CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
July 28, 2009
1:30 P.M.
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100)
B.
2009 - District Attorney (1100)
C.
2009 - Elections Dept. (1283)
D.
2009 - Elections Dept. (1283)
E.
2009 - Elections Dept. (1283)
F.
2009 - Elections Dept. (1283)
G.
2009 - Historical Commission (2009)
H.
2009 - Tax Office (1100)
I.
2009 - J.P. Pct. 4/PL 1 (1100)
J.
2009 - Auxiliary Court - Jag Grant (1282)
K.
2009 - Sheriff's Dept. (1100)
L.
2009 - Planning Dept. (1100)
M.
2009 - WIC (1292)
N.
2009 - District Clerk (1100)
O.
2009 - Fire Marshal's Dept. (1100)
P.
2009 - I. T. Dept. (1100)
Q.
2009 - County Court at Law#5 (1100)
R.
2009 - Buildings & Grounds (1100)
S.
2009 - Pct. #1 Parks (1211)
T.
2009 - Pct. #1 R&B (1201)
U.
2009 - Pct. #1 Sanitation (1100)
V.
2009 - Pct. #2 R&B (1202)
W.
2009 - Pct. #2 South Tower CRC (1100)
X.
2009 - Pct. #3 Parks (1213)
Y.
2009 - Pct. #3 R&B (1203)
Z.
2009 - Pct. #3 Sanitation (1100)
AA.
2009 - Pct. #3 Sanitation (1100)
BB.
2009 - Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project C.O.'s (1339)
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.
Right of Way - Permits:
A.
1. North Alamo Water Supply:
a. Approximately 1,577' west of the centerline of FM 88 on the south side of Charles Green Rd- Bore- NAWSC- 2" Bore w/ 1" Tap.
b. Approximately 390' west of the centerline of Kenyon Rd on the south side of Mile 21N (AKA Benito Ramirez Rd)- Bore- Alegria Subdivision- 3/4" service connection
2. AT & T:
a. Place buried fiber optic cable at a depth of 3 1/2 ft. along W. Rogers Rd.
a. Approximately 1,577' west of the centerline of FM 88 on the south side of Charles Green Rd- Bore- NAWSC- 2" Bore w/ 1" Tap.
b. Approximately 390' west of the centerline of Kenyon Rd on the south side of Mile 21N (AKA Benito Ramirez Rd)- Bore- Alegria Subdivision- 3/4" service connection
2. AT & T:
a. Place buried fiber optic cable at a depth of 3 1/2 ft. along W. Rogers Rd.
5.
Tax Refunds:
A.
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | TAX PAYER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1.R3297.00.000.0003.00 | Amreit River Valley LP | National Tax Search LLC | $16,641.06 |
| 2.R3297.00.000.002B.00 | Amreit River Valley LP | National Tax Search LLC | $10,579.58 |
| 3.W2300.00.000.0000.10 | Economic Deve Corp. of Weslaco | Economic Deve Corp. of Weslaco | $10,474.32 |
| 4.M2650.00.002.0003.00 | Shri Nanak Properties LLC | Shri Nanak Properties LLC | $5,418.66 |
| 5.C1400.99.065.0009.11 | Copart Salvage | Copart Salvage | $5,491.81 |
| 6.S2950.00.000.0415.30 | Alleyn, Robert E. | Alleyn, Robert E. | $4,733.04 |
| 7.A2607.99.000.0001.02 | Lonestar National Bank | Exclusive Coverings Inc. | $8,317.20 |
| 8.G4120.01.000.000A.00 | Delgadillo, Omar Eliud | Country Wide | $3,370.55 |
| 9.S2950.00.000.0247.65 | Santa Lucia Investments LTD | Santa Lucia Investments LTD | $15,833.59 |
| 10.R5250.99.019.0086.02 | Medina's Pharmacy | Alamo Drugs LTD | $3,498.10 |
6.
Urban County:
A.
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Alamo, one (1)applicant in the City of San Juan and one (1) applicant in the City of Mercedes under the HOME Homeowner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
7.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of May 2009 and June 2009.
8.
Membership Dues:
A.
County Commissioners:
Approval of 2009/2010 Membership Dues to the U.S./Mexico Border Counties Coalition with authority for Auditor to issue payment after review and audit procedures are completed with authority for County Treasurer to issue check
Approval of 2009/2010 Membership Dues to the U.S./Mexico Border Counties Coalition with authority for Auditor to issue payment after review and audit procedures are completed with authority for County Treasurer to issue check
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
1. Approval to transfer $423,305.81 to Hidalgo County Health Insurance Claims bank account for Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Claims for periods:
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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07/04-10/2009
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$ 193,853.08
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07/11-17/2009
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$ 229,452.73
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TOTAL:
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$ 423,305.81
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B.
Self Funded Workers' Comp (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $37,497.29 for the period of 07/01-15/2009 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $37,497.29 for the period of 07/01-15/2009 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
10.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Requesting authority to advertise for sealed competitive procurement for Road & Drainage Construction of the following:
1. South Palm Garden Estates I & II Subdivisions
2. High Point Subdivision;
with plans and specifications drafted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure for BCAP.
1. South Palm Garden Estates I & II Subdivisions
2. High Point Subdivision;
with plans and specifications drafted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure for BCAP.
B.
Acceptance and approval of request for Invoice Payment No. 11323050 (May) in the amount of $62,020.00 and Invoice Payment No. 11323090 (June) in the amount of $5.000.00 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. in connection with contract #C-08-417-12-09-PO #617489-Professional Engineerig Services for: FM 493 from US 281 (Military Highway) to Business 83 Project with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after County Auditor's review and complete processing procedures.
C.
Acceptance and approval of request for Invoice Payment No. 1.09CD in the amount of $8,700.00 submitted by Dos Land Surveying in connection with contract #C-08-225-09-09-PO# 618514 for: Surveying Services-various R & B, and CIP Projects on an As Needed Basis with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check afer Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
D.
Requesting authority to utilize the following cooperative purchasing vendor, for purchases on an "As Needed Basis" through our membership/participation with HGAC awarded vendor Motorola Inc. (HGAC contract no: RA01-08 - Communications Equipment & Services) with term of authority to purchase from contracts detailed herein; commencing upon approval and expiring December 31, 2009.
E.
Precinct #2:
Acceptance and approval of request for payment on the following invoice(s) submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, (#C-08-381-09-16) contracted project engineer:
with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment on the following invoice(s) submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, (#C-08-381-09-16) contracted project engineer:
| Inv. | Inv. Date | Project Name | Amount |
| 2714 | 07/10/2009 | Tower Road Project | $16,566.00 |
| 2715 | 07/10/2009 | Tower Road Project | $ 6,146.00 |
with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.
F.
Pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 76, Section .004 a request to Commissioner Court from Joe Lopez (Executive Director of Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department) to permit the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to advertise a Request for Qualifications for: Professional Compliance Monitoring Services with procurement packet (i.e. legal notices, qualifications, requirements, scope of services and draft state contract form, etc.) drafted and provided by the Adult Probation Department-RFQ No.: 2009-278.
G.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice #299358 in the amount of $62,876.90 submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection with contract #C-08-227-02-09-PO #617534 for General Engineering Services For Mile 6W Road Improvements Between SH 107 and Mile 9N-Precinct #1.
H.
Hidalgo County:
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.) as attached hereto for:"Hidalgo County-Repair, Removal and Installation of Mobile Radios, Computers & other Emergency Miscellanous Equipment" Bid No.: 2009-163-SMA
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.) as attached hereto for:"Hidalgo County-Repair, Removal and Installation of Mobile Radios, Computers & other Emergency Miscellanous Equipment" Bid No.: 2009-163-SMA
I.
Requesting Authority to Advertise and approval of procurement packet(i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County-Community Supervision & Correctional Department-"Expansion of Sex Offender Program Group Therapy" RFP NO. 2009-330-08-19-MEG
J.
Requesting approval of payment of invoices submitted by project engineer Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. in connection with engineering and/or surveying services with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and completion of processing procedures. Precinct #4 - San Carlos Drainage Improvement Project as follows:
1. Inv. #7167 (pymt. #8) in the amount of $2,500.00 - engineering - contract #C-08-477-12-09 & WA #1 w/PO #614261 "Schunior Drain";
2. Inv. #7168 (pymt.#5) in the amount of $3,000.00 - surveying - contract #C-08-433-11-04 & WA #1 w/PO #612845 "Diana Estates - Curry Drain".
1. Inv. #7167 (pymt. #8) in the amount of $2,500.00 - engineering - contract #C-08-477-12-09 & WA #1 w/PO #614261 "Schunior Drain";
2. Inv. #7168 (pymt.#5) in the amount of $3,000.00 - surveying - contract #C-08-433-11-04 & WA #1 w/PO #612845 "Diana Estates - Curry Drain".
K.
Requesting approval to continue to utilize the "Tx. Procurement and Support Services-TPASS" Contract #5-03FAC010 from awarded vendor "SimplexGrinnell LP" for the annual inspection of the firm alarms, semi-annual inspection of the suppression systems, and the fire sprinkler system (to include semi-annual and quarterly testing) for
Hidalgo County Buildings & Grounds-County Owned Buildings (previously approved by CC on 08/12/08), Juvenile Probation (previously approved by CC on 09/23/08) and
Hidalgo County Community Supervision And Corrections Department, AKA "Adult Probation (previously approved by CC on 09-30-08)
,with said TXMAS Contract new expiration date of June 26, 2013.
L.
Requesting authority to purchase seven (7) - thirty (30) yard containers through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with HGAC's awarded vendor, B & C Body Co., Dallas, Tx - Contract No. #RC08-08 in the total amount of $37,688.00 (which includes membership and delivery fees) for Precinct #4 Collection Site(s) - Procurement No. 2009-307ERT.
M.
Request to Hidalgo County Commissioners Court (by Danny Guzman, Board President of Hidalgo County Emergency Services District #2) rescind action taken by CC on 06/22/09 to renew/extend the Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Emergency Services District #2 for use of "Office Space For Public Meetings" provided at a facility at 708 E. Edinburg Ave., Elsa, Texas located in Precinct #1.
N.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, etc.) as attached hereto for the Hidalgo County Department of Health and Human Services: "Purchase of One New Mobile Communication Unit" Bid No. 2009-309-08-17.