CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
May 19, 2009
1:30 P.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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Auditor
2.
2009 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
2009 - Public Defender (1282)
B.
2009 - County Court At Law #1 (1100)
C.
2009 - County Court At Law #2 (1100)
D.
2009 - County Court At Law #3 (1100)
E.
2009 - County Court At Law #6 (1100)
F.
2009 - 92nd DC (1100)
G.
2009 - 93rd DC (1100)
H.
2009 - 139th DC (1100)
I.
2009 - 206th District Court (1100)
J.
2009 - 206th DC (1100)
K.
2009 - 430th DC (1100)
L.
2009 - 449th DC (1100)
M.
2009 - Budget & Management (1100)
N.
2009 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100)
O.
2009 - Safety Division (1100)
P.
2009 - Safety Division (1100)
Q.
2009 - Emergency Management (1100)
R.
2009 - Emergency Management (1100)
S.
2009 - Fire Marshal's (1100)
T.
2009 - Visiting Judges (1100)
U.
2009 - J.P. Pct. 3, Pl. 2 (1100)
V.
2009 - WIC Administration (1292)
W.
2009 - District Clerk (1100)
X.
2009 - District Clerk (1100)
Y.
2009 - Elections (1100)
Z.
2009 - Elections (1283)
AA.
2009 - H.I.D.T.A. Task Force (1100)
BB.
2009 - Constable Precinct #2 (1100)
CC.
2009 - Sheriff's Office--OCDE Grant (1284)
DD.
2009 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB Elim. (1293)
EE.
2009 - Pct. 1 R & B (1201)
FF.
2009- Pct #1 Parks (1211)
GG.
2009 - Pct. #2 B.C.A.P. (1311)
HH.
2009 - Pct. #2 BCAP (1311)
II.
2009 - Pct. #3 Parks (1213)
JJ.
2009 - Pct. #3 P/U Rd. (1203)
KK.
2009 - Pct. #4 R&B Transfer (1204)
LL.
2009 - Pct. #4 R & B (1204)
MM.
2009 - Pct. #4 Administration (1204)
NN.
2009 - Colonia Access Program (1200)
3.
Planning Department:
A.
Approval of the following Certificates:
1.
Certificates of Plat & Utility Status under Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2.
Certificates of Residence Construction under Local Government Code Section 232.029(c)(1)
3.
Certificates of Water Service Availability under Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c)(2)
4.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
District Clerk:
Approval of monthly fees report for the month of April 2009.
Approval of monthly fees report for the month of April 2009.
B.
Co. Clerk:
Approval of monthly fees & court costs reports for the month of April 2009.
Approval of monthly fees & court costs reports for the month of April 2009.
5.
Right of Way - Permits:
A.
1. Crystal Gas Storage:
a. Perform additional groundwater sampling of monitor wells to the west and southeast of the Former Adobe Refinery property located at the southeast corner of FM 493 and a county road bordering the northern Former Adobe Refinery property boundary in La Blanca, Hidalgo County, Texas. Three monitoring wells fall within the County of Hidalgo right-of-way. (2 Permits)
2. Miramar Petroleum, Inc.:
a. Bore under Mile 1 1/2E Rd at intersection with S. of Mile 12N Rd. Begin on S. of Mile 12N Rd. 200ft. West of FM 1425 Rd. thence East along S. of Mile 12N Rd., boring under FM 1425 and Mile 2E Rd. 5500ft to West of Mile 3E Rd. Thence North boring under Mile 12N Rd 4800ft along West of Mile 3E Rd. 4800ft. to Duke Energy Field Services Pipeline.
3. Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.:
a. Install 1 1/2" Duct of Fiberoptic cable on numerous County Rds.
a. Perform additional groundwater sampling of monitor wells to the west and southeast of the Former Adobe Refinery property located at the southeast corner of FM 493 and a county road bordering the northern Former Adobe Refinery property boundary in La Blanca, Hidalgo County, Texas. Three monitoring wells fall within the County of Hidalgo right-of-way. (2 Permits)
2. Miramar Petroleum, Inc.:
a. Bore under Mile 1 1/2E Rd at intersection with S. of Mile 12N Rd. Begin on S. of Mile 12N Rd. 200ft. West of FM 1425 Rd. thence East along S. of Mile 12N Rd., boring under FM 1425 and Mile 2E Rd. 5500ft to West of Mile 3E Rd. Thence North boring under Mile 12N Rd 4800ft along West of Mile 3E Rd. 4800ft. to Duke Energy Field Services Pipeline.
3. Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.:
a. Install 1 1/2" Duct of Fiberoptic cable on numerous County Rds.
6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
| A1126.00.000.000A.00 | GAMUNDI-ELSA LLC | GAMUNDI PROPERTIES | $9439.10 |
| J9500.00.000.0001.00 | NASSER GUILLERMO | NASSER TRANSPORT | $8891.97 |
| M2240.99.000.0003.03 | EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL | CAPMARK FINANCE INC | $3086.24 |
| P6400.00.037.0012.00 | LUJAN, JAVIER & GUADALUPE | LANDTITLE USA | $3108.36 |
| R3300.99.00A.0011.06 | RIVERSIDE CLUB | RIVERSIDE DREAMER LLC | $2524.18 |
| S2982.99.000.0018.01 | MOTOROLA SYMBOL | MOTOROLA SYMBOL | $13667.26 |
| T5455.00.000.0002.00 | BROWNSVILLE WEST SEA LTD | NATIONAL TAX SEARCH | $7362.83 |
| T5455.00.000.0003.00 | BROWNSVILLE WEST SEA LTD | NATIONAL TAX SEARCH | $6787.80 |
| W0100.98.041.0008.22 | TEXAS MIGRANT COUNCIL INC | TEXAS MIGRANT COUNCIL | $3044.03 |
B.
| ACCT# | PROPERTY OWNER | PAYER | AMT |
| A1800.00.043.0001.01 | Encinas Group | County Park Sub | $7434.68 |
| A1800.99.039.0005.01 | Zarate Suspended Ceiling | Federico Zarate Jr | $3131.02 |
| K2400.00.000.0030.00 | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | $43620.41 |
| K2400.00.000.0031.07 | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | $15427.69 |
| K2400.00.000.0034.02 | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | $15822.91 |
| K2400.00.000.0036.00 | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | $6018.23 |
| K2400.00.000.0036.01 | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | $8494.57 |
| L0450.00.148.0000.00 | Rocha, Elodia Nino | Rocha Tereso Jr | $3048.03 |
| L1300.00.000.0113.13 | Stoneoak Development Ltd | Stone Oak Development | $5373.28 |
| L2455.00.000.0003.00 | Gonzalez, Maria & Malena | Gonzalez, Maria,Teresa & Malena | $4267.51 |
| M0150.99.085.0010.00 | Saenz, Utility Contractors | Saenz, Utility Contractors | $2581.22 |
| M1950.99.000.0002.65 | Toyota Motor Credit | Toyota Motor Credit | $2982.15 |
| P7475.00.000.0001.00 | El Pistalon LLP | El Pistalon II Ltd | $56137.47 |
| S1452.00.000.0001.00 | Shamrock Adventure | Walgreens | $8706.49 |
| S5950.00.006.0001.01 | Jak-Esp LLC | Jak-Esp LLC | $29484.92 |
| T2100.00.237.0016.02 | Garza, Richard A | Garza, Richard dba BIC Inv | $7520.15 |
| T3255.00.000.0012.00 | Marburger Kyle & Martha Jane | Countrywide | $3459.84 |
| T3663.01.000.0001.00 | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | The Shoppes At Rio Grande | $92785.41 |
| W0100.00.055.0004.21 | Serna, Jose F & Eladia | Serna, Jose F. | $6259.16 |
7.
Membership Dues:
A.
Requesting authorization and approval to renew 2009 membership dues for the American Association of Law Libraries for Angie Chapa (Law Librarian) in the amount of $233.00.
8.
Urban County:
A.
Request approval to enter into ONE (1) "Homebuyer Assistance Program" Contract under the Home Program.
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment #4 for Invoice # 012-1668 (dated 4/30/09) in the total amount of $31,250.00 as submitted by ERO Architects subject to County Auditor's review and completion of processing procedures with authority for County Treasurer issue payment/check in connection with Contract # C-08-113-12-23 (PO # 619286) for: "As Built drawings of the existing Courthouse to includes Annexes and the surrounding Parking Areas & Sidewalks Project" (Phase II B: Needs Analysis and Programming).
10.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year renewal/extension as provided in the RFP/Q-Pool Of Professional Consultants to seek Funding and Assistance through Federal, State Agencies, Private Sector(s) and Other Sources (including all funding sources, programs and entities) for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with the following individuals listed in Pool;
1. Hollis Rutledge & Associates
2. Dos Logistics, Inc.
3. Tuggey Rosenthal Pauerstein Sandoloski Agather LLP
4. Paul Vazaldua, dba, Vazaldua & Associates
1. Hollis Rutledge & Associates
2. Dos Logistics, Inc.
3. Tuggey Rosenthal Pauerstein Sandoloski Agather LLP
4. Paul Vazaldua, dba, Vazaldua & Associates
B.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval of request for payment#4 for Invoice No. 7108 in the amount of $ 6,100.00 submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. for surveying services for: "San Carlos Drainage Improvements Project" in Pct. #4 (contract #C-08-433-11-04, WA, PO #612845) after County Auditor's review and completion of processing procedures including authority for County Treasurer to issue payment.
C.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under the specifications/requirements of the "RFSQ NO: 2008-254-06-10-Janitorial/Industrial Supplies-Hidalgo County" under the same rates, terms and conditions with local awarded vendors through the County's mbership/participation with TASB Buyboard's Cooperative Purchasing Program.
D.
1. Presentation for consideration, discussion and approval for Hidalgo County to exercise its option to suspend and/or terminate (under paragraph 14 Termination of Agreement) as stated in the current awarded agreement with Benavides Floor Care, contracted for, "Floor Maintenance for WIC Clinics located in Hidalgo County ," by providing a written notice of termination;
2. Requesting authority to advertise for: "Floor Maintenance Services for WIC Clinics located in Hidalgo County."
2. Requesting authority to advertise for: "Floor Maintenance Services for WIC Clinics located in Hidalgo County."
E.
Requesting authority to exercise the additional one year extension (as provided under contract) for the "Lease of Office Space for Justice Of the Peace Pct. 2, Pl. 1" under the same rates, terms and conditions with CMK Constructions Products with an effective date of 06/07/09 - 06/06/10. (Lease Contact No. C-06-127-06-06)
F.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 299242 in the amount of $51,979.91 submitted by Tedsi Infrastructure Group for the provision of general engineering services for Mile 2 West Road Improvements between Mile 12N and Mile 7 1/2N in Hidalgo County Precinct #1 through contract #C-08-226-09-30-PO#613184 and subject to County Auditor's review and completion of processing for procedures with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment.
G.
Precinct #2
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of payment for Military Highway Water Supply Corporation invoice dated 05/13/2009 in the amount of $2,194.74.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of payment for Military Highway Water Supply Corporation invoice dated 05/13/2009 in the amount of $2,194.74.
H.
1. Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval to utilize the following cooperative purchasing vendor, for purchases on an "As needed basis" through our membership/participation with the Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) awarded pricing including, but not limited to, Precincts, Departments, Programs, Agencies, Etc. through all funding sources:
with term of authority to purchase from contracts detailed herein commencing upon approval and expiring December 31, 2009.
2. Ratification of PO#622516 (issued due to the urgenet and necessary nature of situation) in the amount of $3,580.20 to Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. (TX-MAS-7-899030) for the provision of Indoor Air Quality Services at the McAllen Tax Office on Hackberry.
| Vendor: | Contract Description | Contract # |
| Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. | Environmental Services | TX-MAS-7-899030 |
2. Ratification of PO#622516 (issued due to the urgenet and necessary nature of situation) in the amount of $3,580.20 to Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. (TX-MAS-7-899030) for the provision of Indoor Air Quality Services at the McAllen Tax Office on Hackberry.
I.
1. Requesting authority to enter into eight-months end user agreement/master service agreement renewal with Seacoast Telecommunications Service, dba, Link 2 Exchange for the Judge's Office for the total amount of $3,186.00 through requisition #152970 effective upon approval (9-1100-413-00-110-006-0-341);
2. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-months premium plus maintenance agreement renewal for the Human Resources Dept. with Toshiba Business Solutions/Office Communications through requisition #154905 in the total of $858.00/year- effective: 05/04/09 - 05/03/10 (9-1100-415-50-190-002-0-432);
3. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-months Fire Files Support Software and Service Level Agreement renewal for the Chief Deputy Fire Marshall Juan Martinez, Fire Marshall Department/Emergency Services with Albanese Consulting, Inc. through requisition #154635 in the amount of $299.00/year - effective: 05/15/09 - 05/14/2010 (9-1100-422-10-300-001-0-336);
a. Requesting authority to enter into a new 12-months Fire Files Support Software and Service Level Agreement for the following Fire Investigators/Deputies, from the Fire Marshall Department/Emergency Services with Albanese Consulting, Inc. through requisition #154635. Effective: 05/15/09 - 05/14/2010 (9-1100-422-10-300-001-0-336)-effective: upon approval;
Wesley Bradley-Fire Deputy $149.00/year
Javier Garcia- Fire Deputy $149.00/year
Marco Romero-Fire Deputy $149.00/year
$ 447.00
b. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-months new full license and Fire Files Support Software and Service Level Agreement for the Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Ureste, Fire Marshal Department/Emergency Services with Albanese Consulting, Inc. through requisition #154635 for the total amount of $1,098.00/year-effective- upon approval- (9-1100-422-10-300-001-0-336) with Total for #3 a. & b.= $1,844.00.
2. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-months premium plus maintenance agreement renewal for the Human Resources Dept. with Toshiba Business Solutions/Office Communications through requisition #154905 in the total of $858.00/year- effective: 05/04/09 - 05/03/10 (9-1100-415-50-190-002-0-432);
3. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-months Fire Files Support Software and Service Level Agreement renewal for the Chief Deputy Fire Marshall Juan Martinez, Fire Marshall Department/Emergency Services with Albanese Consulting, Inc. through requisition #154635 in the amount of $299.00/year - effective: 05/15/09 - 05/14/2010 (9-1100-422-10-300-001-0-336);
a. Requesting authority to enter into a new 12-months Fire Files Support Software and Service Level Agreement for the following Fire Investigators/Deputies, from the Fire Marshall Department/Emergency Services with Albanese Consulting, Inc. through requisition #154635. Effective: 05/15/09 - 05/14/2010 (9-1100-422-10-300-001-0-336)-effective: upon approval;
Wesley Bradley-Fire Deputy $149.00/year
Javier Garcia- Fire Deputy $149.00/year
Marco Romero-Fire Deputy $149.00/year
$ 447.00
b. Requesting authority to enter into a 12-months new full license and Fire Files Support Software and Service Level Agreement for the Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Ureste, Fire Marshal Department/Emergency Services with Albanese Consulting, Inc. through requisition #154635 for the total amount of $1,098.00/year-effective- upon approval- (9-1100-422-10-300-001-0-336) with Total for #3 a. & b.= $1,844.00.
J.
Requesting authority to exercise the option to extend/renew the first year of the additional two (2)-one (1) year option as provided in Contract's #08-132-06-17-Anna Flores and #08-132A-06-17-Amando O. Gonzales for "Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center-Pool For Licensed Professional Counselor(s)".
K.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $54,540.45 from Valley Paving, Inc. contracted vendor for El Monte Subdivision submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group (C-CAP-08-032-03-31).