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CC REGULAR

HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
October 24, 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.
Human Services:
 
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
 
B.
Discussion, Consideration and Approval of UTMB Contract.
 
7.
Buildings & Grounds - Daniel Flores:
 
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 occuring since last agenda meeting
 
8.
Health Department - Eddie Olivarez:
 
A.
1. Requesting authorization and approval to accept the attached amended TB Elimination Grant Contract # 7460007176 2007 Att. # 01A in the amount of $344,108.00 for the period 1/1/2006 to 12/31/2006.

2. Requesting authorization and approval of the attached amended TB Elimination Grant Budget for the period 1/1/2006 to 12/31/2006 (Account # 6-1293-441-00-340-011-0).
 
9.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
1. Hold Public Hearing to consider public comments on a proposed amendment for Precinct #3 concerning recaptured and/or forfeited CDBG funds from the cities of Granjeno, Palmhurst, Palmview, Penitas and Sullivan City from Program Years 1999,2000,2001,2003,2004,2005 and 2006 in the total amount of $2,246,388.42.

2. Consideration and Approval of an amendment to the Precinct #3 CDBG workplan for recaptured and/forfeited funds
To create the following line items:
Housing Rehabilitation $ 50,000.00
Street Improvements (Penitas – Martinez & Camargo Subdivisions) $ 245,020.12
Drainage Improvements (Penitas – Camargo & Barcelona Heights Subdivisions) $ 185,701.00
Street Improvements (Palmview – Park Drive and new access road) $ 200,000.00
Water/Sewer Improvements (3 miles of reconstructed water line from Havana $1,565,667.30
Water Plant to Sullivan City and Construction of elevated water storage tank on $2,246388,42
El Pinto Road)
 
10.
Colonia Access Program - Agapito Vargas:
 
A.
Discussion and possible action for approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between City of San Juan and County of Hidalgo under Border Colonia Access Program Round II for Primavera I Subdivision.
 
11.
County Judge's Office - Aurora Hernandez:
 
A.
Discussion, consideration and possible action on correspondence received from the Rio Grande Valley Health Services District (RGVHSD) Board requesting:
     1.  Hidalgo County convey State Tobacco Settlement Funds in the amount of $750,441.50 to the RGVHSD
     2.  Monthly financial reports from Hidalgo County to be conveyed to the fiscal agent for the RGVHSD concerning the expenditures and revenues related to the provision of indigent health care

     3.  Discussion, consideration, and possible action to receive and accept the RGVHSD Independent Financial Audit Report from inception (February 19, 2002) to August 31, 2005 at the request of the RGVHSD
 
B.
Discussion, consideration, and action regarding request from Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority for $5,000.00 in order to meet financial obligations prior to January 1, 2007.
 
12.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
 
A.
1. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
    Goolie Meadows Subdivision Phase I – Pct. 1 (Tim Gearhart)
    La Frontera Estates Subdivision Phase 2 – Pct. 1 (Allen Cohrs)

2. FINAL APPROVAL
    Cowboy Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Manuel Rodriguez)
    Sauceda Acres Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Juan Sauceda)
    Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Subdivision No. 11 – Pct. 4 (J.L.Salinas)
    Davis Ranchettes Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Daniel Moffatt) 
    Huisache Acres No. 6 - Pct. 1 (RHTJ Properties)
 
13.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
 
A.
Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer to the County's Surplus Department for Proper Disposition
 
14.
Auditor's Office - Ray Eufracio:
 
A.
Requesting approval of the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office 2007 Budget and Salary Schedule.
 
15.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Handy:
 
A.
1. Discussion, consideration and action to increase vacant slot:

*Truck Driver III  Slot No. 121-005-035 from $19,658.00 to $23,000.00 (an increase of $3,342.00)

2.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
16.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Garza:
 
A.
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Pharr and Hidalgo County Pct. #4 for Owassa Rd. Project between Frontage 281 & "I" Rd.
 
17.
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 
 
A.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
New Hidalgo County Jail
 
Total Inmate Population: __________
Physical Count: __________
Males (in house): __________
Females (in house): __________
Out of County Facility: __________
La Villa: __________
Brooks Co. __________
Frio: __________
Federal Prisoners: __________
Other (n/c): __________
Adj./Sentenced to TDC: __________
Total Paper Ready TDC: __________
No. Over 45 Days: __________
Pending Paperwork/Courts: __________
Pending Charges/Courts: __________
 
2.
Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the "Housing of Inmates"
 
3.
New Adult Detention Facility and Law Enforcement Center Projects:
 
         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
 
4.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
 
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with County-owned building and property, fka, the Kmart Property: 
        a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department 
        b) other related items
 
5.
Approval of Request for Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $610,490.90 from Joe Williamson Construction Co., Inc., awarded contractor for the "Renovation of the Hidalgo County building formerly know as the K-mart Building" and as recommended for payment by project architect Luis A. Figueroa, AIA. C-06-092-07-25.
 
6.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
 
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with construction of a new facility to house the Hidalgo County Adult Probation Dept.:
       a)  General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department 
       b)  Other related items 
 
7.
a) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code,  Section 262.024(a), (4) a professional service with Hinojosa Engineering for the provision of civil engineering services in connection with additional services including but not limited to: Utility Improvements (Water & Sewer) & Paving & Drainage Improvements for the New Adult Probation Department building and as recommended by project architect, Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects

b) Requesting authority to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Contract (subject to legal review) with Hinojosa Engineering, Inc.for: Utility Improvements (Water & Sewer) & Paving & Drainage Improvements for the New Adult Probation Department building.

c) Requesting approval of Change Order No.3 (Utility Improvements-Water & Sewer) in connection with the "Construction of the New Adult Probation Facility" for the amount of $                      from the contracted vendor, Descon Construction L.P. ,and as recommended by project architect, Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects and with authority for County Judge to execute document. C#05-026-10-26
 
8.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
 
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with construction of a new Hon Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Detention Facility: 
        a)  General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department 
        b   Other related items 
 
9.
Recommending approval of contract (subject to legal review) with Kitchen Resources, L.P. dba STEPCO Restaurant Supply, for the purchase of Food Service Equipment for the new "Juvenile Justice Center -Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr." as approved by Commissioners' Court on September 12, 2006.
 
10.
A. Presentation for consideration, discussion and acceptance of qualifications/proposals received from Valley Association for Independent Living (VAIL) and A Sign Language Company in response to the RFQ/P for "Qualified Interpreting Services" for Hidalgo County for the purpose of Commissioner's Court ranking the responses as "qualified" in order to proceed to negotiate a contract; and (if approved)

B. Requesting authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a final contract with (vendors) for "Qualified Interpreting Services".
 
11.
Presentation for discussioon, considerationand approval for Hidalgo County to exercise the option to renew for an additional one (1) year term (as provided in contract) with Arguindegui Oil Company for Gasoline, On & Off Highway Diesel Fuel.
 
12.
Recommending award of  bid and approval of contract  (subject to legal review) for: Bid No. 2006-266-09-27-VYG-Hidalgo County-Mats, Dust Mops, & Shop Rags-Janitorial Services", to low bidder meeting all requirements and specifications.
 
13.
Requesting authority to award bid and approval of contract to bidder meeting all requirements/specifications for "Lease of Office Space for Hidalgo County JP 2 Place 2" project.
 
14.
Requesting authority to exercise the (6) Six Month extension as provided in current contract for "MS-1 Emulsified Asphalt" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with Performance Grade Asphalt     Effective: 10/25/06 - 04/25/07Current Contract # C-06-141-04-25
 
15.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval to utilize Comdata Fuel Cards through their awarded contract with State Council of Competitive Government under Texas Building and Procurement Commission's (TBPC) Cooperative Program for use by departments under "emergency situations" or travel outside the County inasmuch as this fuel card is at pump pricing.
 
16.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County to exercise the option to renew for an additional one (1) year term  (as provided in contract) with Minyard Auto Supply for Non-OEM Automotive Parts & Supplies.
 
17.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval for Hidaglo County to exercise the option to renew for an additional one (1) year term (as provided in contract) with Burton Auto Supply for Non-OEM Automotive Parts & Supplies.
 
18.
Presentation for discussion, acceptance, and approval of the final negotiated contract (subject to legal review) with "Lava Concepts & Consulting" for "RFP NO: 2006-338-08-27-VYG-Hidalgo County - Time Clock (Equipment and Installation).
 
19.
A.  Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County to exercise the option to renew for additional one (1) year term (as stated in contract) with Mutual Of Omaha for:  Third Party Administrator (TPA) and Individual  & Aggregate Stop Loss For Self-Funded Medical Plan, at the same rates, terms and conditions.

B.  Requesting approval to cancel current  RFP NO: 2006-345-10-25-VYG-Part I:  Third Party Administrator (TPA) and Part II:  Individual  & Agrregate Stop Loss For Self-Funded Medical Plan Project (previously approved by CC to advertise on 09/12/06).
 
20.
A.  Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy, presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of new applications and/or re-applications of Cellular Phone Request Forms for cellular phones/services and wireless data cards for the following elected official(s), department head(s), program director(s) and employee(s) with positions as indicated and further detailed in "Exhibit A" attached hereto:

B.  Ratification of applications for cellular phone service request form(s) on activated cellular phone services only (10-17-06) inasmuch as requesting department(s) were Judicial and/or Law Enforcement related  and as further detailed in "Exhibit B" attached hereto: 
 
B.
Prct. 1
 
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion acceptance and approval of WORK AUTHORIZATION #1 in the amount of $ 4,084.05 with L & G ENGINEERING LABORATORY, LLC. for "CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR THE MILE 20 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT" -HIDALGO COUNTY PCT. 1,in connection with Contract No. C-06-308-07-03.
 
2.
A.  Presentation for consideration, discussion acceptance and approval of WORK AUTHORIZATION  #1 in the amount of $ 5,000.00 with LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES LLC for  appraisal reports that will consist of approximately five (5) individual parcels for the "FM 1422 BRIDGE PROJECT"-HIDALGO COUNTY PCT. 1 in connection with Contract No. C-06-218-09-19.

B.  Presentation for consideration, discussion acceptance and approval of WORK AUTHORIZATION  #2 in the amount of $ 5,000.00 with LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES LLC for appraisal reports that will consist of approximately five (5) individual parcels for the "FM 88 OUTFALL PROJECT"-HIDALGO COUNTY PCT. 1 in connection with Contract No. C-06-218-09-19.
 
3.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 0607 in the amount of $ 1,026.71 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 "Various R&B and C.I.P. Projects (Belinda Street)"
 
C.
Prct. 2
 
1.
Requesting approval of a "Certificate of Construction Completion" with S & G Paving Company, reflecting the completion date of August 28, 2006 in connection with "Construction of McColl Rd Widening" (Contract # C-04-299-11-16)and as accepted & recommended by project engineer, R Gutierrez Engineering Corp.with authority for County Judge to execute document
 
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approfal of Request for Payment in the amount of $479.16 from, R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp., Project Engineer for "South I Rd Bridge Replacement Project" with authority to issue manual check after review, audit and processing procedureds completed.
 
D.
Prct. 3:
 
1.
Requesting authority to purchase through the Inter Local Agreement with Buyboard, Philpott Motor Co, 
with specifications attached hereto and as requested (6-384) by Precinct 3 for:

One New Model V6 Long Bed Pickup Truck  .................. $ 13,239.00
                                                                      Fee ........... $
      400.00
                                                                       Total .......  $ 13,639.00        
 
E.
Buildings & Grounds
 
1.
Presentation of a report  by Daniel Flores, Director, Hidalgo County Department of  Buildings & Grounds for discusison. consideration and action/approvals  necessary including,  but not limited to, the following: 
 a) Temporary condensers/chillers through County's contrated vendor "TOROMOUNT";

 b) Approval of special pricing option on temporary condensers/chillers from contrated vendor "TOROMOUNT";
 
 c) Timelines on delivery and installation of new replacement condensers/chillers through York/Johnson Controls
 
F.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
Requesting authority to re-advertise due to no bids meeting specifications and/or  requirements for "Services and Maintenance to the Adult Detention Electronics System" project.
 
G.
Adult Probation
 
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance and approval to solicit proposals from 
Centennial and Jamail (awarded area job order contractors (AJOC) through the County's 
participation membership with TCPN & TASB) for the provision of labor and materials for:
a)  Domestic Sewer
b)  Water/Back-flow Preventer
c)  Curb and Gutter
d)  Sidewalks
 
2.
Approval of Request for payment Application No. 9 in the ammount of $212,060.00 from Descon Construction contracted vendor for Construction of the New Adult Probation Facility Contract No. C-05-026-11-08 PO No. 558845 and certified for payment by project architect, ROFA Architects contract No. C-04-303-11-09  PO No. 556501.  (5-026)
 
H.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
Damages and on-going county efforts to address emergency situation/conditions resulting from torrential rains and flooding
 
I.
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 contrators (improved property) or option contracts with authortiy for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge to execute necessary/required document(s).
 
18.
Budget & Management - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2006; DELEGATING CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY JUDGE, OR HIS DESIGNEE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTIONS 1207.007 AND 1207.008; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX; AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT, EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AND TRUST AGREEMENT, THE SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL SECURITIES, AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH BONDS AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO.
 
B.
Discussion, consideration and approval to proceed with the Get2Work Project Work-site Agreement as presented by the Good Samaritan Community Services Workforce Business Resource Center
 
C.
Discussion, consideration and action regarding compensation of Constable Pct. #5
 
D.
Discussion, consideration and action modifying Engagement Letter between Jamie Nielson, Attorney at Law, Atlas & Hall, LLP. and Hidalgo County as it pertains to billing for services rendered by Jamie Nielson, Attorney at Law for Hidalgo County
 
 
E.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to apply the monthly one-dollar ($1) per participant charge by the County's TPA - National Plan Administrators (NPA).

 
F.
Requesting authorization to appropriate $750,000.00 to Pct. 4 - Sanitation as an Emergency expenditure in accordance with Section 111.041 (b) - Texas Local Government Code to fund expenditures authorized in the Emergency Meeting (Declaration of Emergency due to flooding) of September 26, 2006.
 
G.
Inter-Fund Transfer - C.O., 2006 to Capital Outlay ($400,000.00)
 
H.
Inter-Departmental Transfer - Co. Wide Adm. to PBX Telephone ($11,000.00)
 
I.
Fire Marshall
 
J.
Inter-Departmental Transfer - Co. Wide Adm. to Courthouse Parking Lot ($2,085.75)
 
K.
Inter-Departmental Transfer - Co. Wide Adm. to Constable Pct. 4 ($5,000.00)
 
L.
Approval of Inter-Departmental Transfer - Co. Wide Adm. to Constable Pct. 4 ($560.26)
 
M.
Inter-Departmental Transfer - Co. Wide Adm. to Purchasing Dept. ($10,000.00)
 
N.
Inter-Departmental Transfer - Pct. # 3 Road & Bridge ($38,311.35)
 
O.
Approval of Interdepartmental transfer - Pct #3 CAP
 
P.
Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $ 544,771.94 to the Hidalgo County Health Insurance claims bank account for Health Insurance claims for the following periods:

                     October 03 thru October 09, 2006                                     $ 321,148.62
                     October 10 thru October 16, 2006                                     $ 223,623.32
                                                                                                         $ 544,771.94

Approval of wire transfer to cover the claims paid.
 
Q.
Discussion, consideration and action on group plan G000970A Appeal - Ref. Case XXX-XX-9250
 
R.
Acceptance of Cashier's Check #8405675 from Raul Alcala to settle damages to County Vehicle (Sheriff Dept.)
 
S.
Appropriation of Funds - 2005 Homeland Security Grant Program ($202,097.00)
 
T.
Approval of intradepartmental transfer - Probate Court
 
U.
Approval of Interdepartmental Transfer - IT Department
 
19.
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
 
20.
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
 
21.
Closed Session:
 
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
22.
Open Session:
 
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
23.
Adjourn