CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
January 11, 2011
9:30 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 Adminstration 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
2.
2010 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
2010 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
B.
2010 - Planning Dept. (1100)
C.
2010 - Facilities Management (1100)
D.
2010 - Purchasing (1100)
E.
2010 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
F.
2010 - Co. Wide Adm (1100)
G.
2010 - Fire Marshal (1100)
H.
2010 - HIDTA Task Force (1291)
I.
2010 - HIDTA (1251)
J.
2010 - Adult Detention Facility (1100)
K.
2010 - Elections Department (1100)
L.
2010 - Constable Pct. #1 (1100)
M.
2010 - 398th District Court (1100)
O.
2010 - Pct. #1 Sanitation (1100)
P.
2010 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
Q.
2010 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
R.
2010 - Pct. #2 CO Series A&B, Tower Rd
S.
2010 - Pct. #3 BCAP (1312)
T.
2010 - Pct. #3 BCAP (1312)
U.
2010 - Pct. #3 BCAP (1312)
V.
2010 - Pct. #3 BCAP (1312)
3.
2010 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
BCAP Round II (1311):
1. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 BCAP Contingency, program #000, to Pct. 1 BCAP Bar #3 Subdivision, program #066, in the amount of $6,664.87 to fund indirect cost expenditures.
2. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 BCAP Contingency, program #000, to Pct. 2 BCAP Roadrunner #2 Subdivision, program #620, in the amount of $23,193.12 to fund indirect cost expenditures.
3. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 3 BCAP Contingency, program #000, to Pct. 3 BCAP Amber Land Subdivision, program #042, in the amount of $3,233.37 to fund indirect costs expenditures.
1. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 BCAP Contingency, program #000, to Pct. 1 BCAP Bar #3 Subdivision, program #066, in the amount of $6,664.87 to fund indirect cost expenditures.
2. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 BCAP Contingency, program #000, to Pct. 2 BCAP Roadrunner #2 Subdivision, program #620, in the amount of $23,193.12 to fund indirect cost expenditures.
3. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 3 BCAP Contingency, program #000, to Pct. 3 BCAP Amber Land Subdivision, program #042, in the amount of $3,233.37 to fund indirect costs expenditures.
B.
BCAP (1311):
1. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#1 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $59,510.19.
2. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#2 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $195,595.86.
3. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#3 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $53,587.96.
4. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#4 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $56,244.60.
1. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#1 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $59,510.19.
2. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#2 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $195,595.86.
3. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#3 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $53,587.96.
4. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts within BCAP fund (1311) into Pct#4 BCAP Round II contingency account (1311) in the total amount of $56,244.60.
C.
Pct. #2:
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010 A&B from the Pct 2 Tower Road (program 027) into CO 2010 A&B Pct 2 L J Drainage (program 038) in the amount of $25,000.00.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010 A&B from the Pct 2 Tower Road (program 027) into CO 2010 A&B Pct 2 L J Drainage (program 038) in the amount of $25,000.00.
D.
Pct. #4 C.O. 2009 Series (1339):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2009 - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project From:
To:
in the total amount of $26,525.52 to fund 2010 Drainage Fuel Reimbursements.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2009 - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project From:
| Program# | Project Name | Amount |
| 036 | Drainage Impr. - Other | 617.63 |
| 040 | Alamo Acres | 813.49 |
| 041 | Damian Acres | 0.06 |
| 042 | Diana Estates | 56.59 |
| 049 | North Branch Drain | 23,304.38 |
| 054 | Alamo Brisas | 1,250.00 |
| 055 | Alberta Rd | 483.37 |
To:
| Program# | Project Name | Amount |
| 043 | Kaylen Heights | 216.08 |
| 048 | Dickerson Pond | 24,288.18 |
| 052 | Curry Drain | 2,021.26 |
in the total amount of $26,525.52 to fund 2010 Drainage Fuel Reimbursements.
E.
Pct. #4 C.O. 2010 A&B Series (1342):
1. 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 $87,321.44 to fund December 2010 Drainage Labor Reimbursements.
2. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (program 036) to Dickerson Pond (program 048 - $41,361.89), and to North Branch Drain (program 049 - $2,695.14) in the total amount of $44,057.03 to fund September thru November - 2010 Drainage Fuel Reimbursements.
1. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (program 036) to:
| Program# | Project Name | Amount |
| 039 | Fike Pond | 1,876.05 |
| 048 | Dickerson Pond | 58,502.52 |
| 049 | North Branch Drain | 20,574.11 |
| 056 | Hoehn Subdivision Proj. | 1,881.94 |
| 072 | Trenton Drain | 4,480.94 |
| 074 | Faysville Pump | 5.88 |
|
Total
|
87,321.44 |
2. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (program 036) to Dickerson Pond (program 048 - $41,361.89), and to North Branch Drain (program 049 - $2,695.14) in the total amount of $44,057.03 to fund September thru November - 2010 Drainage Fuel Reimbursements.
F.
Various Departments (1100):
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm to Various Departments.
Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm to Various Departments.
4.
2011 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
2011 - J.P. 4/1 (1100)
B.
2011 - 398th District Court (1100)
C.
2011 - 398th District Court (1100)
D.
2011 - Auxilary Court (1100)
E.
2011 - Probate Court (1100)
F.
2011 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100)
G.
2011 - County Clerk's Office (1237)
H.
2011 - County Clerk's Office (1100)
I.
2011 - Tax Office (1100)
J.
2011 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100)
K.
2011 - Pct. #1 Adm. (1200)
L.
2011 - Pct. #2 Adm. (1200)
M.
2011 - Pct. #2 South Tower CRC (1100)
N.
2011 - Pct. #4 Adm. (1200)
O.
2011 - Pct. #4 Parks (1100)
P.
2011 - Pct. #4 R&B (1200)
Q.
2011 - Pct. #4 Landfill (1100)
5.
2011 - Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Executive Office in the amount of $14,850.00.
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Executive Office in the amount of $14,850.00.
B.
Predatory Animals (1100):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Predatory Animals in the amount of $2,400.00.
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Predatory Animals in the amount of $2,400.00.
C.
Pct. #4 Adminstration:
Approval of 2011 Interdepartmental Transfer from Pct. #4 R&B (007) to Pct. #4 Administration (005) in the amount of $21,000.00
Approval of 2011 Interdepartmental Transfer from Pct. #4 R&B (007) to Pct. #4 Administration (005) in the amount of $21,000.00
D.
Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
Approval of 2011 Interdepartmental Transfer from County Wide Administration to Constable Precinct #1 in the amount of $715.00.
Approval of 2011 Interdepartmental Transfer from County Wide Administration to Constable Precinct #1 in the amount of $715.00.
6.
Interfund transfers:
A.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Tax Office (1246) to Sheriff's Office (1100) in the amount of $16,000.00 for gasoline/diesel expenditures.
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Tax Office (1246) to Sheriff's Office (1100) in the amount of $16,000.00 for gasoline/diesel expenditures.
7.
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)
8.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
County Treasurer:
Approval of the Hidalgo County Monthly Investment Report for the months of August, September, October and November 2010.
Approval of the Hidalgo County Monthly Investment Report for the months of August, September, October and November 2010.
9.
Right of Way - Permits:
A.
1. North Alamo Water Supply- Intall a 2" waterline approximately:
a. Approximately 500' south of mile 10N on the west side of Mile 1 West DUAL BORE. Arnold p Cavazos and Joe L Cavazos Jr. Two 3/4"service connections
b. La Mesa L44 ( 12N SS/W 2W )-BORE. Rafael Villela 3/4"service connection
a. Approximately 500' south of mile 10N on the west side of Mile 1 West DUAL BORE. Arnold p Cavazos and Joe L Cavazos Jr. Two 3/4"service connections
b. La Mesa L44 ( 12N SS/W 2W )-BORE. Rafael Villela 3/4"service connection
B.
1. North Alamo Water Supply:
a. Approximately 500' east of Cesar Chavez on the north side of Curry Rd- Bore- Adolfo Valadez -3/4" service connection
b. Approximately 500' east of FM 1423 on the south side of Eldora Rd- Bore- 3/4" service connection
a. Approximately 500' east of Cesar Chavez on the north side of Curry Rd- Bore- Adolfo Valadez -3/4" service connection
b. Approximately 500' east of FM 1423 on the south side of Eldora Rd- Bore- 3/4" service connection
C.
Authorization for County Judge to execute AEP Easement in Salida del Sol Pct 3 Collection site.
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
| ACCT# | PAYER | AMT |
| W7150.02.000.0046.00 | Galaviz Leonel B | $2927.26 |
11.
Membership Dues:
A.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
Requesting approval to pay the 2011 Texas AgriLife Extension annual membership dues in the total amount of $1,660.00 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 Texas AgriLife Extension annual membership dues in the total amount of $1,660.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
Tax Office:
Approval of Membership dues for Armando Barrera Jr. payable to Tax Assessor Collector Association in the amount of $85.00.
Approval of Membership dues for Armando Barrera Jr. payable to Tax Assessor Collector Association in the amount of $85.00.
C.
Tax Office:
Approval of Membership dues for Armando Barrera Jr. and Pablo Villarreal Jr. payable to Texas School Assessors Association, Inc. in the total amount of $110.00.
Approval of Membership dues for Armando Barrera Jr. and Pablo Villarreal Jr. payable to Texas School Assessors Association, Inc. in the total amount of $110.00.
12.
Urban County:
A.
Request approval to enter into one (1) "Homebuyer Assistance Program" Contract under the Home Program.
13.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Monthly Collection Reports for July, October and November 2010.
| OFFICE | FEES & COST | MONTH |
| Anzalduas Park | $ NO ACTIVITY | November 2010 |
| Delta Lake | $ 590.00 | November 2010 |
| Constable Gilberto Alaniz | $ 1,490.00 | November 2010 |
| Constable Eddie Guerra | $ 770.00 | November 2010 |
| Chief Deputy Constable Daniel Marichalar | $ 260.00 | November 2010 |
| J.P. Luis Garza | $ 62,500.77 | November 2010 |
| J.P. Mary Alice Palacios | $ 22,332.90 | November 2010 |
| J.P. Espiridion Jackson | $ 9,730.30 | November 2010 |
| J.P. Mary Alice Palacios | $ 39,018.75 | July 2010 |
| J.P. Jesus E. Morales | $ 28,786.70 | October 2010 |
| J.P. Mary Alice Palacios | $ 31,938.60 | October 2010 |
14.
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 $83,913.99 for the period of 12/01-15/2010 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 $83,913.99 for the period of 12/01-15/2010 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
B.
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 $ $61,386.79 for the period of 12/16-31/2010 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 $ $61,386.79 for the period of 12/16-31/2010 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
1. Approval to transfer $582,315.94 to the Hidalgo County Claims Bank Account for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Claims for period of 12/11-24/2010.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 12/11-17/2010 | $ 298,790.63 |
| 12/18-24/2010 | $ 283,525.31 |
| TOTAL: | $ 582,315.94 |
15.
Purchasing Department:
A.
1. Requesting approval of the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided under contract between Hidalgo County and L&R Precast Concrete Works(C-08-340-12-02)so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process is completed; and
2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of draft specifications for "Hidalgo County-Precast Safety End Treatments" Project.
2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of draft specifications for "Hidalgo County-Precast Safety End Treatments" Project.
B.
Requesting approval of Inv #122110 (Request for Pmt #1) in the amount of ($144,600.00) submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection with contract #C-08-477-12-09 (WA #6 - PO #648269) "San Carlos Drainage Improvement Project" for Projects:(a.) North Branch Drain Extension, b.) Schunior Drain Crossings, c.) Tex-Mex Drain West Crossings) located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4
C.
Requesting authority to advertise for Road & Drainage Construction of:
1. Delta West;
2. De Anda;
BCAP projects with plans and specifications to be drafted by project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group.
1. Delta West;
2. De Anda;
BCAP projects with plans and specifications to be drafted by project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group.
D.
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the additional six (6) months for Contract #C-10-066A-06-22 with Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, Inc. for "Lubricants-(Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids) and Anti-Freeze Products", at the same rates, terms and conditions as stipulated in the contract.
E.
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the final year of the following contracts for the "Licensed Professional Counselor(s)" for Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Center, at the same rates, terms and conditions as stipulated in the contracts.
1. Contract #C-08-408-01-20-Maria Cristina Quilantan Diaz dba Counseling Center Of South Texas (Original Pool);
2. Contract #C-08-408A-01-20-Rethia W. Ross dba Alternative Psychological Services (Original Pool);
3. Contract #C-10-023-04-06-Tony Guzman dba Guzman & Associates (Expansion to Original Pool).
1. Contract #C-08-408-01-20-Maria Cristina Quilantan Diaz dba Counseling Center Of South Texas (Original Pool);
2. Contract #C-08-408A-01-20-Rethia W. Ross dba Alternative Psychological Services (Original Pool);
3. Contract #C-10-023-04-06-Tony Guzman dba Guzman & Associates (Expansion to Original Pool).
F.
Requesting approval of the additional six (6) month period extension/renewal as provided in current Spectrum Lease Contract# C-09-069-12-20 for the puposes of: "VHF Frequency Paging Channels" for the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office, under the same rates, terms and conditions with: TRI-COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.-(effective 01/20/11 - 07/19/11)
G.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
1. Invoice No. 11323673- $52,112.96 for "FM 681 From FM 2221 to SH 107"-C-09-192-06-08;
2. Invoice No. 11323674- $28,815.78 for "FM 681 Project; From FM 2221/FM 492"- C-09-192A-06-08.
1. Invoice No. 11323673- $52,112.96 for "FM 681 From FM 2221 to SH 107"-C-09-192-06-08;
2. Invoice No. 11323674- $28,815.78 for "FM 681 Project; From FM 2221/FM 492"- C-09-192A-06-08.
H.
Requesting authority to re-advertise (as no responses received) and approval of project packet (i.e. qualifications, requirements and scope of services) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Professional Real Estate Appraisers Services Pool- RFQ No. 2011-003-02-02-SMA for selection on an "as needed basis" (through a grading/scoring, ranking, negotiation protocol-as established by CC) per project by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, Precincts, all county Departments and/or applicable Programs or agencies requiring said services as set forth.
I.
Requesting authority to exercise the option to renew/extend the following contracts as stipulated and provided in the agreements under the same rates, terms and conditions for the following:
1. C-07-443-01-14-Lease of Office Space in the City of Mercedes for the WIC Program
2. C-08-011-02-11-Lease of Office space in the City of Mcallen (South) for the with WIC Program
1. C-07-443-01-14-Lease of Office Space in the City of Mercedes for the WIC Program
2. C-08-011-02-11-Lease of Office space in the City of Mcallen (South) for the with WIC Program
J.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152, requesting authority to publish advertisments for Auctions of Surplus Equipment, Vehicles, including but not limited to Abandoned and Unclaimed Property with the anticipated schedule of: February 26, 2011--May 28, 2011--August 27, 2011 and November 19, 2011 including any additional and/or necessary auctions.
K.
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) of the four (4) -one (1) year extensions as provided under the current contract for "Turnkey Interactive Voice Response System" for Elections Department, under the same rates, terms and conditions with Drake Communications, Inc. (C-09-459-01-19)
L.
Requesting acceptance and approval for payment on Invoice #1044100-1 as submitted by CAS Companies in the amount of $60,755.20 for partial payment in connection with the "Renovations to the Old Administration 3rd Floor" as reviewed and requested as a result of Auditor's processing procedures including authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check.
M.
Hidalgo County Court at Law #5 requests removal of the following Hidalgo County fixed assets as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto from their current inventory list.
N.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 0903510 submitted by ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in the amount of $47,107.00 in connection to the "Modernization of Elevators at the Old Administration Building" after audit and processing procedures completed with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check.