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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING January 14, 2014 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.
Resolution honoring Michael Donovan
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 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 other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
8.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #4 (1284):
Approval of appropriation of the 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant funds tactical phase 3 for the Constable Precinct No. 4 in the total amount of $5,900.79.
Approval of appropriation of the 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant funds tactical phase 3 for the Constable Precinct No. 4 in the total amount of $5,900.79.
9.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. to participate in a Medical Group Agreement for Blue Advantage HMO Network Participation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
B.
1. Requesting approval to accept the Preparedness and Prevention Community Preparedness Section / Bioterrorism Discretionary grant contract #2014-045408-001 in the amount of $89,999.00 for the period of 01/01/2014 through 06/30/2014.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $89,999.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $100,000.00.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $89,999.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $100,000.00.
C.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
D.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
10.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
The Urban County Program on behalf of Precinct No. 1 is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC in the amount of $54,525.00 utilizing CDBG FY 26 (2013) Street Improvements project.
11.
Auditor's Office - Ray Eufracio:
A.
Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, Constable Precinct 5 and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2013 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
12.
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.
Pct. 2
1.
Acceptance of the sole bid received and approval of contract for the request for bids for "Loading and Hauling of Dirt" for Hidalgo County Precinct #2. (Bid No.: 2013-269-10-30-CGA)
2.
Acceptance, and approval of the following for C-13-250-01-14 - "Road & Drainage Construction - Rancho Blanco Road" between Hidalgo County and R.D.H. Site & Concrete Company as submitted through project engineer R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp.:
A. Final construction contract (CC previously approved to award on 10/22/2013) in the amount of $297,936.13;
B. Pursuant to TXLGC262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...' The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor.
A. Final construction contract (CC previously approved to award on 10/22/2013) in the amount of $297,936.13;
B. Pursuant to TXLGC262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...' The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor.
B.
WIC
1.
Presentation of bids received as detailed and attached herein for the purpose of award and approval of contract document with the lowest vendor meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County WIC Program-Lease of Office Space-City of Roma- RFB No. 2013-213-12-04-SMA
C.
Sheriff's Office
1.
Presentation of bids received as detailed and attached herein for the purpose of award and approval of contract document with the lowest vendor meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County-Sheriff's Office Legend and Non-Legend Pharmaceuticals- RFB No. 2013-145-12-27-SMA.
13.
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.
C-6392-13-I; San Juanita Saldana, et al v. Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Elections Administrator
D.
C-0664-13-I; Iris Judith Serna, Rogelio Castillo Saldana v. County of Hidalgo
E.
CL-13-3882-A; TCPSP Corp. v. Hon. Jesus Morales (JP 1,2)
F.
Subrogation Claim Against Noe Vela-Castillo
G.
Subrogation Claim against Rocio Gutierrez
H.
Claim of Antonio Martinez
I.
Claim of Guadalupe Chapa
J.
Claim of Mary Lou Gomez A/N/F of Alexandro Rodriguez
14.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
C-6392-13-I; San Juanita Saldana, et al v. Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Elections Administrator
D.
C-0664-13-I; Iris Judith Serna, Rogelio Castillo Saldana v. County of Hidalgo
E.
CL-13-3882-A; TCPSP Corp. v. Hon. Jesus Morales (JP 1,2)
F.
Subrogation Claim Against Noe Vela-Castillo
G.
Subrogation Claim against Rocio Gutierrez
H.
Claim of Antonio Martinez
I.
Claim of Guadalupe Chapa
J.
Claim of Mary Lou Gomez A/N/F of Alexandro Rodriguez
15.
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
16.
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
17.
Adjourn