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AGENDA
CC CONSENT
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:

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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
2011 Intradepartmental Transfers:
 
A.
2011 - Emergency Management (1100)
 
B.
2011 - Tax Office (1100)
 
C.
2011 - 389th District Court (1100)
 
D.
2011 - 398th District Court (1100)
 
E.
2011 - 430th D.C. (1100)
 
F.
2011 - J.P. 4/1 (1100)
 
G.
2011 - District Attorney (1223)
 
H.
2011 - District Attorney's (1222)
 
I.
2011 - District Attorney (1281)
 
J.
2011 - District Attorney (1281)
 
K.
2011 - HIDTA (1254)
 
L.
2011 - HIDTA (1251)
 
M.
2011 - WIC (1292)
 
N.
2011 - WIC (1292)
 
O.
2011 - Planning Dept. (1100)
 
P.
2011 - Fire Marshal's Office (1100)
 
Q.
2011 - I. T. Department (1100)
 
R.
2011 - Justice Court Tech (1242)
 
S.
2011 - Purchasing (1100)
 
T.
2011 - Elections Department (1100)
 
U.
2011 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
 
V.
2011 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
 
W.
2011 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
 
X.
2011 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
 
Y.
2011 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
 
Z.
2011 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
 
AA.
2011 - District Clerk (1100)
 
BB.
2011 - DPS - H/P (1100)
 
CC.
2011 - DBM Employee Benefits (2201)
 
DD.
2011 - Constable Pct. #1 (1100)
 
EE.
2011 - Constable Pct. #5 (1100)
 
FF.
2011 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
 
GG.
2011 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
 
HH.
2011 - Pct. #1 BCAP (1312)
 
II.
2011 - Pct. #3 Parks (1100)
 
JJ.
2011 - Pct. #4 Adm. (1200)
 
KK.
2011 - Pct. #4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
 
LL.
2011 - Pct. #4 Parks (1100)
 
3.
2011 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Constable Pct. #3 (1100):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Administration- Contingency to Constable Precinct No. 3 in the amount of $15,819.52 for fuel expenditures.
 
B.
Constable Pct. #4 (1100):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Administration- Contingency to Constable Precinct No. 4 in the amount of $11,946.02 for fuel expenditures.
 
C.
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from IT Countywide to Fire Marshal in the amount of $37,335.00 to fund purchase of ticket writers and related accessories.
 
D.
Sheriff Office (1100):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. (1100) into Sheriff Office (1100) in the amount of $36,126.44.
 
E.
Criminal DA (1100):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to Criminal DA in the amount of $22,000.00.
 
F.
Pct. #1 BCAP (1312):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from BCAP L & P Subdivision to BCAP Balli Estates Subdivision in the total amount of $13,095.76.
 
G.
Pct. #1 BCAP III (1312):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer within Pct.1 BCAP  Round III Revenue account from various programs (232, 362, 895, and 932) to various programs (181, 185, 387, 461, and 804) in the total amount of $39,598.37
 
H.
Pct. #2 BCAP (1312) :
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from program (596) Rancho Escondido revenues to program (890) Los Encinos and program (940) Sundowners Rtmnt Ctr revenues to adjust the BCAP Round III revenues with expenditures.
 
I.
Pct. #3 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer form Precinct #3 Road & Bridge to Precinct #3 Golf View Estates Phase I & II in the amount of $1,830.85.
 
J.
Pct. #3 BCAP (1312):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. #3 BCAP III Basham #14 Revenue, Pct. #3 BCAP III Basham #18 Revenue and Pct. #3 BCAP III Hilda S/D #2 Revenue to Pct. #3 BCAP III Ariel Hinojosa S/D Revenue and Pct. #3 BCAP III La Suena S/D Revenue to adjust the BCAP Round III revenues with expenditures.
 
K.
Pct. #4 C.O. 2010 A&B Series (1342):
Approval of 2011 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from various programs (038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 043, 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 056, 067, 068, 072, 073, and 074) to (program 036 - $181,961.80) and to Dickerson Pond (program 048 - $53,206.44) in the total amount of $235,168.24
 
4.
Planning Department:
 
A.
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
District Attorney:
Approval of July 2011 Checks Processing Fee Report.
 
B.
District Attorney:
Approval of August 2011 Checks Processing Fee Report.
 
6.
Right of Way - Permits:
 
A.
North Alamo Water Supply:
Approximately 500' going east from Mile 6W on the south side of Mile 16N- Bore- Maria Rodriguez-3/4" service connection

Homero Alvarez d/b/a Alvarez Construction:
Proposed 72 inch storm line shall be installed east to west approximately 35 feet south of the Ridge Road centerline crossing Cesar Chavez Road 50 foot right-of-way.
 
B.
Transtelco, Inc.:
From the northwest corner of the intersection of FM 494 and 5494 Wing Road west approximately 1200' we will attach new aerial cable to existing poles.  From that point, we will bury 1-1.9" SDR 11 HDPE duct west another 113' to intercept an existing Transtelco Handhole as shown in the attached drawings.
 
7.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
Acct# Payer Amt
P6190.00.000.0035.00 David Crook Attorney At Law $2641.32
Q7010.02.000.0034.00 Maritza Pena $5000.00
 
8.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
Fire Marshal's Office:
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the annual membership and annual dues to the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) for the Fire Marshal, Juan Martinez and the Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, Wesley Bradley in the total amount of $220.00.
 
9.
Headstart:
 
A.
Approval of Program Financial Report:  August 2011
 
B.
Approval of Program Information Report (PIR)
 
C.
Approval of Hidalgo County Head Start Program 2011-2012 Area Distribution
 
D.
Approval of Special Services Report:  August 2011
 
E.
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Served:  August 2011
 
F.
Approval of Children's Applications for 2011-2012
 
10.
Urban County:
 
A.
Request for approval of two (2) applicants in the City of Edcouch area under the HOME Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
11.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
Monthly collection reports for July and August 2011.
   
OFFICE FEES & COST MONTH
The Hon. Bobby Contreras, Justice of the Peace $              75,117.96   July 2011
The Hon. Charlie Espinoza, Justice of the Peace $            125,247.60 July 2011
The Hon. Joel Quintanilla, Comm. Pct.1, Delta Lake Park $                1,316.00 July 2011
The Hon. Celestino Avila Jr., Constable Precinct No. 1 $                   240.00 July 2011
The Hon. Larry Gallardo, Constable Precinct No. 3 $                1,870.00 July 2011
Mr. Juan Martinez, Fire Marshal $                6,335.50 July 2011
Ms. Angie Chapa, Law Librarian $                1,345.50 July 2011
The Hon. Armando Barrera Jr., Tax Assessor/Collector $         2,403,950.02 July 2011
The Hon. Hector Palacios, Comm. Pct. 2, Swimming Pool $                   399.50 July 2011
The Hon. Hector Palacios, Comm. Pct. 2, Swimming Pool $                     56.50 August 2011
The Hon. Jose M. Flores, Comm. Pct. 3, Anzaldua's Park $                   612.00 August 2011
The Hon. Eddie Guerra, Constable Precinct No. 4 $                   420.00 August 2011
Chief Deputy Constable, Daniel Marichalar Pct. No. 5 $                   560.00 August 2011
 
B.
Approval of the monthly financial statements for the month of August 2011.
 
12.
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 $ 51,679.17 for the period of 09/01-15/2011 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
1.  Approval to transfer $441,470.93  to the Hidalgo County Claims Bank Account for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Claims paid for period 09/03/2011 to 09/16/2011.
09/03-09/2011 $188,744.18
09/10-16/2011 $252,726.75
TOTAL $441,470.93
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
13.
Purchasing Dept:
Notes:
A.  FOR ANY CONTRACTS(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.
Elections Department:
Acceptance and approval to pay Invoice #15216 (PO #660949) as submitted by Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. (SSCI) awarded vendor with TCPN Contract #R5068 in connection with asbestos abatement and monitoring services for the  Elections Department main office located at 101 S. 10th ave. in Edinburg in the amount of $9,844.01 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
 
B.
Acceptance and approval of payment for the JP Morgan Travel Card Program in the total amount of $1224.72.
 
C.
Requesting authority to enter into a 12-month software renewal maintenance agreement with (ESRI) Environmental Systems Research Institution awarded vendor through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resource contract #DIR-SDD-1637 for the Information Technology Department through the following requisition #202836 for the following services. Effective dates below: (1-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336)
Software Maintenance Effective Date Price
ArcInfo Concurrent Use Primary Maintenance 10/04/2011 - 10/03/2012 $2,985.00
ArcInfo Concurrent Use Secondary Maintenance 10/04/2011 - 10/03/2012 $1,194.00
ArcView Single Use Primary Maintenance 10/04/2011 - 10/03/2012 $398.00
ArcView Single Use Secondary Maintenance 10/04/2011 - 10/03/2012 $299.00
ArcView Single Use Secondary Maintenance 10/04/2011 - 10/03/2012 $299.00
ArcView Single Use Secondary Maintenance 10/04/2011 - 10/03/2012 $299.00
ArcGIS Server Advanced Enterprise Up to Four Cores Maintenance 10/04/2011 - 10/03/2012 $9,950.00
ArcGIS Server Standard Enterprise up to Four Cores Staging Server Maintenance 06/01/2012 - 10/03/2012 $849.73
 
D.
Pct. #1:
Requesting approval to enter into a 12-month license support center/remote support subscriber agreement with bigWebApps for the Precinct 1 Department in the amount of $2,094.40/year through the following requisition #201073 effective: upon approval (1-1200-431-00-121-004-0-336).
 
E.
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice #4692 in the amount of $6,975.00 amid Work Authorization No. 002-PO#657600 for Mile 12½  North Road, from FM 88, East To Mile 4 West Road and Invoice #4693 amid Work Authorization No. 003-PO#657599 for Mile 6 North & Anastasia Road in the amount of $4,905.00 with Guzman & Munoz Engineering And Surveying, Inc.-Contract #C-11-111-04-19 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
 
F.
Cooperative Agreements:
1.  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.  Ratification for approval to utilize Facility Solutions Group (FSG) through TASB Buy Board contract #368-10 for Solar / LED Lights.
 
G.
1.  Requesting authority to exercise the additional One (1) Year option to extend as provided in the current contract for: "PIT RUN CALICHE" (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, under the same rates, terms and conditions with: ROY'S HAULING SERVICES - effective 11/18/11 - 11/17/12.

2.  Requesting approval of a "clarification/correction" to WA#1 and Attachment C-Work Schedule with L&G Engineering Laboratory, LLC., reflecting incorrect Contract #C-11-026-04-12 (approved by CC on 07/05/11), to reflect the correct Contract #C-11-062-04-12 in connection to the "On-Call" Professional Laboratory Services Agreement for Hidalgo County Pct. #4. for Project: (Rogers Rd & Mile 11) 

3.  Requesting approval of payment for Inv.#7636 (Final) in the amount of $1,500.00 submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. in connection with contract #C-10-072a-03-30 (WA#1) (PO #640553) in connection to "on-call" Paved/Unpaved Projects within Hidalgo County Precinct #4 - Project: "Mile 25 North Rd from US 281 East", with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment.
 
H.
Seeking approval of Change Order No. 1 with contractor Asago Construction for Balli Estates Subdivision, Pct. No. 1 reflecting an increase in the amount of $75,700.75 due to relocation of existing ACP/FB, treating of subgrade, and return of ACP/FB networking du to testing showing subgrade with PI greater that 20 as submitted through project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group (C-CAP-11-127-05-23).
 
I.
Acceptance and approval of Invoice # 11323886 in the amount of $6,982.68, from L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for "On Call Services for MPO and HCRMA Representation," C-11-054-04-12.
 
J.
Requesting approval to exercise the County's option to renew the one (1) year extension as provided in the current contract for "Cabling-Installation-Time-Materials-Other Services-Hidalgo County", under the same rates, terms and conditions with Starr Telecommunications to be effective as of November 1, 2011 thru October 31, 2012.
 
K.
Pct. 2:
Requesting approval of R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation (Contract #C-10-376-12-14) on the following:

Project Description Invoice # PO #
El Gato Road Project 3042 659626
McColl Road II-Offisite Drain Ditch 3047 663158

subject to Auditor's review and processing procedures completed and authority for County Treasurer to issue payment.
 
L.
Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new copier (capital) lease agreement through our membership participation with (TASB) Texas Association School Board Buy Board awarded vendor IKON Office Solutions, Inc. contract #379-11 through requisition #201709 in the amount of $98.00/month (lease) plus $47.50/month (maintenance) for JP PCT 4, PL 1. effective upon approval; (1-1242-412-00-060-001-0-780 and 1-1100-412-00-067-001-0-432).
 
M.
Pct. #2:
Requesting approval of Construction Change Order No.1 increase in the amount of $9,476.40 with Mission Paving Company, Inc. (Contracted vendor for "El Dora Road Street & Drainage Improvements") reflecting change due to contractor awarded drainage portion of project and needs to provide traffic control for the work being performed, with authority for County Judge to execute document.
 
N.
Requesting approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the first of two (2) one (1) year renewals in the current contract/agreement under the same rates, terms and conditions for "Hidalgo County- Quality Claims Administrator Services For Workers Compensation with TriStar Management.
 
O.
Human Resources / Civil Service Department:
Requesting authority to enter into a 12-month premium plus maintenance agreement for estudio520 with Office Communications Systems/Toshiba Business Solutions through requisition #202992 in the total amount of $910.00/year-effective: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 (1-1100-415-50-190-002-0-432):
 
P.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Department for:
"Chief Physician Services" RFQ# 12-14-00-00-YSI &;
"Licensed Professional Psychologist" RFP# 12-15-00-00-YSI.
 
Q.
Requesting approval to enter into a 12-month license support center/remote support subscriber agreement with Cisco Webex, LLC for the (I. T.) Information Technology Department for the amount of $150.00/month through requisition #202601 effective: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 (1-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336):
 
R.
Requesting approval of payment for Inv.#7597(Final) in the amount of $5,200.00 submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. in connection with contract #C-08-380-11-04(PO #617432)- for the (Subdividing of Land) "Primary Care and Substance Abuse Facility"with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment.
 
S.
Elections Department:
Requesting approval & authority to enter into (3) years of commercial alarm monitoring services for (Burglar, Panic, Low Batt) and execute required commercial alarm monitoring agreement with Superior Alarms for the Elections Department located at 101 10th St. in Edinburg Texas through the requisition #199493 in the amount of $180.00/yr.  
 
T.
Requesting authority to exercise the Second (2nd) & Final Year of the additional two (2) one (1) year periods as provided in the current contract for: "Repairs, Removal & Installation of Mobile Radios, Computers and Other Emergency Miscellaneous Equipment" (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with: VIDEO SOUNDS & LIGHT, INC. - effective 09/28/11 - 09/27/12.