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SPECIAL MEETING - March 31, 2015

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 31st day of March A.D., 2015, 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU

HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

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
March 31, 2015
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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Item 14.E to be pulled for discussion.

Vote: 4 - 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.
 
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-49078
 2015 - Co Wide Adm (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-49066
2015 - I.T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-49044
 2015 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-49035
2015 - District Attorney (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48864
2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48943
2015 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48954
2015 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48992
2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-49090
2015 - Pct.1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-48971
2015 - Pct.#1 Rd & Maintenance (1200) 
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-49014
2015 - Pct #3 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-48974
 2015 - Pct.4 BCAP (1312)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-48945
2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-48987
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Adm (1100) 
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-48959
2015 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-48995
2015 - JP Pct. 3 Pl.1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-48956
2015 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-48997
2015 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden (1284)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-48960
2015 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-49005
2015 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-48978
2015 - Probate Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-49020
2015 - County Court #4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-48877
2015 - CCL8 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-48955
2015 - 398th DC  (1100)
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-49132
 JP PCT 2/PL 2 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to J.P. Pct 2/Pl 2 in the amount of $4,984.70.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-49130
CO 2014-MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from program (087) to program (041) in the amount of $425,000 to fund the purchase of heavy equipment for Pct.1.
 
C.
AI-49089
 PCT. 1 TXDOT (1315)
Approval of 2015 Interfund Transfer from Pct. 1 16 N (Fund 1345, program#191) to TXDOT-Mile 17 1/2 Rd. (Fund 1315, program#096) in the amount of $25,000 to fund anticipated ROW expenditures.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-49067
93rd District Court (1100): 
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to 93rd District Court in the amount of $1,850.00.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48952
Constable Pct.4 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency into Constable Pct.4 in the total amount of $2,100.00. 
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-49086
Precinct# 4:
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Rd. Maint. (program 007) to Restitution Center (program 125) in the amount of $255.00. 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-49122
PCT 4-Linn San Manuel (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO Wide ADM (002) to PCT 4 Emergency Service Building (136) in the amount of $74,755.02 to fund the purchase of a generator needed at new facility.
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
A.
AI-49008
Transfers In-Gen Fund (1293)
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Transfers In-General Fund (1293) in the amount of $930.00 for a local cash match required for the PPCPS Grant Contract No. 2015-047253-001A acceptance, AI-48989 (CC 3/31/15).
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-49016
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)
 
6.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-48850
District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of February 2015 $657,056.00
 
B.
AI-48781
District Attorney's Office - Hot Checks Fees Report -  January and February 2015
 
7.
 
Executive Office - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
AI-49026
Approval of 457 Plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #122335
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-49007
Right of Way:
Sharyland Water Supply Corp.  Road Crossing (Bore):  A 1" PVC waterline to be encased within a 2" PVC casing to be located approximately 1654 ft. south of the intersection of Trosper Rd. and Mile 3 Rd.
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-48964
Account Number Payer Amount
P2500.00.003.0004.00 SRC Management, Inc $2,527.96
W0100.00.033.0003.06 Idania Perez $9,000.00
W4220.00.000.0010.00 David Crook Attorney at Law $3,330.01
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-48963
Sheriff's Department (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2015 membership dues to the International Association for Property & Evidence for Evidence Technician Edelmiro Ochoa in the amount of $50.00. (Requisition #273658)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-49006
398th District Court (1100):
Approval to pay membership fee to Texas Association for Court Administration for Christobal Garces, Jr., 398th District Court Coordinator, in the amount of $75.00 (req #273995) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48996
Public Defenders (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2015 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues in the amount of $300.00 ($60.00, per member) Requisition #273963 for the following Public Defender's employees listed below, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
ACCOUNT EMPLOYEE NAME TITLE
1100 Gina Vela Public Defender
1100 Christina Conway Assistant Public Defender
1100 Lawrence Esparza Assistant Public Defender
1282 Jennifer Narvaez Deputy Public Defender
1282 Michael Parson Assistant Public Defender
 
 
D.
AI-48837
County Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2015 Governmental Collectors Association of Texas (GCAT) membership renewal fees in the total amount of $350.00 for the following individuals, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

County Clerk, Arturo Guajardo, Jr. - $50.00
Chief Deputy, Annette Muñiz - $50.00
Office Manager, Noe Lopez - $50.00
Collections Supervisor, Juan Perez - $50.00
Collections Analyst, Jason Rohr - $50.00
Collections Enforcement Officer, Sylvia Gallegos - $50.00
Collections Enforcement Officer, Sylvia Reyes - $50.00

 Total: $350.00
 
E.
AI-48846
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2015 membership dues to the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association for Division Chief Joel Rivera and Captain Norberto Leal in the amount of $30.00 each. (Req. 273736)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48914
Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
Requesting approval for renewal of the 2015 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association Of Texas (JPCA) annual membership dues for the following: Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Chief Deputy Joe Espinosa, Sergeant Raul Lozano Jr., Deputy Pedro Escalon, Deputy Carlos Gonzales, Deputy John Paul Sauceda, Deputy Sara Flores, Deputy Julio Gonzales, Deputy Daniel Marichalar, Deputy Mario Cavazos, Deputy Diomar Galvan, Deputy Abimael Garcia, Deputy Roberto Alvarez and Administrative Assist. Rosario Aguilar
With authority for the County Treasurer to issue check (Req#273464) in the amount of $515.00 after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.   
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48958
Constable Pct. 2 (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the "Justice of the Peace and Constables Association" in the total amount of $515.00 (Req. #273526), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor for the following employees: Constable Martin Cantu, Chief Deputy Armando Campos, Constable Clerk Roxanna De la Cruz, Jose Hinojosa, Deputies: Carlos Elizondo, Roberto Perez, Fernando Gaitan, Senaida Alonzo, Juan Arenas, Jonathan Scaggs, Leobardo Ortiz, Javier Rodriguez, Ramiro Martinez, and Jamie Puente.
 
10.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-48757
Approval of Financial Monthly Report
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48758
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Report
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48759
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report
 
D.
AI-48756
Approval of Children's Applications
 
11.
 
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-48941
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area and one (1) applicant in the City of Mercedes under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
12.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-48967
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of January 2015.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
 
13.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-48803
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $718,236.60 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/01/15 to 03/13/15.

03/01-06/15 $347,845.97
03/07-13/15 $370,390.63
TOTAL $718,236.60

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-48982
Self-Funded (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Paying Account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 03/01-15/2015 in the amount of $40,078.83 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
14.
 
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-49131
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement# E-14-154-05-06 (C-12-321-10-18) for the: “PEST CONTROL SERVICES" (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms and conditions with Robert Sanchez d/b/a KILL A BUG, effective, 05/13/15 - expiring, 05/12/15 or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first and/or is most advantageous to Hidalgo County).
 
B.
AI-48617
Approval to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Road & Drainage Construction for Tijerina Estates Subdivision, an Hidalgo County Pct 1 BCAP project including authority to advertise if necessary.  
 
C.
AI-48944
Requesting clarification to (Exhibit B-Tire Size and Description) and corrections to multi awarded agreements (CC action 12/02/14 - AI#47561) with Southern Tire Mart & A to Z Tire & Battery Inc. for the "Purchase of Tires- Including Installation and Other related services" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office & All other Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies, under agreement #s C-14-324-12-02 & C-14-324A-12-02.
 
D.
AI-49011
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20152230 in the amount of $8,625.01 submitted for professional services by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) for the Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-49059
Approval of the following items for Texas Cordia Construction LLC for the Pct. 2 Roadrunner Subdivision Paving & Drainage Improvements, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Raul Sesin, PE for contract # C-14-285-09-15:
A. Application for Final Payment in the amount of $144,797.10;
B. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of February 20, 2015. 

Mrs. Marty Salazar stated that the Final Payment amount included Change Order #4, which has not been approved by Commissioners' Court. Ms. Erica Zamora, Precinct 2, stated the Item would be presented at the next Commissioners' Court meeting. 

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 of Items A and B subject to ratification of Change Order #4 on 4-14-15.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
 
F.
AI-49068
Approval of Payment for Application No. 8 in the amount of $42,701.13 for the lowering of canal crossings & road widening for Pct. 2s Eldora & Sgt. Trevino Roads project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-13-293-12-20 and as reviewed & certified by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc
 
G.
AI-49107
1. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 34 in the amount $2,757.94 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;

2. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 16 in the amount of $144,601.90 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;

3. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1151 in the amount of $5,148.15 submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC, 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."
 
H.
AI-49114
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325077 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:
 
I.
AI-49056
1.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 7 for $136,847.50 submitted by J-Con Construction for the Linn-San Manuel Emergency Facility (PO# 712761) and as reviewed and certified by project architect, Mata-Garcia;

2.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3119-15(9) for $1,403.60 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Linn-San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 701993).
 
J.
AI-48833
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.  "Pest Control Services" RFB No.: 2015-031-MEG including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
K.
AI-48811
Acceptance and approval of request for Invoice Payment #20152229 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group in the amount of $3,519.17 fpr Work Authorization #2 for Mile 6 West Roads-PO#698569 for Professional Engineering Services from October 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015. 
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-48810
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the additional and final year under the same rates, terms and conditions for: "Hot Mix-Cold Laid Road Materials" with Frontera Materials Contract #C-14-139-06-03. 
 
M.
AI-48808
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first (1st) year of the two (2) possible renewal options under the same rates, terms and conditions for: "Striping of County Roads, County Owned Parking Lots, & Misc. County Owned Sites" with Pavement Markings, Inc., through Contract #C-14-012-05-20.
 
N.
AI-48482
Requesting approval of Invoice #3748 in the amount $830.00 as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-14-085-04-08 (WA#5), for the Pct. 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-48480
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 3749 in the amount of $ 748.20 for professional services submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-14-085-04-08 (WA#4) for the Pct. 2 Owassa Road project.
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-48986
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 6 (include 32 additional days) for the "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.
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-48957
1.  Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 for ($883,200.00) as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G ENGINEERING for the provision of "professional engineering services" under contract # C-12-126-10-16 for: "job specific" Project:  Extension of 10th Street (SH 107 to FM 1925) (ROW Acquisition for 2.5 Miles) located in HC Pct # 4.

2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for ($406,610.78) as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G ENGINEERING for "professional engineering services" under contract # C-13-336-12-10 for the ongoing "job specific" Project: FM 1925 (from FM 907 (Alamo Rd) East of SH 68 (Uresti Street)--(SEG II, SHARP ROAD REALIGNMENT LIMITS N. .5 MILES)  within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.

3.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 -Scopes of Work-manage and complete R.O.W. Map to include an additional twelve (12) parcels for an estimated total of sixty four (64) parcels with an (increase of $ 29,978.60) under contract # C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the purposes of (Job Specific) Project: TxDOT has determined that an additional traffic signal (Sugar Avenue) and two (2) flashing beacons (Russell &Rogers Rd.) in connection to the -Project: "Extension of 10th Street (SH 107 to FM 1925)" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
R.
AI-48888
Planning Department:
1. Requesting authority to enter into an annual software support renewal agreement through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor DLT Solutions, Inc. contract DIR-SDD-1697 for the Planning Department through the following requisition #273402.
2. Acceptance and approval of the continuation of the services with DLT Sloutions LLC "Software support renewal agreement " through assigned requisition #273402 followed by an approved purchase order including any annual maintenance services renewals through the life term of existing Autodesk AutoCAD Software and any future addtional licenses for Planning Department.
3. Approval to pay the continuation annual renewal fees.
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-48886
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting authority to purchase staff portraits (30) 8"x10" at $20.00/each,  (15) 5"x7" (set of 2) at $20.00/pair, (1) CD of Image at $90.00 with Treviño's Digital Photography through requisition #273290 in the amount of $990.00.
 
T.
AI-48851
Acceptance and approval of the State of Texas Comptroller's Office-Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) with the Council on Government Cooperative exercising its option to renew the second optional one year term of Contract #946-C1 for "Retail Fuel Card Services" with awarded vendor "U.S. Bank National Association" with same terms and conditions through the term of the renewal period from May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016  thus allowing Hidalgo County's continuation of the retail fuel card services for emergency situations and/or travel outside the County.
 
U.
AI-48840
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend a one (1) year of the two(2)-one(1) year term as provided in contract with the same rates, terms and conditions for the "Waste Water Management System" with Agustin Gomez, dba Gomez Waste Water Services amid Contract #C-14-083-05-27.
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-48979
Add Fuel Card Users
1. Planning Department - Fuel card users 
Attachments:
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 31st day of March, 2015

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 MARCH 31, 2015.

Signed this 31st day of MARCH 2015




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


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy