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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING February 25, 2014 9:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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.
County Judge's Office:
A.
Proclamation in Support of the Establishment of South Texas College in the Delta Area
B.
Proclamation Declaring March 2014 As "Red Cross Month"
6.
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
C.
Approval to accept settlement check from Fred Loya Insurance Company in the amount of $300.80 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
D.
Authorization for Commissioner Cuellar to sign discharge monitoring reports for Delta Lake wastewater treatment plant for period from April, 2013 to September, 2013. Environmental Compliance Office will submit reports to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
E.
Authorization for Judge Ramon Garcia to sign Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Address and Signatory Authority Form (TCEQ-20431) authorizing county's Environmental Compliance Coordinator to sign DMRs and submit to TCEQ the waste water treatment plant at Delta Lake Park in Precinct 1.
F.
1. Discussion and possible action on an Order authorizing the Proposed Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.05 (a), (c) and (d).
2. Consider request from City of Pharr Commissioners to approve a Resolution authorizing the resale of tax foreclosed property, account number K2400-00-000-0181-09.
2. Consider request from City of Pharr Commissioners to approve a Resolution authorizing the resale of tax foreclosed property, account number K2400-00-000-0181-09.
G.
Cancellation/termination of appointment of Luciano Garza as volunteer intern
7.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. 1 (1284) LBSP:
1. Authorization and Approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 (LBSP-14) Grant award no. LBSP-14-0028
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program Fy2014 (LBSP-14)
5. Approval to appropriate funds from the LBSP-14 grant award in the amount of $46,000.00
1. Authorization and Approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 (LBSP-14) Grant award no. LBSP-14-0028
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program Fy2014 (LBSP-14)
5. Approval to appropriate funds from the LBSP-14 grant award in the amount of $46,000.00
B.
Constable Pct. #2:
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 Grant (LBSP-14).
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 (LBSP-14).
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for LBSP-14 grant award in the amount of $15,000.00.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 Grant (LBSP-14).
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 (LBSP-14).
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for LBSP-14 grant award in the amount of $15,000.00.
C.
Constable Precinct #3:
Presentation and discussion of 2013 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
Presentation and discussion of 2013 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
D.
Constable Pct. #4:
Presentation and discussion of the 2013 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Presentation and discussion of the 2013 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
E.
Constable Pct. #5:
Requesting authorization for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to submit, on behalf of Constable Pct. 5 Office, the FY2013 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report, as required by the Office of the Attorney General.
Requesting authorization for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to submit, on behalf of Constable Pct. 5 Office, the FY2013 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report, as required by the Office of the Attorney General.
8.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
A.
Precinct #1- Road Maintenance (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Dept/Program | Slot No. | Position Title | Proposed / Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 121-005 | 0036 | Heavy Equipment Operator II | $30,748.00 |
| Create | 121-005 | 0144 | Truck Driver II | $28,745.00 |
2. Approval to create one (1) full-time temporary position not to exceed six (6) months as follows:
| Action | Dept/Program | Slot No. | Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 121-005 | T0143 | Truck Driver I | $25,000.00 |
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
Precinct #1 - Parks (121-013)
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Dept/Program | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed / Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 121-013 | 022 | Director of Parks | $ 56,650.00 |
| Create | 121-013 | 025 | Truck Driver I | $ 26,000.00 |
| Create | 121-013 | 026 | Truck Driver I | $ 26,000.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
C.
Countywide Shop (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Department | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | Countywide Shop | 0001 | Mechanic IV | $53,475.00 |
| Delete | Countywide Shop | 0007 | Mechanic III | $32,131.00 |
| Create | Countywide Shop | 0009 | Heavy Equipment Mechanic Supervisor | $55,642.00 |
| Create | Countywide Shop | 0010 | Mechanic IV | $47,703.00 |
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer
3. Approval of revised salary schedule
9.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
Sheriff's Office - COPS Universal Hiring 13 (1284)
1. Approval to appropriate budget for COPS Universal Hiring 13 Grant Retention Phase.
2. Approval of Salary Schedule
1. Approval to appropriate budget for COPS Universal Hiring 13 Grant Retention Phase.
2. Approval of Salary Schedule
B.
Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy(Contract: DIR-SDD-1780), presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request Form (Data Card Request) for the following:
Approval for requisition # 251878 for 10 Custom 3GB Pooled Data Plans ($40.00 each per month)
Approval for requisition # 251878 for 10 Custom 3GB Pooled Data Plans ($40.00 each per month)
C.
Approval to appropriate $299,280.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Sheriff's Federal
Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228).
Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228).
D.
Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the State Administrative Agency Extension Request Form for the Operation Stonegarden 2012 grant.
E.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 Grant (LBSP-14).
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 (LBSP-14).
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for LBSP-14 grant award in the amount of $174,676.00.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Local Border Security Program FY 2014 (LBSP-14).
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for LBSP-14 grant award in the amount of $174,676.00.
F.
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2013 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
10.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
1. Requesting approval to accept the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control - Federal grant contract amendment #2014-001400-01. The purpose of this amendment is to increase the grant funding in the amount of $148,732.00, include various requirements and to add Special Provisions.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the TB/PC-Fed contract.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $148,732.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $148,732.00 from federal funds and $16,125.00 from local match.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the TB/PC-Fed contract.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $148,732.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $148,732.00 from federal funds and $16,125.00 from local match.
B.
Public hearing to consider public comments for the Rules for Regulation of Food Establishments in the Unincorporated Areas of Hidalgo County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. Section 437.001 ET Seq., as amended; 25 Texas Administrative Code Section 229.161 - 229.171, 229.173 - 229.175, as amended; 25 Texas Administrative Code section 229.373, as amended.
Topics for discussion include:
1. Fee changes
2. Permit application process
3. Inspections
4. Parking, water and electricity agreements
5. Push cart regulations
6. Flea market requirements
7. Mobile food vendor requirements
Topics for discussion include:
1. Fee changes
2. Permit application process
3. Inspections
4. Parking, water and electricity agreements
5. Push cart regulations
6. Flea market requirements
7. Mobile food vendor requirements
C.
Discussion, consideration and approval of the Rules for Regulation of Food Establishments in the Unincorporated Areas of Hidalgo County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. Section 437.001 ET Seq., as amended; 25 Texas Administrative Code Section 229.161 - 229171, 229173 - 229.175, as amended; 25 Texas Administrative Code section 229.373, as amended.
D.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
E.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
11.
Fire Marshal's Office - Juan Martinez:
A.
Requesting permission to allow Fire Marshal Juan Martinez to attend the 2014 International Training Conference for Fire & Arson Investigators in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 13-18, 2014. Meals-Requisition#251341 Airfare-Requisition#251312 Registration-Requisition#251317 Hotel-Requisition#251298
12.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Urban County Program on behalf of Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 is requesting authority to purchase park equipment through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with TXMAS (State Travel Management Program) approved vendor Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc., (contract # TXMAS-14-78010) in the amount of $95,457.00 (quote attached hereto) to include shipping fees. Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 –Sullivan City forfeited funds under UCP Year 26 (2013) Parks, Recreational Equipment funds will be utilized.
13.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
14.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Surplus Department for Proper Disposition
B.
Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualifications, Requirements and Scope of Services for the Following: a. Medical/Dental Providers b. Mental Health Providers c. Sign Language Interpreting Providers
C.
Discussion/Approval of Poverty Income Guidelines and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment for Program Year 2014-2015
15.
Public Defender's Office - Jaime Gonzalez:
A.
Requesting permission to submit Letter of Intent to Submit Applications (ISA) for the 2015 Discretionary Grant under the Texas Indigent Defense Grant program for the creation of the Hidalgo County Public Defender - Capital Murder Section."
16.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Cuellar:
A.
Approval to appoint Josue Reyes to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors, for a two year term Effective Feb. 25, 2014
B.
1. Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $1,312.50 for the renewal of yearly permit for Delta Lake Park.
2. Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $574.61 for Air Emissions Fee.
2. Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $574.61 for Air Emissions Fee.
C.
Authorization and Approval of name change as recommended by the LRGVDC.
Proposed name: Rafael Garcia St.
Proposed name: Rafael Garcia St.
17.
HIDTA - Task Force - Dora Munoz:
A.
Requesting approval and authorization to submit the FY 2013 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report as required by the Texas Attorney General
B.
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the following: 1. FY 2013 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report-Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force. 2. FY 2013 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report-Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
18.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
1. Presentation, discussion, and direction on Sanitation Program.
2. Presentation and discussion of Tire Shredding Project.
3. Presentation, discussion and status update of various budget initiatives.
2. Presentation and discussion of Tire Shredding Project.
3. Presentation, discussion and status update of various budget initiatives.
B.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to set the indirect cost allocation rate at 6.6 % for the FY 14 WIC Grant Program, effective January 2014.
C.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
Precinct No.4 (1303):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds from (1303) fund balance in the total amount of $14,963.32 for San Carlos CRC project.
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds from (1303) fund balance in the total amount of $14,963.32 for San Carlos CRC project.
19.
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.
Hidalgo County
1.
A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (office furniture, equipment and vehicles) attached herein as surplus for the purpose of sale through auction (scheduled for 03-12-2014) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received;
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 03-12-2014 resulted in no bids were received;
C. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for 03-12-2014, including but not limited to Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property or additional and/or necessary auctions.
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 03-12-2014 resulted in no bids were received;
C. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for 03-12-2014, including but not limited to Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property or additional and/or necessary auctions.
2.
Requesting approval to modify the current agreement between Hidalgo County (S/O) and South Texas Communications, Inc. (#C-10-272-02-08) to reflect the insertion of a "cost of parts grid" provided from vendor and titled Exhibit B-1 (and attached herein) so as to facilitate the auditing of those invoices or balances due (if short paid) which have not been processed for payment.
B.
Pct. 4
1.
Acceptance and approval of
Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of
($ 14,963.32) submitted by L
&G ENGINEERING LABORATORY contracted engineering firm for "professional laboratory services" or (On Call) "Geo Technical & Construction Materials Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct #4, under Contract# C-13-220-08-13 -
PROJECT: (CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES) FOR: THE NEW SAN CARLOS (CRC) COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER carried by, MATA-GARCIA ARCHITECTS & CONTRACTED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - FOREMOST CONSTRUCTION).
20.
Open Forum
21.
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.
Cause No. D-1-GV-14-000052; Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Arturo Guajardo Jr., in his official capacity as Hidalgo County Clerk
D.
CL-14-0676; Elizabeth Martinez v. Hidalgo County-Judge Mario Ramirez, Jr. et al
E.
Rodriguez, et al v. Hidalgo County & Sheriff
F.
Claim of AT&T
G.
Subrogation Claim Against Angelica Zavala
H.
Subrogation Claim Against Martin Cleto and Reyes Cleto
22.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Cause No. D-1-GV-14-000052; Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Arturo Guajardo Jr., in his official capacity as Hidalgo County Clerk
D.
CL-14-0676; Elizabeth Martinez v. Hidalgo County-Judge Mario Ramirez, Jr. et al
E.
Rodriguez, et al v. Hidalgo County & Sheriff
F.
Claim of AT&T
G.
Subrogation Claim Against Angelica Zavala
H.
Subrogation Claim Against Martin Cleto and Reyes Cleto
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Adjourn