CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
March 18, 2008
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
B.
Approval to pay invoices submitted by UTMB at Galveston and UTMB Faculty Group Practice for health care services provided to the Indigent Health Care Program in the amounts of $51,345.76 and $1,770.56, respectively.
C.
Approval to pay invoices submitted by Data RX in the amount of $63,360.68 for pharmaceutical services provided to the Indigent Health Care Program (Feb 16th-Feb. 29th, 2008).
D.
Approval to pay outstanding Purchase Order No. 597875 for vendor Wal-Mart Supercenter in the amount of $148.35 that required the use of a credit or charge card account system with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
7.
Emergency Services Division - Tony Pena:
A.
Discussion, consideration and approval to remit payment to Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council for the Regional Communication Project in the amount of $1,930.00.
B.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Division of Emergency Servcies-Emerency Management to County Judge's Office (1100) in the amount of $364.14.
8.
Indigent Defense - Isidro Sepulveda:
A.
Requesting approval to renew 2008 membership dues for Isidro Sepulveda Jr. and David Sinder by the Texas Association for Court Administrators and issue payment in the amount of $100.00.
9.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Presentation of recommendation by project engineer, Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Associates consideration, discussion and action to award bid and approval of a construction contract to Alvarez Construction, the lowest qualified bid received, meeting all specifications and requirements for the City of Weslaco Sidewalk project utilizing Year 20 (2007), Hidalgo County Urban County Program funds.
B.
The City of Alton is requesting authority to purchase a pumper/rescue unit(s) with rescue equipment through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with TASB (BuyBoard)awarded vendor Siddons Fire Apparatus in the amount not to exceed $354,100.00, which includes delivery and co-op fees.
C.
Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 is requesting approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Delta Region Revitalization Corporation for the contribution of CDBG funds to Mercado Delta utilizing Urban County CI Infrastructure Development Funding Year 16 (2003), Year 17 (2004), Year 18 (2005) and Year 19 (2006).
D.
The Urban County Program requests approval to amend a Subrecipient Agreement with the Delta Youth Center (Youth Services) utilizing the Urban County Program Year 20 (2007) Pct. 1 funding.
E.
The Urban County Program, is requesting approval of the final negotiated contract with the number one ranked firm of Javier Hinojosa Engineering, with a fee of $37,024.05 in connection with a City of Peñitas Street Improvement project utilizing Years 16 (2003) and 18 (2005).
F.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Subrecipient Agreement with the Alamo Youth Sports League (Youth Services) in the amount of $20,000.00 for the Urban County Program Year 20 (2007).
G.
The Urban County Program is requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services contract with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, in the amount of $36,237.00 utilizing Year 20 (2007) Urban County Program Street Improvement funds for the City of San Juan as previously authorized for negotiations by Commissioners' Court on 03-11-2008.
10.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
Release of Letter of Credit:
- Goolie Meadows Phase 2 Subdivision Pct. 1 (Tim Gearhart)
- Goolie Meadows Phase 2 Subdivision Pct. 1 (Tim Gearhart)
11.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
Approval to pay outstanding Purchase Order No. 595885 in the amount of $49.04 for vendor Home Depot Credit Services that required the use of credit card account with the authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
12.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
Approval to appropriate the L.E.O.S.E. Allocation from the State Comptroller in
the amount of $43,479.41; and, interest earned during 2007 in the amount
of $625.54, for a total of $44,104.95.
the amount of $43,479.41; and, interest earned during 2007 in the amount
of $625.54, for a total of $44,104.95.
B.
Presentation and Discussion of 2007 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Sheriff' s Office in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
13.
Colonia Access Program - Agapito Vargas
A.
1. Authorization for discussion and approval to submit Border Colonia Access Program applications for Third Call of the Programs. Deadline for submittal to TXDOT District office is on Monday, March 31, 2008.
2. Authorization for discussion and approval for the potential disbursement of the Population Allocation Funds in the total amount of $11,458,450.00.
2. Authorization for discussion and approval for the potential disbursement of the Population Allocation Funds in the total amount of $11,458,450.00.
14.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer within TXDOT FM1924 Ph II (1315) from (program 037) to (program 031) in the amount $1,000.00
B.
Approval of 2008 interfund transfer from Pct# 3 P/U Rd (1203) to TX DOT US 83 Illumination System (1315) in the amount of $300.00.
15.
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.
Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the "Housing of Inmates"
2.
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
3.
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
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
4.
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
5.
A. Approval of Request for Payment No. 24 (Final) in the amount of $24,192.00 and Payment No. 25 (Retainage) in the amount of $50,000.00 from Descon Construction, L.P., contracted vendor for the "Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center" and certified for payment by project architect, V-A Architecture; C-05-007-08-02;
B. Approval of Request for Payment No. 43 in the amount of $2,054.25, Payment No. 44 in the amount of $79.68, and Payment No. 45 in the amount 1,251.08, from V-A Architecture, contracted architect for "Juvenile Justice Center." C-00-117-04-10
B. Approval of Request for Payment No. 43 in the amount of $2,054.25, Payment No. 44 in the amount of $79.68, and Payment No. 45 in the amount 1,251.08, from V-A Architecture, contracted architect for "Juvenile Justice Center." C-00-117-04-10
6.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A)(4) a professional service for engineering services in connection with Environmental Study for "Primary Substance Abuse Facility;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional engineering services required for Environmental Study for "Primary Substance Abuse Facility";
1st.__________________________; 2nd._________________________; 3rd.__________________________;
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional Engineer Services Contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ____________________________ for the provision of engineering services for Environmental Study for "Primary Substance Abuse Facility".
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional engineering services required for Environmental Study for "Primary Substance Abuse Facility";
1st.__________________________; 2nd._________________________; 3rd.__________________________;
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional Engineer Services Contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ____________________________ for the provision of engineering services for Environmental Study for "Primary Substance Abuse Facility".
7.
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval of application requests for Fleet Fueling Cards through our participation with Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) contract with ComdataCorporation/Transmontaigne Product Services, Inc. (awarded vendor of State Council on Competitive Government) submitted by Elected Officals/Department Heads/Agency and/or Program Directors detailing holders and users as attached hereto, including but limited to the following and subject to the newly adopted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Credit Card Policies and Procedures:
1. County Clerk
2. Department of Budget and Management -Safety Division
3. Department of Budget and Management -Emergency Services Division/Fire Marshal Department
4. Right of Way
5. District Attorney
6. Tax Assessor-Collector/Auto License
7. Sheriff *
8. H.I.D.T.A. **
9. Purchasing
10. Hidalgo County Judge's Office-Division of Emergency Services/Emergency Management
11. Planning Department
12. Health Department
13. Buildings and Grounds
14. Others
B. Requesting authority to cancel all existing/current Fleet Fueling System cards (i.e. Arguindegui Oil Co., Comdata, and commercial fuel credit cards- Conoco, Exxon, Shell & Valero) upon receipt, activation and distribution of new cards with confirmation of applicable/required training;
C. Presentation of a request by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office * to be exempted from the newly adopted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Credit Card Policies and Procedures and approve an amendment to the current Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Travel Card Use Policy (approved by CC on 3-14-06) to reflect the addition of Fuel Credit Cards (i.e. State Management Travel Card Program/JPMorgan Chase & Comdata/Tranmontaigne) and thus changing the title to Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Travel & Fuel Credit Card Policy;
D. Presentation of a request by the Hidalgo County H.I.D.T.A. ** to be exempted from the newly adopted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Card Policies and Procedures and consider, discuss and approve the H.I.D.T.A. specific Fuel Credit Card Use Policy;
E. Re-statement, authorization and approval of current/active Fleet Fueling System cards through Arguindegui Oil Co. II, Ltd. submitted by the listed departments detailing the "holders and users" under the County's awarded contract for "Gasoline, On & Off Highway Diesel Fuel" and subject to compliance with the newly adopted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Credit Card Policies and Procedures including, but not limited to, the following;
1) Headstart Program;
2) Buildings & Grounds (staff not presented to CC for restatement on 3-6-08)
3) Planning Department (staff not presented to CC for restatement on 3-6-08)
4) Health & Human Services (staff not presented to CC for restatement on 3-6-08)
F. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action in connection with the current/active commercial fuel credit cards through Shell and Valero secured and utilized by the Hidalgo County Headstart Program and subject to compliance with the newly adolpted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Credit Card Policies and Procedures.
1. County Clerk
2. Department of Budget and Management -Safety Division
3. Department of Budget and Management -Emergency Services Division/Fire Marshal Department
4. Right of Way
5. District Attorney
6. Tax Assessor-Collector/Auto License
7. Sheriff *
8. H.I.D.T.A. **
9. Purchasing
10. Hidalgo County Judge's Office-Division of Emergency Services/Emergency Management
11. Planning Department
12. Health Department
13. Buildings and Grounds
14. Others
B. Requesting authority to cancel all existing/current Fleet Fueling System cards (i.e. Arguindegui Oil Co., Comdata, and commercial fuel credit cards- Conoco, Exxon, Shell & Valero) upon receipt, activation and distribution of new cards with confirmation of applicable/required training;
C. Presentation of a request by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office * to be exempted from the newly adopted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Credit Card Policies and Procedures and approve an amendment to the current Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Travel Card Use Policy (approved by CC on 3-14-06) to reflect the addition of Fuel Credit Cards (i.e. State Management Travel Card Program/JPMorgan Chase & Comdata/Tranmontaigne) and thus changing the title to Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Travel & Fuel Credit Card Policy;
D. Presentation of a request by the Hidalgo County H.I.D.T.A. ** to be exempted from the newly adopted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Card Policies and Procedures and consider, discuss and approve the H.I.D.T.A. specific Fuel Credit Card Use Policy;
E. Re-statement, authorization and approval of current/active Fleet Fueling System cards through Arguindegui Oil Co. II, Ltd. submitted by the listed departments detailing the "holders and users" under the County's awarded contract for "Gasoline, On & Off Highway Diesel Fuel" and subject to compliance with the newly adopted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Credit Card Policies and Procedures including, but not limited to, the following;
1) Headstart Program;
2) Buildings & Grounds (staff not presented to CC for restatement on 3-6-08)
3) Planning Department (staff not presented to CC for restatement on 3-6-08)
4) Health & Human Services (staff not presented to CC for restatement on 3-6-08)
F. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action in connection with the current/active commercial fuel credit cards through Shell and Valero secured and utilized by the Hidalgo County Headstart Program and subject to compliance with the newly adolpted and approved Hidalgo County Fuel Credit Card Policies and Procedures.
8.
A. Presentation for consideration and acceptance of the additional firms submitting Statements of Qualifications (as listed on the RFQ Acceptance Sheet attached hereto) for inclusion to the "pool" of pre-qualified firms eligible for selection through the County's protocol of grading & evaulating for ranking by CC and negotiation of a contract 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). "Expansion of - Engineering Services-(RFQ NO: 2008-073-03-05-VYG)
2). "Expansion of - Architectural Services-(RFQ NO: 2008-074-03-05-MSS)
3). "Expansion of - Surveyors (RFQ NO: 2008-076A-03-05-OTM)
B. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action regarding the option to re-advertise Requests for Qualifications in order to expand the existing approved "pools" in as much as No Statements of Qualifications received for the following:
1). "Expansion of - Construction Materials Testing Services-(RFQ NO: 2008-075-03-05-RF)
2). "Expansion of - Real Estate Appraisers-(RFQ NO: 2008-076-03-05-OTM)
1). "Expansion of - Engineering Services-(RFQ NO: 2008-073-03-05-VYG)
2). "Expansion of - Architectural Services-(RFQ NO: 2008-074-03-05-MSS)
3). "Expansion of - Surveyors (RFQ NO: 2008-076A-03-05-OTM)
B. Presentation for discussion, consideration and action regarding the option to re-advertise Requests for Qualifications in order to expand the existing approved "pools" in as much as No Statements of Qualifications received for the following:
1). "Expansion of - Construction Materials Testing Services-(RFQ NO: 2008-075-03-05-RF)
2). "Expansion of - Real Estate Appraisers-(RFQ NO: 2008-076-03-05-OTM)
9.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action in connection with establishment of a "pool" (through a Request for Proposals with Qualifications-RFP/Q) of qualified firms/individuals for the provision of professional consulting services to seek funding and assistance through state, federal and private sector (other) sources on an "As Needed Basis", including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Approval of scope of services, specifications, requirements, and determination of qualifications, credentials, experience, terms of engagement, evaluation and selection criteria;
B. Utilization of current "pool" of professionals (i.e. Engineers or Architects) to negotiate consulting services as done by Drainage District #1;
C. Other options
A. Approval of scope of services, specifications, requirements, and determination of qualifications, credentials, experience, terms of engagement, evaluation and selection criteria;
B. Utilization of current "pool" of professionals (i.e. Engineers or Architects) to negotiate consulting services as done by Drainage District #1;
C. Other options
10.
Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance, and approval of an "Amendment" to the proposed Short Term Rental Agreement as provided by Holt Cat, between Hidalgo County and Holt Cat.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 08035 in the amount of $16,427.56 submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection to contract #C-08-086-03-06 (PO# 600064) for: Design Construction of Paving Improvements for Mile 3 1/2 West (between Mi 5 N to City Limits)-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1;
B. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 08036 in the amount of $3,781.39 submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection to contract #C-08-086-03-06 (PO# 600065) for: Design Construction of Paving Improvements for Mile 6 West (from Mi 17 South to SH 107)-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.
B. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 08036 in the amount of $3,781.39 submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection to contract #C-08-086-03-06 (PO# 600065) for: Design Construction of Paving Improvements for Mile 6 West (from Mi 17 South to SH 107)-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.
C.
Pct. 3
1.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A)(4) a professional service for construction material testing services in connection with services for various Precinct No 3 projects.;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional construction material testing services required for various Precinct No 3 projects;
1st._________________________; 2nd.__________________________; 3rd.__________________________;
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional Construction Material Testing Services Contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________________ for the provision of construction material testing services for various Precinct No 3 projects.
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional construction material testing services required for various Precinct No 3 projects;
1st._________________________; 2nd.__________________________; 3rd.__________________________;
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional Construction Material Testing Services Contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________________ for the provision of construction material testing services for various Precinct No 3 projects.
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. ONE in the amount of $ 4,065.00 submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates Design Consulting (AGADC) with authority for County Auditor to issue payment (after review, and processing procedures completed) in connection with Contract # C-07-228-07-10 (PO # 592805) for: "Anzaldua's Park Improvement, Boat Ramp & Fishing Pier"
3.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval of Request for Payment Invoice No. 425551/06/XV in the amount of $2,500.00, from Dannenbaum Environmental Corp., contracted engineer for the development of a Landfill Project.
D.
Pct. 4
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval of Request for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $ 54,504.00 from Asago LLC. (for improvements) in connection with Contract No. C-07-355-10-23 (PO#594450) Tamarron Estates Drainage Improvements Project for Precinct No. 4 as presented by project engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.
E.
WIC
1.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of specifications including draft contract document as attached hereto for "Hidalgo County WIC Program-Medical Supplies" (Bid No.: 2008-008)
F.
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)
G.
County Clerk
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, and acceptance of a "Donation" in the amount of $3,750.00 from the Law Offices of Ray, Wood and Bonilla to off-set expenses associated with conversion and exporting of Delinquent Justice of the Peace and County Court Cases data through TSG/Tyler Technologies in order to proceed to provide services under Contract No.C-07-147-09-12-"Software License Agreement".
16.
Budget & Management - Valde Guerra:
A.
Discussion and approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company for the amount of $1,340.86 for an auto accident with County vehicle (Sheriff Dept.).
B.
Indigent Health Care Program:
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer within the Indigent Health Care Program (1249) from program no. 004 to program no. 003 in the amount of $53,116.32.
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer within the Indigent Health Care Program (1249) from program no. 004 to program no. 003 in the amount of $53,116.32.
C.
1. Discussion and approval to accept settlement agreement with Geico Insurance Agency for $5,151.38 to settle total loss auto accident with County vehicle (Sheriff Dept.)
2. Approval to authorize Judge J.D. Salinas to sign Power of Attorney form for Vehicle Title purposes to Geico Insurance Agency.
2. Approval to authorize Judge J.D. Salinas to sign Power of Attorney form for Vehicle Title purposes to Geico Insurance Agency.
D.
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Administration- Contingency to Auxiliary Court (1100) in the amount of $7,740.00.
E.
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the Texas VINE Reimbursement Maintenance Invoice in the amount of $30,108.00 and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for County Judge to sign the required documents.
F.
Indigent Health Care Program:
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer within the Indigent Health Care Program (1249) from program no. 004 to program no. 003 in the amount of $63,360.68.
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer within the Indigent Health Care Program (1249) from program no. 004 to program no. 003 in the amount of $63,360.68.
G.
Approval of 2008 appropriation of funds for Certificate of Obligation Series 2006 - Precinct 4 -10th St. (SH107 - FM1925) project (1336) in the amount of $162,893.78.
H.
Approval of 2008 appropriation of funds for the Certificate of Obligation Series 2002-Juvenile Dept (1332) in the amount of $2,101.53.
17.
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
D.
Cause No.: C-094-05-F; Hidalgo County vs. Texas Association of Counties
Property and Casualty Self Insurance Fund
Property and Casualty Self Insurance Fund
E.
Settlement of General Services Administration
F.
EEOC #451-2008-00697; Maria I Casas vs. Hidalgo County
G.
EEOC #451-2008-00698; Miriam P. Jimenez vs. Hidalgo County
H.
EEOC #451-2008-00699; Esmeralda Elizondo vs. Hidalgo County
I.
Cause No.: C-561-08-C; Maria L. Rodriguez vs. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and
Gilbert Alaniz
Gilbert Alaniz
18.
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
D.
Cause No.: C-094-05-F; Hidalgo County vs. Texas Association of Counties
Property and Casualty Self Insurance Fund
Property and Casualty Self Insurance Fund
E.
Settlement of General Services Administration
F.
EEOC #451-2008-00697; Maria I Casas vs. Hidalgo County
G.
EEOC #451-2008-00698; Miriam P. Jimenez vs. Hidalgo County
H.
EEOC #451-2008-00699; Esmeralda Elizondo vs. Hidalgo County
I.
Cause No.: C-561-08-C; Maria L. Rodriguez vs. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
and Gilbert Alaniz
and Gilbert Alaniz
J.
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.
K.
Requesting approval the engagement with the Firm ______________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation".
19.
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
20.
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
21.
Adjourn