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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
September 29, 2015
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 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:
 

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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 Wide Adm (1100) 
 
B.
2015 - Pct. 2 CRC San Juan (1100) 
 
C.
2015 - Pct. 1 Administration (1200)
 
D.
2015 - JP Pct. 3 Pl. 1 (1100) 
 
E.
2015 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
 
F.
2015 - Pct. 4 Administration (1200) 
 
G.
2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) 
 
H.
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
 
I.
2015 - Pct. 4 Curry Road Project (1200) 
 
J.
2015 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) 
 
K.
2015 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100)
 
L.
2015 - 92nd District Court (1100) 
 
M.
2015 - CW Mech. Shop (1200)
 
N.
2015 - District Attorney (1100)
 
O.
2015 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) 
 
P.
2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
 
Q.
2015 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
 
R.
2015 - Pct.1 BCAP (1312) 
 
S.
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
 
T.
2015 - 398th District Court (1100)
 
U.
2015 - 398th District Court (1100)
 
V.
2015 - Constable Pct 2 LBSP (1284)
 
W.
2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1231)
 
X.
2015 - HIDTA (1252)
 
Y.
2015 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
 
Z.
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Elim (1293) 
 
AA.
2015 - Tax Office Scofflaw (1100)
 
BB.
2015 - Co. Wide Adm (1100)
 
CC.
2015 - Tax Office (1100)
 
DD.
2015 - I.T. Dept. / Justice Court Tech (1242)
 
EE.
2015 - Public Defender's Office (1100)
 
FF.
2015 - Veteran Services (1100)
 
GG.
2015 - I.T. Dept. (1100)
 
HH.
2015 - Pct #3 Sanitation (1100)
 
II.
2015 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
 
JJ.
2015 - Pct. 1 BCAP (1312)
 
KK.
2015 - WIC (1292)
 
LL.
2015 - Master Court #2 (1100)
 
MM.
2015 - Criminal Auxiliary Court (1100)
 
NN.
2015 - Emergency Management (1100)
 
OO.
2015 - Safety Division (1100)
 
3.
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in the total amount of $300,000.00 
 
B.
Co. Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from various programs to Co. Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $283,000.00.
 
C.
Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Child Welfare Defense to Co. Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $59,708.57.
 
D.
District Clerk (1100): 
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to District Clerk in the total amount of $22,000.00. 
 
E.
Health Adm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Health Adm (program 001) to Health Clinics (program 003) to fund the repairs to the TB Clinic.
 
F.
Pct.1 C.O.'s (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within C.O.'s Fund 1345 from program (189) to Pct 1 Mile 2E  program (XXX) in the amount of $50,000.
 
G.
Pct.1 C.O.'s (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within C.O.'s Fund 1345 from program (189) to program (041) in the amount of $44,000.
 
H.
CO2014-Pct 2 Eldora Rd (Jackson-I Rd) Prj (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project to CO2014-Pct 2 Eldora Road (Jackson-I Rd) Project in the amount of $47,978.87.
 
I.
Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Various Pct 2 Projects into Pct 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $102,900.00 to fund the purchase of equipment.
 
J.
 Elections Dept (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Elections Department in the total amount of $55,000.00.
 
K.
Constable Pct.4 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Constable Pct.4 in the total amount of $1,051.94. 
 
L.
Pct 4 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 4 Sanitation in the amount of $48,013.62 to fund the first annual payment for the Governmental Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement No. 2721296 with Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
 
M.
Various Pct 4 Programs (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to various Pct 4 Programs in the amount of $96,908.14 for anticipated operating expenses.
 
N.
County Court at Law #1 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL#1 in the total amount of $2,500.00 to fund the attendance of the judge to the 40-hour Basic Mediation Course and to cover additional costs of trials and licenses for the court interpreter.
 
O.
Pct.1 BCAP (1312):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Hoehn Drive Subdivision, program no.329 to Lorenzana Subdivision, program no.422, in the total amount of $9,861.19. 
 
P.
Pct.3 C.O.'s (1315):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO's 1315  TXDOT-FM2221-FM492 (program 071) to TXDOT-La Homa SH364 (program 045) in the amount of $1000.00
 
Q.
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from IT Countywide - Telephone to the Executive office in the amount of $300.00 for anticipated telephone expenses.
 
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 Attorney's Office
2015 August - Hot Checks Fees Monthly Report
 
B.
District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of August 2015 $505,732.43
 
6.
Urban County Program:
 
A.
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco under the HOME Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
7.
Executive Office - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
Right of Way:
Approval of North Alamo Water Supply Permit: Highland Memorial Park Cemetery
1.  Bore Mile 12 North- from the centerline of FM 88 go West 60.0 feet. Will bore Mile 12 North from South to North with a 16" PVC casing for a 8" waterline. 
 
B.
Approval of 457 Plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #089761
 
8.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
R3751.04.000.0011.00 JUSTIN L RONE, TRUSTEE 3,703.64
 
B.
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
S2755.01.000.0030.00 JRMV PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC $3,111.74
W0100.00.015.0009.09 CITY OF MISSION $5,665.16
 
9.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
I.T. Dept. (1100):
Approval to pay 2015 annual membership dues to Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers in the amount of $150.00 (Requistion # 284333) with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
B.
Health & Human Services Dept. (1293):
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2015 - 2016 year with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  
 
C.
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #284148 for 2015 membership dues to the Texas Police Association for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $30.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
D.
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #284153 for 2015 membership dues to the Sheriff's Association of Texas for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $25.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
E.
Tax Office (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to Texas Association of Assessing Officers in the amount of $90.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr., with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
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 July 2015.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
 
11.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
Transfers In-Gen fund (1281)
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Transfers In-Gen Fund (1281) in the amount of $66,119.03 for a local match required for the Victim Assistance Program/Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant acceptance, AI-51339 (CC 9/29/15).
 
B.
2015 General Fund Salary Sweep (1100)
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Co Wide Adm-Contingency account. 
 
C.
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 September 1-15, 2015 in the amount of $24,218.47 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
D.
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $741,765.02 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/29/15 to 09/11/15.

08/29-31/15 $  48,975.00
09/01-04/15 $320,787.63
09/05-11/15 $372,002.39
TOTAL $741,765.02

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
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.
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices:
 
Invoice #s Date Amount Due
471001/04A/XV MAY - JUNE 2013 $ 723.51
471001/04B/XV MAY - JUNE 2013 $ 723.52
471001/05A/XV JULY 2013 $ 1,908.00
471001/06A/XV AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2013 $ 2,756.00
471001/07A/XV OCTOBER 2013 $ 899.24
471001/08A/XV NOVEMBER 2013 $ 525.19
471001/08B/XV  NOVEMBER 2013 $ 463.42
471001/09A/XV Thru FEBRUARY 2014 $ 400.18
471001/09B/XV FEBRUARY 2014 $ 525.18

as submitted by Dannenbaum Engineering Company, contracted Architect for the, "Hidalgo County-Annex Modular Buildings-Courtroom Finishes and Courthouse Site Improvements" in connection to AIA Agreement# C-12-204A-09-25 (PO# 689982) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.Funding is available under:
 
B.
Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-300-09-01, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of  AmaTerra Environmental Inc. for Archeological  and Historical Survey Reports for Cesar Chavez Road Project.
 
C.
Acceptance and approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC (awarded JOC through Buyboard contract #464-14) in the amount of $50,617.98 for Repairs & Renovations to the Health Department Pulmonary Clinic located at 1304 S. 25th St., Edinburg, TX. (Project #15-262-MSS)
 
D.
Information Technology Department:
Requesting authority purchase maintenance/support agreement in the amount of $2,225.00 thru requisiton 284356 thru our membership/participation with DIR-SDD-1951 commencing upon approval.  
 
E.
1. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 8 in the amount of $318,838.05 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;

2. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1272 in the amount of $4,500.00 submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC, C-C-14-360-10-14, for the provision of construction management services for, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement."

3. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 13159-11 in the amount $2,995.00 submitted by Chanin Engineering LLC, contracted engineer for the, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement" C-13-133-07-09
 
F.
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325233 in the amount of $3,680.72  from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for Mile 2 N. Roadway Reconstruction.
 
G.
Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 4 in the amount of $2,470.00 from IOC Company, LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct No. 3, "Mile 2 North Roadway Project," and as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineer-C-14-153-02-17.
 
H.
Authority to exercise the six (6) month extension option as provided under current contract for "Electrical Material and Related Supplies" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with WESCO Distribution, Inc., C-15-078-03-31.
 
I.
Approval to exercise the ninety (90) day grace period extension (as permitted in contract) with Pro-Medics EMS, under the same terms and condition for: "Emergency Ambulance Services" for Hidalgo County to allow the completion of the procurement process.
 
J.
Authority to exercise the first (1st) year of the additional two (2),  one (1) year options to extend/renew (under the same rates, terms and conditions) for the "Purchase of Uniforms and/or Accessories" for ALL County Law Enforcement Agencies (on as needed basis) for Hidalgo County,with the following contracted vendors:

Contract#s
Lonestar Uniforms, Inc. -
C-13-088-10-07 ,   effective, 10/11/15
Bob Barker Seller, Inc.   -C-13-088A-10-07 , effective, 10/11/15
 
K.
Clarification [for documentation purposes only] of contract number and term [approved CC-09/15/15-Regular AI#51262 E. 2.B.] as Contract #C-15-319-09-29  TO REFLECT CORRECT CONTRACT #C-15-319-09-15 and term with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for "Construction Materials Testing and Geo-Technical Services".
 
L.
Requesting approval of payment of final Invoice #3848 in the amount $841.01 submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-03-167-06-03 (WA#1,3,4,5), for Pct. 2 McColl Road project.
 
M.
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend Contract #C-13-022-09-03 with Lewis & Ellis, Inc. for the final year option for the provision of "Actuarial Consulting Services for Part I-GASB 43 and/or 45 OPEB Valuation Analysis and Part II-Health Benefits Analysis", with same rates, terms and conditions.
 
N.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice and draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for H. C. Sheriff's Office - "Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services" RFB including the authority re-advertise if no RFB's received, rejected and project is still required.
 
O.
1. Requesting authority to advertise  and approval of draft procurement packet [as attached hereto] for: Professional Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insured Group Health for Hidalgo County Employees;

2. Determination/Selection by Commissioners' Court of an evaluation committee as referenced in procurement packet to score, grade and evaluate the responses received for the Request for Proposals [RFP].
 
P.
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice and draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for H.C. Juvenile Justice Center - "Professional Psychiatrist  Services  for Juveniles -  RFQ - 2015-102-10-14-including to re-advertise in the event that no participation [SOQs] received, rejected and project is still required.
 
Q.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for:  Hidalgo County WIC Program - RFB No. 2015-321-10-21-HGO - "Medical Supplies" including re-advertising of same in the event no bids are received, rejected and project is still required.
 
R.
Constable Pct. 1
Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH MPC2503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-3041 through Requisition #284038 based on $127.51/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $21.00/month, color impressions @ $17.10/month with a total of $165.61/month, effective upon approval.
 
S.
Approval to add and/or delete fuel cards/drivers for the following:
1. Planning Department - fuel card  
2. Constable Pct No. 2-  driver
3. HIDTA Task Force  - drivers
4. Hidalgo County Headstart - drivers 
5. Safety Division - delete fuel cards 
6. County Judges Office -  fuel cards and drivers 
7. Fire Marshal Office - fuel card