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CC REGULAR

HIDALGO COUNTY
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:
 
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
 
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.
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
 
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).
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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:
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. 

 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.

 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.
 
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. 
 
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.
 
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.
 
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. 
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:
 
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.
 
3.
County Judge (1100):
a. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 01/01/2011:

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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
7.
DBM Budget Division (1100):
a.  Approval to delete the following full-time position, effective 01/01/2011:
Slot No.
Postion Title
Grade
027
Economic Development Planner II
16
b.  Approval of 2011 revised salary schedule.
 
8.
Tax Office (1100):
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:

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.
 
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).
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
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)
 
20.
Commissioners' Court:
 
A.
Approval of Resolution Honoring the Contributions and Service of Pct. #4 Commissioner Oscar L. Garza Jr.
 
21.
Adjourn