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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
April 18, 2017
9:30 A.M.
                                          

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:
 

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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
AI-59449
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
2.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-59462
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-59445
2017 - Emergency Management (1100)
 
B.
AI-59430
2017 - 275th District Court (1100)
 
C.
AI-59441
 2017-D.A. CJD-DVSP (1281)
 
D.
AI-59371
2017 - Pct. 2 Rd Maint (1200)
 
E.
AI-59373
2017 - Pct 2 Adm (1200)
 
F.
AI-59422
2017 - Human Resources (1100)
 
G.
AI-59364
2017 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
 
H.
AI-59376
2017 - WIC Adm (1292) 
 
I.
AI-59378
2017 - County Court #4 (1100)
 
J.
AI-59384
2016 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228)
 
K.
AI-59346
2017 - Nuisance Abatement Program (1100)
 
L.
AI-59350
2017 - Auxiliary Court (1100)
 
M.
AI-59351
2017 - Elections Department (1100)
 
N.
AI-59353
2017 - CCL#8 (1100)
 
O.
AI-59340
2017 - 370th District Court (1100)
 
P.
AI-59256
2017 - County Commissioners (1100)
 
Q.
AI-59279
2017 - Executive Office (1100)
 
R.
AI-59309
2017 - Elections LIT (1283)
 
S.
AI-59305
2017-D.A. CJD-VAP (1281) 
 
T.
AI-59298
2017 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
 
U.
AI-59240
2017 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
 
V.
AI-59290
2017 - Pct 3 Rd. Maint (1200)
 
W.
AI-59242
2017 - JP Pct.1/Pl.1 (1100)
 
X.
AI-59280
2017 - District Attorney's Office -Crim DA (1100)
 
Y.
AI-59253
2017 - DA's Office/ Autopsies (1100) 
 
Z.
AI-59241
2017 - DA (1223)
 
AA.
AI-59273
2017 - Tax Office (1100)
 
BB.
AI-59282
2017 - Facilities Management (1100)
 
CC.
AI-59413
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Immunization (1293)
 
DD.
AI-59268
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
 
EE.
AI-59366
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / CPS-HAZARDS (1293)
 
FF.
AI-59408
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
 
GG.
AI-59333
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293)
 
HH.
AI-59345
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IDCU - EBOLA (1293)
 
II.
AI-59343
2017 - Infectious Disease (1293)
 
JJ.
AI-59342
2017 - Justice Court Tech (1242)
 
4.
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-59442
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Administration to Hidalgo County Library System in the amount of $400,000 to fund the creation of the Hidalgo County Electronic Library.
 
B.
AI-59434
Tax Office (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Tax Office, Program 001 in the amount of $50,000.00.
 
C.
AI-59409
CCL #8 (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm. - Contingency to CCL #8 in the amount of $14,888.58.
 
D.
AI-59358
TXDOT-Precinct 3 CR872 (1315):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 3 Fund 1315 (program 045, 070, 071, 094) to Fund 1315 (program 077) in the amount $5,327.00
 
E.
AI-59285
Pct.4 Emergency Srv. Linn-SM (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv Linn (program 187) in the amount of $432.00.
 
5.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-59361
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)
 
 
B.
AI-59283
1. Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. I Subdivision- Pct.4 (Forrest N. Runnels) (Cesar Chavez Road & F.M. 2812)
    Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for installation of 4 OSSF

b. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. 1-A Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels) (Cesar Chavez Road & F.M. 2812)
    Reimbursement request: $28,500.00 for installation of 19 OSSF

c. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels) (Cesar Chavez Road & F.M. 2812)
    Reimbursement request: $19,500.00 for installation of 13 OSSF

d. Rio Vegas Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza) (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 17 North Road)
    Reimbursement request: $21,700.00 for Irrigation Improvement
 
 
6.
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-59344
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Tower Road go East 5,280 feet.  Will bore Minnesota Road from North to South.  Alamo, TX.
 
 
7.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-59173
Account Number Payer Amount
B3265.99.000.0001.00 Chick-Fil-A, Inc. $2,818.63
C4151.00.000.0001.00 Chick-Fil-A Inc $3,368.50
N5410.00.000.0003.00 Chick-Fil-A Inc $8,022.50
P6321.99.000.007A.00 Chick-Fil-A, Inc. $3,198.18
S2979.00.00A.0008.00 Chick-Fil-A Inc $7,605.38
 
B.
AI-59243
Account Number Payer Amount
N2950.00.000.0006.00 Renaissance Surgery Group $6,419.40
 
C.
AI-59270
Account Number Payer Amount
B3265.00.000.0001.00 Chick-Fil-A Inc $2,644.41
M3550.99.022.0001.06 Autozone $5,618.85
 
D.
AI-59272
Account Number Payer Amount
N3400.00.000.2506.10 Sparks Family Limited $3,052.35
 
8.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-59311
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval of requisition #339582 for 2017 membership dues to the Texas Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $100.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-59306
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval to pay American Jail Association 2017 membership dues, in the amount of $48.00 (Requisition # 339585), for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-59307
Sheriff's Office:
Approval to pay 2017 membership dues to The National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (requisition #318008) for Javier Solis and K9 Tuske, Jaime Garcia and K9 Herbie, Jesse Trantham and K9 Vyttig, Oscar Elizondo and K9 Zar, Isidro Perez and K9 Bobbi, Armando Pena and K9 Miho, Juan Moreno and K9 Endy and Francisco Guerrero and K9 Munya, in the amount of $30.00 per team, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check, after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
D.
AI-59308
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval of requisition #339583 for payment of 2017 membership dues to the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
9.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-59381
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of San Juan and one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
B.
AI-59299
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide area, one (1) applicant in the City of Hidalgo, one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco and one (1) applicant in the City of Progreso under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
10.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-59404
2017 Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into Countywide Administration-Contingency.
 
B.
AI-59248
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 March 16-31, 2017 in the amount of $37,188.48 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
AI-59249
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $617,737.67 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/23/17 to 04/05/17.
03/23-29/17 $277,476.07
03/30-31/17 $ 31,344.53
04/01-05/17 $308,917.07
TOTAL $617,737.67
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
D.
AI-59250
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $95,544.50 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/25/17 to 04/07/17.
03/25-31/17 $74,666.12
04/01-07/17 $20,878.38
TOTAL $95,544.50
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
E.
AI-59267
Report and Approval of emergency transfers for the period of March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017.
 
11.
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 FORWARDED 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-59446
Approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $145,555.20 submitted by Bearkat Construction LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct 1's Mile 9 North Road FEMA Project as certified for payment by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Contract #C-16-290-09-06.
 
B.
AI-59443
Approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $173,876.51 as submitted by 2GS, LLC for the provision of Road and Drainage Improvements for Mile 11 North, Mile 13 1/2 North, Yvette Circle
 
C.
AI-59444
1. Ratification for change order No. 2 was approved by precinct to increase quantities on site 7 and decrease quantities on site 9 in the amount of $44,588.68 with no change to contract amount;
2. Approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $87,754.65 submitted by Bearkat Construction LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct 1's Mile 9 North Road FEMA Project as certified for payment by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, C-16-290-09-06.
 
D.
AI-59349
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326221 in the amount of $4,323.75 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25 thru (WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project.
 
E.
AI-59374
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #201747, in the amount of $65,277.05, which was submitted for professional engineering services by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, contract C-12-119-07-31,thru (WA# 3) for the Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
 
F.
AI-59411
Hidalgo County
Authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period option [provided under current contract] for "Pipes & Miscellaneous Items," for Hidalgo County,  under the same rates, terms, and conditions with the following multiple contracts:

1. HD Supply Waters (E-16-168-04-05);
2. Rio Valley Pipe, LLC (E-16-168A-04-05);
3. Pecan Construction, LLC dba Royal Ready Mix (E-16-168B-04-05);
4. ACT Pipe & Supply, Inc. (E-16-168C-04-05);
5. L&R Precast Concrete Work (E-16-166-04-19);
with all subject to compliance with HB1295 &/or HB23 when and if applicable.
 
G.
AI-59415
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $41,066.42 as submitted by ASAGO, LLC.- Contract# C-16-364-11-01 for the "FEMA Road and Drainage Improvements - Mile 4 North Road" project, as reviewed by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering.
 
H.
AI-59421
Authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on February 6, 2017(AI-58361 #1) invoice #S17-018 in the amount of $25,093.04 for South Texas Infrastructure Group. as recommended and instructed by Auditor staff as a remedy to correct vendor submitting the incorrect/wrong invoice.
 
I.
AI-59440
1. Approval of change order approved by precinct to reduce the total by $650.00 due to credit
2. Approval of request for Payment-Application No. 4 in the amount of $2,517.50 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements Project to Mile 14 1/2 (Mile 4 to Mile 6) in connection to contract # C-16-280-09-06.
 
J.
AI-59436
1. Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted by 2GS,LLC. reflecting the date of 1/8/17 for Paving & Drainage Improvements for Colonia Noreste Project
2. Application for Pmt.# 5 Retainage Release in the amount of $28,009.38 as submitted by 2GS,LLC - Contract# C-16-260-07-19 under PO# 749711 for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements for Colonia Noreste.
 
K.
AI-59325
Pct. 2:
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326221 in the amount of $4,323.75 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25 through (WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project.
 
L.
AI-59260
Pct 2:
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #20008 in the amount of $1,834.26 submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#2), for Pct 2 Community Resource Center (CRC) Youth Facility Project.
 
M.
AI-59261
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #20007 in the amount of  $1,204.64 submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Palmer Pavilion Renovation Project.
 
N.
AI-59397
Approval of Application for payment No.5 in the amount of $1,520.00 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC.- Contract No. C-16-279-09-06 -PO# 751918 for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements Project to Mile 11 North (FM1015 - Mile 1 West).
 
O.
AI-59400
Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $92,135.97 as submitted by ASAGO, LLC. - Contract# C-16-363-11-01 PO#753760 for the provision of FEMA Road and Drainage Improvements Project to Mile 2 1/2 East Road.
 
P.
AI-59401
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoices in connection with various Pct.#4 projects for invoice processing and payments as submitted by:
 1. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., project engineer in connection with the Pct.#4's 10th Street to McColl Road Project - $14,642 -  #11326208/P.O. #725312
 2. South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC. Sunflower Road Project - $29,523.55 -Invoice #S17-018/P.O. 753585.
 
Q.
AI-59375
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoices in connection with various Pct. #4 projects for invoice processing and payments as submitted by:
1.  Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.: Alberta Drain Project - $756.50 -Invoice #619214-0417/P.O. #747439;
2.  L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: 10th Street Extension Project - $30,208.17 -Invoice #11326206/ P.O. #700265;
3.  L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Sunflower Walking Trail Project -$514.44- Invoice #17-3-000003/P.O. #746888;
4. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Mile 3 to 5 Project - $1,300.00 -Invoice #11326222 /P.O. #736559;
5. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: FM1925 & N. Alamo Rd. Project - $3,700.45 -Invoice #11326204/P.O. #684964;
6. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Mile 5 Project - $47,015.00 -Invoice #11326214/ P.O. #740893.
 
R.
AI-59379
Authorization to advertise and approval of procurement packet for RFB No.: 2017-118-05-10-HGO - "Purchase of Firearms" including the approval to re-advertise project in the event that NO BIDS are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
S.
AI-59296
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #20009 in the amount of $25,776.59 submitted by B2Z Engineering LLC, for GIS mapping services under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#3), for Pct 2.
 
T.
AI-59320
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326203 in the amount of $11,229.12 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-171-04-12 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Dicker Road project.
 
U.
AI-59322
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326209 in the amount of $8,325.53 as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29(WA#1), for Pct 2 Eldora Road project.
 
V.
AI-59327
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326228 in the amount of $5,992.89 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-131-03-07 (WA#1), for Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project.
 
W.
AI-59329
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326210 in the amount of $12,121.85 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17(WA#4), for Pct 2 Nolana Loop project.
 
X.
AI-59313
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting an additional 59 calendar days to contractor RDH Site & Concrete Co., due to rain days and days too wet to work, for Pct. 1 Goolie Rd Paving Improvements Project as submitted though project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC (C-16-277-08-09) subject to compliance to HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
 
Y.
AI-59287
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO #
L&G Engineering, Inc. 3/31/17 11326198 $7,681.76 733569
 
 
Z.
AI-59286
Executive Office - New Courthouse Project:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice in connection with drainage improvements @ SH107 & Bus 281 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice# Amount PO#
L&G Engineering, Inc. 3/31/17 11326223 $80,639.43 750481
 
AA.
AI-59276
Requesting authority to advertise  and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Generator Maintenance, Service, & Repairs at Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Facilities (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required)
 
BB.
AI-59123
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 "Striping/Marking of County Roads, County Parking Lots & Miscellaneous County Owned Sites" - RFB No. 2017-053-05-10-TDL including the re-advertising of project in the event No Bids, or, Responses are rejected and project is still required.
 
CC.
AI-58943
Requesting authority to advertise  with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirements agreement etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - Traffic Road Signs & Other Related Misc. Equipment"- RFB 2017-062-05-10-YZV [including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required].
 
DD.
AI-59271
Approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $188,659.51 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3  "South Detention Basin" project as certified for payment by project Engineer, L&G Engineer. C-16-161-08-09.
 
EE.
AI-59284
Acceptance and approval of invoice # M223376 in the amount of $851.00, and invoice B6800420 (March 7, 2017) in the amount of $515.00, for the processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. for PROJECT: Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control for the County Autopsy Facility. 
 
FF.
AI-59269
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for :
1.  Invoice No. 11326227 Liberty Road Project WA #4-$28,982.50;
2.  Invoice No. 11326200 La Homa ROW-$3,240.00;
3.  Invoice No. 11326202 South Detention Basin Project-$10,500.94;
4.  Invoice No. 11326212 Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1-$51,997.68;
5.  Invoice No. 11326215 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project-$36,020.00
6.  Invoice No. 11326230 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2-$7,200.00