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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING May 20, 2014 10:00 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.
Introduction of Julia Benitez Sullivan, Director of Public Affairs.
7.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues in the amount of $70,604.00. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming reimbursement.
2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $70,604.00.
2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $70,604.00.
B.
1. Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the Tuberculosis State program for FY 15 in the amount of $596,793.00. This grant requires a twenty percent local funding match.
2. Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application for the Tuberculosis Federal program for FY 15 in the amount of $428,212.00. This grant requires a twenty percent local funding match.
2. Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application for the Tuberculosis Federal program for FY 15 in the amount of $428,212.00. This grant requires a twenty percent local funding match.
C.
Requesting approval to submit the renewal grant application for the Regional and Local Services System / Local Public Health Services funding for FY 15 in the amount of $102,403.00.
D.
Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the Immunization Branch Locals program for FY 15 in the amount of $649,320.00.
E.
1. Requesting approval to accept the Hida Rey Binational Health Council award in the amount of $3,250.00.
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of the Budget Appropriation in the amount of $3,250.00.
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of the Budget Appropriation in the amount of $3,250.00.
F.
Requesting permission to allow Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. in partnership with Hidalgo County Emergency Management to host and provide training for local Amateur Radio Operators. The training will be conducted at the Hidalgo County EOC and utilize the EOC's amateur radio equipment and equipment brought by local Amateur Radio Operators. The Field Day Exercise will be on June 28 and June 29, 2014.
G.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
H.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
8.
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.
Status Update on Delinquent Tax Collection Services Contract
D.
Facilities Management:
Approval of application for credit with Pro-Build, needed in order to purchase supplies from vendor, with authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign documents
Approval of application for credit with Pro-Build, needed in order to purchase supplies from vendor, with authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign documents
9.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #2- Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Interlocal:
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical
Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for participation in the Mental Health Officer Program.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval to create the following positions:
4. Approval of appropriation of funds.
5. Approval of salary schedule.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical
Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for participation in the Mental Health Officer Program.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval to create the following positions:
| Action | Slot# | Position Title | Salary |
| Create | 001 | Deputy Constable Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 002 | Deputy Constable Step I | $39,140.00 |
4. Approval of appropriation of funds.
5. Approval of salary schedule.
B.
Constable Pct. #2:
Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 for the participation in Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.
Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 for the participation in Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.
C.
Constable Pct. #3:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Noe Garza, Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Precinct 3, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Noe Garza, Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Precinct 3, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
D.
Constable Pct. 3
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Julie Cavazos as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Precinct 3, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Julie Cavazos as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Precinct 3, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
10.
Justices of the Peace:
A.
J.P. Pct. #2, Pl. 2 - Rosa Trevino:
Requesting approval to reimburse JP Rosa Trevino, in accordance with Elected Official Exiting Policy procedures, the amount of $ 100.00 for registration fees that were omitted on 4/22/14 reimbursement request for seminar attended on March 23-26, 2014
Requesting approval to reimburse JP Rosa Trevino, in accordance with Elected Official Exiting Policy procedures, the amount of $ 100.00 for registration fees that were omitted on 4/22/14 reimbursement request for seminar attended on March 23-26, 2014
11.
District Courts:
A.
92nd District Court:
Requesting approval to process the following invoices for payment through their County Contracts but inadvertently not requisitioned by Court for a Purchase Order under the HC-PP&P:
Requesting approval to process the following invoices for payment through their County Contracts but inadvertently not requisitioned by Court for a Purchase Order under the HC-PP&P:
| Vendor | Invoice No. | Account No. | Object Code | Date of Period | Totaling |
| Mountain Glacier | Various Invoices | 4-1100-412-00-001-001-0 | 631 | 11/22/2012 - 4/22/2014 | 63.00 |
| Mountain Glacier | Various Invoices | 4-1100-412-00-001-001-0 | 442 | 12/10/2013 - 4/08/2014 | 15.00 |
| Xerox Corporation | Various Invoices | 4-1100-412-00-001-001-0 | 780 | 12/05/2013 - 4/05/2014 | 529.60 |
12.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
A.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 06/02/2014:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 06/02/2014:
| Action | Slot# | Position Title | Budgeted/ Allowance Amount |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 0142 | Deputy Sheriff (Step II) | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 0031 | Sergeant (Step I) | $500.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
Sheriff's Office- Jail Commissary (2102):
1. Approval to delete a regular vacant full time position as follows:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to delete a regular vacant full time position as follows:
| Slot# | Dept/ Program |
Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 0001 | 280-015 | Inmate Intervention Specialist | $46,143.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
C.
Precinct #1 -Road Maintenance/Sanitation (1100):
1. Approval to create two (2) new part time temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months, as follows:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to create two (2) new part time temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months, as follows:
| Action | Position Title | Slot # | Dept/Program | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Create | Maintenance I | T036 | 121-001 | $11,539.00 |
| Create | Maintenance I | T145 | 121-005 | $11,539.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
D.
Precinct #2 - Parks (1100):
1. Approval to change employment status from regular full-time to regular part-time for the following position, effective 6/02/2014:
2. Approval of transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to change employment status from regular full-time to regular part-time for the following position, effective 6/02/2014:
| Action | Position Title | Slot# | Dept/ Program |
Current Rate of Pay |
Proposed Rate of Pay |
| Change Status (from FT to PT) |
Maintenance I | 0005 | 122-008 | $12.599 | $12.599 |
2. Approval of transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
13.
District Attorney's Office - Roy Cazares:
A.
1. Approval to create the following temporary part-time positions not to exceed six (6) months to begin 05/19/2014 - 11/19/2014.
Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary/Rate of Pay
T120 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T121 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T122 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T123 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T124 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary/Rate of Pay
T120 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T121 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T122 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T123 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T124 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
14.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
A.
Pct. 2 Various Funds:
| Vendor | Invoice No. | Account No. | Amount |
| Co. Wide Shop | |||
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121762 | 4-1200-431-00-122-004-0-532 | $64.05 |
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121762 | 4-1200-431-00-122-004-0-532 | $10.39 |
| Total | $74.44 | ||
| Administration | |||
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121752 | 4-1200-431-00-122-005-0-532 | $44.13 |
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121752 | 4-1200-431-00-122-005-0-532 | $66.39 |
| Total | $110.52 |
15.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
HIDTA Task Force (1253 - Other)
Approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $225.00
Approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $225.00
16.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
Presentation of Texas Senate Proclamation No. 13 & 14, commending Deputy Hugo Cesar Rodriguez and Senior Deputy Manuel Morales for their law enforcement service dedication to Hidalgo County.
B.
Sheriff Dept.:
1. Approval of authorization for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to continue participation in the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the required documents.
1. Approval of authorization for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to continue participation in the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the required documents.
C.
Approval of resolution, receipt of agreement, affidavit, and declaration of surplus, pursuant to the statute regarding the retirement of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office K-9 "Bombix", due to medical reasons. With approval for K-9 handler Eduardo Javier Rivera to keep and house (Transfer of Ownership) K-9 "Bombix", after removal from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office service.
D.
Approval to appropriate $246,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Justice (Fund 1229).
17.
Emergency Management - Oscar Montoya:
A.
1. Requesting consideration and authorization for Hidalgo County to submit Schedule C- 800 MHz Reconfiguration Cost Estimate to Sprint/Nextel to request reconfiguration funding required to cover costs to reconfigure the county's radio system.
2. Requesting consideration and authorization to allow Oscar Montoya, as the current licensee, to sign any and all document related to the 800 MHz transition process as required by the FCC.
2. Requesting consideration and authorization to allow Oscar Montoya, as the current licensee, to sign any and all document related to the 800 MHz transition process as required by the FCC.
B.
1. Requesting consideration and authorization for Hidalgo County to execute Second Amendment to Lease entered between Banc of America Public Capital Corp and County of Hidalgo to allow for shared equipment between Hidalgo County and external entities.
2. Requesting consideration and authorization for the County Judge to sign all related documents.
2. Requesting consideration and authorization for the County Judge to sign all related documents.
18.
Facilities Management:
A.
Requesting approval to process the following invoices inasmuch as HC was in the process of awarding a new contract and the former contract had expired but services necessary for the health and safety of the residents (health & safety code issues):
| Date | Vendor | Invoice# | Amount |
| 4/1/14 | Waste Management | 4916592-1177-6 | $ 105.91 |
| 4/1/14 | Waste Management | 4916594-1177-2 | $ 130.16 |
| 4/1/14 | Waste Management | 4916593-1177-4 | $ 123.76 |
| 5/1/14 | Waste Management | 4918875-1177-3 | $ 105.73 |
| Total: | $ 465.56 |
19.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Approval of land acquisition of Parcel # 48 for the Delta Area Connector/ East Lateral Project (GLO 12-406-000-6453/DRS 210068).
B.
The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Alamo is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $59,390.00 utilizing CDBG FY 26 (2013) Water/Sewer Improvements funds.
C.
Urban County Program on behalf of Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 is requesting authority to purchase solar lights for Little Mexico S/D from Facility Solutions Group (contract # 437-13) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with the State of Texas Buy Board. The total cost for the purchase and installation is $134,344.50 (see attached price proposal) to include shipping and handling, installation and discounts as requested by Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 utilizing UCP FY's 25 & 26 (2012 & 2013) Street Improvement funds.
D.
Consideration and approval to withdraw Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2's commitment of $331,058.00 for the South Fork Drain Project. The General Land office (GLO) approved Amendment No. 4 on April 14, 2014, allowing the transfer of $331,058.00 from the engineering line item to the construction line item for completion of the South Fork Drain Project.
E.
The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and approval of contracts for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
1. (1) Unit in the City of San Juan, (1) unit in the City of Edcouch and (2) units in the Countywide Area in the amount of $192,800.00 to A-One Insulation.
1. (1) Unit in the City of San Juan, (1) unit in the City of Edcouch and (2) units in the Countywide Area in the amount of $192,800.00 to A-One Insulation.
F.
The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Peñitas is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with J CON Construction LLC for a 2012 Public Facility Improvements project in the amount of $24,000.00, utilizing funds from the UCP Year 25 (2012 Public Facility Improvements line item).
G.
The County of Hidalgo Urban County Program (UCP) is disclosing that Elizandro Gallegos, who has applied for assistance under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program with the Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI) is an employee of AHSTI.
20.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
Discussion/Approval to Disburse Lump Sum Summer Paychecks to Staff Who Resign as of the Last Summer Leave Day/Last Working Day for Position Assigned
B.
Discussion/Approval of Program Calendar for Program Year 2014-2015
C.
Requesting Approval to Reject Sign Language Interpreter Provider RFQs Submitted and Authority to Re-Advertise for Sign Language Interpreter Providers (Commissioners' Court Previously Approved on February 25, 2014
D.
1. Requesting Exemption from Competitive Bidding Under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Services to Provide Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Services
2. Presentation of Responses Received for the Purpose of Commissioners' Court Accepting the Providers as "Qualified" in Order to Proceed to the Next Phase of the Procurement Process- Negotiating Contracts:
Medical and Dental RFQ #2014-001-04-11
MEDICAL
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. Dr. Bose, Industrial & Family Medicine, PLLC, dba/Industrial Health Works
DENTAL
The Children's Dentist Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc.
MENTAL HEALTH RFQ #2014-002-04-11
Anita Sandoval Generations Growing Together, Inc., dba/Growing Generations of South Texas
Tony Guzman, dba/ Guzman & Associates
Blanca B. Robles
Armando O. Gonzalez
Maribel Corona
Esmeralda Meave, LPC-S
Ileana E. Castro
Maricela Medrano
3. Approval for Head Start to Negotiate Contracts (in a form approved by Legal Counsel) for all the Professional Service Providers as Requested through the Hidalgo County Head Start Program's RFQ for said Services and as Detailed above Attached Hereto
2. Presentation of Responses Received for the Purpose of Commissioners' Court Accepting the Providers as "Qualified" in Order to Proceed to the Next Phase of the Procurement Process- Negotiating Contracts:
Medical and Dental RFQ #2014-001-04-11
MEDICAL
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. Dr. Bose, Industrial & Family Medicine, PLLC, dba/Industrial Health Works
DENTAL
The Children's Dentist Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc.
MENTAL HEALTH RFQ #2014-002-04-11
Anita Sandoval Generations Growing Together, Inc., dba/Growing Generations of South Texas
Tony Guzman, dba/ Guzman & Associates
Blanca B. Robles
Armando O. Gonzalez
Maribel Corona
Esmeralda Meave, LPC-S
Ileana E. Castro
Maricela Medrano
3. Approval for Head Start to Negotiate Contracts (in a form approved by Legal Counsel) for all the Professional Service Providers as Requested through the Hidalgo County Head Start Program's RFQ for said Services and as Detailed above Attached Hereto
E.
Discussion/Approval of the Following 2014-2015 Hidalgo County Head Start Program Plans:
1. Child Nutrition Services
2. Education Services
3. Family Services
4. Health Services
5. Human Resources
6. Mental Health Services
7. Special Services
8. Transition Services
9. Transportation Services
1. Child Nutrition Services
2. Education Services
3. Family Services
4. Health Services
5. Human Resources
6. Mental Health Services
7. Special Services
8. Transition Services
9. Transportation Services
F.
Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County Head Start Program
G.
Discussion/Approval of Hidalgo County Head Start Program Self-Assessment Report
21.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
Requesting permission to enter into a License Agreement between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Hidalgo County Parks and Recreation
22.
Precinct #4 - Comm. J. Palacios:
A.
Pct. #4- Misc. Reimbursements (1200):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Edinburg Effluent Line and Faysville Drain Project.
2. Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for the Edinburg Effluent Line and Faysville Drain Project in the amount of $22,309.68 for pay period 17, 18, and 19.
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Edinburg Effluent Line and Faysville Drain Project.
2. Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for the Edinburg Effluent Line and Faysville Drain Project in the amount of $22,309.68 for pay period 17, 18, and 19.
B.
Pct. #4 Road and Bridge Fund (1200):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the Mile 17 1/2- Russell Road project (Russell Road to Ware Road).
2. Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $314,259.75 for the Mile 17 1/2- Russell Road Project.
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the Mile 17 1/2- Russell Road project (Russell Road to Ware Road).
2. Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $314,259.75 for the Mile 17 1/2- Russell Road Project.
23.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Texas Association of Counties (TAC):
Approval to pay Texas Association of Counties (TAC) the amount of $215,428.54 to cover unemployment claims for the fourth quarter of 2013 and the annual reserve requirement, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay Texas Association of Counties (TAC) the amount of $215,428.54 to cover unemployment claims for the fourth quarter of 2013 and the annual reserve requirement, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
1. Discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) - Amendment#2 between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 2 N from SH364 to Moorefield Road project (CSJ:0921-02-323) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $45,040.00 to cover the County's estimated remaining share of preliminary engineering, Right of Way and Construction Direct State Costs and with the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $45,040.00 to cover the County's estimated remaining share of preliminary engineering, Right of Way and Construction Direct State Costs and with the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
C.
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the Texas VINE Reimbursement Maintenance Invoice in the amount of $6,928.83 (Third Qtr) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for County Judge to sign the required documents.
D.
Edward Byrne Memorial:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Public Hearing on the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application/Strategies/Narrative.
3. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program application/strategies/narrative of the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.
4. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Public Hearing on the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application/Strategies/Narrative.
3. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program application/strategies/narrative of the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.
4. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
E.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
Court Reporter (1239):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for Court Reporter in the amount of $79,438.62 to fund court costs & investigation.
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for Court Reporter in the amount of $79,438.62 to fund court costs & investigation.
2.
Co. Clerk's Record Mgmt (1237):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,750.00.
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,750.00.
3.
Pct. 4 Restitution (1200):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for the Pct. 4 Restitution - 1124 M Rd. in the amount of $144,703.12.
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for the Pct. 4 Restitution - 1124 M Rd. in the amount of $144,703.12.
4.
A. Refunding Bonds 2014A (1443):
Approval of interfund transfer from CO's 2002 & CO's 2004 (funds 1432 & 1434) to Refunding Bonds 2014A (fund 1443) in the amount of $102,386.25 to fund bond interest & advance refunding escrow expenditures.
B. Refunding Bonds 2014B (1444):
Approval of interfund transfer from Refunding Bonds 2005 (fund 1435) to Refunding Bonds 2014B (fund 1444) in the amount of $771,250.00 to fund bond interest & advance refunding escrow expenditures.
Approval of interfund transfer from CO's 2002 & CO's 2004 (funds 1432 & 1434) to Refunding Bonds 2014A (fund 1443) in the amount of $102,386.25 to fund bond interest & advance refunding escrow expenditures.
B. Refunding Bonds 2014B (1444):
Approval of interfund transfer from Refunding Bonds 2005 (fund 1435) to Refunding Bonds 2014B (fund 1444) in the amount of $771,250.00 to fund bond interest & advance refunding escrow expenditures.
5.
Pct. 1 R & B (1200):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds from the R & B unreserved fund balance for Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (fund 1200, program 005) in the amount of $90,432.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds from the R & B unreserved fund balance for Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (fund 1200, program 005) in the amount of $90,432.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
6.
A. Refunding Bonds, 2014A (1443):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,794,485.15 in relation to bond proceeds & related costs for the Refunding Bonds, 2014A.
B. Refunding Bonds, 2014B (1444):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $32,845,000.00 in relation to bond proceeds & related costs for the Refunding Bonds, 2014B.
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,794,485.15 in relation to bond proceeds & related costs for the Refunding Bonds, 2014A.
B. Refunding Bonds, 2014B (1444):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $32,845,000.00 in relation to bond proceeds & related costs for the Refunding Bonds, 2014B.
24.
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.
Ratification to approved Amendment (CC 12-20-13) to current Inter-local Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Edinburg to define and include the temporary "term" of same.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
Acceptance and approval of WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 1-CONTRACT #C-13-103-06-04 with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC in the amount of $50,215.00 for the provision of engineering services for the "Mile 10 North from Old La Blanca Road to FM 493 (approximately 3,000 lft. of street improvements) located in Precinct #1 thru submitted requisition #254248.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
Acceptance of proposal received from Facility Solutions Group awarded vendor through the County's participation/membership with TASB/BuyBoard in the total amount of $170,169.70 for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2-"Gonzalez-Zamora Subdivision Solar Lights Project" as per plans and specifications drafted and developed by Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Department with authority to process requisition when submitted by Pct. #2.
2.
Approval of the following requisition listed for operating expenditures exceeding $7,500:
| Program | Req. No. | Vendor | Amount | Item |
| Pct. 2 Administration | 256822 | AL3 Enterprises | $10,501.00 | Access control for side gates |
D.
Constables
1.
Acceptance and approval of Payment Application #1 in the amount of $45,199.85 as submitted by Herrera & Hunt Inc. in connection with: "Concrete Work and Water Line Improvements" to Constable Pct. 1 New Building" (PO#692409) as reviewed and approved by Facilities Management and Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E.
E.
Sheriff's Office
1.
A. Presentation of the scoring/evaluation grid (for purpose of CC determination as "Qualified" so as to proceed with next step of the procurement process) of the sole response received from
Dr. Gumaro Garza, MD (as detailed in documentation attached herein) for: Professional Physician Services for Inmates for Hidalgo County-Adult Detention Facility- RFQ 2014-111-04-30-YZV.
B. Authority for Purchasing Department and/or other county Staff to negotiate a professional physician services contract with the qualified participant for the provision of "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
B. Authority for Purchasing Department and/or other county Staff to negotiate a professional physician services contract with the qualified participant for the provision of "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
2.
Acceptance and approval of "Certificate of Substantial Completion" submitted and certified by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., reflecting substantial completion date of April 9th, 2014 by Herrera & Hunt, Inc. awarded contractor for the "Sheriff's Office Facility Modifications to Incorporate 911 and Motorola Equipment" (Contract No. C-13-258-10-15).
F.
Co. Wide
1.
Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications and/or requirements for: "Striping/Marking of County Roads, Co. Owned Parking Lots. Etc.-Hidalgo County-Bid No.: 2014-012-03-19-CGA.
2.
Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications and/or requirements for: "Mats, Dust Mops and Shop Rags" for Hidalgo County-Bid No.: 2014-016-03-19-CGA.
25.
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-3856-12-C; Mayra Y. Garcia individually and a/k/f of Daniel Garcia, a minor v. Hidalgo County
D.
C-4507-13-F; Reynaldo Ybarra v. County of Hidalgo
E.
Claim of Claudia Morales
F.
Claim of Hidalgo County vs Leonardo Ochoa
26.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
C-3856-12-C; Mayra Y. Garcia individually and a/k/f of Daniel Garcia, a minor v. Hidalgo County
D.
C-4507-13-F; Reynaldo Ybarra v. County of Hidalgo
E.
Claim of Claudia Morales
F.
Claim of Hidalgo County vs Leonardo Ochoa
27.
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
28.
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
29.
Adjourn