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CC REGULAR

HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
September 12, 2006
9:00 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.
Tax Office - Armando Barrera:
 
A.
Public Hearing to discuss Proposed 2006 Tax Rate
 
7.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
Consider awarding bids for the demolition and the reconstruction of two (2) units in the Countywide Area in the total amount of $ 42,000.00 to Rolando's General Construction and $ 41,675.00 to Quality Investments
 
B.
Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for professional engineering services with Javier Hinojosa Engineering in connection with the plans/specifications for sewer improvements at Colonia Corina's Corner and Bella Vista in the City of Alton ETJ Area in Pct. #4
 
C.
Approval of professional engineering services contract with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the plans/specifications for sewer improvements at Colonia Corina's Corner and Bella Vista in the City of Alton ETJ Area in Pct. #4
 
8.
Health Department:
 
A.
Requesting authorization and approval to accept the attached Immunization Grant Contract #7460007176A2007 Attachment #02 in the amount of $ 275,677.00 for the period 09/01/2006 to 8/31/2007
 
B.
Requesting authorization and approval of the attached Immunization Grant Budget and Salary Schedules for the period 09/01/2006 to 8/31/2007 (acct. #6-1293-441-00-340-012-7)
 
C.
Requesting authorization and approval to accept the attached amended Bioterrorism Contract #7460007176 2006 Attachment #06B in the amount of $436,522.00 for a total award of $ 1,413,196.00 for the period 9/01/2005 to 8/31/2007
 
D.
Requesting authorization and approval of the attached Bioterrorism Grant Budget and Salary Schedules for the period 9/01/2005 to 8/31/2007 (acct. #6-1293-441-00-340-013-6)
 
9.
Sheriff's Office:
A.  Approval and authorization to apply/accept grant award from the Texas Border Sheriff's&nbspCoalition.
B.  Approval and authorization for County Judge to sign application/award notice.
C.  Approval of resolution.
D.  Approval to appropriate budget for grant award for $146,571.00.
E.  Approval to create four (4) senior deputy sheriff positions.
F.  Approval to set salaries, longevity, and supplemental pay. 
 
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10.
Elections Department - Teresa Navarro:
 
A.
Discussion, approval and possible action on the following, but not limited to:
1.  Create 30 temporary positions for the Elections Dept. phone bank for the November 2006
     General Election  (2 weeks)
2.  Set salary at $ 8.00
3.  Amended Election Day sites for the November 7, 2006 General Election
 
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B.
Set hourly rate of $7.00 for election worker training for Presiding and Alternate Judges effective with the   November 7, 2006 General Election (this does not apply to Party Elections)
 
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11.
Human Services - Rudy de la Vina:
 
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
 
12.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin: 
A.             PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
  •             Avelar Estates Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Elmer Avelar)       
  •             Bendicion Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Saul Valdez)
  •             Falcon's Nest Subdivision Phase I - Pct. 4 (J.D. Salinas III)
  •              Buchalter Subdivision - Pct. 2 (Scott Smith)
  •              Leal Estates Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Antonio Mercado)
  •              Circle K No. 2212 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (E.V. Bonner)
B.        FINAL APPROVAL  
  •             North Capisallo Crossing Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Senon Moya)
  •             493 Heights Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jose Villarreal)
  •             Bledsoe Country Estates Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Merlene Bledsoe)
            Eduardo Gonzalez - Pct. 1
  •             Leonel Garza III - Pct. 4
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    13.
    Buildings & Grounds - Daniel Flores:
     
    Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
     
    A.
    Status of renovations of administration building
     
    B.
    Status of other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
     
    C.
    Report of unanticipated, or emergency situation occuring since last agenda meeting
     
    14.
    Pct. #4 - Comm. Garza:
     
    A.
    Discussion, consideration and action on Resolution supporting Texas Border Coalition's efforts
     
    15.
    Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
     
    NOTES: 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.
    Discussion, consideration and/or action, including, but not limited to the following items:
    1. Hidalgo County Jail:
    • Total inmate population: _________ 
    • Physical Count: ___________ 
    • Males (in house): ________ 
    • Females (in house):____________ 
    • Out of County:___________
    • La Villa:_______ 
    • Brooks Co.:____________ 
    • Federal:________
    • Prisoners :_______________ 
    • Frio :__________  
    • Other:(n/c)____                                            
    • Adj./Sentenced to TDC: _________ 
    • Paper Ready TDC:___________ 
    • Over 45 days:________ 
    • Pending Paperwork/Crts. :_________  
    • Pending Charges/Courts:___________
    2. Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the &quotHousing of Inmates"
    3. New Adult Detention Facility and Law Enforcement Center Project                                                                        
    4. Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design-Build Contract with including   
        action&nbspregarding&nbspLandmark  Application for Payment, final punch list and release of retainage
    5. Construction of additional pod(s)                                                                                             
    6. Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pod(s).
     
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    B.
    Presentation for discussion, consideration and action including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with the County-owned building and property, fka, the Kmart Property: 1) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department 2) Other related items
     
    C.
    Presentation for discussion, consideration and action including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with the construction of a new facility to house the Hidalgo County Adult Probation Dept.: 1) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department 2) Other Related Items.
     
    D.
    Presentation for discussion, consideration and action including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with the construction of then new Hon. Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Detention Facility: 1) General status report by project architect(when necessary) or purchasing department 2) Status of pending payment requests 3) Other related issues
     
    E.
    Hidalgo County
     
    1.
    Requesting authority to advertise for RFP- &quotPart I-TPA (Third Party Administrator) and Part II-Individual Stop Loss and Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan" Project.
     
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    2.
    Presentation for discussion, consideration and action to issue notice of non-renewal (pursuant to current agreement with an expiration date of 12-31-06) for the contract for delinquent tax collection with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
     
    3.
    Requesting authority to advertise a Request for Proposal with Qualifications (RFP/Q) for: Delinquent Tax Collections for Hidalgo County
     
    F.
    Prct. 1
     
    1.
    Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 605 in the amount of $2,330.05 submitted by Rodriguez Engineering with authority for County Auditor to issue payment (after review, and processing procedures completed) in connection with Contract # C-06-217-07-18 (PO # 570727) for &quotVarious R&ampB and C.I.P. Projects (Mile10 from Mile 6 West to Bridge)
     
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    G.
    Prct. 2
     
    1.
    Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance, and approval of an &quotAmendment" &nbspto the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and Roy's Hauling Services, Inc. (C-06-001A-01-17) for Hauling Services for Pct. 2"&nbspto reflect the correct commencement and expiration dates of April 13, 2007 to April 12, 2007 and not March 3, 2006 to March 2, 2007 (approved by CC on 1-17-06).
     
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    2.
    Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance, and approval of an &quotAmendment " to the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and&nbspUniversal Trucker's, Inc. ( contract #-C-06-001-01-17) &nbspfor Hauling Services for Pct. 2&nbspto reflect the  correct  commencement  and ex[piration dates of April 13, 2006 to April 12, 2007 respectively and not March 2, 2006 to March 3, 2007 ( as approved by CC on 1-17-06 ). 
     
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    3.
    Requesting authority to purchase through the Inter local Agreement with Buyboard, John Deer Co, Diamond Mowers &&nbspPhilpott Motor Co. with specifications attached hereto and as requested (6-346) by Precinct 2 for:
    • One (1) 6615&nbspJ D Cab Tractor 95 PTO including accessories  ...........    $   47,542.50
    • One (1) DBR060-C-A-20' 6" Rotary Mower including accessories. ...     $   43,074.24
    • One (1) 5325 Utility&nbspJ D Tractor  including accessories ......................      $ &nbsp22,629.75
    • One (1) J D MX6 HD Shreder ....................................................................     $     1,814.25
    • One (1) Brush  Diesel F750 Truck  ..........................................................     $   61,559.00  
    • GRAND TOTAL............................................................................................      $ 176,619.74
     
     
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    H.
    Prct. 3
     
    1.
     
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    2.
     
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    I.
    DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE:
    Requesting authority to purchase computer software from CDW-G through the State of Texas DIR-SDD-290 contract on Req #95674 in the total amount of $29,721.00 and Req #95654 in the total amount of $20,483.00.
     
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    J.
    Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
     
    1.
    Requesting authority to advertise for: &quotROAD  & DRAINAGE&nbspCONSTRUCTION OF LA HOMA ROAD & LA HOMA ROAD NORTH SUBDIVISION(S) a Border Colonia  ACCESS  Program&nbspwith  plans and specifications&nbspdrafted and developed&nbspthrough p roject engineer- JAVIER HINOJOSA Engineering.
     
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    K.
    Adult Probation
     
    1.
    Agenda Item 65 has been deleted. Please remove this line from the agenda.
     
    L.
    Juvenile Probation
     
    1.
    Presentation for discussion, consideration, direction and action including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with the procurement of  the Food Service Equipment for  the new "Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center":
    1.  Authority to purchase items quoted  (and as attached hereto)  by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice    (TDCJ) / Institutional Division (Texas Correctional Industries -TCI) - - Subject to funding.
    2.  Authority to purchase items (as attached hereto) quoted from Kitchen Resources, L.P. (awarded vendor) through Hidalgo County (Head Start Program's) membership/particpantion  of Region One Education Service Center -South Texas Cooperative or in the alternative. - Subject to funding.
    3.  Requesting authority to advertise and approval of specifications (as attached hereto as drafted through project architect and Juvenile Probation Departmen) for: Hidalgo County -Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center -Food Service Equipment" RFB. (2006-314-MSS)
     
     
     
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    2.
    Presentation for discussion, consideration and action on items in connection with the construction of new facility, Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center including, but not limited to the following:  
    a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
    b) Acceptance and approval of, including but limited to, the following payment:
    i) Approval of Request for Payment No. 14 in the amount of $286,589.00 from Descon Construction, L.P., contracted vendor for &quotJuvenile Justice Center"and as certified for payment by project architect, V-A Architecture C# 05-007-08-02
    &nbspii) Approval of Request for Payment Invoice No.&nbsp6140 in the amount of $1,436.73 from L&ampG Engineering Laboratory, LLC, contracted vendor for &quotJuvenile Justice Center" and certified for payment by project architect, V-A Architecture C#05-299-08-16
    iii) Approval of Request for Payment Invoice No. 35 in the amount of $2, 065.40, from V-A Architecture, contracted architect for  &quotJuvenile Justice Center." C#00-117-04-10
     
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    3.
    Requesting authority to purchase network infrastructure equipment from Global Data Systems through the State of Texas DIR-SDD-231 contract for Req #94086 in the total amount of $69,875.60 and Req #94080 in the total amount of $18,348.00 for the Juvenile Detention Center.
     
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    M.
    Auditor's Office
     
    1.
    Requesting authority to purchase computer equipment and peripherals from Dell Marketing through the State of Texas DIR-SDD-192 contract for Req #95717 in the total amount of $7,026.00
     
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    N.
    County Clerk
     
    1.
    Requesting authority to purchase computer software from SHI Government through the State of Texas DIR-SDD-294 contract for Req #95494 in the total amount of $65,225.00.
     
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    16.
    Budget & Management - Valde Guerra:
     
    A.
    Discussion, consideration and action on rescheduling next week's Commissioners' Court meeting to Monday, Sept. 18, 2006 instead of Tuesday
     
    B.
    1. Approval of Reimbursement to the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Claims paying account for Workers' Compensation claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 50,151.78 for the period of 08/01/06-08/15/06.
    2. Requesting approval of wire transfer.
     
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    C.
    Discussion, Consideration, and Approval to pay employee no. 140996, from Sheriff's Office, retroactive pay in the amount of $745.00.  The &nbspprorated lump sum of $472.79 is to be issued in the form of a check next available pay period. 
     
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    17.
    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.
    Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
     
    C.
    Pending and/or potential litigation
     
    D.
    Jose A. Gutierrez vs. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
     
    E.
    Eduardo Diaz vs. Robert Maldonado and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - M-06-201
     
    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.
    Jose A. Gutierrez vs. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
     
    E.
    Eduardo Diaz vs. Robert Maldonado and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - M-06-201
     
    19.
    Closed Session:
     
    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
     
    21.
    Adjourn