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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING March 20, 2012 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 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
Attachments:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
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.
Texas AgriLife Extension:
Requesting authorization for Bradley Cowan to travel to Fort Worth, TX to attend the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Annual Convention on 03/29/2012-04/01/2012.
Requesting authorization for Bradley Cowan to travel to Fort Worth, TX to attend the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Annual Convention on 03/29/2012-04/01/2012.
Attachments:
C.
Discussion, consideration and action certifying and approving Advocacy Resource Center for Housing (ARCH) efforts to conduct ESG emergency shelter activities and authorize the County Judge to sign Texas 2012 ESG Application Attachment 7-9.
Attachments:
6.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #1:
Presentation and discussion of 2011 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
Presentation and discussion of 2011 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
Attachments:
B.
Constable Pct. #3:
Approval of appointment of the Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, as per Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012:
Deputy Constable Howard Hawbaker
Deputy Constable Conrado Martinez
Deputy Constable James Olivarez
Deputy Constable Miguel Rodriguez
Deputy Constable Reynaldo Trevino
Approval of appointment of the Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, as per Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012:
Deputy Constable Howard Hawbaker
Deputy Constable Conrado Martinez
Deputy Constable James Olivarez
Deputy Constable Miguel Rodriguez
Deputy Constable Reynaldo Trevino
Attachments:
7.
County Judge's Office:
A.
1. Report from the Rio South Texas Economic Council
2. Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004
3. Approval of 2012 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $30,000.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
2. Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004
3. Approval of 2012 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $30,000.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
B.
Update on the status of the 2010 Census Litigation from the engaged lawyers Rolando Rios and Jose Garza.
C.
Discussion, consideration, and approval of Letter of Support for the establishment of a special purpose subzone for TST NA Trim, LLC.
Attachments:
8.
County Courts at Law:
A.
County Court At Law No. 1 (1100):
1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time Court Clerk position, slot no. T006, budgeted salary $31,200.00/ $15.00 per hr, for 3 months.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time Court Clerk position, slot no. T006, budgeted salary $31,200.00/ $15.00 per hr, for 3 months.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
9.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
Authorization and approval to apply for the 2012 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) grant with the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Department of Justice.
Attachments:
B.
Approval to appropriate $165,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228).
Attachments:
10.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
11.
Emergency Management - Oscar Montoya:
A.
Pursuant to fuel policy, requesting approval to reimburse EMC Oscar D. Montoya in the amount of $50.00 for the purchase of fuel to his county assigned vehicle.
Attachments:
B.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program from the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $5,015.32.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program
3. Approval of the 2012 appropriation of funds for the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program from the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $5,015.32.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program
3. Approval of the 2012 appropriation of funds for the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program from the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $5,015.32.
Attachments:
12.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Requesting authorization for First National Bank to close the following account:
| ACCOUNT # | BALANCE | |
| Home Program | 14010135 | $0.00 |
Attachments:
B.
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1’s proposed budget and program amendment for Fiscal Years 18, 20, 21, 23 & 24 (2005, 2007,2008, 2010 & 2011)original work plans utilizing recaptured and forfeited funds. Will delete and decrease some activities to create new activities and will also add Mile 2 ¾ E. (aka Saenz Ave.) to their FY 2007 & 2008 Street Improvements activity.
2. Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. The proposed amendment for Fiscal Years 18, 20, 21, 23 & 24 (2005, 2007, 2008, 2010 & 2011) original work plans utilizing recaptured and forfeited funds. Will delete and decrease some activities to create new activities and will also add Mile 2 ¾ E. (aka Saenz Ave.) to their FY 2007 & 2008 Street Improvements activity.
2. Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. The proposed amendment for Fiscal Years 18, 20, 21, 23 & 24 (2005, 2007, 2008, 2010 & 2011) original work plans utilizing recaptured and forfeited funds. Will delete and decrease some activities to create new activities and will also add Mile 2 ¾ E. (aka Saenz Ave.) to their FY 2007 & 2008 Street Improvements activity.
Attachments:
C.
Urban County Program is requesting approval of a Budget and Program Amendment for the City of Palmview Urban County Program Year 23 & 24 (2010 & 2011). The amendment will add funding to assist with the continuation of the street improvements project on Minerva, Ruiz and Abram Road and will create a street improvements project for the Bentsen Palm Bridge.
Attachments:
D.
Approval of resolution authorizing the County of Hidalgo Urban County Program to submit a proposal for a Self Help Center Application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Office of Colonia Initiative (OCI) in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County’s Authorized Signatory in all matters pertaining to the County’s participation in the Texas Community Developments Block Program, TDHCA - OCI 2012 Self Help Center Program Fund Application.
E.
Approval of Resolution for designation and authorizing bonded signatories for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Office of Colonia Initiative (OCI) for the 2012 Self Help Center Program Funds.
Attachments:
13.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
Discussion and approval of recommended changes to twenty seven county election precinct boundaries for final changes to the redistricting plan under Article 3, Section 28 of the Texas Constitution and described in Texas Election Code 42.032 due to the addition of Congressional District 34 and South Texas College District boundary line changes.
Attachments:
B.
Approval of Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District for their election to be held on November 6, 2012
Attachments:
C.
Approval of Contract for Lease Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of Edinburg for their election to be held on May 12, 2012
Attachments:
D.
Approval of Contract for Lease Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of Mission for their election to be held on May 12, 2012
Attachments:
E.
Approval of Contract for Lease Election Services between Hidalgo County and the Mission Consolidated Independent School District for their election to be held on May 12, 2012
Attachments:
F.
Approval of Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and City of Donna for their election to be held on May 12, 2012.
Attachments:
G.
Approval of Contract for Lease Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of La Villa for their election to be held on May 12, 2012
Attachments:
14.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. Preliminary Plat Approval
a. Los Indios Estates Subdivision – Pct.1 (Kyndel W. Bennett)
b. Mandalay Bay Phase II Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza)
2. Final Approval
a. Apache Estates Subdivision– Pct.1 (Kyndel W. Bennett)
b. Las Comadres Acres No.2 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Carlos Leal)
a. Los Indios Estates Subdivision – Pct.1 (Kyndel W. Bennett)
b. Mandalay Bay Phase II Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza)
2. Final Approval
a. Apache Estates Subdivision– Pct.1 (Kyndel W. Bennett)
b. Las Comadres Acres No.2 Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Carlos Leal)
Attachments:
15.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
Countywide Mechanic Shop (1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Truck Driver III position, slot no. 0008, budgeted salary $29,352.00.
2. Approval of Appropriation of funds.
3. Approval of salary schedule.
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Truck Driver III position, slot no. 0008, budgeted salary $29,352.00.
2. Approval of Appropriation of funds.
3. Approval of salary schedule.
Attachments:
16.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, the City of Edinburg, and Hidalgo County for the Courthouse Master Plan.
Attachments:
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
Tax Office Special Inventory (1246):
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Tax Office in the total amount of $13,960.00.
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Tax Office in the total amount of $13,960.00.
Attachments:
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).
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
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.
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 for Seal Quotes titled: Hidalgo County- "Pager Services". through project No.: 2012-017A-02-15-SGS.
Attachments:
5.
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract to the lowest vendor meeting all specifications and/or terms and conditions as attached hereto for Hidalgo County -"Bullet Proof Vests (soft body armor)" Bid No. 2012-016-03-07-MEG.
Attachments:
B.
Pct. 2
1.
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 increase of days for 60 calendar days with Saenz Utility Contractor, Ltd (#C-11-044A-06-28) contracted vendor for "Tower Road Phase I Project", reason for extension: unable to start work due to storm sewer system being installed by other contract, with authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute document.
Attachments:
C.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 2
1.
Presentation and recommendation by project engineer, R. Gutierrez Engineering Inc. to Commissioner Court for action to award from the six (6) bids received to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications-Asago, LLC, dba, Asago Construction-$69,310.00 for Bid No. CAP-12-048-02-15-YSI “Road & Drainage Construction for Southside Village Subdivision”.
Attachments:
D.
Co. Wide
1.
Recommending award of multiple bids and approval of contracts to the lowest vendor per sections meeting all specifications and/or terms and conditions as attached hereto for Hidalgo County -"Printing Items and Related Supplies" Bid No. 2012-008-01-04-MEG.
Attachments:
18.
Open Forum
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:
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.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Claim of Martha Alaniz
D.
Claim of Maria E. Lozoya
E.
Claim of Carlos Hernandez
F.
Claim of Cynthia Cantu
G.
C-1529-08-I; Dyer v. Hidalgo County, et al
H.
C-0093-12-A; Daniel Marichalar v. County of Hidalgo, et al
I.
Civil Action No. M-10-cv-366; Nora Martinez et al v Levcor, Inc. et al
J.
EEOC #31C-2012-00132; Teodoro Lara v. Hidalgo County
20.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
Claim of Martha Alaniz
D.
Claim of Maria E. Lozoya
E.
Claim of Carlos Hernandez
F.
Claim of Cynthia Cantu
G.
C-1529-08-I; Dyer v. Hidalgo County, et al
H.
C-0093-12-A; Daniel Marichalar v. County of Hidalgo, et al
I.
Civil Action No. M-10-cv-366; Nora Martinez et al v Levcor, Inc. et al
J.
EEOC #31C-2012-00132; Teodoro Lara v. Hidalgo County
21.
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
22.
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
23.
Adjourn