CC CONSENT
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
August 18, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 - Co. Wide Adm. - (1100)
B.
2009 - Co. Wide Admin (1100)
C.
2009 - DA Crime Victim Coordinator (1281)
D.
2009 - W.I.C. (1292)
E.
2009 - W.I.C. EBT (1292)
F.
2009 - J.P. Pct. 4 PL. 2 (1100)
G.
2009 - 370th District Court (1100)
H.
2009 - County Court at Law #1 (1100)
I.
2009 - Human Services Division (1100)
J.
2009 - Human Resources (1100)
K.
2009 - Civil Service (1100)
L.
2009 - Fire Marshal's (1100)
M.
2009 - DBM Workers' Comp. Division (2202)
N.
2009 - Planning Dept. (1100)
O.
2009 - County Judge's Office (1287)
P.
2009 - Constable Pct. #3 (1285)
Q.
2009 - Constable Pct. #3 (1100)
R.
2009 - Pct. #1 Parks (1211)
S.
2009 - Pct. #1 Sanitation (1100)
T.
2009 - Pct. #2 Administration (1202)
U.
2009 - Pct. #2 County Wide Shop (1200)
V.
2009 - Pct. #3 Parks (1213)
W.
2009 - Pct. #3 Sanitation (1100)
X.
2009 - Pct. #4 Administration (1204)
Y.
2009 - Pct. #4 Administration (1204)
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 July 2009 monthly fees report.
Approval of July 2009 monthly fees report.
B.
County Clerk:
Approval of July 2009 monthly fees report.
Approval of July 2009 monthly fees report.
5.
Right of Way - Permits:
A.
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP:
1. Proposes to replace a 30' steel pipeline through Canton Rd, 3300' east of Tower Rd in the Alamo Land and Sugar Company's Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas.
North Alamo Water Supply:
2. Bertha Acres L5 (6W WS/N 10N)- Bore- Sylvia Zamora- 3/4" service connection
Agua Special Utility District:
3. The contractor proposed to bore & install a 4" PVC casing for a 2" PVC water service across Salida Del Sol Drive. At a distance 1,600.0 feet south of FM 2221 (Mile 7 North).
1. Proposes to replace a 30' steel pipeline through Canton Rd, 3300' east of Tower Rd in the Alamo Land and Sugar Company's Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas.
North Alamo Water Supply:
2. Bertha Acres L5 (6W WS/N 10N)- Bore- Sylvia Zamora- 3/4" service connection
Agua Special Utility District:
3. The contractor proposed to bore & install a 4" PVC casing for a 2" PVC water service across Salida Del Sol Drive. At a distance 1,600.0 feet south of FM 2221 (Mile 7 North).
6.
Membership Dues:
A.
Requesting approval for 2009/2010 Membership Dues for A. A. "Tony" Pena, Jr., Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Marshal to the National Fire Protection Association in the amount of $150.00 for one (1) year.
7.
Budget & Management:
A.
Self Funded 2202 Workers' Comp.:
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 40,206.95 for the period of 07/16-31/2009 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 $ 40,206.95 for the period of 07/16-31/2009 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
B.
1. Approval to transfer $ 500,279.75 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.
| 07/25/09 - 7/31/09 | $ 269,705.63 |
| 08/01/09 - 8/07/09 | $ 230,574.12 |
| TOTAL: | $ 500,279.75 |
8.
Purchasing Department:
A.
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:
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:
| Invoice # | Invoice Date | Project Name | Amount |
| 2714 | 07/10/2009 | Tower Road Project | $16,566.00 |
| 2715 | 07/10/2009 | Tower Road Project | 6,146.00 |
| 2717 | 07/23/2009 | McColl Road II Project | 865.19 |
B.
Approval of Invoice #11323120 in the amount of $19,555.23 from L & G Consulting Engineers Inc., contracted engineer for "La Homa Road Project"-C-08-031-02-12.
C.
1. Pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 76, Section .004 a request to Commissioners' 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: Physician Services for Residents at the Restitution Center;
2. Ratification of first advertisement date (due to time contraints of the grant award and in order to award the proposal) with authority to proceed with second advertisement and approval of procurement packet (i.e. legal notice, requirements, scope of services and draft contract form, etc) provided by the Adult Probation Department -RFQ-No.: 2009-356CGV.
2. Ratification of first advertisement date (due to time contraints of the grant award and in order to award the proposal) with authority to proceed with second advertisement and approval of procurement packet (i.e. legal notice, requirements, scope of services and draft contract form, etc) provided by the Adult Probation Department -RFQ-No.: 2009-356CGV.
D.
Requesting approval of payment Application No. 1 in the Amount of $70,100.55 from Jimmy Closner and Sons Construction Co. contracted vendor for: Hidalgo County "Paving Improvements (Curb-Gutter-Sidewalks-Green Areas) at 201-217 N. Closner, Edinburg, TX" and as certified for payment by project engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. (C-08-111A-10-15)
E.
Application for Payment No. 1 Sundowner's Retirement Center Subdivision Pct. No. 2
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $37,713.60 from Closner Construction Co. LC contracted vendor for Sundowner's Retirement Center Subdivision as reviewed and submitted by project engineer DOS Logistics Inc. (C-CAP-188-07-07).
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $37,713.60 from Closner Construction Co. LC contracted vendor for Sundowner's Retirement Center Subdivision as reviewed and submitted by project engineer DOS Logistics Inc. (C-CAP-188-07-07).
F.
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $45,891.90 from Total Commitment, LLC contracted vendor for Los Encinos Subdivisions Nos. 1 & 2 as reviewed and submitted by project engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC (C-CAP-128-05-05).
G.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: "Hidalgo County-Concrete Mix and Delivery Services" Bid No.: 2009-199-09-09-ERT.
H.
1. Approval to utilize the following cooperative purchasing vendors, for purchases on an "AS NEEDED BASIS" through our membership/participation with Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS), (DIR) Department of Information Resources, (TCPN) The Cooperative Purchasing Network, (HGAC) awarded pricing including, but not limited to, Precincts, Department, Programs, Agencies, etc.:
| Vendor | Contract Description | Contract |
| Tremco, Inc. | Facilities Maintenance Roofing Line Items & Products List |
6-03FAC010 6-56050 |
| Garrett Electronics. Inc. | Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security Facilities Mgmt. Fire, Rescure, Clothing, Marine | 5-84010 |
| Tremco (Weatherproofing Technologies) | Roofing Products & Services | R-4812 |
2. Approval to utilize the following cooperative purchasing vendor, for purchases on an "AS NEEDED BASIS" through our membership/participation with the Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative "Buyboard" awarded pricing including, but not limited to, Precincts, Departments, Program, agencies, etc.:
| Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. | Sewer Inspection & Cleaning Equipment | 270-07 |
with term of authority to purchase from contracts detailed herein commencing upon approval and expiring December 31, 2009.
I.
Hidalgo County Health & Human Services:
Notification, documentation and ratification of the purchase (through PO #627185) of equipment and related accessories in connection with "Purchase of Microwave Tower Interface" through HGAC's awarded vendor Motorola, Inc. (contract # RA01-08) in the amount of $27,862.00 (which includes equipment, accessories, installation and programming) and as authorized by CC on 8-4-09 as an option for acquisition and funded through grant award-bid/project #2009-337-RVV.
Notification, documentation and ratification of the purchase (through PO #627185) of equipment and related accessories in connection with "Purchase of Microwave Tower Interface" through HGAC's awarded vendor Motorola, Inc. (contract # RA01-08) in the amount of $27,862.00 (which includes equipment, accessories, installation and programming) and as authorized by CC on 8-4-09 as an option for acquisition and funded through grant award-bid/project #2009-337-RVV.
J.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for:"Hidalgo County-CRS-2 (Cationic Rapid Setting)Emulsified Asphalt (All Funding Sources) Bid No. 2009-200-09-09SGS.