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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING February 9, 2021 10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-79496
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-79497
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79423
2020 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
B.
AI-79462
2021 - PCT 1 R&B (1200)
C.
AI-79429
2021 - Facilities Management Co Wide (1100)
D.
AI-79434
2021 - Pct. 3 Parks (1100)
E.
AI-79435
2021 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
F.
AI-79404
2021 - CRIM DA (1100)
G.
AI-79396
2021 - County Clerk's (1100)
H.
AI-79413
2021 - Tax Office (1100)
I.
AI-79393
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-79463
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)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
5.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-79453
| No | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | 10077.00.000.0005.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $3,638.20 |
| 2 | I2225.00.000.0007.00 | Jairo Gonzalez | $6,121.68 |
6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-79444
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2021 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay 2021 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # | REQ# |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Dev. Council (LRGVDC) | $45,982.00 | 1-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 428782 |
| Texas Association of Counties (TAC) | $ 2,440.00 | 1-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 428796 |
| Border Trade Alliance (BTA) | $10,000.00 | 1-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 428801 |
B.
AI-79430
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Certification Application fees for Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, and Roberto Chavez, Fire Investigator, in the total amount of $340.00, payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 428401.
Requesting approval to pay Certification Application fees for Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, and Roberto Chavez, Fire Investigator, in the total amount of $340.00, payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 428401.
7.
IT Department:
A.
AI-79380
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless devices data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-4315 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | Description: | Employee/ID: | Service Plan: | Equipment: |
| Commissioner Pct. 3 | 5 | New iPad activations | Office Use | Custom 4G Unlimited MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/ea per month | IPad Mini 64GB @ $429.99/ea |
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-79507
1. Approval to add Auditor's Office employees no. 246069, 239836 & 246115 to Exhibit A of AI-79042 approved by Commissioners Court on 02/02/2021.
2. Approval to delete Auditor's Office (line 28) vacant Accountant I from Exhibit A of AI-79042 approved by Commissioners Court on 02/02/2021.
2. Approval to delete Auditor's Office (line 28) vacant Accountant I from Exhibit A of AI-79042 approved by Commissioners Court on 02/02/2021.
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-79490
Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Demotion) | 110-081 | 0004 | Economic Development Analyst II | 12/01 | $47,300.00 | 12/02 | $48,956.00 | 01/01/2021 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 190-002 | 0018 | Administrative Assistant II | 06/01 | $29,807.00 | 06/02 | $30,850.00 | 02/16/2021 |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) | 124-007 | 0108 | Traffic Control Specialist I | 03/03 | $25,347.00 | 03/05 | $27,152.00 | 02/08/2021 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 125-001 | 0021 | Administrative Assistant IV | 10/01 | $40,552.00 | 10/04 | $44,960.00 | 02/08/2021 |
10.
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. 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-79503
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | REQ # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 1/31/21 | 11328469 | $12,577.44 | 428844 |
B.
AI-79488
Executive Office:
Requesting authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign document regarding lease-purchase equipment location changes as requested by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Holt CAT Truck Center)
Requesting authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign document regarding lease-purchase equipment location changes as requested by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Holt CAT Truck Center)
C.
AI-79464
Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Office:
Approval of one (1) 48 month Capital Copier Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through HC's membership/participation with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4435];
Approval of one (1) 48 month Capital Copier Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through HC's membership/participation with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4435];
| Requisition# | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 426731 | 48 | IM550F | $79.98 |
D.
AI-79482
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 (WA#1) | 01/31/21 | 11328452 | $ 597.70 | 762740 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 01/31/21 | 11328459 | $106,825.00 | 821432 |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 01/31/21 | 11328465 | $ 2,774.37 | 778854 |
| Nolana Loop Project | 01/31/21 | 11328466 | $ 48,796.17 | 760468 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#2) | 01/31/21 | 11328467 | $ 45,814.44 | 788634 |
E.
AI-79437
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# |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 02/01/21 | 20276 | $ 1,160.92 | 767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project (WA#2) | 02/01/21 | 20277 | $ 4,747.73 | 770537 |
| Military Highway Extension Project (WA#4) | 02/01/21 | 20278 | $22,030.20 | 818820 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 02/01/21 | 20279 | $ 3,649.99 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 02/01/21 | 20280 | $53,871.25 | 803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project - Ph I&II (WA#2) | 02/01/21 | 20281 | $ 1,508.93 | 813382 |
F.
AI-79449
Precinct #2:
Approval of Application for Payment No. 45 in the amount of $13,300.00 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E.
Approval of Application for Payment No. 45 in the amount of $13,300.00 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E.
G.
AI-79487
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., Precinct 3 projects.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328462 | 1-31-2021 | FM 676 (Mile 5) WA #2 | 806793 | $29,950.00 |
| 11328461 | 1-31-2021 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $1,250.00 |
H.
AI-79455
2021-HC/WIC PROGRAM (1292):
Requesting approval to ratify the retroactive addition of disposal services for the Roma WIC Clinic, located at 2891 E.Grant St. Roma, Texas 78584, Account #15-000041-00.
I.
AI-79443
County Judge's Office for Public Affairs, Economic Development & Emergency Management Divisions:
Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to Art. 3, Sec. 52 of the Constitution of the State of Texas for the County Judge's Office, Public Affairs Division, Economic Development and Emergency Management for the purchase of promotional items (as listed in the background section) to be utilized during outreach events to inform, train, relate progress and educate constituents of Hidalgo County.
Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to Art. 3, Sec. 52 of the Constitution of the State of Texas for the County Judge's Office, Public Affairs Division, Economic Development and Emergency Management for the purchase of promotional items (as listed in the background section) to be utilized during outreach events to inform, train, relate progress and educate constituents of Hidalgo County.
J.
AI-79460
Pct. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices the provision of professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility-WA#1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. and approved by B2Z Engineering, Construction Managers:
Invoice #10043463 in the amount of $32,045.00; &
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices the provision of professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility-WA#1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. and approved by B2Z Engineering, Construction Managers:
Invoice #10044890 in the amount of $12,818.00.
K.
AI-79448
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoices as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct. 1 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| FM 88 (5th St.-FM 1925) | 01/31/2021 | 11328478 | $ 40,132.55 | 795177 |
| FM 493 South | 01/31/2021 | 11328451 | $ 600.00 | 727479 |
| Mile 6 (M9-M11) | 01/31/2021 | 11328458 | $7,560.20 | 779197 |
| Mile 6 (M11-SH107) | 01/31/2021 | 11328475 | $ 79,402.00 | 784887 |
L.
AI-79456
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC.:
| Project | PO | Inv. Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Amt. |
| WA#1 | 778432 | 10057 | 02/01/2021 | $4,097.57 |
| WA#2 | 789711 | 10058 | 02/01/2021 | $2,315.05 |
M.
AI-79383
Constable Pct. 4:
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month copier lease agreement with Ricoh USA, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative, Contract # DIR-CPO-4435;
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month copier lease agreement with Ricoh USA, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative, Contract # DIR-CPO-4435;
| Requisition # | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 00428247 | 48 | IMC4500 | $ 218.09 |
N.
AI-79428
Constable Pct 4:
Requesting approval to purchase One (1) 2021 Ford Expedition Special Service Package vehicle through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #21-8F000 thru awarded vendor, Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $37,463.25 and a one time administration fee of $300.00.
Requesting approval to purchase One (1) 2021 Ford Expedition Special Service Package vehicle through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #21-8F000 thru awarded vendor, Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $37,463.25 and a one time administration fee of $300.00.
O.
AI-78826
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval of Three (3) 51 Month (Copier) Capital Lease, service to be included in the lease agreement, with Dahill Office Technology Corporation dba Xerox Business Solutions Southwest LLC. Through Choice Partners cooperative Contract No. 17/026KH-10.
Requesting approval of Three (3) 51 Month (Copier) Capital Lease, service to be included in the lease agreement, with Dahill Office Technology Corporation dba Xerox Business Solutions Southwest LLC. Through Choice Partners cooperative Contract No. 17/026KH-10.
P.
AI-79465
Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to the Hidalgo County Headstart Program - to add fuel cards and fuel card user.