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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING September 15, 2014 9:15 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.
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 Reimbursement check from Travelers Insurance Company in the amount of $2,835.77 in connection with the claim of Mario Herrera.
D.
Right of Way:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: * Juan Barbosa
Approval of pipeline permit to open cut approximately 12 feet to connect a 4" service connection to existing 6" sewer line. (Pct. 4)
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: * Juan Barbosa
Approval of pipeline permit to open cut approximately 12 feet to connect a 4" service connection to existing 6" sewer line. (Pct. 4)
7.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-SDD-1777), presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request Form (Data Link Card Request) for the following:
Approval for requisition #262916 for 15 Data Link Hosted Access for vehicle modems ($37.99 each per month).
Approval for requisition #262916 for 15 Data Link Hosted Access for vehicle modems ($37.99 each per month).
8.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
B.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
9.
Precinct #4 - Comm. J. Palacios:
A.
Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority Board.
10.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Approval to submit IRS Form 2848 designating Sergio Cruz, County Budget Officer as Hidalgo County authorized representative with authorization for County Judge to sign the required document.
11.
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.
A. Recommendation by project engineer Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Dept., to award the lowest base bid to vendor meeting all specification for project -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Roadrunner Subdivision Paving and Drainage Improvements"-RFB No. 2014-285-07-30-MSS." to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, in the total amount of $405,928.00.
B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee (historically Raul Sesin unless otherwise voice by Comm.) to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee (historically Raul Sesin unless otherwise voice by Comm.) to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
2.
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed by project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Department for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Equipment & Maintenance Facility On-Site Civil Improvements Concrete Work"-RFB No. 2014-353-10-15-MSS.
B.
WIC
1.
Requesting approval to complete and execute a Standard Letter of Authorization for the Request of Historical Usage Information to release energy usage data, including kWh, kVA or KW, and interval data (if applicable) at the 2891 E. Grant St, Roma, Texas (lease building for WIC Program) to Reliant Energy Texas Retail (Hidalgo County's current awarded provider) for a period of no more than 12 month.
12.
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.
Claim of AT&T
D.
Hidalgo County v. Raul Rodriguez, Jr. and Yesenia Sias
E.
Hidalgo County v. Luis A. Prieto Garza and Endeavor General Agency
F.
Hidalgo County v. Pedro Luis Lugo-Garcia
13.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Claim of AT&T
D.
Hidalgo County v. Raul Rodriguez, Jr. and Yesenia Sias
E.
Hidalgo County v. Luis A. Prieto Garza and Endeavor General Agency
F.
Hidalgo County v. Pedro Luis Lugo-Garcia
14.
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
15.
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
16.
Adjourn