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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING December 28, 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.
Open Forum
6.
County Judge's Office:
A.
1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement by and among City of La Villa, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Villa, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
2. Appointment of board member(s) to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Villa Board of Directors.
2. Appointment of board member(s) to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Villa Board of Directors.
B.
Discussion, consideration, and approval of Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and Grand Rapids Foam Technologies
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" and authority to submit letter of engagement
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement
B.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
1) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
2) Update on Courthouse Portable Building Project, other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
1) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
2) Update on Courthouse Portable Building Project, other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
C.
Discussion, consideration and action approving Resolution 2012-01 Annexing and De-Annexing property from the Tax Increment Re-investment Zone (TIRZ) #1 in City of Hidalgo
D.
Request for use of Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2013 Mock Trail Competition to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 and Monday, January 28, 2013 (evening)
E.
Approval to process payment of claims from Ricardo Palacios, Attorney at Law totaling $ 6,535.00 in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants; (due to statute of limitations to bill county have expired), with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
F.
Texas Agrilife Extension:
1. Requesting permission to allow Brad Cowan to travel to San Antonio, Texas to attend the Beltwide Cotton Conference on January 07-10, 2013
2. Requesting permission to allow Barbara Storz to travel to College Station, Texas to attend the 2013 Texas A & M AgriLife Conference on January 07-09, 2013
1. Requesting permission to allow Brad Cowan to travel to San Antonio, Texas to attend the Beltwide Cotton Conference on January 07-10, 2013
2. Requesting permission to allow Barbara Storz to travel to College Station, Texas to attend the 2013 Texas A & M AgriLife Conference on January 07-09, 2013
G.
Executive Office/Pct. 4 Rd Maint./Pct. 4 BCAP (1100/1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Administrative Assistant V position, Slot No. 0015 (Executive Office), budgeted salary $49,020.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2. Approval to transfer the following employee as follows:
3. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Sp/Proj Coord position, Slot No. 0003 (Pct. 4 Rd Maint) & 0001 (Pct. 4 BCAP), budgeted salary $54,381.00, effective 01/01/2013.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Administrative Assistant V position, Slot No. 0015 (Executive Office), budgeted salary $49,020.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2. Approval to transfer the following employee as follows:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Emp. # | Dept | Slot # | Position Title | Budgeted Salary | Dept | Slot # | Proposed Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 026174 | Pct. 4 Rd Maint/Pct. 4 BCAP | 0003 &0001 | Sp/Proj Coord | $54,381.00 | Executive Office | 0015 | Administrative Asst V | $49,020.00 |
3. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Sp/Proj Coord position, Slot No. 0003 (Pct. 4 Rd Maint) & 0001 (Pct. 4 BCAP), budgeted salary $54,381.00, effective 01/01/2013.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
8.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #2 (1100):
1. Approval to reset the salary to the following regular full-time position (effective 1/1/2013):
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to reset the salary to the following regular full-time position (effective 1/1/2013):
| Slot No. | Position Title | Current Step | Reset Step |
| 0002 | Chief Deputy Constable I | S2 | S6 |
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
Constable Pct. #2:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2013 Grant with the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Approval of Resolution
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2013 Grant with the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Approval of Resolution
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents
C.
Constable Pct. 3:
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of resolution authorizing the submission of application and allowing participation in the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2013.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of resolution authorizing the submission of application and allowing participation in the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2013.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
D.
Constable Pct. 3:
Texas 1033 Surplus Program
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Constable Pct. 3 to apply for Texas 1033 Surplus Program.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and received equipment under Texas 1033 Surplus Program, with the selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
Texas 1033 Surplus Program
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Constable Pct. 3 to apply for Texas 1033 Surplus Program.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and received equipment under Texas 1033 Surplus Program, with the selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
E.
Constable Pct. 3:
Discussion, consideration, and approval for FSLA Exempt, Constable Pct. 3 Chief Deputy Constable employee to participate and receive cash payment - compensation for overtime hours worked in Operation Border Star (LBSP) and Operation Stone Garden GRANT funded operations, fiscal year 2013. Action to be limited to the grantor agency/institution providing Hidalgo County 100% reimbursement of overtime salaries / wages and applicable fringe benefits as set forth on grant specifications.
Discussion, consideration, and approval for FSLA Exempt, Constable Pct. 3 Chief Deputy Constable employee to participate and receive cash payment - compensation for overtime hours worked in Operation Border Star (LBSP) and Operation Stone Garden GRANT funded operations, fiscal year 2013. Action to be limited to the grantor agency/institution providing Hidalgo County 100% reimbursement of overtime salaries / wages and applicable fringe benefits as set forth on grant specifications.
F.
Constable Pct. #4:
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Invoice Amount |
| Video Sound & Lights | 11-3950 | 7/7/2011 | $59.90 |
| Video Sound & Lights | 11-4009 | 7/8/2011 | $89.95 |
| Video Sound & Lights | 11-4047 | 8/1/2011 | $95.90 |
| Video Sound & Lights | 11-4143 | 8/25/2011 | $29.95 |
| Video Sound & Lights | 11-4182 | 9/1/2011 | $514.75 |
| Video Sound & Lights | 11-4237 | 10/13/2011 | $89.85 |
9.
District Courts:
A.
370th District Court (1100):
1. Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions, effective 1/1/2013:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions, effective 1/1/2013:
| Slot No. | Position Title | 2013 Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Total Adjustment |
| 0002 | Court Coordinator | 63,860.00 | 67,000.00 | 3,140.00 |
| 0003 | Assistant Coordinator | 61,800.00 | 65,000.00 | 3,200.00 |
| 0004 | Bailiff | 55,064.00 | 56,500.00 | 1,436.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
10.
County Courts at Law:
A.
County Court At Law #8:
1. Approval to set the salaries for the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2013:
2. Approval to authorize interpreter pay to one (1) Bailiff position, slot no. 0005, in the amount of $3,000.00.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to set the salaries for the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2013:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 0003 | Court Coordinator | 55,000.00 |
| 0004 | Assistant Court Coordinator | 45,000.00 |
| 0005 | Bailiff | 55,000.00 |
2. Approval to authorize interpreter pay to one (1) Bailiff position, slot no. 0005, in the amount of $3,000.00.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule.
11.
Justices of the Peace:
A.
J.P. 4/1:
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $100.00 for the receipt of a counterfeit $100 bill.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $100.00 for the receipt of a counterfeit $100 bill.
12.
District Attorney's Office - Roy Cazares:
A.
DA State Supplement (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/Rate of Pay |
| T007 | Clerk I | $17,636./yr $8.48/hr |
| T008 | Clerk I | $18,564.00/yr $8.925/hr |
| T009 | Clerk I | $18,564.00/yr $8.925/hr |
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
B.
HIDTA Task Force Grant (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251)/ HIDTA US Treasury (1252)/ HIDTA US Justice (1254):
1. Approval of 2013 HIDTA Task Force - US Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1252) and approval of overtime pay.
2. Approval of 2013 HIDTa Task Force - US Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1254).
3. Approval of 2013 HIDTA Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1251).
4. Approval to delete the following positions, effective 01/01/2013:
5. Approval of salary increases and redistribution of funds, as listed on Exhibit A.
6. Approval of the revised salary schedules.
1. Approval of 2013 HIDTA Task Force - US Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1252) and approval of overtime pay.
2. Approval of 2013 HIDTa Task Force - US Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1254).
3. Approval of 2013 HIDTA Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1251).
4. Approval to delete the following positions, effective 01/01/2013:
| Action | Program | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | HIDTA Grant (1291) | G005 | Criminal Investigator II | $44,600.00 |
| Delete | HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251) | G005 | Criminal Investigator II | $9,421.00 |
| Delete | HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251) | G012 | Administrataive Assistant III | $36,271.00 |
5. Approval of salary increases and redistribution of funds, as listed on Exhibit A.
6. Approval of the revised salary schedules.
C.
Approval to rescind, effective today, the collection of the $2.00 administrative fee being collected under the Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 102.072 "Administrative Fee" by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office on cash bonds.
D.
DA- Border Prosecution Grant (BPU) (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Border Prosecution Grant in the amount of $145,000.00, effective 01/01/13 to 08/31/13.
2. Approval of appropriation of the BPU Grant funds.
3. Approval of personnel actions as listed on Exhibit A
4. Approval of the 2013 salary schedule
1. Approval to accept the Border Prosecution Grant in the amount of $145,000.00, effective 01/01/13 to 08/31/13.
2. Approval of appropriation of the BPU Grant funds.
3. Approval of personnel actions as listed on Exhibit A
4. Approval of the 2013 salary schedule
E.
Crim DA's (1100)/ Civil Litigation (1100):
1. Approval of personnel actions as listed on exhibit "A."
2. Approval of revised salary schedules.
1. Approval of personnel actions as listed on exhibit "A."
2. Approval of revised salary schedules.
F.
DA- HB 65 (1223)/ Crim DA (1100):
1. Approval of 2013 District Attorney's Office Investigation HB65 Fund Budget.
2. Approval of certification of revenues for the BPU Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Investigation HB65 Fund (1223).
4. Approval of personnel actions as listed on exhibit "A" or exhibit "B".
5. Approval to create the following temporary part time positions not to exceed six (6) months:
1. Approval of 2013 District Attorney's Office Investigation HB65 Fund Budget.
2. Approval of certification of revenues for the BPU Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Investigation HB65 Fund (1223).
4. Approval of personnel actions as listed on exhibit "A" or exhibit "B".
5. Approval to create the following temporary part time positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/ Rate of Pay |
| T075 | Clerk I | $20,800.00 pr yr/ $10.00 pr hr |
| T076 | Clerk I | $20,800.00 pr yr/ $10.00 pr hr |
| T077 | Clerk I | $20,800.00 pr yr/ $10.00 pr hr |
| T078 | Clerk I | $20,800.00 pr yr/ $10.00 pr hr |
| T079 | Clerk I | $20,800.00 pr yr/ $10.00 pr hr |
| T080 | Clerk IV | $41,600.00 py yr $20.00 pr hr |
6. Approval of 2013 salary schedule.
G.
DA's Bad Checks (1222):
1. Approval of the 2013 District Attorney's Office Bad Checks budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds for the D.A. Bad Checks budget.
3. Approval to of the following personnel action(s):
1. Approval of the 2013 District Attorney's Office Bad Checks budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds for the D.A. Bad Checks budget.
3. Approval to of the following personnel action(s):
| Action | Pgrm | Slot No. |
Position Title |
Adopted Budgeted Salary |
Adopted % Allocation |
Proposed Salary |
Proposed Increase |
Proposed % Allocation |
| Increase | Bad Checks | 0003 | Developer & System Engineer | $75,594.00 | 100% | $77,000.00 | $1,406.00 | 100% |
| Increase | Bad Checks | 0007 | Administrative Assistant V | $44,583.00 | 100% | $47,800.00 | $3,217.00 | 100% |
| Increase/ % Change Distrib. | Crim DA | 0098 | Assistant District Attorney III | $51,117.00 | 82.79% | $68,500.00 | $5,783.00 | 100.% |
| Delete/ % Change Distrib. | Bad Checks | 0025 | $11,660.00 | 17.21% | 0.00 | $0.00 | 0% |
4. Approval of salary schedule.
13.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
County Clerk (1100)
1. Approval to create the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2013:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to create the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2013:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 0074 | Deputy County Clerk I | $26,014.00 |
| 0075 | Deputy County Clerk I | $26,014.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
County Clerk Record Archive (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary full time position(s) effective 01/01/13, not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary full time position(s) effective 01/01/13, not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/Rate of Pay |
| T016 | Assistant Deputy County Clerk | $20,800.00 per yr/ $10.00 per hr |
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
C.
Requesting Approval of 2013 Elected Official Bonds:
PABLO VILLARREAL for the following, payable to Public Official Bond for Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $100,000.00, Governor of the State of Texas in the amount of $100,000.00, and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 in the amount of $50,000.00.
A.C. CUELLAR - County Commissioner Precinct No. 1
GILBERTO SAENZ - Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1 Place 1
EDUARDO GUERRA - Constable Precinct No. 4
LAZARO GALLARDO JR. - Constable Precinct No. 3
MARTIN CANTU - Constable Precinct No. 2
LUIS J. GARZA - Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 3 Place 1
GUADALUPE "LUPE" TREVINO, Sheriff
JOE M. FLORES, County Commissioner Precinct No. 3
PABLO VILLARREAL for the following, payable to Public Official Bond for Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $100,000.00, Governor of the State of Texas in the amount of $100,000.00, and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 in the amount of $50,000.00.
A.C. CUELLAR - County Commissioner Precinct No. 1
GILBERTO SAENZ - Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1 Place 1
EDUARDO GUERRA - Constable Precinct No. 4
LAZARO GALLARDO JR. - Constable Precinct No. 3
MARTIN CANTU - Constable Precinct No. 2
LUIS J. GARZA - Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 3 Place 1
GUADALUPE "LUPE" TREVINO, Sheriff
JOE M. FLORES, County Commissioner Precinct No. 3
D.
Co Clerks (1100):
1. Approval of the following salary adjustments effective 1/01/2013:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule
County Clerk Record Archive (1100):
1. Approval of the following salary adjustments effective 1/01/2013:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of the following salary adjustments effective 1/01/2013:
| Slot | Position Title | 2013 Budgeted Salary | Proposed Salary | Increase |
| 0031 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0034 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0035 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0037 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0040 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,924.00 | 27,000.00 | 76.00 |
| 0044 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0045 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0047 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0051 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0052 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0054 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0057 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0061 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule
County Clerk Record Archive (1100):
1. Approval of the following salary adjustments effective 1/01/2013:
| Slot | Position Title | 2013 Budgeted Salary | Proposed Salary | Increase |
| 0002 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0005 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0006 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0008 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
| 0009 | Deputy County Clerk I | 26,014.00 | 27,000.00 | 986.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
14.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
Discussion and approval of 1115 Waiver Documents and/or 1115 Waiver Plan
C.
Health Adm/Pct. 4 Rd Maint. (1100/1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Executive Assistant IV position, Slot No. 0050, budgeted salary $60,655.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2. Approval to transfer the following employee as follows:
3. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Exec. Asst. for Community & Intergovernm'tl Rela., Slot No. 0069, budgeted salary $60,655.00, effective 01/01/2013.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Executive Assistant IV position, Slot No. 0050, budgeted salary $60,655.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2. Approval to transfer the following employee as follows:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Emp. # | Dept | Slot # | Position Title | Budgeted Salary | Dept | Slot # | Proposed Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 185663 | Pct. 4 Rd Maint | 0069 | Exec. Asst. for Community & Intergovernm'tl Rela | $60,655.00 | Health Adm | 0050 | Executive Asst IV | $60,655.00 |
3. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Exec. Asst. for Community & Intergovernm'tl Rela., Slot No. 0069, budgeted salary $60,655.00, effective 01/01/2013.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
15.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
WIC- March of Dimes:
1. Approval and acceptance of grant check from March of Dimes Community Award funds, in the amount of $2000.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for (July1, 2012 - December 31,2012) for the March of Dimes Community Funds.
3. Approval of Appropriation of funds.
1. Approval and acceptance of grant check from March of Dimes Community Award funds, in the amount of $2000.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for (July1, 2012 - December 31,2012) for the March of Dimes Community Funds.
3. Approval of Appropriation of funds.
16.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
A.
1. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Administrative Assistant II position, slot no. 0018, budgeted salary $33,013.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2. Approval to change the title of one (1) full-time CJIS Administrator position to Technical Operations Administrator, slot no. 0032, same salary. (Title change only)
3. Approval of the following salary increases, effective 01/01/2013:
4. Approval of revised salary schedule.
2. Approval to change the title of one (1) full-time CJIS Administrator position to Technical Operations Administrator, slot no. 0032, same salary. (Title change only)
3. Approval of the following salary increases, effective 01/01/2013:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Current Adopted/Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Variance |
| 0006 | Application Developer III | 57,462.00 | 64,462.00 | 7,000.00 |
| 0009 | Technician III | 32,769.00 | 37,769.00 | 5,000.00 |
| 0017 | Technician II | 28,094.00 | 30,594.00 | 2,500.00 |
| 0019 | Technician I | 24,087.00 | 26,587.00 | 2,500.00 |
| 0020 | Technician I | 24,087.00 | 26,587.00 | 2,500.00 |
| 0021 | Technician I | 24,087.00 | 26,587.00 | 2,500.00 |
| 0022 | Technical Specialist II | 44,583.00 | 49,583.00 | 5,000.00 |
| 0025 | GIS Operator IV | 52,132.00 | 55,632.00 | 3,500.00 |
| 0027 | Technician II | 28,094.00 | 30,594.00 | 2,500.00 |
4. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
Information Technology (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/ Rate of Pay |
| T037 | GIS Clerk | $18,720.00/yr $9.00/hr |
| T038 | GIS Clerk | $18,720.00/yr $9.00/hr |
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
17.
Indigent Defense - Isidro Sepulveda:
A.
Indigent Defense (1100):
1. Approval to reclassify the following full time position effective 1/01/2013:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule
1. Approval to reclassify the following full time position effective 1/01/2013:
| Slot | Emp# | Current Position Title | 2013 Budgeted Salary | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Salary |
| 0001 | 033871 | Program Manager | 62,646.00 | Indingent Defense Director | 70,000.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule
18.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering 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 Penitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) Penitas Street Improvement funds.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of
for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) City of Penitas, Street Improvements project located on Park Avenue in Penitas, Texas.
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 Penitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) Penitas Street Improvement funds.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| L&G Engineering | 92.34 | |
| Javier Hinojosa Engineering | 91.34 | |
| SAMES, Inc. | 89.67 |
for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) City of Penitas, Street Improvements project located on Park Avenue in Penitas, Texas.
B.
Requesting approval to cancel the award bid for the demolition and reconstruction of an existing structure in the City of Weslaco in the amount of $53,740.00 to G & G Contractors.
C.
Urban County Program, on behalf of the City of La Joya, is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with JCON Construction, LLC. for the La Joya Public Facilities Improvements project in the amount of $358,500.00, utilizing funds from UCP Years 19, 21, 22, & 24 (2006, 2008, 2009, & 2011), Urban County Public Facilities Improvements line item.
D.
Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Progreso to its Urban County Program FY 25 (2012) work plan. The amendment will delete Parks, Recreational Facilities line item by $40,000.00 and increase the Street Improvements line item and add the following streets: Martinez St., Arroyo Street and Maritza St. all streets located within Colonia Las Palmas, Obregon St., Pine Street, Oak Street, CPL JR. Becerra St., and S. SGT. SW Daily.
E.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for architectural services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) architectural firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 24 (2011) City of Weslaco, Public Facility Improvements project (library).
3. Authority to negotiate a architectural service contract with the highest ranked firm of
for architectural services for Urban County Program Year 24 (2011) City of Weslaco, Public Facility Improvements project (library).
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) architectural firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 24 (2011) City of Weslaco, Public Facility Improvements project (library).
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. | 93% | |
| GIGNAC Associates | 89.67% | |
| Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. | 88.33% |
3. Authority to negotiate a architectural service contract with the highest ranked firm of
for architectural services for Urban County Program Year 24 (2011) City of Weslaco, Public Facility Improvements project (library).
19.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
Ratification of Lease Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of Alamo for their election held on December 15, 2012.
B.
Elections (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budget Salary/ Rate of Pay |
| T146 | Data Entry Clerk I | $17,636.00/ yr $8.4788/hr |
| T147 | Data Entry Clerk I | $17,636.00/yr $8.4788/hr |
| T148 | Data Entry Clerk I | $17,636.00/yr $8.4788/hr |
| T149 | Data Entry Clerk I | $17,636.00/yr $8.4788/hr |
| T150 | Data Entry Clerk I | $17,636.00/yr $8.4788/hr |
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
20.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
A.
TX Citrus Mutual (1287):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed 03/31/2013 and or upon exhaustion of grant funds:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed 03/31/2013 and or upon exhaustion of grant funds:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/ Rate of Pay |
| T002 | Coordinator I | $32,642.00/yr $15.6933/hr |
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
21.
Public Defender's Office - Jaime Gonzalez:
A.
Approval to advertise/hire for the following vacant position Clerk I at $18,564.00.
22.
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
A.
1. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the United Irrigation District for road improvements on the FM 681 Road Project.
2. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project: Road improvements on FM 681 with authorization for County Judges to sign all pertinent documents.
2. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project: Road improvements on FM 681 with authorization for County Judges to sign all pertinent documents.
B.
Discussion and authorization for the County Judge to execute Settlement Agreement and General Release of Claims for condemnation case CCD-0061-B, Hidalgo County v. Southern Anchor, LTD. for the FM 681/FM 2221 Road Project.
C.
Discussion and authorization for the County Judge to execute Possession and Use Agreement for Drainage Purposes on the Minnesota Drainage Project (Parcel 20) and request County Treasurer to issue manual check in the amount of $7,438.00 after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
23.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. Final Approval
a. Presidio Estates Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Kyndel Bennett)
b. RBA (Peach St.) McAllen Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Juan Martinez)
c. Pueblo de Palmas Phase 14 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (J.Gary Frisby)
2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Cardinal Lake Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Franz Schamberger)
a. Presidio Estates Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Kyndel Bennett)
b. RBA (Peach St.) McAllen Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Juan Martinez)
c. Pueblo de Palmas Phase 14 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (J.Gary Frisby)
2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Cardinal Lake Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Franz Schamberger)
24.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Quintanilla:
A.
Approval of appointment of members to the Emergency Services District #2 for the term of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Section 775.034.
25.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
Resolution in honor of Gilbert "Chato" Alaniz
B.
Pct. 2 (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions for 2013 Budget Year:
1. Delete the following positions:
2. Create the following position:
3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval of the revised salary schedule.
Approval of the following personnel actions for 2013 Budget Year:
1. Delete the following positions:
| Department | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Road Maintenance | 0009 | Assistant Field Operations Director | $ 40,765.00 |
| Administration | 0005 | Executive Assistant | $ 70,298.00 |
| Total | $111,063.00 |
2. Create the following position:
| Department | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Road Maintenance | 0090 | Director, Field Operations | $79,750.00 |
| Total | $79,750.00 |
3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval of the revised salary schedule.
C.
Pct. 2 Rd Maint. (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/Rate of Pay |
| T091 | Heavy Equipment Operator III | $ 34,360.00/ yr $16.5192/hr |
| T092 | Heavy Equipment Operator III | $ 34,360.00/yr $16.5192/hr |
| T093 | Mechanic I | $23,385.00/yr $11.2428/hr |
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
D.
Approval of revision to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of San Juan, Hidalgo County and Drainage District No.1 for the Minnesota Drainage Project. Revision to item #2 (paragraph 31) to read as follows:
The Drainage Improvements are located or to be located in an area approximately seventy five percent (75%) of which is in the municipal limits of San Juan and the remaining portion of the Drainage Improvements are to be located in the rural areas of the County.
The Drainage Improvements are located or to be located in an area approximately seventy five percent (75%) of which is in the municipal limits of San Juan and the remaining portion of the Drainage Improvements are to be located in the rural areas of the County.
26.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
Discussion and Approval of LPA Standard Utility Agreement FM 681 Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Water Line Adjustment, Removal, and/or Replacement.
B.
Pct. 3 Rd Maintenance (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/ Rate of Pay |
| T093 | Office Clerk | $18,720.00 per yr $9.00 per hr |
| T094 | Office Clerk | $18,720.00 per yr $9.00 per hr |
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
27.
Precinct #4 - Comm. J. Palacios:
A.
Requesting approval of the following claims/invoices with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Invoice # | Vendor | Amount |
| 3174717490 | Staples | $59.99 |
| 3174717492 | Staples | $9.43 |
B.
Approval of application/water tap work order to obtain water meter for FM 186 & FM 1017 project with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment in the amount of $1,235.00 to the City of Edinburg after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
28.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Jail Landmark (1100):
Approval to designate the amount of $4,149,673.30 in the year 2012 for expenditures related to repairs and maintenance of the County Jail in connection with the Landmark case settlement agreement, case#C-3123-03-I.
Approval to designate the amount of $4,149,673.30 in the year 2012 for expenditures related to repairs and maintenance of the County Jail in connection with the Landmark case settlement agreement, case#C-3123-03-I.
B.
2013 Budget Process:
1. Approval of the 2013 Budget at the Department level.
2. Designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amounts from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070C(2).
3. Designate the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
1. Approval of the 2013 Budget at the Department level.
2. Designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amounts from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070C(2).
3. Designate the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
C.
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January through December 2012.
D.
Juvenile Department (1100/ 1294):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following part-time temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following part-time temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Pgm. | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/ Rate of Pay |
| Juvenile Probation (1100) | T076 | JCCC Monitor | $5,850.00/yr $7.50/hr |
| Juvenile Probation (1100) | T077 | JCCC Monitor | $5,850.00/yr $7.50/hr |
| Juvenile Probation (1100) | T078 | JCCC Monitor | $5,850.00/yr $7.50/hr |
| Juvenile Probation (1100) | T079 | JCCC Monitor | $5,850.00/yr $7.50/hr |
| TJJD-A (1294) | T092 | JCCC Monitor | $5,850.00/yr $7.50/hr |
| TJPC-A/ TJJD (1294) | T093 | JCCC Monitor | $5,850.00/yr $7.50/hr |
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
E.
Approval of any changes to compensation to be effective December 31, 2012.
F.
1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 30, 2012 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2013.
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 30, 2012 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditors, and Budget of County Auditor for 2013.
3. Approval of Interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 30, 2012 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditors, and Budget of County Auditor for 2013.
3. Approval of Interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
G.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursements.
b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project (program 036) in the amount of $66,145.95 (Labor Reimbursements - September & October 2012).
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursements.
b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project (program 036) in the amount of $66,145.95 (Labor Reimbursements - September & October 2012).
2.
Sheriff Investigation HB65 (1227):
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds into Sheriff Investigation HB65 Fund (1227) in the amount of $26,000.00 to fund 2013 Budget.
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds into Sheriff Investigation HB65 Fund (1227) in the amount of $26,000.00 to fund 2013 Budget.
3.
Pct. 4 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for Pct. 4 Road Maintenance program#007 from the unreserved R & B fund balance in the amount of $47,000.00 to fund fuel expenditures.
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for Pct. 4 Road Maintenance program#007 from the unreserved R & B fund balance in the amount of $47,000.00 to fund fuel expenditures.
H.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
Approval to collect, within a period of 90 days, the overpayment of clothing allowance paid to employee no. 056448.
2.
General Fund - Various Dept. (1100)
a. Approval to create the following cost allocations to cover the 3% COLA increase and one step increase, if applicable, from general fund under the following grants, effective 12/31/2013:
1. Public Defender (1100)/ Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282):
2. Constable Pct. 3 (1100)/Stop Truancy (1285)
3. COPS Universal Hiring 13 (1284)/ Sheriff's Office (1100):
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
a. Approval to create the following cost allocations to cover the 3% COLA increase and one step increase, if applicable, from general fund under the following grants, effective 12/31/2013:
1. Public Defender (1100)/ Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282):
| Dept. | Slot No. | Position Title | 2013 Adopted Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
% Distribution |
| Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) | G001 | Public Defender III | 60,655.00 | 58,888.00 | 0.97% |
| Public Defender (1100) | 0014 | 0.00 | 1,767.00 | 0.03% | |
| Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) | G002 | Public Defender II | 52,002.00 | 50,487.00 | 0.97% |
| Public Defender (1100) | 0015 | 0.00 | 1,515.00 | 0.03% | |
| Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) | G003 | Social Worker | 41,280.00 | 40,078.00 | 0.97% |
| Public Defender (1100) | 0016 | 0.00 | 1,202.00 | 0.03% | |
| Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) | G004 | Adminstrative Assistant I | 24,087.00 | 23,385.00 | 0.97% |
| Public Defender (1100) | 0017 | 0.00 | 702.00 | 0.03% |
2. Constable Pct. 3 (1100)/Stop Truancy (1285)
| Dept. | Slot No. | Position Title | 2013 Adopted Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
% Distribution |
| Stop Truancy (1285) | 0001 | Deputy Constable Step II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Constable Pct. 3 (1100) | 0020 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| Stop Truancy (1285) | 0002 | Deputy Constable Step II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Constable Pct. 3 (1100) | 0021 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| Stop Truancy (1285) | 0003 | Sr. Deputy Constable Step II | 44,561.00 | 41,800.00 | 0.94% |
| Constable Pct. 3 (1100) | 0022 | 0.00 | 2,761.00 | 0.06% |
3. COPS Universal Hiring 13 (1284)/ Sheriff's Office (1100):
| Dept. | Slot No. | Position Title | 2013 Adopted Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
% Distribution |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0001 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0380 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0002 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0381 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0003 | Deputy Sheriff I | 39,140.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.97% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0382 | 0.00 | 1,140.00 | 0.03% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0004 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0383 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0005 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0384 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0006 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0385 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0007 | Deputy Sheriff I | 39,140.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.97% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0386 | 0.00 | 1,140.00 | 0.03% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0008 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0387 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0009 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0388 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0010 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0389 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0011 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0390 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0012 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0391 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% | |
| COPS HIRING 13 (1284) | 0013 | Deputy Sheriff II | 40,510.00 | 38,000.00 | 0.94% |
| Sheriff (1100) | 0392 | 0.00 | 2,510.00 | 0.06% |
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
3.
a. Approval to correct the salary and/or allowances for various positions due to an error during the budget process. (See Attached Exhibit A)
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
4.
a. Discussion, consideration and approval of all personnel actions approved after September 25, 2012 (2013 Budget Adoption date) as listed below, to be effective 01/01/2013:
1. Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/09/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
2. Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
5. Health & Human Services (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/16/12 & 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
6. Child Protective Court (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/06/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
7. Tax Office (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12 & 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
b. Approval to transfer auto allowance pay in the amount of $3,600.00 from slot no. 0099 Criminal Investigator II to slot no. 0053, Criminal Investigator I, as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12.
c. Approval to transfer auto allowance pay in the amount of $3,600.00 from slot no. 0100 Criminal Investigator II to slot no. 0087, Criminal Investigator I, as previously approved by CC on 12/11/12.
13. Sheriff (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 12/04/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
b. Discussion, consideration and approval of positions not included in the 2013 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed below, effective 01/01/2013:
1. Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/09/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 0031 | Maintenance III | $32,126.00 |
| Create | 0129 | Maintenance III | $35,192.00 |
2. Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 0089 | Engineering Technician IV | $41,280.00 |
3. Pct. 3 Road Maintenance & Pct. 3 BCAP (1200)
Approval to authorize supplemental pay to one (1) Assistant Field Operations Director position, slot no. 0079 (R&B), in the amount of $3,167.00 from Pct. 3 BCAP (slot no. A006) and pay allowance to employee no. 160814, as previously approved by CC on 10/30/2012.
4. Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/16/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
Approval to authorize supplemental pay to one (1) Assistant Field Operations Director position, slot no. 0079 (R&B), in the amount of $3,167.00 from Pct. 3 BCAP (slot no. A006) and pay allowance to employee no. 160814, as previously approved by CC on 10/30/2012.
4. Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/16/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 0070 | Director of Construction | $49,955.00 |
| Create | 0075 | Safety Coordinator | $49,955.00 |
5. Health & Human Services (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/16/12 & 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Dept. | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | Human Services | 0028 | Eligibility Specialist II | $28,094.00 |
| Delete | Human Services | 0031 | Billing Specialist II | $25,426.00 |
| Create | Human Services | 0035 | Coordinator III | $48,149.00 |
| Delete | Health Adm. | 0029 | Eligibility Specialist I | $24,929.00 |
| Delete | Health Adm. | 0043 | Eligibility Specialist I | $24,087.00 |
| Create | Health Adm. | 0048 | Clerk II | $22,303.00 |
| Create | Health Adm. | 0049 | Clerk II | $22,303.00 |
6. Child Protective Court (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/06/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 0001 | Court Bailiff | $37,574.00 |
7. Tax Office (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12 & 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 0043 | Bookkeeper I | $30,062.00 |
| Delete | 0050 | Deputy Clerk I | $27,835.00 |
| Create | 0140 | Accounting Clerk II | $32,769.00 |
| Create | 0141 | Deputy Clerk II | $30,342.00 |
| Create | 0142 | Deputy Clerk II | $30,342.00 |
| Create | 0143 | Deputy Clerk II | $30,342.00 |
8. District Attorney (1100) & DA Bad Cks (1222)
a. Approval to create the following part-time position, as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
a. Approval to create the following part-time position, as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Pgm. | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| DA. Bad Cks | 0031 | Coordinator I | $35,391.00 |
b. Approval to transfer auto allowance pay in the amount of $3,600.00 from slot no. 0099 Criminal Investigator II to slot no. 0053, Criminal Investigator I, as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12.
c. Approval to transfer auto allowance pay in the amount of $3,600.00 from slot no. 0100 Criminal Investigator II to slot no. 0087, Criminal Investigator I, as previously approved by CC on 12/11/12.
9. Urban County - CDBG (1288)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 0007 | Compliance Monitor | $49,834.00 |
| Create | 0031 | Internal Auditor III | $48,149.00 |
10. Drug Court (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 0002 | Clerk I | $22,660.00 |
11. DWI Court Grant (1297)
Approval to authorize a decrease in supplemental pay allowance for the following employees, as previously approved by CC on 11/06/12:
| Dept. | Slot No. | Emp No. | Position Title | Current Allowance Amt. |
Proposed Allowance Amt. |
| Crim. DA (1100) |
0026 | 127531 | Assistant D.A. III | $10,035.00 | $9,910.00 |
| 139th DC (1100) |
0002 | 020524 | Court Coordinator | $4,955.00 | $4,895.00 |
| 139th DC (1100) |
0004 | 088439 | Assistant Court Coord. | $4,955.00 | $4,895.00 |
12. Juvenile Probation (1100)/ TJJD- A (1294)/ IV-E ENHANCED ADM (1296):
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Current Budgeted Amt. |
Proposed Budgeted Amt. |
Total Increase/Decrease |
| Salary Decrease | 330-032-G001 | Probation Officer | $36,611.00 | $36,611.00 | $0.00 |
| 330-002-G059 | $8,211.00 | $3,862.00 | ($4,349.00) | ||
| Salary Increase |
330-002-0014 | Probation Officer | $38,110.00 | $42,459.00 | $4,349.00 |
| 330-010-G043 | $2,364.00 | $2,364.00 | $0.00 |
13. Sheriff (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 12/04/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 0371 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 0372 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 0373 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 0374 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 0375 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 0376 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 0377 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 0378 | Deputy Sheriff Step I | $39,140.00 |
b. Discussion, consideration and approval of positions not included in the 2013 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed below, effective 01/01/2013:
1. WIC BF (1292)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 09/25/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 09/25/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 0019 | Peer Counselor I | $20,650.00 |
| Delete | 0024 | Peer Counselor I | $20,650.00 |
| Delete | 0029 | Assistant BF Coordinator | $49,834.00 |
| Delete | 0034 | Lactation Consultant | $52,002.00 |
| Create | 0035 | Lactation Specialist | $32,769.00 |
c. Approval of interdepartmental and/or intradepartmental transfers.
d. Approval of revised salary schedules.
d. Approval of revised salary schedules.
5.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
a. Approval to authorize longevity, supplemental and clothing allowances for various Law Enforcement positionsas listed on Exhibit A.
b . Approval to reset salaries for various Law Enforcement positions as listed on Exhibit Ac
c. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
d. Approval of revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to authorize longevity, supplemental and clothing allowances for various Law Enforcement positionsas listed on Exhibit A.
b . Approval to reset salaries for various Law Enforcement positions as listed on Exhibit Ac
c. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
d. Approval of revised salary schedule.
29.
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.
Approval and acceptance of a rebate check from Staples in the amount of $ 25,572.03 for the participation for 2012 fiscal year.
4.
Acceptance a rebate transaction from CITIBANK in the amount of $2,287.45 for transactions from July 4, 2011 through Sept 3, 2012.
5.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. Local Government Code, Chapter 262, Sections-.024(a)(3)-"an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property;", and (7)-"an item that can be obtained from only one source, including"-(D) "captive replacement parts or components for equipment;" and (11) "vehicle and equipment repairs"; (B) films, manuscripts, or books:
b. Requesting authority to purchase repairs only (excludes maintenance for vehicles or equipment) for County-owned vehicles and equipments from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to extend through December 31, 2012;
c. Requesting authority to purchase parts for County-owned heavy equipment and machinery from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to purchase through December 31, 2013;
d. Requesting authority to purchase parts for vendors that provide books, publications, films and manuscripts as detailed in attachments herein for those applicable Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies as well as Specialized Local Entities through all funding sources;
e. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. Local Govn.Code, Chapter 262, Section .024(a)(8)(d)"an item of food for Sheriff Office, Adult Detention Facility, aka, County Jail), Texas Agrilife Extension Service including all other Hidalgo County Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies as well as Specialized Local Entities (i.e. Adult & Juvenile) through all funding sources;
f. Pursuant to same statute, specifically 262.024(d), action the following:
1. Solicitation of at least three (3) quotes by:
2. Telephone;
3. Written quotations;
g. Set the intervals for the solicitation of quotes for:
1. Current & historic time frame is 30 days;
2. Other as approved ________________;
h. Presentation for approval of the proposed draft solicitation quote/bid form including, terms, conditions, requirements, as detailed on Hidalgo County Purchase Order document.
b. Requesting authority to purchase repairs only (excludes maintenance for vehicles or equipment) for County-owned vehicles and equipments from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to extend through December 31, 2012;
c. Requesting authority to purchase parts for County-owned heavy equipment and machinery from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to purchase through December 31, 2013;
d. Requesting authority to purchase parts for vendors that provide books, publications, films and manuscripts as detailed in attachments herein for those applicable Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies as well as Specialized Local Entities through all funding sources;
e. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. Local Govn.Code, Chapter 262, Section .024(a)(8)(d)"an item of food for Sheriff Office, Adult Detention Facility, aka, County Jail), Texas Agrilife Extension Service including all other Hidalgo County Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies as well as Specialized Local Entities (i.e. Adult & Juvenile) through all funding sources;
f. Pursuant to same statute, specifically 262.024(d), action the following:
1. Solicitation of at least three (3) quotes by:
2. Telephone;
3. Written quotations;
g. Set the intervals for the solicitation of quotes for:
1. Current & historic time frame is 30 days;
2. Other as approved ________________;
h. Presentation for approval of the proposed draft solicitation quote/bid form including, terms, conditions, requirements, as detailed on Hidalgo County Purchase Order document.
6.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action to authorize the Purchasing Department to approve and process requisition No. 0221474 dated August 8, 2012, into a Purchase Order for Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $91,882.94 for the proposed Roof Repairs Services for the Hidalgo County Former Administration Building as previously approved by C.C. on September 11, 2012 (AI-33962), in as much as the TCPN contract No. R4812 utilized for this award expired on September 30, 2012 with approval to proceed in this manner approved by TCPN with recommended documention.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount $148,818.45 thru requisition #227697 amid Contract #C-08-226-09-30 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group to provide engineering services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 for "Mile 2W from US-83 to 0.44 miles north of US-83" project; and
b. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Mercedes and Hidalgo County in connection to Contract #C-08-226-09-30 with TEDSI Infrastructure for the "Mile 2 West Road (from US 83 to 0.44 miles north of US 83)"
b. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Mercedes and Hidalgo County in connection to Contract #C-08-226-09-30 with TEDSI Infrastructure for the "Mile 2 West Road (from US 83 to 0.44 miles north of US 83)"
C.
Pct. 2
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 CC ranking the sole member of the County's approved "pool" of professional review appraisal services providers as quaified to continue to the next step of the process(on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 2;
b. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of CC ranking the sole member of the County's approved "pool" of professional review appraisal services providers as quaified to continue to the next step of the process(on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 2;
| Evaluators | HLH Appraisal Services |
| Score | 100 |
| Ranking |
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (review appraisal services) contract with the sole "qualified" firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional review appraisal services, for (on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 2.
2.
Recommendation by project engineer Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Dept., to award -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 "Minnesota Road West of I Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project" to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications, REIM Construction, Inc., in the total amount of $122,158.25 (base bid only). Bid No. 2012-273-11-21-MSS
D.
Pct. 3
1.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional surveying services;
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 surveying services, for Road and Bridge, and other projects in general (on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 3
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 surveying services, for Road and Bridge, and other projects in general (on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 3
| Evaluators | ROD'S | Quintanilla Headley & Associates | CVQ land Surveyors |
| Evaluator 1 | 100 | 88 | 91 |
| Ranking |
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (Engineering Services) contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional surveying services, for Road and Bridge, and Other Projects in general (on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 3.
2.
Requesting approval and authorization to purchase One (1) New 12x44 Modular Office Building through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in TASB-BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor, Ramtech Building Systems-Project through Contract #335-10-Project #2012-306-OGG:
a. Option I, without ADA Ramp in the total amount of $32,865.00 which includes a 12.53% (decrease) of $4,710.00 from original Buyboard Price due to requested specifications;
b. Option II, to include the Wood Landing and handicap assembly (ADA Compliant) with an additional cost of $4,255.00 for a combined total of $37,120.00;
with the proposed modular office building to be located at West Hwy 107 where existing Drainage Office currently is located and has been modified/customized to accomodate (2) offices and RR as requested by Pct. #3 Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
a. Option I, without ADA Ramp in the total amount of $32,865.00 which includes a 12.53% (decrease) of $4,710.00 from original Buyboard Price due to requested specifications;
b. Option II, to include the Wood Landing and handicap assembly (ADA Compliant) with an additional cost of $4,255.00 for a combined total of $37,120.00;
with the proposed modular office building to be located at West Hwy 107 where existing Drainage Office currently is located and has been modified/customized to accomodate (2) offices and RR as requested by Pct. #3 Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
3.
Presentation of sole bid received from Starr Feedyards, LTD as further detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Pct 3-" Lease of Land (appr 960 +/- acres) within Pct 3 for the purpose of Farming" through project No.: 2012-218-11-07-MEG.
4.
Approval of a professional engineering services contract/agreement for the provision of general engineering services for, "Road & Bridge Projects, Drainage Improvements Projects and All Other Projects for Precinct No. 3," with Javier Hinojosa Engineering as authorized & approved for negotiations by CC on 10/30/12.
E.
Facilities Management:
1.
Acceptance and approval to award proposal received from CAS Companies in the amount of $92,723.67 (through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with Tips/Taps Contract #6072612) for the provision of labor, to include materials but not limited to any appurtenances,as may be needed for repair and renovations to County Clerks Roof project #12-315-OGG and evidenced by a properly executed purchase order.
F.
Sheriff's Office
1.
a. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to C-08-223-11-04, for current contract with Dos Logistics, Inc. for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Substation in the Precinct No. 1 Area, to reflect Finished Floor Elevation Certificate;
b. Pursuant to contract with Dos Logistics, (article 12) to C-08-223-11-04 a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Dos Land Surveying, LLC in connection with Supplemental No. 2-Finish Floor Elevation for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Substation in the Precinct No. 1 Area.
30.
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 Rogelio Vera
D.
Claim of Leticia Chavez
E.
Claim of Rolando Pedraza
F.
Claim of Fabian Ybarra and Felix Ramos
G.
Charge No. 451-2012-02591; Charge of Maria E. Webber
31.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Claim of Rogelio Vera
D.
Claim of Leticia Chavez
E.
Claim of Rolando Pedraza
F.
Claim of Fabian Ybarra and Felix Ramos
G.
Charge No. 451-2012-02591; Charge of Maria E. Webber
32.
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
33.
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
34.
Adjourn