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SPECIAL MEETING - July 6, 2016

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 6th day of June 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:

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
July 6, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval without Item.12.P. to be pulled for discussion.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously 

Court proceeded to Item.12.P.

 
1.
AI-55303
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.)
 
2.
 
2016 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-55296
2016 - Fire Marshal (1100) 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-55288
2016 - Facilities Management CO Wide (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-55286
2016 - PCT3 (1200)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-55250
2016 - Pct.1 R&B (1200) 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-55249
2016 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-55229
2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-55244
2016 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-55233
2016 - WIC Lactation Services  (1292)
 
I.
AI-55230
2016 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-55214
2016 - Imm Div Local (1293) 
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-55213
2016 - HIDTA (1252)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-55211
2016 - District Attorney (1223)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-55206
2016 - DBM Budget Div. (1100)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-55190
2016 - Planning Dept.  (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-55183
2016 - HIDTA Task Force (1291)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-55180
2016 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-55179
2016 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-55178
2016 - Pct 2 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-54934
2016 - CC Rec Mgmt.  (1237)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-55189
2016 - 430th District Court  (1100) 
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-55187
2016 - Pct 3 Rd Maint.  (1200)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-55185
2016 - Pct 3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-55184
2016 - Pct 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-55181
2016 - Health Clinics  (1100)   
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-55175
2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-55160
2016 - District Attorney's Office (1100) 
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-55174
2016 - District Attorney's Office (1281) 
 
BB.
AI-55166
2016 - IT Countywide (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-55157
2016 - 206th District Court  (1100)
 
DD.
AI-55158
2016 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-55156
2016 - Pct 4 Road Maint. (1200) 
 
FF.
AI-55155
2016 - Elections Dept (1100)
 
GG.
AI-55278
2016 - PCT. 4 (1200)
 
HH.
AI-55154
2016 - Pct. 4 Road Maint. (1200)
 
II.
AI-55143
2016 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
JJ.
AI-55142
2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) 
Attachments:
 
KK.
AI-55145
2016 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
LL.
AI-55096
2016 - County Clerk's (1237)
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2016 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-55294
Pct.4 (1200): 
Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental Transfer from PCT4 RD MAINT (007) to PCT4 CRC SUNFLOWER/SH107 (123) in the amount of $1,620.41 in order to purchase supplies for the Sunflower CRC facility.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-55290
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from program(019) to program (010) in the amount of $2,000 to cover pending invoices from La Villa FD.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-55284
Various Accounts (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency into various accounts. 
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-55254
Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (201) to programs (194) and (210) in the amount of $4,260.13.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-55227
Pct 2 CO 2014 (1345):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Machinery & Equipment to Pct 2 Eldora Road project in the amount of $350.63 to fund Change Order No. 2.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-55150
Pct. 4 Adm-Registration Fees (1200):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Road Maint-General Supplies to Pct. 4 Adm-Registration Fees in the amount of $1,440.00 to fund 2016 Certified Public Manager Registration Fees & 2016 Texas County & District Retirement System Conference Registration Fees.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-55279
PCT4 (1200):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from PCT4 RD MAINT-REPAIR & MAINT SRV(430) to PCT4 ICA MCALLEN-RUSSELL(CANAL-WARE)-AID (841) in the amount of $1,617.58.
 
H.
AI-55280
PCT4 (1200): Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from PCT4 RD MAINT- GENERAL SUPPLIES (610) to PCT4 ICA MCALLEN-RUSSELL(CANAL-WARE)-RD (721) in the amount of $7,733.81.
 
4.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
A.
AI-55188
Pct 4 Doolittle Recovery Prj Improvement (1100):
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maint- Other (1200) to Pct 4 Doolittle Recovery Prj- Improvements (1100) in the amount of $30,000.00 to cover anticipated expenditures related to the Doolittle Recovery Project.
 
5.
 
County Clerk:
 
A.
AI-55228
Approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item #54385 (intradepartmental transfer) approved by Commissioners’ Court on May 10, 2016.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-55234
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)
 
7.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-55177
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
TX Relay Transmission Networks, LLC:  A 120' utility pole to be erected on S Tower Rd. 175 feet south of the intersection of Rene St. on S Tower Rd., to be placed on the west side of ROW. 
 
8.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-55163
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
B2644.00.000.0002.00 K.E. ANDREWS & CO $19,840.72
L3190.00.005.0006.00 MCALLEN LEVCAL LLC $25,000.00
M1950.99.000.0005.77 ACCOUNT SERVICES PROCESSING CENTER $2,773.19
P5672.00.000.0064.00 1511 CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES LLC $5,989.72
P5672.00.000.0097.00 FUNK ROBERT N & KERRI S $5,116.85
R3000.99.030.0011.00 WONDERFUL CITRUS PACKING LLC $8,256.62
R3100.99.001.0001.00 WONDERFUL CITRUS PACKING LLC $7,337.39
W3800.99.040.0000.54 GOWAN USA LLC $33,903.15
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-55161
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
S3003.00.000.005A.00 KOHL'S $47,286.65
T6835.2C.000.0001.00 KOHL'S $24,752.49
T6835.2C.000.0001.00 KOHL'S $23,740.40
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-55276
Urban County:
Request approval to renew 2016-2017 membership dues in the amount of $2000.00 to the National Community Development Association for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. (Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017)
 
B.
AI-55275
Urban County:
Request approval to renew 2016-2017 membership dues in the amount of $50.00 to the National Community Development Association, Region VI for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. (Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017)
 
C.
AI-55283
Public Defender's (1100):
Requesting approval to pay Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues in the total amount of $120.00 ($60.00 each) Requisition #301622, for Jose Luis Bravo, First Assistant Public Defender and Sofia Kamal, Public Defender III, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-55164
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay membership dues for Tommy Ureste to the International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. for $135.00 (Requisition #00301039) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-55151
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Mission 2015-2016 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $2,407,788.18 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Mission, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Mission.
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-55176
2016 Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into Countywide Administration-Contingency.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-55193
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 June 16-30, 2016 in the amount of $36,902.18 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
AI-54941
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,022,526.06 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/04/16 to 06/17/16.

06/04-10/16 $   448,501.25
06/11-17/16 $   574,024.81
TOTAL $1,022,526.06

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
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-55287
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 2 (increase in the amount $25,650.00) for the "Eldora Road Improvements," to awarded vendor 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise, and as submitted by project engineer, Jose N. Saldivar, P.E.-HCDD #1.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-55247
APPROVAL FOR INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION PURPOSES ONLY IN AS MUCH AS SOLE SOURCE VENDOR:
 
As of April 1, 2016, Verizon business services moved to the Frontier network changing the name to Frontier Communications. Frontier Communications continues to own proprietary exclusive/specific service areas which will affect the following land line numbers:

1. Pct 1 = 956-968-3423 - Shop; 956-969-1417 - Fax  -  Fire Alarm L1 = 956-968-9320 - Fire Alarm L2 = 956-968-9783;
2. Planning = 956-447-8612;
3. Juvenile Boot Camp = 956-969-3317- 956-969-4908 - 956-969-2574;
4. WIC - Rio Grande City = 956-488-0500; 956-488-8356; 956-488-8320; 956-488-8391; 956-488-8324; 956-488-9352;
5. WIC - Roma = 956-849-1459; 956-849-1460 - 956-849-1453 - 956-849-1470;
6. WIC - Weslaco #1 = 956-968-0594 - 956-968-0595 - 956-969-2534 - 956-969-4433 - 956-447-8496;
7. WIC - Weslaco #2 = 956-968-3516 - 956-968-8321; 956-968-3548 - 956-968-3744 - 956-968-5835 - 956-AB5-0773 09016 -210-026-5414-011609-5 (Access Line)
 
C.
AI-55285
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325722 dated 6/30/16 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of June 2016 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Technical Meeting. (PO#733569).
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-55262
Approval of the following for 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise for the Pct. 2 Eldora Road project, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Jose N. Saldivar, PE for contract # C-16-061-01-19: 1. Application for Final Payment in the amount of $58,983.36; 2. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion reflecting the date of June 20,2016;
 
E.
AI-55271
Requesting authority to exercise the second (2nd) of two (2) one (1) year extensions as provided in benefit agreement #C-14-054-08-12 for “Pre-Paid (Post Tax) Voluntary Legal Services Program” for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms, and conditions renewal/extension effective August 20, 2016 through August 19, 2017.
 
F.
AI-55243
Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $132,658.48 for 2GS, LLC, contracted vendor for Heidelberg Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC (C-CAP-15-257-10-06).
 
G.
AI-55241
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. 3 Release of Retainage in the amount of $20,361.10; &
2.) Certificate of Completion dated 05-26-16.
 
H.
AI-55200
Requesting authority to advertise  and approval of procurement packet drafted and developed by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering [i.e. plans,  specifications, with legal notices supplied by Purchasing Dept. as approved by HC, etc.] as attached hereto for: “Goolie Rd Paving Improvements” including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
I.
AI-55222
Approval of payment for Invoice #001 in the amount of $14,574.00 for professional services, submitted by project architect, The Warren Group Architects Inc. through Contract C-15-159-09-15 for the Pct. #2 Countywide Mechanic Shop Facility Project.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-55221
Requesting authority to purchase and enter into a (36) monthly subscription agreement for the (Online Services) with Thomson Reuters-West Publishing Corporation and authority to execute required agreement for the District Attorney's Office through the following requisition #301487 at $532.00 per month.  Starting as per Commissioners Court approval through the following accounts:
(6-1100-412-00-080-013-0-340 & 6-1100-412-00-080-002-0-340) and subject to compliance to HB23 &/or HB1295 when and if applicable.
 
K.
AI-55238
Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162764-$140,110.00 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from April 13 through May 31, 2016 in connection to Contract# C-08-227-02-09-PO# 741616 amid Work Authorization No. 3.
 
L.
AI-55235
Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162763-$58,940.82 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from May 1 through May 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09-PO# 617534 amid Work Authorization No. 1.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-55217
Approval of payment of Invoice# 1618 in the amount of $48,346.50 as submitted by Aranda and Associates for the provision of professional engineering services in connection to Contract# C-16-164-04-26 - PO# 743893 amid Work Authorization No. 1.
 
N.
AI-55215
Approval of payment of Invoice# 1622 in the amount of $44,790.00 as submitted by Aranda and Associates, Inc. for the provision of professional engineering services in connection to Contract# C-16-164-04-26 - PO# 743894 amid Work Authorization No. 2.
 
O.
AI-55144
Approval to exercise the one (1) year extension as provided in contract #C-14-280-08-12 for “Service & Maintenance of Generator Located at Jail & Law Enforcement Center Facilities" under the same terms, and conditions effective August 12, 2016 to August 11, 2017.
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-54965
1. Requesting authority to exercise the Sixth (6th) Year of the additional nine (9)-one (1) year options to extend/renew as provided in the current agreement for the:"LEASE OF TOWER SPACE" in connection to Lease Agreements (detailed below) for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, under the same rates, terms and conditions, (subject to compliance with HB1295 and/or HB23 when and if applicable), effective 08/03/16.

A) SBA TOWERS IV, LLC - (LA JOYA TOWER SITE) 
B) O.E. INVESTMENTS, LTD - (WESLACO TOWER SITE)

2. Authority to exercise the Second (2nd & FINAL) Year of the additional two (2) one (1) year options to extend/renew provided in the current contract for:"COMMISSARY SUPPLIES" in connection to Contracts (detailed below) for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, under the same rates, terms and conditions, (subject to compliance with HB1295 and/or HB23 when and if applicable), effective 08/19/16.

A) KEEFE COMMISSARY NETWORK, LLC
B) RENE LUCIO d/b/a R & R DISTRIBUTING
C) ICS JAIL SUPPLIES, INC.

Mrs. Salazar recommended approving subject to receipt of HB1295 and will not execute prior to receipt. Notifying that three different sources from the company assured they'll be sending the form.

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 subject to receipt of HB1295.
                                         
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
 
Q.
AI-55191
Hidalgo County – Planning, Health, & ROW for all 4 Precincts:
1. Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month lease with Carson Map Lease Agreement for departments stated above to utilize online services with Carson Maps Co, Inc. Effective date 6-01-2016 to be paid on start of annual term.
Departments Annual Fee
Planning $1,790.00
Row 1 $590.00
Row 2 $590.00
Row 3 $590.00
Row 4 $590.00
Health $590.00

2. Acceptance and approval of the continuation of the services with CARSON MAP Co. Inc. for "Online Data Services Agreement" through the assigned departments by requisitions to be created by department for the amount stated above, followed by an approved purchase order.

3. Approval to pay the continuation annual renewal fees including the signing of required documents by County Judge or Court Member.
 
R.
AI-55173
Approval of Invoice #1 (Project # 05-196 (B2)) in the amount of $12,725.00 submitted by contracted engineer, Hinojosa Engineering, Inc., in connection with professional services rendered for: "Penitas Landfill Survey."
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-55057
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement, etc.] as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County-"Printing and Mailing of Post Cards [Warrants and/or Reminders]"-RFB No.:2016-236-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event no bids received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
T.
AI-54836
1. Approval of the sixty (60) day grace period extension [as provided under E-13-264-08-27] with Value Added Communications [VACI] for the provision of "Inmate Pay Telephone Services", under the same rates, terms and conditions, so as to have no lapse in services while the procurement process is completed and subject to compliance with  insurance, HB23 and/or HB1295 when and if required;

2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet as drafted and developed through Sheriff's Office [w/their final approval of packet just received] and Purchasing Dept. [i.e., specifications -requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.] as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - Sheriff's Office - "Inmate Pay Telephone Services". RFP 2016-097-07-27-YZV including the re-advertising of project in the event no Proposals are received and/or are rejected and project is still required
 
U.
AI-54680
Authority to exercise the final one (1) year extension option for Hidalgo County - "Off Premises Record Storage-Pick-up Retrieval-Delivery" under same rates, terms and conditions with: CTC Distributing, Ltd.
 
V.
AI-55138
Regina Moreno-Court Coordinator at 449th District Court, on behalf on Honorable Judge Jesse Contreras, is formally requesting to remove a fixed asset from their inventory list with detailed description of said fixed asset attached as "Exhibit A" inventory.
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 6th day of July, 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 July 6, 2016.

Signed this 6th day of JULY 2016




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


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