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AGENDA
CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
January 31, 2012
9:30 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 at Edinburg Council Chambers, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

 
Minutes Packet
 
1.
Roll Call
 
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.
Prayer
 
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.
Open Forum
 
6.
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"
 
B.
1.  Approval of Proclamation proclaiming February 2, 1012 as Groundhog Job Shadow Day in Hidalgo County
2.  Approval for Hidalgo County to participate in the 2012 Job Shadow Days Program
Attachments:
 
C.
Approval of Library Interlocal Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following cities: Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco.
 
D.
Request from Tropical Texas Behavioral Health seeking approval from county for construction of building in Harlingen, Texas as per Section 534.021(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Attachments:
 
E.
Health and Human Services (1100):
Requesting permission/approval of travel request for Eddie Olivarez to attend the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Issues Meeting to be held on February1-2, 2012 in Austin, Texas 
Attachments:
 
F.
DPS - Highway Patrol (1100):
Requesting permission to advertise/hire for the following:

Slot #0006 - Administrative Assistant I - Grade 4
Attachments:
 
7.
District Courts:
 
A.
District Courts & County Courts At Law (1100):

1.  139th District Court (1100):
Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0002 Court Coordinator 56,000.00 57,680.00 1,680.00
0004 Assistant Court Coordinator 53,500.00 55,640.00 2,140.00
      Total: 3,820.00

2.  275th District Court (1100):
Approval of salary adjustment for the following position:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0001 Court Coordinator 73,707.00 77,207.000 3,500.00
      Total: 3,500.00
 
3.  Auxillary Court (1100):
Approval of salary adjustment for the following position:
 
Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0004 Liaison 28,980.00 33,380.00 4,400.00
      Total: 4,400.00

4.  370th District Court (1100):
Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0002 Court Coordinator 60,100.00 62,000.00 1,900.00
0003 Assistant Coordinator 58,220.00 60,000.00 1,780.00
      Total: 3,680.00

5.  389th District Court (1100):
Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0002 Court Coordinator 70,685.00 72,185.00 1,500.00
0004 Assistant Coordinator 48,836.00 50,336.00 1,500.00
      Total: 3,000.00

6.  398th District Court (1100):
Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0002 Court Coordinator 58,930.00 60,698.00 1,768.00
0003 Court Coordinator 50,780.00 52,811.00 2,031.00
      Total: 3,799.00

7.  Indigent Defense (1100):
Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0001 Program Manager 60,821.00 70,000.00 9,179.00
0002 Compliance Monitor 47,611.00 50,000.00 2,389.00
      Total: 11,568.00

8.  430th District Court (1100):
Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0002 Court Coordinator 61,500.00 63,000.00 1,500.00
0003 Assistant Court Coordinator 40,840.00 43,000.00 2,160.00
      Total: 3,660.00

9.  County Court At Law No. 5 (1100):
Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Salary
Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Total Adjustment
0004 Court Coordinator 60,469.00 65,469.00 5,000.00
0005 Assistant Court Coordinator 43,659.00 48,659.00 5,000.00
      Total: 10,000.00

10.  Approval of intradepartmental/ interdepartmental transfers.

11.  Approval of revised salary schedules.
 
8.
Public Defender - Jaime Gonzalez:
 
A.
Public Defender (1100):
1.  Approval to create the following full-time positions:

Slot No. Position Title Grade
0012 Public Defender II 14
0013 Clerk I 01

2.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3.  Approval of the revised salary schedule.
 
9.
Constables:
 
A.
Constable Pct. #1:
Requesting approval and authorization to submit 2011 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Audit Report as requested by the Attorney General of Texas.
Attachments:
 
B.
Constable Pct. #2:
Requesting approval and authorization to submit the 2011 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Audit Report as requested by the Attorney General of Texas.
Attachments:
 
10.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program (decrease) from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in the amount of $93.30 (SHSP) and $48.93 (LEAP).

2. Approval of 2011 unappropriation of funds for the 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in the amount of $93.30 (SHSP Grant).

3. Approval of 2012 unappropriation of funds for the 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in the amount of $48.93 (LEAP Grant).
 
B.
Co. Judge (1100):
1.  Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action Slot No. Employment
Status
Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 0030 Full-time Economic Development Planner II $63,000.00
Delete 0034 Part-time Administrative Aide II $35,000.00/yr
($16.8269/hr)
Create 0035 Full-time Director, Economic Development $68,000.00
Create 0036 Full-time Clerk II $21,653.00

2.  Approval of auto allowance for slot no. 0032, vacant Economic Development Planner I position in the amount of $4,000.00.
3.  Approval of auto allowance for slot no. 0035, vacant Director, Economic Development position in the amount of $4,000.00.
4.  Approval of intradepartmental/ interdepartmental transfers. 
5.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
11.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
 
A.
Sheriff (1100)/ Jail (1100):
1. Approval of employee transfers as follows, pursuant to section 3.49 of the Civil Service Commission Rules: 

 
 
FROM
 
TO
 
Employee
No.
Position
Title
Dept. No./
Name
Slot
No.
 
Dept. No./
Name
Slot
No.
Budgeted
Salary
014001
Captain
Jail
(280-002)
0003
 
Sheriff
(280-001)
0365
$65,000.00
021849
Captain
Jail
(280-002)
0004
 
Sheriff
(280-001)
0366
$65,000.00
019836 Captain Jail
(280-002)
0005   Sheriff
(280-001)
0367 $65,000.00
2.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer. 
3.  Approval of revised salary schedules.
 
12.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
 
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
 
B.
Approval to pay invoice SC55777 dated 8/19/11 to 3M Health Information Systems in the amount of $4,532.41, for Core Grouping Software of Hospital claims, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $3,500,950.00 to the County of Hidalgo Medicaid Supplemental Program Escrow Account for Indigent Healthcare expenditures for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2012.
Attachments:
 
D.
Requesting authorization to apply for FY 12 Family Planning funding offered by the Texas Department of State Health Services.  The funding is to provide comprehensive family planning services to eligible clients in Hidalgo County.
Attachments:
 
E.
Requesting authorization to accept the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and the following school districts: 
Weslaco ISD
Progreso ISD
 
F.
Requesting authorization to submit the Texas Department of State Health Services Contractor's Request for Revision.  The purpose of this change request is to budget additional grant monies in the amount of $60,194.00 and to comply with TDSHS's policy regarding obtaining prior approval to purchase equipment items.  This CRR is related to Hidalgo County's TB Prevention & Control grant contract #2012-039064-001.
 
13.
Fire Marshal's Office - Juan Martinez:
 
A.
Requesting approval and authorization to submit 2011 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Audit Report as requested by the Attorney General of Texas.
Attachments:
 
14.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
 
A.
Discussion/Approval of Modifications to Lease Agreement for McAllen II Head Start Center
Attachments:
 
15.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
 
A.
1. Approval to authorize auto allowance for the Planning Supervisor position, slot no. 002 in the amount of $8,000.00 and pay employee no. 105899 the allowance, effective next full pay period 02/13/2012.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
B.
1. Preliminary Approval
a. El Gato Park Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Jerry Parlet)
b. Texas Estates Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Ricardo Salinas Jr.)

2. Final Approval
a. Ranchitos Commercial Unit 2 Subdivision – Pct.1 (Anthony E. Gray)
b. Juan & Felipa Serna Subdivision – Pct. 2 (Juan Serna)
c. Los Ramirez Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Santos Ramirez)
d. RBA Alamo Subdivisin – Pct. 4 (Rob Hamby)
e. Santa Cecilia – Pct.1 (Pablo Muñoz)
f. Lantana Acres No. 7 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Richard Ruppert)

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee and Variance Request
a. Palos Rojos No.2 – Pct.1 (Norberto Salinas)
 
16.
Pct. #4 - Comm. J. Palacios:
 
A.
Pct. #4- Drainage Imp. Project (1200)/ Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action Slot No. Program Position Title Budgeted
Salary
Delete 0033 124-036
Drainage Imp.
Safety Specialist $36,060.00
Create 0073 124-007
Road Maintenance
Budget Analyst II $41,120.00

2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
3.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
17.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
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).
 
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
 
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
 
4.
Requesting approval to declare as surplus numerous items and vehicles (County Owned and/or Seized) for the purpose of disposition through auction as set forth through Texas Local Gov't Code 263.152.(a)(1) and as further detailed on the Exhibit attached hereto.
 
B.
Pct. 1
 
1.
a.  Acceptance and approval of a "Professional Engineering Services" agreement with L&G Engineering Laboratory for: Professional GEO Technical Services (on an as needed basis) for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 under Contract #C-12-050-01-31; and

b. Requesting to rescind Work Authorization No. 1 for GEO Technical Services and Flexible Pavement Design For Mile 17 N. Roadway Rehabilitation and Widening Project in connection to Contract #C-11-289-11-15 approved by CC on 12-06-11; and

c.   Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 which replaces and encompasses all work authorized under WA#1 rescinded above in the amount of $25,365.96 for: GEO Technical Services and Flexible Pavement Design For Mile 17 N. Roadway Rehabilitation and Widening Project in connection to Contract #C-12-050-01-31; and

d.  Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 as submitted by L&G Engineering Laboratory in the amount of $9,829.39 for Professional  GEO Technical Services in connection to Contract C-12-050-01-31-L&G Engineering Laboratory for on-going project: The Design and Construction Of A New Constable Building In Precinct One.
 
2.
a.  Acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to Interlocal Agreement #C-11-290-10-18 between City Of Mercedes and County Of Hidalgo to assist each other in multiple projects (previously approved by CC on 10/18/11) to include the revised Exhibit "A"-"Personnel Hourly Rates"; and

b.  Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project:  provision of the "City Of Mercedes Walking Trail-Reconstruction".
 
C.
Pct. 2
 
1.
Acceptance and approval of Construction Change Order No.1 (increase) in the amount of $6,413.00 and time extension of (57) additional days with Asago Construction, contracted vendor for "El Gato Road Improvement Project" reflecting items specified on change order description, with authority for County Judge to execute document.
Attachments:
 
2.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional appraisal services;

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Appraisal Services for Precinct No. 2 services,
 
Evaluators Leonel Garza Jr Professional Services The Real Estate
Evaluator 1 100 93 83
Ranked      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (Appraisal Services) contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional services within Hidalgo County Precinct # 2.
Attachments:
 
D.
Pct. 4
 
1.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional real estate appraisal services;

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of real estate appraisal services (on an as needed basis) for Precinct No. 4 services,

 
Evaluators Leonel Garza Professional Appraisal Services The Real Estate Center, Inc.
Evaluator 1 100 97 89
Ranked      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (Appraisal Services) contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional services (on an as needed basis) within Hidalgo County Precinct # 4.
Attachments:
 
E.
WIC
 
1.
Presentation of sole bid received from Abdala Kalifa (as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein) meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County WIC Program-" Lease Office Space-City of McAllen-South" through project No.: 2012-007-12-14-SGS.
 
2.
Presentation of sole bid received as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request of Bid titled: Hidalgo County WIC Program-"Lease Office Space-Mercedes" through project No.: 2012-011-12-14-SGS.
Attachments:
 
F.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 2
 
1.
a. Requesting approval of "Supplemental Agreement No. 1" to C-CAP-08-023-09-02 between Hidalgo County and Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. to replace "Attachment A" with "Attachment A Revised" resulting in an increase of $3,220.09 in the estimated amount;

b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with a proposed fee of $3,220.09) with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. to provide material testing services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 for various Border Colonia Access Program Round III Projects.
 
G.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
 
1.
Discussion and action on a recommendation by project engineer Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. to award to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications: Saenz Utility Contractors in the amount of $213,200.40 Bid No. CAP-12-019-12-14-YSI “Road & Drainage Construction for Munoz Estates Subdivision”.
 
18.
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.
Cause No. C-3123-03-I; Hidalgo County, Texas v. Landmark Organization, L.P. et al
 
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
D.
Claim of Time Warner Cable Company
 
E.
Claim of AT&T
 
F.
Claim of Merced Flores
 
G.
Claim of Roxanna Salinas
 
H.
Claim of Hugo Rangel
 
I.
Civil Action No. 1:12-cv-12; Javier Hinojosa v. Jesse Lee Sandlin, et al
 
19.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Cause No. C-3123-03-I; Hidalgo County, Texas v. Landmark Organization, L.P. et al
 
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
D.
Claim of Time Warner Cable Company
 
E.
Claim of AT&T
 
F.
Claim of Merced Flores
 
G.
Claim of Roxanna Salinas
 
H.
Claim of Hugo Rangel
 
I.
Civil Action No. 1:12-cv-12; Javier Hinojosa v. Jesse Lee Sandlin, et al
 
20.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
21.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
22.
Adjourn