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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
August 4, 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 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.
AI-50724
Discussion and update on Colonia Lighting Initiative
 
B.
AI-50716
Proclamation declaring August 1-7, 2015 as National Breastfeeding Week.
 
7.
Constables:
 
A.
AI-50723
Constable Pct. #1:
Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the Monte Alto ISD and the County of Hidalgo, Texas by and through Constable Pct.1
 
B.
AI-50628
Constable Precinct No. 4:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Victor Javier Rodriguez and Andrew Perez as Deputy Constables by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
8.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-50703
Authorization and approval to submit a State Administrative Agency Extension Request Form in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2013 and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
 
B.
AI-50629
1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County (Sheriff's Office) and South Texas College Police Department for Shooting Range Use/Training.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign agreement.
 
C.
AI-50635
1. Authorization and Approval of interlocal agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) and Hidalgo County.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign two copies of the agreement.
 
D.
AI-50069
Sheriff Office 2014 Operation Stonegarden Grant (1284):
1. Discussion, authorization, and approval to execute the Operation Stonegarden Grant Sub-Recipient Interlocal Agreement from the Governor's Division of Emergency Management (Texas Department of Public Safety) between the County of Hidalgo and the City Police Departments of Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Hidalgo, La Joya, Mercedes, Mission, Palmview, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan, Sullivan City, and Weslaco (13).
 
2. Approval to appropriate the following city budgets for awarded amounts pursuant to sub-recipient interlocal agreements with the County of Hidalgo for the Operation Stonegarden Grant from the Governor's Division of Emergency Management (Texas Department of Public Safety):
 
 
City of
Amount
1  Alamo   52,918.12
2  Donna   70,040.77
3  Edinburg 199,928.59
4  Hidalgo 206,172.51
5  La Joya   71,750.00
6  Mercedes 107,916.40
7  Mission 207,192.51
8  Palmview   84,500.00
9  Penitas   79,880.61
10  Pharr 210,240.00
11  San Juan 112,707.60
12 Sullivan City   69,895.00
13 Weslaco   62,500.00 
  Total 1,535,642.11
 
E.
AI-50718
Authorization and approval for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to execute Provisional State and Local Task Force Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to include OCDETF Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) officer.
 
F.
AI-50717
Authorization and approval for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to sign required documents on Estrella's House Interagency MOU & Interagency Working Protocol Agreement.
 
9.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
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
 
B.
AI-50738
Discussion, consideration and action to update Department Liaisons List to include Executive Office to County Judge
 
C.
AI-50736
Appointment of representative to the Amigos Del Valle Board.
 
D.
AI-50662
Approval of request by City of Edinburg Fire Department for use of Administration Building Parking Lot located at SE corner of South Business Hwy. 281 and Canton Rd., fka, KMart  to conduct their annual hose tests on Monday, August 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
 
E.
AI-50669
Approval to accept settlement check from American Access Casualty Company in the amount of $110.10 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
 
F.
AI-50706
Approval of Re-Appointment of Valde Guerra to represent the County of Hidalgo on the City of Donna's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (TIRZ) Board of Directors
 
G.
AI-50715
Requesting discussion/notification of Hidalgo County's Border Colonia Access Program's intent to exercise extension as provided under current contract through Amendment No. 9, under the same terms and conditions. Amendment would result in contract being extended commencing August 31, 2015 through February 28, 2017 to allow time for completion of construction projects.  
 
10.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
 
A.
AI-50739
County Judge (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one full-time position as follows, effective next pay period of 08/10/2015:
 
Action Slot# Dept/Prog Position Title Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Create 0038 110-006 County Executive Director $92,000.00

3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners' Court action.

1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next pay period of 08/10/2015:
 
Action Slot
#
 Dept/Prog  Position Title Budgeted
Salary
Proposed
Position Title
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Net Diff
Title Change 0002 110-006 Chief Administrator $83,883.00 Chief Deputy $83,883.00 -0-
Reclassification 0003 110-006 Asst Chief Administrator $70,040.00 Asst Chief Deputy $73,000.00 $2,960.00
Salary Adj 0007 110-006 Executive Asst
III
$61,800.00 Executive Asst III $62,060.00 $260.00
Reclassification 0011 110-006 Executive Assistant $50,117.00 Constituent Svcs Spec III $51,520.00 $1,403.00
Reclassification 0012 110-006 Administrative Assistant $43,260.00 Research Spec II $44,460.00 $1,200.00
Reclassification 0018 110-006 Administrative Aide II $46,397.00 Administrative Supv II $50,011.00 $3,614.00
Reclassification 0024 110-006 Administrative Assistant $41,200.00 Administrative Spec III $42,281.00 $1,081.00
Reclassification /
Add auto allowance
0028
 
110-006
 
Executive Assistant III  $59,740.00
$0.00 
Economic Dev Director $68,000.00
$4,000.00 
$8,260.00
$4,000.00
Reclassification 0029 110-006 Administrative Asst III $36,050.00 Administrative Spec II $32,770.00 <$3,280.00>
Reclassification 0031 110-006 Executive Assistant II $51,500.00 Constituent Svcs Spec IV $53,000.00 $1,500.00
Reclassification 0032 110-006 Economic Dev Planner I $52,002.00 Research Spec II $46,200.00 <$5,802.00>
Reclassification / Remove auto allow 0035 110-006 Director, Economic Dev $70,040.00
$4,000.00
Economic Dev Planner $58,000.00
$0.00
<$12,040.00>
<$4,000.00>
Delete 0037  110-006 Director of Special Projects $63,000.00 - $0.00 <$63,000.00>
Totals        $729,029.00     $665,185.00   <$63,844.00> 

2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners Court Action.
 
B.
AI-50702
HIDTA - Other Sharing (1253):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel related actions, effective next pay period of 08/10/2015:

Action Dept/Prog Slot # Position Title Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Create 270-013 0001 Assistant Chief Investigator $65,000.00
Create 270-013 0002 Criminal Investigator II $55,000.00

3. Approval of appropriation of funds.
4. Approval to create the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
 
C.
AI-50700
DA Investigation - HB65 (1223):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel action, effective next pay period of 08/10/2015:

Action Dept/Prog  Slot # Position Title Budgeted
Salary
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Total
 Adjustment 
Salary Adjustment (Increase)
080-007
0130 Systems Support Manager  $65,000.00  $80,000.00  $15,000.00

2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners Court action.
 
D.
AI-50696
County Clerk - Records Management (1237):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel action, effective next pay period of 08/10/2015:
 
Action Dept/Prog Slot # Position Title Budgeted
Salary
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Total
Adjustment
Salary Adjustment (Increase) 180-003 0002 Official Records Manager $38,222.00 $48,149.00 $9,927.00
 
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners Court action.
 
11.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
 
A.
AI-50641
Requesting approval to submit the Title V Prenatal renewal grant application for FY 16 in the amount of $144,029.00. New grant contract period will be from 09/01/2015 to 08/31/2016.
 
B.
AI-50640
Requesting approval to submit the Title V Child Health renewal grant application for FY 16 in the amount of $32,833.00.  New grant contract period will be from 09/01/2015 to 08/31/2016.  
 
C.
Health Care Funding District:
 
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
D.
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.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
 
A.
AI-50685
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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: Employee Name / ID: Service Plan:
Cell Phone Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. / 152706 More Everything Unl. Talk & Text 8GB @ $32.73 + More Everything Line Charge @ $40.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $5.00 = $77.73/month
Cell Phone Juan Villescas / 017361 More Everything Unl. Talk & Text 8GB @ $32.73 + More Everything Line Charge @ $40.00 + Taxes/Fees @ $5.00 = $77.73/month
 
13.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
AI-50672
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services.

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Progreso, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 25, 26 & 27 (2012, 2013 & 2014) City of Progreso – Street Improvements funds.
 
Professional Service Firm
Grade
Ranked
Javier Hinojosa Engineering 92.67%  
Fulcrum Consulting Services 91.67%  
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. 86.67%  
 
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the highest ranked firm _______________________________  for a Urban County Program Years 25, 26 & 27 (2012, 2013 & 2014) City of Progreso – Street Improvements project.
 
B.
AI-50661
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Appraisal Services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Appraisal Services firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by City of Palmview, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program for Palmview Street Improvement Project (La Homa Road).

APPRAISAL  GRADE RANKED
Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates 95.33%  
Appraisal HAUS 87.33%  
HLH Appraisal Services 85%  

3. Authority to negotiate a professional appraisal service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of
_________________________ for the provision of Appraisal Services for the City of Palmview Street Improvements Project (La Homa Road).
 
C.
AI-50660
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Appraisal Review Services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Appraisal Review Services firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by City of Palmview, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program for Palmview Street Improvement Project (La Homa Road).

APPRAISAL GRADE RANKED
HLH Appraisal Services 92%  
Appraisal HAUS 33.33%  
Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates 28.33%  

3. Authority to negotiate a professional appraisal review service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for the provision of Appraisal Review Services for the City of Palmview Street Improvements Project (La Homa Road).
 
D.
AI-50603
Requesting approval to re-authorize Urban County Program Director to approve certain Change Orders on Urban County Projects.
 
14.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A.
AI-50689
1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the City of Alamo to reaffirm the previous agreement approved and dated February 13, 2001 to develop a solid waste collection facility in the vicinity of El Gato Road and South Tower Road.  
2. Approval of ICA Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 791.014 to develop a solid waste collection facility project.
 
B.
AI-50701
1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on July 21, 2015, Agenda Item No. 50546 on Inter-local Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to Assist County in ROW acquisition services for Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
2. In accordance with section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the County of Hidalgo to assist each other in providing certain ongoing services.  
 
C.
AI-50707
CO2014 - Pct. 2 (1345)
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $42,000.00 to fund Pct 2 Eldora Road improvement project.
 
15.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A.
AI-50691
1.  Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agrement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Alton concerning certain improvements to FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 364 (La Homa) to Taylor Rd.

2.  In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement project regarding certain road improvements to FM 676 also known as Mile 5 from SH 364 (La Homa) to Taylor Road.
 
16.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A.
AI-50711
1.  Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) Bus Parking Lot Project.
2.  Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $224,975.93 for the ECISD Bus Parking Lot Project.  
 
B.
AI-50664
1.  Acceptance of resignation from Sandra Solis, Board Member of Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Board
2.  Appointment of Board Member, Matiana Gonzalez-Wright to the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Board
 
C.
AI-50519
Capital Outlay Fund (1301):
1.  Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Facility.
2.  Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $14,701.70 for the generator purchased for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Facility. 
 
17.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
 
A.
AI-50732
1. Presentation and discussion on financing of Capital Improvement Plan projects.

2. Consideration and approval of resolution authorizing publication of the County's Notice of Intent to Issue with respect to the Hidalgo County, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015A.

3. Consideration and approval of Order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Tax-Exempt Bonds Series 2015B; delegating certain authority to the County Judge pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.

4. Consideration and approval of Order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Bonds Series 2015C; delegating certain authority to the County Judge pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.

5. Consideration and approval of resolution designating the County Judge of Hidalgo County as authorized representative of Hidalgo County to give notice of intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of tax exempt obligations.
 
B.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-50733
Courthouse Security (1241):
Approval to unappropriate funds in the amount of $14,850.40.
 
18.
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).
 
A.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
AI-50632
Acceptance and approval of a refund check from Citibank [check # 4580001873-$4,000.00] as a result of reconciliation of pending invoices/statements as part of an authorized advance approved by HCCC on 02-17-15 [Regular AI#48476] so as to lift a "suspension status" imposed by Citibank on credit card accounts at that time.
 
2.
AI-50621
Recognition, acceptance and approval of donation of one turnkey solar light to be installed at the New Administration Building Parking Lot by Enviro-Lite Solutions, LLC, through USA Promlite, an awarded Buy Board contractor (#437-13) to Hidalgo County.
 
B.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-50719
Acceptance and approval of the following work authorizations as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. amid Contract #C-14-309-09-09 for the provision of "Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services" as follows:

A. Work Authorization No. 5 - Delta West Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $3,852.50 through assigned requisition #281638; and,
B. Work Authorization No. 6 - Tijerina Subdivision Improvements Project in the amount of $4,593.50 through assigned requisition #281635.
 
C.
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-50704
Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract# C-15-046-03-03 for the removal of designation of Phase I and Phase II on Exhibit D of Work Authorization No. 2 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
 
D.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-50673
Acceptance and approval of "Certificate of Substantial Completion" submitted and certified by project architect, Mata Garcia Architects, LLP, reflecting the date of July 24th, 2015 by JCon Construction, LLC awarded contractor for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 "Construction of the Linn - San Manuel Emergency Services Facility" (Contract No. C-14-067-06-03).
 
E.
IT Department
 
1.
AI-50730
Acceptance an approval of an Amendment between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Hidalgo County under the current Maintenance and Support Service Agreement to continue agreement between both parties after the discontinuation of agreement with Texas Conference of Urban Counties.
 
F.
Budget & Management
 
1.
AI-50671
Approval of an Amendment [clarification] of current lease agreement between Hidalgo County and Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLC for the rental of office space at the HC Tax Office Building in Elsa, Tx as to the effective date of lease and allocation of rental payments already received to coincide with occupancy of said space.
 
19.
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:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-50688
Cause No. CCD-0281-B; Electric Transmission Texas, LLC vs. Hidalgo County
 
D.
AI-50651
C-6615-14-H; Jose Luis Perez v. Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 J.E. Eddie Guerra and Juan J. Ramos dba El Valle Warehouse
 
E.
AI-50728
Notice of Claim - Rolando Garcia
 
F.
AI-50653
Claim of Rebekah Villarreal
 
20.
A. 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."

B. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement
 
21.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-50687
Cause No. CCD-0281-B; Electric Transmission Texas, LLC vs. Hidalgo County
 
D.
AI-50652
C-6615-14-H; Jose Luis Perez v. Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 J.E. Eddie Guerra and Juan J. Ramos dba El Valle Warehouse
 
E.
AI-50729
Notice of Claim - Rolando Garcia
 
F.
AI-50654
Claim of Rebekah Villarreal
 
22.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
23.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
24.
Adjourn