CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
February 22, 2011
9:30 A.M.
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held in the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (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 - HIDTA (1251)
3.
2011 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
2011 - Public Defenders (1100)
B.
2011 - County Clerk's Office (1100)
C.
2011 - HIDTA U.S. Justice (1254)
D.
2011 - HIDTA (1291)
E.
2011 - Elections Department (1100)
F.
2011 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
G.
2011 - Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Facility (1100)
H.
2011 - Sheriff USDA 2008 Loan (1301)
I.
2011 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
J.
2011 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
K.
2011 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100)
L.
2011 - Health & Human Services (1100)
M.
2011 - 93rd District Court (1100)
N.
2011 - 430th District Court (1100)
O.
2011 - County Court at Law #1 (1100)
P.
2011 - J.P. 4/2 (1100)
Q.
2011 - Right of Way (1200)
R.
2011 - TABC (1100)
S.
2011 - Tax Office (1100)
T.
2011 - Facilities Management (1100)
U.
2011 - Hidalgo County Treasurer (1100)
V.
2011 - Budget & Management (1100)
W.
2011 - DBM Workers' Comp. (2202)
X.
2011 - District Attorney's Office - Border Prosecution - 1281
Y.
2011 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
Z.
2011 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
AA.
2011 - Pct. #1 Adm. (1200)
BB.
2011 - Pct. #1 San. (1100)
CC.
2011 - Pct. #1 CRC (1100)
DD.
2011 - Pct. #2 BCAP (1312)
EE.
2011 - Pct. #3 Parks (1100)
FF.
2011 - Pct. #3 La Homa Rd. R&B (1280)
GG.
2011 - Pct. #3 R&B (1200)
HH.
2011 - Pct. #3 Military Rd. R&B (1280)
II.
2011 - Pct. #3 Abram Rd. R&B (1280)
4.
2011 - Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer within HIDTA Task Force - FY 09 from the Director's Administrative Support Element (pgm 016) to the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative (pgm 003) in the amount of $41,469.00 as approved by South Texas Region HIDTA.
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer within HIDTA Task Force - FY 09 from the Director's Administrative Support Element (pgm 016) to the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative (pgm 003) in the amount of $41,469.00 as approved by South Texas Region HIDTA.
B.
HIDTA Task Force (1291)
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer within HIDTA Task Force - FY 10 from the Director's Administrative Support Element (pgm 016) to the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative (pgm 003) in the amount of $49,469.00 as approved by South Texas Region HIDTA.
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer within HIDTA Task Force - FY 10 from the Director's Administrative Support Element (pgm 016) to the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative (pgm 003) in the amount of $49,469.00 as approved by South Texas Region HIDTA.
C.
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Administration- Contingency to Executive Office in the amount of $308.88.
5.
Interfund transfers:
A.
Pct. #3 TxDot Projects (1315):
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Precinct #3 Road & Bridge (1200) to Precinct #3 TxDot Projects (1315) in the total amount of $165.00.
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Precinct #3 Road & Bridge (1200) to Precinct #3 TxDot Projects (1315) in the total amount of $165.00.
B.
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000 (1430):
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000 (1430) to Refunding Bonds, Series 2006 (1437) in the total amount of $173,224.86 to close out retired debt service fund (1430).
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000 (1430) to Refunding Bonds, Series 2006 (1437) in the total amount of $173,224.86 to close out retired debt service fund (1430).
C.
Pct. 1 TXDOT (1315):
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Pct. 1 P/U Rd (fund 1200, program #005) to TXDOT-US 83 Illumination (fund 1315, program #031) in the amount of $4,000.00 to fund lighting services for expressway 83 in the Pct. 1 area.
Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Pct. 1 P/U Rd (fund 1200, program #005) to TXDOT-US 83 Illumination (fund 1315, program #031) in the amount of $4,000.00 to fund lighting services for expressway 83 in the Pct. 1 area.
6.
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)
B.
1. Preliminary Approval:
a. Vaquero Estates Phase I Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Norberto Salinas)
b. Tierra Santa Cruz Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Richard Ruppert)
2. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request:
a. San Jacinto Estates No. 9 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza)
3. Final Approval:
a. Mio Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Victoriano Lozano)
b. Angelita Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Mirella Solis)
a. Vaquero Estates Phase I Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Norberto Salinas)
b. Tierra Santa Cruz Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Richard Ruppert)
2. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request:
a. San Jacinto Estates No. 9 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza)
3. Final Approval:
a. Mio Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Victoriano Lozano)
b. Angelita Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Mirella Solis)
7.
Right of Way - Permits:
A.
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a. South San Carlos (84th St WS/N Hendrix Ave) Bore- Sylvia Escobar- 3/4" service connection
b. Approximately 4,981.98' east of Tower Rd on the north side of Minnesota Rd- Bore- 2" PVC casing for a 1" water service- Hermanos Contreras Subdivision
c. San Carlos (83rd 1/2 WS/N Tex- Mex Rd)- Proposed open cut to connect a 4" Sewer Lateral- Agapito Reyes
a. South San Carlos (84th St WS/N Hendrix Ave) Bore- Sylvia Escobar- 3/4" service connection
b. Approximately 4,981.98' east of Tower Rd on the north side of Minnesota Rd- Bore- 2" PVC casing for a 1" water service- Hermanos Contreras Subdivision
c. San Carlos (83rd 1/2 WS/N Tex- Mex Rd)- Proposed open cut to connect a 4" Sewer Lateral- Agapito Reyes
8.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
Approval of invoice from Rio Grande Regional Water Authority in the amount of $6,645.80 for Hidalgo County's portion in connection with El Morillo Drain (period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2009) and authorization for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by Auditor's Office.
9.
Membership Dues:
A.
County Treasurer:
Requesting approval to pay 2011 County Investment Officer Annual Dues in the amount of $225.00/each payable to Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for the County Treasurer, Chief Deputy and Payroll Data Specialist, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2011 County Investment Officer Annual Dues in the amount of $225.00/each payable to Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for the County Treasurer, Chief Deputy and Payroll Data Specialist, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
Public Defenders:
Approval of 2011 membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for the following Public Defenders in the amount of $50.00 each, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
Approval of 2011 membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for the following Public Defenders in the amount of $50.00 each, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
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Public Defender
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Amount
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Jose Luis Bravo
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$50.00
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Daniel Elijah Vargas
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$50.00
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Sofia Kamal
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$50.00
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Shannon Barnett - Holubar
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$50.00
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Francisco Guerrero II
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$50.00
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Jennifer Narvaez
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$50.00
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Jaime E. Gonzalez
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$50.00
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C.
Sheriff's Dept.:
Requesting approval of payment for membership dues for Sheriff Guadalupe Trevino to the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition for the year 2011 in the amount of $200.00
Requesting approval of payment for membership dues for Sheriff Guadalupe Trevino to the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition for the year 2011 in the amount of $200.00
10.
Headstart:
A.
Approval of Financial Report: January 2011
B.
Approval of Risk Management Quarterly Report
C.
Approval of Texas Department of Arigculture Meals & Snacks Served: January 2011
D.
Approval of Children's Applications for PY2010-2011
11.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of January 2011.
12.
Budget & Management:
A.
1. Approval to transfer $511,111.41 to the Hidalgo County Claims Bank Account for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Claims for period 01/29/2011 to 02/11/2011.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 01/29-31/2011 | $ 22,597.86 |
| 02/01-04/2011 | $ 186,360.01 |
| 02/05-11/2011 | $ 302,153.54 |
| TOTAL: | $ 511,111.41 |
13.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #ENG 1345 in the amount of $24,289.39 submitted by J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc., in connection to Contact #C-10-238-07-20 and (WA#1 with P.O. #644426) for Project: Phase I of Mile 7 Road from FM 1015 West to Mile 4 (Yellow Jacket Drive) and, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
B.
Acceptance and approval of the following:
1. Application for Payment No. 2 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $6,538.64;
2. "Certificate of Construction Completion" reflecting the date of November 15, 2010;
from M Construction, LTD for Brenda Gay Subdivision as reviewed and submitted by project engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group (C-CAP 09-371-11-24).
1. Application for Payment No. 2 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $6,538.64;
2. "Certificate of Construction Completion" reflecting the date of November 15, 2010;
from M Construction, LTD for Brenda Gay Subdivision as reviewed and submitted by project engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group (C-CAP 09-371-11-24).
C.
Requesting approval and acceptance of invoice no. 11323686 in the amount of $842.40 submitted by contracted engineer L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the "FM 1924 ROW Acquisition".
D.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc) as attached hereto for "Hidalgo County-Striping/Marking of County Roads, County Parking Lots, Etc."- RFB No 2011-007-03-16-MEG.
E.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES "Purchase of One (1) New Mobile Health Unit" RFB NO.: 2011-020-00-00-MEG
F.
Approval of:
1. Application for Payment No. 3 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $27,421.65;
2. "Certificate of Construction Completion" reflecting the completion date of November 15, 2010;
from M Construction, LTD for Chapa II Subdivision as reviewed and submitted by project engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group (C-CAP 09-372-11-24).
1. Application for Payment No. 3 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $27,421.65;
2. "Certificate of Construction Completion" reflecting the completion date of November 15, 2010;
from M Construction, LTD for Chapa II Subdivision as reviewed and submitted by project engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group (C-CAP 09-372-11-24).
G.
Approval and/or Ratification of Commercial Alarm Monitoring Agreement with Superior Alarms as evidenced through Purchase Order #651712 for the DPS offices located at 2812 S. International in Weslaco for the year 2011.
H.
Authority to advertise for Crushed and/or Raw Pit Run Caliche for Pct. #3 with approval of procurement packet modeled from Pct. #4 to include Pct. #3 requirements as to pit locations.
I.
Approval for Comdata Corporation/Transmontaigne Product Services, Inc. to add additional fuel card(s) and/or driver(s) for Emergency Management-Coordinator.
J.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice #9664 in the amount of $3,000.00 submitted by Guerra Construction subject to County Auditor's review and completion of processing procedures with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection to Contract #E-10-097-02-23.
K.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment from TEDSI Infrastructure Group under Contract C-10-062-02-16 (PO#636565) Work Authorization #1 for Professional General Engineering Services for the "Design and Right Of Way Mapping Of HCMDS Phase II-J-09 Lateral Drain Ditch from North Main Drain To County Road 3601 (Approx. 8 Miles) Project as follows:
Invoice #2010357-$102,195.00.00-Professional Services-September 1st through 30th, 2010;
Invoice #2010381-$33,070.00-Professional Services-October 1st through 31, 2010;
Invoice #2010412-$57,070.00-Professional Services-November 1st through 30th, 2010.
Invoice #2010357-$102,195.00.00-Professional Services-September 1st through 30th, 2010;
Invoice #2010381-$33,070.00-Professional Services-October 1st through 31, 2010;
Invoice #2010412-$57,070.00-Professional Services-November 1st through 30th, 2010.
L.
Acceptance and approval of additional information of bidder owned vehicles as reflected on Accord Certificate of Insurance for "Bid No. 2010-386-12-29-ERT-Hauling Services For Millings Material" for Pct. #1, approved for award by CC on 02/14/11.
M.
1. Cooperative Agreements:
Approval to utilize the following cooperative purchasing vendors (as listed in detailed revised Exhibit(s) attached) for purchases on an "AS NEEDED BASIS" through our membership/participation with Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS), (DIR) Department of Information Resources, (TCPN) The Cooperative Purchasing Network, (HGAC), US Communities, (GSA) General Service Administration, (TASB-Buy Board) Texas Association of School Board, (TIPS) The Interlocal Purchasing System, (HCDE) Harris County Department of Education/Choice Facility Partners, (NJPA) National Joint Powers Alliance awarded pricing including, but not limited to, Precincts, Department, Programs, Agencies, etc. with term of authority to purchase from contract detailed herein commencing upon approval and expiring December 31, 2011.;
2. Planning Department:
Requesting authority to enter into an annual software support renewal agreement through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor DLT Solutions, Inc. contract DIR-SDD-513 for the Planning Department through the following requisition #187987. Effective: 4/27/2011 – 4/26/2012 (1-1100-419-10-210-001-0-336);
3. District Attorney:
Requesting authority/approval to enter into a 12-month software maintenance license support/remote support renewal agreement with Stonefield Software USA, Inc. through the following requisition #189370 for the total amount of $129.00/year, effective 9/1/2010 - 8/31/2011 (1-1223-412-00-080-007-0-336);
4. Tax Office-Pharr:
a. Requesting authority to purchase commercial security alarm system with ASG Argus Security Systems, Inc. and execute required purchase and services agreement through the following requisition for the following location, effective upon approval;
Approval to utilize the following cooperative purchasing vendors (as listed in detailed revised Exhibit(s) attached) for purchases on an "AS NEEDED BASIS" through our membership/participation with Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS), (DIR) Department of Information Resources, (TCPN) The Cooperative Purchasing Network, (HGAC), US Communities, (GSA) General Service Administration, (TASB-Buy Board) Texas Association of School Board, (TIPS) The Interlocal Purchasing System, (HCDE) Harris County Department of Education/Choice Facility Partners, (NJPA) National Joint Powers Alliance awarded pricing including, but not limited to, Precincts, Department, Programs, Agencies, etc. with term of authority to purchase from contract detailed herein commencing upon approval and expiring December 31, 2011.;
2. Planning Department:
Requesting authority to enter into an annual software support renewal agreement through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor DLT Solutions, Inc. contract DIR-SDD-513 for the Planning Department through the following requisition #187987. Effective: 4/27/2011 – 4/26/2012 (1-1100-419-10-210-001-0-336);
3. District Attorney:
Requesting authority/approval to enter into a 12-month software maintenance license support/remote support renewal agreement with Stonefield Software USA, Inc. through the following requisition #189370 for the total amount of $129.00/year, effective 9/1/2010 - 8/31/2011 (1-1223-412-00-080-007-0-336);
4. Tax Office-Pharr:
a. Requesting authority to purchase commercial security alarm system with ASG Argus Security Systems, Inc. and execute required purchase and services agreement through the following requisition for the following location, effective upon approval;
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Requisition
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Location
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Amount
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Account Number
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189859
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300 W. Hall Acres Suite C, Pharr, TX 78577
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$900.00
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1-1100-415-15-140-001-0-664
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b. Requesting approval & authority to enter into a 5 years commercial burglar alarm monitoring services and execute required commercial alarm monitoring agreement with (ASG) Argus Security Systems, Inc. for the following department through the requisition mentioned below, effective upon approval;
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Requisition
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Location
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Conditions Monitored
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Monthly
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Account Number
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189859
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300 W. Hall Acres Ste. C Pharr, TX 78577
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Burglar Alarm Monitoring
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$19.00
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11100415151400010413
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N.
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2010410 in the amount of $5,500.00 with TEDSI INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP-Contract #C-08-226-09-30-PO#613184-Work Authorization #1 Supplement Agreement #2 in connection with the Mile 2 West-Phase II Project with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
O.
Due to damages sustained (i.e. water and/or stains, etc.), requesting authority to purchase through the County's membership/participation with TASB Buyboard awarded vendor Diaz Floors and Interiors through Contract #310-08 for the provision of all materials, labor and ancillary accessories needed including, but not limited to, removal and installation of new flooring for the following project #11-095; in the amount of $32,251.68.