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.
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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.
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Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
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2018 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
B.
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2018-Emergency Management (1100)
C.
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D.
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2018 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
E.
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2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice (1229)
F.
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2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
G.
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2018 - Safety Division (1100)
4.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
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CO2016-Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez(Bus83-Hall Acres) Rd Prj (1350):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez(Bus83-Nolana) Rd Prj to CO2016-Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez (Bus83-Hall Acres) Rd Prj in the amount of $223,500.00 to fund project expenditures.
5.
2019 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
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2019 - County Judge (1100)
B.
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2019 - County Court #4 (1100)
C.
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2019 Public Affairs (1100)
D.
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2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm. (1100)
E.
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F.
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2019 - I.T. County Wide (1100)
G.
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2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
H.
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I.
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2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
J.
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2019 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
K.
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2019 - Pct. 3 Adm. (1200)
L.
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2019 - Safety Division (1100)
M.
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2019- 389th District Court (1100)
N.
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2019 Planning Dept. (1100)
O.
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2019 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
P.
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6.
2019 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
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Co Wide Adm - Contingency (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Adult Probation (Program 014 & 034) into Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $484,974.00.
7.
Planning Department:
A.
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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.
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1.
Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a.Maravillas Estates Ph. 3 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Elias Woloski) (Midway Road & Ponicano Drive)
*Reimbursement request: $115,500.00 for installation of 76 OSSF
8.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
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District Clerk Fee report for the month of November 2018 $373,699.89
B.
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District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - November 2018
9.
Executive Office:
A.
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Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #106925
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
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| Account Number |
Payer |
Amount |
| W2300.99.000.0000.Y7 |
Duff & Phelps LLC |
$9,663.82 |
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
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Requesting approval to pay the 2019 membership dues for (iGo) International Association of Government Officials, a new association which was formed by the merger of IACREOT and NACRC, in the amount of $200.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
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Planning Department:
Requesting to renew three (3) 2019 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $300.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 384469 and using NIGP Code 96348.
C.
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WIC:
Approval to pay the 2019 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors (TALWD) for Clarissa Ramirez, WIC Director in the amount of $125.00. Requisition #(384108) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
NWA:
Approval to pay the 2019 Annual Membership dues to the National WIC Association (NWA) for Clarissa Ramirez, WIC Director in the amount of $400.00. Requisition # (384114) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
D.
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Fire Marshal:
1. Requesting approval to pay required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the total amount of $87.17 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, using the State of Texas Travel Card for Deputy Fire Marshal Oscar Lopez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 383385.
2. Requesting approval to pay required certification applicable late fees in the total amount of $268.66 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, using the State of Texas Travel Card for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office employees and Auxiliary Deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 383833.
12.
Urban County:
A.
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Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco and two (2) applicants in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
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1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $842,036.55 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/13/18 to 12/26/18.
| 12/13-19/18 |
$415,264.76 |
| 12/20-26/18 |
$426,771.79 |
| TOTAL |
$842,036.55 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
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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 December 16-31, 2018 in the amount of $24,720.83 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
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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 December 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $39,855.67 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
D.
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Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of October 2018 to December 2018.
E.
Interfund transfers:
1.
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Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Tropical Tx Center MHMR to fund invoice that was increased due to updated county populations as well as increase to the required match percentage from 5% to 7.06% on the match for mental and behavioral health services in the amount of $318,031.
14.
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.
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PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327330 in the amount of $141,100.75 for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
B.
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PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327339 in the amount of $10,000.00 in connection to Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
C.
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PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327338 in the amount of $15,244.92 for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
D.
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PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327331 in the amount of $86,851.27 for FM 1015 Project - WA #1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
E.
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Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
PO# |
| County Wide Shop Facility Project |
01/03/19 |
20114 |
$ 1,252.33 |
760512 |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project |
01/03/19 |
20115 |
$ 887.27 |
767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project |
01/03/19 |
20116 |
$ 4,557.28 |
779323 |
| Las Milpas Road Project |
01/03/19 |
20117 |
$14,893.46 |
777422 |
| N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project |
01/03/19 |
20118 |
$ 1,243.51 |
782815 |
| Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II |
01/04/19 |
20119 |
$14,941.49 |
790326 |
F.
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Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer and contractor, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. and Texas Cordia Construction, LLC.
| Invoice No. |
Invoice Date |
Project |
Invoice Amount |
P.O. No. |
| 11327310 |
12/31/2018 |
10th Street Extension Project |
$59,059.92 |
700265 |
| 11327333 |
01/02/2019 |
FM 1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. |
$60,074.00 |
785987 |
| 11327334 |
01/02/2019 |
FM 1925 WA#2 (10th to McColl) |
$69,660.40 |
785986 |
| 11327344 |
01/02/2019 |
FM 2220 (Ware Road) Project |
$13,328.89 |
728311 |
| 11327345 |
01/02/2019 |
Cesar Chavez Re-Alignment WA#1 |
$7,085.00 |
783997 |
| 11327324 |
01/02/2019 |
Mile 5 Project WA#1 |
$4,896.00 |
740893 |
| Pay App 11 |
01/04/2019 |
10th St Extension Project |
$317,980.26 |
774917 |
G.
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Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $143,781.74 for the Precinct 1 Build Back Services as submitted by contractor, Servpro of Harlingen/San Benito and as reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates.
H.
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Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
PO# |
| Dicker Road Project |
01/02/19 |
11327320 |
$ 1,965.16 |
762740 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project |
01/02/19 |
11327340 |
$ 2,056.36 |
732294 |
| SH 107/BUS 281 Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project |
01/02/19 |
11327341 |
$ 6,215.90 |
750481 |
| SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project |
01/02/19 |
11327342 |
$139,523.39 |
788634 |
I.
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Pct. 3 Border Colonia Access Program:
Requesting acceptance and approval of Invoice # 18-12-000014 in the amount of $1,078.50 as submitted by L&G Engineering in connection with professional engineering services under Contract# C-CAP-12-168-07-03 for Pct. 3 El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision.
J.
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The Honorable Judge Jaime E. Tijerina, Hidalgo County 93rd District Court is requesting the removal of fixed assets listed in Exhibit A attached herein as detailed in the additional supporting documentation.
K.
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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 Consulting Engineers, Inc. |
1/2/19 |
11327336 |
$12,577.44 |
775957 |
L.
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Requesting approval and authorization for payment for the following invoices to Halff Associates, Inc. with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| Invoice Date |
Invoice |
Amount Due |
| 10/02/18 |
00016684 |
$13,786.50 |
| 10/30/18 |
00017558 |
$11,497.21 |
| 12/03/18 |
00018593 |
$2,430.00 |
M.
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Approval of Pay Application No. 25 (retainage) in the amount of $233,078.05 as submitted by L&G Construction Company awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
N.
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Requesting approval of payment on invoice number 18125 in the amount of $10,353.00 as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering under contract #C-17-329-12-19, for Western Road (Mile 12 to Mile 14) Project.
O.
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The Hidalgo County 206th District Court, requests removing the following Hidalgo County fixed assets (as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto) from their current inventory list.
P.
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Approval to remove Hidalgo County fixed asset as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto from the Human Services inventory list.
Q.
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The Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3, Place 2, is requesting the removal of the following Hidalgo County fixed assets as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto from their current inventory list.