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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
June 30, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
2014 - HIDTA US Treasury (1252)
 
B.
2014 - WIC (1292)
 
C.
2014 - County Auditor's Office (1100)
 
D.
2014 - County Ct. #1 (1100)
 
E.
2014 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
 
F.
2014 - Sheriff's Dept. / Jail (1100)
 
G.
 2014 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
 
H.
 2014 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
 
I.
 2014 - Pct. #1 Admin (1200)
 
J.
2014 - Pct. #2 Rd Maint (1200) 
 
K.
2014 - Pct. #2 Sanitation (1100)
 
L.
2014 - Pct #3 Parks (1100)
 
M.
2014 - Pct. #4 Rd Maint. (1200)
 
N.
2014 - Pct. #4 Sanitation (1100)
 
O.
2014 - Pct. #4 ADM (1200)
 
P.
2014 - Pct. #4 Parks (1100)
 
Q.
2014 - Constable Pct. #1 (1100)
 
R.
2014 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
 
S.
2014  - Constable Pct. #3 (1100)
 
T.
2014 - Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
 
U.
2014 - Constable Pct. #4 (1259)
 
V.
2014 - County Court #7 (1100)
 
W.
2014 - County Court Law #8 (1100)
 
X.
2014 - Co. Wide Adm (1100)
 
Y.
2014 - 92nd District Court  (1100)
 
Z.
2014 - J.P. Pct. #2, Pl. 1 (1100)
 
AA.
2014 - Master Court II (1100) 
 
BB.
2014 - I. T. Department / County Wide (1100)
 
CC.
2014 - District Attorney's Office / Civil Litigation (1100)
 
DD.
2014 - District Attorney's Office / Grand Jury (1100)
 
EE.
2014 - District Attorney's Office / Autopsies (1100)
 
FF.
2014 - District Attorney's Office / Investigation Fund (1223)
 
GG.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
 
HH.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
 
II.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. - CPS / HAZARDS - (1293)
 
JJ.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
 
KK.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
 
LL.
 2014 - Purchasing (1100) 
 
MM.
2014 - J.P. 3, Pl 2  (1100)
 
NN.
2014 - Tax Office (1100)
 
3.
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Executive Office in the amount of $4,600.00 for various operating expenses.
 
B.
Pct 1 Moore Rd Project (1200): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Moore Rd Project to Pct 1 Moore Rd Project in the amount of $63,542.40 to fund project expenditures out of Precinct 1 accounts.
 
C.
Pct1 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Pct1 Sanitation in the total amount of $1,785.38 for eq&veh r&m supplies.
 
D.
Pct 1 Whalen Rd (Old 83-Moore)(1200): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Whalen Rd (Old 83-Moore) to Pct 1 Whalen Rd (Old 83-Moore) in the amount of $150,000.00 to fund project expenditures out of Precinct 1 accounts.
 
E.
Pct 1 Valley Blvd (1200): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Valley Blvd to Pct 1 Valley Blvd in the amount of $36,300.30 to fund project expenditures out of Precinct 1 accounts.
 
F.
Pct 2 Rancho Blanco (1/4M E Alamo-Tower) (1200):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Rancho Blanco (1/4M E Alamo-Tower) Rd Project in the amount of $3,793.16 to fund change order no. 2. 
 
G.
Sheriff's Office (1100)
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Sheriff's Office to Adult Detention Jail in the total amount of $26,446.24 to cover expenditures for remainder of fiscal year.
 
4.
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)
 
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
District Clerk:
Fee Report for the Month of May 2014 $600,230.56
 
B.
District Attorneys' Office - Monthly Check Fees Report - May 2014
 
6.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for the following employees:
#127159, #010456, #037028
 
B.
Right of Way:

Sharyland Water Supply Corp.
* Road Crossing (Bore):  A 1" PVC waterline to be encased within a 2" PVC casing to be located approximately 172 ft. south of the intersection of 5 mile line and Moorefield RD.
 
C.
Right of Way:

North Alamo Water Supply
*  The Estates at Santa Cruz Ranches No. 3:
1).  2" bore 368 feet North of the centerline of Mile 22.5 North will bore Cibolo Drive from east to west.
2).  2" bore 493 feet North of the centerline of Mile 22.5 North will bore Cibolo Drive from east to west.

Terry Palms Subdivision No.2:
1).  2" bore 307 feet South of the centerline of Benito A. Ramirez will bore Terry Road from east to west.
2).  2" bore 477 feet South of the centerline of Benito A. Ramirez will bore Terry Road from east to west.
3).  2" bore 647 feet South of the centerline of Benito A. Ramirez will bore Terry Road from east to west.
4).  2" bore 817 feet South of the centerline of Benito A. Ramirez will bore Terry Road from east to west.
5).  2" bore 987 feet South of the centerline of Benito A. Ramirez will bore Terry Road from east to west.
6).  2" bore 1,157 feet South of the centerline of Benito A. Ramirez will bore Terry Road from east to west.
7).  2" bore 1,357 feet South of the centerline of Benito A. Ramirez will bore Terry Road from east to west.

Vista Ridge Acres Phase V:
1).  2" bore 140 feet South of the centerline of Mile 20 North will bore Norene Road from east to west.
2).  2" bore 392 feet South of the centerline of Mile 20 North will bore Norene Road from east to west.
3).  2" bore 644 feet South of the centerline of Mile 20 North will bore Norene Road from east to west.
4).  2" bore 896 feet South of the centerline of Mile 20 North will bore Norene Road from east to west.
5).  2" bore 1,148 feet South of the centerline of Mile 20 North will bore Norene Road from east to west.
6).  2" bore 1,948 feet South of the centerline of Mile 20 North will bore Norene Road from east to west.
 
7.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
Account Number Payer Amount
A1800.00.029.0005.02 Springleaf Financial Services $2,616.39
 
B.
Account Number Payer Amount
A5525.00.000.000A.00 Ultimate Investments Inc $8,201.14
A6150.81.000.6260.00 Pharr Oratory of St. Philip $6,747.51
C9040.99.000.0001.02 Floor Covering Specialist Inc $3,049.80
G7400.05.000.0049.00 Wells Fargo $3,427.93
H3850.00.000.0014.00 C/P Valley Development Llc $9,663.28
K3353.00.000.0017.00 El Rosal Cold Storage Llc $11,477.05
L2620.00.000.0001.00 E & R Construction $3,876.99
L6228.02.000.0052.00 Arneson Earl A Revocabel Trust $10,484.22
P2810.00.000.0001.00 Inter National Bank $15,839.83
S7682.00.000.0001.00 J & M Valley Investment Llc $2,731.85
 
8.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
District Attorney / HIDTA (1252):
Requesting approval to renew  the 2014-2015 Texas Narcotic Officers Association membership dues in the amount of $400.00 (Requisition#00258943 at $40.00 per member) for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force Commander, Assistant Commander, five (5) HIDTA Criminal Investigators, one (1) Criminal Analyst, one (1) Constable Precinct 3 deputy (assigned to HIDTA) and one U.S. Border Patrol agent (assigned to HIDTA) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
B.
Public Defender's (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in the total amount of $100.00 (Requisition #259069, $50.00 each) for Nereida Lopez, Public Defender II and Roberto Colegio, Public Defender II, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the Auditors.
 
C.
Auditors Office  (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in the amount of $150.00 each (requisition 258569) for Leticia Chavez, Compliance Audit Supervisor, and Pedro Luis Ramirez, Internal Auditor II, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
D.
County Clerk  (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2014 National Association of County Recorders, Elected Officials, and Clerks (NACRC) membership dues in the total amount of $250.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 
 
E.
Purchasing Dept.  (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) in the amount of $ 1,010.00 for Hidalgo County through Martha L Salazar, Purchasing Agent with authority for the County Treasure to issue the check after review, audit and processing procedures are competed.  (Purchase Order # 707681)
 
9.
Urban County:
 
A.
 Request approval to enter into one (1) "Homebuyer Assistance Program" Contract under the Home Program.
 
10.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
Approval of payment for various County Irrigation Districts statements of assessment in the amount of $3,569.44, as listed below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Taxing Entity Account # Legal Description Amount
Hidalgo County Irrigation District #6 5138 Mission Groves Estates Lot 20 Blk 3 7.42 AC $353.95
Hidalgo County Irrigation District #6 5137 Mission Groves Estates Lot 21 Blk 3 4.8 AC $378.20
Hidalgo County Irrigation District #6 5134 Mission Groves Estates Lot 23s Blk 3 7.72 AC $608.27
Hidalgo County Irrigation District #6 5136 Mission Groves Estates Lot 22 Blk 3 9.32 AC $444.58
Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 2441 N 1/2 S 1/2 Lot 15 Blk 29 (Sub. 2) $1,694.76
Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 6356 N1 E 1/2 W 1/2 Lot 5 Blk 29 (Sub. 2) $89.68
 
B.
Self-Insured(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 06/01-15/2014 in the amount of $ 41,045.42 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $632,804.78 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/07/14 to 06/20/14.

06/07-13/14 $360,788.99
06/14-20/14 $272,015.79
TOTAL $632,804.78

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
11.
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.  Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 3 ($57,000.00) submitted by Couric Enterprises in connection to C-13-072A-11-19 (PO# 703489) for the Community Resource Center in San Carlos.

2.  Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # 14-5-000017 ($2,309.38) submitted by L&G Engineering Laboratory in connection to C-13-220-08-13 (PO# 706400) for the Community Resource Center in San Carlos.
 
B.
1.  Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # 001 ($61,812.59) submitted by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in connection to the Pct. 4 Lift Station (req # 259188).

2.  Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # 452504/10/XV ($1,349.12) submitted by Dannenbaum Engineering Company in connection to C-11-097A-02-28 (PO# 675757) for Restitution Center Renovations & Additions for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.

3.  Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # 11324834 ($39,144.83) submitted by L&G Engineering in connection to C-13-336-12-10 (PO# 703928) for FM 1925- WA No. 1- Limits: FM 907 East to East of SH 68 (Uresti St).

4.  Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # 11324847 ($36,410.00) submitted by L&G Engineering in connection to C-13-178-08-20 (PO# 696996) for FM 2220 (Ware Rd.) Project- WA No. 1 Limits: from Mile 3N (FM 1924) to Mile 5N (FM676).

5.  Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # 11324831 ($22,927.05) submitted by L&G Engineering in connection to C-11-234-09-13 (PO# 684964) for FM1925 N. Alamo Rd. Extension- WA No. 2.

6. Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # 1820 ($3,045.00) submitted by Perez Consulting Engineers in connection to C-13-058-06-25 (PO# 694874) for WA No. 1 Drainage Improvements- Curry Estates Subdivision.

7.  Requesting approval of payment of Invoice # T520948, T520955, and T520976 ($789.00, $487.00, and $243.50) submitted by Terracon (PO# 705563) for the Mile 17.5 Project between Ware and Rooth Road.
 
C.
1. Requesting authority to exercise the FIRST (1ST) YEAR of the additional two (2) one (1) year terms as provided in the current contract for: "BOTTLED WATER SERVICES" (on an as needed basis) for the Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with MOUNTAIN GLACIER, LLC - effective 08/30/14.
 
2. Requesting authority to exercise the third (3rd) year of the additional four (4) one (1) year terms as provided in current contract# E-13-162-04-30 (C-11-099-05-24) for: "Ground Water, Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation at Closed Landfill Site" located at Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, under the same rates, terms and conditions with MODERN TECHNOLOGY-MODERN ENVIRONMENT.
 
D.
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 3596 in the amount of $ 14,713.60 for professional services submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-14-085-04-08 (WA#4) for the Pct. 2 Owassa Road project.
 
E.
Requesting authority to purchase 100 hours of remote technical support and execute required agreement for the County wide network through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor Insight Public Sector, Inc. DIR-TSO-2542 in the total amount of $15,000.00 through the following requisition #258674, effective upon approval (4-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336):
 
F.
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 to Amended WA#1 in connection to Agreement (C-13-132-06-25) with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC for the purposes of "job specific" PROJECT: Sunflower Road Park Project Phase I located in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
G.
Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1142 in the amount of $11,024.25 submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC, C-13-276-09-10, for the provision of construction management services for: "Repair and Renovation for the 1st and 2nd Floors of the Former Administration Building Project."
 
H.
Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 21 in the amount $6,961.39 submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc., contracted architect for the, "Remodel/Renovation of Existing Old Administration Building (1st & 2nd floors) Project" C-08-131-08-07.
 
I.
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MP 2553SP through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #257595 in the amount of $101.15/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $15.75/month with a total of $116.90/month to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court member, effective upon CC approval.
 
J.
Safety Division:
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month new (capital) lease copier for a Ricoh Aficio MPC4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA, INC. contract DIR-SDD-1674 through requisition #258749 in the  total monthly payment of $281.24, effective upon CC approval.
 
K.
Recommending for Hidalgo County Commissioners Court to approve the increase to the Hidalgo County Fuel Card(s) from $1K to $2K for the monthly cycle 23rd to the 24th of every month on fuel for the listed elected offices and/or departments due to increase of fuel cost and use of 24/7 basis as part of the dues, obligations and responsibilities to serve & protect the residents of the County:

1. Sheriff's Office
2. Fire Marshal Office
3. Emergency Management
4. Constables,  #s 1, 2, 3 & 4 
 
L.
Approval of the following with Castle Enterprises, LLC contracted vendor for Randolph Barnett Subdivision No. 1 - Pct. No. 3 as submitted through project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering (C-CAP-13-191-07-30):

1. Application for payment No. 2 (Final) in the amount of $32,783.40;
2. Application for payment No. 3 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $7,972.45;
3. "Certificate of Construction Completion" reflecting the date of March 25, 2014.
 
M.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #11324833 in the amount of $12,000.00 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for the provision of Engineering Services for the month of May 2014 in connection to Contract #C-08-417-02-09-PO#617489 amid Work Authorization #1 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
 
N.
Requesting authority to enter into a new 48-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MPC 4503 through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #257993 in the amount of $200.66/month-equipment, B/W Service Impressions @ $69.00/month and 4,100 color impressions 175.48/monthly with a total of $445.14/month to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court member, effective upon CC approval.
 
O.
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #257593 in the amount of $72.33/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $8.60/month with a total of $80.93/month to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court member, effective upon CC approval.
 
P.
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MP 2553SP through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #257623 in the amount of $101.15/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $52.50/month with a total of $153.65/month to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court member, effective upon CC approval.