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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING January 24, 2017 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.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-58187
Discussion and possible action of the Hidalgo County Enterprise Project.
B.
AI-58179
Discussion on the proposed Hidalgo County Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).
C.
AI-58177
Discussion and approval of a Resolution in opposition of House Bill 474; the creation of a new appellate court, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals.
6.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
AI-58038
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF 2017 ELECTED OFFICIAL BONDS;
Sergio J. Valdez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 7
Martin N. Cantu - Constable, Precinct No. 2
Gilberto Saenz - Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1, Place 1
Bobby Contreras - Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, Place 1
Sergio J. Valdez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 7
Martin N. Cantu - Constable, Precinct No. 2
Gilberto Saenz - Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1, Place 1
Bobby Contreras - Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, Place 1
7.
Constables:
A.
AI-57991
Constable Precinct No.1:
1. Authorization and Approval to apply for the K9s4COPS Grant.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application.
1. Authorization and Approval to apply for the K9s4COPS Grant.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application.
B.
AI-57986
Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of the following personnel action:
6. Approval of appropriation of funds.
7. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of the following personnel action:
| Action | Dept. / Program/ FY |
Slot # | Proposed Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 292-013-7 | 0001 | Deputy Constable Step I | $44,577.00 |
6. Approval of appropriation of funds.
7. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action.
C.
AI-58002
Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH (1285):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of the following personnel action:
6. Approval of appropriation of funds.
7. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of the following personnel action:
| Action | Slot # | Dept./ Program/FY |
Proposed Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 0001 | 294-013-7 | Deputy Constable Step I | $44,577.00 |
7. Approval to revise the salary schedule.
8.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-58092
Sheriff's Office – K9s4COPS (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the K9s4COPS grant.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the K9s4COPS grant.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents for the application.
9.
Executive Office:
A.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
B.
AI-58175
1. Discussion, consideration and action on Order approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Donna
2. Discussion, consideration and action on Order approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Donna
2. Discussion, consideration and action on Order approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Donna
C.
AI-58108
Requesting permission by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use the county square for the 49th Annual Fiesta Edinburg Celebration on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
D.
AI-58122
United Blood Services has requested approval to host blood drives on Thursday, February 23 and Thursday, June 22 at the County Courthouse, 100 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg and Thursday, July 6 and Thursday, November 9 at the Administration Building, 2802 S. Bus. 281 in Edinburg. The Blood Mobile will be on site from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the dates approved for the blood drive. 2017 Blood Drive Schedule.
E.
AI-58048
Title VI/Nondiscrimination:
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to adopt the Hidalgo County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Statement.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to adopt the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Title VI Assurances to establish full and affirmative compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination authorities.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to adopt the Hidalgo County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Statement.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to adopt the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Title VI Assurances to establish full and affirmative compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination authorities.
F.
AI-58051
Authorization for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) on behalf of the County in connection with land donation from ML Rhodes, Ltd. (for a Park in Donna, Texas)
G.
AI-58064
Requesting approval of claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice# | Invoice Date | Amount | Service Location |
| Superior Alarms | 583721 | 12/29/16 | $155.00 | Adm. Bldg.,100 E. Cano, Edbg. |
H.
AI-58173
Public Defense:
Requesting approval of payment of two (2) attorney vouchers totaling $2,457.50 (not submitted within 3 months of disposition as per Local Rules of Administration adopted under TLGC 74.093) from attorney Sidney Meadows in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (as attached)
Requesting approval of payment of two (2) attorney vouchers totaling $2,457.50 (not submitted within 3 months of disposition as per Local Rules of Administration adopted under TLGC 74.093) from attorney Sidney Meadows in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (as attached)
10.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-58192
Approval to pay employee #217484 for 5 hours worked on 01/03/17 in order to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor requirements. Temporary position expired on 12/31/16.
B.
AI-58068
Border Colonia Access Program/ R&B County Wide Administration (1200):
1. Approval to reduce supplemental pay allowance from $3,500.00 to $1,104.00 to slot no. 125-028-0-A006.
2. Approval to transfer slot no. 125-028-0-A006 supplemental pay allowance from Clerk IV position, slot no. 121-004-0-0009 to Program Manager position, slot no. 125-030-0-0001.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
1. Approval to reduce supplemental pay allowance from $3,500.00 to $1,104.00 to slot no. 125-028-0-A006.
2. Approval to transfer slot no. 125-028-0-A006 supplemental pay allowance from Clerk IV position, slot no. 121-004-0-0009 to Program Manager position, slot no. 125-030-0-0001.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
C.
AI-58076
Constable Pct. #4 (1100):
Approval of clarification to Agenda Item 57327, Item No.4; to correct the effective date to delete one (1) regular full-time Deputy Constable position, Slot No. 011, from 12/13/2016 to 12/26/2016.
Approval of clarification to Agenda Item 57327, Item No.4; to correct the effective date to delete one (1) regular full-time Deputy Constable position, Slot No. 011, from 12/13/2016 to 12/26/2016.
D.
AI-58079
1.DA Criminal (1100) / DA Investigation HB65 (1223) / DA-Pretrial Intervention (1225):
A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 :
C. Approval of interdepartmental transfer and appropriation of funds.
D. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
2. Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100):
A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to reassign supplemental pay as follows, effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 :
B. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action.
A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 :
| Action | Slot# | Dept/ Program |
Current/Proposed Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary/Allowance |
Proposed Budgeted Salary/Allowance |
| Salary Adjustment (Increase) |
0020 | 080-015 | Assistant District Attorney IV | $9,534.00 | $14,524.00 |
| Salary Adjustment (Decrease) |
0025 | 080-015 | Assistant District Attorney III | $11,840.00 | $6,850.00 |
| Create / (Add Auto Allowance) |
0182 | 080-007 | Assistant District Attorney II | $0.00 | $59,843.00 |
| $0.00 | $900.00 | ||||
| Change funding source / (Auto Allowance) |
0034 | 080-002 | Criminal Investigator III |
$0.00 | $3,600.00 |
| A165 | 080-007 | $3,600.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Change funding source / (Auto Allowance) |
0099 | 080-002 | Criminal Investigator II |
$0.00 | $3,600.00 |
| A166 | 080-007 | $3,600.00 | $0.00 |
C. Approval of interdepartmental transfer and appropriation of funds.
D. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
2. Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Criminal DA (1100):
A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to reassign supplemental pay as follows, effective next full pay period, 2/06/2017 :
| Employee# | Dept./ Program |
Slot# | Position Title |
Current Allowance Amount |
Proposed Allowance Amount |
| 210170 | 080-002 | 0010 | Assistant District Attorney III | $11,720.00 | $0.00 |
| 212334 | 080-002 | 0047 | Assistant District Attorney II | $0.00 | $11,720.00 |
B. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action.
E.
AI-58195
District Attorney's Office Chapter 59/ HB65 (1223):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) regular full-time Administrative Assistant II position, slot no.183, at $31,979.00.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with commissioners court approval.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to create one (1) regular full-time Administrative Assistant II position, slot no.183, at $31,979.00.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with commissioners court approval.
F.
AI-58081
1.Sheriff's Office (1100):
A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
B. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 02/06/2017:
A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
B. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 02/06/2017:
| Action | Slot# | Dept/ Program |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Allowance |
Proposed Budgeted Allowance |
| Remove / Clothing Allowance |
0219 | 280-001 | Senior Deputy Sheriff Step II | $500.00 | $0.00 |
C. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
2. Jail Commissary (2102):
A. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period, 02/06/2017:
| Action | Slot# | Dept./ Program |
Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| Delete | 0005 | 280-015 | Clerk III | $26,958.00 |
B. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
G.
AI-58123
CCL#8 (1100):
Approval of clarification to agenda item# 57725, item no. 3 to correct the effective date to assign employee #212300 to Slot #0008 from 01/01/2017 to 12/13/2016.
Approval of clarification to agenda item# 57725, item no. 3 to correct the effective date to assign employee #212300 to Slot #0008 from 01/01/2017 to 12/13/2016.
11.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-58073
Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the Infectious Disease Control program in the amount of $290,780.00 with authority for County Judge to sign documents. The contract period will run from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2019.
B.
AI-57925
Requesting approval to pay for out of county travel and other out of pocket expenses for Kevin Nolting, dba Nolting Consulting LLC. as per the Consulting Services Contract. (Travel for RHP 5 Learning Collaborative, February 15, 2017.) Total expenditures are estimated at $500.00.
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.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-58136
Requesting approval of the FY 2017 Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) Contract #61170002636 with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and authority for Jaime Longoria, Director to electronically sign documents
13.
Urban County:
A.
AI-58185
Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise in the amount of $184,171.00 (base bid). UCP Fiscal Years 26 & 27 (2013 - 2014) City of Edcouch Street Improvement funds will be utilized.
B.
AI-58184
Requesting approval of a program amendment for the City of Alamo FY's 24, 25, 26, 27 & 29 (2011-2014 & 2016) work plans. Fiscal years 2011-2014: will delete the current scope of work and add the replacement of approximately 6,000 linear feet of waterlines to Highview S/D. Fiscal year 2016: will add the installation of approximately 4,600 LF of 8" pvc waterlines to Regency Acres S/D.
14.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-58034
Discussion/Appointment/Approval of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter, XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) by Commissioner David Fuentes, Precinct 1
B.
AI-58035
Discussion, Approval of Self-Assessment Schedule
15.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-58120
1. Preliminary Approval
a. ECISD Hargill Elementary Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rene Gutierrez, E.C.I.S.D. Superintendent) (Wilson Avenue & 4th Street)
No. of Lots: 1 Institutional
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, onsite storm drainage and detention pond.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Paved: Yes, Wilson Avenue.
b. Loma Prieta Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Andres L. Kalifa) (Mile 6 ½ North Road & N. 29thStreet)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, by regrading Mile 6 ½ North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of McAllen
Water: Yes, provided by City of McAllen
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of McAllen
Paved: No, Developer will submit an escrow to the City of McAllen for Mile 6 ½ North Road.
c. Eduardo's No. 16 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Ingrid Izaguirre) (Trosper Road & Mile 3 North Road [F.M. 1924])
No. of Lots: 18 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Mission
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission
Paved: Yes, Trosper Road.2 internal streets to be paved.
d. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 20 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Cameron Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 100 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road. Cameron Road and 5 internal streets to be paved.
e. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 21 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 45 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Davis Road and Kenyon Road. 2 internal streets to be paved.
f. Del Rey Estates Unit 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett [Bennett-Flores Investments,LLC.])
(Canton Road & Alamo Road [F.M. 907])
No. of Lots: 154 Single Family and 25 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & construction of Drainage Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road and Alamo Road [F.M. 907]. 6 internal streets to be paved.
2. Final Approval
a. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 19 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 85 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road, Cameron Road, Davis Road and 6 internal streets.
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Huisache Acres No. 13 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rick D. Harbison [RHTJ Management, LTD.]) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 27 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and 2 internal streets.Trenton Road to be paved by Developer. $37,409.27 to be held in escrow and reimbursement upon completion of Trenton Road construction.
a. ECISD Hargill Elementary Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rene Gutierrez, E.C.I.S.D. Superintendent) (Wilson Avenue & 4th Street)
No. of Lots: 1 Institutional
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, onsite storm drainage and detention pond.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Paved: Yes, Wilson Avenue.
b. Loma Prieta Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Andres L. Kalifa) (Mile 6 ½ North Road & N. 29thStreet)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, by regrading Mile 6 ½ North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of McAllen
Water: Yes, provided by City of McAllen
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of McAllen
Paved: No, Developer will submit an escrow to the City of McAllen for Mile 6 ½ North Road.
c. Eduardo's No. 16 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Ingrid Izaguirre) (Trosper Road & Mile 3 North Road [F.M. 1924])
No. of Lots: 18 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Mission
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission
Paved: Yes, Trosper Road.2 internal streets to be paved.
d. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 20 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Cameron Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 100 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road. Cameron Road and 5 internal streets to be paved.
e. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 21 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 45 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Davis Road and Kenyon Road. 2 internal streets to be paved.
f. Del Rey Estates Unit 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett [Bennett-Flores Investments,LLC.])
(Canton Road & Alamo Road [F.M. 907])
No. of Lots: 154 Single Family and 25 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & construction of Drainage Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road and Alamo Road [F.M. 907]. 6 internal streets to be paved.
2. Final Approval
a. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 19 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby [JGF Enterprises, L.P.]) (Davis Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 85 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Kenyon Road, Cameron Road, Davis Road and 6 internal streets.
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Huisache Acres No. 13 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rick D. Harbison [RHTJ Management, LTD.]) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 27 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and 2 internal streets.Trenton Road to be paved by Developer. $37,409.27 to be held in escrow and reimbursement upon completion of Trenton Road construction.
16.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-58119
Resolution in honor of Edcouch-Elsa High School Basketball Coach Robert Capello, who reached a milestone on January 6, when he became only the fourth high school coach in Texas to reach 1,000 career wins.
17.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
AI-57860
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) among the City of Mission, City of McAllen, and Hidalgo County concerning certain Phase III improvements to Taylor Rd. from US83 Expressway North to Mile 2 North.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement project with certain Phase III road improvements to Taylor Road (from US83 Expressway North to Mile 2 N.)
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement project with certain Phase III road improvements to Taylor Road (from US83 Expressway North to Mile 2 N.)
18.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-58171
Approval of 2017 Nuisance Abatement Code Enforcement Division Schedule of Fees pursuant to Health & Safety Code § 343.023 (a).
B.
AI-58065
Resolution in Support of an Illegal Dumping Prevention and Education Program
C.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-58054
1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100):
a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $1,389,912.00 in the year 2017 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver Program.
b. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,389,912.00 to fund program expenditures.
a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $1,389,912.00 in the year 2017 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver Program.
b. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,389,912.00 to fund program expenditures.
2.
AI-57642
Economic Development (1100):
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $254,500.00 to establish an operating budget for the economic development program.
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $254,500.00 to establish an operating budget for the economic development program.
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.
Hidalgo County
1.
AI-58194
Discussion, consideration and action amending Letter of Engagement with Porter Hedges, LLP with regard to the scope of legal services, including but not limited to other professional services for New Courthouse Project
2.
AI-58141
Acceptance and approval of a professional services contract for the provision of "Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services" selected through Hidalgo County's membership participation with HGAC's awarded vendor Tetra Tech, Inc., with effective term commencing upon approval of this item with termination to coincide with HGAC's term of May 31, 2019 with the option to renew two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
3.
AI-58084
Requesting Approval to reject sole bid received for project titled -"Pick up of Used Oil-Filters and Anti-Freeze" through project no. 2017-012-12-21-SGS and re-bid project with modifications made to the Specifications, so as to attempt to encourage more participation.
4.
AI-58153
Requesting Amendments [drafted by HCDA-Civil Section] to current Hidalgo County contracts, including but not limited to the following:
A. E-16-151-03-22 with Unifirst Holdings, Inc.; and,
B. E- 16-423-12-06 with Bio-Ops, LLC
for the inclusion/addition of the HC Autopsy facilities for the provision of goods/services required including [Unifirst's] Harlingen location in addition to McAllen, subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable..
A. E-16-151-03-22 with Unifirst Holdings, Inc.; and,
B. E- 16-423-12-06 with Bio-Ops, LLC
for the inclusion/addition of the HC Autopsy facilities for the provision of goods/services required including [Unifirst's] Harlingen location in addition to McAllen, subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable..
B.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-58124
Acceptance and approval of the final construction contract documents for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 - Yuma Avenue Extension (CC award AI-#57264, 11-15-16) to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the total amount of $713,333.15 (Contract No. C-16-281-11-15) with authority to execute the contract.
2.
AI-58161
Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $5,305.00) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-16-208-07-19 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Sgt Trevino Road Project.
C.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-58170
Approval of Supplemental Agreement #3 - WA No. 1 for "Additional Services" with an "increase" of ($ 14,640.00) revising the estimated total cost to ($ 67, 590.00) as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., under (on call) Professional Services Agreement# C-16-188-05-10 for "Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings" (on an as needed basis) for Precinct 4, [Project: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building"].
2.
AI-58174
a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement # C-17-031-01-24 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: "
Phase II of the Sunflower Park --Concrete Sidewalk, Walking Trail, Parking and Drive
Project" located within Precinct No. 4;
b. Pursuant to Article 14, under agreement #C-17-031-01-24 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, requesting approval to engage services from Sub-Contractor (R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC);
c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $ 74,339.05) South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: " Phase II of the Sunflower Park --Concrete Sidewalk, Walking Trail, Parking and Drive Project" located within Precinct No. 4, in connection to agreement # C-17-031-01-24.
b. Pursuant to Article 14, under agreement #C-17-031-01-24 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, requesting approval to engage services from Sub-Contractor (R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC);
c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $ 74,339.05) South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: " Phase II of the Sunflower Park --Concrete Sidewalk, Walking Trail, Parking and Drive Project" located within Precinct No. 4, in connection to agreement # C-17-031-01-24.
3.
AI-57922
A. Acceptance and approval of invoices from AT&T detailed herein and totaling $1,747.61 ['12./2015 - 12/2016] with authority to permit the submission of a requisition for same for processing of a PO [as services are under Sole Source Declaration] so as to forward [to Auditors] for processing protocols and payment procedures to be completed [by Hon. Norma G. Garcia, County Treasurer] connection with two [2] lines [CC Sole Source Declaration of 1-28-14 still in effect] for the Linn/San Manuel Facility;
B. Acceptance and approval of a DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005 contract for telephone services [with no agreement required as confirmed via e-mail from vendor] and ratification of PO#754949 for services from Jan 2017 forward.
4.
AI-58037
Acceptance & approval of invoice #3124 dated 11/16/2016 for $3,663.48 from Frontera Equipment for the rental of a double drum compactor for the time detailed [11/15-12/14/16] on the documentation pursuant to HCPP&P, Chpt. 6, Sect.6.03.02 as precinct equipment was out of commission [in need of repair] to avoid 'work stoppage' while completing a project.
20.
Open Forum
21.
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-58102
Pending/potential litigation - matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others
D.
AI-58044
C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
E.
AI-58066
Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00184; County of Hidalgo v. Old Republic Surety Company
F.
AI-58111
CCD-0375-F; State of Texas & Hidalgo County, Texas v. Rumalda V. Gomez
G.
AI-58031
EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-02842: Jose Lauro Hinojosa v Hidalgo County
H.
AI-58182
C-0142-17-E; Bryan Hathorn v. County of Hidalgo
I.
AI-58189
Claim of Irma & Rene Torres
J.
AI-58025
Claim of Brandon Guerra
K.
AI-58094
Claim of Shelia Ann Pruitt-Orr
L.
AI-58130
Claim of Sylvia Solis
M.
AI-58132
Claim of Dahlia Casanova
22.
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)
23.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-58103
Pending/potential litigation - matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others
D.
AI-58045
C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
E.
AI-58067
Civil Action No. 7:16-cv-00184; County of Hidalgo v. Old Republic Surety Company
F.
AI-58112
CCD-0375-F; State of Texas & Hidalgo County, Texas v. Rumalda V. Gomez
G.
AI-58032
EEOC Charge No. 451-2016-02842: Jose Lauro Hinojosa v Hidalgo County
H.
AI-58183
C-0142-17-E; Bryan Hathorn v. County of Hidalgo
I.
AI-58190
Claim of Irma & Rene Torres
J.
AI-58026
Claim of Brandon Guerra
K.
AI-58096
Claim of Shelia Ann Pruitt-Orr
L.
AI-58131
Claim of Sylvia Solis
M.
AI-58133
Claim of Dahlia Casanova
24.
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
25.
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
26.
Adjourn