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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
January 7, 2014
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 the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.

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 - Emergency Management (1100)
 
B.
2013 - General Litigation (1100)
 
C.
2013 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
 
D.
2013 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
 
E.
2013 - Fire Marshal's Office (1100)
 
F.
2013 - Fire Marshal's Office (1100)
 
G.
 2013 - Human Resources (1100)
 
H.
2013 - Constable Pct. #1 (1100)
 
I.
2013 - Jail (1100)
 
J.
2013 - Jail (1100)
 
K.
2013 - Civil Services (1100)
 
3.
2013 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Co Wide Admin (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Public Defense to Co Wide Admin Contingency in the amount of  $16,068.73.
 
B.
Various Departments (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to various accounts in the total amount of $233,989.11 to fund salaries and fringe benefit expenditures.
 
4.
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
2014 - Facilities Management (1100)
 
B.
2014 - County Court #7 (1100)
 
C.
2014 - County Auditor (1100)
 
D.
2014- WIC (1292)
 
E.
2014 - Sheriff (1100)
 
F.
2014 - Jail (1100)
 
G.
2014 - Human Services (1100)
 
H.
2014 - Constable Pct. #1 (1100)
 
5.
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Co Wide Admin (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Auditor's to Co Wide Administration Contingency in the amount of $62.76 to comply with the court order approved by the Hidalgo County Board of Judges on December 05, 2013.
 
B.
2014 - Various Departments (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to various accounts in the total amount of $100,000.00.
 
C.
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to Sheriff's Office in the amount of $317,854.00 to fund operating expenditures for the Sheriff's Substation.
 
6.
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)
 
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
District Attorney's Office - November 2013 Checks Monthly Fee Report
 
8.
Right of Way - Permits:
 
A.
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
1.  Break Pavement at 560 ft West of Midway Road on the South side of Vaughn Road.
 
9.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
Account Number Payer Amount
B2550.00.000.0328.03 Corelogic $3,174.58
E5055.03.000.0147.00 Bac Tax Services $3,377.73
E5055.03.000.0147.00 Bac Tax Services $3,373.64
T0807.01.000.0033.00 M & T Bank $2,627.34
T0807.01.000.0033.00 Corelogic Tax Services LLC $968.17
 
B.
Account Number Payer Amount
H4900.00.477.0001.00 Corelogic $4,569.55
T5600.00.000.0006.05 Julio C Martinez $3,545.89
 
10.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:
Requesting membership dues be approved for payment of dues totaling $1,860.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows:

Epsilon Sigma Phi for Brad Cowan, Barbara Storz, Adelita F. Munoz, Christina L. Perez, Andrea Valdez in the amount of $325 through Requisition #248699

Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agents (TAE4-HA) for Barbara Storz, Andrea Valdez, Christina Perez, Adelita F. Munoz, and Brad Cowan in the amount of $505 through Requisition #248698

Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science for Adelita F. Munoz and Andrea Valdez in the amount of $225 through Requisition #248701

Texas County Agricultural Agent's Association (TCAAA) for Barbara Storz and Brad Cowan in the amount of $220 through Requisition #248700

National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) for Barbara Storz in the amount of $75 through Requisition #248694

American Society for Horticutural Science for Barbara Storz in the amount of $175 through Requisition #248696

American Horticultural Society for Barbara Storz in the amount of $35 through Requisition #248697
 
11.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $777,817.83 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/07/13 to 12/20/13.
 
12/07-13/13   $391,252.63
12/14-20/13   $386,565.20
TOTAL   $777,817.83

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
Pct.1 TXDOT (1315):
Approval of 2013 Interfund Transfer from Pct.1 Road Maintenance (fund 1200, Program #005) to TXDOT-US83 Illumination (fund 1315, program #031) in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund lighting services for Expressway 83 in the Pct. 1 area.
 
C.
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 12/01-15/2013 in the amount of $60,225.05 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
12.
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 fire alarm monitoring service agreement (reviewed and approved by legal) for the monthly amount of $26.95 which includes administration fees for the new Constable Pct.1 Building with ASG Security for the duration of term as stated on 2C of agreement including the continuation of services through the life term of the monitoring equipment in place by user department with the authority to execute and signing of agreement by County Judge, or Court Member.
 
B.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoices as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure  Group amid Work Authorization No.3-PO#695933-Contract #C-08-226-09-30 for Professional Engineering Services with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.

1) Invoice #20131695-From September 01, 2013 to September 30, 2013 in the amount of $25,550.00
2) Invoice #20131724-From October 01, 2013 to October 31, 2013 in the amount of $4,800.00
 
C.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County- "Rental and/or Purchase of Industrial Uniforms" RFB No.: 2014-013 including the authority to re-advertise project in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
D.
Pct. 4
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice # 2980-13 for $46,153.00 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects  for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building under contract C-13-119-10-02 (PO# 701993).
 
E.
For clarification purposes only as submitted by Godinez Communications the revised "Attachment C-Project Work Schedule" of Work Authorization No. 1-PO#670133-Contract #C-11-117-08-22 for the provision of "Professional Consulting Services To Assist, Assess, Review and Facilitate Hidalgo County's revenue And Expenditure Efficiencies In Various Public And Private Sector (Including All funding Sources, Programs, and Entities)" with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.

Invoice No: HC-DD-001-$2,430.00-01/11/12 thru 01/31/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-002-$3,105.00-02/01/12 thru 02/29/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-003-$1,620.00-03/01/12 thru 03/31/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-004-$3,105.00-04/01/12 thru 04/30/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-005-$2,565.00-05/01/12 thru 05/31/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-006-$1,485.00-06/01/12 thru 06/30/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-007-$1,620.00-07/01/12 thru 07/31/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-008-$3,240.00-08/01/12 thru 08/31/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-009-$3,645.00-09/01/12 thru 09/30/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-010-$4,185.00-10/01/12 thru 10/31/12
Invoice No: HC-DD-011-$   540.00-11/01/12 thru 11/30/12

Total amount of invoices: $27,540.00
 
F.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of the following invoices as submitted by Godinez Communications amid Work Authorization No. 2-PO#670372-Contract #C-11-117-08-02 for the provision of "Professional Consulting Services To Assist, Assess, Review, And Facilitate Hidalgo County's revenue And Expenditure Efficiencies In Various Public And Private Sector (Including All funding Sources, Programs, And Entities)" with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.

a) Invoice No: HC-IDJO-001-$810.00-01/01/12 thru 01/31/12
b) Invoice No: HC-IDJO-002-$1,755.00-02-01-12 thru 02/29/12
c) Invoice No: HC-IDJO-003-$1,485.00-03/01/12 thru 03/31/12
d) Invoice No: HC-IDJO-004-$675.00-04/01/12 thru 04/30/12
e) Invoice No: HC-IDJO-005-$540.00-05/01/12 thru 05/31/12
f)  Invoice No: HC-IDJO-006-$405.00-06/01/12 thru 06/30/12
g) Invoice No: HC-IDJO-007-$405.00-07/01/12 thru 07/30/12
h) Invoice No: HC-IDJO-008-$540.00-08/01/12 thru 08/31/12
i)  Invoice No: HC-IDJO-009-$675.00-09/30/12 thru 09/30/12

Total amount:  $7,290.00
 
G.
Oscar Gonzalez, Director of Road and Bridge, Hidalgo County PCT1 is formally requesting the removal of County Asset number 55470 - Rotary Laser Self Level due to theft. All back up information has been attached.
 
H.
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice #2013-00141 in the amount of $61,306.88 for professional services rendered & submitted by ERO Architects  through Contract C-13-096-07-09 for the new vehicle maintenance facility.
 
I.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE:
Acceptance and approval of Request for Payment Application No. 11 in the amount of $38,293.88 as submitted by Holchemont LTD, awarded vendor for the "Construction Of A New Constable Building Precinct One Offices" and as certified by project Architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates Inc. in connection with AIA Contract #C-12-028-07-24 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
 
J.
For information purposes only of notice submitted to Hidalgo County of name change from Ramiro & Guerrero, LLP to "The J. Ramirez Law Firm" who are the contracted firm for the "Bond Counsel" services amid assigned Contract #C-13-101-02-26.
 
K.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT NO. 1:
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice Seven in the amount of $13,610.28 as submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates for Professional Architectural Services for the "Design and Construction Of A New Constable Building" in Hidalgo County Precinct One amid Contract #C-10-320-02-08-PO#660264 (approved by CC on 02/08/11) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.