1.
AI-49491
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-49486
2015 - CO2010A&B-Pct 2 Equip & Maint Facility (1342)
B.
AI-49487
2015 - Executive Office (1100)
C.
AI-49427
2015 - Tax Office / Scofflaw (1100)
D.
AI-49450
2015 - Co Wide Comm System (1100)
E.
AI-49441
2015 - Adult Detention Facility / Jail (1100)
F.
AI-49423
2015 - Justice Court Tech (1242)
G.
AI-49291
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Adm (1100)
H.
AI-49324
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PPCPS (1293)
I.
AI-49376
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. (1293)
J.
AI-49361
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293)
K.
AI-49214
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
L.
AI-49211
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Adm (1100)
M.
AI-49372
2015 - WIC (1292)
N.
AI-49392
2015 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
O.
AI-49391
2015 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
P.
AI-49390
2015 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
Q.
AI-49399
2015 - 389th District Court (1100)
R.
AI-49414
2015 - Veterans (1100)
S.
AI-49385
2015 - Fire Marshal (1100)
T.
AI-49332
2015 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
U.
AI-49362
2015 - Pct. #1 Sanitation (1100)
V.
AI-49383
2015 - Pct. 2 Adm. (1200)
W.
AI-49445
2015 - Pct #3 Sanitation (1100)
X.
AI-49371
2015 - Pct #3 Adm. (1200)
Y.
AI-49386
2015 - Pct #3 Parks (1100)
Z.
AI-49337
2015 - Pct #3 Parks (1100)
AA.
AI-49476
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
BB.
AI-49454
2015 - Pct 4 CRC (1100)
CC.
AI-49356
2015 - Pct. 4 BCAP (1312)
DD.
AI-49363
2015 - Elections Chapter 19 (1283)
EE.
AI-49394
2015 - Constable Pct. #2 (1284)
FF.
AI-49182
2015 - Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
GG.
AI-49364
2015 - Planning Department (1100)
HH.
AI-49342
2015 - Adult Detention Facility (1100)
II.
AI-49257
2015 - County Court #4 (1100)
3.
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-49458
CO2010- Pct 2 Equip & Maint Facility (1342):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Various 1342 CO's to CO2010- Pct 2 Equipment & Maint Facility (1342) in the amount of $100,268.38.
B.
AI-49472
Visiting Judges & JP Pct. 5/Plc 1 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Visiting Judges (dept. 115, program 014) and JP Pct. 5 Plc 1 (dept. 069, program 001) in the amount of $116,218.93 to fund salaries & fringes expenditures.
C.
AI-49434
Emergency Management (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Emergency Management in the total amount of $13,000.00.
D.
AI-49457
Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (188) to program (041) in the amount of $ 110,000.00.
E.
AI-49430
Pct.1 CO’s (1303):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations from program (111) to program (183) in the amount of $ 5,093.50.
F.
AI-49329
Pct 1 Rd Maint. (1200):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from various Pct 1 R&B accounts to Pct 1 Rd. Maint. in the amount of $32,752.40.
G.
AI-49449
Precinct # 4 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Parks (program 009) to Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of 14,805.00.
H.
AI-49330
430th DC (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to 430th DC in the total amount of $3,633.00 for travel expenditures.
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-49417
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.
Approval of reimbursements/payments:
A.
AI-49365
Probate Court:
1. Requesting approval to reimburse Oscar de la Cruz, Bailiff/Interpreter the amount of $39.70 for fingerprinting costs required by OCA with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (PO #723954).
2. Requesting approval to issue payment in the amount of $50.00 to Judicial Branch Certification Commission OCA for Licensed Court Interpreter Renewal Application with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (PO #724267).
B.
AI-49351
Fire Marshal:
Acceptance and approval to reimburse Kyle Pulley in the amount of $60.00 (requisition 00275488) for medical physical exam for the police academy with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
AI-49368
Fire Marshal:
Acceptance and approval to reimburse Medardo Villarreal in the amount of $60.00 for medical physical exam and $200.00 for psychological exam (requisition 00275574) for the police academy with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
6.
Approval of certification/payment:
A.
AI-49348
Fire Marshal:
Acceptance and approval to pay invoice #500600-2015-016 for Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council for 184th Basic Peace Officer Certification Course for Medardo Villarreal in the amount of $2,200.00 (requisition 00275433) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-49204
District Attorney's Office - Monthly Check Fee Report - March 2015
B.
AI-49223
District Clerk: Revised January 2015 Monthly Fee Report.
C.
AI-49278
District Clerk
Fee Report for the Month of March 2015 $677,393.27
8.
Executive Office - Valde Guerra:
A.
AI-49323
Civil Service (1100):
Approval to process payment of the following invoices in accordance with Accounting Procedures Manual (Food Policy) through PO #721506. (due to 2 hr. time limit non-compliance) and to clarify Open PO is not only for 2/19/15 meeting as stated)
| Vendor |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
Purpose/Event |
| Subway #6216 |
2/20/15 |
1/A-8956 |
$ 49.60 |
Civil Service Commission Meeting 02/19/15
(due to 2 hr. limit non-compliance) |
| Subway #6216 |
3/26/15 |
1/A-12555 |
$ 49.60 |
Civil Service Commission Meeting 03/26/15
(open PO is for 2015 mtgs. not only for 2/19 mtg. as stated) |
B.
AI-49259
Right of Way:
Sharyland Water Supply Corp.:
1) Road Crossing (BORE): A " PVC waterline to be encased within a 2" PVC casing to be located approximately 371 ft. south of the intersection of Bryan Rd. and Ebony Highland Dr.
2) Road Crossing (BORE): A 1" PVC waterline to be encased within a 2" PVC casing to be located approximately 222 ft. south of the intersection of Los Ebanos Rd. and Melissa Ave.
9.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-49316
| Account Number |
Payer |
Amount |
| W2760.03.000.0001.01 |
PARAMOUNT CITRUS PACKING COMPANY LLC |
$2651.04 |
B.
AI-49196
| Account Number |
Payer |
Amount |
| 00086.90.790.0005.10 |
Great Texas Compression LLC |
$3,608.82 |
| C0200.99.000.0023.03 |
Economy Enterpris Raees Patoli |
$2,639.12 |
| D2025.00.000.0028.00 |
Hackberry Homes |
$5,111.33 |
| E8465.05.000.0001.05 |
Law Office of Michael J. Daley PLLC |
$2,833.52 |
| J0430.00.000.0002.00 |
Lashante Enterprises INC |
$3,247.31 |
| J0430.00.000.0002.00 |
Lashante Enterprises INC |
$3,363.48 |
| J0430.00.000.0002.00 |
Lashante Enterprises INC |
$8,349.11 |
| P9277.06.000.0444.00 |
Landco |
$3,591.92 |
| S2950.99.000.0204.00 |
Weaks Martin Implement Co |
$15,571.93 |
| S6650.00.000.0000.05 |
Salvation Army |
$3,749.03 |
| T2200.00.005.0017.00 |
Paramount Citrus Packing Company LLC |
$2,809.82 |
| T2200.00.004.0017.00 |
Paramount Citrus Packing Company LLC |
$3,111.76 |
10.
Membership Dues:
A.
AI-49327
Auditors (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in the amount of $175.00 (requisition 275227) for Carlos Eli Ramirez, Internal Auditor II, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-49435
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay membership dues for Juan Martinez to the International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. for $135.00 (Requisition #00275823) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
C.
AI-49331
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay membership dues for Tommy Ureste to the International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. for $135.00 (Requisition #00275275) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
D.
AI-49183
Constable Pct. #4 (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2015 Justices of The Peace and Constables Association of Texas, Inc. (JPCA) membership dues for Constable Atanacio J.R. Gaitan (Req. No. 274664) in the total amount of $60.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
E.
AI-49334
Elections Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2015 Election Center Blue membership dues in the total amount of $200 for Yvonne Ramon, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
11.
Headstart:
A.
AI-49233
Approval of Financial Report: March 2015
B.
AI-49236
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: March 2015
C.
AI-49235
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: March 2015
D.
AI-49234
Approval of Monthly Children's Applications for PY2014-2015
12.
Urban County:
A.
AI-49369
Approval of two (2) applicants in the City of Mercedes and one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco under the Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
13.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-49462
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of February 2015.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
14.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-49358
Self-Insured (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 04/01-15/2015 in the amount of $60,082.90 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
B.
AI-49194
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $870,088.05 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/28/15 to 04/10/15.
| 03/28-31/15 |
$152,816.19 |
| 04/01-03/15 |
$310,783.17 |
| 04/04-10/15 |
$406,488.69 |
| TOTAL |
$870,088.05 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
15.
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-49437
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2015-0222 in the amount of $2,573.94 for professional services, submitted by ERO Architects through Contract C-13-096-07-09 for the Pct 2 Equipment & Maintenance Facility.
B.
AI-49478
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #R2015-0223 (reimbursable) in the amount of $495.00 submitted by contracted architect, ERO Architects in connection with, " Pct. 2 Equipment & Maintenance Facility "C-13-096-07-09.
C.
AI-49373
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)-" Welding Supplies and Other Mics. Items" RFB No..: 2015-120-00-00-SGS. Including the re-advertising of project in the event No Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
D.
AI-49456
Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 2 in the amount of $72,048.00 from Central Air and Heating Services, Inc., awarded contractor for the Sheriff’s Office “Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility Roof &/or Air Condition Repairs &/or Replacement”, and as certified for payment by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy Construction Management through contract #C-14-047-01-20.
E.
AI-49465
1. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 35 in the amount $8,651.55 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. 17 in the amount of $406,623.12 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. 1152 in the amount of $14,647.95 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."
F.
AI-49467
Acceptance and approval of invoices no. 36 (Changes in Service) in the amount of $4,500.00 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
G.
AI-49473
Pct. 4 Project Invoices-
1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice # T634403 for $255.50 submitted by Terracon for the Mile 17.5 (between Ware Rd and Rooth Road) project (PO# 705563);
2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 8 for $114,935.75 submitted by JCON Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Facility (PO# 712761).
H.
AI-49474
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with estimated cost proposal of $29,995.00) as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. for the purposes of: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services for Space Pressure Control" for the HIDALGO COUNTY AUTOPSY FACILITY, in connection to "on-call" agreement #C-14-100-04-29 for the purposes of: "Building Repairs/Renovation, Alterations and/or Additions to County Owned Buildings within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4”.
I.
AI-49287
1. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval to exercise the automatic one (1) year renewal as stated in the current "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU)-E-14-162-05-20 (C-07-225-05-08) for "Prenatal Health Care Services of Inmates" between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County Health Department.
2. Re-statement and notification of continuing with same rates, terms and conditions under current Intergovernmental Agreement #79-99-0211 (IA-E-14-163-05-20), between U.S. Department of Justice (DJ)-U.S. Marshals Service and Hidalgo County for the purposes of “Detention Services” at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Adult Detention Facility (County Jail) including other Federal Agencies as set forth below:
A) U.S. Customs
B) Border Protection/Border Patrol
J.
AI-49429
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 15-7 in the amount of $26,797.54 (Pct 1, 3rd Call, Heidelberg Subdivision C-CAP-14-398-12-16) as submitted by project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting Inc.
K.
AI-49425
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 15-11 in the amount of $4,293.16 and Invoice No. 15-10 in the amount of $4,293.16 (Pct 1, 3rd Call, Lorenzana Subdivision C-CAP-14-398-12-16) as submitted by project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting Inc.
L.
AI-49433
Request approval to process and sign the required "Ultimate Vendor / Ultimate Purchaser Exemption Certificate" for Hidalgo County Vendor - Southern Tire Mart; Vendor No. 328804.
Note: The certificate will allow Southern Tire Mart to maintain a tax exempt status for Hidalgo County and all Departments operating as Hidalgo County within their corporate accounting system. This approval to be in effect for future and exact said certificate as required by Southern Tire Mart.
M.
AI-49157
Approval of a "clarification" to caption to Consent Agenda- 14 (a) #AI-49131 (CC 03/31/15) to reflect the correct Sixty (60) Day term, commencing, MAY 11, 2015, expiring, JULY 12, 2015 and not (expiring May 12, 2015) for the purposes of: "PEST CONTROL SERVICES" (on an as needed basis) in connection to agreement# E-14-154-05-06 (C-12-321-10-18) for Hidalgo County with Robert Sanchez d/b/a KILL A BUG or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first and/or is most advantageous to Hidalgo County).
N.
AI-49186
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, approval by precincts and facilities, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County "Traffic Road Signs & Other Related Misc. Equipment" including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
O.
AI-49264
Authority to exercise the final year extension option as provided under the current contract for Hidalgo County - "Maintenance and Repair for Elevators Located in County Owned Buildings" with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas (C-13-020-07-09) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
P.
AI-49286
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325084 in the amount of $7,577.28 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting-C-13-225-07-09.
Q.
AI-49322
Requesting modification {for clarification purposes] of consent, agenda item AI-42786 approved by CC on2/11/14 to include the following language: To allow for price increases as published or submitted by vendor ID#399698; The Source For PublicData, LP D/B/A PublicData.com. including, but not limited to, County Clerk's Office and all other Hidalgo County Elected Office, Departments, Programs/Agencies with availability for all funding sources.
R.
AI-47971
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #3731 in the amount $44,980.00 for professional services submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, Contract C-07-358-09-04 (WA#12), for the Pct. 2 Southfork Drainage Lateral project.
S.
AI-49336
Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 1 in the amount of $197,828.00 from Central Air and Heating Services, Inc., awarded contractor for the Sheriff’s Office “Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility Roof &/or Air Condition Repairs &/or Replacement”, and as certified for payment by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy Construction Management through contract #C-14- 047-01-20.
T.
AI-49335
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325112 in the amount $124,089.36 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17 (WA#1), for Pct.2 priority projects.
U.
AI-49341
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325108 in the amount $46,756.22 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Regional Hike & Bike Project.
V.
AI-49343
Requesting authority to exercise the Fourth (4th) & Final Year of the additional four (4) one (1) year terms as provided in current contract# E-14-296-06-30 (C-11-099-05-24) for: “Ground Water, Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation at Closed Landfill Site” located at Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, under the same rates, terms and conditions with MODERN TECHNOLOGY-MODERN ENVIRONMENT.
W.
AI-49357
Requesting action to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension [as pemitted under current contract #E-14-155-05-06 with the same rates, terms, and conditions] commencing May 17, 2015 and expiring July 16, 2015 for: Hauling Services for Hot Mix" Pct 4 [so as to have not lapse in services while procurement process is completed].
X.
AI-49359
Action to exercise sixty (60) day extension [as permitted under the current contract #E-12-156-06 with the same rates, terms, and conditions]commencing May 28, 2015 and expiring July 27, 2015 for: "Hauling Services for Millings" Pct 1 [so as to have no lapse in service while the procurement process in completed - whichever comes first and/or is most advantageous to Hidalgo County].
Y.
AI-49378
Precinct #3:
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 15024 in the amount of $16,507.66 (Pct 3, 3rd Call, Havana Lomas #s4 & 5 Subdivisions) (C-CAP-14-424-12-16) as submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering
Z.
AI-49384
Ratifcation of PO #724245 thru 724248 to Fleet Safety Division for purchase of equipment & installation of lighting/accessories for Sheriff's Office vehicles, to include PO #723235 to Video Sound & Light Entierprises for lighting equipment/accesories for vehicles purchased for Safety Division.
AA.
AI-49398
Approval to complete and execute Time Warner Order #5607199 documentation to correct and establish rates for Hidalgo County's Department of Health & Human Services.
BB.
AI-49418
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. Ex A - Specs/Req, Legal Notice, Draft Lease Agreement etc) as attached here to for Hidalgo County - "Lease of Office Space - Alton East" WIC - including the re-advertising of project in the event no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
CC.
AI-49216
Add Fuel Card Users/Delete Fuel Card Users for the following:
1. Constable Pct No. 4 - Add Fuel Card
2. Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney - Add fuel card users
3. Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney - Delete fuel card user
4. Adult Probation - Add Fuel Card Users
5. Adult Probation - Delete Fuel Card Users
6. Purchasing Department - Add Fuel Card Users
7. Texas Agri Life- Add Fuel Card User