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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING April 5, 2016 9:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL 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.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-54031
Resolution in honor of County Court at Law #2 bailiff and interpreter Hector Diaz upon his retirement after 26 years of service.
B.
AI-53879
Proclamation Declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Hidalgo County
C.
AI-53954
Proclamation in honor of Head Start's "Week of the Young Child" Celebration
D.
AI-54022
Order approving Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement (as to McAllen TIRZ Number One)
E.
AI-54025
Authorization to submit letter to TxDot regarding the closure of Closner Blvd. within the Courthouse Square.
6.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-53932
DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281):
Approval of Resolution for the Border Prosecution Unit Grant to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents
Approval of Resolution for the Border Prosecution Unit Grant to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents
7.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-53969
Authorization and approval to submit a State Administrative Agency Extension Request Form in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2014 and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required document.
B.
AI-53956
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2016 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $40,364.38 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2016 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $40,364.38.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2016 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $40,364.38.
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-53982
Precinct 1- Sanitation (1100) /Parks (1100) /CRC (1100) /Administration (1100) / Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change titles to various positions as listed in Attachment A, effective next full pay period.
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to change titles to various positions as listed in Attachment A, effective next full pay period.
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
B.
AI-53997
PCT 3 Road Maintenance (1200)/PCT 3 BCAP (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period:
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period:
| Action | Dept/ Program |
Slot# | Position Title | Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 123-005 123-019 |
0005 0001 |
Assistant Field Operations Director | $57,925.00 $6,453.00 |
$0.00 $0.00 |
| Create | 123-005 | 0102 | Equipment Operator II | $0.00 | $32,000.00 |
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.
C.
AI-53931
Tax Office - Scofflaw Program (1100)/Tax Office (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period:
3. Approval of transfer.
4. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period:
| Action | Slot# | Dept/Program | Position Title | Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance |
Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance |
| Salary Adjustment (Decrease) | 0003 |
140-004 |
Scofflaw Compliance Specialist |
$40,000.00 | $38,500.00 |
| Add Auto Allowance | $0.00 | $1,500.00 | |||
| Salary/ Add Auto Allowance |
0139 | 140-001 | Deputy Clerk III | $36,453.00 $0.00 |
$36,453.00 $1,500.00 |
4. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
9.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-54001
Requesting approval of the Agreement between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (College of Health Affairs) and Hidalgo County. The purpose of the Agreement is to improve Primary Health Care access to families of the Rio Grande Valley.
B.
AI-53989
Discussion and action on updating Commissioner's Court regarding potential arboviral (mosquito) response in the event of an outbreak due to increased mosquito activity.
C.
AI-53949
1. Requesting consideration and approval to terminate the Memorandum of Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio pursuant to section V., Termination clause in the Agreement.
2. Requesting consideration and approval granting authority to Eduardo Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer, to sign and send termination notice.
2. Requesting consideration and approval granting authority to Eduardo Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer, to sign and send termination notice.
D.
AI-53953
Requesting approval to accept the CPS/HAZARDS grant contract amendment #2016-001134-01 in the amount of $574,166.00. The purpose of the amendment is to amend certain contractual language as set forth in the contract.
E.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-54020
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 5 UC Payments in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions on 4/1/16 from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of 4/8/16.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions on 4/1/16.
C. Approval of 2016 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions on 4/1/16.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions on 4/1/16.
C. Approval of 2016 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions on 4/1/16.
2.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
F.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
10.
Fire Marshal's Office:
A.
AI-53840
Requesting approval of Amendment to the following 2016 Rural Emergency Services Interlocal Agreement(s) with:
1.) City of Alamo
2.) City of Alton
3.) City of Elsa
4.) City of La Joya
5.) City of Linn-San Manuel
6.) City of McAllen
7.) City of Monte Alto
8.) City of Weslaco
1.) City of Alamo
2.) City of Alton
3.) City of Elsa
4.) City of La Joya
5.) City of Linn-San Manuel
6.) City of McAllen
7.) City of Monte Alto
8.) City of Weslaco
11.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-54034
Discussion, consideration and grant possible authorization to accept recommendation from the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Advisory Board to adopt the following changes to the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) service delivery plan:
1. Adopt a 2:3 payment service delivery model
2. Accept only Household Crisis Component (HCC) Applications on Friday's beginning April 8, 2016
3. Cease pre-screening CEAP applications for groups requesting this service effective immediately
4. Limiting the number of CEAP - Utility Assistance Component- in-house applications to twenty per day.
1. Adopt a 2:3 payment service delivery model
2. Accept only Household Crisis Component (HCC) Applications on Friday's beginning April 8, 2016
3. Cease pre-screening CEAP applications for groups requesting this service effective immediately
4. Limiting the number of CEAP - Utility Assistance Component- in-house applications to twenty per day.
B.
AI-53882
Requesting approval of the PY 2015 Community Services Block Grant Program Contract amendment (Contract # 61160002386) with authority to designate Jaime Longoria, Executive Director of Community Service Agency to electronically sign the contract.
12.
Urban County:
A.
AI-53996
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of Precinct No. 2 is requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment (small brush truck) for the City of Hidalgo Fire Department. Purchase will be made from Neel Fire Protection Apparatus, Inc. (contract # 491-15) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with Buyboard. The total amount of purchase including delivery is $90,761.00 (quote attached) utilizing UCP FY's 26 & 27 (2013 & 2014) Fire Station/Equipment line items and City of Hidalgo funds.
B.
AI-53971
The Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to a Construction Manager Services Agreement with LeFevre Engineering and Management Consulting, LLC utilizing the General Land office (GLO) funds Contract No. 12-406-000-6453/DRS210068. The Amendment will extend the contract for an additional 12 months and increase the contract amount by $179,680.00 and will include additional scope of services for the Delta Area Connector/East Lateral Project for Phase I, II & III.
C.
AI-53970
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Mercedes is requesting authority to purchase picnic tables for Saladino and Goza Parks. Purchase will be made from Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (contract # 423-13) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with Buyboard. The total amount of purchase including shipping is $2,880.00, utilizing FY 28 (2015) City of Mercedes Parks, Recreational Facility and City of Mercedes funds.
D.
AI-53968
Urban County Program on behalf of the City of La Villa is requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the professional engineering services contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company – McAllen LLC. The amendment will increase the professional service contract amount from $57,500.00 to $62,458.66 for a total increase of $4,958.66, utilizing FY 26 (2013) La Villa - Water/Sewer Improvements funds.
E.
AI-53967
Approval of Resolution for designation and authorizing bonded signatories for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) office of Colonia Initiative (OCI) for the 2016 Self-Help Center (SHC) Program Funds.
F.
AI-53964
Approval of resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) to submit a proposal for a Self-Help Center (SHC) Application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Office of Colonia initiative (OCI) in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Authorized Signatory in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the Texas Community Developments Block Grant Program, TDHCA – OCI 2016 SHC Program Fund Application.
G.
AI-53957
Urban County Program on behalf of City of La Joya is requesting authority to purchase portable radios, radio programming, control devices and an antenna through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with Houston-Galveston –Area Council approved vendor The Cambridge Group, (HGAC Contract # RA05-15) in the amount of $19,515.12 (quote attached hereto). There are no shipping fees. City of La Joya UCP Year 28 (2015) Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized.
13.
Elections Administration:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
14.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-53745
Discussion/Approval to Advertise Including Approval of Specifications (as attached hereto) for Sealed Bids for Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Services
B.
AI-53746
Discussion/Approval to Award Land Space (as attached hereto) for Sealed Bids on Lease of Land Space for the Following Area: a. Land Space – Mission RFQ#:2016-001-02-26
C.
AI-53747
Discussion/Approval of Revised Priority Rankings for Enrollment for Program Year 2016-2017
D.
AI-53748
Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Self-Assessment Report
E.
AI-53749
Presentation of the Blue Ribbon Centers
F.
AI-53750
Discussion/Approval of Plan for Monte Alto H/S Center
G.
AI-53751
Discussion/Approval of Plan for Disposition of Granjeno Building
H.
AI-53752
Discussion/Approval of Plan for Mission I H/S Center
I.
AI-53753
Week of the Young Child Festivities Theme: Our Hero Stories Books Come Alive Dates: Monday, April 11, 2016 - Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 9:45 am - 1:30 p.m. Place: Jose "Pepe" Salinas Memorial Civic Center 1011 West Kelly Pharr, Texas
J.
AI-53744
Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualifications, Requirements and Scope of Services for the Following: a. Medical & Dental Providers b. Mental Health Providers c. Sign Language Interpreting Providers
15.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-53890
1. 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
2. Final Approval
a. Alejandra Gonzalez Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Alejandra Gonzalez) (Baseline Road & Mile 12 North Road).
2. Final Approval
a. Alejandra Gonzalez Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Alejandra Gonzalez) (Baseline Road & Mile 12 North Road).
16.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-54021
Pct 2 Various R&B Accounts (1200):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds from the R&B unreserved fund balance for Various Pct 2 R&B Accounts in the amount of $2,400,000.00 to fund project & operating expenditures.
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds from the R&B unreserved fund balance for Various Pct 2 R&B Accounts in the amount of $2,400,000.00 to fund project & operating expenditures.
17.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
A.
AI-53881
Proclamation in Honor of the Robert Vela Basketball Team
18.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-53910
TXDOT Precinct No. 4:
Discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) - Amendment #1 between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for 10th Street Extension from SH 107 to FM 1925 (CSJ: 0921-02-300) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) - Amendment #1 between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for 10th Street Extension from SH 107 to FM 1925 (CSJ: 0921-02-300) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-54029
Justice Court Tech (1242):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $332,001.56 to fund the purchase of equipment.
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $332,001.56 to fund the purchase of equipment.
2.
AI-53979
New Courthouse (1100):
a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $4,000,000.00 in the year 2016 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse.
b. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,000,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures.
a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $4,000,000.00 in the year 2016 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse.
b. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,000,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures.
C.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-53976
Elections Department (1100):
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Election Warehouse Project (1301) to the Elections Department (1100) in the amount of $11,569.39 to fund the construction of the warehouse canopy.
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Election Warehouse Project (1301) to the Elections Department (1100) in the amount of $11,569.39 to fund the construction of the warehouse canopy.
19.
Purchasing Department:
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.
AI-53876
Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County (all elected offices, departments, programs and/or agencies through all funding sources) and Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) with the purpose of participating in the cooperative purchasing services of the Purchasing Solutions Alliance (PSA) as an additional procurement resource including authority for County Judge to execute document.
B.
Hidalgo County
1.
AI-53981
Recommendation and action for HCCC to exercise the thirty (30) day written notice of termination [pursuant to page 4 of 8, #14] of Contract #C-16-012-01-26 with AllWorld Language Consultants, Inc. for awarded "Sign Language Interpreting Services for Hearing Impaired (Non-Courtroom and Courtroom) - Hidalgo County - (AS NEEDED BASIS) as Vendor has not [to date] provided requested services as detailed in specifications.
2.
AI-53889
Acceptance of a rebate check from Office Depot (TCPN 2015 rebate ) in the amount of $221.47.
3.
AI-54019
Authority to publish advertising to solicit for the establishment of a "Pre-qualified Pool" of providers using the previously approved procurement packets with the selection and engagement protocols established by Hidalgo County on an "as needed basis" for: Review Appraisers, as no responses were received.
C.
Executive Officer
1.
AI-53944
Presentation of a claim by vendor E R Paint Shop for the reimbursement of sales taxes paid on parts purchased for the repair of a vehicle from the Safety Division under Executive Office in the amount of $387.79.
D.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-53978
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services.
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services for Pct No.1 Street & Drainage Improvements Projects for:
1). Mile 14 1/2 N. (Mile 6 W - Mile 4 W)
2). Mile 11 North from 1015 to Mile 1 West
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services for Pct No.1 Street & Drainage Improvements Projects for:
1). Mile 14 1/2 N. (Mile 6 W - Mile 4 W)
2). Mile 11 North from 1015 to Mile 1 West
| Evaluator | Aranda & Associates | Quintanilla Headley & Associates | Rio Delta Engineering |
| Score | 93 | 89 | 86 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional contract with the No. 1 ranked firm _____________________for professional engineering services for Pct No. 1 Street & Drainage Improvement Project for:
1) Mile 14 1/2 N. (Mile 6 W - Mile 4 W)
2) Mile 11 North from 1015 to Mile 1 West
2.
AI-53998
Approval of
Work Authorization No. 1 in connection to
Contract #C-15-320-10-13 with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, Inc. in the amount of
$218,505.00 for the provision of professional engineering services for the
"Goolie Road Street & Drainage Improvements" project as identified in the work authorization document.
3.
AI-53977
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional engineering services.
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services for Pct No.1 Nittler Road (Hwy 88- FM 493)and Mile 9 North (FM 491- Mile 3 East).
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional contract with the No. 1 ranked firm _____________________for professional engineering services for Pct No. 1
Nittler Road from (Hwy 88- FM 493)and Mile 9 North (FM 491- Mile 3 East).
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services for Pct No.1 Nittler Road (Hwy 88- FM 493)and Mile 9 North (FM 491- Mile 3 East).
| Engineering | TEDSI Infrastructure Group | R.E. Garcia & Associates | Rio Delta Engineering |
| Score | 100 | 89 | 87 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional contract with the No. 1 ranked firm _____________________for professional engineering services for Pct No. 1
Nittler Road from (Hwy 88- FM 493)and Mile 9 North (FM 491- Mile 3 East).
E.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-54026
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" in connection with geo-technical and construction material testing services required for Precinct No. 2 Projects (on an as needed basis).
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" in connection with geo-technical and construction material testing services required for Precinct No. 2 Projects (on an as needed basis).
| L&G CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. | MILLENNIUM ENGINEERS GROUP | TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. | |
| EVALUATOR NO.1 | 98 | 96 | 94 |
| RANKING |
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement with No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________for geo-technical and construction material testing services (on call as needed basis) Pct. 2
2.
AI-53760
a. Approval of a clarification to L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., Contract No. C-16-131-03-07 and Work Authorization No. 1, to correct the project name from Pct 2 Boys & Girls Club Facility Project to Pct 2 Community Resource Center Youth Facility Project;
b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Article 14), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of MAS Engineering, LLC in connection with Work Authorization No. 1 for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project.
b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Article 14), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of MAS Engineering, LLC in connection with Work Authorization No. 1 for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project.
3.
AI-54028
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 purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services for for Pct. 2 "ON CALL".
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for Pct. 2 "ON CALL".
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services for for Pct. 2 "ON CALL".
| HINOJOSA ENGINEERING, INC. | JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING | L&G CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. | |
| EVALUATOR NO. 1 | 97 | 95 | 98 |
| RANKING |
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for Pct. 2 "ON CALL".
F.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-53782
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(6) any land;
B. Requesting approval of a Lease Agreement with
LPJ Family Limited Partnership for the purposes of
"Citizens Collection Station in the San Manuel Area" for
Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, subject to compliance with
HB23 and/or
HB1295 [when and/or if applicable] and legal's review and approval.
2.
AI-53986
A. Recommendation by project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC, to award the Base Bid to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications, Gomez Paving, LLC, dba South Texas Paving of Mission, TX, in the total amount of $150,900.00 for project -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Construction of Parking Lot at San Carlos CRC and Sunflower Park -RFB No. 2016-115-03-30-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: Jesus "Jesse" Ozuna, 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: Jesus "Jesse" Ozuna, 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".
3.
AI-53939
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed by, Mr. Raul Sesin, P. E., HCDD#1, for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Mile 17 1/2 Road Paving and Drainage Improvements"-RFB No. 2016-120-04-27-MSS.
G.
IT Department:
1.
AI-54018
Acceptance and approval of an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Implementation Plan Phase 1 and Phase 2 between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Hidalgo County to reallocate implementation hours.
H.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-53943
A. Requesting exemptions from competitive procurement requirements under Tx Local Government Code, Chapter/Section, 262.024 (a)(2)&(4), to protect the health and safety of the residents of the county and a professional service;
B. Acceptance and approval of a short term 120 day contract with Dr. Eduardo Candanosa, MD for the provision of Physician Services (TB Clients) for the Hidalgo County's Department of Health and Human Services and subject to compliance with HC insurance requirements and HB1295 &/or HB23 when and if applicable prior to the commencement of services.
B. Acceptance and approval of a short term 120 day contract with Dr. Eduardo Candanosa, MD for the provision of Physician Services (TB Clients) for the Hidalgo County's Department of Health and Human Services and subject to compliance with HC insurance requirements and HB1295 &/or HB23 when and if applicable prior to the commencement of services.
I.
District Clerk
1.
AI-53697
a. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(7)(a) proprietary software in connection with On-line Research Services for Hidalgo County;
b. Requesting approval of agreement(s) if applicable for "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis including but not limited to the District Clerk's Office.
b. Requesting approval of agreement(s) if applicable for "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis including but not limited to the District Clerk's Office.
J.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-53874
Requesting authority to purchase virtualization hardware and software equipment for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $137,574.45 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Systems through contract DIR-SDD-1951 thru requisition 294664. Purchase Order will be subject to 1295 and price verification compliance.
20.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-54005
Selection of WIC Director
B.
AI-54015
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Open Forum agenda item placement order and related policies and procedures as applicable.
C.
AI-53951
Recognition by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court of property with improvements [located in Pct. #3] through Final Judgment and Warranty Deed as a County-owned asset [with detailed judgment, deed, legal description and assessed value by Hidalgo County Appraisal District] through noted supporting documentation.
D.
AI-53873
Facilities Management:
Acceptance of rebate check from Home Depot in the amount of $919.59 for the period of 1-1-15 thru 12-31-15
Acceptance of rebate check from Home Depot in the amount of $919.59 for the period of 1-1-15 thru 12-31-15
E.
AI-54041
Facilities Management:
Requesting authority for County Judge to sign the Request for Inspection Form from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Compliance Division - Architectural Barriers (ADA) for the following buildings:
1. Hidalgo County Courthouse Annex Expansion (modulars)
2. Hidalgo County Courthouse Annex Additions (modulars)
3. Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Constable Office
Requesting authority for County Judge to sign the Request for Inspection Form from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Compliance Division - Architectural Barriers (ADA) for the following buildings:
1. Hidalgo County Courthouse Annex Expansion (modulars)
2. Hidalgo County Courthouse Annex Additions (modulars)
3. Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Constable Office
F.
AI-53994
Facilities Management:
Approval of credit application and agreement with SiteOne Landscape Supply in order to purchase plumbing supplies for County Buildings and authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign documents
Approval of credit application and agreement with SiteOne Landscape Supply in order to purchase plumbing supplies for County Buildings and authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign documents
G.
AI-53984
Request to use the courthouse open forum grounds for the National Day of Prayer Event to be held on May 5, 2016 from 8:00am - 8:00 pm.
H.
AI-54039
Requesting permission by Paragon Promotionz to host their 4th Annual Car Show Fundraiser Event at the courthouse square parking lot on April 17, 2016 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. Proceeds for this event will be donated to RGV Families & Friends of Murdered Children, Inc. to help crime victims
I.
AI-53960
Approval to process the following invoice as a claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Morrison Healthcare Invoice, Date 02-29-2016, Invoice No. S1965400513 in the amount of $210.93
Morrison Healthcare Invoice, Date 02-29-2016, Invoice No. S1965400513 in the amount of $210.93
21.
Open Forum
22.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-53958
Deliberation of the appointment, employment and duties of the WIC Director
D.
AI-53972
Claim of David Villanueva
E.
AI-53974
Claim of Cesar Mansanarez
F.
AI-53927
Hidalgo County v. Joyce Wiesehan
G.
AI-53929
Claim of Anabel Martinez & Juliana Martinez
H.
AI-53916
Claim of Manuel Saenz, Jr.
I.
AI-53991
Cause No. J-192-14-K In the Matter of J.M.B. A Child
J.
AI-53913
Potential Litigation - Edinburg Municipal Airport & City of Edinburg Property and further described as:
Tract 1: Being the north twenty (20) acres of Lot 16, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County,Texas: (20.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 2: Being the east 26.61 acres of the west 46.61 acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, HidalgoCounty, Texas: (26.61 Acres Gross)
Tract 3: Being the south ten (10) acres of the west twenty (20) acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg,Hidalgo County, Texas: (10.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 4: Being the east ten (10) acres of Lot 10-, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (10.0Acres Gross)
Tract 5: Being the north 23.39 acres of lot 15, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. (23.39 Acres Gross)
Tract 7: Being the west fifteen (15) acres of the south half ( ½ ) of Lot 16, Section 277,Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, and addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (15.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 1: Being the north twenty (20) acres of Lot 16, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County,Texas: (20.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 2: Being the east 26.61 acres of the west 46.61 acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, HidalgoCounty, Texas: (26.61 Acres Gross)
Tract 3: Being the south ten (10) acres of the west twenty (20) acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg,Hidalgo County, Texas: (10.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 4: Being the east ten (10) acres of Lot 10-, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (10.0Acres Gross)
Tract 5: Being the north 23.39 acres of lot 15, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. (23.39 Acres Gross)
Tract 7: Being the west fifteen (15) acres of the south half ( ½ ) of Lot 16, Section 277,Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, and addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (15.0 Acres Gross)
23.
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 (subject to compliance with HB1295)
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 (subject to compliance with HB1295)
24.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-53959
Deliberation of the appointment, employment and duties of the WIC Director
D.
AI-53973
Claim of David Villanueva
E.
AI-53975
Claim of Cesar Mansanarez
F.
AI-53928
Hidalgo County v. Joyce Wiesehan
G.
AI-53930
Claim of Anabel Martinez & Juliana Martinez
H.
AI-53917
Claim of Manuel Saenz, Jr.
I.
AI-53992
Cause No. J-192-14-K In the Matter of J.M.B. A Child
J.
AI-53914
Potential Litigation - Edinburg Municipal Airport & City of Edinburg Property and further described as:
Tract 1: Being the north twenty (20) acres of Lot 16, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County,Texas: (20.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 2: Being the east 26.61 acres of the west 46.61 acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, HidalgoCounty, Texas: (26.61 Acres Gross)
Tract 3: Being the south ten (10) acres of the west twenty (20) acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg,Hidalgo County, Texas: (10.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 4: Being the east ten (10) acres of Lot 10-, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (10.0Acres Gross)
Tract 5: Being the north 23.39 acres of lot 15, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. (23.39 Acres Gross)
Tract 7: Being the west fifteen (15) acres of the south half ( ½ ) of Lot 16, Section 277,Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, and addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (15.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 1: Being the north twenty (20) acres of Lot 16, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County,Texas: (20.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 2: Being the east 26.61 acres of the west 46.61 acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, HidalgoCounty, Texas: (26.61 Acres Gross)
Tract 3: Being the south ten (10) acres of the west twenty (20) acres of Lot 10, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg,Hidalgo County, Texas: (10.0 Acres Gross)
Tract 4: Being the east ten (10) acres of Lot 10-, Section 277, Texas Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (10.0Acres Gross)
Tract 5: Being the north 23.39 acres of lot 15, Section 277, Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, an addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. (23.39 Acres Gross)
Tract 7: Being the west fifteen (15) acres of the south half ( ½ ) of Lot 16, Section 277,Texas-Mexican Railway Company's Survey, and addition to the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas (15.0 Acres Gross)
25.
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
26.
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
27.
Adjourn