SPECIAL MEETING - August 23, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of August 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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING August 23, 2016 9:30 A.M. |
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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:
1.
Roll Call
All members of the court were in attendance.
All members of the court were in attendance.
2.
AI-55897
Presentation and Discussion on the 2017 Budget.
Mr. Cruz informed that although, they're still waiting on the auditor's estimates for 2017, they did provide the office some working numbers. As of now, the working revenue numbers are $193,369,170 about $2 million dollars more than projected.
Since last workshop, there has been personnel changes and are looking at about $2,252,265
The base budget expected after the changes is of $192,395,627
Regarding gas/diesel usage, the estimated price for 2016 is $2.26 and $2.70 per gallon. Mr. Cruz explained there will be a reduction of about $900,000 He informed that this will leave the department with what they spent in 2015. However, they are projecting leaving $600,000 in contingency funds for price fluctuations.
The Museum of South Texas has requested a total funding of $660,000. At an increase of $300,000 for their operational support level. With the increase requested they'll be able to hire staff for their critical areas and provide cost of living adjustments for the staff.
Mr. Cruz encouraged providing the $460,000 however, it will also be for operational support. Commissioner Palacios assured that the additional money requested is essential to help the museum move from a critical stage to a functional stage.
The request for the Hidalgo County Library System, requested an initial amount of $400,000 to establish the e-book collection. An additional $75,000 will be needed to keep funding thereafter. Mr. Cruz explained that the additional money would come from the economical development fund Chapter 381. As of right now, the fund holds about $711,000. Mr. Cruz informed that once they do identify the funds they create a line item to bring back to the court.
Regarding the retirees, they'll be bringing information and analysis to court.
Base on the items presented, the possible increase to the county's budget is of $973,543 for the next fiscal year. Nevertheless, they still have the $2.2 million dollars in personnel requests.
Concerning the road and bridge, they're still waiting on numbers from the auditor's office.
Mr. Cruz noted that if they decide to do a franchise, it will be additional revenues to the county because it wouldn't have those costs. Getting rid of the $5 million dollar sanitation program.
Mr. Raul Silguero presented to the court a packet with personnel information and requests.
Mr. Cruz informed that although, they're still waiting on the auditor's estimates for 2017, they did provide the office some working numbers. As of now, the working revenue numbers are $193,369,170 about $2 million dollars more than projected.
Since last workshop, there has been personnel changes and are looking at about $2,252,265
The base budget expected after the changes is of $192,395,627
Regarding gas/diesel usage, the estimated price for 2016 is $2.26 and $2.70 per gallon. Mr. Cruz explained there will be a reduction of about $900,000 He informed that this will leave the department with what they spent in 2015. However, they are projecting leaving $600,000 in contingency funds for price fluctuations.
The Museum of South Texas has requested a total funding of $660,000. At an increase of $300,000 for their operational support level. With the increase requested they'll be able to hire staff for their critical areas and provide cost of living adjustments for the staff.
Mr. Cruz encouraged providing the $460,000 however, it will also be for operational support. Commissioner Palacios assured that the additional money requested is essential to help the museum move from a critical stage to a functional stage.
The request for the Hidalgo County Library System, requested an initial amount of $400,000 to establish the e-book collection. An additional $75,000 will be needed to keep funding thereafter. Mr. Cruz explained that the additional money would come from the economical development fund Chapter 381. As of right now, the fund holds about $711,000. Mr. Cruz informed that once they do identify the funds they create a line item to bring back to the court.
Regarding the retirees, they'll be bringing information and analysis to court.
Base on the items presented, the possible increase to the county's budget is of $973,543 for the next fiscal year. Nevertheless, they still have the $2.2 million dollars in personnel requests.
Concerning the road and bridge, they're still waiting on numbers from the auditor's office.
Mr. Cruz noted that if they decide to do a franchise, it will be additional revenues to the county because it wouldn't have those costs. Getting rid of the $5 million dollar sanitation program.
Mr. Raul Silguero presented to the court a packet with personnel information and requests.
Attachments:
3.
Adjourn
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 23rd day of August, 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 August 23, 2016.
Signed this 23rd day of AUGUST 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 23rd day of August, 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 August 23, 2016.
Signed this 23rd day of AUGUST 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy