SPECIAL MEETING - June 17, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of June A.D., 2014, 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 |
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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT June 17, 2014 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 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items 12.H and 12.E.5 to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 3 - 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.
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-45056
2014 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-44937
2014 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
C.
AI-45031
2014 - Pct.#1 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-45042
2014 - Pct. #2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-45062
2014 - Pct. # 2 / Co. Wide Mech. Shop (1200)
Attachments:
F.
AI-44973
2014 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
G.
AI-45064
2014 - Pct. #4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-44962
2014- Pct. 4 ADM (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-44948
2014 - Pct. #4 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-45013
2014 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-45017
2014 - County Auditor (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-44854
2014 - Justice Crt Bldg Sec (1245)
Attachments:
M.
AI-44865
2014 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-44845
2014 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-44888
2014 - J.P. Pct. #4 Pl. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-44894
2014 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-44895
2014 - Elections Dept. (1283)
Attachments:
R.
AI-44843
2014 - Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-44887
2014 - BCAP (1200)
Attachments:
T.
AI-44890
2014 - Justice Court Technology (1242)
Attachments:
U.
AI-44910
2014 - Insect Eradication (1100)
Attachments:
V.
AI-44912
2014 - County Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-44907
2014 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
X.
AI-44838
2014 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-44914
2014 - 93rd DC (1100)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-44921
2014 - 370th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
AA.
AI-44957
2014 - J.P. Pct. #4, Pl 1 (1100)
Attachments:
BB.
AI-44975
2014 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
CC.
AI-44906
2014 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
DD.
AI-44980
2014 - Adult Probation (1100)
Attachments:
EE.
AI-44990
2014 - Veterans Services (1100)
Attachments:
FF.
AI-44859
2014 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
GG.
AI-44920
2014 - Sheriff's Office Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (1228)
Attachments:
HH.
AI-44992
2014 - Sheriff's Office Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (1228)
Attachments:
II.
AI-44930
2014 - J.P. Pct #2, Pl 2 (1100)
Attachments:
JJ.
AI-44989
2014 - County Court At Law No. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
KK.
AI-44952
2014 - J.P. #1, PL 2 (1100)
Attachments:
LL.
AI-44794
2014 - District Attorney's Office / DA Investigation HB65 (1223)
Attachments:
MM.
AI-44874
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
Attachments:
NN.
AI-44847
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
Attachments:
OO.
AI-44844
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept / T.B. Control (1293)
Attachments:
PP.
AI-44777
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Infectious Disease Control (1293)
Attachments:
QQ.
AI-44929
2014 - Fire Marshal's (1100)
RR.
AI-44965
2014 - Public Affairs Division (1100)
Attachments:
SS.
AI-44757
2014 - WIC (1292)
TT.
AI-44853
2014 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
Attachments:
UU.
AI-44934
2014 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
VV.
AI-44923
2014 - WIC Mini Obesity (1292)
Attachments:
3.
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-45039
Pct.1 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within R&B Fund 1200 from Program (052) to Program (005) in the amount of $11,177.89.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within R&B Fund 1200 from Program (052) to Program (005) in the amount of $11,177.89.
Attachments:
B.
AI-44924
Various Departments (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Telephone to various departments in the amount of $7,117.66 to fund anticipated telephone expenses.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Telephone to various departments in the amount of $7,117.66 to fund anticipated telephone expenses.
Attachments:
C.
AI-44958
Facilities Mgmt (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt in the amount of $22,700.00 to fund Outsourcing Custodial Services for the Administration Building.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt in the amount of $22,700.00 to fund Outsourcing Custodial Services for the Administration Building.
Attachments:
D.
AI-44926
Co. Wide Adm. (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from various departments to Co Wide Adm.-Contingency in the amount of $9,000.00.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from various departments to Co Wide Adm.-Contingency in the amount of $9,000.00.
Attachments:
E.
AI-44915
Constable Pct.2 (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct.2 in the total amount of $3,601.76 for minor computer equipment expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct.2 in the total amount of $3,601.76 for minor computer equipment expenditures.
Attachments:
4.
Interfund transfers:
A.
AI-44835
PCT. 1 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2014 Interfund transfer from Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (fund 1200, program#005) to Pct. 1 Parks (fund 1100, program#013) in the amount of $7,500 to fund engineering services for Delta Lake Pavilion.
Approval of 2014 Interfund transfer from Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (fund 1200, program#005) to Pct. 1 Parks (fund 1100, program#013) in the amount of $7,500 to fund engineering services for Delta Lake Pavilion.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-44985
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)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Attachments:
6.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
AI-44840
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for the following employees:
#026433, #102717, #077062, #122335
#026433, #102717, #077062, #122335
Attachments:
B.
AI-44833
Right of Way:
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
* 4 inch Bore 40.0 feet to the west of 1502 Gulf Circle, Edinburg, TX. Pipeline Estates between Terry Road and Tower Road on the North side of Mile 17 North.
2. Melden & Hunt, Inc.:
* (Pueblo de Palmas Phase 15): A proposed 8" Force main shall be installed along and within the north right-of-way of Ramseyer Rd and the force main shall run approximately 5600.00 feet. The force main shall start approximately 202.00 feet East of Cesar Chavez Rd and running West crossing Cesar Chavez Rd, Kenyon Rd and Doolittle Rd then crossing Ramseyer Rd to the south connecting to an existing Sanitary sewer manhole. The contractor shall open cut Cesar Chavez Rd and shall open cut 4 caliche drives and 1 asphalt drive between Cesar Chavez Rd and Kenyon Rd. The contractor shall bore under 3 roads with an 8" bore, one being Kenyon Rd, Doolittle Rd, Ramseyer Rd and 3 additional asphalt drive shall be crossing with an 8" bore, Earth Drive located 1715.00 feet East of Doolittle Rd and Venture Avenue located approximately 465.00 feet East of Doolittle Rd and a driveway entrance located approximately 200.00 feet East of Doolittle Road.
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
* 4 inch Bore 40.0 feet to the west of 1502 Gulf Circle, Edinburg, TX. Pipeline Estates between Terry Road and Tower Road on the North side of Mile 17 North.
2. Melden & Hunt, Inc.:
* (Pueblo de Palmas Phase 15): A proposed 8" Force main shall be installed along and within the north right-of-way of Ramseyer Rd and the force main shall run approximately 5600.00 feet. The force main shall start approximately 202.00 feet East of Cesar Chavez Rd and running West crossing Cesar Chavez Rd, Kenyon Rd and Doolittle Rd then crossing Ramseyer Rd to the south connecting to an existing Sanitary sewer manhole. The contractor shall open cut Cesar Chavez Rd and shall open cut 4 caliche drives and 1 asphalt drive between Cesar Chavez Rd and Kenyon Rd. The contractor shall bore under 3 roads with an 8" bore, one being Kenyon Rd, Doolittle Rd, Ramseyer Rd and 3 additional asphalt drive shall be crossing with an 8" bore, Earth Drive located 1715.00 feet East of Doolittle Rd and Venture Avenue located approximately 465.00 feet East of Doolittle Rd and a driveway entrance located approximately 200.00 feet East of Doolittle Road.
Attachments:
C.
AI-45072
Requesting approval of invoice for legal fees, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| Vendor | Invoice Date/# | Amount | Cause# |
| Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP | 4/11/14 - 1028781 | $1,850.10 | Hidalgo v. Insuror's |
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-44873
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 46714.90.000.0005.35 | Key Energy Services LLC | $4,372.79 |
| K2400.00.000.0059.36 | Corelogic | $5,233.31 |
| W0100.99.019.0003.02 | MC Leasing Company LLC | $2,694.47 |
| W6888.00.000.0056.00 | Plains Capital Bank | $3,711.57 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues:
A.
AI-44862
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval to pay for 2014 membership dues to the Sheriff's Association of Texas for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez for the amount of $30.00 each (requisition #257769) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay for 2014 membership dues to the Sheriff's Association of Texas for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez for the amount of $30.00 each (requisition #257769) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-44799
Public Defender's (1100):
1)Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in the total amount of $200.00 (Requisition #257724) for Jaime E. Gonzalez, Chief Public Defender, Jose L. Bravo, 1st Asst Public Defender, Sofia Kamal, Asst. Public Defender, and Carisa Rivera, Asst. Public Defender, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the Auditors.
2) State Bar of Texas:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas in the total amount of $2,164.00 (Requisition #257925), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the Auditors for the following employees listed below:
State Bar of Texas (1100):
Jaime Eduardo Gonzalez, Chief Public Defender - $235.00
Jose Luis Bravo, 1st Asst Public Defender - $235.00
Gina Vela, Asst. Public Defender - $68.00
Sofia Kamal, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Roberto Colegio, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Carisa Rivera, Asst. Public Defender - $68.00
Lawrence Esparza, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Nereida Lopez, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Christina Lee Conway, Asst. Public Defender - $148.00
State Bar of Texas (1282):
Jennifer Annette Narvaez, Deputy Public Defender - $235.00
Michael Shane Parson, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
1)Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in the total amount of $200.00 (Requisition #257724) for Jaime E. Gonzalez, Chief Public Defender, Jose L. Bravo, 1st Asst Public Defender, Sofia Kamal, Asst. Public Defender, and Carisa Rivera, Asst. Public Defender, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the Auditors.
2) State Bar of Texas:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas in the total amount of $2,164.00 (Requisition #257925), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the Auditors for the following employees listed below:
State Bar of Texas (1100):
Jaime Eduardo Gonzalez, Chief Public Defender - $235.00
Jose Luis Bravo, 1st Asst Public Defender - $235.00
Gina Vela, Asst. Public Defender - $68.00
Sofia Kamal, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Roberto Colegio, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Carisa Rivera, Asst. Public Defender - $68.00
Lawrence Esparza, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Nereida Lopez, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Christina Lee Conway, Asst. Public Defender - $148.00
State Bar of Texas (1282):
Jennifer Annette Narvaez, Deputy Public Defender - $235.00
Michael Shane Parson, Asst. Public Defender - $235.00
Attachments:
C.
AI-44860
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval of 2014 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez for the amount of $50.00 each (requisition #257766) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of 2014 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez for the amount of $50.00 each (requisition #257766) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-44861
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2014 membership dues to Texas Police Association for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $30.00 (requisition #257767) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2014 membership dues to Texas Police Association for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $30.00 (requisition #257767) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
9.
Headstart:
A.
AI-44901
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report: May 2014
Attachments:
B.
AI-44900
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Report: May 2014
Attachments:
C.
AI-44898
Approval of Children's Applications: May 2014
Attachments:
D.
AI-44897
Approval of Financial Report: May 2014
Attachments:
10.
Urban County:
A.
AI-44899
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Mercedes and one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
B.
AI-44869
Request approval to enter into two (2) "Homebuyer Assistance Program” Contracts under the Home Program.
Attachments:
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-44884
Requesting approval to pay property taxes owed in the amount of $281.80 (H3830-00-000-0029-00) in connection with the Hoehn Drive Lot 29 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-44721
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $618,990.76 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/24/14 to 06/06/14.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 05/24-30/14 | $308,053.89 |
| 06/01-06/14 | $310,936.87 |
| TOTAL | $618,990.76 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Attachments:
C.
AI-45001
Self-Insured (2202) Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 05/16-31/2014 in the amount of $ 81,691.22 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
12.
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).
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-45043
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 3585 in the amount of $ 8,313.91 for professional services submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-14-085-04-08 (WA#2) for the Pct 2 Dicker Road project.
Attachments:
B.
AI-45045
Approval of payment for Invoice #3591 in the amount of $14,028.00 for professional services rendered submitted by contracted engineer, R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-07-358-09-04 (WA#8) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road project.
Attachments:
C.
AI-45046
Approval of payment for Invoice #20141908-$78,569.92 submitted by contracted engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for professional services rendered under contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) for the Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
Attachments:
D.
AI-45043
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 3585 in the amount of $ 8,313.91 for professional services submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-14-085-04-08 (WA#2) for the Pct 2 Dicker Road project.
Attachments:
E.
AI-44949
1. Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 452504/08/XV ($12,061.69) submitted by Dannenbaum Engineering Company , in connection to C-11-097A-02-28 (PO# 675757) for Restitution Center Renovations & Additions for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
2. Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 452504/09/XV ($3,005.72) submitted by Dannenbaum Engineering Company, in connection to C-11-097A-02-28 (PO# 675757) for Restitution Center Renovations & Additions for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
3. Clarification to AI-41401 Inv # AUG 2013 in the amount of $11,580.00 as submitted and approved by CC on 10/29/2013 with approval to change invoice # to Jan 30-16 and increase total to $34,370.00 to reflect correct and revised amount of $45,950.00 as submitted by LeFEVRE Engineering & Management Consulting in connection with the Pct. 4 Lift Station Project.
4. Clarification to AI-41763 Inv # OCT 2013 in the amount of $30,710.50 as submitted and approved by CC on 11/19/2013 with approval to change invoice # to Jan 30-17 and decrease total to $10,188.50 to reflect correct and revised amount of $20,522.00 as submitted by LeFEVRE Engineering & Management Consulting in connection with the Pct. 4 Lift Station Project.
5. Requesting approval of payment for Application No. 2 for the amount of $116,845.25 submitted by Couric Enterprises in connection to C-13-072A-11-19 (PO# 703489) for the Community Resource Center in San Carlos, Texas.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by JUDGE RAMON GARCIA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
Abstained: Commissioner Pct. 1, A.C. Cuellar
6. Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 3029-14(3) ($1,977.30) submitted by Mata Garcia Architects in connection to C-13-072-09-03 (PO# 700944) for the San Carlos Community Resource Center.
2. Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 452504/09/XV ($3,005.72) submitted by Dannenbaum Engineering Company, in connection to C-11-097A-02-28 (PO# 675757) for Restitution Center Renovations & Additions for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
3. Clarification to AI-41401 Inv # AUG 2013 in the amount of $11,580.00 as submitted and approved by CC on 10/29/2013 with approval to change invoice # to Jan 30-16 and increase total to $34,370.00 to reflect correct and revised amount of $45,950.00 as submitted by LeFEVRE Engineering & Management Consulting in connection with the Pct. 4 Lift Station Project.
4. Clarification to AI-41763 Inv # OCT 2013 in the amount of $30,710.50 as submitted and approved by CC on 11/19/2013 with approval to change invoice # to Jan 30-17 and decrease total to $10,188.50 to reflect correct and revised amount of $20,522.00 as submitted by LeFEVRE Engineering & Management Consulting in connection with the Pct. 4 Lift Station Project.
5. Requesting approval of payment for Application No. 2 for the amount of $116,845.25 submitted by Couric Enterprises in connection to C-13-072A-11-19 (PO# 703489) for the Community Resource Center in San Carlos, Texas.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by JUDGE RAMON GARCIA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
Abstained: Commissioner Pct. 1, A.C. Cuellar
6. Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 3029-14(3) ($1,977.30) submitted by Mata Garcia Architects in connection to C-13-072-09-03 (PO# 700944) for the San Carlos Community Resource Center.
Attachments:
F.
AI-44786
1. Recommendation from HC Sheriff Office to reject all bids received for: “Generator Maintenance Service & Repairs at Sheriff’s Facilities” through RFB# 2014-053-05-28-YSS due to modification and changes in specifications;
2. Requesting authority to re-advertise with approval of procurement packet (i.e., new/revised specifications, legal notices, terms/conditions, etc.) as attached hereto for the above mentioned project.
2. Requesting authority to re-advertise with approval of procurement packet (i.e., new/revised specifications, legal notices, terms/conditions, etc.) as attached hereto for the above mentioned project.
Attachments:
G.
AI-44984
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2014-0107 in the amount of $3,594.78 for professional services, submitted by ERO Architects through Contract C-13-096-07-09 for the Pct 2 New Equipment & Maintenance Facility.
Attachments:
H.
AI-45005
Health & Human Services Department:
Requesting authority to enter into a Regional Insertion Order Agreement and approval to execute required Regional Insertion Order Agreement with National Cine Media for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department for On Screen Regional Segment Advertisement "Back to School Immunizations" from 6/20/2014 - 7/31/2014 through the following requisition #257671 in the total amount of $7,092.00 (4-1293-441-00-340-012-4-540 / 4-1293-441-00-340-059-0-540).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT.2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to receipt of document with recommended changes.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting authority to enter into a Regional Insertion Order Agreement and approval to execute required Regional Insertion Order Agreement with National Cine Media for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department for On Screen Regional Segment Advertisement "Back to School Immunizations" from 6/20/2014 - 7/31/2014 through the following requisition #257671 in the total amount of $7,092.00 (4-1293-441-00-340-012-4-540 / 4-1293-441-00-340-059-0-540).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT.2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to receipt of document with recommended changes.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
I.
AI-44170
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #253791 in the amount of $72.33/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $21.50/month with a total of $93.83/month to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court member, effective upon approval.
Attachments:
J.
AI-44171
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MP 5200SP through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #253829 in the amount of $162.97/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $32.00/month with a total of $194.97/month to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court member, effective upon approval.
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K.
AI-44544
Approval of a 36-month new copier (capital) lease for (2) CANON IR1025N-copier through the County's membership/participation with (DIR-SDD-1663) Texas Procurement & Support Services awarded vendor Canon USA Inc. c/o Canon Financial Services through requisition #256788 for the WIC CLINICS in the amount of $346.91/month effective upon approval.
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L.
AI-44586
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Canon IR-C5235 Advance Copier through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Canon USA INC c/o Canon Financial Services contract DIR-SDD-1662 through Requisition #253701 in the amount of $226.23/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $45.00/month-service & color impressions @ $27.50/month-service with a total of $298.73/month, effective upon approval.
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M.
AI-44649
Approval to add/delete fuel card(s) and/or driver(s) for the following Hidalgo County Elected Office, Department, Programs and/or Agencies:
1. Health and Human Services - add fuel card user
2. Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Services - add fuel card users
3. Adult Probation - add fuel card users
1. Health and Human Services - add fuel card user
2. Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Services - add fuel card users
3. Adult Probation - add fuel card users
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N.
AI-44686
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 -"Pick up of Used Oil-Filters and Antifreeze" - RFB No.: 2014-119-00-00-SGS. Including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
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O.
AI-44770
Acceptance and approval of the continuation of another year of the Master Service Interlocal by and between Hidalgo County and Harris County Department of Education (HCDE); including the interlocal Addendum #1 with Choice Partners fka Choice Facility Partners awarded Job Order Contract (JOC) Services and finally the Purchasing Cooperative for purchases of products/services, all under the Harris County Department of Education Interlocal and thus allowing the County to still be an active member of the Cooperative Purchasing Program and utilize resources that are compliant with bidding requirements.
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AI-44772
Acceptance and approval of the continuation of another year of the Interlocal Cooperative agreement by and between Hidalgo County and Region VIII Education Service Center's Cooperative Purchasing Program awarded vendor "The Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS)" thus allowing the County to still be an active member of the Cooperative Purchasing Program and utilize resources that are compliant with bidding requirements.
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AI-44790
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend Contract #C-13-123-08-13 with Roy's Hauling Services for the one (1) additional year option with the same rates, terms and conditions for "Purchase of (RAP) Recycled/Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Material"-Precinct One".
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R.
AI-44842
Acceptance and approval of request for Invoice Payment #20141903 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group in the amount of $16,794.51-Work Authorization No. 2-PO#698569-Contract #C-08-227-02-09 for Professional Engineering Services from March -1, 2014 to April 30, 2014.
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S.
AI-44846
CONSTABLE PRECINCT #1:
Acceptance and approval for payment of Invoice Eight in the amount of $1,118.95 as submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates for Professional Architectural Services for the "Design and Construction of a New Constable Building" in Precinct #1- Contract #C-10-320-02-08-PO#660264 (approved CC 02/08/11).
Attachments:
T.
AI-44167
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #253635 in the amount of $65.80/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $8.60/month with a total of $74.40/month, to include the siging of required documents by Co. Judge or court member, effective upon approval.
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U.
AI-44849
1. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 6 in the amount of $414,734.85 from D. Wilson Construction Co. awarded contractor for the, "Repairs and Renovations-1st and 2nd Floors to the Former Administration Building", and as certified for payment by project architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy C-12-029-10-23.
2. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 7 in the amount of $302,784.00 from D. Wilson Construction Co. awarded contractor for the, "Repairs and Renovations-1st and 2nd Floors to the Former Administration Building", and as certified for payment by project architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy C-12-029-10-23.
2. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 7 in the amount of $302,784.00 from D. Wilson Construction Co. awarded contractor for the, "Repairs and Renovations-1st and 2nd Floors to the Former Administration Building", and as certified for payment by project architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy C-12-029-10-23.
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V.
AI-44879
Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 20 in the amount $7,594.25 submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc., contracted architect for the, "Remodel/Renovation of Existing Old Administration Building (1st & 2nd floors) Project"- C-08-131-08-07.
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W.
AI-44886
Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1141-$15,923.91 submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC-Contract #C-13-276-09-10, for the provision of construction management services for: "Repair and Renovation for the 1st and 2nd Floors of the Former Administration Building Project."
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X.
AI-44892
Requesting approval to exercise the option to renew/extend the last year term as stipulated and provided in the contract under the same rates, terms and conditions for "Welding Supplies and Misc. Items" for Hidalgo County. (C-13-015a-05-28)
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Y.
AI-44913
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20141887 in the amount of $108,782.95 submitted for professional services by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) for the Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
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Z.
AI-44922
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 2 (increase of $24,844.85) for adjusting Storm Sewer Lines 12" PVC and 72" RCP Joint Testing in connection with "Lowering of Canal Crossing & Road Widening at Eldora & Sgt. Leonel Trevino Roads," to awarded vendor Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, and as submitted by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.
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AA.
AI-44927
Approval of payment for Invoice No. 14065 - $2,838.47 (Pct 3, 3rd Call, Randolph Barnett #1 & Regal Estates Subdivisions) (C-CAP-12-128-05-22) as reviewed and submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering.
Attachments:
BB.
AI-44928
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11324829 in the amount of $7,577.28 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting-C-13-225-07-09.
Attachments:
CC.
AI-44940
Acceptance/approval of Certificate of Occupancy as issued by the City of Weslaco on May 29, 2014 for Pct. #1 New Constable Building located at 1900 Joe Stephens Dr., Weslaco, Texas.
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DD.
AI-44947
Approval of the following items with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, contracted vendor, for Regal Estates Subdivision - Pct. No. 3 as reviewed and submitted through project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering (C-CAP-13-192-07-30):
1. Application for payment No. 4 (Final) in the amount of $12,425.59;
2. “Certificate of Construction Completion” reflecting the date of May 16, 2014;
3. Application for payment No. 5 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $19,381.21.
1. Application for payment No. 4 (Final) in the amount of $12,425.59;
2. “Certificate of Construction Completion” reflecting the date of May 16, 2014;
3. Application for payment No. 5 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $19,381.21.
Attachments:
EE.
AI-44961
Approval of a "Clarification" of AI-44225 payment application no. 2 in the amount of $174,882.55 as submitted and approved by CC on 04/29/14 with approval to increase total by $13,665.46 as requested by auditors, to reflect correct & revised amount of $188,548.01 as sumbitted by NM Contracting LLC in connection with Precinct No. 4- "Building Repairs/Renovations, Additions and/or Alterations to Restitution Center at 1124 "M" Road in Edinburg, TX.
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FF.
AI-44165
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MP 5002SP through Hidalgo County membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Ricoh USA/GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through assigned Requisition #249861 in the amount of $195.57/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $64.00/month with a total of $259.57/month, to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court Member, effective upon approval.
Attachments:
GG.
AI-44412
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hauling Services for all Road Material -RFB NO.: 2014-108-00-00-MEG including the re-advertising of projects in the event no bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
HH.
AI-44830
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-"Armored Car Services" -RFB NO.: 2014-126-SMA including the re-advertising of projects in the event no bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
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II.
AI-44987
Requesting approval of payment for Inv#PA-1304-610 to Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. in the amount of $44,456.54 for the Pct 2 El Gato Rd Project.
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JJ.
AI-44986
Acceptance and approval of Invoice# M184859 ($ 4,908.00) for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., in connection to "on call" Contract #C-13-044-03-20 under (WA#1-PO#-695232) for PROJECT: "Renovation of 911/Radio Communications Office at Sheriff's Office" located in Precinct No. 4.
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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 17th day of June, 2014
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 June 17, 2014.
Signed this 17th day of June 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 17th day of June, 2014
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 June 17, 2014.
Signed this 17th day of June 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy