CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
October 2, 2007
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.
Open Forum
5.
Approval of Consent Agenda
6.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
7.
Buildings & Grounds:
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
A.
Renovations of administration building
B.
Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
C.
Emergency situations occuring since last agenda meeting
8.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Requesting approval to amend the 2007 Subrecipient Agreement approved by Commissioners' Court on July 3, 2007 (Al-4422) for the Lower Rio Grande Development Council, Rio Metro Transportation from $ 59,000 to $ 84,000. The additional $25,000 from Precinct 1 will allow for new intercity feeder routes throughout Precinct 1 utilizing Urban County Program Year 20 (2007) Precinct 1 Transportation Services funds.
9.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
Discussion/Approval of the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the School Readiness Integration Plan Pre-Kindergarten Grant Program with School Districts
B.
Discussion/Approval of Head Start Program Financial Report
C.
Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Options to Extend (as part of contract) for an Additional One Year Term Lease Agreements for Facilities and/or Land with the Following Private Entities:
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Center
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Landlord
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Center
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Landlord
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| Edinburg I H/S | Edinburg Housing Authority | Mission I H/S | City of Mission | |
| Edinburg II H/S | Edinburg Housing Authority | Monte Alto H/S | Monte Alto ISD | |
| Elsa H/S | City of Elsa | Penitas H/S | City of Penitas | |
| McAllen II H/S | City of McAllen | Weslaco I H/S | City of Weslaco | |
| McAllen V H/S | McAllen Housing Authority |
D.
Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Interlocal Agreements for Facilities between The Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the Following Municipalities, Housing Authorities and Independent School Districts:
Center Landlord Center Landlord
Alamo IV H/S City of Alamo McAllen V H/S McAllen Housing Authority
Alton III H/S City of Alton Mercedes I H/S Mercedes Housing Authority
Donna I H/S City of Donna Palmview I H/S City of Palmview
Edcouch-Elsa H/S Edcouch-Elsa ISD Pharr H/S City of Pharr
Hidalgo H/S City of Hidalgo Progreso H/S City of Progreso
La Joya H/S La Joya ISD San Juan I H/S City of San Juan
Las Milpas I H/S City of Pharr
Center Landlord Center Landlord
Alamo IV H/S City of Alamo McAllen V H/S McAllen Housing Authority
Alton III H/S City of Alton Mercedes I H/S Mercedes Housing Authority
Donna I H/S City of Donna Palmview I H/S City of Palmview
Edcouch-Elsa H/S Edcouch-Elsa ISD Pharr H/S City of Pharr
Hidalgo H/S City of Hidalgo Progreso H/S City of Progreso
La Joya H/S La Joya ISD San Juan I H/S City of San Juan
Las Milpas I H/S City of Pharr
E.
Discussion/approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to exercise options to extend (as part of contracts) for an additional one (1) year term lease agreements for facilities and/or land with the following entities and/or vendor:
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Center
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Landlord
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Center
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Landlord
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| Donna IV H/S | Texas Properties | Mercedes II H/S | Texas Properties | |
| Edinburg III H/S | Texas Properties | Mission III H/S | Texas Properties | |
| Las Milpas II H/S | Texas Properties | Mission IV H/S | Texas Properties | |
| McAllen IV H/S | Texas Properties | Weslaco II H/S | Horacio Aguirre | |
| McAllen VI H/S | Texas Properties | Western Road H/S | San Martin de Porras | |
| Granjeno H/S | Daniel Garza |
10.
District Attorney's Office - Roy Cazares:
A.
1. Approval of a contract between Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Hidalgo County.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign contract.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign contract.
11.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
Approval of contract between Department of State Health Services and Hidalgo County for the provisions of WIC Services for FY 08.
12.
Public Defenders Office - Jaime Gonzalez:
A.
1. Approval to accept grant award from the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense for the Discretionary Grant for FY 2008 (Program Title-H.C. Indigent Def. Public Def.) (Grant Period-10-1-07 to 9-30-08).
2. Approval to appropriate funds in the total amount of $486,848.00 for the FY 2008 Discretionary Grant including County cash match.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
2. Approval to appropriate funds in the total amount of $486,848.00 for the FY 2008 Discretionary Grant including County cash match.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
13.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Handy:
A.
A. Sanitation
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position slot no. slot #121-001-T022 not to exceed six months and or 12/31/2007 at $10.00 per hour, effective next full pay period 10/15/2007.
2. Approval of intra-departmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B. Road and Bridge
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary full-time positions:
(2) two Heavy Equipment Operator I @ $10.09 per hour ($20,985.00 per year)
(1) one Heavy Equipment Operator II @ $12.88 per hour ($26,781.00 per year)
(1) one Maintenance I @ $9.92 per hour ($20,635.00 per year)
(1) one Maintenance II @ $12.02 per hour ($25,000.00 per year)
(1) one Maintenance III @ $14.91 per hour ($31,000.00 per year)
Positions not to exceed six months and or 12/31/2007, effective next full pay period 10/15/2007.
2. Approval of inter-fund transfer from County Wide Road and Bridge (1200) into Precinct No. 1 Road and Bridge (1201) in the amount of $38,012.93.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position slot no. slot #121-001-T022 not to exceed six months and or 12/31/2007 at $10.00 per hour, effective next full pay period 10/15/2007.
2. Approval of intra-departmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B. Road and Bridge
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary full-time positions:
(2) two Heavy Equipment Operator I @ $10.09 per hour ($20,985.00 per year)
(1) one Heavy Equipment Operator II @ $12.88 per hour ($26,781.00 per year)
(1) one Maintenance I @ $9.92 per hour ($20,635.00 per year)
(1) one Maintenance II @ $12.02 per hour ($25,000.00 per year)
(1) one Maintenance III @ $14.91 per hour ($31,000.00 per year)
Positions not to exceed six months and or 12/31/2007, effective next full pay period 10/15/2007.
2. Approval of inter-fund transfer from County Wide Road and Bridge (1200) into Precinct No. 1 Road and Bridge (1201) in the amount of $38,012.93.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule
14.
Pct. #2 - Comm. Palacios:
A.
Authorization to apply for a Community Grant from USDA-SARE to support educational materials for a community development project with families surrounding the North San Juan Park
15.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to reclassify (1) one vacant regular full-time position, slot #123-005-0030 from Vector Control to Mechanic II.
2. Approval of revised salary schedule
2. Approval of revised salary schedule
16.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
NOTES:
1. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE FORWARDED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
2. ANY/ALL REQUESTS FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS/INVOICES UNDER THIS AGENDA WILL INCLUDE AUTHORITY FOR AUDITOR TO ISSUE PAYMENT AFTER REVIEW, AUDIT AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED
NOTES:
1. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE FORWARDED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
2. ANY/ALL REQUESTS FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS/INVOICES UNDER THIS AGENDA WILL INCLUDE AUTHORITY FOR AUDITOR TO ISSUE PAYMENT AFTER REVIEW, AUDIT AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED
A.
Hidalgo County
1.
New Hidalgo County Jail
| Total Inmate Population: | __________ |
| Physical Count: | __________ |
| Males (in house): | __________ |
| Females (in house): | __________ |
| Out of County Facility: | __________ |
| La Villa: | __________ |
| Brooks Co. | __________ |
| Frio: | __________ |
| Other (n/c): | __________ |
| Federal Prisoners: | __________ |
| Adj./Sentenced to TDC: | __________ |
| Total Paper Ready TDC: | __________ |
| No. Over 45 Days: | __________ |
| Pending Paperwork/Courts: | __________ |
| Pending Charges/Courts: | __________ |
2.
Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the "Housing of Inmates"
3.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Adult Detention Center:
a) Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design- Build Contract with including action regarding Landmark Application for payment, final punch list and release of retainage
b) Construction of additional pod(s)
c) Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Adult Detention Center:
a) Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design- Build Contract with including action regarding Landmark Application for payment, final punch list and release of retainage
b) Construction of additional pod(s)
c) Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
4.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Administration Building:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) other related items
c) Relocation Plan/Process
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Administration Building:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) other related items
c) Relocation Plan/Process
5.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with construction of a new Hon Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Detention Facility:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) Other related items
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with construction of a new Hon Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Detention Facility:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) Other related items
6.
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of claims/invoices with authority for Auditor to issue payment for the items detailed and attached hereto.
1. Health Department for Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $300.00 for Public Health Education services provided without a purchase order.
2. Information Technology Department for Starr Telecommunications Etc. in the amount of $1,880.40 for items purchased and services rendered without a purchase order. Furthermore, items purchased were not on contract, and quotes were not obtained.
1. Health Department for Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $300.00 for Public Health Education services provided without a purchase order.
2. Information Technology Department for Starr Telecommunications Etc. in the amount of $1,880.40 for items purchased and services rendered without a purchase order. Furthermore, items purchased were not on contract, and quotes were not obtained.
7.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval of a Second Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pharr, Texas and Hidalgo County.
8.
Approval of request for payment on invoice no. 302048 in the amount of $32,375.00 from Skyline Equipment Company, Inc. contracted vendor for for "Juvenile Justice Center-Furnishings and Equipment" and certified for payment by project architect, V-A Architecture; Bid No. 2007-073-03-14-MSS
9.
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration and applicable action on the possible engagement of professional architectural and/or engineering services (through County's approved "pools" and procedures) for numerous County-owned buildings for assessments (through structural, environmental, property condition), feasibility and potential uses of said structures, including, but not limited to the following:
1) Vacant building located at 1/4 mile N. of 495 on Moorefield Road, Mission, Texas (fka, the Longoria Mansion);
2) Vacant structures located at 317 North Clonser (newly acquired property, fka, Robert's Chevrolet);
3) Rudy de la Vina Juvenile Detention Facility located at 3100 S. Clonser, Edinburg (soon to be vacated due to re-location to new Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Detention Facility);
4) Other structures;
B. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action in connection with requests by departments to use existing structures at the fka Robert's Chevrolet Property;
C. Pursuant to a directive by CC at the meeting of 9-18-07, report and possible action in connection with the site visit by Arturo Guajardo, Jr. to the Robert's Chevrolet property as potential site for the re-assembling of a metal building for the purposes of records storage and management including responses from the City of Edinburg's Planning Dept. (Code Enforcement Division) on said option.
1) Vacant building located at 1/4 mile N. of 495 on Moorefield Road, Mission, Texas (fka, the Longoria Mansion);
2) Vacant structures located at 317 North Clonser (newly acquired property, fka, Robert's Chevrolet);
3) Rudy de la Vina Juvenile Detention Facility located at 3100 S. Clonser, Edinburg (soon to be vacated due to re-location to new Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Detention Facility);
4) Other structures;
B. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action in connection with requests by departments to use existing structures at the fka Robert's Chevrolet Property;
C. Pursuant to a directive by CC at the meeting of 9-18-07, report and possible action in connection with the site visit by Arturo Guajardo, Jr. to the Robert's Chevrolet property as potential site for the re-assembling of a metal building for the purposes of records storage and management including responses from the City of Edinburg's Planning Dept. (Code Enforcement Division) on said option.
10.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Gov't. Code, Chapter/Section 262.024(a)(4), '... a professional service' in connection with engineering services;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of the firms graded, evaluated & scored from the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with engineeing services (drafting of specifications, project supervision and all reporting requirements to federal, state & local agencies) for : Turnkey Solution for the Demolition and Removal of Structures and Below Ground Tanks and Related Equipments located at 201 & 217 North Closner, Edinburg;
1st.______________________; 2nd.______________________; 3rd._______________________.
C. Authority for the Purchasing Dept. to negotiate a professional engineering services contract with the number one (1) ranked firm of ________________________ for the provision of engineering services in connection with the demolition and removal of structures, tanks and related equipment located on site at 201 & 217 North Clonser, Edinburg, Texas;
D. Requesting authority to advertise a sealed bid for the: Demolition & Removal of Structure, Above and/or Below Ground Tanks and Related Equipment" located on site at 201 & 217 North Closner, Edinburg, Texas;
E. Requesting the immediate cordoning-off of properties at 201 & 217 N. Closner, Edinburg,Texas so as to secure sites in preparation for/and in anticipation of the demolition project.
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of the firms graded, evaluated & scored from the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with engineeing services (drafting of specifications, project supervision and all reporting requirements to federal, state & local agencies) for : Turnkey Solution for the Demolition and Removal of Structures and Below Ground Tanks and Related Equipments located at 201 & 217 North Closner, Edinburg;
1st.______________________; 2nd.______________________; 3rd._______________________.
C. Authority for the Purchasing Dept. to negotiate a professional engineering services contract with the number one (1) ranked firm of ________________________ for the provision of engineering services in connection with the demolition and removal of structures, tanks and related equipment located on site at 201 & 217 North Clonser, Edinburg, Texas;
D. Requesting authority to advertise a sealed bid for the: Demolition & Removal of Structure, Above and/or Below Ground Tanks and Related Equipment" located on site at 201 & 217 North Closner, Edinburg, Texas;
E. Requesting the immediate cordoning-off of properties at 201 & 217 N. Closner, Edinburg,Texas so as to secure sites in preparation for/and in anticipation of the demolition project.
11.
Presentation by Bill Rusteberg, consultant for Hidalgo's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan/Program of clarifications and options regarding action taken by Commissioners Court on 9-11-07 authorizing the publication of an RFP for "Record Keeper Services" for the County's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan/Program including action (if necessary) to authorize any additional procurements.
12.
Presentation for consideration, discussion acceptance and approval of Work Authorization #1 (with a proposed fee of $ 15,700.00) with L & G Consulting Engineers Inc. d/b/a L & G Engineering to provide engineering services to the County of Hidalgo in connection with Contract No. C-07-351-09-11 for the "Structural & Environmental Assessments for the Structure of a/k/a The Old County Jail & Restitution Center (located at 207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas)"
B.
Juvenile Probation:
1.
Requesting authority to advertise a Request for Qualifications for: Independent Audit Services for the Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Dept. to include the following fiscal years: FY 2007, with options to conduct FYs 2008 &/or 2009. See Memorandum issued through Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and attached hereto.
C.
Adult Probation:
1.
Pursuant to Section 4 of Local Government Code, Chapter 509.003 presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance and approval of a contract with Mujeres Unidas/Women Together, Inc. (qualified services provider through Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice) for the following project: "Men Against Violence (MAV) Batterer Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) for fiscal year September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008.
D.
Prct. 3
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion and approval to correct the action taken by CC on 9-25-07 awarding the purchase of: One (1) New 5525 Utility Tractor to include accessories for (1) DBSD24-CM-17' boom/triple blade saw shredder to reflect John Deere Company (TASB/Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor) and not Barbee Neuhause Implement Company (local delivery dealer only) in an amount not to exceed $65,276.30 which included fees, accessories detailed herein, and delivery. Req. # 118908.
E.
Prct. 4
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion acceptance and approval of Work Authorization #3 (with a proposed fee of $ 2500.00) with TEDSI Infrastructure Group to provide engineering services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 in connection with Contract No. C-07-051-02-06 for a Traffic Engineering Study at the intersection of Hoehn Road and 17.5 Road North of Edinburg, Texas.
F.
Health Department
1.
Requesting authority to purchase computer equipment and peripherals from State awarded vendors through our membership/participation with Texas Facilities Commission Cooperative Purchasing Program:
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. (DIR Contract #SDD-223)
Requisition # 118594 for the total amount of $6,251.00
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. (DIR Contract #SDD-223)
Requisition # 118594 for the total amount of $6,251.00
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 07095 in the amount of $17,136.00 submitted by contracted engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering with authority for County Auditor to issue payment (after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed) in connection with "Parking Lot Improvements" for Health & Human Services Department C-05271-09-06.
G.
Buildings & Grounds
1.
Requesting approval of specifications for the installation of Solar Powered Lights at the New Administration Building to include but not limited to any other appurtenances as needed for Security lighting for proposed project referred to as Bid #07-345.
Note: Project previously authorized for advertisement by CC 8-14-07
Note: Project previously authorized for advertisement by CC 8-14-07
2.
Requesting authorization to rescind approval of contract # C-07-230-07-24 with Jamail & Smith Construction for Job Order Contracting Services as developed as an additional resource for the Buildings & Grounds Department (Contract as yet not executed by vendor)
3.
Presentation of bids received for the purpose to award for "Roof Repairs and/or Renovations to the following County owned buildings" : Elections Department 105 So. 10th, Auxiliary Court Annex I 100 N. Closner and Sheriff's Building 413 N. 14th, to the sole bidder Adelco Enterprises from McAllen, Tx. for conventional roofing in the amount of $108,376.00 meeting all specifications as presented on Bid # 07-205-206-207-09-12-OGG.
H.
Community Service Agency
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County to exercise the option to renew for an additional one (1) year term (as provided in contract) with Sears Holding Corporation in connection with: "Repairs, Replacement and/or Retrofit of Refrigerator".
I.
Co. Wide
1.
HIDALGO COUNTY RE: REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS
Requesting authority to obtain and approval of (when applicable), including, but not limited to, the following items necessary in anticipation of real property/estate acquisition(s): fair market value appraisals, inspections, surveys, all phases-environmental assessments, title reports or title policies services, commercial contracts (improved property) or option contracts with authority for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge or Presiding Officer to execute necessary/required document(s)
Requesting authority to obtain and approval of (when applicable), including, but not limited to, the following items necessary in anticipation of real property/estate acquisition(s): fair market value appraisals, inspections, surveys, all phases-environmental assessments, title reports or title policies services, commercial contracts (improved property) or option contracts with authority for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge or Presiding Officer to execute necessary/required document(s)
J.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 2
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval of Request for Application for Payment No 4 in the amount of $69,557.57, from IOC Company, LLC, contracted vendor for Country Living Estates as submitted through project engineer R. Gutierrez Engineering, Inc. C-CAP-07-009-03-13
2.
Requesting authority to advertise for Road & Drainage Construction of Road Runner #2 (BCAP Projects Round II) (project engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering).
K.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval of Request for Application for Payment No 3 in the amount of $170,209.35, from J.M. Construction, contracted vendor for La Homa Road North Subdivision submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineer. CAP-07-009-03-13.
L.
Auditor's Office
1.
A. Requesting authority to purchase computer equipment and peripherals from State awarded vendors through our membership/participation with the Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN): CDW GOVERNMENT INC. - TCPN-R4713 Requisition #117871 for the total amount of $8,606.46.
B. Requesting authority to purchase computer equipment and peripherals from State awarded vendors through our membership/participation with Texas Facilities Commission Cooperative Purchasing Program, Department Of Information Resource (DIR) DELL MARKETING L. P. - DIR-SDD-192 Requisition #118602 for the total amount of $15,019.88.
B. Requesting authority to purchase computer equipment and peripherals from State awarded vendors through our membership/participation with Texas Facilities Commission Cooperative Purchasing Program, Department Of Information Resource (DIR) DELL MARKETING L. P. - DIR-SDD-192 Requisition #118602 for the total amount of $15,019.88.
M.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
Requesting ratification of purchase of equipment through our membership/participation with NaCo's U.S. Communities Purchasing Program with Hagemeyer North America, Inc. the following items with P. O. #s 592344 & 45:
1) night quest night vision goggles in the amount of $3,485.72;
2) (8 each) @ $340.00 police binoculars in the amount of $2,720.00;
3) (8 each) @ $151.00 flat liner visor led red/blue with velcro straps in the amount of $1,208.00
Note: Purchase orders were issued 9-28-07 in order to expend grant funding prior to fiscal year end.
1) night quest night vision goggles in the amount of $3,485.72;
2) (8 each) @ $340.00 police binoculars in the amount of $2,720.00;
3) (8 each) @ $151.00 flat liner visor led red/blue with velcro straps in the amount of $1,208.00
Note: Purchase orders were issued 9-28-07 in order to expend grant funding prior to fiscal year end.
17.
Budget & Management - Valde Guerra:
A.
Approval of Resolution granting Tax Exemption of Ad Valorem Taxes for Charitable Organizations as per Section 11.184 of the Texas Tax Code
B.
Fund 2202 - Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance
Approval of reimbursement to the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 37,097.74 for the period of 08/16-31/07 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Approval of reimbursement to the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 37,097.74 for the period of 08/16-31/07 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
Approval to authorize withdrawal of 457 Plan for employee #120669 and employee #044024 due to hardship
D.
Health Insurance Division:
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $ 544,864.55 to the Hidalgo County Insurance claims bank account for Health Insurance claims for the periods:
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $ 544,864.55 to the Hidalgo County Insurance claims bank account for Health Insurance claims for the periods:
| September 04, 2007 thru September 10, 2007 |
$ 283,091.57
|
| September 11, 2007 thru September 17, 2007 |
$ 261,772.98
|
|
Total:
|
$ 544,864.55 |
E.
1. Approval of 2007 interfund transfer from Capital Outlay Fund (1301) to Certificates of Obligation Series 2002 (1332) in the amount of $27,023.32.
2. Approval of 2007 interfund transfer from County Wide Administration (1100) to Capital Outlay Fund (1301) in the amount of $27,023.32.
2. Approval of 2007 interfund transfer from County Wide Administration (1100) to Capital Outlay Fund (1301) in the amount of $27,023.32.
F.
Approval of 2007 interdepartmental transfer from Rancho Escondido - Subdivision Streets to Country Living Estates - Aid to Government Agency (1311) in the amount of $5,644.35.
18.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
19.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
20.
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
21.
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
22.
Adjourn