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AGENDA
CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
August 21, 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.
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" and authority to submit letter of engagement
 
B.
Texas AgriLife Extension:
1.  Requesting permission for Adelita F. Munoz to travel to Lyford, Texas to attend the Paraprofessional Lyford ISD Inservice on August 22-23, 2012 (travel expenses will be use of county vehicle and fuel)
2.  Requesting permission for Barbara Storz to travel to Victoria, Texas to attend the Regional Marketing & Interpretation Summits on August 26-27, 2012
Attachments:
 
C.
Request from Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for permission to utilize the county square every second Saturday of the month beginning Saturday, January 12, 2013 through Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Edinburg Market Days Event
Attachments:
 
D.
Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
3. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for the Child Advocacy Center in the amount of $50,000.00.
4. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
E.
Veteran's Services (1100):
1.   Approval to the following personnel actions:

Action Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Grade & Step
Salary
Delete 0005 Clerk II G3-S4 $23,927.00
Create 0008 Administrative  Assistant  I G4-S1 $23,385.00
 
2.   Approval of revised salary schedule. 
 
F.
Veterans Department:
Requesting approval to advertise/hire for the following full-time position:  

Slot # Position Title Grade
0004 Assistant Veteran Service Officer 7
 
 
G.
Head Start:
Discusssion and acknowledgment of receipt of decisions made by granting office in connection with audit findings report for period 1/1/09 to 12/31/09 prepared by Burton, McCumber & Cortez, LLP with authority for Executive Officer to sign document
Attachments:
 
6.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
Resolution in honor of U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Anthony Salinas
 
B.
Resolution in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Salvador Hernandez, Jr.
 
C.
Approval to appoint one (1) Representative and one (1) Alternate to the Amigos del Valle Board
Attachments:
 
D.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of 2012 Texas Conference of Urban Counties Annual Dues in the amount of $20,045.00 and with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.

2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Urban Counties Policy Committee Nomination Resolution.
 
7.
District Attorney's Office - Roy Cazares:
 
A.
1.  Request approval to accept the 2012-2013 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00
2.  Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the D.A. State Supplement Grant.
3.  Approval of 2012-2013 D.A. State Supplement (080-010) budget in the amount of $22,500.00.
4.  Approval of salary schedule.
 
B.
D.A. US Justice Fund (1256)
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 for the D.A. US Justice to fund various operating expenditures.
 
8.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
Sheriff's Office (1284):
Authorization and approval to de-obligate the amount of $1,500.00 in the OCDETF Account.
Attachments:
 
B.
Requesting approval for reimbursement to Deputy Leonor Gonzalez in the amount of $66.00. Reimbursement is due after Deputy Gonzalez had to pay for fuel expense when Comdata Card did not work at the pump.
 
C.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, and approval to accept donation of two police canine vehicle inserts to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office from Javier Solis, Jr..
Attachments:
 
9.
Tax Office - Armando Barrera:
 
A.
1. Submission of 2012 effective and rollback tax rates.
2. Discussion of 2012 planning calendar
3. Discussion of 2012 tax rates
4. Record vote on proposed 2012 tax rate and schedule two (2) public hearings if proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback rates.
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
 
B.
Discussion of Regional Healthcare Partnership Plan for Region 5.
 
C.
1.  Requesting authorization to accept the Cardiovascular Health Project grant award from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Minority Health in the amount of $3,000.00.  The performance period is from 08/01/12 to 07/31/13. 

2.  Approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $3,000.00.

3.  Approval to appropriate the award budget. 
 
11.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
The CDBG Disaster Recovery Program is requesting the award of bids and approval of contracts for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:

1. (2) Units in the Countywide area in the amount of $ 97,980.00 to G&G Contractors.
 
12.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
 
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates
 
B.
Elections Department (1100):
Requesting approval to advertise/hire for the following position(s):

Department  Position Title Slot # Grade
Elections Department Accounting Clerk II 0010  8
 
C.
Elections Department (1100):
1.  Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action Slot Position/Title Grade & Step
Delete 086
(Vacant)
Elections Project Coordinator G10
Create 0145 GIS Operator III G12

2. Approval of transfer. 
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
4. Approval to advertise/hire for the GIS Operator III position, slot no. 0145.
 
13.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
 
A.
Request Approval of Application and Certificate for Payment No. 1 in the Amount of $96,089.24 submitted by Alpha Building Corp, Awarded JOC through HCDE - Choice Facility Partners; Pursuant to Action Taken by Commissioners' Court on 07.10.12 for Proposed Roof Repairs of the Palmview III Head Start Center, and as Certified by Project Engineer, Hinojosa Engineering, Inc.
Attachments:
 
B.
Discussion/Approval of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
Attachments:
 
C.
Discussion/Approval of Bid Award and Contract to Lowest Bidder Meeting all Specifications for Bid #2012-019-05-31: Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair
Attachments:
 
D.
Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional One Year Term the Contract for Services for Plumbing Maintenance and Repairs with Mike's Plumbing and Electrical, Inc.
Attachments:
 
E.
Discussion/Approval to Extend Interlocal Agreement with the South Texas Cooperative Through Region One Education Service Center for the Purpose of Purchasing all Food Commodities, Uniforms, Supplies and Services
Attachments:
 
14.
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
 
A.
Authorization to accept donation of Right of Way Deed from Desarrollo del Rancho La Gloria on FM 681.
 
B.
Consideration and Approval to purchase a certain tract of land also known as Parcel 8 for the South McColl Road Project. (Pct. 2)
 
15.
Colonia Access Program: Agapito Vargas:
 
A.
Requesting approval of Round III Funding Agreement for Border Colonia Access Program Amendment #7. The amendment extends the contract period to August 28, 2013 and completion of construction projects until August 28, 2014.
 
16.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Quintanilla:
 
A.
Requesting approval to pay Invoice #9367347 (PO #677111) in the amount of $209.95 from McCoy's Building Supply with authority for Co. Treasurer to issue check after review and audit procedures have been completed by the Co. Auditor. 
Attachments:
 
B.
Requesting permission by 3rd Annual Ride for Autism and BBQ Cook-off to use Delta Lake Park grounds for fundraiser for Autism to be held on September 21-22, 2012.
 
17.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
 
A.
Approval of Highway Right of Way Easement for the purpose of widening, constructing and maintaining of Thomas Rd. 
 
18.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
 
A.
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the Texas VINE Reimbursement Maintenance Invoice in the amount of $30,710.00 and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for County Judge to sign the required documents.
 
B.
FY 2012 Jag grant (1282):
1. Approval to accept the FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award (JAG) in the amount of $66,516.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award (JAG).
3. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for the FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $66,516.00 (1282).
4. Approval of Salary Schedule.
 
C.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
Pct. #1 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. 1 Drainage Improvement labor reimbursements.
b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for the Pct. 1 Drainage Improvement Project (fund 1200, program 052) in the amount of $19,522.35 to fund payroll expenditures.
 
2.
Pct. #1 ICA Edcouch-Elsa ISD Walking Trail (1200):
a. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for revenue received by the Edcouch-Elsa ISD for the Pct. 1 ICA with Edcouch-Elsa ISD walking trail project.
b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Pct. 1 ICA Edcouch-Elsa ISD Walking Trail in the amount of $66,000.00 to fund construction of walking trails.
 
3.
Pct #4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursements.

b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project (program 036) in the amount of $42,145.63 (Labor Reimbursements - May 2012).
 
4.
Public Defender (1282):
Approval to deobligate funds from Public Defender - Juvenile Section Grant (1282) in the total amount of $80,000.00.
 
19.
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.
Presentation for acceptance and approval of 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 to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
4.
a. Acceptance of the scoring/evaluation grid (from designated grading committee) for the purpose of CC to declare as "Qualified" the sole response received  from Air Evac, EMS, Inc. so as to proceed with the next phase of the procurement process- negotiation; and,

b. Authority for Purchasing Department to negotiate a contract with Air Evac, for the provision of voluntary employee services as requested in the RFP No.: 2012-108-06-13-CGA-"Voluntary (Post Tax) Emergency Air Ambulance Services" for Hidalgo County. 
Attachments:
 
B.
Pct. 3
 
1.
Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (article 14) C-12-123-05-22, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of ACI Environmental Consultants and Ambiotec Group in connection with Work Authorization No. 1-Environmental Study for Pct No. 3 Old Administration Building.
 
2.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
a. Invoice No. 11324222- $42,770.00 for "La Homa ROW"- C-11-312-02-07
b. Invoice No. 11324216- $39,963.61 for "FM 681-FM 2221 to SH 107"-C-09-192-06-08
c. Invoice No. 11324217 -$15,889.24 for "FM 681-FM 2221/FM 492: FM 681 to FM 364" - C-09-192A-06-08
d. Invoice No. 11324219-$4,421.46 for "Mile 2"
e. Invoice No. 11324215- $5,441.27 for "Mile 2 N.-Inspiration to Moorefield Rd"
Attachments:
 
C.
Pct. 4
 
1.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;

b. Presentation of scoring sheet for the purpose of Commissioners Court declaring the sole member of the County’s approved “pool” of professional appraisers and/or review appraiser services providers-HLH Appraisal Services as "qualified" so as to proceed with the next phase of the process-negotiating (for on call services) for Pct #4 projects;

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with the sole qualified/ranked firm of HLH Appraisal Services for: the provision of professional review appraisal services (on call services) for Pct. #4 projects.
Attachments:
 
2.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;

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 professional surveying services providers (re: on call services) for Pct No. 4 projects;
 
Total Dos Land Surveying Rodriguez Engineering RODS Surveying
Evaluator 1 97 95 93
Ranking      

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional surveying services (re: on call services) for Pct #4 projects. 
Attachments:
 
3.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;

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 Geotechnical  (Engineering) Services Providers (re: on call services) for Pct. #4 Projects;
Total Scores L&G Engineering PSI Engineering Terracon
Evaluator 1 99 98 95
Ranking      

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (Construction Management Services) contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: the provision of professional Geotechnical (engineering) services (re: on call services) for Pct. #4 projects.
Attachments:
 
4.
a. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 under (C-11-234-09-13) current contract with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the "FM 1925-from Kenyon Road to FM 907 (Alamo Road) to include realignment of N. Alamo Road. "
 
b. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 (an increase in the amount of $221,040.00),for current contract with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the "FM 1925-from Kenyon Road to FM 907 (Alamo Road,") for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. C-11-234-09-13
 
5.
Pursuant to a request by Pct. #4 for approval to "terminate" the Agreement  for Professional Services & Supplemental #1 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. in connection to Contract #C-05-199-05-10 for Project:"10th Street Extension between SH 107 and FM 1925 (Monte Cristo Road) for Hidalgo County Precinct # 4, stated (under Article 3.4 (5)-Termination by Owner without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Engineer).
 
D.
County Courts at Law
 
1.
a. Requesting approval of an "order" granting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7)-'an item that can only be obtained from only one source';

b. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" with Stenograph, LLC and authority to purchase the continuation of the "CaseCATalyst Software Support & Maintenance"(no signed documents required only purchase order) with said sole source designation remaining in effect as long as County Court at Law #5 possess and utilizes the software in the amount of $842.00 per year through requisition #220861 any other County elected offices, programs, agencies or departments possessing the same equipment and/or software(s).
 
20.
Open Forum
 
21.
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.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
22.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
23.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
24.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
25.
Adjourn