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SPECIAL MEETING - September 11, 2013

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 11th day of September A.D., 2013, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:

HONORABLE RAMON GARCIA

HONORABLE A.C. CUELLAR, JR.

HONORABLE HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS

HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES

HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
September 11, 2013
1:00 P.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 the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously


 
1.
 
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
2.
 
2013 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-40610
2013 - Pct. 1 Rd. Maint. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-40477
2013 – Pct. #1 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-40483
2013 – Pct.#1 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-40486
2013 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-40563
2013 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-40588
2013 - Pct. 2 CO 2010 A&B (1342)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-40595
2013 - Pct. 2 CRC S. Tower (1100) 
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-40590
2013 - Pct. 2 - County Wide Mechanic Shop (1200) 
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-40561
2013 - Pct #3 Adm. (1200)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-40414
2013 - Pct #3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-40598
2013 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-40498
2013 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden FY 2011 (1284)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-40497
2013 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden FY 2011 (1284)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-40496
2013 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden FY 2011 (1284)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-40481
2013 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-40399
2013 - I.T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-40464
2013 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-40434
2013 - Tax Office (1246)
 
S.
AI-40402
2013 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-40507
2013 – Constable Pct. 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-40503
2013 - County Court at Law #7 (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-40390
2013 - Indigent Defense (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-40534
2013 - Public Defender's (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-40516
2013 - Fire Marshal's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-40528
2013 - 93rd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-40510
2013 - 139th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-40407
2013 - 398th District Court (1100) 
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-40422
2013 - 370th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-40526
 2013 - 449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2013 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-40587
Pct. 1-4 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct. 1-4 Sanitation in the amount of $300,000.00 to fund disposal expenditures. 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-40605
2013 Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct. 1 Sanitation in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund estimated fuel expenditures through the month of September 2013. 
 
C.
AI-40612
2013 Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Adm., program #004, to Rd. Maint, program #005 in the amount of $27,500.00 to fund various operating expenditures. 
 
D.
AI-40597
Pct. 2 Border Road (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 Rd Maint. into Pct 2 Border Road in the amount of $70,000.00. 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-40426
Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from various Pct 2 Rd projects into Pct 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $394,868.34.           . 
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-40604
2013 Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct. 3 Sanitation in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund equip. & veh. r & m supplies expenditures. 
 
G.
AI-40409
Fire Marshal's Office:
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Fire Marshal (300-001) to Edinburg F.D. (300-006) in the amount of $45,000.00 and Weslaco F.D. (300-019) in the amount of $45,000.00
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-40585
2013 Adult Probation (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Adult Probation in the amount of $28,150.00 to fund estimated year-end electricity expenditures.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-40583
2013 Facilities Mgmt (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt in the amount of $80,000.00 to fund electricity expenditures for the month of August 2013. 
 
J.
AI-40579
2013 Juvenile Detention (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Juvenile Detention in the amount of $27,000.00 to fund estimated electricity expenditures through the month of September 2013. 
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-40592
2013 TX Agrilife Ext (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to TX Agrilife Ext. in the amount of $9,950.00 to fund various operating expenditures. 
 
L.
AI-40594
IT Countywide (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to IT Countywide in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund hardware maintenance support in relation to the Odyssey criminal justice system. 
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-40602
2013 JP Pct. 3 Plc. 1 (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to JP Pct. 3, Plc 1 in the amount of $6,613.00 to fund various operating expenditures. 
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-40518
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)

2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
5.
 
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
AI-40538
Requesting approval to issue payment for court transcripts (USA v. Jorge Garza) to the following, in connection with two (2) pending litigation cases, with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Amount Defendant (Co.) Attorney Cause #
Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc. $2,400.00 Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez Jurado et al v. Co.
Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc. $4,200.00 Law Office of Preston Henrichson Perez v. Co.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-40439
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:
Requesting permission to allow Barbara Storz to travel out of state to Greensboro, North Carolina on September 15-19, 2013 to attend the 2013 National Goat Conference.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-40338
Sheriff's Department (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2013 membership dues for Sheriff Guadalupe Trevino to the Texas Jail Association for the total of $30.00 with requisition #242224, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-40517
Fire Marshal (1100):
Discussion, consideration, and approval of certifications in the amount of $595.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Fire Marshal Juan Martinez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Wesley Bradley, Deputy Fire Marshal Rolando Casas, Deputy Fire Marshal Eric Sanchez, Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Ureste, Auxiliary Deputy Fire Marshal Homero Garza, and Auxiliary Deputy Fire Marshal Luis Gutierrez. Requesting approval to pay certification fee by Electronic Funds Transfer, only payment method allowed.
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-40515
Self-Insured (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 08/16-31/2013 in the amount of $ 58,165.90 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-40576
General Fund Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Countywide Adm.-Contingency account. 
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Purchasing Dept:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(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.
AI-40421
Acceptance of donation of assets in Exhibit A by Urban County. Supporting documentation attached.
 
B.
AI-40424
Approval of Invoice #13068 in the amount of $6,163.89 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering, contracted engineer for "Steward Road Drainage Outfall."
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-40432
Requesting authority to purchase 12 months of maintenance through a purchase order not executed agreement for the following with Canon Solutions America, Inc. through requisition #240776 for the total of $235.99/month.
Effective: Upon approval (3-1100-415-00-200-002-0-432).
 
D.
AI-40433
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice, contract etc.,) as attached hereto for project; Janitorial Supplies & Industrial Chemical Supplies - RFB No 2013-147 including the re-advertising of project in the event that no bids are received and/or rejected and project is still required.
 
E.
AI-40442
Requesting authority to enter into a renewal with IBM for service/maintenance and authority to execute required agreement with an automatic extension to cover (5) five years starting 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2018 with IBM Corporation through a requisition #240926 in the total of $2,620.83 for the remainder of 2013 (October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013).
 
F.
AI-40451
Requesting authority to purchase a renewal for help desk support center/remote support of Software Subscription License through a purchase order with company’s response as to acceptance of purchase order not executed agreement,  with bigWebApps effective 08-01-2013 to 07-31-2014 through requisition #240538 for the following:
Department Yearly Fee Account Number
(I. T.) Information Technology $5,952.95 3-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336
Asset Manager $1,785.89  3-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336
Email Parser $595.30 3-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336
LDAP Replicator $1,190.59 3-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336
Remote Assistance $595.30 3-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336
Facilities Management (Maintenance Dept.) $2,024.01 3-1100-419-40-220-001-0-336
Commissioner Precinct 1 $2,024.01 3-1200-431-00-121-004-0-336
Commissioner Precinct 4 $2,024.01 3-1200-431-00-124-007-0-336
Non Profit Discount <$4,582.65> All of the above
 
 
G.
AI-40485
Approval of the following with REIM Construction, Inc. contracted vendor for Pct. 2 Minnesota Road West of "I" Road submitted through project engineer Raul Sesin through contract #C-12-273-12-28.

1. Application for Payment No. 3 (Final) in the amount of $11,505.59;
2. Application for Payment No. 4 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $ 13,270.07;
3. "Certificate of Construction Completion" Reflecting the completion date of May 02, 2013.
 
H.
AI-40530
ADD/DELETE FUEL CARDS/USERS:

1. Right of Way -  Delete fuel card and driver
2. Executive Office - Add fuel card users and fuel card
3. Fire Marshal - Delete Card
4. Emergency Management - Add Fuel Card
 
I.
AI-40544
Seeking ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 2 with change of driveways from ACP to concrete reflecting an increase of $10,149.39 with contractor Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for Dimas 2 & 3 Subdivision, Pct. No. 1 as submitted though project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group (C-CAP-12-112-12-28).
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-40591
Discussion, consideration and approval of Payment Application No. 1 to 2GS, L.L.C. for the Little Mexico Subdivision and South Tower Estates Paving & Drainage project, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Raul Sesin, contract # C-13-127-05-21 in the amount of $135,792.05.
 
K.
AI-40394
1. Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 for Replacement of existing fire alarm panel, provide door and hardware improvements in the amount of $11,741.40, and an extension of One Hundred One (101) additional days as approved by the Architect of record Dannenbaum Engineering Company for the project: "Additions and Renovations to the WIC Clinic/Offices located at 3105 E. Richardson, Edinburg, TX, with authority for County Judge, or Court Member to execute document.

2. Approval of Request for Payment-Applications No. 7 in the amount of $35,625.00 from HighMark Construction Company, LLC, awarded contractor for the,"Additions and Renovations to the WIC Clinic/Offices located at 3105 E. Richardson, Edinburg, TX"(C-12-021A-09-25), as certified for payment by project architect, Dannenbaum Engineering Company, with authority to issue payment after audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
L.
AI-40419
Approval to exercise the option to renew/extend the second (2nd) term of nine (9) one (1) year terms as stipulated and provided in the contract under the specified rates, terms and conditions for-"Lease of Tower Space" with RGV Towers, LLC, for HIDTA. (E-12-229-09-04)
 
M.
AI-40529
Requesting ratification of approval of plans and specifications originally approved by Commissioners' Court on September 3, 2013 (AI-40391), inasmuch as final modifications were made to specifications to complete the procurement packet for the project:  Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office -Modifications to Incorporate Motorola and 911 Equipment. (2013-258-09-25-MSS)
 
N.
AI-40535
1. Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Completion for the project Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Hoehn Subdivision Solar Lights Project -EECBG" (2013-173-MSS) as certified by project engineer, Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Department.

2. Requesting approval for final Payment Application No. 265 in the amount of $26,796.74 from Facility Solutions Group, awarded contractor for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4  "Hoehn Subdivision Solar Lights Project -EECBG project (2013-173-MSS -PO No. 693624) as certified for payment by project engineer, Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Department with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
O.
AI-40416
Annette C. Muniz, Chief Deputy, Hidalgo County Clerk's Office is formally requesting the removal of fixed assets in Exhibit A from the Hidalgo County's Inventory List. All supporting documentation is attached.
 
P.
AI-40187
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County (All funding sources, programs & entities) - "Punched & Drawn Biaxial Geogrid Reinforcement Material"- RFB No.: 2013-254-00-00-SGS. Including the re-advertising of project in the event No Bid responses are received and / or rejected and project is still required.
There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 11th day of September, 2013

ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas


By: ______________________________
Virginia Jones, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on September , 2013.

Signed this 11th day of September 2013




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy