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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING March 5, 2013 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.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Hidalgo County's Legislative Agenda for the 83rd Session of the Texas Legislature and other legislative issues affecting Hidalgo County
B.
Resolution regarding HB 958
C.
Report on bills before the Texas Legislature of interest to Hidalgo County
D.
Discussion and action in response to a letter sent to our State leaders from the Conference of Urban Counties on HB 10
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.
Safety Division:
1. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the "Tail End Coverage" proposal from Montalvo Insurance Agency to extend the Travelers Insurance coverage for claims on the Management Liability and the Employment Practices Liability.
2. Subsequent to item 1 being approved is the request for the approval of payment of Invoices dated 2/27/13 for the extended claim coverage by Travelers Insurance with approval for the Auditor's Office to issue payment once audit procedures have been finalized.
1. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the "Tail End Coverage" proposal from Montalvo Insurance Agency to extend the Travelers Insurance coverage for claims on the Management Liability and the Employment Practices Liability.
2. Subsequent to item 1 being approved is the request for the approval of payment of Invoices dated 2/27/13 for the extended claim coverage by Travelers Insurance with approval for the Auditor's Office to issue payment once audit procedures have been finalized.
D.
Approval to accept settlement check from Texas Municipal League in the amount of $1,079.60 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
E.
Public Defenders:
Requesting permission to allow Lawrence Esparza, Public Defender II to travel to Dallas, Texas on March 6-8, 2013 to attend the CLE Cross-Examination.
Requesting permission to allow Lawrence Esparza, Public Defender II to travel to Dallas, Texas on March 6-8, 2013 to attend the CLE Cross-Examination.
F.
IT Dept.:
Requesting approval for Priscilda Menjares, Vivian Barrera, Clarissa Longoria to attend the 2013 Odyssey User Conference on May 22 - 24, 2013 in Austin, Texas
Requesting approval for Priscilda Menjares, Vivian Barrera, Clarissa Longoria to attend the 2013 Odyssey User Conference on May 22 - 24, 2013 in Austin, Texas
G.
Facilities Management:
Requesting permission to advertise/hire for the following:
Requesting permission to advertise/hire for the following:
| Position | Slot # | Salary |
| Maintenance II | 001-032 | $23,083.00 |
| Maintenance II | 001-081 | $23,864.00 |
H.
Budget & Management:
Requesting permission for Sergio Cruz, Dina Trevino, Damaris San Miguel, Rey Salazar, and Flora Vazquez to attend the 2013 TAC County Management Institute in Austin, TX on April 10-12, 2013.
Requesting permission for Sergio Cruz, Dina Trevino, Damaris San Miguel, Rey Salazar, and Flora Vazquez to attend the 2013 TAC County Management Institute in Austin, TX on April 10-12, 2013.
I.
Budget & Management
Requesting permission to advertise/hire for the following position:
Requesting permission to advertise/hire for the following position:
| Slot No. | Position Title |
| 0005 | Planning Analyst II |
8.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #1 (1100):
Requesting approval to process payment of the following invoices as claims to Weslaco Ford, 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 payment of the following invoices as claims to Weslaco Ford, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
| Invoice # | Amount |
| F0CS157914 | $45.45 |
| F0CS157948 | $50.99 |
| F0CS158243 | $39.04 |
| F0CS158429 | $86.88 |
| F0CS158575 | $635.20 |
| F0CS158761 | $1610.68 |
| F0CS158916 | 520.40 |
| F0CS158966 | 120.00 |
| TOTAL | $3,108.64 |
B.
Constable Pct. #1 LBSP:
1. Approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13) Grant Award No. LBSP-13-25 in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Ranger Division for the period of January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13).
3. Approval to appropriate funds from the LBSP grant award in the amount of $35,000.00.
1. Approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13) Grant Award No. LBSP-13-25 in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Ranger Division for the period of January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13).
3. Approval to appropriate funds from the LBSP grant award in the amount of $35,000.00.
C.
Constable Pct. #1:
Presentation and discussion of the 2012 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Dept. Pct. 1, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Presentation and discussion of the 2012 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Dept. Pct. 1, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
D.
Constable Pct. #2 (1100):
Requesting approval to process payment of the following invoices as claims to VSL, 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 payment of the following invoices as claims to VSL, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
| INVOICE DATE/NUMBER | AMOUNT |
| 06-05-12 / 12-0256 | $15.00 |
| 06-05-12 / 12-0257 | $60.00 |
E.
Constable Pct. #4- LBSP (1284):
1. Approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13) Grant Award No. LBSP-13-26 in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Ranger Division for the period of January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13).
3. Approval to appropriate funds from the LBSP grant award in the amount of $40,000.00.
1. Approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13) Grant Award No. LBSP-13-26 in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Ranger Division for the period of January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2013 (LBSP-13).
3. Approval to appropriate funds from the LBSP grant award in the amount of $40,000.00.
F.
Constable Pct. #4:
Presentation and discussion of the 2012 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Presentation and discussion of the 2012 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
9.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
1. Authorization and approval to purchase through the State of Texas Surplus Property Program under Chapter 2175.001 of the Texas Government Code and Sec. 262.024 (9) c.: Four (4) 2010 Ford Crown Victoria and (2) 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor model vehicles for the total amount of $37,000.00.
2. Authorization for Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order and County Treasurer's to issue a check made payable to Texas Department of Public Safety after County Auditor's review.
2. Authorization for Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order and County Treasurer's to issue a check made payable to Texas Department of Public Safety after County Auditor's review.
B.
1. Approval to process the following AT&T invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue check
after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
2. Approval to add the following account numbers and telephone lines to ATT Contract DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005.
after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
2. Approval to add the following account numbers and telephone lines to ATT Contract DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005.
| Account Number | Billing Date | Amount |
| 956-383-0373-003-3 | 2/19/2013 | $472.55 |
| 956-381-7900-050-3 | 2/09/2013 | $1,501.87 |
| 512-151-5019-861-4 | 2/01/2013 | $7,389.25 |
| Total | $9,363.67 |
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.
Discussion and approval of 1115 Waiver Documents and/or 1115 Waiver Plan
C.
1. Approval to process payment of claims for telephone services (AT&T vendor 328626) for McAllen Clinic Account # 956 682 0824 728 8 in the amount of $379.08. (PO 688501)
2. Approval to process payment of claim for T1 line service (AT&T vendor 328626) for Edinburg Clinic Account #512 141 5012 417 5 in the amount of $509.86 (PO 688501)
3. Approval to process payment of claim for telphone services (AT&T vendor 328626) for Mission Clinic Account # 956 581 8596 751 1 in the amount of $386.18 (PO 688501)
4. Approval to process payment of claim for telephone services (Verizon Southwest inc vendor 251577) for Weslaco Clinic Account # 10 5492 2821135867 03 in the amount of $158.54 (Requisition No 00231977)
5. Approval to add account #956 682 0824 728 8; #512 141 5012 417 5; and #956 581 8596 751 to ATT Contract DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005.
2. Approval to process payment of claim for T1 line service (AT&T vendor 328626) for Edinburg Clinic Account #512 141 5012 417 5 in the amount of $509.86 (PO 688501)
3. Approval to process payment of claim for telphone services (AT&T vendor 328626) for Mission Clinic Account # 956 581 8596 751 1 in the amount of $386.18 (PO 688501)
4. Approval to process payment of claim for telephone services (Verizon Southwest inc vendor 251577) for Weslaco Clinic Account # 10 5492 2821135867 03 in the amount of $158.54 (Requisition No 00231977)
5. Approval to add account #956 682 0824 728 8; #512 141 5012 417 5; and #956 581 8596 751 to ATT Contract DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005.
D.
1. Approval to process the following ATT invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| Vendor | Account No. | Billing Date | Amount |
| ATT | 956-262-1141-273-7 | Jan. 23, 2013 | $460.29 |
| ATT | 956-843-7463-001-7 | Dec. 29, 2012 | $412.15 |
| ATT | 956-843-7463-001-7 | Jan. 29, 2013 | $411.83 |
| ATT | 956-682-6155-728-4 | Jan. 7, 2013 | $260.24 |
| ATT | 956-682-6155-728-4 | Feb 7, 2013 | $260.31 |
| ATT | 956-585-2461-751-2 | Jan. 17, 2013 | $178.39 |
| ATT | 956-585-2461-751-2 | Feb 17, 2013 | $178.51 |
| ATT | 956-787-1531-073-5 | Jan. 9, 2013 | $429.01 |
| ATT | 956-787-1531-073-5 | Feb 9, 2013 | $429.06 |
| ATT | 956-383-0111-942-9 | Jan. 19, 2013 | $97.03 |
| ATT | 956-387-0118-710-9 | Jan. 15, 2013 | $135.77 |
| ATT | 956-387-0118-710-9 | Feb 15. 2013 | $162.40 |
| Total | $3,414.99 | ||
2. Approval to add the following account numbers and telephone lines to ATT Contract DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005.
| Account Number | Phone Line |
| 956-262-1141-273-7 | 956-262-1141 |
| 956-262-2361 | |
| 956-262-3130 | |
| 956-262-3130 | |
| 956-262-3491 | |
| 956-262-7842 | |
| 956-262-9138 | |
| 956-843-7463-001-7 | 956-843-7463 |
| 956-843-2659 | |
| 956-843-6672 | |
| 956-843-9864 | |
| 956-682-6155-728-4 | 956-682-6155 |
| 956-618-5979 | |
| 956-630-9422 | |
| 956-631-9094 | |
| 956-682-6156 | |
| 956-682-6157 | |
| 956-682-6173 | |
| 956-682-6174 | |
| 956-585-2461-751-2 | 956-585-2461 |
| 956-519-2871 | |
| 956-584-7144 | |
| 956-585-2742 | |
| 956-585-6731 | |
| 956-585-7380 | |
| 956-787-1531-073-5 | 956-787-1531 |
| 956-702-4389 | |
| 956-781-1176 | |
| 956-783-6310 | |
| 956-787-8031 | |
| 956-383-0111-942-9 | 956-383-0111 |
| 956-383-0112 | |
| 956-383-7351 | |
| 956-387-0118-710-9 | 956-387-0118 |
| 956-387-0120 |
11.
Adult Probation - Arnold K. Patrick:
A.
Alternative Incarceration Program (1100):
1. Presentation, discussion and consideration of the Hidalgo County Alternative Incarceration Program's growth in operations.
2. Approval of waiver of Budget Amendment Policy due to expected net cost saving of program expansion.
3. Approval to create the following regular full-time positions:
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer to fund salaries, fringes and other operating expenditures.
5. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Presentation, discussion and consideration of the Hidalgo County Alternative Incarceration Program's growth in operations.
2. Approval of waiver of Budget Amendment Policy due to expected net cost saving of program expansion.
3. Approval to create the following regular full-time positions:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 0005 | Security Technician | $30,000.00 |
| 0006 | Security Technician | $30,000.00 |
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer to fund salaries, fringes and other operating expenditures.
5. Approval of revised salary schedule.
12.
I.T. Dept. - Renan Ramirez:
A.
COUNTY JUDGE and FIRE MARSHAL:
Authorization and approval to purchase and continue wireless device services through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-611 SPRINT, CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 VERIZON WIRELESS and SEACOAST TELECOMMUNICATIONS for the attached table.
Authorization and approval to purchase and continue wireless device services through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-611 SPRINT, CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 VERIZON WIRELESS and SEACOAST TELECOMMUNICATIONS for the attached table.
13.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Urban County Program, on behalf of the Precinct No. 4, is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for surveying services with Dos Land Surveying, LLC.in the amount of $22,000.00 utilizing Texas General Land Office (GLO) funds for drainage improvements
B.
The Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting County Commissioner's Court authorization for the County Judge, Ramon Garcia, to sign a partial release of lien regarding an assisted client under the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
C.
Urban County Program, on behalf of the City of Sullivan City, is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for construction material testing services with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,893.75 utilizing Year 25 (2012) Urban County funds for street improvements on Maro Street in Sullivan City, Texas.
D.
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month lease thru Hidalgo County's membership with State Awarded vendor thru contract: DIR-SSD-1674 for two digital copier printers through Ricoh Corporation, in the amount of $837.42/month lease payment including maintenance plan with consumables for two copiers.
E.
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) material testing firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) Precinct No. 4 Street Improvement funds.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional material testing service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of
for the provision of material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) Precinct No. 4 Street Improvements project located on Moises Flores Street, (from Sunflower Road to FM 493).
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) material testing firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) Precinct No. 4 Street Improvement funds.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| Raba-Kistner, Inc. | 98.67 | |
| L & G Engineering Laboratory | 98.34 | |
| PSI Laboratories, Inc. | 93 |
for the provision of material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) Precinct No. 4 Street Improvements project located on Moises Flores Street, (from Sunflower Road to FM 493).
14.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
1. WIC (1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Adm Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $5,502,694.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY2013 commencing April 1, 2013 -September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2013 WIC Adm Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC Adm Grant.
e. Approval of FY2013 WIC Adm Grant Salary Schedule.
2. WIC BF ( 1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $427,708.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC BF Peer Counselor Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant.
e. Approval of FY 2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant Salary Schedule.
3. Registered Dietician(1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Registered Dietician Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $22,500.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC Registered Dietician Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2013 Registered Dietician Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2013 WIC Registered Dietician Grant.
e. Approval of FY 2013 WIC Registered Dietician Grant Salary Schedule.
4. Lactation Service (1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $20,000.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC Lactation Services Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant.
e. Approval of FY2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant Salary Schedule.
5. WIC Mini Obesity Grant (1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Obesity Prevention Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $10,000.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC Mini Obesity Prevention Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2013 WIC Mini Obesity Prevention Grant.
b. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC Mini Obesity Prevention Grant.
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Adm Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $5,502,694.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue the provision of WIC Services for FY2013 commencing April 1, 2013 -September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2013 WIC Adm Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC Adm Grant.
e. Approval of FY2013 WIC Adm Grant Salary Schedule.
2. WIC BF ( 1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $427,708.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC BF Peer Counselor Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant.
e. Approval of FY 2013 WIC BF Peer Counselor Grant Salary Schedule.
3. Registered Dietician(1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Registered Dietician Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $22,500.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC Registered Dietician Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2013 Registered Dietician Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY 2013 WIC Registered Dietician Grant.
e. Approval of FY 2013 WIC Registered Dietician Grant Salary Schedule.
4. Lactation Service (1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $20,000.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC Lactation Services Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
c. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant.
d. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant.
e. Approval of FY2013 WIC Lactation Services Grant Salary Schedule.
5. WIC Mini Obesity Grant (1292):
a. Approval to accept the FY 2013 WIC Obesity Prevention Grant award (No. 2013-042599-001) in the amount of $10,000.00, commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 pending receipt of amended contract documents.
b. Requesting authorization to continue provision of WIC Mini Obesity Prevention Program for FY 2013 commencing April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013.
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2013 WIC Mini Obesity Prevention Grant.
b. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY2013 WIC Mini Obesity Prevention Grant.
B.
Recognition of the Month of March as "National Nutrition Month" with March 13, 2013 as "Registered Dietician Day" and March 6, 2013 as "International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Day" (Recognize Employees).
15.
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
A.
Request authorization to secure the services of the Texas Attorney General to represent Hidalgo County on condemnation case submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 681 Project and authorize County Judge to sign any documents required
16.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Lantana Ranch Phase 2 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Hector Cortez)
2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Los Feliz Phase I Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Oscar Garza, Jr.)
a. Lantana Ranch Phase 2 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Hector Cortez)
2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Los Feliz Phase I Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Oscar Garza, Jr.)
B.
1. Reimbursement of a Cash Deposit
a. Cardinal Lake Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Franz Schamberger)
a. Cardinal Lake Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Franz Schamberger)
17.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Cuellar:
A.
Pct.1 Mile 2 West:
Discussion, consideration, and approval of an Advance Funding Agreement (A.F.A.) between County of Hidalgo and Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements to Mile 2 West CSJ# 0921-02-170 (from Mile 12 North Rd to US 83) with authority for County Judge to sign the required documents.
Discussion, consideration, and approval of an Advance Funding Agreement (A.F.A.) between County of Hidalgo and Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements to Mile 2 West CSJ# 0921-02-170 (from Mile 12 North Rd to US 83) with authority for County Judge to sign the required documents.
18.
Precinct #4 - Comm. J. Palacios:
A.
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the Edinburg CISD (acquire tract of land for park purposes)
B.
Approval of Multiple Use Agreement by the State of Texas by and between the Texas Department of Transportation and Hidalgo County, Texas (for US 281 & SH 186 Linn-San Manuel Beautification Project)
19.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Approval of 2012 unappropriation of funds for the following grants:
| Fund | Amount |
| Stop Truancy Grant - Fund 1285 | $1,024.71 |
| Public Defender's Juvenile Section - Fund 1282 | $9,835.60 |
| CJD JAIBG - Fund 1286 | $1,272.36 |
B.
Special Revenue & Internal Service Funds:
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers.
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers.
C.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
a. Approval to authorize clothing allowance in the amount of $500.00 for one (1) full-time Lieutenant (Step I) position, slot no. 0015, effective 01/01/13.
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to authorize clothing allowance in the amount of $500.00 for one (1) full-time Lieutenant (Step I) position, slot no. 0015, effective 01/01/13.
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
20.
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.
Pursuant to TX. LOC 262.026 "Opening of Bids"- ratification of Addendum #3 issued by Martha Salazar for extension of acceptance of Applications for Bank Depository and/or Remittance Processing (Lockbox) and/or Other Services (i.e. Trust Account Services) for Hidalgo County and Drainage District #1 from acceptance date of March 05, 2013 to March 12, 2013; inasmuch as required extension due to pending response/clarification/review by Legal and thus allowing County to respond to participants inquiry.
4.
Approval to assign an evaluation committee member(s) for the purpose of evaluating the applications received for "Bank Depository Project"- For Hidalgo County and Drainage District #1 for Precincts 1, 2, & 3 (Precinct 4 member assigned on CC on 3/1/13).
B.
Pct. 1
1.
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 CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "Pool" of professional engineering services providers for (on call on an as need basis) for Pct #1;
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 engineering services providers for (on call on an as need basis) for Pct #1;
| Total scores | Le Fevre Environmental & Management Consulting | Rio Delta Engineering | Briones Engineering |
| Evaluator 1 | 98 | 89 | 93 |
| 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 engineering services (on call on an as needed basis) for Pct No. 1.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 7 (to reflect a $4,800.00 increase to the total project estimated cost thus bringing the figure to $19,200.00), for current contract with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation for the (Border Road Project) for Hidalgo. C-11-310-01-24.
D.
Pct. 4
1.
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 CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services for US 281 & Sh 186 (Linn- San Manuel) beautification project located in Pct No. 4;
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 engineering services for US 281 & Sh 186 (Linn- San Manuel) beautification project located in Pct No. 4;
| Total Scores | DBR Engineering Consultants | HALFF Associates Inc | Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc |
| Evaluator 1 | 95 | 97 | 94 |
| 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 engineering services for US 281 & SH 186 (Linn-San Manuel) beautification project in Precinct No. 4.
E.
Constables
1.
Acceptance and Approval to Award the Best Valued Proposals from Job Order Contractors for the project: Concrete Work & Water Line Improvements to Constable Pct. 1 Building (Project# 2013-032-01-16-MSS) as follows:
a. Facilities USA, LLC (awarded JOC through TCPN) in the total amount not to exceed $89,156.00 for Concrete Work & Water Line Improvements.
b. Alpha Building Corp. (awarded JOC through -Choice Facility Partners) in the total amount not to exceed $2,934.37 for Alternate No. 2-Silt Fence.
a. Facilities USA, LLC (awarded JOC through TCPN) in the total amount not to exceed $89,156.00 for Concrete Work & Water Line Improvements.
b. Alpha Building Corp. (awarded JOC through -Choice Facility Partners) in the total amount not to exceed $2,934.37 for Alternate No. 2-Silt Fence.
F.
Sheriff's Office
1.
Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Construction Management Agreement with Prodigy Construction Management LLC, for "Law Enforcement/Adult Detention Facilities Roof & Related Repairs Project"as approved for negotiations on CC 10/16/12.
21.
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.
CL-12-2088-A; Erasmo Chapa v. Hidalgo County, Texas
D.
Claim of Jose F. Garcia
E.
David Duran v. Hidalgo County; Cause No. 7:12-cv-116
Luis Caudillo v. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department; CL-11-2010-D
Claim of Brian Valadez
Claim of Consuelo Gonzalez
Luis Caudillo v. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department; CL-11-2010-D
Claim of Brian Valadez
Claim of Consuelo Gonzalez
22.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
CL-12-2088-A; Erasmo Chapa v. Hidalgo County, Texas
D.
Claim of Jose F. Garcia
E.
David Duran v. Hidalgo County; Cause No. 7:12-cv-116
Luis Caudillo v. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department; CL-11-2010-D
Claim of Brian Valadez
Claim of Consuelo Gonzalez
Luis Caudillo v. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department; CL-11-2010-D
Claim of Brian Valadez
Claim of Consuelo Gonzalez
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Adjourn