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.
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-48938
2015 - Co Wide Adm (1100)
B.
AI-48934
2015 - Emergency Mgmt (1100)
C.
AI-48920
2015 - J.P. Pct. 4, Pl. 2 (1100)
D.
AI-48915
2015 - Fire Marshal (1100)
E.
AI-48841
2015 - WIC (1292)
F.
AI-48843
2015 - Co. Wide Adm (1100)
G.
AI-48845
2015 - Human Resources (1100)
H.
AI-48870
2015 - Elections (1100)
I.
AI-48849
2015 - Elections (1100)
J.
AI-48835
2015 - DBM / Employee Benefits (2201)
K.
AI-48826
2015 - Planning Department (1100)
L.
AI-48839
2015 - Pct.1 R&B (1200)
M.
AI-48755
2015 - Pct.1 Parks (1100)
N.
AI-48754
2015 - Pct.1 Admin (1200)
O.
AI-48921
2015 - Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
P.
AI-48804
2015- Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200)
Q.
AI-48737
2015 - Pct. 4 Admin. (1200)
R.
AI-48656
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PPCPS- BD (1293)
S.
AI-48791
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Immunization (1293)
T.
AI-48789
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Elimination (1293)
U.
AI-48792
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / CPS/HAZARDS (1293)
V.
AI-48788
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
W.
AI-48787
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293)
X.
AI-48793
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293)
Y.
AI-48794
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Prenatal (1293)
Z.
AI-48796
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Infectious (1293)
AA.
AI-48798
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP Discretionary (1293)
BB.
AI-48799
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293)
CC.
AI-48487
2015 - WIC (1292)
DD.
AI-48714
2015 - Purchasing (1100)
EE.
AI-48790
2015 - District Clerk (1100)
FF.
AI-48770
2015 - Jail / Adult Detention Facility (1100)
GG.
AI-48719
2015 - J.P. Pct. 3, Pl.2 (1100)
HH.
AI-48766
2015 - Emergency Management (1100)
II.
AI-48744
2015 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
JJ.
AI-48745
2015 - I. T. Dept. (1100)
KK.
AI-48753
2015 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
3.
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-48940
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from County Commissioners Acct. (1100) to Executive Office (1100) in the amount of $ 3,000.00 to fund repair of vehicle
B.
AI-48929
Public Affairs (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Affairs in the total amount of $7,500.00.
C.
AI-48860
Historical Comm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Historical Comm in the total amount of $1,200.00.
D.
AI-48829
Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (191 & 193) to program (197) in the amount of $100,000.00.
E.
AI-48844
Various Precinct 2 Road & Bridge Projects (1200): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance to various Pct 2 R&B projects in the amount of $193,237.76.
F.
AI-48823
Precinct #4 (1200):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Rd. Maint. (program 007) to ICA-McAllen-Russell (program 142) in the amount of $300.00.
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-48855
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.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-48821
Approval of Hidalgo County Monthly Investment Reports for September, October, November & December 2014.
6.
Executive Office - Valde Guerra:
A.
AI-48728
Right of Way:
Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6:
To install a new 12" PVC pipe beginning on the southwest corner of intersection of Mile 2 and Moorefield Rd to run north 718 feet along the west ROW of Moorefield Rd.
B.
AI-48814
Right of Way:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
Townsite of Hargill (sewer line):
1. 6" Bore Gill Avenue- from the centerline of Fourth Street go south 150.0 feet. Will bore Gill Avenue from east to west.
2. 6" Bore Gill Avenue- from the centerline of Fourth Street go south 220.0 feet. Will bore Gill Avenue from east to west.
Townsite of Hargill (water line):
1. 2" Bore Gill Avenue- from the centerline of FM 490 go south 175.0 feet. Will bore Gill Avenue from east to west.
2. 2" Bore Gill Avenue- from the centerline of FM 490 go south 280.0 feet. Will bore Gill Avenue from east to west.
3. 2" Bore Gill Avenue- from the centerline of FM 490 go south 375.0 feet. Will bore Gill Avenue from east to west.
Las Brisas Heights:
1. 16" Bore Tower Road- from the centerline of Iowa Road go north 680.0 feet. Will bore Tower Road from east to west.
C.
AI-48820
Approval of 457 Plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #089761 & #037028
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-48648
| Account Number |
Payer |
Amount |
| D7114.99.000.0002.00 |
South Texas Moulding Inc. |
$3,221.21 |
8.
Membership Dues:
A.
AI-48785
Requesting approval to pay 2015 membership dues for TDCAA for the District Attorney's Office employees, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Mr. Eufracio had a concern that this Item is a future expense and he has not received an invoice. Ms. Rosalinda Cantu explained that the membership dues are billed at different times of the year and are following what was established during the prior administration. She explained that they submit the affidavits once they receive the membership dues. Her request was to approve the Item subject to the Auditor's receipt of the affidavits.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to the Auditor's receipt of invoices for membership dues and affidavits.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI-48786
Health Dept:
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2015 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
AI-48644
398th District Court (1100):
Approval to pay annual membership dues for Judge Aida Salinas Flores, 398th District Court Judge, in the amount of $220.00 (REQ #272403) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
9.
Urban County:
A.
AI-48729
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Mercedes and one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-48721
Self-Funded (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 02/16-28/2015 in the amount of $38,647.00 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
B.
AI-48266
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $751,457.90 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/14/15 to 02/27/15.
| 02/14-20/15 |
$374,572.31 |
| 02/21-27/15 |
$376,885.59 |
| TOTAL |
$751,457.90 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
C.
AI-48901
Approval of payment to the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector for delinquent property taxes for various properties in the amount of $1,722.40, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
11.
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-48939
Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 3 for an extension of seven (7) additional days with (substantial completion date reflecting April 24, 2015) due to weather delays (rain days), with the sum unchanged for Contract No. C-14-067-06-03 with J-CON CONSTRUCTION, LLC as reviewed/approved by project architect, Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Construction of the Linn-San Manuel Emergency Services Facilities" with authority for County Judge, or Court Member to execute document.
B.
AI-48904
Requesting authority to disconnect alarm monitoring service, and for County Judge or Court Member to execute pertinent forms, for the WIC's Office at 300 Hackberry, McAllen, TX 78501.
C.
AI-48903
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #14-5-000018 in the amount of $1,489.66 from L&G Engineering Laboratory for the "Renovations to Former Adm Bldg. under PO #707737.
D.
AI-48752
1. Requesting ratification of Change Order #2 for additional eleven (11) days due to weather, approved and executed by Precinct 2 Commissioner designee for the project Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Roadrunner Subdivision Paving & Drainage Improvements Project" with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, contract No.: C-14-285-09-15;
2. Requesting ratification of Change Order #3 for an additional amount of $5,247.00 for caliche base and four (4) days due to weather, approved and executed by Precinct 2 Commissioner designee for the project Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Roadrunner Subdivision Paving & Drainage Improvements Project" with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, contract No.: C-14-285-09-15.
E.
AI-48802
Approval of minor additional revisions to previously approved (03/03/15-AI#45781) Amendments with following vendors for "Printed Items and Related Supplies" as minor revisions initiated for accurate definition:
1) Gateway Printing-Contract #E-14-103-03-18 (Original Contract #C-12-008-03-20); and,
2) E.A. Stone, dba, Gulf Data Products-Contract #E-14-103B-03-18 (Original Contract #C-12-008B-03-20)
F.
AI-48836
Requesting approval of the following for Holchemont, LTD for the Pct. 2 Equipment and Maintenance Facility, as submitted and recommended by project architect, ERO Architects for contract no: C-13-096A-12-20:
1. Application for Final Payment in the amount of $49,077.12.
2. Acceptance and Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of December 11, 2014.
G.
AI-48871
Approval and/or ratification to continue renewals of county-used software maintenance (while utilized by the HC Tax Office) through GSA awarded contractor Ultrabac Software contract #GS-35F-0243K (renewed by GSA 02-04-15 for a 5 year term expiring 02-03-2020) with company's acceptance of PO#719157-$980.00 (w/County's terms and conditions on same) only and no document required for execution.
H.
AI-48716
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices for payment submitted by L & G Engineering Laboratory for:
1. Invoice 15-2-000013- $ 655.52 - Linn San Manuel Facility (PO# 713423);
2. Invoice 11325067- $ 66,990.62 - 10th Street Extension project (PO# 688820);
3. Invoice 11325073- $ 62,731.75 - FM 2220 (Ware Rd.) project (PO# 696996);
4. Invoice 11325070- $ 5,835.22 - FM1925 (Phase II) project (PO# 703928).
I.
AI-48825
Requesting authority to enter into a new 48-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MPC5503 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 #272864 in the amount of $223.31/month-equipment, B/W Service Impressions @ $105.00/month and Color Service Impressions @ $215.50 with a total of $543.81/month each, to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court Member, effective upon approval.
J.
AI-48806
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: "Lease/Rental of Vehicles" - Hidalgo County (RFB No.: 2015-032-04-08-SMA) with authority to re-advertise in the event no bids received and project is still required.
K.
AI-48807
Judge's Office:
1. Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (operating) lease copier agreement for a TASKalfa 3051ci PKG A through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. / Nevill Business Machines, Inc., D/B/A: Nevill Imaging Solutions under contract DIR-SDD-1664 through Requisition #268578 in the amount of $136.72/month-equipment, 6,500 B/W impressions @ $44.20/month-service-overages @ $.0068 each & 2,000 color impressions @ $78.00/month-service-overages @ $.039 with a total of $258.92/month, effective upon approval;
2. Approval of Appendix D to DIR Contract No. DIR-SDD-1664 as required by contract Page 4 Section 7.B. - Service Agreement including authority to execute document.
L.
AI-48730
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 #270914 in the amount of $155.83/month-equipment and B/W Service Impressions @ $44.80/month with a total of $200.63/month each, to include the signing of required documents by Co. Judge or court Member, effective upon approval. Will be leasing three MP 5002SP copiers to be used at various areas.
M.
AI-48738
Request authorization to surplus the software w/usb detailed on Exhibit A attached herein for the purpose of destruction as the items are obsolete and have no value.
N.
AI-48750
Approval of the following items with 2GS, LLC contracted vendor for Sioux Rd. Project as submitted and reviewed by project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E. (C-14-362-10-28):
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $24,296.25;
2. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $14,099.90
O.
AI-48764
Sheriff's Office is requesting the removal of County Asset #58265 (Motorola APX 4000 Portable Radio) from their asset list for formal transfer to Pct. #4 asset list (the item's last known location prior to theft of same).
P.
AI-48667
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under the current contract(s) for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services - "Registered Pharmacist Services" C-13-008-05-14 under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Q.
AI-48623
Requesting approval for the destruction of the salvaged departmental uniforms in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items, since they contain department logo.
R.
AI-48573
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 - "Auctioneer and Storage Services' RFB No.: 2015-030-00-00-MEG.
S.
AI-48715
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e requirements, legal notice, draft contract, etc.) as attached hereto for RFP 2015-000-"Pool for License Professional Psychologists" for: "Hidalgo County Judge Mario E. Ramirez Jr. Juvenile Justice Center including the re-advertising of project in the event no proposals are received and project is still required.
T.
AI-48567
Approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $111,233.60 for the Pct 2 Roadrunner Subdivision Paving & Drainage Improvement project, submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-14-285-09-15 and as reviewed by project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E.
U.
AI-48565
Approval of Payment Application No. 7 in the amount of $68,149.82 for the lowering of canal crossings & road widening for Pct. 2 Eldora & Sgt. Trevino Roads project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-13-293-12-20 and as reviewed by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc
V.
AI-48560
Presentation by Purchasing Department for acceptance, adoption, and approval of the revised 2015 Hidalgo County Fixed Asset Policy & Procedures Manual (2nd Edition) for use by all applicable Elected Offices, Departments, Programs, and Agencies.
W.
AI-48361
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2014-0177 in the amount of $1,999.59 for professional services, submitted by ERO Architects through Contract C-13-096-07-09 for the Pct 2 Equipment & Maintenance Facility.
X.
AI-48801
Authority to exercise the six (6) month extension option as provided under current contract for "CRS-2 Emulsified Asphalt" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Y.
AI-48795
Acceptance & approval of the following invoices for various projects submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
1. Invoice No. 11325058- $ 8,648.00 for "Liberty Rd Project";
2. Invoice No. 11325063- $ 32,143.38 for "Mile 3";
3. Invoice No. 11325064- $ 4,751.24 for "Tom Gill/Liberty Rd Project" ;
4. Invoice No. 11325068- $ 1,103.78 for "FM 681-From FM 2221 to SH 107";
5. Invoice No. 11325069- $ 721.69 for "FM 681 Project From FM 2221/FM 492";
6. Invoice No. 11325074- $ 24,549.50 for "FM 494-Shary Rd Project";
7. Invoice No. 11325076- $ 7,500.00 for "Mile 2";
8. Invoice No. 11325081- $121,091.77 for "Mile 3".
Z.
AI-48782
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (Changes in Service) submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. contracted architect for the "Remodel/Renovation of Existing Old Adm. Building (1st & 2nd Floors) Project:
C-08-131-08-07
1. Invoice No. 23 in the amount of $1,650.00;
2. Invoice No. 25 in the amount of $1,650.00;
3. Invoice No. 26 in the amount of $1,650.00;
4. Invoice No. 27 in the amount of $1,100.00;
5. Invoice No. 28 in the amount of $1,650.00;
6. Invoice No. 29 in the amount of $ 825.00;
7. Invoice No. 30 in the amount of $ 825.00.
AA.
AI-48780
Acceptance and approval of proposal submitted by AAMECC, LLC awarded vendor (through County's participation with TIPS /TAPS Contract No. 1042513) for HC-Facilities Management Project titled: "Asbestos Abatement Consulting Services, including but not limited to Preparation of Specifications, Project Air Monitoring and Air Monitoring for Final Clearance" in the amount of $3,965.00 for the building that formerly housed Tx-DPS Offices located at 1212 S. 25th Ave., Edinburg, TX (Project# 2015-065-MSS).
BB.
AI-48772
Judge's Office - Public Affairs Department:
Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a Ricoh Aficio MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #272271 in the amount of $148.37/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $31.05/month & color impressions @ $107.00 = $138.05/month-service with a total of $286.42/month, effective upon approval.
CC.
AI-48771
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the Second (2nd) and final year of the two(2)-one(1) year renewal option with the same rates, terms and conditions for the "Flexible Base (Crushed Caliche)" with the following multiple vendors:
1. E-14-129-04-15 (Original Contract #C-13-018-04-30)-Martin Marietta Materials Southwest Inc.; and,
2. E-14-129A-04-15-(Original Contract #C-13-018A-04-30)-Frontera Materials
DD.
AI-48769
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 Precinct 1. "Hauling Services for Millings" RFB No.: 2015-103-04-08-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
EE.
AI-48400
Approval of Payment Application No. 6 in the amount of $84,311.21 for the lowering of canal crossings & road widening for Pct. 2 Eldora & Sgt. Trevino Roads project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-13-293-12-20 and as reviewed by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.
FF.
AI-48658
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 Precinct 4. "Hauling Services for Hot Mix" RFB No.: 2015-067-04-08-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
GG.
AI-48680
Add Fuel card/ users
1. Constable Pct No. 3 - Fuel card user
2. Sheriff's Office - Fuel card and user