NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
2.
2013 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
2013 - J.P. Pct. 1 Pl. 2 (1100)
B.
2013 - Emergency Management (1100)
C.
D.
2013 - County Clerk (1100)
E.
2013 - County Clerk (1100)
F.
2013 - County Clerk (1237)
G.
2013 - Pct. 1 Adm. (1200)
H.
2013 - Pct. #1 Rd & Maintence (1200)
I.
2013 - CO2010A&B-Pct2 Equip&Maint Facility (1342)
J.
K.
2013 - Pct. #4 Rd Maint (1200)
L.
M.
2013 - Pct. #4 Sanitation (1100)
N.
O.
2013 – Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
P.
2013 - I.T. Department-Justice Crt Bldg Sec (1245)
Q.
2013 - I.T. Department (1100)
R.
2013 - 430th District Court (1100)
S.
2013 - 449th District Court (1100)
T.
U.
2013 - Human Resources (1100)
V.
2013 - County Judge (1100)
W.
2013 - Elections Department (1100)
X.
2013-Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Y.
2013 - Sheriff's Investigation Fund HB 65 (Fund 1227)
Z.
2013 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
AA.
2013 - Public Defender's (1100)
BB.
2013 - Planning Dept. (1100)
CC.
DD.
2013 - Facilities Management (1100)
EE.
3.
2013 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to District Attorney-Civil Litigation in the amount of $350.00 to fund unemployment compensation expenditures.
B.
CO2009-Pct 2 Southfork Estates (1339): Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from various CO2009-Pct 2 Projects into CO2009-Pct 2 Southfork Estates in the amount of $331,058.00.
C.
Pct. 2 Rancho Blanco Rd (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 Rd Maint. into Pct 2 Rancho Blanco (1/4 Mile East Alamo - Tower) Road in the amount of $10,000.00.
D.
Fifth Administrative Judicial Region (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Fifth Administrative Judicial Region in the amount of $13,200.32 to fund assessment fee for FY 2014.
E.
JP Pct. 5 Pl. 1 (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency to JP Pct. 5 Pl. 1 in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
F.
Precinct No.4 (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from within fund (1200) program (007) to program (125) in the total amount of $17,951.00
4.
Planning Department:
A.
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
5.
A.
District Attorney's Office - Checks Monthly Fees Report - September 2013
B.
District Clerk:
Approval of fines & fees monthly report for the month of September 2013
6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
| Account Number |
Payer |
Amount |
| 00100.90.280.0005.23 |
Huawei Technologies USA Inc. |
$3,311.89 |
| B2065.00.000.0063.00 |
Corelogic |
$2,669.09 |
| E4826.02.000.0048.00 |
Sierra Title Company |
$4,936.30 |
| E8000.00.132.0009.00 |
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson |
$17,622.52 |
| L5650.01.000.0005.00 |
Corelogic |
$6,208.37 |
7.
Membership Dues:
A.
398th District Court (1100)
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for 398th District Court Judge Aida Salinas Flores in the amount of $195.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedure are completed by county auditor.
B.
Budget & Management (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for Sergio Cruz and Dina R. Trevino to Government Finance Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
8.
Auditor's Office:
A.
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of September 2013.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
B.
Discussion, consideration and approval to process payment for tax year 2012 in the amount of $192,928.87 to HEB Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and HEB Grocery Company.
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
Fifth Administrative Judicial Region (1100):
Approval to make payment to the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region for the fiscal year 2014 Hidalgo County Assessment Fee in the amount of $103,200.32 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
Telephone Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer General Fund lapsed telephone funds from various departments to the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
10.
Purchasing Dept:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
1. Invoice No. 11324545 - $5,497.00 for "La Homa ROW"
2. Invoice No. 11324549- $1,581.14 for "Tom Gill/Liberty Rd Project";
3. Invoice No. 11324553- $2,207.55 for "FM 681 Project From FM 2221 to SH 107";
4. Invoice No. 11324554 - $1, 443.40 for "FM 681 Project From FM 2221/FM 492; FM 681 to FM 364."
B.
Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day extension option as provided under the current contract between Hidalgo County and for "Credit Card Payment Services", under the same rates, terms and conditions, so as to have no lapse in services while the procurement process is completed.
C.
Acceptance and approval of the updating of the current DIR Contract #TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005 (previously approved on 01/22/13-AI#36401) initiated by the Department Of Information Resources (DIR)to reflect the current Texas Legislative Code reference and the removal of the requirement of a yearly purchase order.
D.
Requesting approval of "Clarification and/or Replacement of Sub-Contractor's Letter" to Work Authorization No. 2 pursuant to Article 14 to engage the services of (Sub-Contractor) DOS LAND SURVEYING, INC. for the purposes of "Design Surveying Services" and to disengage previous sub-contractor (approved by CC on 10/02/13-AI-40977-(a)) submitted and requested by contracted engineer L&G ENGINEERING for "Job Specific" PROJECT: Preparation of the PS&E for the 10th Street Extension (SH107 to FM1925) located in Precinct No. 4, under agreement #C-12-126-10-16
E.
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice #3418 in the amount of $86,340.18 for professional services rendered & submitted by Ramiro Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-12-314-01-29 (WA #2) for Thomas Road project.
F.
Acceptance to exercise the County's option to extend the additonal one (1) year renewal as allowed under Contract #C-12-096-09-25 with AL3 Enterprises, LLC dba Starr Telecom for "Cabling Installation Services, Time and Materials" under the same rates, terms and conditions.
G.
Acceptance of donation of a Dell Dimension 3000, Intel Pentium 4 computer by Urban County. Supporting documentation attached.
H.
398th District Court:
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new copier (capital) lease for a WC7220P copier through our membership/participation with (TPASS) Texas Procurement & Support Services awarded vendor, Xerox contract 985-L2 through Requisition #241480 in the amount of $251.67/month, effective upon approval.
I.
1. Requesting authority to enter into a 60-month (capital) lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. through our membership/participation with (BUYBOARD) awarded vendor for TAX OFFICE through requisition #240627, in the total amount of $8,268.00/a quarterly effective upon approval;
2. Acceptance and approval of the continuation of the maintenance services with PITNEY BOWES "Maintenance Renewal for SMART MAILER 7" through assigned requisition #240627 in the amount of $8,268.00 quarterly followed by an approved purchase order including any annual maintenance services renewals through the life term of the item by Tax Assessor-Collector Department;
3. Approval to pay the continuation annual renewal fees in the amount of $8,268.00 including the signing of required documents by County Judge or Court Member.
J.
Discussion, consideration and approval of Payment Application No. 2 to 2GS, L.L.C. for the Little Mexico Subdivision and South Tower Estates Paving & Drainage project, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Raul Sesin, contract # C-13-127-05-21 in the amount of $164,719.55.