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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING February 4, 2015 9:30 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.
Appointment or Re-appointment of board members to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors for a two year term.
B.
Appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of McAllen Board of Directors
C.
Discussion, consideration, and action to amend the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy.
D.
Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a Resolution expressing the intent of Hidalgo County concerning the following three related City of Edinburg Tax Reinvestment Zone projects: (i) participating in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Edinburg, Texas ("TIRZ#4") at a participation rate to be determined by the Court, of the M&O portion of the County's tax rate, (ii) terminating the Economic Development Agreement relating to The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley in Tax Increment Zone Number One, City of Edinburg ("TIRZ#1"), and (iii) amending the existing Interlocal Agreement relating to TIRZ#1, including extending the term of TIRZ#1 and adding funding for the TIRZ#4 project; all such actions conditioned upon adoption of revised project plans for TIRZ#1 and TIRZ#4 by the City of Edinburg and the respective zones that are acceptable to Hidalgo County, and negotiation of agreements or amendments related to TIRZ#1 and TIRZ#4 that are acceptable to Hidalgo County.
7.
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.
Right of Way:
City of McAllen is requesting permission for Right of Entry for Surveying and Appraising on the East 4.33 acres, more or less, out of Lot 78, Block 4, La Homa Ranch Citrus Groves Subdivision, Unit No. 1, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Pct.3)
City of McAllen is requesting permission for Right of Entry for Surveying and Appraising on the East 4.33 acres, more or less, out of Lot 78, Block 4, La Homa Ranch Citrus Groves Subdivision, Unit No. 1, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Pct.3)
D.
Discussion and approval of Uniform Policy for Office of Emergency Management
E.
1. Approval to accept settlement offer from Assured Trucking Inc. Agency, LLC in the amount of $1,679.54 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 3)
2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, to sign the Full and Final General Release form and all documents necessary to settle County auto claim with Assured Trucking Inc. Agency, LLC. (Precinct 3)
2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, to sign the Full and Final General Release form and all documents necessary to settle County auto claim with Assured Trucking Inc. Agency, LLC. (Precinct 3)
F.
Approval to accept settlement check from Allstate Insurance Company in the amount of $960.43 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 3)
G.
Environmental Compliance:
Requesting approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign TCEQ Application to contribute penalty to a third party Supplemental Environmental Project Administrator.
Requesting approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign TCEQ Application to contribute penalty to a third party Supplemental Environmental Project Administrator.
H.
Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign City of Edinburg's Rental Contract (at no cost to county) for use of Edinburg Activity Center for County Health Fair to be held on February 11, 2015
8.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. 3 Investigation HB65 (1230)
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,203.76 to fund travel expenditures.
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,203.76 to fund travel expenditures.
B.
Constable Pct. 3 (1220):
Approval of the appropriation of the 2014 LEOSE fund balance for 2015 for the Constable Pct. 3 Department in the total amount of $123.12.
Approval of the appropriation of the 2014 LEOSE fund balance for 2015 for the Constable Pct. 3 Department in the total amount of $123.12.
C.
Constable Pct. 3 US Treasury (1257)
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $8,226.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $8,226.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
D.
Constable Pct. 3
Approval of the appropriation of 2015 Federal Sharing D.O.J. Fund Balance for the Constable Precinct 3 Department in the total amount of $33,135.00
Approval of the appropriation of 2015 Federal Sharing D.O.J. Fund Balance for the Constable Precinct 3 Department in the total amount of $33,135.00
9.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
A.
DA Criminal / DA Civil Litigation (1100):
1. Discussion, approval and consideration of the following personnel actions effective, 01/26/2015:
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Discussion, approval and consideration of the following personnel actions effective, 01/26/2015:
| Action | Slot# | Dept / Program |
Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Allowance |
| Add Auto Allowance | 0109 | 080-002 | Assistant District Attorney III | $900.00 |
| Add Auto Allowance | 0110 | 080-002 | Assistant District Attorney III | $900.00 |
| Add Auto Allowance | 0006 | 080-013 | Attorney II | $900.00 |
| Add Auto Allowance | 0007 | 080-013 | Attorney II | $900.00 |
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
B.
DA Civil Litigation (1100):
1. Discussion, approval and consideration to create one full-time position as follows:
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Discussion, approval and consideration to create one full-time position as follows:
| Action | Slot# | Dept/Program | Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 0008 | 080-013 | Executive Assistant I | $39,500.00 |
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
C.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 02/09/2015:
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 02/09/2015:
| Action | Position Title | Slot# | Budgeted Allowance Amount |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step IV | 0086 | <$500.00> |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | Deputy Sheriff Step II | 0109 | <$500.00> |
| Add Clothing Allowance | Sr. Deputy Sheriff Step II | 0208 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | Deputy Sheriff Step II | 0239 | $500.00 |
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
D.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Discussion, approval and consideration of the following personnel actions:
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Discussion, approval and consideration of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Slot# | Dept/Prog | Current Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary/Allowance |
Proposed Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted Salary/Allowance |
Net Change |
| Reclassify/ Salary Increase |
0016 | 280-001 | Information Tech Manager |
$56,162.00 | Information System Administrator |
$61,022.00 | $4,860.00 |
| Reclassify/ Salary Increase |
0243 | 280-001 | Human Resources Specialist II |
$34,135.00 | Human Resources Supervisor |
$40,135.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Reclassify/ Salary Increase |
0272 | 280-001 | Administrative Asst II | $32,029.00 | Executive Assistant I | $37,029.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Delete | 0415 | 280-001 | Quality Assurance Inspector |
$55,000.00 | - | -0- | <$55,000.00> |
| Create | 0418 | 280-001 | - | -0- | Communications Supervisor |
$35,391.00 | $35,391.00 |
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
E.
WIC ADM (1292):
1. Approval of the following personnel action(s), effective next full pay period of 02/09/2015:
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Approval of the following personnel action(s), effective next full pay period of 02/09/2015:
| Action | Slot No. | Position Title | Current/Proposed
Budgeted Salary
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| Delete | 0047 | LVN II | <$41,280.00> |
| Delete | 0063 | Clerk IV | <$32,879.00> |
| Delete | 0077 | Clerk IV | <$30,342.00> |
| Delete | 0118 | Clinic Aide II | <$22,303.00> |
| Delete | 0203 | Clerk I | <$21,008.00> |
| Create | 0251 | Coordinator V | $60,000.00 |
| Create | 0252 | Coordinator V | $60,000.00 |
| Create | 0253 | Grants Accounting Supervisor | $60,000.00 |
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
Authorization and approval to accept a six (6) month no cost extension for the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Grant.
B.
1. Approval of MOU agreement between HealthWebCE.com LLC and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
2. Approval of authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign agreement.
2. Approval of authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign agreement.
11.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
1. Requesting approval to process the following invoice as a claim after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting permission to process check to vendor prior to receiving unit.
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount |
| Bert Odgen | 01/28/2015 | RVCP616578 | $362.13 |
| Total | $362.13 |
2. Requesting permission to process check to vendor prior to receiving unit.
B.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
C.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
12.
Community Service Agency:
A.
1. Requesting approval for the PY 2015 CSBG [Community Service Block Grant] Contract
2. Requesting approval for the PY 2015 CEAP [Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program]
3. Requesting electronic authorization for submittals of financial and programmatic reporting requirements between CHCSA and funding sources.
2. Requesting approval for the PY 2015 CEAP [Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program]
3. Requesting electronic authorization for submittals of financial and programmatic reporting requirements between CHCSA and funding sources.
13.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
A.
1. Requesting approval of the following claims/invoices with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Time Warner Cable
06/03-07/02/14 $286.75
07/03-08/02/14 $64.20
08/03-09/02/14 $64.20
09/03-10/02/14 $64.20
10/03-11/02/14 $64.20
11/03-12/02/14 $64.20
12/03-01/02/15 $64.20
2. Requesting permission to process as claim due to a PO not being in place and partial payment coming from General Fund due to grant expiration. $475.07 will be funded from General Fund and $196.88 from the WIC Grant Fund.
Time Warner Cable
06/03-07/02/14 $286.75
07/03-08/02/14 $64.20
08/03-09/02/14 $64.20
09/03-10/02/14 $64.20
10/03-11/02/14 $64.20
11/03-12/02/14 $64.20
12/03-01/02/15 $64.20
2. Requesting permission to process as claim due to a PO not being in place and partial payment coming from General Fund due to grant expiration. $475.07 will be funded from General Fund and $196.88 from the WIC Grant Fund.
B.
Requesting authorization for Renan Ramirez, Chief Information Officer, to sign and submit Software Self-Audit Certification Letter to Microsoft on behalf of the County
C.
COMMISSIONER PCT. 2
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless device with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless device with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Description: | User: | Employee ID: | Service Plan: |
| New Data Card Activation | Eduardo Cantu | 207934 | 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 month |
| New Data Card Activation | Armando Pompa | 207888 | 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 month |
| New Data Card Activation | Jorge D. Hinojosa | 207861 | 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 month |
| New Data Card Activation | Jose Cabeza De Vaca | 207837 | 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 month |
| New Data Card Activation | Office Use | n/a | 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 month |
| New Data Card Activation | Armando Garza | 207845 | 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 month |
D.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless device with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless device with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Description: | User: | Service Plan: |
| New Data Card Activation | Office Use | 4G Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99/month |
14.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Approval of land acquisition of Bar #3- Tract A 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 Sullivan City is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract with S & B Infrastructure, Ltd. in the amount of $ 38,245.93 utilizing CDBG FY (2013) Street Improvements funds (Solar Street lighting).
C.
Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the
City of Elsa, Urban County Program FYs 17, 18, 25 & 27 (2004, 2005, 2012 & 2014). The
amendment will decrease the Water/Sewer Improvements and Park, Recreational Facilities activities, delete existing streets from the approved workplans and create a new project scope which will add new streets to the revised workplans. The new streets to be reconstructed and added to the workplans are Oscar Gonzalez St., 6th St., Austin St., Hidalgo St., Ricky Crossland St., Magson St., and the surrounding and abutting streets in the same general vicinity of the project site.
15.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
Approval of Resolution that supports and urges the Texas Legislature to authorize Texans to have the option to register to vote by electronic means that conforms to the security requirements of the Texas Secretary of State and the Department of Public Safety.
B.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
16.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
A.
Requesting approval to appoint new County Extension Agent-Horticulture, Ashley H. Gregory. Agent will commence employment as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Agency/Employer | Date of Employment |
Ashley H. Gregory |
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1st Step - a one month training program) |
March 2, 2015 |
| Hidalgo County Extension Service Office (County payroll) |
April 1, 2015 |
17.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase One (1) Cargo Van for the Nutrition Department through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Awarded Vendor, Caldwell Country Chevrolet (Including TASB Administrative Fees)
B.
Discussion, Approval and Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1)Year Term According to 45CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) Beginning October 2014 Pending Appointment of Community Representative: Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Precinct 4
18.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
WIC- Lact. Resource and Training Centers Expansion (1292):
Authorization to ratify grant application for the Interagency Agreement for the WIC Lactation Resource and Training Centers Expansion by State General Revenue, Office of Title V and Family Health, Division of Family and Community Health Services, DSHS.
Authorization to ratify grant application for the Interagency Agreement for the WIC Lactation Resource and Training Centers Expansion by State General Revenue, Office of Title V and Family Health, Division of Family and Community Health Services, DSHS.
B.
WIC (1292):
1. Approval of Amended Contract #2015- 047381-001A between Hidalgo County Health and Human Services WIC Program and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) effective 01/01/2015.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to sign amended WIC contract 2015-047381-001A.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $302,200.00 as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2015 WIC grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of grant funds in the amount of $302,200.00 for the FY 2015 WIC Admin. grant.
1. Approval of Amended Contract #2015- 047381-001A between Hidalgo County Health and Human Services WIC Program and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) effective 01/01/2015.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to sign amended WIC contract 2015-047381-001A.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $302,200.00 as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2015 WIC grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of grant funds in the amount of $302,200.00 for the FY 2015 WIC Admin. grant.
19.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. Preliminary Approval
a. P. Torres Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Pedro Torres)
b. Las Brisas Heights Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Kyndel Bennett)
c. Howling Trails Subdivision – Pct. 3 (La Joya ISD)
2. Final Approval
a. M.E. Alaniz Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Maria Elida Alaniz)
b. Lara Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Nereida Lara)
c. RG Estates Phase II – Pct. 4 (William Schwarz)
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Acres of Santa Cruz Phase II-A – Pct. 3 (Richard Ruppert)
b. Re-plat of Lot 12, Santa Cruz Ranches Ph I – Pct. 4 (Tomas Guzman)
c. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 16 – Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby)
a. P. Torres Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Pedro Torres)
b. Las Brisas Heights Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Kyndel Bennett)
c. Howling Trails Subdivision – Pct. 3 (La Joya ISD)
2. Final Approval
a. M.E. Alaniz Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Maria Elida Alaniz)
b. Lara Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Nereida Lara)
c. RG Estates Phase II – Pct. 4 (William Schwarz)
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Acres of Santa Cruz Phase II-A – Pct. 3 (Richard Ruppert)
b. Re-plat of Lot 12, Santa Cruz Ranches Ph I – Pct. 4 (Tomas Guzman)
c. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 16 – Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby)
20.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
A.
Requesting approval of payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $96.48 for the air emissions fee.
21.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
HIDTA US Justice Asset Forfeiture (1254):
Approval of the revised 2015 HIDTA US Justice Asset Forfeiture fund Overtime employee schedule approved by Commissioners' Court on 01/06/15 (AI-47861)
Approval of the revised 2015 HIDTA US Justice Asset Forfeiture fund Overtime employee schedule approved by Commissioners' Court on 01/06/15 (AI-47861)
22.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Presentation regarding upcoming warrant postcard initiative
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
Various Departments (1304)
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Various Departments in the total amount of $493,270.00 to fund the purchase of a replacement vehicles.
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Various Departments in the total amount of $493,270.00 to fund the purchase of a replacement vehicles.
2.
Probate Court (1243):
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $45,000.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $45,000.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
23.
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. The Department of Budget & Management, requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's protocol of approved "pool" of Professional SURVEYING SERVICES" (ON CALL) for "COUNTY OWNED PROPERTIES" located within HIDALGO COUNTY;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's protocol of approved "pool" of Professional SURVEYING SERVICES" (ON CALL) for "COUNTY OWNED PROPERTIES" located within HIDALGO COUNTY;
| Totals | R.E. Garcia & Associates | Quintanilla, Headley & Associates | Melden & Hunt, Inc. |
| Scores | 93 | 96 | 90 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm _____________________ for the purposes of (ON CALL) "professional SURVEYING SERVICES" for "COUNTY OWNED PROPERTIES" located within HIDALGO COUNTY.
B.
Executive Officer
1.
Hidalgo County Safety Division:
Requesting approval of a "finding" by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court that promotional items to be purchased for distribution at the Employee Health Fair do "serve a public purpose" in encouraging "safety first" protocols and thus maintaining a healthy workforce.
C.
Pct. 1
1.
Acceptance and approval of the following work authorizations as submitted by LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, Inc. amid Contract #C-14-308-09-09 for the provision of "Professional Engineering Services" as follow:
a) Work Authorization No. 1-Spanish Palms Subdivision Street & Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $57,365.00 thru assigned requisition #270662;
b) Work Authorization No. 2-Palm Street Improvements project in the amount of $17,115.94 thru assigned requisition #270697.
a) Work Authorization No. 1-Spanish Palms Subdivision Street & Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $57,365.00 thru assigned requisition #270662;
b) Work Authorization No. 2-Palm Street Improvements project in the amount of $17,115.94 thru assigned requisition #270697.
2.
Accept and approve final negotiated "professional appraisal services" agreement with
George Jaime Salazar, II d/b/a
APPRAISAL HAUS for
"Appraisal Services" for
"Job Specific"
Project: "
Youth Village & Weslaco Health Clinic" (Partial Property) located within
Hidalgo County Precinct #1, as (approved for negotiations by CC on 09/09/14).
D.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 1
1.
Acceptance and approval of the following work authorizations as submitted by LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, Inc. Contract No.C-CAP-14-398-12-16
A.) Work Authorization No.1 Heidelberg Subdivision in the amount of $66,993.85
B.) Work Authorization No.2 Lorenzana Subdivision project in the amount of $10,732.89
A.) Work Authorization No.1 Heidelberg Subdivision in the amount of $66,993.85
B.) Work Authorization No.2 Lorenzana Subdivision project in the amount of $10,732.89
E.
IT Department:
1.
a. Acceptance and approval to utilize and purchase through WSCA-NASPO Cooperative Purchasing Organization's awarded vendor, ShoreTel Inc through its' authorized partner, Richline Technical Services as permitted through Exhibit A-1 Addendum identified and approved to sell products/supports and related services under ShoreTel Inc's Contract #AR627 including the catalog support pricing for this year's services of Hidalgo County's existing ShoreTel Equipment List; and
b. Acceptance and approval of proposal as submitted by Richline Technical Services in the amount of $61,527.34 for the continuation of the products support of Hidalgo County's existing ShorteTel's telephone equipment related services and items as described in supporting itemized proposed documentation with authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute pertinent forms.
b. Acceptance and approval of proposal as submitted by Richline Technical Services in the amount of $61,527.34 for the continuation of the products support of Hidalgo County's existing ShorteTel's telephone equipment related services and items as described in supporting itemized proposed documentation with authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute pertinent forms.
F.
Pct. 4
1.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a "professional architectural services";
b. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of Architectural Firms in connection to the "Design and Construction of a Mechanical Shop" at Hidalgo County Precinct 4;
ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
b. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of Architectural Firms in connection to the "Design and Construction of a Mechanical Shop" at Hidalgo County Precinct 4;
ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
| Totals | ERO Architects | Milnet Architectural Services | ROFA Architects Inc. |
| Scores | 99 | 96 | 95 |
| Ranking |
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (AIA form of Agreement) for Architectural Services for the purposes of the "Design and Construction of a Mechanical Shop" at Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Architectural Services.
24.
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.
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Heights
D.
C-0020-15-B; Esther Mata De La Garza v. Hidalgo County, Precinct 3, Pl 1 and Judge Luis Garza
E.
C-0255-15-A; Pablo and Amanda Garcia ind. and as reps of Estate of Rai Garcia v Hidalgo County and Rosalaba Elizondo
F.
Claim of Domingo Sierra & Silvia Sierra
G.
Claim of David Diaz
H.
Claim of Aurora Fuentes
25.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Heights
D.
C-0020-15-B; Esther Mata De La Garza v. Hidalgo County, Precinct 3, Pl 1 and Judge Luis Garza
E.
C-0255-15-A; Pablo and Amanda Garcia ind. and as reps of Estate of Rai Garcia v Hidalgo County and Rosalaba Elizondo
F.
Claim of Domingo Sierra & Silvia Sierra
G.
Claim of David Diaz
H.
Claim of Aurora Fuentes
26.
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
27.
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
28.
Adjourn