NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL 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.
B.
2013 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
C.
2013 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)
D.
E.
2013 - Pct #3 Parks (1100)
F.
2013 - Pct. 3 Rd Maint (1200)
G.
2013 - Pct. #4 Parks (1100)
H.
2013 - Pct. 4 Rd Maint (1200)
I.
2013 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100)
J.
2013 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
K.
2013 - 370th District Court (1100)
L.
2013 - 139th District Court (1100)
M.
2013 - 206th District Court (1100)
N.
2013 - Justice Crt. Tech (1242)
O.
2013 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
P.
Q.
2013 - Adult Probation (1100)
R.
2013 - Elections Dept. (1100)
S.
2013 - Elections Dept. (1100)
T.
2013 - Emergency Management (1100)
U.
2013 - Executive Office (1100)
V.
2013 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
W.
2013 - Constable Pct. #1 (1100)
X.
2013 - Constable Pct. #1 (1100)
Y.
2013 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Z.
2013 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
AA.
2013 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
BB.
2013 - Safety Division (1100)
CC.
2013 - Safety Division (1100)
DD.
2013 - District Attorney's Office Autopsies (1100)
EE.
2013 - District Attorney's Office - Autopsies (1100)
FF.
GG.
2013 - D.A. Investigation HB65 (1223)
HH.
2013 - Facilities Management (1100)
II.
2013 - Facilities Management (1100)
JJ.
2013 - Facilities Management (1100)
3.
2013 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
Precinct No. 1 (1336):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from CO2006-ADM BLDG (043) to CO2006-PCT1 (041) in the total amount of $302,126.36 to fund the purchase of (2) new CAT Roll off Trucks.
B.
Linn San Manuel Brewster Park (1342):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from CO2010A&B program 075 to program 124 in the amount of $791.43 in order to fund Atlas & Hall invoices.
C.
BCAP (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from BCAP program (028) to Pct.4 BCAP Hoehn Drive Subdivision, program (329) in the total amount of $762.50.
D.
Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Co. Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $142,363.00.
E.
Tax Office (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Tax Office in the amount of $142,363.00 to fund the purchase of an OPEX AS7200i processing machine.
F.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from program (085) to program (062) in the total amount of $552,528.00 for Dicker Road project.
4.
A.
Precinct No.2 Dicker Road
Approval of 2013 interfund transfer from CO2009B&C (1341) fund to TxDOT (1315) fund in the amount of $481,117.00 for Dicker Road project
5.
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)
6.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
Approval of 457 Plan Hardship Withdrawal Request for Employee #122335
7.
Headstart:
A.
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Monthly Report: September
B.
Discussion/Approval of Program Financial Report: September
C.
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report: September
D.
Approval of Children's Applications for 2013-2014
8.
Budget & Management:
A.
Requesting approval to pay property taxes owed in the amount of $ 23,911.62 (E2650-00-000-0001-00) in connection with the Ebony Plaza Lot 1 in the City of McAllen with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
Self-Funded (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 10/01-15/2013 in the amount of $43,542.03 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $655,649.43 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/28/13 to 10/11/13.
| 09/28-30/13 |
$ 51,802.68 |
| 10/01-04/13 |
$324,638.61 |
| 10/05-11/13 |
$279,208.14 |
| TOTAL |
$655,649.43 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
9.
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.
1. Approval to rescind action on AI#40478 approved by Commissioners' Court on 9/17/13 for the payment of Invoice #3371 in the amount of $45,618.85 to R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-12-314-01-29 for the Nolana Loop Project.
2. Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoices 3371-1 and 3371-2 in the amounts of $11,781.55 and 33,730.00 respectively for professional services submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-12-314-01-29 (Supplemental Agreement #5) for the Nolana Loop Project.
B.
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current contract for the:"LEGEND and NON-LEGEND PHARMACEUTICALS" for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, under the same rates, terms and conditions with MAO WESTWOOD PHARMACY, INC. dba WESTWOOD PHARMACY effective 11/17/13 through 01/16/14 or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County).
C.
Acceptance and approval of payment of Invoice #2013-00116-$167,310.00 submitted by contracted architect, ERO Architects in connection with, "Schematic Design Phase for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse."C-13-122-07-17
D.
Acceptance and approval of "Certificate of Substantial Completion" as submitted by contractor, Herrera & Hunt Inc., reflecting the date of 10/05/13: "PROJECT NUMBER 2013-236-OGG-Project Repair to DPS Building.
E.
Acceptance and approval for Invoice# 8R1 in the amount of $5,224.77, from Gignac & Associates Architects LLP., contracted architect for "Design & Construction of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Substation in Precinct No. 1 Area"C-08-051-01-30;
F.
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment Inv.# 11324548 ($25,000.00) submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (WA#1-PO#696996) for: "JOB SPECIFIC PROJECT"- FM 2220 (Ware Road) under Contract# C-13-178-08-10, located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;
2. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Inv.# 11324552 ($32,971.91) submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. in connection to Contract #C-12-126-10-16 (WA#1-PO#688820) for:"JOB SPECIFIC PROJECT"-Extension of 10th Street (SH 107 to FM 1925)" located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;
3. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Inv. # 13-6-000010 ($ 1,804.29) submitted by L&G Engineering Laboratory, LLC, under (WA#3 - PO# 694431) in connection to:"Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 (on an as needed basis) under Con. #C-12-122-06-12-PROJECT-"M" ROAD MOTOR POOL for PRECINCT 4;
4. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Inv. #1790 ($ 7820.00) submitted by PEREZ CONSULTING ENGINEERS in connection to Contract #C-13-0584-06-25 (WA#1-PO#694874) for "JOB SPECIFIC PROJECT": "Curry Estates Drainage Improvements" located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
5. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Inv. #1795 ($ 4,590.00) submitted by PEREZ CONSULTING ENGINEERS in connection to Contract #C-13-0584-06-25 (WA#1-PO#694874) for "JOB SPECIFIC PROJECT": "Curry Estates Drainage Improvements" located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
6. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Inv. #AUG 2013 ($ 11,580.00) submitted by LE FEVRE ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC., in connection to Contract #C-13-132-06-25 (WA#1-PO#694985) for "JOB SPECIFIC PROJECT": "Sunflower Road Park Project Phase I" located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
G.
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 20131665 in the amount of $1,564.74 (Pct 3, 3rd Call, Bernal Heights Subdivision as submitted by project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group. (C-CAP-08-028-10-28.)
H.
Requesting amendment to AI#39764 (CC action 8-13-13), to reflect amount from $4,556.25 to $6,505.50 through same requisition # 239537 for the disposal of 15 waste drums/barrels located within Pct #4.
I.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of the following invoice with TEDSI Infrastructure Group under the following contracts with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed:
1. Invoice #20131669 in the amount of $41,475.54 amid Work Authorization # 1 - Contract #C-08-227-02-09
J.
Acceptance, and approval of Invoice No. 1 (Amendment No. 2) in the amount of $7,500 from Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc., contracted architect for the, "Remodel of Existing Old Administration Building (1st and 2nd floors) Project with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed. (C-08-131-08-07)
K.
Acceptance, and approval of Invoice No. 471001/04B/XV in the amount of $747.29 and Invoice No. 471001/04A/XV in the amount of $741.43 from Dannenbaum Engineering Company, contracted architect for the, "Hidalgo County-Annex Modular Buildings-Courtroom Finishes and Courthouse Site Improvements," with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
L.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #1102707-15 in the amount of $28,982.41 submitted by CAS Companies in connection with the "Hidalgo County Morgue Renovation" Project amid PO#663746 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
M.
389th District Court:
Requesting authority to add the fax accessory to the 36-month new copier (capital) lease for a WC7120P copier previously approved through Commissioners Court AI-36273 through our membership/participation with (TPASS) Texas Procurement & Support Services awarded vendor, Xerox contract 985-L2 through Requisition #236796 in the amount of $19.27/month, with total lease $263.86/month effective upon approval.
N.
Add/Delete fuel card users and drivers
1. Constable Pct No. 2 - Fuel card user driver
2. Constable Pct No. 4- Fuel card