CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
August 25, 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:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
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. CCD-0009-A; State of Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas vs. GKS Investments, LLC, Arcelia Norma Flores a/k/a Arcelia Flores, Sandra F. Gonzalez and Texas State Bank (as Lienholder); in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Hidalgo County, Texas.
E.
Cecilia Suarez v. Hidalgo County, Texas
F.
Sylvia Cantu Perez v. Hidalgo County, Texas
7.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
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. CCD-0009-A; State of Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas vs. GKS Investments, LLC, Arcelia Norma Flores a/k/a Arcelia Flores, Sandra F. Gonzalez and Texas State Bank (as Lienholder); in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Hidalgo County, Texas.
E.
Cecilia Suarez v. Hidalgo County, Texas
F.
Sylvia Cantu Perez v. Hidalgo County, Texas
8.
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
9.
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
10.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
1. 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."
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
B.
Requesting permission from the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to use the Hidalgo County Square Parking lot on December 5, 2009 for "Night of Lights Parade"
C.
Courthouse Security:
Approval of the following claim/invoices for services rendered to the Courthouse Security Personnel with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Approval of the following claim/invoices for services rendered to the Courthouse Security Personnel with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Atomic Energy | 09207155 | 06/30/09 | 249.08 |
D.
Right of Way:
Discussion, consideration, and approval of License Agreement between Hidalgo County Pct. #2 and De Zavala Group.
Discussion, consideration, and approval of License Agreement between Hidalgo County Pct. #2 and De Zavala Group.
E.
1. Status update regarding Interlocal Agreement and Subsidiary Agreement between County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and matters related thereto.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Interlocal Agreement Between County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
3. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Subsidiary Agreement Between County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (including sale or lease of personal and real property).
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Interlocal Agreement Between County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
3. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Subsidiary Agreement Between County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (including sale or lease of personal and real property).
11.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
1. Consideration for approval the County's continued participation in the Hidalgo County Medicaid UPL.
2. Consideration for approval the Order Approving Participation in Medicaid Upper Payment Limit Program.
3. Consideration for approval and authorization for the County Judge to execute an Amendment to the current Hidalgo County Affiliation Agreement and the Certification of Governmental Entity Participation, consistent with the State's rules for private hosptial Medicaid UPL programs.
2. Consideration for approval the Order Approving Participation in Medicaid Upper Payment Limit Program.
3. Consideration for approval and authorization for the County Judge to execute an Amendment to the current Hidalgo County Affiliation Agreement and the Certification of Governmental Entity Participation, consistent with the State's rules for private hosptial Medicaid UPL programs.
C.
1. Requesting approval to accept the attached FY 2010 Immunization Contract #2010-032040, Attachment #001, in the amount of $649,320.00 for the period 9/1/2009 to 8/31/2010.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Immunization - Grant Contract.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Immunization - Grant Program Income.
4. Requesting approval of the attached Immunization Contract Budget and Salary Schedules for the period 9/1/2009 to 8/31/2010 (Account #9-1293-441-00-340-012-0).
5. Requesting approval of the attached Immunization Contract Program Income Budget in the amount of $140,568.82 for the period 9/1/2009 to 8/31/2010 (Account #9-1293-441-00-340-012-0).
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Immunization - Grant Contract.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Immunization - Grant Program Income.
4. Requesting approval of the attached Immunization Contract Budget and Salary Schedules for the period 9/1/2009 to 8/31/2010 (Account #9-1293-441-00-340-012-0).
5. Requesting approval of the attached Immunization Contract Program Income Budget in the amount of $140,568.82 for the period 9/1/2009 to 8/31/2010 (Account #9-1293-441-00-340-012-0).
12.
Emergency Services Division - Tony Pena:
A.
Fire Marshal's Office:
Discussion and approval of the following 2009 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement:
1. Donna Fire Department
Discussion and approval of the following 2009 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement:
1. Donna Fire Department
13.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
A.
Discussion, consideration and approval to extend existing cellular phone services until December 31, 2009.
14.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and approval of contracts for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
1. (1) Unit in the Countywide area in the amount of $42,000.00 to GMH Construction.
2. (1) Unit in the City of Weslaco in the amount of $34,900.00 to De Leon Construction.
1. (1) Unit in the Countywide area in the amount of $42,000.00 to GMH Construction.
2. (1) Unit in the City of Weslaco in the amount of $34,900.00 to De Leon Construction.
B.
The Urban County Program, on behalf of Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract with Javier Hinojosa Engineering (highest ranked firm), in the amount of $42,317.63 for the Year 21 (2008) Precinct No. 3 street improvements.
15.
Office of the County Judge:
A.
Update on construction timeline and awarded contracts for IBWC Levees - Commissioner Ruth
16.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. Preliminary Approval of Subdivision Plat
Amistad Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Pablo Munoz)
2. Final Approval of Subdivision Plat with Financial Guarantee
ECISD Middle School No. 6 –Pct. 4 (Edinburg CISD)
3. Appointment of Member for the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board
Jack McClelland - Judge
Amistad Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Pablo Munoz)
2. Final Approval of Subdivision Plat with Financial Guarantee
ECISD Middle School No. 6 –Pct. 4 (Edinburg CISD)
3. Appointment of Member for the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board
Jack McClelland - Judge
17.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
Discussion/Approval to Submit the Child and Adult Care Food Program - Child Care Centers Application
B.
Discussion/Approval of Request to enter into a Service for Five (5) Motorola ic502 Flip Phones with 1000 Minutes per Phone with Sprint through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation in the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
C.
Discussion/Approval to purchase quality food supplies, commodities, kitchen supplies, kitchen equipment, janitorial supplies, uniforms and services through the Hidalgo County Head Start program's membership/participation in the Region One education services center Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative (CNP-STC)
18.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
WIC- New Food Pkg.(NFP) Grant (1292):
1. Approval to accept grant award for the New Food Package (NFP) Rollout Program grant for fiscal year 2009 (September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009).
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the New Food Package (NFP) grant in the amount of $160,868.15 for fiscal year 2009.
3. Approval to appropriate NFP Budget as per Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Hidalgo County WIC
Department New Food Package (NFP) grant in the amount of $160,868.15 for fiscal year 2009.
4. Approval of salary schedule
1. Approval to accept grant award for the New Food Package (NFP) Rollout Program grant for fiscal year 2009 (September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009).
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the New Food Package (NFP) grant in the amount of $160,868.15 for fiscal year 2009.
3. Approval to appropriate NFP Budget as per Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Hidalgo County WIC
Department New Food Package (NFP) grant in the amount of $160,868.15 for fiscal year 2009.
4. Approval of salary schedule
19.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
Approval to accept grant period extension for the Border Security Equipment and Technology Program (BSET) grant with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Office of the Governor. New termination date is December 31, 2009.
B.
Sheriff's Office - OCDETF:
1. Approval to de-obligate remaining balance of $2,354.52 in OCDETF (SW-TXS-0621) overtime grant (Account #9-1284-421-00-280-045-9-131) and transfer amount to OCDETF (SW-TX-0662) overtime grant (Account #9-1284-421-00-280-061-9-131).
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF (SW-TXS-0662).
1. Approval to de-obligate remaining balance of $2,354.52 in OCDETF (SW-TXS-0621) overtime grant (Account #9-1284-421-00-280-045-9-131) and transfer amount to OCDETF (SW-TX-0662) overtime grant (Account #9-1284-421-00-280-061-9-131).
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF (SW-TXS-0662).
20.
Pct. #1 - Comm. Handy:
A.
Discussion and consideration regarding funding request for Mile 2 West road improvements.
21.
Tax Office - Armando Barrera:
A.
1. Submission of 2009 effective and rollback tax rates.
2. Discussion of 2009 planning calendar.
3. Discussion of 2009 tax rates.
4. Record vote on proposed 2009 tax rate and schedule two (2) public hearings if proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rates.
2. Discussion of 2009 planning calendar.
3. Discussion of 2009 tax rates.
4. Record vote on proposed 2009 tax rate and schedule two (2) public hearings if proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rates.
22.
Budget & Management - Raul Silguero Jr.:
A.
Interdepartmental transfers:
1.
Pct. #3 R&B (1203):
Approval of 2009 interdepartmental transfer within Precinct #3 R&B fund (1203) from Pct 3 Drainage Improvement Project (program 049) to Pct 3 P/U Rd (program 005) in the amount of $207,227.69 to fund expected expenditures.
Approval of 2009 interdepartmental transfer within Precinct #3 R&B fund (1203) from Pct 3 Drainage Improvement Project (program 049) to Pct 3 P/U Rd (program 005) in the amount of $207,227.69 to fund expected expenditures.
2.
Pct. #3 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2009 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Administration (1100) to Pct 3 Sanitation (1100) in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund expected expenditures.
Approval of 2009 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Administration (1100) to Pct 3 Sanitation (1100) in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund expected expenditures.
B.
Interfund transfers:
1.
Refunding Bonds Series 2009 (1440):
a. Approval of 2009 interfund transfer from Notes Payable (1401) and Certificate of Obligations Series 1998 (1428) to Refunding Bonds Series 2009 (1440) in the amounts of $10,130.76 and $60,772.06 (respectively) for current interest expenditures.
b. Approval of 2009 appropriation of funds to refunding bond series 2009 (1440) in the amount of $35,343.33.
a. Approval of 2009 interfund transfer from Notes Payable (1401) and Certificate of Obligations Series 1998 (1428) to Refunding Bonds Series 2009 (1440) in the amounts of $10,130.76 and $60,772.06 (respectively) for current interest expenditures.
b. Approval of 2009 appropriation of funds to refunding bond series 2009 (1440) in the amount of $35,343.33.
C.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
Pct. #3 R&B (1203):
Approval to deobligate funds from Precinct #3 Road & Bridge (1203) in the amount of $1,074.31.
Approval to deobligate funds from Precinct #3 Road & Bridge (1203) in the amount of $1,074.31.
D.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
a. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the continuation of the Public Defender's Office as a department under the direction of Commissioner's Court upon the termination of the Public Defender's Grant.
b. Discussion, consideration, and creation of an Advisory Board for the Public Defender's Department and appointment of Board Members.
c. Approval to fund the Public Defender's Department entirely from General Fund upon the termination of the Public Defender's Grant.
d. Approval of revised salary schedule.
b. Discussion, consideration, and creation of an Advisory Board for the Public Defender's Department and appointment of Board Members.
c. Approval to fund the Public Defender's Department entirely from General Fund upon the termination of the Public Defender's Grant.
d. Approval of revised salary schedule.
23.
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 (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4.
Acceptance and Approval of proposal from ThyssenKrupp Elevator through the County's participation/membership with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for the "Modernization of Elevators at the Old Administration Building" in the amount of $376,855.00 as further detailed and described on the document attached hereto with authority to process requisition when submitted-Project #09-071B-MSS.
5.
Approval to pay invoice #s B235734-IN for $93.75 with date of 02/19/2009 & #B238122-IN for $85.40 with date of 04/10/2009 from Arguendigui Oil Co.
6.
Acceptance and approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the following contracted vendors:
a. Raba-Kistner Consultants-contract #C-08-315-09-23/Work Authorization No.2-approved by CC 12/09/2008); Work Authorization No.3-approved by CC 02/17/2009:
Inv. # Inv. Date Amount Project Name
018669 11/12/2008 $516.95 McColl Rd Levee Improvement
018768 12/12/2008 $1,604.46 McColl Rd Levee Improvement
018889 01/14/2009 $636.02 McColl Rd Levee Improvement
019061 03/06/2009 $2,948.91 McColl Rd 72-Inch Siphone Project
b. Millennium Engineers Group-contract #C-08-316-10-28/Work Authorization No.3 approved by CC 03/03/2009):
Inv. # Inv. Date Amount Project Name
09M21-1 04/29/2009 $768.00 Tower Road Drainage Project
a. Raba-Kistner Consultants-contract #C-08-315-09-23/Work Authorization No.2-approved by CC 12/09/2008); Work Authorization No.3-approved by CC 02/17/2009:
Inv. # Inv. Date Amount Project Name
018669 11/12/2008 $516.95 McColl Rd Levee Improvement
018768 12/12/2008 $1,604.46 McColl Rd Levee Improvement
018889 01/14/2009 $636.02 McColl Rd Levee Improvement
019061 03/06/2009 $2,948.91 McColl Rd 72-Inch Siphone Project
b. Millennium Engineers Group-contract #C-08-316-10-28/Work Authorization No.3 approved by CC 03/03/2009):
Inv. # Inv. Date Amount Project Name
09M21-1 04/29/2009 $768.00 Tower Road Drainage Project
7.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151 (1), approval to declare as "Salvage Property" (for the purposes of destruction), including authority to removed the following detailed items from HIDTA inventory:
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Asset No.
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Description
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Acquired Date
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Serial No.
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25144
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2 ITEMS TX-788 PAGER / TX-2100
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06/02/1992
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222486190
|
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28417
|
PANASONIC-AG-6024 TIME LAPSE VCR
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12/29/1994
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E4TA00122
|
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28418
|
PANASONIC KS 202 VIDEO SYSTEM LEA
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12/29/1994
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250221
|
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34422
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UNITEL 2000 CELL INTELIG SYSTEM
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02/22/2000
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289279
|
|
34423
|
DIGITAL NOISE FILTER U-2000D
|
02/22/2000
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289279
|
|
none
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FOXBAT AUDIO SURVEILLANCE DEVICE
|
Transferred from Cameron County
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|
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none
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VIDEO INVESTIGATOR KIT
|
Transferred from Cameron County
|
|
8.
a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $45,000.00 and Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $18,000.00 with Hon. Rolando L. Rios and Associates, PLLC to provide consulting services for the Re-districting Plan project through Contract No. C-09-145-08-18.
b. Approval to substitute amended attachment B of original contract (which clearly details calendar tasks).
b. Approval to substitute amended attachment B of original contract (which clearly details calendar tasks).
B.
Pct. 2
1.
a. Approval to execute a professional engineering services contract with Sam Engineering & Surveying Inc. for Border Colonia Access Program Round III projects Morningside South and Aldamas I & II Subdivisions for "Preliminary, Design, and Construction Phase Services" for Precinct No. 2 as approved for negotiations on CC 07/28/09;
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization #1 (with a proposed fee of $80,664.20) with Sam Engineering & Surveying to provide engineer services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 for Border Colonia Access Program Projects for Round III: Morningside South and Aldamas I & II Subdivisions subject to TXDOT concurrence.
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization #1 (with a proposed fee of $80,664.20) with Sam Engineering & Surveying to provide engineer services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 for Border Colonia Access Program Projects for Round III: Morningside South and Aldamas I & II Subdivisions subject to TXDOT concurrence.
2.
Acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for construction material testing services to reflect correction of items inadvertantly omitted or included in original approved document. C-08-315-09-23
C.
Pct. 3
1.
Requesting approval of invoices submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., project engineer for the following:
a. Invoice #11323124 - $135,707.00 for project: "FM 681 from FM 2221 to SH 107"-C-09-192-06-08; and,
b. Invoice #11323125 - $66,948.20 for project: "FM 681 from FM 2221/FM492: FM 681 to FM 364"-C-09-192A-06-08.
a. Invoice #11323124 - $135,707.00 for project: "FM 681 from FM 2221 to SH 107"-C-09-192-06-08; and,
b. Invoice #11323125 - $66,948.20 for project: "FM 681 from FM 2221/FM492: FM 681 to FM 364"-C-09-192A-06-08.
2.
Request acceptance and approval of Contractor's Application for Final Payment #4 in the amount of $25,615.90 which includes retainage payable to Herrera & Hunt, Inc. for Project #2008-119-OGG as reviewed by auditors and pursuant to action taken on 07/28/09 regarding project completion forms as requested by Texas Parks & Wildlife have been approved.
D.
Pct. 4
1.
Acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for construction material testing services to reflect correction of items inadvertently omitted or included in original approved document. (C-CAP-08-025-09-20)
2.
Approval of proposal received from "VF IMAGEWEAR, INC." awarded vendor through our membership/participation with TXMAS Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract TXMAS #6-84070, in the amount of $10,006.14 for "Purchase of Employee Uniforms" Project #2009-204-08-25-otm including authority to continue to utilize this TXMAS contract for purchases of uniforms.
E.
HIDTA
1.
Approval to remove the following fixed assets from the HIDTA inventory list:
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Asset No.
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Description
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Acquired Date
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25247
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DTK FEAT 3331-486 33 MHZ TOWER
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07/31/1992
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30211
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SKU-DELL LATIFUDE NOTEBOOK 12.1 SVGA
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07/23/1996
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30511
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DIMENSION XPS P133 MINI TOWER
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12/17/1996
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31729
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LAPTOP COMPUTER
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06/29/1999
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34829
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DELL XPS T700 MHZ-MINITOWER
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06/20/2000
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34830
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DELL XPS T700MHZ-MINI TOWER
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06/20/2000
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38959
|
PENTIUM 4, 1.7 GHZ SUPER XGA+
|
11/12/2002
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F.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
Recommending award of bid to the lowest bidder, Texas Association of Local Health Officials (TALHO), meeting all specifications/requirements, terms and conditions as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - Health Department - "One New Mobile Communication Unit" - Bid No. 2009-309-08-17-YZV.
2.
Acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between the Texas A&M University through its Texas Engineering Extension Services (referred as TEEX) and County of Hidalgo, Texas.
3.
Recommending award of bid to bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department-"One (1) Personal Hygiene Trailer" Bid No. 2009-308-08-19-ERT.
4.
a. Presentation of scoring grid for proposal response(s) received (for the purpose of ranking and award by Commissioners Court) for RFP No. 2009-341-08-21-YZV-"Syndromic Surveillance System Project, Region 11"-Hidalgo County's Department of Health & Human Services;
b. Due to grant time constraints, approval to utilize and issue a Purchase Order, as opposed to a contract with the awarded vendor ___________________(#1 Ranked) for RFP No. 2009-341-08-21-YZV for syndromic surveillance system-Hidalgo County Health Department and thus meet the grant deadline of August 31, 2009.
b. Due to grant time constraints, approval to utilize and issue a Purchase Order, as opposed to a contract with the awarded vendor ___________________(#1 Ranked) for RFP No. 2009-341-08-21-YZV for syndromic surveillance system-Hidalgo County Health Department and thus meet the grant deadline of August 31, 2009.
G.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 1
1.
Acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and L & G Engineering Laboratory, LLC for construction material testing services to reflect correction of items inadvertently omitted or included in original approved document. (C-CAP-08-022-09-02)
H.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 2
1.
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization #2 (with a proposed fee of $20,675.95) with DOS Logistics, Inc. provide engineer services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 for Border Colonia Access Program Projects for Round III: El Mesquite Subdivision subject to TXDOT concurrence.
2.
Acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for construction material testing services to reflect correction of items inadvertently omitted or included in original approved document. (C-CAP-08-023-09-02)
3.
Acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for construction material testing services to reflect correction of items inadvertently omitted or included in original approved document. (C-CAP-08-023A-09-02)
I.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
1.
Recommendation by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, to award to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications: Total Commitment, LLC in the amount of $104,309.12 for Bid No. CAP-09-286-07-15-YSI "Road & Drainage Construction For Basham No. 18 Subdivision" subject to TXDOT concurrence.
2.
Acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to the current service contract, between Hidalgo County and L & G Engineering Laboratory, LLC for construction material testing services to reflect correction of items inadvertently omitted or included in original approved document. (C-CAP-08-024-09-02)
J.
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)
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Adjourn