1. Requesting approval to correct the attachment on Agenda Item 10B AI-52239 approved on November 17, 2015. 

2. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of a Dealer Agreement between Hidalgo County and Heller-Bird Motors, LTD. DBA Mercedes-Benz of San Juan, Smart Center of San Juan – P112761.  Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license stickers and license plates.  Heller-Bird agrees to comply with the requirements of the WebDealer system of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and will furnish and maintain any necessary equipment.

Indigent Defense:
Requesting approval to reimburse Isidro Sepulveda, Jr. the amount of $ 94.95 for car rental expenses exceeding allowable rate in connection with trip to Austin for Dec. 3, 2015 Texas Indigent Defense Commission Hearing, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor

 

Precinct 1 - Parks (1100)/BCAP (1200):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related - Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to reclassify one full time position effective next full pay period, 01/25/2016: 

3. Approval to revise the salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioners Court approval.
 

Precinct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 01/25/2016:
 

2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.

Precinct #4 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 01/25/16:
 

2. Approval to revise the  salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.

Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 01/25/2016:
 

3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners Court action.
 

CCL#6 /CCL#7 /CCL#8 /206th DC /332nd DC /370th DC  /389th DC  /430th DC/ CCL#2 (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective the next full pay period:

3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer(s).
4. Approval to revise salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 4 (FFY 2015) Advanced UC Payment from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) and the General Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions with a settlement date of February 2016.

B. Approval of certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.

C. Approval of appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.

WIC FY 2016 Grant (1292): 
1. Requesting approval of contract and authority for County Judge to sign the FY 2016 WIC Grant Contract#2016-048872-001 between Hidalgo County Health and Human Services WIC Program and The Department of State Health Service (DSHS) in the total amount of $12,021,647.00 for the period of
10/01/15-09/30/16. Reflecting a rate of $12.06 per participant.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Texas Department of State Health Services Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification For Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements.
3. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Certification For Fiscal Year (FY 2016).

1. Status update on the implementation of the Hidalgo County Subdivision Streetlight Program

Precinct #1

2. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Goolie Meadows Phase #1 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

3. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Goolie Meadows Phase #2 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

4. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Lucero del Norte to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

Precinct #2

5. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #1 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

6. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #2 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance with subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

7. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora Heights Phase #3 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

Precinct #3

8. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Mi Sueno to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

9. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardos #8 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

Precinct #4

10. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Pueblo De Palmas #10 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

11. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Pueblo De Palmas #11 to commence upon receipt and validation of 75% participation from subdivision lot owners in accordance to subdivision streetlight program rules and guidelines.

Economic Development (1100)/Child Advocacy Ctr (1100):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $220,833.00 to partially establish an operating budget for economic development and assistance administration as well as funding for anticipated expenditures for VIDA agreement and Child Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House.

(A) Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo and City of Donna for the provision of joint efforts for the reconstruction of Mile 10 North from FM 493 East to Victoria Road; and

(B)  Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Agreement Project: Improvements to Mile 10 North from FM 493 East to Victoria Road; whereas the County and City agree to share the costs  of materials based on territory pertaining to each authority as detailed in the agreement thus pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as stated above.

A) Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and City of Mercedes for the provision of joint efforts for the reconstruction of Mile 9 North from FM 491 East to Mile 1 East; and

B) Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Agreement Project:  Reconstruction of Mile 9 North from FM 491 East to Mile 1 East; whereas the County and City agree to share the costs based on the territory pertaining to each authority as detailed in the agreement thus pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as stated above.

Acceptance and approval of the following Work Authorizations as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. - Contract # C-15-319-09-15 for the provisions of "Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services" for:

A) Work Authorization No. 3 - Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 to Mile 12) project in the amount of $46,076.75 thru assigned requisition# 290722.

B) Work Authorization No. 4 - Mile 4 Road (Mile 10 to Mile 12) project in the amount of $46,076.75 thru assigned requisition# 290715.

A. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5  (with an estimated cost of $273,007.12) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-046-03-03, to provide the necessary Design Survey's, including digital terrain modeling, topography and cross sections needed for final design for the Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park Project.\;

B. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-046-03-03, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC. in connection with Work Authorization No. 5 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
 

Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 7 (with an estimated cost of $6,830.80) as submitted by L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-15-125-04-14, to provide Geotechnical Field, Laboratory and Engineering Analysis for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project.

Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 (with an estimated cost of $90,524.74) as submitted by project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers to provide Schematic Development, Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E), ROW Acquisition, and Environmental Services for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project through Contract No. C-15-097-03-17.
 

a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.,  for "Plena Vista Subdivision" as approved for negotiations on CC 12/01/15 and subject to HB23 and/or HB 1295 [when and/or if applicable].
 

b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $64,120.00) as submitted by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for Plena Vista Subdivision located in Pct. No. 2 - Contract #C-15-424-01-19 

a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, for "Las Milpas Road Project" as approved for negotiations on CC 11/10/15 and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable]; 

b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $16,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, for Prof. Engineering Services for the "Las Milpas Road Project" Pct. No. 2 through Contract No. C-15-402-01-19.

A. Recommendation by project engineer Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to award the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1 to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications, 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise, LLC, in the total amount of $279,192.75 for project -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Eldora Road Improvements (from I Road to Raul Longoria Road) -RFB No. 2015-367-12-02-MSS." subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable];

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:  Armando Garza, Jr. [unless otherwise voiced/announced by Commissioner Cantu] 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".

A.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;  

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional surveying services for "Penitas Landfill" in Precinct No. 3
 

C.  Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional surveying services for "Penitas Landfill" in Precinct No. 3

Requesting approval of the final negotiated agreement# C-16-260-01-19 with Hidalgo County Emergency Service Foundation d/b/a Hidalgo County E.M.S for the purposes of:  "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, (effective, 02/19/16 for a period of two (2) years) subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable].

Acceptance and approval of the following action items for project #C-CAP-15-332-12-01 titled Tijerina Estates Subdivision with a contract between Hidalgo County and 2GS, LLC as submitted through project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E.:

A. Final construction contract (CC awarded 12-01-15) in the amount of $197,079.75;

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 Armando Garza, Jr. [unless otherwise announced] to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".

a. Approval of an Amendment No. 1 to the current agreement between Hidalgo County and Central Air Heating Services, Inc. for the "Law Enforcement/Adult Detention Facilities Repair," to adjust allowance balances due to unforeseen circumstances.  C-14-047-01-20 subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable];

b. Approval of Construction Change Directive #3 (as drafted/submitted through project engineering, Chanin Engineering, LLC) in the amount of $37,584.25 [Allowance] from contracted vendor, CAHS, Inc. subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable];

c. Approval of Change Order No. 2 in connection with the "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement," to include an additional 45 Days from contracted vendor, CAHS, Inc. and as recommended by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, LLC subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable.