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Agenda for CC CONSENT

AGENDA
CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
March 27, 2012
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 at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
2012 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
2012 - Historical Commission (1100)
 
B.
2012 - Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service (1100)
 
C.
2012 - TX Agrilife Ext. Services (1100)
 
D.
2012 - Human Services (1100)
 
E.
2012 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
 
F.
2012 - WIC (1292)
 
G.
2012 - I. T. Department (1100)
 
H.
2012 - H.I.D.T.A. (1254)
 
I.
2012 - J.P. 1/1 (1100)
 
J.
2012 - J.P. 2/1 (1100)
 
K.
2012 - J.P. 4/1 (1100)
 
L.
2012 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
 
M.
2012 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
 
N.
2012 - Pct. #3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
 
3.
2012 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Constable Pct. 2 (1100):
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency to Constable Pct. 2 in the amount of $39,480.79.
 
B.
Pct. #1 BCAP (1312):
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer within Pct. 1 BCAP from various accounts (progs 120,181,185,228,804,895,362,687,688,860,896,932) to Mid-Valley Estates (prog 461) in the total amount of $68,232.64.
 
4.
Planning Department:
 
A.
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)

2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
5.
Right of Way - Permits:
 
A.
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
1.  Approximately 1,356' of 4" PVC Pipe on the east side of Zamorano St north of mile 9.5N- Line Ext. NAWS
2.  Imperial Sub L19 (493 WS/N 107)- Bore- Luis Ramirez; 3/4" service connection
 
 
6.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
Acct# Payer Amt
A1769.00.000.0009.00 Wells Fargo $2515.03
O0555.00.000.0040.00 Chase $2825.80
Q7010.02.000.0016.00 Armando Barrera $5000.00
T1017.00.000.0009.00 Martin Alexis $2681.37
T3075.00.000.006A.00 Fern Properties $5180.96
 
7.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
398th District Court:
Approval to pay 2012 membership renewal to the National Association of Women Judges for Judge Aida Salinas Flores in the amount of $200.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
Texas Agrilife Extension Services:
Approval to pay an additional $30.00 in 2012 annual membership dues for Barbara Storz to the American Society for Horticultural Science, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.
Texas Agrilife Extension Services:
Approval to pay 2012 annual membership dues in the amount of 75.00 to the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) for Barbara Storz, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
D.
District Attorney:
Approval to pay the 2012 TIBA Membership Dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
8.
Urban County:
 
A.
Request approval to enter into one (1) "Homebuyer Assistance Program" Contract under the Home Program. 
 
B.
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Edcouch and one (1) applicant in the City of Progreso under the HOME Homeowner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
9.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
Monthly collection reports for January and February 2012.
 
OFFICE FEES & COST MONTH
The Hon. Arturo Guajardo, Hidalgo County Clerk $                         512,099.34 January 2012
The Hon. Jose M. Flores, Comm. Pct. 3, Anzaldua's Park $                                820.00 February 2012
The Hon. Eddie Guerra, Constable Precinct No. 4 $                                980.00 February 2012
 
B.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of February 2012
 
10.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
Self-Funded Workers' Comp. (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 74,589.83 for the period of March 1-15, 2012 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
1.  Approval to transfer $692,638.48  to the Hidalgo County Claims Bank Account for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Claims paid for period 03/03/12 to 03/16/12.
03/03-09/2012 $359,040.76
03/10-16/2012 $333,597.72
TOTAL $692,638.48
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
11.
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.
WIC:
Acceptance and approval of training services proposal submitted by (WCT) World Class Training for "The 21st Century Supervisor" for the provision of services for WIC employees on Wednesday, April 18, and Friday, April 20, 2012 (2 Full Days) at the Mcallen Chamber of Commerce (subject to change) in Mcallen, Texas including authority for County Judge or Court member to sign document/proposal as required by WCT in the amount of $3,450.00 thru requisition 212895.
 
B.

1.  Request approval for Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $62,343.36 submitted by Alpha Building Corp awarded JOC through HCDE-Choice Facility Partners; Pursuant to action taken by CC on 10/18/2011 for proposed Renovations and Additions to Elections Warehouse (Project #2011-147-09-20-MSS) and as certified by project architect Dannenbaum Engineering.
 
2.  Requesting approval of Change Directive No. 1 in connection with the "Renovations and Additions to Elections Warehouse" submitted by contracted architect, Mr. Steve McGarraugh, AIA, Dannenbaum Engineering, for Alpha Building Corporation project awarded JOC vendor with authority for County Judge or Court member to execute document.
 
C.
Requesting authority to exercise the final year renewal option as provided under the current contract for "Roadway Light Fixtures and Maintenance" for Precinct #1 and Precinct #3, under the same rates, terms and conditions with Lumatec Lighting Services. (C-11-017-03-15).
 
D.
Requesting authority to exercise the First (1st) Year of the additional Two (2) One (1) Year options to extend/renew as provided in the current contract# C-10-069-03-30 for: "DNA Testing Lab Services" for the  Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, under the same rates, terms and conditions with ORCHID CELLMARK, INC.
 
E.
Authority to exercise the additional sixty (60) days extension option as provided under current contract for "Sign Language Interpreters-Non-Courtroom" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Gloria Flores Interpreting Services. E-11-107-03-15
 
F.
Requesting approval to exercise the County's option to renew the second year (2nd) of the two (2)-one(1) year extension as provided in the current  contracts for "Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche)" with Frontera Materials and Martin Marietta as follow,  under the same rate, terms and conditions:

Frontera Materials:
E-11-135-04-19-Precincts #2 & 3 (aka C-10-088-04-27)
E-11-135A-04-19-Precincts #1-3-4 (aka C-10-088A-04-27)

Martin Marietta:
E-135B-04-19-Precincts 1 & 4 (aka C-10-088B-04-27)
E-11-135C-04-19-Precinct 2 (aka C-10-088C-04-27)

 
G.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
1. Invoice No. 11324059- $82,250.00 for "La Homa ROW"- C-11-312-02-07
2. Invoice No. 11324063- $22,671.68 for "Mile 2 North (From Moorefield Rd to La Homa Rd)"- C-11-195-06-28
3. Invoice No. 11324067- $33,088.80 for "FM 681 Project; From FM 2221/FM 492"-C-09-192A-06-08;
4. Invoice No. 11324068- $14,670.77 for "FM 681 From FM 2221 to SH 107"-C-09-192-06-08;
  
 
H.
Requesting approval to exercise the County's option to renew the one (1) year extension as provided in the current contract for  "Traffic Road Signs & Miscellaneous Equipment" under Contract as follow, under the same rates, terms and conditions:
 
C-11-027-03-28-Delta Specialties Signs  & Supplies
C-11-027A-03-28-Custom Products Corporation
C-11-027B-03-28-Pathmark Traffic Products Of Texas
 
I.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, draft requirement agreement, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County  Precinct 4 "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Galvanized Fence" RFB No. 2012-079-04-18-YZV
 
J.
Approval for Comdata Corporation Services, Inc. to add/delete additional fuel card(s) and/or driver(s) for:

 1. Facilities Management (add fuel card users ) 

 2. Precinct No. 2 County Wide Shop (delete fuel card user)