SPECIAL MEETING - February 6, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 6th day of February A.D., 2017, 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 February 6, 2017 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items. 7.A., 10.A.,10.G.2., 10.I.C., 10.M., 10.N., 10.U., and 10.W. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.7.A.
1.
AI-58408
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.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-58410
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-58278
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of October 2016 and November 2016.
C.
AI-58252
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley" 2015-2016 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $186,927.57 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Edinburg.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Hidalgo 2015-2016 TIRZ payment in the amount of $251,460.92 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "Entertainment Center" 2015-2016 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $53,025.62 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 4, City of Edinburg.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Hidalgo 2015-2016 TIRZ payment in the amount of $251,460.92 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "Entertainment Center" 2015-2016 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $53,025.62 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 4, City of Edinburg.
Attachments:
3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-58403
2017 - General Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-58390
2017- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-58396
2017 - 93rd DC (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-58377
2017 - Pct 3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-58364
2017 - County Judge's Office (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-58319
2017 - Nuisance Abatement Program (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-58328
2017 - Master Court (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-58351
2017 - District Attorney's Office/ Autopsies (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-58253
2017- WIC (1292)
Attachments:
J.
AI-58282
2017 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-58290
2017 - 389th DC (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-58297
2017 - Treasurer's Office (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-58246
2017 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-58247
2017 - Sheriff (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-58259
2017- 430th DC (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-58232
2017 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-58218
2017 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-58222
2017 - 449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-58335
2017 - Pct. 1 Road & Bridge (1200)
Attachments:
T.
AI-58309
2017 - Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
U.
AI-58245
2017 - Pct 1 - Administration (1200)
Attachments:
V.
AI-58225
2017 - Pct 1 - Road Maintenance (1200)
Attachments:
W.
AI-58227
2017 - Pct 1 - Parks (1100)
Attachments:
X.
AI-58384
2017 - Pct. 2 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-58341
2017 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-58342
2017 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
AA.
AI-58230
2017 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
BB.
AI-58212
2017 - DA Civil Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-58369
Co. Wide Adm. (1100):
Approval of 2017 Interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation-Legal Services to Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $241,000.00.
Approval of 2017 Interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation-Legal Services to Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $241,000.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-58381
Humane Society (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Humane Society in the total amount of
$241,000.00 to fund the increase of the contract between Hidalgo County and Palm Valley Animal Center.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Humane Society in the total amount of
$241,000.00 to fund the increase of the contract between Hidalgo County and Palm Valley Animal Center.
Attachments:
C.
AI-58383
BCAP (1200):
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Comm. Acct (125-004) to BCAP (125-028) in the amount of $3,000.00
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Comm. Acct (125-004) to BCAP (125-028) in the amount of $3,000.00
Attachments:
D.
AI-58196
Independent Audit (1100):
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Comm. Acct (125-004) to Independent Audit (125-005) in the amount of $ 5,000.00
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Comm. Acct (125-004) to Independent Audit (125-005) in the amount of $ 5,000.00
Attachments:
E.
AI-58360
CCL #1 (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm. - Contingency to CCL #1 in the amount of $100.00.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm. - Contingency to CCL #1 in the amount of $100.00.
Attachments:
F.
AI-58372
398th DC (1100):
Approval of 2017 Interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency to 398th DC in the total amount of $20,986.96.
Approval of 2017 Interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency to 398th DC in the total amount of $20,986.96.
Attachments:
G.
AI-58374
Pct.4 (1200):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) to Pct.4 Admin (program 005) in the amount of $ 5,000.00.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) to Pct.4 Admin (program 005) in the amount of $ 5,000.00.
Attachments:
H.
AI-58275
Pct.4 (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv Linn-SM (program 187) in the amount of $195.00.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv Linn-SM (program 187) in the amount of $195.00.
Attachments:
I.
AI-58249
Pct.4 (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Emergency SRV Linn-SM (program 187) in the amount of $851.40.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Emergency SRV Linn-SM (program 187) in the amount of $851.40.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-58314
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)
Attachments:
6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-58293
Approval of Right of Way Permits: Sharyland Water Supply Corp.
Parallel Line: A 12" waterline to begin at the intersection of Moorefield Rd. and FM 681 (Mile 14 Rd) to go west for 2.5 miles. Waterline to be located 5 ft. south of the north R.O.W. ; then to go north for a distance of .75 mile. Waterline to be located 5 ft. west of east R.O.W. line of FM 681. City of McCook.
Parallel Line: A 12" waterline to begin at the intersection of Moorefield Rd. and FM 681 (Mile 14 Rd) to go west for 2.5 miles. Waterline to be located 5 ft. south of the north R.O.W. ; then to go north for a distance of .75 mile. Waterline to be located 5 ft. west of east R.O.W. line of FM 681. City of McCook.
Attachments:
B.
AI-58273
Approval of Right of Way Permits: Agua Special Utility District:
Agua SUD proposes to bore 30 ft. across Texan Road in Mission, Texas, Hidalgo County, to install a 1" waterline with 2" PVC casing.
Agua SUD proposes to bore 30 ft. across Texan Road in Mission, Texas, Hidalgo County, to install a 1" waterline with 2" PVC casing.
Attachments:
C.
AI-58315
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #089761
Attachments:
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-58209
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| H0416.99.001.00A5.04 | Trinity Environmental Sed I, LLC | $11,626.02 |
| T2100.00.241.0008.01 | Red Rock Real Estate Development Group I | $27,341.37 |
Valde Guerra informed that the correct payer name is Trinity Environmental SWD I, LLC.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.10.A.
Attachments:
B.
AI-58208
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| M2240.00.000.0001.01 | McAllen Associates | $4,947.68 |
| S2741.00.000.0014.00 | San Investments LLC | $5,118.84 |
| T1750.00.000.0012.00 | Torales Maria Alvarado | $2,500.00 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues:
A.
AI-58198
Amigos Del Valle/County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay Hidalgo County membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay Hidalgo County membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | YEAR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # | REQ. # |
| Amigos Del Valle, Inc. | 2017 | $ 5,000.00 | 7-1100-444-00-125-018-0-810 | 313637 |
| National Association of Counties (NACO) | 2017 | $11,983.00 | 7-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 313639 |
| Texas Conference of Urban Counties | 2017 | $21,531.00 | 7-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 313641 |
| Texas Association of Counties | 2017 | $ 2,440.00 | 7-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 313691 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-58266
Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
Requesting approval of the 2017 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (JPCA) annual membership dues (Req. #312387) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $690.00 after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of the 2017 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (JPCA) annual membership dues (Req. #312387) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $690.00 after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-57938
ILCA:
Approval to pay the 2017 Annual Membership dues to the International Lactation Consultant Association for Diana Cardona IBCLC, Sandra Escamilla IBCLC and Ester Carrizales RNC, LRN, IBCLC in the amount of $396.00./($132.00 ea.) Requisition #(311942) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit,and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay the 2017 Annual Membership dues to the International Lactation Consultant Association for Diana Cardona IBCLC, Sandra Escamilla IBCLC and Ester Carrizales RNC, LRN, IBCLC in the amount of $396.00./($132.00 ea.) Requisition #(311942) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit,and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-58286
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $45,241.44 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County for 01/18/17.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Attachments:
B.
AI-58313
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $312,007.92 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/20/17 to 01/25/17.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Attachments:
C.
AI-58285
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 January 16-31, 2017 in the amount of $73,830.80 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
D.
AI-58284
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $372,200.48 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/14/17 to 01/27/17.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 01/14-20/17 | $292,189.23 |
| 01/21-27/17 | $ 80,011.25 |
| TOTAL | $372,200.48 |
Attachments:
E.
AI-58323
TXDOT Pct 1 FM493 (Champion-US281) (1315):
Clarification/Correction to amount stated on AI-58163, previously approved by commissioners' court on 1/24/17, check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund should be in the amount of $6,055.10 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0863-01-057)
Clarification/Correction to amount stated on AI-58163, previously approved by commissioners' court on 1/24/17, check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund should be in the amount of $6,055.10 to cover the County's additional estimated share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0863-01-057)
Attachments:
10.
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-58402
D.A. - Civil Litigation:
Request authorization to enter into a 60-month lease agreement for $98.69 monthly and/or $296.07 quarterly an awarded vendor through BUYBOARD 407-12. The lease includes all hardware, software, installation, hardware & software maintenance, Soft-Guard Subscription, and IntelliLink Subscription/Meter rental.
Linda Fong stated that Martha Salazar informed she was going to request approval subject to receiving the FMV compliance.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to receiving the FMV compliance.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.10.G.2.
Linda Fong stated that Martha Salazar informed she was going to request approval subject to receiving the FMV compliance.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to receiving the FMV compliance.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.10.G.2.
B.
AI-58362
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326139 in the amount of $29,621.68 as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29(WA#1), for Pct 2 Eldora Road project.
Attachments:
C.
AI-58363
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326138 in the amount of $31,066.64 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-300-09-01(WA#1), for Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project.
Attachments:
D.
AI-58365
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326115 in the amount of $4,684.55 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-171-04-12 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Dicker Road project.
Attachments:
E.
AI-58368
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326127 in the amount $6,082.16 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25(WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project.
Attachments:
F.
AI-58371
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326126 in the amount of $6,259.03 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17(WA#4), for Pct 2 Nolana Loop project.
Attachments:
G.
AI-58298
Approval of the following agreements with Superior Alarms for fire inspection and/or monitoring services for:
1. Requisition #312504-36 month lease agreement for fire inspections & annual fees for three [3] Health Dept. locations identified in supporting documentation as well as BACKGROUND;
2. Requisition #313223- monitoring services to include continuation of services through the life term of equipment in place by end user including any future equipment purchases through Superior Alarms awarded contract with BuyBoard #433-13
with authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute/sign agreements.
Valde Guerra notified that the concern stated on Item.10.G.2. is that this is to upgrade the equipment panel not for monitoring services.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 10.G.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.10.I.C.
1. Requisition #312504-36 month lease agreement for fire inspections & annual fees for three [3] Health Dept. locations identified in supporting documentation as well as BACKGROUND;
2. Requisition #313223- monitoring services to include continuation of services through the life term of equipment in place by end user including any future equipment purchases through Superior Alarms awarded contract with BuyBoard #433-13
with authority for County Judge or Court Member to execute/sign agreements.
Valde Guerra notified that the concern stated on Item.10.G.2. is that this is to upgrade the equipment panel not for monitoring services.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 10.G.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.10.I.C.
Attachments:
H.
AI-58361
Pct 4 Project Invoices -
1.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by South Texas Infrastructure Group: Sunflower Road Project, in the amount of $25,093.04 -Invoice #S17-018//P.O. #753585.
2.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by Herrcon: Project- Sign Letter, in the amount of $2,628.30 -"M" Rd. Building: JOC Contract # 464-14-/P.O. #745103.
3.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by Rigney Construction & Development, LLC. in the amount of $114,836.95, Project-Renovations of M Road Bldg.-Pay App. #1,P.O. #752997.
4.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by B2Z Engineering:Project in the amount of $28,749.24,WA #3 Brushline Road-Invoice # 40001,P.O. 753654.
5.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by RG Enterprises, LLC.: Project- Landscape/Structural Irrigation-San Carlos CRC-Pay App. #1, in the amount of $69,013.55, P.O. 748664.
6.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,792.40, Project-Sanitation Collection Facility & M Road Bldg.-Inv. #M220878/P.O. #745734.
1.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by South Texas Infrastructure Group: Sunflower Road Project, in the amount of $25,093.04 -Invoice #S17-018//P.O. #753585.
2.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by Herrcon: Project- Sign Letter, in the amount of $2,628.30 -"M" Rd. Building: JOC Contract # 464-14-/P.O. #745103.
3.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by Rigney Construction & Development, LLC. in the amount of $114,836.95, Project-Renovations of M Road Bldg.-Pay App. #1,P.O. #752997.
4.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by B2Z Engineering:Project in the amount of $28,749.24,WA #3 Brushline Road-Invoice # 40001,P.O. 753654.
5.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by RG Enterprises, LLC.: Project- Landscape/Structural Irrigation-San Carlos CRC-Pay App. #1, in the amount of $69,013.55, P.O. 748664.
6.) Requesting approval of the following payment invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,792.40, Project-Sanitation Collection Facility & M Road Bldg.-Inv. #M220878/P.O. #745734.
Attachments:
I.
AI-58318
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.
A.) FM1925 & N. Alamo Rd Extension- Work Authorization No. 2-invoice 11326114- $ 3,700.50. P.O. #684964
B.) Mile 5 Project (Taylor Rd. to FM 2220 (Ware Rd.))- Invoice 11326123- $ 87,925.00. P.O. 740893
C.) FM 2220 (Ware Road) Project-Work Authorization No. 2-Invoice 11326117- $ 18,650.00. P.O. 736559.
Linda Fong informed the department requested no action on this item.
Court took no action on this item.
Court proceeded to consent Item.10.M.
A.) FM1925 & N. Alamo Rd Extension- Work Authorization No. 2-invoice 11326114- $ 3,700.50. P.O. #684964
B.) Mile 5 Project (Taylor Rd. to FM 2220 (Ware Rd.))- Invoice 11326123- $ 87,925.00. P.O. 740893
C.) FM 2220 (Ware Road) Project-Work Authorization No. 2-Invoice 11326117- $ 18,650.00. P.O. 736559.
Linda Fong informed the department requested no action on this item.
Court took no action on this item.
Court proceeded to consent Item.10.M.
J.
AI-58295
Requesting approval of SA4 to WA2 for the ["Abatement/Demolition of the Guardhouse and Wall" with additional survey work and the re-design of the storm drain system] in connection to "job specific" Project: Extension of 10th Street Project (SH107 - FM1925) under agreement #C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4
Attachments:
K.
AI-58321
New Courthouse Project:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice in connection with drainage improvements @ SH107 & Bus 281(PO#750481):
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice# | Amount |
| L&G Engineering, Inc. | 1/31/17 | 11326128 | $102,451.45 |
Attachments:
L.
AI-58322
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11326108 dated 1/31/17 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of January 2017 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Technical Meeting. (PO#733569)
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11326108 dated 1/31/17 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of January 2017 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Technical Meeting. (PO#733569)
Attachments:
M.
AI-58327
Requesting approval to enter into a 36 Month Capital Lease with Canon through a Texas DIR contract #TSO-3101, for 93rd District Court.
Valde Guerra requested the item to be approve subject to legal approval.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to legal approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Valde Guerra requested the item to be approve subject to legal approval.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to legal approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
N.
AI-58331
Approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $140,737.75 submitted by Bearkat Construction LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct 1's Mile 9 North Road FEMA Project as certified for payment by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, C-16-290-09-06.
Linda Fong informed that Martha Salazar is going to contact the vendor to obtain the information that's required to process payment and was going to recommend approving subject to confirmation of extension.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to confirmation of extension.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to consent Item.10.U.
Linda Fong informed that Martha Salazar is going to contact the vendor to obtain the information that's required to process payment and was going to recommend approving subject to confirmation of extension.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to confirmation of extension.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to consent Item.10.U.
Attachments:
O.
AI-58344
Approve payment No. 3 in the amount of $6,446.20 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.
Attachments:
P.
AI-58237
Approval of request for Payment-Application No. 2 in the amount of $166,449.88 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract No. C-16-279-09-06 - PO# 751918 for the provisions of Paving and Drainage Improvements Project to Mile 11 North (FM 1015 - Mile 1 West).
Attachments:
Q.
AI-58239
Approval of request for Payment-Application No. 3 in the amount of $227,389.15 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements Project to Mile 14 1/2 (Mile 4 – Mile 6).
Attachments:
R.
AI-58347
Commisioner Pct 1:
Approval of payment No.4 in the amount of $5,972.00 as submitted by Aranda and Associates for the provision of professional engineering services in connection to Contrac t# C-16-164-04-26 (PO# 743894) amid Work Authorization No.2. Project: Roadway Reconstruction along Mile 14 1/2 (Mile 4 to 6).
Approval of payment No.4 in the amount of $5,972.00 as submitted by Aranda and Associates for the provision of professional engineering services in connection to Contrac t# C-16-164-04-26 (PO# 743894) amid Work Authorization No.2. Project: Roadway Reconstruction along Mile 14 1/2 (Mile 4 to 6).
Attachments:
S.
AI-58116
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/ requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) for Hidalgo County-"Repair, Installation & Removal of Communication & Radio Tower Misc Equipment"-RFB No.:2017-039-SGS, including the re-advertising of project in the event No Bids received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
T.
AI-58226
Approval of Invoice #3 (Project #05-196 B-2) in the amount of $4,255.00 submitted by contracted engineer, Hinojosa Engineering Inc., in connection with professional services rendered for: "Penitas Landfill Survey."
Attachments:
U.
AI-58257
Hidalgo County District Attorney's Victims Unit requests approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with Ricoh, awarded [through HC membership/participation with Tx. Dept. of Information Resources, aka] DIR's Contract #TSO-3041 with all supporting documentation attached/contained herein.
Valde Guerra and Linda Fong requested approving subject to legal approval with respect to the lease being capital or operating lease for reporting purposes.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to legal approval with respect to the lease being capital or operating lease for reporting purpose
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.10.W.
Valde Guerra and Linda Fong requested approving subject to legal approval with respect to the lease being capital or operating lease for reporting purposes.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to legal approval with respect to the lease being capital or operating lease for reporting purpose
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Item.10.W.
Attachments:
V.
AI-58261
Pct 4 CRC - San Carlos (1100):
Approval to enter into a 48 month capital lease agreement for one copier with Ricoh USA/GE Ricoh USA through State of Texas DIR Contract #TSO-3041.
Approval to enter into a 48 month capital lease agreement for one copier with Ricoh USA/GE Ricoh USA through State of Texas DIR Contract #TSO-3041.
Attachments:
W.
AI-58219
County Court-at-Law #5 requests approval to enter into a 36-month capital lease with Xerox, awarded [through HC membership/participation with Tx Dept. of Information Resources, aka] DIR's Contract #TSO-3043 with all supporting documentation attached/contained herein.
Valde Guerra notified that this is to be approve subject to legal approval.
Linda Fong stated that items related to the lease are for information that's needed for recording purposes, and does not require legal approval but it does require completion of the required documents.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to legal approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Valde Guerra notified that this is to be approve subject to legal approval.
Linda Fong stated that items related to the lease are for information that's needed for recording purposes, and does not require legal approval but it does require completion of the required documents.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to legal approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
X.
AI-58101
The Hidalgo County Juvenile Boot Camp requests removing the following Hidalgo County fixed assets [as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto] from their current inventory list.
Attachments:
Y.
AI-58228
Pct. #1:
Approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $207,883.51 as submitted by 2GS, LLC for the provision of Paving and Drainage Improvements for the Colonia Noreste project (Contract #C-16-260-07-19), as reviewed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group Consulting Engineers.
Approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $207,883.51 as submitted by 2GS, LLC for the provision of Paving and Drainage Improvements for the Colonia Noreste project (Contract #C-16-260-07-19), as reviewed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group Consulting Engineers.
Attachments:
Z.
AI-58211
Civil Service:
Action to approve the County's option to renew/extend for its final one (1) year term [as permitted under the current agreement] the engagement of the Espinosa Law Firm for the provision of legal services to the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission subject to compliance with HB 1295.
Action to approve the County's option to renew/extend for its final one (1) year term [as permitted under the current agreement] the engagement of the Espinosa Law Firm for the provision of legal services to the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission subject to compliance with HB 1295.
AA.
AI-58093
WIC:
Requesting authority to advertise [including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required] with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirements agreement etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County WIC Program-Purchase of Microcuvettes - RFB 2017-044-02-03-01-YZV.
Requesting authority to advertise [including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required] with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirements agreement etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County WIC Program-Purchase of Microcuvettes - RFB 2017-044-02-03-01-YZV.
BB.
AI-58229
Approval for the automatic extension of a successive (1) year as provided in the letter of engagement with The J. Ramirez Law Firm for the continuation of the provision of services as Bond Counsel for Hidalgo County.
CC.
AI-58216
Pct. 2:
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326101 in the amount of $38,199.03 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17(WA#4), for Pct 2 Nolana Loop project.
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326101 in the amount of $38,199.03 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17(WA#4), for Pct 2 Nolana Loop project.
Attachments:
DD.
AI-58215
Pct. 2:
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326082 in the amount of $29,995.05 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-171-04-12 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Dicker Road project.
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326082 in the amount of $29,995.05 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-171-04-12 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Dicker Road project.
Attachments:
EE.
AI-58213
Pct. 2:
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326102 in the amount of $5,489.90 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25(WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project.
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326102 in the amount of $5,489.90 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25(WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project.
Attachments:
FF.
AI-58217
Add/Delete Fuel Cards/Users including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 3 - fuel card user
2. Hidalgo County Headstart Program - fuel cards/users
3. Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force - fuel card user
4. Hidalgo County Planning Department - fuel cards/users
5. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 1- fuel cards
6. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4 - fuel card
1. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 3 - fuel card user
2. Hidalgo County Headstart Program - fuel cards/users
3. Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force - fuel card user
4. Hidalgo County Planning Department - fuel cards/users
5. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 1- fuel cards
6. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4 - fuel card
Attachments:
GG.
AI-58264
Add Fuel Cards Users for HC, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Adult Probation - add fuel card users
2. Constables Pct No. 2 - fuel card users
3. Executive Office (BCAP) - add fuel card user
1. Adult Probation - add fuel card users
2. Constables Pct No. 2 - fuel card users
3. Executive Office (BCAP) - add fuel card user
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 6th day of February, 2017
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 February 6, 2017.
Signed this 6th day of February 2017
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 6th day of February, 2017
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 February 6, 2017.
Signed this 6th day of February 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy