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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
October 28, 2014
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - County Court at Law # 2 (1100)
 
B.
2014 - County Judge (1100)
 
C.
2014 - District Attorney's Office / Autopsies (1100)
 
D.
2014 - District Attorney's Office  (1100)
 
E.
2014 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
 
F.
2014 - District Attorney's Office (1222)
 
G.
2014 - District Attorney's Office / Grand Jury (1100)
 
H.
2014 - District Clerk (1100)
 
I.
2014 - Pct. #1 CRC (1100)
 
J.
 2014 - Pct. #1 Admin (1200)
 
K.
2014 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) 
 
L.
2014 - Pct. #2 Road Maintenance (1200) 
 
M.
2014 - Pct. #2 Adm. (1200) 
 
N.
2014 - Pct. #4 Restitution Center (1200) 
 
O.
2014 - Pct. #4 Sanitation (1100) 
 
P.
2014 - Pct. #4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
 
Q.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics  (1100) 
 
R.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Prenatal (1293)
 
S.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293) 
 
T.
2014 - Adult Probation (1100)
 
U.
2014 - J.P. Pct. #5, Pl. 1 (1100)
 
V.
2014 - Safety Division (1100)
 
W.
2014 - Elections (1100)
 
X.
2014 - Fire Marshal  (1100)
 
Y.
2014 - Tax Office (1100)
 
Z.
2014 - District Attorney's Office (1223)
 
AA.
2014 - Purchasing Dept. (1100) 
 
BB.
2014 - County Court #8  (1100)
 
CC.
2014 - Sheriff's Office (1284) 
 
DD.
2014 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
 
EE.
 2014 - County Clerk (1100)
 
FF.
 2014 - County Clerk (1237)
 
GG.
2014 - 430th District Court (1100)
 
HH.
2014 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
 
II.
 2014 - Constable Pct. #3 (1100)
 
JJ.
2014 - Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
 
KK.
2014 - Auditor's Office (1100)
 
LL.
2014 - Justice Court Tech Fund (1242)
 
MM.
2014 - CCL #5 (1100)
 
NN.
2014 - Sheriff's Dept. / Jail (1100)
 
OO.
2014 - Sheriffs Dept. / Jail  (1100)
 
PP.
2014 - Planning Dept.  (1100)
 
QQ.
 2014 - 206th District Court (1100)
 
RR.
2014 - Indigent Defense (1100)
 
SS.
2014 - Public Defender's (1100)
 
3.
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
2015 - WIC (1292)
 
4.
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Precinct No.1 (1342):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer with fund 1342 from (various programs) to program (183) in the total amount of $90,835.32 to fund the Sioux Road project. 
 
B.
Precinct No.1(1303):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within fund 1303 from (prg 041) to (prg 183) in the amount of $45,741.31 to fund Sioux Road project. 
 
C.
Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Various Pct 2 Projects into Pct 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $106,396.70 to fund future project expenditures.
 
D.
Pct 2 R&B Projects (1200): 
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $42,079.00 to fund project expenditures.
 
E.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (program 007) to Adm (program 005) in the amount of $5,250.00.
 
F.
Pct. 2 Administration:
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (program 006) to Pct. 2 Administration (program 005) in the amount of $4,550.00. 
 
G.
Precinct No.3 (1200):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from within fund 1200 for programs(025, 080, 102, 606) to program 005 in the total amount of $12,899.44 
 
5.
Interfund transfers:
 
A.
Precinct No.1 (1200):
Approval of 2014 inter-fund transfer from fund 1315 (various programs) to fund 1200 Road Maintenance (program 183) in the total amount of $194,892.47 to fund Sioux Road project.
 
6.
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)
 
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
District Attorney's Office - Monthly Checks Fee Report - September 2014
 
8.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
District Attorney:
Approval to process payment of Invoice CR-2152-12-G to Efrain Molina, Jr., Special Prosecutor in the amount of $ 8,500.59 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
B.
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #044946
 
C.
Right of Way: * North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
1. San Marcos Subdivision: Bore Alberta Road- from centerline to Valverde Rd (FM 1423) go west 3,200 feet. Will bore Alberta Road from North to South for an 8" waterline with a 16" PVC casing.
2. San Joaquin Subdivision Phase II: Bore Minnesota Road- from centerline of Valverde Road (FM 1423) go east 625 feet. Will bore Minnesota Road from North to South using a 16" PVC casing. Will tie into a 12" waterline. Bore Minnesota Road- from centerline of Valverde Road (FM 1423) go east 1,375 feet. Will bore Minnesota Road from North to South using a 16" PVC casing. Will tie into a 12" waterline.
M.E. Alaniz Subdivision: Bore Terry Road- from centerline of Benito Ramirez Road go North 300 feet. Will bore Terry Road from West to East using a 2" PVC casing. Will tie into an 8" waterline.
D. Flores Subdivision: 1. Bore Mile 14 1/2- from centerline of FM 491 go West 430 feet. Will bore Mile 14 1/2 from North to South with a 2" PVC casing for an 1" water service. Will tie into a 4" waterline. 2. Bore Mile 14 1/2- from centerline of FM 491 go West 820 feet. Will bore Mile 14 1/2 from North to South with a 2" PVC casing for an 1" water service. Will tie into a 4" waterline.
Magdalena Estates Subdivision: 1. Bore Tower Road- from centerline of Wisconsin Road go South 50 feet. Will bore Tower Road from West to East a 16" PVC casing for an 8" waterline. Will tie into a 12" waterline. 2. Bore Tower Road- from centerline of Wisconsin Road go South 440 feet. Will bore Tower Road from West to East a 2" PVC casing for a 1" water service. Will tie into a 12" waterline. 3. Bore Tower Road- from centerline of Wisconsin Road go South 640 feet. Will bore Tower Road from West to East a 2" PVC casing for a 1" water service. Will tie into a 12" waterline. 4. Bore Tower Road- from centerline of Wisconsin Road go South 840 feet. Will bore Tower Road from West to East a 2" PVC casing for a 1" water service. Will tie into a 12" waterline. 5. Bore Tower Road- from centerline of Wisconsin Road go South 1,030 feet. Will bore Tower Road from West to East a 2" PVC casing for a 1" water service. Will tie into a 12" waterline. 6. Bore Tower Road- from centerline of Wisconsin Road go South 1,230 feet. Will bore Tower Road from West to East a 2" PVC casing for a 1" water service. Will tie into a 12" waterline.
 
D.
Right of Way: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 1. Bore Sunflower Road- from North Right of Way line of SH 107 go North 7.5 feet. Will bore Sunflower Road from West to East a 24" PVC casing for a 12" waterline.
 
9.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
Account Number Payer Amount
C7883.99.000.0004.21 Conn Appliances #41 $6,523.17
 
10.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
County Clerk  (1100):
Requesting Approval to pay the (IACREOT) International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers membership dues for Mr. Arturo Guajardo, Jr. in the amount of $195.00 (req 265816) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
93rd District Court (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to TACA for Joel Espinoza, Court Coordinator in the amount of $75.00 (Req. #264337) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
11.
Headstart:
 
A.
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Monthly Report: September
 
B.
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report: September
 
C.
Approval of Children's Applications for 2014-2015
 
D.
Approval of Program Financial Report: September
 
12.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of September 2014.

2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
 
B.
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg 2013-2014 TIRZ payment in the amount of $106,728.10 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3.
 
C.
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley" 2013-2014 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $183,118.86 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Edinburg.
 
D.
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Alton 2013-2014 TIRZ payment in the amount of $57,634.68 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Alton, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1, City of Alton.
 
E.
Approval to write-off the debt of $16,881.11 owed and outstanding by the City of La Villa. The District Attorney's Office has advised that all "appropriate collection tools" are unfeasible.
 
13.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
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 10/01/2014-10/15/2014 in the amount of $65,619.77 and requesting approval of wire transfer.  
 
B.
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $843,242.96 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/27/14 to 10/10/14.

09/27-30/14 $139,139.98
10/01-03/14 $232,205.51
10/04-10/14 $471,897.47
TOTAL $843,242.96

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
14.
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.
Acceptance of proposal submitted by AAMECC, LLC awarded vendor thru County's participation with TIPS /TAPS Contract No. 1042513 for the services of Asbestos Abatement Consulting, including but not limited to preparation of specifications, project air monitoring and air monitoring for final clearance for the project: Facilities Management -Asbestos Abatement at County Clerk's Office in the amount of $5,695.00. (Project# 2014-373-MSS)
 
B.
Acceptance and approval of Payment Application #1 for PO#701751 in the amount of $15,377.47 and Pay Application #1 for PO#701752 in the amount of $18,233.30 as submitted by Herrera & Hunt Inc. in connection with: "Bullet Proof Windows for Various JP's Offices in Precinct No. 1" as reviewed and approved by Facilities Management.
 
C.
Acceptance of proposal submitted by AL3 Enterprises, LLC dba Starr Telecom in the amount of $95,562.00 for Turnkey Installation of Data Drops at the Old Administration Building 1st and 2nd floor thru County Contract No. E-13-321-10-22 (Req. #265971). 
 
D.
Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required) and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Road & Drainage Construction for Rankin Subdivision, an Hidalgo County Pct 4 BCAP project.
 
E.
1.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 2 for $218,668.88 submitted by JCon Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Facility (PO# 712761). 

2.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 5 for $196,479.00 submitted by Couric Enterprise for the Community Resource Center in San Carlos (PO# 703489).

3.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice No. 3055-14 for $5,727.20 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 701993).

4.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice No. 3054-14(5th) for $2,585.70 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the San Carlos Community Resource Center (PO# 700944).
 
F.
1.  Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 for an extension of six (6) additional days due to rain, and use of Contingency Allowance in the amount of $1,100.00 for conduits for future power generator leaving a balance of $8,900.10 in the Contingency Allowance for Contract No. C-14-067-06-03 with JCon Construction, LLC as reviewed/approved by project architect of record, Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Construction of the Linn-San Manuel Emergency Services Facilities" with authority for County Judge, or Court Member to execute document. 

2.  Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 for the use of Red Iron Allowance in the amount of $708.50 for additional rebar at Apparatus Bay pilasters leaving a balance of $2,791.50 in the Red Iron Allowance for Contract No. C-14-067-06-03 with JCon Construction, LLC as reviewed/approved by project architect of record, Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Construction of the Linn-San Manuel Emergency Services Facilities" with authority for County Judge, or Court Member to execute document.
 
G.
1. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 22 in the amount $25,903.96 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.

2. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 11 in the amount of $121,076.55 from D. Wilson Construction Co. awarded contractor for the, "Repairs and Renovations-1st and 2nd Floors to the Former Administration Building", and as certified for payment by project architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy C-12-029-10-23
 
3. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1146 in the amount of $4,675.11 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.
1.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice # 11324935 for $38,557.50 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 1925 (Phase II) Project (PO# 703928). 

2.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice # 11324947 for $20,790.62 submitted by L&G Engineering for the 10th Street Extension, Work Authorization #1 (PO# 688820).

3.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice # 11324936 for $28,266.51 submitted by L&G Engineering for the 10th Street Extension, Work Authorization #2 (PO# 700265).

4.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice # 14-9-000018 for $3,340.01 submitted by L&G Engineering Laboratory for the Linn San Manuel Facility (PO# 713423).

5.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice # 11324952 for $15,327.25 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 2220 (Ware Rd.) Project (PO# 696996).
 
I.
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension as provided in current contract for Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas in Pct 3 under the same rates, terms and conditions. Extension effective November 20, 2014 through November 19, 2015.
 
J.
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend contract for one (1) additional year (final year) at the same rates, terms and conditions as stated in the contract with Elite Transportation amid Contract #C-12-130A-12-18 for "Dead Body Pickup and Transport Services".
 
K.
Precinct 1:
Requesting authority to purchase a one (1) year TATEMS version renewal and support through a processed Purchase Order (as acceptable to vendor) for version upgrades support from PCHELP, LTD through requisition #264939 in the total amount of $417.00/year.
 
L.
Request authorization to remove the following assets from Juvenile Probation inventory items cannot be located and possess no value in attached schedule:

Exhibit A: Unlocated
TAG NO    DESCRIPTION                                                 DATE RECEIVED
22016      DESK- BROWN PARTICLE BOARD                     5/29/90
36513      DELL OPTIPLEX GX110 PC                               5/8/01
36514      DELL OPTIPLEX GX110 PC                               5/8/01
38100      15 WINDOWS 2000 LICENSE                          5/21/02
38101      5 WINDOWS 2000 LICENSES                          5/21/02
38488      DELL OPTIPLEX GX240 PC                               8/30/02
40570      HP2200 LASER JET PRINTER                            4/15/03
40828      SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE (S55 LIC/EA) 5/20/03
41239      DELL POWER VAULT TAPE AUTOLOADER DRV  8/12/03
41523      JAVELIN PROSERIES QUAD PROC                    11/26/03
42356      DELL OPTIPLEX GX270 USFF PC                      4/20/04
45553      DELL OPTIPLEX GX270 USFF PC                      5/2/06
47194      DELL LAT D620 LAPTOP                                  10/15/07
47412      P5150 PORTABLE RADIO-PRO VOICE               1/14/08
47422      P5150 PORTABLE RADIO-PRO VOICE               1/14/08
47213      DELL OPTIPLEX 745 USFF PC                          10/15/07

Exhibit B:  Stolen
59584      DELL LATITUDE E6530                                   7/17/13

Through the inventory process and the department's inventory inspections, the following items have not been located. The department has asked to remove the assets from the current inventory, it is determined that the items are un-located due to having been discarded as obsolete and need to be removed from inventory.

 
M.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #Sept-14-5 in the amount of $17,340.00 as submitted by LeFEVRE Engineering for the provision of engineering services in connection to Contract #C-13-103-06-04-PO#710375 amid Work Authorization No. 1 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
 
N.
(I.T.) Information Technology:
Requesting authority to purchase the continuation of the technical support maintenance services through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources with Calence, LLC, dba, Insight Networking Contract #DIR-TSO-2542 in the amount of $22,238.06 through a purchase order with company's response as to acceptance of purchase order not executed agreement, through requisition #265099.
 
O.
TEXAS AGRI-LIFE EXTENSION:
Requesting approval to purchase One (1) New 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan through the County's membership/participation with Buyboard Cowboy Chrysler-Dodge- Jeep (Contract #430-13) in the amount of $22,124.50 which includes shipping and administration fee's. (Project #14-389-OGG)
 
P.
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Professional Engineering Services Agreement #C-13-336-12-10 & Work Authorization No.1, (to revise project limits as requested by Tx DOT) and as submitted by L & G ENGINEERING in connection to the "professional engineering services" for ongoing project: (FM 1925) from FM 907 (Alamo Rd) East to East of SH 68 (Uresti Street) within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
Q.
Acceptance and approval of request for Payment Application #1 and Modification #1 for a credit of -$2,949.20 included for a total payment request amount of $28,872.18 submitted by Herrera & Hunt Inc., in connection with the project:  Hidalgo County Facilities Management -"Sewer Line repairs at the Health Department C.O.", project No. 2013-323-10-30-MSS and PO#701098 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
R.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications/requirements, legal notice and draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County-Construction Building Materials & Related Supplies -RFB No.: 2014-002-SMA" including the authority to re-advertise project in the event that no packets are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
S.
Acceptance and approval of Substantial Completion and processing of Pay Application #1 in the amount of $6,438.45 as submitted by Herrera & Hunt Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County Facilities Management - "Storefront Doorway Installation at Health Department" (PO#708868) with authority for Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia to sign Substantial Completion.
 
T.
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval & authority to enter into a 12-month commercial alarm monitoring services and execute the required commercial alarm monitoring agreement with Alan Yoder Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Superior Alarms for the following department through the requisition 262910 effective upon approval.
 
U.
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first (1st) year of two (2)-one(1) options under the same rates, terms and conditions for the "Tire Disposal Services" with Texas Land Reclamation.
 
V.
Add Fuel Card Users and Fuel Cards:
1. Sheriff Office - Fuel cards and Users