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AGENDA
CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
July 9, 2013
9:30 A.M.
                                          

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.
Report on bills before the Texas Legislature of interest to Hidalgo County
 
B.
Discussion and approval of the Transportation Project and Pledge Agreement with Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA)
 
C.
Discussion on upcoming I-69 Alliance events
 
D.
Resolution - 2013 Veterans Salute - Honoring All Who Served
 
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
 
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
 
C.
Approval to accept settlement Money Order from Javier F. Hernandez in the amount of $65.00 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
 
D.
Approval to accept settlement check from USAA General Indemnity Company in the amount of $469.10 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1)
 
E.
Approval to accept settlement check from Endeavor General Insurance Agency in the amount of $2,558.77 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1)
 
F.
National Association of Counties:
Approval to appoint Ramon Garcia, County Judge as voting delegate and appoint Larry Gallardo, Constable Pct. 3 as an alternate to NACO
 
8.
Fire Marshal's Office - Juan Martinez:
 
A.
Recognition of Fire Marshal's Office Employee, Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Ureste for receiving the Sole Texas International Association of Arson Investigators "Jack Sneed" Fire Investigator of the Year Award 2012/2013, for outstanding performance in the field of Fire/Arson Investigations and Public Education.
 
B.
Discussion, Consideration, and Action for the Appointment of the following Auxiliary Fire Marshal Personnel for the purposes of the Certification Commissions: Under Authority of LGC 352.011 (Section A). Approval to Appoint: Victor Ramirez and John O'Valle.
 
9.
Constables:
 
A.
Constable Pct. #2:
Acceptance of Constable Martin "Marty" Cantu's proof of Texas Peace Officer License in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 86.0021.
 
B.
Constable Pct. #4:
Acceptance of Constable J.E. "Eddie" Guerra's proof of Texas Peace Officer license in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 86.0021
 
10.
District Courts:
 
A.
449th District Court:
Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Vendor Invoice Date Amount
Merab Alexandra Rodriguez 6/7/13 $210.00
 
11.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
 
A.
County Clerk's Office (1100):
1. Approval to create the following temporary full time position:

Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary
T017 Assistant Deputy County Clerk $ 10,400.00 per year/$10.00 per hour

2.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
B.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Approval to create the following full time position:

Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary
0415 Quality Assurance Inspector $ 55,000.00

2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
C.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Approval to remove clothing allowance as follows, effective next full pay period, 07/15/13.

Slot #
Position Title Budgeted
Amount (Allowance)
0343 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step II) $500.00
0238 Deputy Sheriff (Step II) $500.00
0157 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step III) $500.00
0225 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step I) $500.00
0077 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step IV) $500.00
0083 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step IV) $500.00
0126 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step III) $500.00
0019 Lieutenant (Step II) $500.00
 
2. Approval to authorize clothing allowance as follows, effective 07/15/13:

Slot # Position Title Budgeted
Amount (Allowance)
0024 Sergeant (Step I) $500.00
0068 Deputy Sheriff (Step II) $500.00
0117 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step IV) $500.00
0202 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step I) $500.00
0219 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step II) $500.00
0223 Deputy Sheriff (Step II) $500.00
0229 Deputy Sheriff (Step II) $500.00
0233 (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step I) $500.00
 
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
D.
TxCDBG Disaster Recovery (1288)
1.  Approval to create the following full time position:

Slot # Position Title Proposed Budgeted Salary
0003 UCP Coordinator II $ 44,583.00

2.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
E.
Constable Pct. # 2 (1100):
1.   Approval to create the following full time position:
Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
0015 Sergeant (step 1) $47,359.00
 
2.   Approval of revised salary schedule. 
 
F.
Pct 1 Administration & Rd Maintenance (1200): 
1.  Approval of the following personnel actions:
Action Prgm. Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete Rd Admin 0012 Administrative Assistant IV $49,440.00
Create Rd Maint 0140 Assistant Field Operations Director $49,440.00

2.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
G.
Pct 4 (1200):
1.   Approval of the following personnel actions:
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 0060 Technician III $ 37,359.00
Create 0078 Administrative Assistant IV $ 35,254.00

2.   Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
12.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
Requesting approval for reimbursement to Chief of Staff Patricia Medina in the amount of $40.01 due to paying for fuel expense out of her pocket after U.S. Voyager gas card did not work.
 
B.
Authorization and approval of cell phone upgrade plan through the County's membership/participation under Contract #DIR-SDD-1780 through Sprint.
Quantity Service Plan Amount
47 Business Advantage Unlimited Messaging & Unlimited Data 200 $45.59
47 Premium Data Charge  $10.00
  Estimated Monthly Rate for (47) Cell Phones: $2,612.73
 
13.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A.
Approval to process the following invoices as claims for AT&T account#:  956-584-7501 447 9 in the total amount of $101.21 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review & auditing procedures are completed.
For the month of: Amount
February  $20.26
March $20.26
April $20.21
May $20.22
June $20.26
Total $101.21
 
14.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
 
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
B.
Requesting approval of the attached Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County (Health & Human Services Dept. ) and Donna I.S.D.  The Health & Human Services Dept. staff will provide training and certification on food handling to employees from Donna I.S.D.
 
C.
1.  Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application for the TB State program for FY 14 in the amount of $674,793.00.  This grant requires a twenty percent local funding match. 

2.  Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application for the TB Federal program for FY 14 in the amount of $279,480.00.  This grant requires a twenty percent local funding match.
 
D.
1. Approval of Order Creating the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.

2. Approval of Order Adopting Rules and Procedures of the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.

3. Approval and Authority to publish Notice of a Public Hearing on the amounts of mandatory payments the Commission of the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District intends to require during the year and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
 
15.
Emergency Management - Oscar Montoya:
 
A.
Status update on the Water Irrigation Allotment
 
16.
Facilities Management:
 
A.
Approval of application for credit with Terra Building Products, needed in order to purchase supplies from vendor, with authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign documents 
 
B.
Approval of Commercial Container Contract with the City of Edinburg - Solid Waste Management for Courthouse Grounds, 100 N. Closner, Edinburg, Texas
 
17.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
 
A.
Authorization to purchase wireless service and devices through the County's membership/participation with Contract: DIR-SDD-1779 with Verizon Wireless for the following:

Department: Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: Equipment Total:
Comm. Pct. 2 1 Cell Phone County Wide Shop Office Use Nationwide Talk Small Business Shr Primary 1400 @ $61.60/mo + $5.00/txs/fees = $66.60 X 6 (July-Dec 2013) = $399.60 Samsung Convoy 2 @ $0.
Comm. Pct. 2 1 Cell Phone County Wide Shop Office Use Nationwide Talk Small Business Shr Secondary 1400 @ $9.99/mo + $5.00/txs/fees = $14.99 X 6 (July-Dec 2013) = $89.94 Samsund Convoy 2 @ $0.
Urban County 2 Data Cards Office Use Unlimited Mobile Broadband Plan @ $37.99/mo + $5.00/txs/fees = $42.99 X 6 (July-Dec 2013) = $257.94 X 2 = $515.88 MIFI4620LE @ $0.
Fire Marshal 5 Data Cards Office Use Unlimited Mobile Broadband Plan @ $37.99/mo + $5.00/txs/fees = $42.99 X 6 (July-Dec 2013) = $257.94 X 5 = $1,289.70 MIFI4620LE @ $0
Fire Marshal 4 Data Cards Office Use Unlimited Mobile Broadband Plan @ $37.99/mo + $5.00/txs/fees = $42.99 X 6 (July-Dec 2013) = $257.94 X 4 = $1,031.76 4G LTE USB Modem @ $0.
 
18.
HIDTA - Task Force - Dora Munoz:
 
A.
Approval to process invoice as a claim in the amount of $30.44 to Verizon Wireless with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
B.
1. Authorization and approval to accept Award Grant No. G13SS0002A (Supplemental), between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President-Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $356,567.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2013 to 12/31/2014.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Hidalgo County Auditor for the HIDTA Task Force Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $356,567.00.
 
19.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
Requesting approval to re-authorize Urban County Program Director to approve certain Change Orders on Urban County Projects
 
B.
Urban County Program, on behalf of the City of Penitas, is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional architectural services with Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. in the amount of $6,400.00 utilizing Year 25 (2012) Urban County funds for public facility improvements at the city's Public Library located at 1100 South FM 1427 in Penitas, Texas.
 
C.
Consideration and approval to submit Amendment Request No.3 which includes a Performance Statement Amendment, a Budget Amendment and an Implementation Schedule Amendment to the General Land Office (GLO) Contract No. 12-406-000-6453/ DRS210068.
 
D.
The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and approval of contract for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:

1. (1) Unit in the City of Alamo and (2) units in the City of Mercedes in the amount of $131,020.00 to G & G Contractors.
 
E.
Requesting approval to Re-authorize Urban County Program Director to sign and execute contracts and agreements after Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court approval as they relate to all Hidalgo County Urban County Program projects included in the Annual Consolidated Plan.
 
F.
Requesting Re-Designation of Urban County Program Director as Certifying Officer Designee for Environmental review Procedures for entities assuming HUD Environmental responsibilities (CDBG, HOME, ESG, COLONIA, TDHCA, TDRA, GLO Program and etc.).
 
G.
Requesting approval to Re-Authorize Urban County Program Director to sign and execute Loan Agreements, Rehabilitation Contracts, Promissory Notes, Release of Real Estate Liens on Property that have
met the established Affordability Periods, and CHDO Agreements , as they relate to the Home Program.
 
H.
Requesting authority to transfer $50,000 from the FY 2012 HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program – Program Income line item to the FY 2012 Home Buyer Assistance Program
 
20.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
 
A.
Vote Center Selection Committee Update
 
B.
Requesting approval for the following claim/invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Invoice Date Vendor Description Amount
05/02/13 Time Warner Cable Additional Outlet $115.33
 
C.
1.Discussion and approval of Appointment of Democratic Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2013 through the July 31, 2015 term.
2. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Republican Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2013 through the July 31, 2015 term.
 
D.
Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor

INVOICE DATE VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
6/12/13 Alejandro Lopez county gas card didn't work on way back from Denton County $40.01
 
E.
Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Invoice Date Vendor Description Amount
05/01/13 Hacienda Ford For Labor $30.50
 
21.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
 
A.
1.  Requesting approval to process the following AT&T invoices as a claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.

Vendor Account No. Billing Date Amount
AT&T 019-174-8219-001 May 19, 2013 $19.06
AT&T 019-174-8219-001 June 19, 2013 ($12.79) credit
Total amount due: $6.27

2.  Requesting for Commissioners Court to approve Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service be added to the DIR Contract through AT&T.
 
22.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
 
A.
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Eduardo's No. 12 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Diana Izaguirrez)
b. Concho Heights Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Kyndel Bennett)
c. San Joaquin Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Herb Scurlock)
d. Villa Rama Phase 6 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Rick Martin)
e. Loma Verde No. 3 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Kyle Ruppert)
f. San Pablo Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Tillmin Welch)

2. Final Approval
a. Salida Del Sol Estates Phase 6 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Mario Flores)
b. Buenos Aires Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Noe Salazar)

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Le Vendicion Ranch Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Michael Baldwin)
 
B.
1. Reimbursement of Cash Deposit
a. Las Estrellas Phase I – Pct. 3 (CWL Limited)
b. Las Estrellas Phase III – Pct. 3 (CWL Limited)
c. Las Estrellas Phase IV – Pct. 3 (CWL Limited)
 
C.
Discussion and Possible Action of adoption of Proposed Salvage Yard Order
 
23.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Cuellar:
 
A.
1. Consideration and approval to purchase easement on a certain tract of land described as Parcel J.C. Engelman Subdivision, Sections 262 and 263, Lots 4 and 5 for the Delta West Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project.

2. Consideration and approval on "Waiver of Appraisal Report" on a certain tract of land described as Parcel No.1 – J.C. Engelman Subdivision, Sections 262 and 263, Lots 4 and 5 for the Delta West Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project.
 
24.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
 
A.
Presentation and Update on McColl Road Project by Mr. Valente Olivarez, TXDOT Area Engineer.
 
B.
1. Approval of Resolution by the County of Hidalgo to enter into a Project Sponsoring Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the review of environmental documents developed by Hidalgo County Pct. #2 for the Dicker Road Project (23rd St. to Jackson Road).

2.  In Accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval to serve as project sponsor for a highway project and prepare an environmental review document.

3.  Approval of interlocal agreement between The Texas Dept. of Transportation and The County of Hidalgo for the Dicker Road Project.
 
25.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A.
Requesting approval to process the following invoice as claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Vendor Invoice # Amount
Radio Shack 203446 23.49
 
26.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
 
A.
Discussion and action of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for FM 2220 from Mile 5 to FM 1924 - CSJ: 2094-01-038 
 
B.
 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Termination of Paying Agent/Registrar Services and Approving New Paying Agent/Registrar for the County of Hidalgo Outstanding Obligations and Approving Other Matters Incident Thereto.
 
27.
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).
 
A.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice, revised insurance requirements  and draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for - Hidalgo County - Constable Precinct 4-  Security Guard Services- RFB 2013-100-07-24-YZV". Including the authority to re-advertise project in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
2.
Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Engineering, for "On Call Services-MPO and HCRMA , Traffic Studies County Wide Projects,"as approved for negotiations on CC 6/11/13.
 
3.
a.  Presentation of scoring/evaluation grid (for the purposes of ranking by Commissioner's Court) of sole participant submitted in response to the Request for Proposals for:  Actuarial Consulting Services for Part I-GASB 43 and/or 45 OPEB Valuation Analysis and Part II- Health Benefits Reserve Analysis"-Hidalgo County RFP No. 2013-022-05-01-CGA;

b. Authority for Purchasing Department to negotiate a letter engagement including (Best and Final Offer) with the sole participant for "Actuarial Consulting Services for Part I-GASB 43 and/or 45 OPEB Valuation Analysis and Part II- Health Benefits Reserve Analysis"-Hidalgo County RFP No. 2013-022-05-01-CGA.
 
4.
Presentation for award of sole responding-qualifying vendor (ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas) that  submitted a bid  and met all specifications, and requirements  with approval of contract for Hidalgo County-Facilities Management-Maintenance and Repair for Elevators located in County Owned Buildings" ( RFB  No. 2013-020-06-19-YZV).
 
B.
Pct. 2
 
1.
Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of AIA Agreement with ERO Architects, (as approved for negotiation on CC 03/05/13) in connection with the construction of "Precinct No. 2 New Field Operations Shop."
 
C.
IT Department:
 
1.
Requesting approval to enter into agreement with Paymentech, LLC on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to provide electronic payment services for E-Filing System.
 
D.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Structural Engineering Agreement with Chanin Engineering, for "Law Enforcement/Adult Detention Facilities  Roof & Related Repairs Project"as approved for negotiations on CC 3/26/13.
 
28.
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:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Venus - Tax Abatement.
 
29.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Venus - Tax Abatement.
 
30.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
32.
Adjourn