BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of September 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 September 27, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items.3.K. and 13.J. to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item.3.K.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts to Co Wide Adm-Contigency.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 1 Sanitation in the amount of $80,000.00 to fund various end of year expenditures.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 1 Parks in the amount of $7,000.00 to fund various end of year expenditures.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 3 Sanitation in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund repair and maintenance services for vehicles and equipment.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 4 Sanitation in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund pending invoices from the City of Edinburg.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Facilities Mgmt (001) to Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (050) in the amount of $33,935.40.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Facilities Management Co Wide in the amount of $53,276.00 to fund various projects County Wide.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (212) to programs (219) and (229) in the amount of $283,000.00.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (225) to program (207) in the amount of $2,500.00.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (188) to program (207) in the amount of $10,987.04.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Fund 1303 from program (183) to program (186) in the amount of $500.00.
Mrs. Linda Fong explained the monies that were supposed to be transfer were already committed. Therefore, the department requested to take no action.
Court took no action on this item.
Court proceeded to Item.13.J.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Machinery & Equipment to CO2014- Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project in the amount of $2,250.00.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Tax Note 2014 program (292-014, 121-195, 124-153) to Tax Note 2014 program (294-014, 110-080) in the amount of $3,507.88 to fund the purchase of equipment for new units.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from CO2016 program (300-027) to CO2016 program (110-080) in the amount of $1,915.03 to fund the purchase of equipment for new units.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint-Repair & Maint Srv to Pct.4 ICA McAllen-Russell (Canal-Ware) Rd in the amount of $431.36.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint Other to Pct.4 Adm Water/Sewerage in the amount of $2,000.00.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sunflower/107 program (123) to Pct.4 CRC-Sunflower program (186) in the amount of $9,415.80
Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL #1 in the amount of $754.88 to fund the purchase of an HP ProBook.
Approval of 2016 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Sunflower / SH 107 (program 123) to Pct.4 CRC Sunflower (program 186) in the amount of $58,934.52
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Fee report for the month of August 2016 $524,723.41
1. 7th St. & FM 490:
a. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 150.00 ft.
b. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 250.00 feet.
c. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 350.00 feet.
d. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 450.00 feet.
e. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 550.00 feet.
f. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Gill Avenue, from the centerline of 490 go South 650.00 feet.
2. 7th St. & Harding Avenue:
a. Proposing an 8" sewer bore from the centerline of 7th Street go South approximately 160.0 feet. Will bore Harding Avenue from West to East.
3. 7th St. & Harding Avenue:
a. Proposing a 3/4" water tap along the east R.O.W. of Harding Avenue, from the centerline of 7th Street go South approximately 170 feet.
4. 3rd St. & Lincoln Avenue:
a. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 40.00 feet.
b. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 80.00 feet.
c. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 130.00 feet.
d. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 180.00 feet.
e. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 230.00 feet.
f. Proposing a 4 inch sewer tap on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, from the centerline of 3rd St. go South 280.00 feet.
5. 3rd St. & Lincoln Avenue Lincoln Avenue:
a. A 4 inch waterline extension from the centerline of 3rd Street go South approximately 330.00 feet. Will extend waterline 5.0 feet off of the west R.O.W. of Lincoln Avenue.
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| B2619.00.000.0003.00 | VALLEY LAND TITLE CO | $3,986.71 |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| S2982.04.000.0008.00 | WORTHINGTON PROPERTY INVEST LLC | $50,215.52 |
Approval to pay Fire Marshal Homero Garza membership dues to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for the amount of $175.00 (Requisition #00306526) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for Sergio Cruz and Dina R. Trevino to Government Finance Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Association of Assessing Officers in the amount of $90.00(ea) for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. and Eva Mireles with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues for Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez, Juan Villescas, Orlando Esquivel, Patrick McCormick, Ann Moore, Maxine Nash, Krystine Ramon, Thomas Velez & Cynthia Sepulveda, in the total amount of $545.00 (Requisition #305704), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Road & Bridge (1200) to various general fund accounts (1100) in the amount of $23,014.25 to fund operating expenditures.
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).
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 Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice No. | Amount | PO Number |
| Ricoh | 97516732 | $166.00 | 736524 |
| Ricoh | 97516735 | $132.15 | 736633 |
1. Approval of Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC reflecting the date of 9/14/16.
2. Approval of Payment-Application No. 8 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $101,339.28 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract# 5013/14/15-91-0311-5000-9100-UCP-ML under (PO# 744813) for the provision of Road Construction Services for the Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 - Mile 12) project.
Approval of Payment-Application No. 7 in the amount of $9,000.00 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract# 5013/14/15-91-0311-5000-9100-UCP-ML under (PO# 744813) for the provision of Road Construction Services for the Old La Blanca Road (Mile 10 - Mile 12) project.
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed and drafted by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting,LLC for the following Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1-Fema Roads Drainage Improvements Projects:
1) Mile 8 North (Site 8 of 12) -RFB No.:2016-361-YSI;
2) Mile 2 East (Site 10 of 12 ) -RFB No.:2016-362-SGS;
3) Mile 2.5 (Site 11 of 12 ) - RFB No.:2016-363-SMA;
4) Mile 4 North (Site 12 of 12) - RFB No.:2016-364-SMA
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.
Requesting authorization to reject bid (s) received for the request for bid project titled: Hidalgo County "Fire Extinguishers Equipment & Maintenance Service" Bid No.: 2016-232-08-24-FAZ due to modifications of Specifications.
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Telecommunications and Internet Services HCSO and various County locations. In the event of no bids received or rejection of bids, approval to re-advertise.
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $ 44,906.40) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC for Project:“San Carlos Communications Tower" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to "on call" “Road and Bridge, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General”, C-16-329-09-06.
Approval of the one (1) year extension as provided under E-15-339-09-15 with GBB Rentals, Ltd., for the provision of "Lease Office Space for City of Alamo, for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
Approval to enter into a 48-month (capital) lease agreement for (1) RICOH copier MPC6004 through DIR contract DIR-TSO-3041. Effective upon approval and delivery & installation.
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36 -month (capital) lease copier for a RICOH MPC4504 in the amount of $153.92/month.
Mr. Valde Guerra requested taking action for the 139th District Court, that would encumber object 442 and not object 780.
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
Approval of the one (1) year extension as provided under C-16-014-02-16 with Kalifa's Western Wear, Inc. for the provision of "Lease Office Space for City of McAllen, for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 27th day of September, 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 September 27, 2016.
Signed this 27th day of SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy