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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
B.
2012 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
C.
2012 - Sheriff's Office (1342)
D.
2012 - Sheriffs Department (1100)
E.
2012 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
F.
2012 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100)
G.
2012 - Texas Agrilife Extension (1287)
H.
2012 - Fire Marshal (1100)
I.
2012 - District Attorney's Office - DA Civil Litigation Account (1100)
J.
K.
2012 - Pct. #1 Adm. (1200)
L.
2012 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
M.
2012 - Pct. #2 CRC South Tower (1100)
N.
2012 - Pct. #2 Sanitation (1100)
O.
2012 - Pct. #3 Sanitation (1100)
P.
2012 - Pct. #3 Parks (1100)
Q.
2012 - Pct. #4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
R.
2012 - Pct. #4 Parks (1100)
S.
2012 - Pct. #4 Rd Maint. (1200)
3.
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)
4.
A.
District Clerk
Approval of September 2012 Monthly Fee Report.
B.
District Clerk
Approval of October 2012 Monthly Fee Report.
5.
Membership Dues:
A.
398th District Court:
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the American Judges Association for Judge Aida Salinas Flores in the amount of $150.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by county Auditor.
B.
Elections Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2013 membership dues to the Texas Association of Elections Administrators (TAEA) for Yvonne Ramon in the amount of $150.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
6.
Auditor's Office:
A.
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of October 2012.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
7.
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.
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under current contract for Hidalgo County-"Laboratory Services," under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
B.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #1102707-10 in the amount of $49,461.51 submitted by CAS Companies in connection with the "Hidalgo County Morgue Renovation" Project amid PO#663746 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #1223400-2 in the amount of $113,472.08 as submitted by CAS Companies LP in connection with the "Renovations and Annex of Modular Buildings" Project.
D.
Seeking ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 1 with contractor 2GS, LLC for Acevedo #4 Subdivision, Pct. No. 3 reflecting construction of 10 additional safety end treatments resulting in an increase of $8,000.00 as submitted through project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering (C-CAP-12-138-07-24).
E.
Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 9 R1 in the amount of $317,952.41 from D. Wilson Construction Co. awarded contractor for the, "Construction of the Sheriff's Office Substation in the Pct 1 Area", and as certified for payment by project architect, Gignac & Associates-C-11-032-01-20.
F.
Requesting a sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided under Exhibit A-Terms and Conditions for the "Lease of Parcels for Citizens Collection Sites: One (1) in Donna and One (1) in Mercedes for Precinct No. 1, so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process is completed. (Contracts-#E-11-304-11-15-Ray Jones and E-11-304A-11-15-Richard Cohrs).
G.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #11324291 in the amount of $16,000.00 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers under Contract #C-07-451-12-26-PO#596375 through Work Authorization #1 for professional engineering services for the month of October 2012 in connection to "FM 493 North" project with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
H.
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first (1st) year of the two (2)-one(1) year renewal as provided with N.T.C. Drug Testing Services Inc. for the provision of "Drug and Alcohol Testing For Hidalgo County Employees", under the same rates, terms and conditions with renewal effective date of January 1, 2013 with ending date of December 31, 2013.
I.
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, 2013.