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SPECIAL MEETING - August 18, 2015

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of August 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

HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

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

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
August 18, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Item.7.A. - 7.H. to be pulled for discussion. 
                                                              
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
1.
AI-50929
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-50925
2015 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-50931
2015 - 93rd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-50919
2015 - I.T. Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-50909
2015 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-50811
 2015 - Pct.#1 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-50901
2015 - Pct. 1 Rd Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-50880
2015 - Pct. 1 CRC (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-50894
2015 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-50895
2015 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-50878
2015 - Constable Pct. #2 (1284)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-50877
2015- District Attorney USDJ (1256)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-50882
2015 - County Treasurer's (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-50838
2015 - Pct. 4 Emergency SRVC (1301) 
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-50760
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-50896
2015 - Pct. 4 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-50761
2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-50869
2015 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-50845
2015 - Probate Court / CCL #3 (1243)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-50851
2015 - Co Wide Adm (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-50842
2015 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-50847
2015 - Constable Pct. #3 - LBSP FY15 (1284)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-50806
2015 - Co. Auditor (1100) 
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-50809
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-50808
2015 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-50786
2015 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-50787
2015 - District Attorney's Office (1100) 
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-50893
2015 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-50829
2015 - Pct #3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-50758
2015 - Pct #3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-50751
2015 - 430th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-50772
2015 - Purchasing (1100) 
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-50784
2015 - 398th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
GG.
AI-50771
2015 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
HH.
AI-50747
2015 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-50937
Fire Marshals (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from program(017) and (008)to program (010) in the amount of $8,600 for La Villa FD invoices and future invoices.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-50936
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Executive Office in the total amount of $23,343.68 to fund various operating expenditures.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-50885
Pct.1 C.O.'s (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within C.O.'s Fund 1345 from program (190) to program (388) in the amount of $1,789.49.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-50866
CCL#2 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to County Court at Law No. 2 in the total amount of $3,493.06 to fund various expenditures.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-50780
Pct. 4 San Carlos CRC:
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Sanitation (program 001) to San Carlos CRC (program 123) in the amount of $83.22.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-50852
CCL #6 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL#6 in the total amount of $1,896.73 for travel reimbursement.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-50858
93rd DC (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to 93rd District Court in the total amount of $2,019.26 for travel reimbursement.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-50781
Budget & Management (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to the Department of Budget & Management in the amount of $2,000.00 for anticipated operating expenses.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-50766
 Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from JP Pct 5/PL 1 to Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the total amount of $339.43.
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-50859
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-50746
Approval of Hidalgo County Monthly Investment Reports for May & June 2015
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-50763
District Attorney's Office
2015 July - Hot Checks Fees Monthly Report
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Payment of invoices/claims:
 
A.
AI-50793
Pct. #3:
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditors, Mission Duncan Ins. Agency, invoices #10964, 10965, and 10965, for the total amount of $150.00.

No Action taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-50876
Pct. #4:
Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $28.00.

Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 1115298 

No Action taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-50875
Pct. #4:
Requesting approval of claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check to the Hidalgo County Clerk for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $24.00 (invoice #0953457).

No Action taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-50841
Pct. #4:
Requesting approval of the following four (4) claims/invoices with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $112.00-each deed recorded at $28.00 totaling $112.00:

Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 0863512 

No Action taken on this Item.
 
E.
AI-50874
Executive Office (1100):
Requesting approval to process payment as a claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice # Date Amount
What-A-Wash Carwash 210372 8/10/15 $20.00


No Action taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-50849
County Court at Law #6:
1.  Requesting approval of the exception to Travel Policy due car rental overage 
2.  Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Albert Garcia for airplane ticket, car rental and gasoline in the total amount of $1,926.73 incurred in connection with a trip to attend the Advance Evidence Conference in Vail, Colorado from July 19 thru July 25, 2015 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 

No Action taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-50860
93rd District Court:
Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Rodolfo Delgado for expenses incurred in the total amount of $2,019.26 in connection with his participation in four conferences/seminars from February thru May 2015 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.

No Action taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-50455
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures are completed for reimbursement to Captain Steve Herrera in the amount of $34.60 for the purchase of blank ammunition.

No Action taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Executive Office - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
AI-50830
Right of Way - Permits:
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD)
Boring 40 linear feet of 12 inch irrigation line with a 16 inch steel casing, crossing Rooth Road, (N. 29th St.) approximately 1,320 feet North of Mile 9 North Road. 
 
9.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-50834
County Auditor (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2015-2016 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor Raymundo Eufracio, CPA, in the amount of $130.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-50827
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of April, May, and June 2015.

2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-50904
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 July 1-31, 2015 in the amount of $88,162.34 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 
 
B.
AI-50577
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $952,712.36 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/18/15 to 07/31/15.

07/18-24/15 $527,247.89
07/25-31/15 $425,464.47
TOTAL $952,712.36

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
C.
AI-50843
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of July 1, 2015 through July 30, 2015.
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).
 
A.
AI-50928
Approval of payment for Application No. 3 (Final payment) in the amount of $259,009.05 for 2GS, LLC, for the Pct. 2 Equipment and Maintenance Facility Parking Lot and Access Road project; as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Raul Sesin, PE for contract # C-15-085-03-31.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-50855
Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 6 with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, Contract C-07-358-09-04 resulting in an estimated cost increase of $23,496.00 for services under Work Authorization No. 12 for the Pct 2 South Fork Drainage Project.
 
C.
AI-50853
Approval of payment of Invoice #3862 in the amount $28,047.70 as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-07-358-09-04 (WA#12 & SA#5), for Pct. #2's Southfork Drainage Lateral project.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-50844
1.  Pursuant to Article 14 of Contract #C-14-100-04-29 (PO#725567), with project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., a request for approval by engineer, to permit the subcontracting of: Aerodynamics Inspecting of Texas, for the services of air test, adjust, and balance for Work Authorization No. 1 for Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control for the County Autopsy Facility.

2.  Acceptance and approval of Invoice# M1999659 in the amount of $146.01 for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., in connection to "on call" Contract #C-14-100-04-29 under (WA#1-PO#-725567) for project: Facilities Management -"Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control" for the County Autopsy Facility.
 
E.
AI-50854
Acceptance and approval of requests for payment of the following invoices submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
1.  Invoice # 11325215 -  $  11,425.00 - FM 1925 Project WA#1 (PO# 663995).;
2.  Invoice # 11325216 -  $  51,497.89 - FM 1925 Phase II WA #2 (PO# 724398).;
3.  Invoice # 11325218 -  $  35,778.73 - FM 1925 (10th Street to McColl) Project (PO# 725312);
4.  Invoice # 11325217 -  $196,584.20 - FM 2220 (Ware Road) Project (PO# 728311).
 
F.
AI-50886
Approval to exercise the option to exercise the sixty [60] day grace period extension (as permitted in contract) with  Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., under the same terms and condition for: "CRS-2 (Catonic Rapid Setting) Emulsified Asphalt" so as to have no lapse in goods while the procurement process is completed.
 
G.
AI-50888
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under current contract for "Armored Car Services" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with American Surveillance Co. C-14-126-08-25
 
H.
AI-50791
Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 3 in the amount of $71,449.50 from IOC Company, LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct No. 3, "Mile 2 North Roadway Project," and as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineer-C-14-153-02-17.
 
I.
AI-50818
Acceptance and approval of payment of Invoice #20152429 in the amount of $1,229.79 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure  Group for the provision of professional services from June 01, 2015 to June 30, 2015 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09-PO#698569-Work Authorization No. 2, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's Office review and processing procedures are completed.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-50665
Pursuant to Article 14 of Contract #C-08-227-02-09 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of South Texas Land Investigations, in connection to Supplemental No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 for the "Mile 6 West" project in Precinct One.
 
K.
AI-50848
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325219 in the amount $18,954.61 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#2), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-50816
Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 37 in the amount $6,448.25 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.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-50836
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325184 [June 2 &18 meetings @ $3,788.64ea.X2=$7,577.28] & Inv.#11325213 [July 7 & 16 meetings @ $3,788.64ea.X2=$7,577.28] in the amount of $7,577.28 each from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting-C-13-225-07-09.
 
N.
AI-50840
Acceptance & approval of the following invoices for various projects submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
 
1. Invoice No. 11325201- $ 16,183.56 for "Shary Road Project";
2. Invoice No. 11325203- $13,555.64 for "Mile 3-WA#1" ;
3. Invoice No. 11325206- $  3,680.73 for "Mile 2 N. Roadway Reconstruction";
4. Invoice No. 11325220- $ 49,000.00 for "Mile 3-WA#2".
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-50644
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)- "CRS-2 (Cationic Rapid Setting) Emulsified Asphalt" -RFB No.: 2015-265-00-00-SGS. Including the re-advertising of project in the event no bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
P.
AI-50630
 Requesting authority to purchase fax service agreement through a purchase order with company's response as to acceptance of purchase order not executed agreement, with Copy Graphics through Requisition # 280526 for the following: Total of  $585.00 per year for (3) CANON LC-2050P with effective dates of agreement  8-21-13 to 8-20-16.
 
Q.
AI-50796
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #June 15-13 in the amount of $9,254.99 as submitted by LeFEVRE Engineering for the provision of engineering services in connection with Contract #C-14-308-09-09-PO#721466-WA#2 for the Palm Street Project located in Heidelberg Subdivision.
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-50782
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend Contract #C-14-374-12-16 with Republic Services for the first (1st) renewal of the two(2)-one(1) year term options for "Disposal of Solid Waste Received at Precinct No. 1 Citizen's Collection Stations", under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
S.
AI-50776
Requesting approval of payment for invoice #11325207 in the amount of $14,882.74 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., in connection with construction materials testing and construction inspection provided under Contract C-15-125-04-14 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Equipment Maintenance Facility Parking Lot & Access Road Project.
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-50764
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend Contract #C-14-288-10-28 with Center for Disease Detection for one (1) year of the two (2)-one(1) year term options  for "Laboratory Services-Hidalgo County", under the same rates, terms & conditions.
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-50757
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend Contract #E-14-393-10-28 (original Contract #C-13-307-12-20) with Texas Land Reclamation d/b/a UTW for the final year option for "TIRE DISPOSAL SERVICES-Hidalgo County", under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
V.
AI-50754
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the following contracts for "Aggregate Limestone Grade 4" for the additional year option, under the same rates, terms and conditions:

1.  Contract #C-14-275-10-28 with Eustacio Rubio d/b/a Delta Aggregate & Landscaping Materials-Option I
2.  Contract #C-14-274A-10-28 with Frontera Materials-Option II
 
W.
AI-50735
1. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for FLIR Detection, Inc. (formerly ICx Tactical Platforms) for the purchase of SkyWatch Mobile Surveillance Towers and all related equipment, supplies, and service support including but not limited to maintenance, repairs, & replacement parts.

2. This declaration is being transferred from a previous declaration for ICx Tactical Platforms; Approved on AI-33090 July 10, 2012. It is to remain in force without interruption from the original declaration and while the County owns and / or operates said towers or until revoked and commencing through Purchase Order 728121 in the amount of $1,763.55.
 
X.
AI-50645
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 N. 1 -" Purchase of RAP (Recycled/Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) Material" -RFB No.: 2015-264-00-00-SGS. Including the re-advertising of project in the event no bids responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
Y.
AI-50737
Approval of the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided under Contract #E-14-283-06-17 (original contract #C-13-123-08-13) with Roy's Hauling Service, Inc. for the provision of "Purchase of RAP (Recycled/Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) Material" under the  same rates, terms and conditions, so as to have no lapse in services while the procurement process is completed.
 
Z.
AI-50741
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications-requirements, legal notice, draft contract, etc.) as attached hereto for: "Hidalgo County WIC Program-Lease Office Space-City of Donna" Bid No. 2015-267-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event bids are received and project is still required.
 
AA.
AI-50826
Add Fuel Cards/Users:
1. Constable Pct No. 4 - Fuel Card Users
2. Constable Pct No. 3 - Fuel Cards
 
BB.
AI-50899
Add Fuel Cards
1. Planning Department - Fuel cards
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 18th day of August, 2015

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


By: ______________________________
Norma G.Cantu, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on AUGUST 18, 2015.

Signed this 18th day of AUGUST 2015




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


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy