SPECIAL MEETING - April 26, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of April A.D., 2016, 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT April 26, 2016 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
AI-54363
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
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2.
2016 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-54353
2016 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-54352
2016 - Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-54341
2016 - J.P. 4 Pl. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-54339
2016 - Pct. 1 (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-54333
2016 - Pct. 1 C.O.'s 2014 (1345)
Attachments:
F.
AI-54334
2016 - Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-54336
2016 - Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-54281
2016 - 430th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-54280
2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. - CPS/HAZARDS (1293)
Attachments:
J.
AI-54272
2016 - HIDTA (1291)
Attachments:
K.
AI-54271
2016 - District Attorney's Office (1223)
Attachments:
L.
AI-54268
2016 - Sheriff FY 2015 CIOT (Click it or Ticket) (1284)
Attachments:
M.
AI-54262
2016 - Human Services Div. (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-54107
2016 - District Attorney's Office (1281)
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3.
2016 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-54349
CO2015A-Pct 1 Mile 14 1/2 (M4-M6) (1347):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-Pct 1 Colonia Del Noreste to CO2015A-Pct 1 Mile 14 1/2 Project in the amount of $149,300.00.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-Pct 1 Colonia Del Noreste to CO2015A-Pct 1 Mile 14 1/2 Project in the amount of $149,300.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-54344
CO2014-Pct 1 Mile 11 (FM1015-Mile 1W):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Jail Renovations to CO2014-Pct 1 Mile 11 (FM1015-Mile 1W) in the amount of $161,155.00.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Jail Renovations to CO2014-Pct 1 Mile 11 (FM1015-Mile 1W) in the amount of $161,155.00.
Attachments:
C.
AI-54345
Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1347):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (204) to program (188) in the amount of $20,000.00.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (204) to program (188) in the amount of $20,000.00.
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D.
AI-54343
Pct.1 CO’s 2015 (1347):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015 from program (204) to program (XXX) in the amount of $65,000.00.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015 from program (204) to program (XXX) in the amount of $65,000.00.
Attachments:
E.
AI-54342
Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (002) to Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (050) in the total amount of $3,321.29 for the construction of courtroom benches and podium for JP 2 Pl 2.
Attachments:
F.
AI-54291
Pct 2 ICA Phr Ridge Rd Prj (1200):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 ICA Phr Ridge Rd (Stewart-Cesar Chavez) Prj in the amount of $1,577.50.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 ICA Phr Ridge Rd (Stewart-Cesar Chavez) Prj in the amount of $1,577.50.
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4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-54294
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)
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5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-54161
District Clerk: Fee report for the month of March 2016 - $615,584.71
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6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-54275
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| B5400.99.004.0022.00 | MARCRO INVESTMENT LLC | $3,475.57 |
| B5400.99.004.0022.00 | LINEBARGER,GOGGAN,BLAIR&SAMPSON LLP | $3,546.47 |
| W4295.00.000.0002.00 | WELLS FARGO | $3,937.16 |
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B.
AI-54274
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| M0150.00.058.0009.01 | PICTSWEET COMPANY INC. | $4,655.42 |
| M0150.99.058.0009.04 | PICTSWEET COMPANY INC. | $6,620.60 |
| P7413.01.000.0002.00 | PUENTE PARTNERS LP | $37,255.94 |
| P7413.01.000.0003.00 | PUENTE PARTNERS LP | $15,966.84 |
| R1334.00.000.0001.00 | WALGREENS FAMILY COMPANIES | $6,891.43 |
| R3297.00.000.0001.00 | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY | $5,256.87 |
| S3003.00.000.0002.00 | CST SERVICES LLC | $6,757.58 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-54260
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| C5830.00.000.0060.00 | ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE | $2,747.67 |
| E4361.00.000.0058.00 | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC | $6,050.43 |
| J2400.00.001.0004.00 | LA CRUCES MANAGEMENT LLC | $10,342.37 |
| L4650.00.000.0009.11 | SERVICELINK OF TEXAS LLC | $2,724.19 |
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D.
AI-54259
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| A1730.02.000.0242.00 | LERETA LLC | $2,762.31 |
| A5440.01.000.0003.00 | WILFREDO A MUNOZ & MARIELA E CHAVEZ | $4,624.95 |
| C8140.99.000.0001.01 | FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE | $15,139.79 |
| W3800.00.104.0000.00 | SOUTHERN MECHANICAL AIR CONDITIONING | $4,582.01 |
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E.
AI-54172
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| C2679.00.000.0001.00 | MENASSA LLC | $7,939.86 |
| C8960.00.000.0010.00 | CORELOGIC | $2,673.06 |
| F1655.00.000.0001.00 | ALONZO CANTU | $9,446.71 |
| L0250.00.048.0000.02 | CORELOGIC | $5,374.54 |
| M0619.00.000.0026.00 | LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK | $10,598.77 |
| M2650.00.008.0005.02 | SIERRA TITLE OF HIDALGO COUNTY INC | $9,731.73 |
| R3052.99.001.0001.Q5 | VF CONTEMPORARY BRAND INC | $11,352.33 |
| S6924.00.000.0001.00 | VALLEY LAND TITLE CO | $4,293.80 |
| W6005.00.000.0008.00 | ELOY GONZALEZ & DORIS O GONZALEZ | $4,316.97 |
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7.
Membership Dues:
A.
AI-54261
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition no. 296879 for 2016 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Chief Daniel Garcia, Captain Adalberto Ruben Hinojosa, and Captain Belinda Madrigal in the amount of $30.00 each with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition no. 296879 for 2016 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Chief Daniel Garcia, Captain Adalberto Ruben Hinojosa, and Captain Belinda Madrigal in the amount of $30.00 each with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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B.
AI-54258
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition no. 296885 for 2016 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Captain Adalberto Ruben Hinojosa in the amount of $48.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition no. 296885 for 2016 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Captain Adalberto Ruben Hinojosa in the amount of $48.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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8.
Urban County:
A.
AI-54346
Request for approval of four (4) applicants in the Countywide area and (1) one applicant in the City of San Juan under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
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B.
AI-54283
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Edcouch, one (1) applicant in the City of Donna, one (1) applicant in the City of San Juan and one (1) applicants in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
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9.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-54163
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
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10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-54267
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 April 1-15, 2016 in the amount of $26,216.68 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
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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).
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-54351
1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #1102707-17 in the amount of $35,891.58 submitted by CAS Companies in connection with the "Autopsy Build Back" Project amid PO#706568 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #1102707-18 in the amount of $4,462.17 submitted by CAS Companies in connection with the "Autopsy Build Back" Project amid PO#706568 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
AI-54335
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $100,227.82 for REIM Construction, Inc., contracted vendor for Lorenzana Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC (C-CAP-15-223-09-29).
Attachments:
C.
AI-54330
1. Requesting clarification/correction to "Amount Due" indicated under AI-54007 (CC 04/05/16) Payment Application No. 1 submitted by Texas Cordia Construction for the Mile 4W (10N-12N) as TO REFLECT THE CORRECT AMOUNT DUE OF $109,511.01;
2. Requesting clarification/correction to "Amount Due" indicated under AI-54009 (CC 04/05/16) Payment Application No. 2 submitted by Texas Cordia Construction for the Mile 4W (10N-12N) as TO REFLECT THE CORRECT AMOUNT DUE OF $86,376.61.
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D.
AI-54300
Approval of the one (1) year extension as provided under C-11-037-05-03 with Richard A. Garza dba BIC Investments for the provision of "Lease of Space for Off Premise Storage Area", for the WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
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E.
AI-54298
Approval of payment for Invoice #002 in the amount of $3,707.43 for professional services rendered by project architect, Sam Garcia Architects through Contract C-15-160-09-15 for the Pct. # 2 Palmer Pavilion/ Les Gilmore Kitchen Renovation and Upgrades.
Attachments:
F.
AI-54276
Approval of payment for Invoice #003 in the amount of $5,217.88 for professional services rendered by project architect, Sam Garcia Architects through Contract C-15-160-09-15 for the Pct. # 2 Palmer Pavilion/ Les Gilmore Kitchen Renovation and Upgrades.
Attachments:
G.
AI-54282
Approval of the following for 2GS, LLC, contracted vendor for Tijerina Estates Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1:
1.) Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $82,555.65; &
2.) Certificate of Substantial Completion dated 04-11-16.
1.) Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $82,555.65; &
2.) Certificate of Substantial Completion dated 04-11-16.
H.
AI-54278
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #FEB 16-9 in the amount of $2,146.57 (Pct. 1, Lorenzana Subd) as submitted by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting LLC.
Attachments:
I.
AI-54188
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Services:
Authority to enter into a new 36 month (capital) lease for a Xerox Copier - Model W7835P through our membership /participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation [DIR Contract#DIR-TSO-3043 which expires 6/16/19] through Requisition #295939 in the amount of $1,375.60 which includes equipment lease, maintenance, and all supplies (except paper); effective upon approval and upon delivery & installation.
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J.
AI-54153
The Hidalgo County Health Department is requesting authorization to remove assets listed in Exhibit A from their County inventory and as is further detailed in the attached supporting documentation.
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K.
AI-53698
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the additional (final) year of Contract #C-15-213-07-28 to RFB No: 2015-213-06-24-SGS, under the same rates, terms and conditions with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. for the provision of "Welding Supplies and Other Misc. Items"-Hidalgo County.
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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 26th day of April, 2016
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 April 26, 2016.
Signed this 26th day of APRIL 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 26th day of April, 2016
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 April 26, 2016.
Signed this 26th day of APRIL 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy