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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING August 25, 2015 9:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, 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.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-51017
DA Investigation HB65 (1223)
Approval of appropriation of funds to cover overtime pay and fringe benefit expenditures related to hours that will be worked on the "No Refusal Weekend" project by the Health Department nursing staff.
Approval of appropriation of funds to cover overtime pay and fringe benefit expenditures related to hours that will be worked on the "No Refusal Weekend" project by the Health Department nursing staff.
7.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
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Discussion and consideration and action on the following:
In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission rules, requesting approval to payout overtime hours to be worked by the Health and Human Services department Nursing staff who will participate in the collaborative "No Refusal Weekend" project, coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office during Labor Day Holiday Weekend.
In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission rules, requesting approval to payout overtime hours to be worked by the Health and Human Services department Nursing staff who will participate in the collaborative "No Refusal Weekend" project, coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office during Labor Day Holiday Weekend.
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
8.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
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Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, City of McAllen, City of Mission, City of Pharr and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley regarding the development of and funding for the University of Texas RGV School of Medicine
B.
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Discussion and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign certification of Tabulation of Utility Adjustments (SUP) for FM 681 ROW CSJ: 0862-01-046 and ROW CSJ: 0669-01-052/0862-01-046
C.
AI-51009
Approval of Resolution in support of BiNED Zone (BiNational Economic Development Zone) to create a competitive US–Mexico mega-region to attract investment in advanced (Intelligent) manufacturing in order to create jobs and promote a prosperous region
D.
AI-50984
Approval to accept settlement money orders from Yadira Montelongo in the amounts of $500.00 & 20 cents to settle an auto accident with County vehicle. (Sheriff's Office)
9.
Auditor's Office - Ray Eufracio:
A.
AI-50995
Approval to release the County's audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit, Management Letter for the year ended December 31, 2014 prior to acceptance by the Commissioners Court.
B.
AI-50992
Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office for fiscal year 2015 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
10.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-51003
Proclamation declaring September 10, 2015 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in Hidalgo County
11.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
A.
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Requesting approval of claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check to the Hidalgo County Clerk for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $24.00 (invoice #0953457).
B.
AI-51012
Requesting approval of the following four (4) claims/invoices with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $112.00-each deed recorded at $28.00 totaling $112.00:
Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 0863512
Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 0863512
C.
AI-51010
Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $28.00.
Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 1115298
Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 1115298
12.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-51016
Pct. 1-TXDOT US 83 Illumination (1315):
Approval of interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Pct. 1 TXDOT-US 83 Illumination (1315) in the amount of $13,000.00 to fund aid to government agency expenditures.
Approval of interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Pct. 1 TXDOT-US 83 Illumination (1315) in the amount of $13,000.00 to fund aid to government agency expenditures.
2.
AI-51026
Pct. 4 (1301):
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct# 4 program 158 (1200) to Emergency SRVC-Linn San Manuel (1301) in the amount of $13,317.20
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct# 4 program 158 (1200) to Emergency SRVC-Linn San Manuel (1301) in the amount of $13,317.20
13.
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.
AI-51035
County Court at Law #6:
A. Requesting approval of the exception to Travel Policy due car rental overage
B. Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Albert Garcia for airplane ticket, car rental and gasoline in the total amount of $1,926.73 incurred in connection with a trip to attend the Advance Evidence Conference in Vail, Colorado from July 19 thru July 25, 2015 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
A. Requesting approval of the exception to Travel Policy due car rental overage
B. Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Albert Garcia for airplane ticket, car rental and gasoline in the total amount of $1,926.73 incurred in connection with a trip to attend the Advance Evidence Conference in Vail, Colorado from July 19 thru July 25, 2015 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
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A. Recommendation by project engineering firm, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC, to award the Base Bid and Alternate 1 to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications] for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 -"Paving & Drainage Improvements: Spanish Palms Subdivision" Project (RFB No. 2015-256-08-12-MSS.) to 2GS, LLC, in the total amount of $259,364.00.
B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee (historically Raul Lozano unless otherwise voice by Comm.) to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee (historically Raul Lozano unless otherwise voice by Comm.) to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
14.
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.
AI-51019
Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-00256; Oscar Daniel Granados v. Deputy Douglas Brooks, et al
D.
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Claim of AT&T
15.
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
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
16.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-51020
Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-00256; Oscar Daniel Granados v. Deputy Douglas Brooks, et al
D.
AI-50983
Claim of AT&T
17.
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
18.
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
19.
Adjourn