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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
March 6, 2018
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:

1.
Roll Call
 
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.
Prayer
 
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-63869
District Attorney's Office - LEOSE (1220):
1. Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditors for the 2018 LEOSE allocation of the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $1,202.58.

2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2018 LEOSE allocation from the State Comptroller in the amount of $1,202.58. 
 
6.
HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A.
AI-63931
HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Cooperative Grant Agreement Award Number (FAIN) G18SS0002A between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $239,997.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2018-12/31/2019. 
2. Approval of Certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for the HIDTA Task Force Grant.  
3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $239,997.00.
 
7.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-63909
Texas Conversion to the National Incident Based Reporting System  (NIBRS):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY2018 Texas Conversion to the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) with the Office of Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under eGrants as authorized official.
 
B.
AI-63878
Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TSO-3420) presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following:
Approval of requisition #367372 for 2 DataConnect Government Unlimited Data for sky cop license reader tower @ $37.00 per device.
 
8.
Constable Pct. #1:
 
A.
AI-63845
Constable Pct. 1: 1100
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Pablo Alegria as Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct.1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
B.
AI-63843
Constable Precinct 1 - LBSP FY19 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY19 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY19 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 01, 2018 - August 31, 2019).
 
9.
Constable Pct. #2:
 
A.
AI-63912
Constable Pct. 2 - LBSP(1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY19 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), throuth egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY19 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (Grant Period: September 01, 2018 to August 31, 2019).
 
B.
AI-63929
Constable Pct. 2 - TTBH VBLF (1285):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
 
10.
Constable Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-63928
Constable Pct. 4 - TTBH VBLF (1285):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
 
B.
AI-63879
Constable Precinct 4 (1220):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2018 Peace Officer Allocation - LEOSE funds awarded and received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office.
2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for Constable Precinct 4 - LEOSE (1220) in the amount of $1,726.68.
 
11.
Executive Office:
 
A.
Presentation for discussion of the following: 
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B.
AI-63972
Economic Development:
Discussion and possible action regarding support of Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) Resolution for designation of Opportunity Zones and approval of Hidalgo County letter prioritizing census tracts for Opportunity Zones Program. 
 
C.
AI-63852
Discussion, consideration and action on Hidalgo County Thoroughfare Plan 2017 Amendments. (HCMPO)
 
D.
AI-63945
Approval of Right of Way Permits (open-cuts):
1.  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
Monte, Alto, TX; PCT.1
2.  Texas Gas Service, (TGS), a Division of ONE Gas, Inc.
Donna, TX;  PCT. 1
3.  Texas Gas Service, (TGS), a Division of ONE Gas, Inc.
La Blanca, TX; PCT. 1
 
E.
AI-63981
Discussion, consideration and approval of Order supporting the transfer and acceptance of a portion of US Business 281 abutting the Courthouse Square by Texas Department of Transportation.
 
12.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-63952
1.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services-Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing services;

2.  Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of La Joya, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) La Joya Street Improvement funds.                      
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. 95%  
Millennium Engineers Group Inc. 93%  
L & G Consulting Engineering, Inc. 92.66%  
3.  Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of
                                                          for the provision of Construction Materials Geo-technical Testing Service for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) La Joya Street Improvements project.
 
13.
WIC:
 
A.
AI-63768
Requesting approval for reimbursement of $15.00 to Diana Cardona, for fuel of rental car, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor.
 
14.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
Health Care Funding District:
 
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
B.
Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
15.
Elections Administration:
 
A.
Discussion on Election updates
 
16.
Head Start Program:
 
A.
AI-63835
Discussion/Approval to Poverty Income Guidelines for Eligibility and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment for Program Year 2018-2019
 
B.
AI-63836
Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualifications, Requirements and Scope of Services for the Following:
1.  Medical & Dental Providers
2.  Mental Health Providers
3.  Sign Language Interpreting Providers
 
C.
AI-63837
Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase One (1) Cargo Van through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Awarded Vendor, Caldwell Country Chevrolet (Including TASB Administrative Fees)
 
D.
AI-63838
Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Approved Auctioneer Vendor for Proper Disposition
 
17.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-63947
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Riviera Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Claudia Viera) (Skinner Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: On 2-12-2018 property lies within Flood Zone: "X" as per Fema. Flood Zone "AE" has been removed via LOMR-F Case# 18-06-07-49a dated 2-07-2018 and revised to Zone "X" shaded BFE: 72.00
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation on large lot and surface runoff onto Skinner Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Skinner Road.

b. Las Toronjas Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Las Toronjas, LTD) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 124 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: No, Mile 13 ½ North Road and 6 internal streets to be paved.

2. Final Approval
a. Ranchito Mio Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Hector Rodriguez) (Lucky "I" Street & Moorefield Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch fronting the Subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Lucky "I" Street.

b. San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza) (Mile 14 North Road & F.M. 1015)
No. of Lots: 45 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 14 North Road and 4 internal streets to be paved.

c. Presidio Estates Unit 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Minnesota Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 63 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished by storm drainage system and detention by widening the existing drain ditch along north property line.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road and 3 internal streets.

d. Rancho El Potrero Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Pena-Chapa Development) (Western Road & Mile 3 North Road)
No. of Lots: 74 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage consists of storm sewer system discharging into the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Regional Detention Facility.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Western Road and 3 internal streets.

e. Maravillas Estates Ph. II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Elias Woloski, President) (Lott Road & Midway Road)
No. of Lots: 80 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished by storm drainage system and detention by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Lott Road, Rio Del Carmen Road and 3 internal streets.

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Alberta Village Subdivision- Pct.4 (Julio & Melissa Carranza) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road)
No. of Lots: 34 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished by storm drainage system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch located approximately 400 feet east of the proposed subdivision development.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road and 1 internal street to be paved.
*Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 5143-500 submitted to City of Edinburg in the amount of  $157,581.69 for Paving and Drainage
 
b. Lago Delta Acres Subdivision- Pct.1 (Joe D. Olivarez) (F.M. 88 & Charles Green Road)
No. of Lots: 13 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, drainage detention will be accomplished by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, F.M. 88 and Charles Green Road.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $7,000.00 for 2 Filling Stations.
 
18.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A.
AI-63970
Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Health Science Center at Houston on behalf of its Department of Brownsville Regional Campus to provide Tu Salud/Si Cuenta program activities. 
 
B.
AI-63982
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Pharr, regarding the relocation of water and sewer appurtenances for the Regional Linear Park Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding the Regional Linear Park Project.
 
19.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A.
AI-63957
Requesting approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Texas Department of Transportion and Hidalgo County, for voluntary local government contibutions for transportation improvement to FM 676 from SH 107 to Taylor Road (CSJ #1064-01-027) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required docmentation.
 
20.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-63851
Status update regarding the Hidalgo County e-Library.
 
B.
AI-63885
Requesting approval for payment of Invoice No.: Mission PL FY2018-1a to the City of Mission/Speer Memorial Library for the Hidalgo County Library System (eLibrary) payment in the amount of $75,000.00.
 
C.
AI-63940
FY18 Texas VINE Grant (1283) :
1. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into the Texas VINE (SAVNS) Maintenance Grant Contract for FY2018 with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation electronically.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Texas Vine Grant
3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Texas VINE Grant in the amount of $28,546.78
 
D.
AI-63616
Discussion, consideration and approval to update the Texas Department of Emergency Management Designation of Applicant's Agent form (to reflect new County Auditor - Maria Arcilia Duran as Chief Financial Officer)
 
E.
AI-63977
TXDOT Pct 1 Mile 6W (1315):
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds into TXDOT-Pct 1 Mile 6W in the amount of $362,003.67 to fund anticipated expenditures.
 
21.
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 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.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
AI-63911
Acceptance and approval of Interlocal Governmental  Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Appraisal District and the County of Hidalgo for YR 2018, in connection with participation with (a) Hidalgo County's "Self-Funded Group Health Insurance Program, Stop Loss Insurance, Accidental and Life/AD&D Insurance" and (b) Voluntary Products.
 
2.
AI-63859
A.  Acceptance of the responses received as "Qualified" for award for "Title Company Services-Pool" (as listed in the RFP Acceptance Sheet attached hereto) and approval of the contract(s) for RFP No 2018-005-02-07-YZV;

B.  Approval of Contracts with firms as (set forth below) in connection to the 2018- Pool for "Title Company Services" for Hidalgo County with compliance of HB 1295 by both vendors (as attached);
  • C-18-005-03-06-Valley Land Title Company, LTD
  • C-18-005A-03-06-Edwards Abstract & Title, LLC
C.  Option to approve the re-advertising [utilizing the same approved procurement packet] of this project to promote and encourage additional participation and thus expand the pool so as to have more providers with the any additional firms term to expire with the original awarded ones.
 
3.
AI-63764
A.  Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for establishment of a "Pool" ( as listed on the RFQ Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) for engagement through the established statutory and local protocol (i.e. nomination by user, grading/scoring, presentation to CC for ranking, authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and/or applicable Programs requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the County's Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services:

1. Architectural Services (RFQ 2018-007-01-24-RFV) - 
2. Engineering Services (RFQ 2018-008-01-24-LHS) - 
3. Engineering Services - Geo-technical & Construction Materials Testing (RFQ 2018-009-01-24-YSS) - 5 firms
4. Construction Management Services (RFQ 2018-010-01-24-HGO) - 
5. Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (RFQ 2018-011-01-24-YZV) - 
6.  Surveyor Services (RFQ 2018-012-01-24-TDL) - 17 firms

B.  Option for the re-advertising any one of the professional services RFQs herein [utilizing the approved RFQs]  in the event that CC wishes to promote more participation and thus expand each pool and the expiration to remain the same with any additions.
 
4.
AI-63846
Veteran Services:
Approval of "First Amendment" to Service Contract C-17-059-07-11 between Hidalgo County and CTC Distributing Ltd. for "Off Premises Record Storage-Pick-up Retrieval-Delivery & Shredding" where the County wishes to add Veterans Department for the purpose of Off Premises Record Storage subject to compliance with HB 1295.
 
B.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-63963
A.  Requesting acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Monte Alto Independent School District in which County desires to assist District in parking lot paving project;
 
B.  In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of that certain parking lot project known as the Monte Alto ISD Parking Lot Project.
 
C.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-63770
Presentation of the sole responsible vendor, Republic Services, Inc., submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 - "Garbage Collection at San Carlos Endowment Center" through project No.: 2018-004A-02-07-SGS.
 
D.
Constables
 
1.
AI-63887
Constable Pct. 4:
Requesting authority to purchase one (1) 2017 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4x4 in the amount of $38,679.00 for Hidalgo County Constable Pct.4 through HC's membership/participation with H-GAC/Buy Contract (VE11-15) price includes delivery and cooperative fees.
 
E.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-63975
BCAP/PCT.  #3:
A.Requesting acceptance and approval for Application for Pmt. #2 (Final) in the amount of $45,591.30 submitted by Five Star Galaxy Construction awarded contractor for Pct. 3 Palm Subdivision as certified by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering under Contract # C-CAP-17-186-08-08.
B.Certificate of Substantial Completion as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering.
 
 
2.
AI-63976
BCAP/PCT. #3:
A. Requesting acceptance and approval for Application for Payment No. 3 Retainage in the amount of $12,960.47 submitted by Five Star Galaxy Construction awarded contractor for Pct. 3 Palm Subdivision as certified by Javier Hinojosa Engineering under
Contract# C-CAP-17-186-08-08.

B. Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted and recommended by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering.
 
F.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-63938
Pursuant to 351.0415(c)(5), Sheriff's Office purchase of contractual services for the installation of privacy partitions an improvement at the Adult Detention Facility, aka, County Jail, thru HC's membership/participation with PCA contract #3-100-14 awarded JOC vendor, Hunt & Woodruff Construction Company, LLC. in the amount of $111,794.56 thru requisition #367640.  
 
22.
Open Forum
 
23.
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:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-63932
Claim of Angela Garcia
 
D.
AI-63934
Claim of Myranda Olivarez
 
24.
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. 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)
 
25.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-63933
Claim of Angela Garcia
 
D.
AI-63935
Claim of Myranda Olivarez
 
26.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
27.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
28.
Adjourn