Owassa Road south to Sioux Road.
2.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" in connection with required Appraisal Services (On an as needed basis) for Precinct No. 2 Projects:
Professional Services
Total Scores Professional Appraisal Services Southmost Appraisal Services Leonel Garza Jr., & Associates
Scores 88 95 96
Ranking ____ ____ ____
*Scoring & Evaluation Completed By Pct No. 2
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________________ for the provision of required professional appraisal services for Precinct No. 2 Projects.
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" in connection with required Appraisal Services (On an as needed basis) for Precinct No. 2 Projects:
Professional Services
Total Scores Professional Appraisal Services Southmost Appraisal Services Leonel Garza Jr., & Associates
Scores 88 95 96
Ranking ____ ____ ____
*Scoring & Evaluation Completed By Pct No. 2
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________________ for the provision of required professional appraisal services for Precinct No. 2 Projects.
C.
Pct. 3
1.
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract documents to lowest bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3-Hauling Services for Crushed Caliche" RFB No. 2010-276-12-01-SMA.
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)
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)
20.
Commissioners' Court:
A.
Approval of Resolution Honoring the Contributions and Service of Pct. #4 Commissioner Oscar L. Garza Jr.
21.
Adjourn