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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING September 27, 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:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
Appointment of Judge to the Office of County Court at Law #7
7.
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.
Notification and action of intent to re-locate county departments from Mediplex Bldg. to County Courthouse
C.
Presentation and acceptance of check by U.S. Fish & Wildlife to Hidalgo County.
D.
Presentation on delinquent tax collection report by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP in Association with the Law Offices of John David Franz.
E.
Proclamation Announcing October 1-7, 2011 as "Border Binational Health Week"
F.
Recognition of Ms. Barbara Storz, 2011 Texas Health Champion Award Recipient
G.
Resolution in honor of Sgt. Rodolfo Rodriguez, Jr. and Sgt. Estevan Altamirano
H.
Approval to accept a settlement check from National Union Fire Insurance Company in the amount of $369.40 to settle property damages to a County vehicle. (Head Start)
I.
Discussion, consideration, and appropriate action on the following:
1. Redistricting Plans for the following Hidalgo County Precincts:
a. County Commissioners;
b. Justices of the Peace and Constables
2. Preclearance submission to the United States Department of Justice
1. Redistricting Plans for the following Hidalgo County Precincts:
a. County Commissioners;
b. Justices of the Peace and Constables
2. Preclearance submission to the United States Department of Justice
8.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
Sheriff's Office OCDETF- (1284):
1. Approval of overtime program agreement (Investigation Number SW-TXS-0811H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $14,000.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF agreement.
3. Approval to appropriation of funds in the amount of $14,000.00.
1. Approval of overtime program agreement (Investigation Number SW-TXS-0811H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $14,000.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF agreement.
3. Approval to appropriation of funds in the amount of $14,000.00.
B.
Sheriff (1100) / Courthouse Security (1241):
1. Approval of employee transfers as follows, pursuant to section 3.49 of the Civil Service Commission Rules:
1. Approval of employee transfers as follows, pursuant to section 3.49 of the Civil Service Commission Rules:
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0093 |
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2. Approval of revised salary schedules.
C.
Sheriff's Office FBI - (1284)
1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the total amount of $51,606.75.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FBI overtime agreement .
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $51,606.75.
1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the total amount of $51,606.75.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FBI overtime agreement .
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $51,606.75.
D.
Sheriff's Office - OCDETF (1284):
1. Approval of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement
between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration
McAllen District Office/Houston Division Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF
Grant Contract.
3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF Grant award in the amount of $14,000.00. (in reference
to Investigation Number SW-TXS-0811H).
1. Approval of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement
between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration
McAllen District Office/Houston Division Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF
Grant Contract.
3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF Grant award in the amount of $14,000.00. (in reference
to Investigation Number SW-TXS-0811H).
9.
Tax Office - Armando Barrera:
A.
Interlocal City of Hidalgo & Hidalgo ISD:
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Aduitor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval to create one (1) regular full time Deputy Clerk I position, slot no. 0136, grade 5.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Aduitor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval to create one (1) regular full time Deputy Clerk I position, slot no. 0136, grade 5.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule.
10.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
Family Planning Services (1293):
1. Requesting authorization to accept the attached Family Planning Services grant contract #2012-039876-001 in the amount of $21,096.00 for the period of 09/01/2011 to 11/30/2011.
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of the attached Family Planning Grant Budget Appropriation.
1. Requesting authorization to accept the attached Family Planning Services grant contract #2012-039876-001 in the amount of $21,096.00 for the period of 09/01/2011 to 11/30/2011.
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of the attached Family Planning Grant Budget Appropriation.
C.
1. Discussion and action to form and create the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Commission.
2. The Commission will:
a. educate the public on drug and alcohol abuse;
b. promote drug and alcohol education at all levels of the schools;
c. study the effectivness of efforts, including the commission's efforts, in reducing drug and alcohol abuse;
d. create and administer a program to counsel or treat drug and alcohol abusers or to provide both counseling and treatment.
2. The Commission will:
a. educate the public on drug and alcohol abuse;
b. promote drug and alcohol education at all levels of the schools;
c. study the effectivness of efforts, including the commission's efforts, in reducing drug and alcohol abuse;
d. create and administer a program to counsel or treat drug and alcohol abusers or to provide both counseling and treatment.
11.
Emergency Management - Oscar Montoya:
A.
Discussion, consideration, and approval of Emergency Management uniform policy.
12.
HIDTA - Task Force - Dora Munoz:
A.
Approval to unapproprate 2011 funds in the amount of $300.00 from the HIDTA Task Force Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Funds Budget (1251).
13.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Urban County Program on behalf of the Precinct No. 1 is requesting authority to enter into contract with Metro Electric, Inc. for a construction contract for the Street Improvements (Solar Light Installation) within Precinct No. 1 in the amount of $119,638.00 to include the materials and installation of solar lights within the Indian Hills #1 , Indian Hills #2 and Delta West subdivisions utilizing the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. UCP Year 22 (2009) Precinct No. 1 Street Improvement funds.
B.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineer 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 the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program 24 (2011) La Villa - Water/Sewer Improvements.
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 the City of La Villa, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program 24 (2011) La Villa - Water/Sewer Improvements.
| FIRM | GRADE | RANK |
| Noe Garza Engineers, Inc. | 95.67% | |
| Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation | 91.33% | |
| Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc. | 90.67% |
3. Authority to negotiate a professional service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm for an Urban County Program – City of La Villa – Water/Sewer improvements project.
C.
The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and approval of contracts for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
1. (2) Units in the Countywide area in the amount of $94,000.00 to De Leon Construction.
2. (1) Unit in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Donna and (1) unit in the City of Elsa in the amount of $132,294.00 to G & G Contractors.
1. (2) Units in the Countywide area in the amount of $94,000.00 to De Leon Construction.
2. (1) Unit in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Donna and (1) unit in the City of Elsa in the amount of $132,294.00 to G & G Contractors.
D.
1. Authority to rescind action taken on 7/12/2011 to negotiate with the highest ranked firm V-A Architecture for the provision of architectural services for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) City of Peñitas - Public Facility Improvements for improvements to Penitas Memorial Library.
2. Authority to negotiate a professional architectural service contract with the second highest ranked firm Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. for the provision of architectural services for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) City of Peñitas - Public Facility Improvements to Penitas Memorial Library.
2. Authority to negotiate a professional architectural service contract with the second highest ranked firm Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. for the provision of architectural services for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) City of Peñitas - Public Facility Improvements to Penitas Memorial Library.
E.
Urban County Program is requesting approval to officially request from the Texas Department Rural Affairs (TDRA) a Contract Period Extension for our TDRA Contract # 729055.
F.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Mission, Inc. (Youth Services) in the amount of $37,000.00 for Urban County Program Year 24 (2011).
14.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
Approval of Bond for Elections Administrator - Yvonne Ramón
B.
1. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Democratic Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2011 through the July 31, 2012 term.
2. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Republican Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2011 through the July 31, 2012 term.
2. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Republican Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2011 through the July 31, 2012 term.
15.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
Discussion/Approval of the Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Budget
B.
Discussion/Approval and Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court, to Serve on the HCHSP Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) Beginning October 2011
C.
Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval of an Inter-local Agreement between the McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County Head Start Program
D.
Discussion/Approval of Final Negotiated Contract for Professional Educational Services with Jose Salinas to Provide Training/Staff Development to Policy Council/Grantee Board Members, Authorized by Commissioners' Court on 08.22.11, Al-28060
E.
Discussion/Approval of Final Negotiated Contract for Professional Educational Services with Ann Awalt to Provide Training/Staff Development to Executive Team Members to Improve Management/Communication Skills, Authorized by Commissioners' Court on 08.22.11, Al-28059
16.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
1. WIC Adm. (1292):
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011-September 30, 2012 pending contract.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2012 WIC Admin Grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 WIC Admin. Grant.
d. Approval of the following personnel actions:
e. Approval of FY 2012 WIC Admin. grant salary schedule.
2. WIC BF (1292):
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of the B/F Peer Counselor Program for FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2012 B/F Peer Counselor Grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 B/F Peer Counselor grant budget.
d. Approval of the following personnel actions:
e. Approval of FY 2012 BF grant salary schedule.
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011-September 30, 2012 pending contract.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2012 WIC Admin Grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 WIC Admin. Grant.
d. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 0072 | Administrative Assistant II | 6 |
| Delete | 0230 | Mobile Clinic Coordinator | 6 |
| Create | 0241 | WIC Certification Specialist I | 5 |
| Create | 0242 | Nutritionist II | 13 |
e. Approval of FY 2012 WIC Admin. grant salary schedule.
2. WIC BF (1292):
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of the B/F Peer Counselor Program for FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2012 B/F Peer Counselor Grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 B/F Peer Counselor grant budget.
d. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 0002 | Peer Counselor I | 2 |
| Delete | 0006 | Peer Counselor I | 2 |
e. Approval of FY 2012 BF grant salary schedule.
3. Registered Dietician (1292):
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of the Registered Dietician program for FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011- September 30, 2012.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by County Auditor for FY 2012 Registered Dietician Grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 Registered Dietician grant budget.
d. Approval of FY 2012 Registered Dietician grant salary schedule.
4. Lactation Services (1292):
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of the Lactation Services program for the FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011- September 30, 2012.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2012 Lactation Services grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 Lactation Services grant budget.
d. Approval of FY 2012 Lactation Services grant salary schedule.
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of the Registered Dietician program for FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011- September 30, 2012.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by County Auditor for FY 2012 Registered Dietician Grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 Registered Dietician grant budget.
d. Approval of FY 2012 Registered Dietician grant salary schedule.
4. Lactation Services (1292):
a. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of the Lactation Services program for the FY 2012 commencing October 1, 2011- September 30, 2012.
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2012 Lactation Services grant.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2012 Lactation Services grant budget.
d. Approval of FY 2012 Lactation Services grant salary schedule.
17.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request:
a. Lopez Heights Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Leon Lopez)
2. Preliminary Approval:
a. Los Ramirez Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Santos Ramirez)
b. James C Swint Sr Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Julita Rosa Gutierrez)
c. Mandalay Bay Phase I Subdivision – Pct.4 (Richard Garza)
d. Los Feliz Phase I Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Oscar Garza)
e. Vaquero Estates Phase II Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Norberto Salinas)
f. Las Estrellas No. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Oscar Garza, Jr.)
a. Lopez Heights Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Leon Lopez)
2. Preliminary Approval:
a. Los Ramirez Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Santos Ramirez)
b. James C Swint Sr Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Julita Rosa Gutierrez)
c. Mandalay Bay Phase I Subdivision – Pct.4 (Richard Garza)
d. Los Feliz Phase I Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Oscar Garza)
e. Vaquero Estates Phase II Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Norberto Salinas)
f. Las Estrellas No. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Oscar Garza, Jr.)
18.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
Countywide Mechanic Shop (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 0005 | Truck Driver III | $29,352.00 |
| Create | 0007 | Mechanic III | $31,195.00 |
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
19.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
1. Public hearing on the 2012 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067.
2. Acceptance of recommendation by salary grievance committee setting compensation and personal expenses for:
J.P. Gilbert Saenz
J.P. Jesus Morales
J.P. Rosa Trevino
J.P. Ismael Ochoa
J.P. Charlie Espinoza
J.P. E. Jackson
3. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2012 Proposed Budget.
4. Approval to set salaries, allowances, and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2012.
5. Adoption of the 2012 Annual Budget.
6. Adoption of the 2011 Hidalgo County Ad Valorem Tax Rate.
2. Acceptance of recommendation by salary grievance committee setting compensation and personal expenses for:
J.P. Gilbert Saenz
J.P. Jesus Morales
J.P. Rosa Trevino
J.P. Ismael Ochoa
J.P. Charlie Espinoza
J.P. E. Jackson
3. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2012 Proposed Budget.
4. Approval to set salaries, allowances, and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2012.
5. Adoption of the 2012 Annual Budget.
6. Adoption of the 2011 Hidalgo County Ad Valorem Tax Rate.
B.
Discussion, consideration and action on Juror Daily Rate Assessment.
C.
DBM - Workers' Comp. Division:
Requesting approval to reimburse employee Ricardo Olivarez #007234 for the purchase of fuel for the 2006 Ford Taurus Unit #8 (County Vehicle) Vin#1FAFP3256A242632, LP 217-507 in the amount of $56.19.
Requesting approval to reimburse employee Ricardo Olivarez #007234 for the purchase of fuel for the 2006 Ford Taurus Unit #8 (County Vehicle) Vin#1FAFP3256A242632, LP 217-507 in the amount of $56.19.
20.
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.
Pursuant to previous approval (08/22/11) of award and contract (C-11-186-08-22)with Texas Land Reclamation, a request by awarded vendor to permit the subcontracting of
UTW Transportation in connection to "Hidalgo County-Tire Disposal" project inasmuch as UTW Transportation provides the transporting of the tires for Texas Land Reclamation to the facility.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
Presentation of bids received as detailed and attached herein for the purpose of award and approval of contract document with the lowest vendor meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Purchase of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Material - RFB No. 2011-177-08-03-YZV.
2.
Approval of request for Work Authorizations as follows with Guzman & Munoz Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for professional engineering services through Contract #C-11-111-04-19 as further detailed:
a. Work Authorization No. 004-$77,837.00 for "Paving and Drainage Improvements to Mile 17 North Road, From FM 3071 (Mile 4 West), west 2,720 Feet and From FM 1015 (Mile 3 West), east 400 Feet".
b. Work Authorization No. 005-$36,695.22 for "Drainage Improvements to Colonia Adams & Black (Mile 10.5 North and Mile 3 West)".
c. Work Authorization No. 006-$56,920.80 for "Colonia Lucero Del Norte Drainage Improvements At Mile 11 North And Mile 2 West.
a. Work Authorization No. 004-$77,837.00 for "Paving and Drainage Improvements to Mile 17 North Road, From FM 3071 (Mile 4 West), west 2,720 Feet and From FM 1015 (Mile 3 West), east 400 Feet".
b. Work Authorization No. 005-$36,695.22 for "Drainage Improvements to Colonia Adams & Black (Mile 10.5 North and Mile 3 West)".
c. Work Authorization No. 006-$56,920.80 for "Colonia Lucero Del Norte Drainage Improvements At Mile 11 North And Mile 2 West.
3.
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 001 of an increase amount of $141,615.04 to be combined with previous approved amount of $63,900.00 thus resulting with a grand total not to exceed the amount of $205,515.04 in connection to Contract #C-11-111-04-19 with Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. for professional engineering services for "Paving and Drainage Improvements to Mile 17 North Road from FM 3071 (Mile 4 West) to FM 1015 (Mile 3 West).
C.
Pct. 2
1.
Approval to purchase Three (3) New 2012 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado SWB Extended Cab in the amount of $61,395.00 and Two (2) New Chevrolet 2012 1500 Silverado SWB Crewcab in the amount of $45,962.00 through the County's membership/participation with HGAC (Houston-Galveston) awarded vendor, Caldwell Country Chevrolet (Contract #VE03-06) to include but not limited to a one time $600.00 HGAC administration fee and delivery for a combined total of $107,957.00. ( Project #2011-255-OGG).
D.
Pct. 3
1.
a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $28,959.00) as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering for engineering services for "Construction Plans and Specifications for the off-site drainage improvements for La Suena Subdivision located at 4 1/4 mile north Moorefield Road" within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 3 through Contract #C-11-166-06-14.
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $17,544.00) as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering for engineering services for "Paving Improvements of Mile 4 North from Tom Gill Road to Liberty Road" within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 3 through Contract #C-11-166-06-14.
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $17,544.00) as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering for engineering services for "Paving Improvements of Mile 4 North from Tom Gill Road to Liberty Road" within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 3 through Contract #C-11-166-06-14.
2.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment on invoice No. 11076 in the amount of $9,674.93 submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering, contracted project engineer for "Iowa Road (Mile 10 to Mile 14)".
E.
Pct. 4
1.
Authority to purchase heavy machinery and/or equipment detailed herein from John Deere awarded vendor through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with TASB Buyboard Contract #373-11 for Project #2011-259-OGG:
a. One (1) JD 4105 Tractor with Loader amount not to exceed ------$22,192.36;
b. One (1) JD 997 Commercial L.C. amount not to exceed------------ $13,382.90;
c. One (1) JD Select Series X300 Tractor amount not to exceed ------ $ 2,787.18
pricing includes, delivery, TASB fees & warrant warranties
Combined Total $ 38,362.44
a. One (1) JD 4105 Tractor with Loader amount not to exceed ------$22,192.36;
b. One (1) JD 997 Commercial L.C. amount not to exceed------------ $13,382.90;
c. One (1) JD Select Series X300 Tractor amount not to exceed ------ $ 2,787.18
pricing includes, delivery, TASB fees & warrant warranties
Combined Total $ 38,362.44
2.
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract to sole bidder meeting specifications and/or requirements as detailed and attached hereto for: Hidalgo County "Lease of Land within Pct# 4 (appr. 300 acres) for the purpose of farming" - RFB No. 2011-224-09-14-MEG.
F.
District Courts:
1.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional consultants to seek funding and assistance through Federal, State, Private Sector(s) and other Sources in connection with the following crimes: Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women;
Consultants
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional consultants to seek funding and assistance through Federal, State, Private Sector(s) and other Sources in connection with the following crimes: Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women;
Consultants
| Evaluators | Vazaldua and Associates | Arnold Mata Leadership Resources | Dos Legislative Services | |
| Evaluator 1 | 100 | 80 | 75 | |
| Evaluator 2 | 84 | 72 | 78 | |
| Total Scores | 184 | 152 | 153 | |
| Average | 92 | 76 | 76.5 |
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional consultants services contract to seek Funding and Assistance through Federal, State, Private Sectors(s) and other Sources in connection with Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women initiative and/or program and thus assisting the Court in addressing those types of crimes more efficiently.
G.
HIDTA
1.
Requesting approval of the final lease (previously approved by CC meeting of 8-9-11), after modifications requested by the awarded vendor, RGV Towers LLC, and accepted and approved as to form by Assistant District Attorney for the "Lease of Tower Space for HIDTA Task Force", project. (RFB No.: 2011-192-07-27-CGA).
H.
WIC
1.
Acceptance and approval to award the best valued proposal received from job order contractor, Alpha Building Corp. (awarded JOC through HCDE-Choice Facility Partners) in the amount of $26,094.20 which includes the alternate with a $1,500.00 contingency fee for repairs and renovations to WIC Clinic located at South FM 1015, Progresso, TX Project #2011-098-09-01-OGG.
21.
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.
Claim of Hector Zamora
E.
Claim of Jessica Bubert
22.
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.
Claim of Hector Zamora
E.
Claim of Jessica Bubert
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Adjourn