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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
May 19, 2015
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
2015 - Co. Clerk (1100)
 
B.
2015 - Human Resources (1100) 
 
C.
2015 - IT Countywide (1100) 
 
D.
2015 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) 
 
E.
2015 - Facilities Mgmt (1100) 
 
F.
2015 - Co. Judge (1100) 
 
G.
2015 - JP Pct. 1/Plc 2 (1100) 
 
H.
2015 - JP Pct. 2/Plc 1 (1100) 
 
I.
2015 - JP Pct. 3, Plc 2 (1100) 
 
J.
2015 - JP Pct. 4/Plc 2 (1100) 
 
K.
2015 - Emergency Mgmt (1100) 
 
L.
2015 - Health Adm. (1100) 
 
M.
2015 - Indigent Defense (1100) 
 
N.
2015 - TX Agrilife Ext. (1100) 
 
O.
2015 - JP Pct. 3 Pl. 1 (1100) 
 
P.
2015 - County Crt. #1 (1100)
 
Q.
2015 - CCL8 (1100)
 
R.
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept.  ( 1293) 
 
S.
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PPCPS (1293) 
 
T.
2015 - Safety Division (1100)
 
U.
2015 - County Judge (1100)
 
V.
2015 - Executive Office (1100)
 
W.
2015 - Elections / Chapter 19 (1283)
 
X.
2015 - Elections (1283)
 
Y.
2015 - Elections (1100)
 
Z.
2015 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
 
AA.
2015 - Public Defender's (1100)
 
BB.
2015 - WIC (1292)
 
CC.
2015 - 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100)
 
DD.
2015 - County Court #4 (1100)
 
EE.
2015 - County Court at Law #8 (1100)
 
FF.
2015 - Co Wide Adm (1100) 
 
GG.
2015 - Co Wide Adm (1100) 
 
HH.
2015 - Pct.1 Parks (1100)
 
II.
2015 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100) 
 
JJ.
2015 - Pct.1 Sanitation (1100)
 
KK.
2015 - Pct. 2-San Juan (1100) 
 
LL.
2015 - Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200) 
 
MM.
2015 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)
 
NN.
2015 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
 
OO.
2015 - Pct. 4 Parks (1100) 
 
PP.
2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) 
 
QQ.
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
 
RR.
2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) 
 
SS.
2015 - Pct. 4 ADM (1200) 
 
3.
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Management in the total amount of $17,592.00 
 
B.
CCL#1 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency to CCL#1 in the total amount of $2,741.34.
 
C.
Pct 2 Minnesota Drain Prj (1339):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2009-Pct 2 Southfork Estates to CO2009-Pct 2 Minnesota Drain in the amount of $22,327.55.
 
D.
Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road(1200): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road (1/4 M E Alamo-Tower) in the amount of $2,865.41 to fund project expenditures.
 
E.
Constable Pct 4 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency to Constable Pct 4 in the total amount of $400.00 for repair and maintenance services expenditures.
 
F.
Pct.1 CO's 2014 (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (189) to program (198) in the amount of $55,000.00.
 
G.
Tax Off (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Tax Office in the total amount of $6,132.22 for travel expenditures. 
 
H.
Juv Det Hm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Juv Det HM in the total amount of $1,986.25.
 
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 April 2015 $525,517.00
 
6.
Payment of claims/invoices:
 
A.
District Attorney:
Approval to process payment of two Invoices for CR-2152-12-G dated December 1, 2014 and April 24, 2015 to Efrain Molina, Jr., Special Prosecutor in the amount of $ 1,484.23 and $ 1,349.93 respectively, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
B.
District Attorney:
Requesting approval to process the per diem reimbursement for employee Dale R. Booth for travel dates of January 13 - 15, 2015 after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
7.
Executive Office - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
Approval of 457 Plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #122335
 
B.
Right of Way:
Smartcom Telephone, LLC.:
1510 ft. North of Intersection FM 495 on Moorefield Road to bore 48 inches below street elevation from East ROW to West ROW line. 
 
8.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
Account Number Payer Amount
C4440.04.023.0011.00 Trevino Pedro & Enedina $2,844.32
L5545.00.000.0001.00 O'reilly Auto Enterprises Llc $14,489.09
L5860.00.000.0049.00 Falcon Internatinal Bank $2,569.60
P8060.05.000.0046.00 America & Daniel Cabrera $2,500.00
W2760.00.000.0016.00 Valley Real Estate Invest Llc $4,986.06
 
B.
Account Number Payer Amount
C1830.99.000.0001.02 CINEDIGM DIGITAL FUNDING I  LLC $10,997.54
C8850.00.026.0010.00 CORELOGIC $3,057.98
D8510.02.000.0113.00 SM3 VENTURES $8,522.79
E8445.99.000.0007.02 SYSCO CENTRAL TEXAS INC $12,411.22
G5900.01.02A.0016.00 BLANCA G LOZANO & FERNANDO L RODRIGUEZ $3,516.45
J2002.99.000.0003.05 POINT BLANK SPORTING GOODS $7,387.42
J2280.00.000.0002.00 GOLD'S GYM OF PHARR $12,872.15
J7800.00.000.0001.01 SPAZIO DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION $21,314.27
L5800.99.000.0000.01 FAVORITE BRANDS LLC $6,775.93
M2075.00.000.006B.00 GOLDSTEIN FINANCIAL LLC $13,952.08
M2650.99.002.0003.01 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC $7,146.83
M5500.00.069.0009.05 LANDTITLE USA INC $3,127.87
M5500.00.069.0009.05 LANDTITLE USA INC $3,132.31
M5500.00.069.0009.05 LANDTITLE USA INC $6,066.79
M5500.00.069.0009.05 LANDTITLE USA INC $4,364.66
S1700.01.000.0015.00 LA CRUCES / SANTA CRUZ PROPERTIES LTD $2,656.67
S3092.00.000.000C.00 ANGELITO DE DIOS & MARIA DURAN FMLY LMTD $11,515.88
S3092.00.000.000C.00 ANGELITO DE DIOS & MARIA DURAN FMLY LMTD $7,905.33
S3092.00.000.000C.00 ANGELITO DE DIOS & MARIA DURAN FMLY LMTD $7,116.36
S3092.00.000.000C.00 ANGELITO DE DIOS & MARIA DURAN FMLY LMTD $7,168.32
S3092.00.000.000C.00 ANGELITO DE DIOS & MARIA DURAN FMLY LMTD $7,911.74
S4765.99.00C.0101.02 RENAISSANCE SURGERY GROUP $5,221.63
S5800.00.000.0023.00 RAM INVESTMENTS DBA MARTIN HOME BUILDERS INC $6,896.71
T6266.01.000.0024.00 CORELOGIC $2,684.03
T7700.99.000.000A.00 1601 SOUTH CAGE LLC-IHOP 3462 $2,987.06
W0100.00.029.0007.14 CS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LTD $3,392.25
W7700.04.000.0032.05 SALON REAL DEL VALLE $3,601.84
 
C.
Account Number Payer Amount
D0443.99.000.0001.00 CST SERVICES LLC $3,834.55
H3945.99.002.000A.00 CST SERVICES LLC $2,681.09
J2004.99.000.0002.00 CST SERVICES LLC $5,725.85
M4020.99.000.0001.00 CST SERVICES LLC $3,962.81
 
9.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
Elections Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the (IACREOT) International Association of Clerks, Reorders, Election Officials and Treasurers membership dues for Mrs. Yvonne Ramon in the amount of $195.00 (req#277025)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. #276480) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
C.
Indigent Defense (1100)
Requesting the court's approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Association for Court Administrators for Isidro Sepulveda Jr and David Sinder in the amount of $75 each. (req. # 276306)
 
D.
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay membership dues for Eric Sanchez to the International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. for $120.00 (Requisition #00276425) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
 
10.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of March 2015.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
 
11.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $760,206.44 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/25/15 to 05/08/15.

04/25-30/15 $183,241.31
05/01-01/15 $193,949.55
05/02-08/15 $383,015.58
TOTAL $760,206.44

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
Self-Insured (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 04/16-30/2015 in the amount of $51,740.64 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015.
 
12.
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 RL Abatement, Inc. (thru county's participation with TIPS/TAPS Contract No. 1042315) for Asbestos Removal and Disposal at the former DPS Offices located at 1212 S. 25th St. in Edinburg, TX, in the total amount of $17,591.64 including an allowance in the amount of $958.00 for State Fees as per specifications developed by project consultant AAMECC, LLC.
 
B.
 Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice No. 3127-15(11) for $1,965.60 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 701993).
 
C.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 9 for $172,249.25 submitted by JCon Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Facility (PO# 712761). 
 
D.
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 7 for an increase of 32 days for the lowering of canal crossings & road widenings for Pct. 2 Eldora & Sgt.Trevino roads project from contracted vendor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, and as recommended by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan.
 
E.
Requesting approval of of Invoice#3722 in the amount of 33,821.67 submitted by project engineer, R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, Contract #C-10-376-12-14, for the Pct 2 Minnesota Drain Project.
 
F.
Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 3 in the amount of $86,763.50 from Central Air and Heating Services, Inc., awarded contractor for the Sheriff's Office "Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility Roof &/or Air Condition Repairs &/or Replacement", and as certified for payment by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy Construction Management through contract #C-14-047-01-20.
 
G.
Pursuant to Article 14 of Contract #C-14-308-09-09, with LeFEVRE Engineering & Management Consulting, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Rio Delta Surveying for surveying services for Work Authorization No. 1 (Spanish Palms Subdivision) and Work Authorization No. 2 (Palm Street Improvements-Heidelberg Subdivision) projects including any subsequent projects throughout the term of the contract in place that will require necessary surveying.
 
H.
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 3 for a decrease of ($1,972.43) in connection with the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road project from contracted vendor, RDH Site & Concrete, LLC., and as recommended by project engineer, Ramiro Gutierrez.
 
I.
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice#3814 in the amount $1,232.38 submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-12-314-01-29 (WA#1), for Pct. 2 Rancho Blanco Road project.
 
J.
Requesting approval of the following for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the Pct. 2 Lowering of Canals Crossing & Road Widening at Eldora & Sgt. Trevino Roads, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Ronnie Cruz, PE for contract # C-13-293-12-20:

1. Application for Payment #9 (Final Payment) in the amount of $2,059.56.
2. Acceptance Certificate of Construction Completion reflecting the date of March 20, 2015.  
3. Application for Retainage Release in the amount of $38,419.30.
 
K.
Approval to exercise the option to renew/extend for a sixty (60) day extension (as permitted in contract) with ABM Janitorial Services, under the same terms and condition for: "Custodial Services for Administration Building" for Hidalgo County.
 
L.
Fire Marshal:
Approval of 36 month service agreement between Time Warner Cable and the County of Hidalgo, Fire Marshal's Office.
 
M.
Pct. 4 Project Invoices:
1.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325141 for $26,979.84 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers for the 10th Street Extension Project (PO# 700265). 
2.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 9100 for $16,085.94 submitted by L&G Engineering Laboratory for the Hoehn Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Improvements (PO# 722426).
3.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325132 for $875.00 submitted by L&G Engineers for the FM 1925 Project WA#1 (PO# 663995).
4.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3123-15(10) for $1,263.60 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 701993).
 
N.
Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (article 14) to C-14-364-05-05, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of B2Z Engineering, LLC for the Mile 2 North Reconstruction Project. 
 
O.
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325114 in the amount of $7,577.28 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting-C-13-225-07-09.
 
P.
Acceptance & approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:

1. Invoice No. 11325122-$13,517.94 for "FM 494-Shary Rd Project";
2. Invoice No. 11325123-$ 24,896.00 for "Mile 3";
3. Invoice No. 11325124-$8,648.00 for "Liberty Road Project";
4. Invoice No. 11325125-$1,443.40 for "FM 681 Project From FM 2221/FM 492";
5. Invoice No. 11325126-$2,207.54 for "FM 681 From FM 2221 to SH 107" ;
6. Invoice No. 11325129- $55,265.00 for "Mile 3 Project";
7. Invoice No. 11325130-$808.00 for "Inspiration to Moorefield Rd";
 
Q.
1. Approval to "rescind" ( action taken by CC 03/31/15-Consent AI-48957) for Work Authorization #3 for ($883,200.00) as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G ENGINEERING for the provisions of "professional engineering services" under contract # C-12-126-10-16 for: "job specific" Project: Extension of 10th Street (SH107 to FM 1925) (ROW Acquisition for 2.5 Miles) located in HC Pct # 4.

2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 2-Scopes of Work-provide ROW Acquisition for (2.5 Miles) Sixty Four (64) Parcels for "job specific" Project: Extension of 10th Street Project (SH107 - FM1925) with an (increase of $ 883,200.00) in connection to contract # C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
R.
Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 3 in the amount of $166,744.96 as submitted by 2GS, LLC-Contract #C-14-362-10-28-PO#717811 for the provision of Construction Services for the Sioux Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project in Precinct One and as reviewed by project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E.
 
S.
Health & Human Services Department - HUMAN SERVICES:
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH AFICIO MP7502SP through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #275489 in the amount of $359.02/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $88.00/month with a total of $447.02/month, effective upon approval.
 
T.
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) year of the additional two (2) one (1) year terms as provided in the current contract (C-14-050-07-22)  for: "Off Premises Record Storage - Pick-up, Retrieval  and Delivery" (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with  CTC Distributing Ltd.
 
U.
1. Rescind action of Commissioners Court of Agenda # 48730 on 3-17-15 for Ricoh copiers model #MP 5002SP [discontinued item] and no longer available; with the alternative of:

2. Requesting authority to enter into three [3] new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreements [for use in various office areas] for Ricoh Aficio MP 5054SP through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through submitted Requisition #275806 in the amount of $188.42/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $44.80/month with a total of $233.22/month each, to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or CC Member, effective upon approval.