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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING August 14, 2012 9:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held at Edinburg Council Chambers, 415 W. University Drive, 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.
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" and authority to sumbit letter of engagement
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to sumbit letter of engagement
B.
Approval of Resolution in Support of Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Tier 4 Category which includes Regional Healthcare Partnership Region 5.
C.
Public Defenders Office:
Approval to advertise/hire for the following position, Administration Assistant I at $22,216.00.
Approval to advertise/hire for the following position, Administration Assistant I at $22,216.00.
D.
Status Update on the Courthouse Portable Building Project and Authority to Proceed as Directed
6.
County Judge's Office:
A.
Presentation of the upcoming Hidalgo County Blood Drive by Richard Pinon.
B.
Presentation by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) on low interest emergency disaster loans due to drought for eligible applicants in Hidalgo County.
C.
Update on Regional Transportation invitation involving TxDot
7.
District Attorney's Office - Roy Cazares:
A.
District Attorney (1100):
1. Approval to create the following full-time positions:
2. Approval to authorize auto allowance in the amount of $2,000.00 to one (1) Assistant District Attorney II position, slot no. 0099.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to create the following full-time positions:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Grade |
| 0099 | Assistant District Attorney II | 14 |
| 0100 | Administrative Assistant I | 04 |
2. Approval to authorize auto allowance in the amount of $2,000.00 to one (1) Assistant District Attorney II position, slot no. 0099.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
8.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Approval to delete the following full-time position:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to delete the following full-time position:
| Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| 0009 | Chief Administrator | 18 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
1. Approval to accept a donation from OXY USA, Inc. in the amount of $1,500.00.
2. Authorization and approval to transfer the amount of $1,500.00 to the Sheriff's Budget (Account No. 2-1100-421-00-280-001-0-745).
2. Authorization and approval to transfer the amount of $1,500.00 to the Sheriff's Budget (Account No. 2-1100-421-00-280-001-0-745).
9.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #1 (1284):
Approval to submit Resolution for the Local Border Security Program FY 2012 (LBSP-12) Grant to the Texas Ranger Division, TX DPS as required by the Grant (grant acceptance was approved by court on 8/7/12)
Approval to submit Resolution for the Local Border Security Program FY 2012 (LBSP-12) Grant to the Texas Ranger Division, TX DPS as required by the Grant (grant acceptance was approved by court on 8/7/12)
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.
1. Requesting authorization to submit the renewal grant application for the Prenatal FY 13 grant in the amount of $165,909.00 for the period of 09/01/12 to 08/31/13.
2. Requesting authorization to submit the renewal grant application for the Child Health FY 13 grant in the amount of $34,833.00 for the period of 09/01/12 to 08/31/13.
2. Requesting authorization to submit the renewal grant application for the Child Health FY 13 grant in the amount of $34,833.00 for the period of 09/01/12 to 08/31/13.
C.
Requesting approval to accept the Memorandum of Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas School of Nursing. The aim of this Agreement is to establish an agreement for the exchange of information and for cooperative research between both institutions in the field of tuberculosis.
D.
Requesting authorization for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. to participate in a Professional Provider Network and Health Maintenance Organization Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
E.
Title V - Prenatal (1293):
Requesting authorization for Hidalgo County Treasurer's Office / Payroll Division to continue paying employees currently paid from the Title V - Prenatal grant contract which will end on 08/31/12. This request is to continue payroll from 09/01/12 until the FY 13 Title V Prenatal grant contract is received and accepted by Commissioner's Court.
Requesting authorization for Hidalgo County Treasurer's Office / Payroll Division to continue paying employees currently paid from the Title V - Prenatal grant contract which will end on 08/31/12. This request is to continue payroll from 09/01/12 until the FY 13 Title V Prenatal grant contract is received and accepted by Commissioner's Court.
11.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Urban County Program, on behalf of the City of Penitas, is requesting acceptance and approval to award the best valued proposal received from Facilities – USA, LLC., a job order contractor (an approved contract partner through TCPN annual contract #R5085), for the rehabilitation of the Penitas Library. The total cost is $108,846.55 utilizing UCP FY's 22 & 23 (2009 & 2010) Public Facilities line item.
B.
Requesting authorization to amend the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) contract with Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) and the Hidalgo County Urban County Program. The amendment would increase the current contract amount of $ 875,014.46 by $595.45. The amended contract amount for CCRGV will be $ 875,609.91. The amendment will increase both the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing categories and would help Catholic Charities pay for expenditures that exceeded their current contract.
12.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
13.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
1. WIC (1292)
a. Approval of the following personnel actions:
a. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Slot No. | Position | Grade |
| Delete | 0015 | Registered Dietitian I | 12 |
| Delete | 0243 | Lactation Consultant | 14 |
| Create | 0245 | Registered Dietitian II | 14 |
| Create | 0246 | Peer Counselor Manager | 06 |
b. Approval of revised salary schedule.
2. Approval of proclamation declaring the month of "August 2012 as World Breastfeeding Awareness Month" in Hidalgo County along with the State of Texas.
2. Approval of proclamation declaring the month of "August 2012 as World Breastfeeding Awareness Month" in Hidalgo County along with the State of Texas.
14.
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
A.
Authorization to purchase a 4.33 acre tract of land out of Lot 78, Block 4, La Homa Ranch Citrus Groves Unit No.1 S/D through a Tax Sale. (Pct. #3 Drainage Equipment Yard)
B.
Authorization for County Judge to sign Closing Documents for FM 681 & FM 2221 Project, Parcels 12 and 13.
C.
Authorization for County Judge to Execute Deed Acceptance from Hidalgo County Irrigation District #1 for the 10th Street Road Project (Parcel#'s 22,18A,14,12, & 11).
15.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
Request acceptance and approval of Change Order No.3 with decrease in the amount of $12,821.65, with Saenz Utility Contractor, Ltd (#C-11-044A-06-28) contracted vendor for "Tower Road Phase I Project", reason due to reconciliation of quanitities, with authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute document.
16.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
Consideration and possible action on Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County, the City of Alton and the Alton TIRZ Board to meet the requirements of the Texas Attorney General for the issuance of bonds for public improvements in the City of Alton.
17.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Authorization to purchase equipment for the Enhanced JP Collection Project using the Justice Court Technology Fund.
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
HIDTA US Justice (1254)
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into HIDTA US Justice Fund in the amount of $150,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into HIDTA US Justice Fund in the amount of $150,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
2.
Probate Court (1243):
Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,700.00 for the Probate Court.
Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,700.00 for the Probate Court.
3.
Court Reporter (1239):
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Court Reporter Fund (1239) in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund court reporter services.
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Court Reporter Fund (1239) in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund court reporter services.
4.
Pct #4 Rd. Maint. (1200):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Precinct #4 Rd. Maint. (program 007) in the amount of $385,596.00(Sale of two tracts of real property to HCDD#1 ).
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Precinct #4 Rd. Maint. (program 007) in the amount of $385,596.00(Sale of two tracts of real property to HCDD#1 ).
18.
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.
Presentation for acceptance and approval of 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 to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
a) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4.
a.
Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;
b. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court of four (4) professional engineering and surveying firms from the County's approved "pools" as graded and evaluated by Hidalgo County Executive Office in connection with engaging one point of contact professional for the: Review and Verification/Guard Rail Installations in Areas Designated by HC and Related Tasks.
Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;
b. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court of four (4) professional engineering and surveying firms from the County's approved "pools" as graded and evaluated by Hidalgo County Executive Office in connection with engaging one point of contact professional for the: Review and Verification/Guard Rail Installations in Areas Designated by HC and Related Tasks.
| Total | R. Guiterrez | DOS Logistics & DOS Land Surveying | Dannenbaum Engineering | HALFF |
| Evaluator 1 | 89 | 97 | 90 | 92 |
| Ranking |
c. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering/surveying services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ________________________________for: the provision of engineering/surveying services for: The Review and Verification/Guard Rail Installation in Areas Designated by Hidalgo County and Related Tasks".
B.
Pct. 1
1.
Requesting to rescind action previously taken on items a and b of AI#30484 dated January 24, 2012 in connection to the Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Delta Lake Irrigation District for the purposes of irrigating approximately 30 acres of Delta Lake Park Grounds since the Delta Lake Irrigation District's conclusion (pursuant to their current water situation they are facing themselves an ILA w/HC would not be practical at this time-only serving its current customers).
2.
a. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County Of Hidalgo and Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District for the provision of assisting the School District in constructing two walking trails as identified under the following line item;
b. Acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project: provision of assistance by Hidalgo County to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District for the construction of two walking trails on the District campuses identified as Ybarra Middle School and Truan Middle School pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as stated above.
3.
Request to Hidalgo County Auditor with approval to process and issue immediate check(s) prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) (see supporting documentation) through PO#s 678781-925.00 and 678780-$950.00 respectively issued to Mr. Anthony Covacevich-Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Construction Of A New Constable Building-Pct. #1" and the "Parking Lot/Off-Site Drainage" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c).
19.
Open Forum
20.
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.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Claim of Faustino Jaime
21.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Claim of Faustino Jaime
22.
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
23.
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
24.
Adjourn