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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING October 4, 2011 9:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
1. Approval to create the following full-time positions:
| Slot No. | Position Title |
| 0002 | Court Reporter |
| 0003 | Court Coordinator |
| 0004 | Assistant Court Coordinator |
| 0005 | Bailiff/ Interpreter |
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of salary schedule.
Requesting permission to advertise/hire for the following vacant positions:
1. Public Defender II
2. Administrative Assistant I
Approval to submit application to Department of Energy (DOE) in order to participate in EECBG Portfolio Manager Initiative
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of commitment letter for the 2011 Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
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Action |
Program |
Slot No. |
Position Title |
Grade |
% Distribution |
| Delete | CRIM DA 080-002 |
0054 | Criminal Investigator I | 12 | 90.57% |
| DA INVEST. HB65 080-007 |
0026 | 9.43% | |||
| Create | CRIM DA 080-002 |
0095 | Assistant District Attorney II (Add Auto Allowance = $900.00) |
14 | 91.07% |
| DA INVEST. HB65 080-007 |
0071 | 8.93% | |||
| Delete | Border Prosec. Init. 080-012 |
0003 | Administrative Assistant I | 4 | 100% |
| Create | Border Prosec. Init. 080-012 |
0004 | Assistant District Attorney IV (Add Auto Allowance = $900.00) |
18 | 100% |
2. Approval of interdepartmental/intradepartmental transfers.
3. Approval of revised salary schedules.
1. City of Pharr
2. City of Mission
2. Discussion, consideration and approval from Commissioners' Court to authorize the Commissioners' Court Executive Officer to sign documents as Owner Agent.
Authorization to downgrade wireless device and service through the County's membership/participation with Contract: DIR-SDD-604 (Requisition # 202841) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Qty: | Current Plan: | Monthly Cost: | Proposed Plan: | Monthly Cost: | Notes: |
| 85 | Nationwide Talk Share 15000 Mins | $17.52 X 85 = 1,489.20 | State of TX Local Digital Choice Flat Rate $3.99 + $.08 per min | $3.99 X 85 = $339.15 | Cushion for the $.08 per minute used on all cell phones |
Authorization to purchase wireless device and service through the County's membership/participation (CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604, REQ # 203469) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Qty: | Description: | User: | Monthly Cost: | Equipment Cost: |
| 2 | Americas Choice ll 400 Natl Share | Office Use | $29.99 X 2 = $59.98 + $10.00 taxes/fees = $69.98 | $0 |
| 2 | Americas Choice ll 600 Share | Office Use | $42.99 X 2 = $85.98 + $10.00 taxes/fees = $95.98 | $0 |
1. Approval to redistribute the cost allocations to one (1) vacant Criminal Investigator I position, as listed below, effective 10/10/2011:
| Position Title | Grade | Slot No. | Dept./ Fund | Current Cost Allocation Distribution (%) |
Proposed Cost Allocation Distribution (%) |
| Criminal Investigator I | 12 | G003 | HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251) | 22.71% | 25.08% |
| G003 | HIDTA Task Force (1291) | 77.29% | 74.92% |
2. Approval of revised salary schedules.
1. Discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and Texas Department of Transportation covering Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation for the CR 229 (Mile 17 1/2 Rd) at the Drainage Ditch Creek bridge project.
2. Authority for County Judge to sign the Advance Funding Agreement.
3. Approval of 2011 interfund transfer from Precinct #1 Road & Bridge (1200) to TxDot Projects (1315) in the total amount of $5,211.02 to fund Hidalgo County's estimated share for the CR 229 (Mile 17 1/2 Rd) at the Drainage Ditch Creek bridge project.
4. Approval to pay TxDot the proportionate share ($518.40) of the estimated cost for the CR 229 (Mile 17 1/2 Rd) at the Drainage Ditch Creek bridge project.
Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds into TxDot Notes Payable in the total amount of $39,062.20.
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
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
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
b. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for Icon Enterprises, d/b/a CivicPlus with authority to enter into an annual support and maintenance agreement in the amount not to exceed $13,500.00.
b. Requesting authority to re-advertise the project using the original CC approved procurement packet.
b. Discussion and applicable action if necssary in connection with surveying, appraisal, construction materials testing and any other professional service contract(s) (samples attached herein) to clarify those Articles that state either work authorizations or purchase orders constitute notice "in writing" by the County and that no additional written document is required.
b. Acceptance and approval of final negotiated contract document (authorized for negotiations by CC on 07/12/11) including G.A.S. Enterprise's reconsideration of his best and final offer for the provision of the Construction Management Services For Design And Construction Of A New Constable Building-Precinct One, OR, in the alternative;
c. Authority to cease negotiations with the number one ranked firm;
d. Authority to commence negotiations with the number two ranked firm of Dannebaum Engineering for the provision of the Construction Management Services For Design And Construction Of A New Constable Building-Precinct One;
e. Recommendation by Hon. Celestino Avila, Constable, Precinct #1 for CC to consider and approve the "cancellation" of project management services for the project and have work assigned to County staff.
a. Certificate of Construction Completion from Valley Boring Service, LLC, reflecting the date of September 14, 2011;
b. Approval of Request for Final Payment in the amount of $73,160.00.
b. Approval of the Sole Source Declaration for Appraisal and Collection Technologies, LLC for the Data Conversion Assistance including authority to purchase services on an as needed basis commencing with the City of Hidalgo through requisition #202853 in the amount of $5,000.00;(1-1100-415-15-140-001-0-336).
b. Authority to advertise sealed competitive procurement for the purchase of: One (1) New 2012 or newer Ford Expedition fully equipped to include options as described on attached specifications or equivalent.
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the blank day of Month, 2012
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Priscilla Torres, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on MONTH DAY, 2012.
Signed this _DAY__ day of MONTH 2012
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy
