1.
AI-58646
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.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-58655
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-58446
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
C.
AI-58550
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of December 2016.
3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-58566
2017 - Mailing Services (1100)
B.
AI-58567
2017 - Executive Office (1100)
C.
AI-58632
2017 - Sheriff's Investigation HB65 (1227)
D.
AI-58611
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
E.
AI-58610
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / CPS-HAZARDS (1293)
F.
AI-58589
2017 - Tax Office (1100)
G.
AI-58421
2017 - Pct 1 - Road & Bridge (1200)
H.
AI-58551
2017 - Pct2 Adm (1200)
I.
AI-58511
2017 - Pct. 2 Rd. Maint (1200)
J.
AI-58458
2017 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100)
K.
AI-58557
2017 - Pct 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
L.
AI-58556
2017 - Pct 3 Sanitation (1100)
M.
AI-58549
2017 - Pct. 4 Road Maint (1200)
N.
AI-58428
2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
O.
AI-58450
2017 - 370th DC (1100)
P.
AI-58433
2017 - JP Pct 4/Pl 2 (1100)
Q.
AI-58461
2017 - IT Justice Court Tech (1242)
R.
AI-58467
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
S.
AI-58472
2017 - Public Affairs (1100)
T.
AI-58503
2017 - DBM (1100)
U.
AI-58527
2017 - Co Auditor (1100)
V.
AI-58413
2017 - District Attorney (1223)
W.
AI-58406
2017 - District Attorney (1100)
X.
AI-58518
2017 - District Attorney Civil Lit. (1100)
Y.
AI-58474
2017 - COUNTY CLERK (1237)
Z.
AI-58530
2017 - County Clerk (1100)
AA.
AI-58404
2017 - Sheriff's Office Adult Detention(1100)
4.
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-58565
Environmental Compliance (1100):
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Executive Office (125-001) to Environmental Compliance (125-036) in the amount of $3,000.00 for operating expenses
B.
AI-58626
Facilities Mgmt Co Wide (1100):
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Health Clinics to Facilities Mgmt Co Wide in the amount of $2,500.00 to fund the cost of materials being used in projects performed in the Health Department Central Office.
C.
AI-58575
Pct.4 CRC-SUNFLOWER (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 CRC-Sunflower (program 186) in the amount of $2,795.23.
D.
AI-58625
Pct 4 Restitution (1100 ):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 4 Sanitation (124-001) to Pct 4 Restitution (124-125) in the amount of $32,590.38.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-58519
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)
6.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-58580
Approval of Hidalgo County Monthly Investment Reports for October, November and December 2016.
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-58438
District Clerk Fee Report for the month of January 2017 $514,810.28
8.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-58407
Approval of Right of Way Permits: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
Border Town Subdivision Phase II: Proposing to bore a 20 inch casing for a 10 inch waterline, from the centerline of FM 2812 go North approximately 100 feet. Will bore Uresti Road from west to east. Edinburg, Texas.
9.
Membership Dues:
A.
AI-58508
Emergency Management:
Requesting approval of the 2017 membership dues (req. #314944) for EMC Ricardo Saldana and Deputy EMC Belinda Alvarez to the Emergency Management Association of Texas in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures have been completed.
B.
AI-58442
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:
| VENDOR |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
ACCT. # |
REQ. # |
| County Judges & Comm. Association of Texas |
2017 |
$ 2,600.00 |
7-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
313728 |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council |
2017 |
$47,400.00 |
7-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
313725 |
| South Texas County Judges' & Commissioners' Association |
2017 |
$ 300.00 |
7-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
313735 |
C.
AI-58343
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) (Requisition #314134) for the following employees: Johnathan T. Ball, Jessica Yanette Deluna, Francisco Lopez, Juan Romeo Rodriguez, Eliezer Saldana and Santiago Solis Jr. in the total amount of $340.00, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor for District Attorney's Office employees.
D.
AI-58115
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2017 membership dues for (iGO) International Association of Government Officials, a new association which was formed by the merger of IACREOT and NACRC, in the total amount of $200.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
E.
AI-58555
Constable Pct. 2:
Requesting approval of 2017 Annual JPCA Membership Dues for Pct. 2 Constable Employees in the amount of $ 690.00 thru Req #315048 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
F.
AI-58562
Law Library:
Requesting approval of membership dues for Angie Z. Chapa for the Law Librarian Membership Renewal to American Assoc. of Law Libraries (6/1/17-5/31/18) in the amount of $ 247.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
10.
Headstart:
A.
AI-58494
Approval of Monthly Children’s Applications Report for 2016-2017
B.
AI-58495
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: January 2017
C.
AI-58496
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: January 2017
D.
AI-58493
Approval of Monthly Financial Report: January 2017
11.
Urban County:
A.
AI-58588
Request for approval of (1) one applicant in the City of Alamo and (1) one applicant in the City of San Juan under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
12.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-58586
Constable Pct 1-4 (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm. - Contingency to Constable Pct 1, 2, 3 & 4 in the total amount of $1,823.52.
B.
AI-58320
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January 3, 2017 through January 31, 2017.
C.
AI-58513
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $154,636.09 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/28/17 to 02/10/17.
| 01/28-31/17 |
$ 19,653.26 |
| 02/01-03/17 |
$ 58,902.46 |
| 02/04-10/17 |
$ 76,080.37 |
| TOTAL |
$154,636.09 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
D.
AI-58537
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $810,790.93 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/26/17 to 02/08/17.
| 01/26-31/17 |
$247,498.90 |
| 02/01-01/17 |
$147,151.32 |
| 02/02-08/17 |
$416,140.71 |
| TOTAL |
$810,790.93 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
E.
AI-58512
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 February 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $75,677.62 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
F.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-58624
TxDOT Pct 2 McColl Rd Project (1315):
Approval of 2016 inter-fund transfer from CO2010A&B-Pct 2 Various Projects (Fund 1342) to TxDOT Pct 2 McColl Rd Project (Fund 1315) in the amount of $11,126.00 to fund acquisition expenditures.
2.
AI-58617
TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Project (1315):
Approval of 2016 inter-fund transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Project (Fund 1350) to TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Project (Fund 1315) in the amount of $218,941.35 to fund project expenditures .
13.
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-58594
Pct 1 Border Ave (M5N-M6N):
Concurrence of Change Order #1-3 as submitted by the City of Weslaco for the Border Ave Road Project.
Martha Salazar requested the court to proceed with the approval subject to the receipt of the change orders.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to the receipt of the change orders.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item.13.G.
B.
AI-58559
Acceptance and approval of formal resignation/retirement letter received from Dr. Marin Garza (effective 12/1/16) including the expiration/termination of Contract #E-16-117-04-05.
C.
AI-58507
a). Approval of invoice #11326117 for Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $1,700.00 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., awarded contractor for Precinct's 4's, FM 2220 (Ware Road) Project, C-13-178-08-20.
b). Approval of Payment Application No. 1, invoice #2016-068 in the amount of $47,075.25 submitted by RG Enterprises, LLC., dba, G&G Contractors, awarded contractor for Precinct's 4', Concrete Walking Trail at San Carlos CRC & Sunflower Park, C-16-226-06-20.
D.
AI-58543
For continuity, documentation and clarification purposes that any existing Road Construction and/or Drainage Improvements Projects Change Orders qualifying as ...'In the Interest of Expediting the project, etc....' under the PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION'S CC APPROVED DESIGNEE [i.e. Raul Lozano] will now be executed by David Suarez [CC approved designee for Comm. David Fuentes] that involve 'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits..'.
E.
AI-58595
Approval of request for Payment-Application No. 3 in the amount of $178,903.91 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC - Contract No. C-16-279-09-06 - PO# 751918 for the provision of Paving and Drainage Improvements Project to Mile 11 North (FM 1015 - Mile 1 West).
F.
AI-58600
Approve payment No. 4 in the amount of $4,834.65 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.
G.
AI-58612
Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $199,238.75 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.
Martha Salazar notified that she spoke with Sergio Cruz, who informed that the alternative funding source could be to adjust the scope of work to permit FEMA funds to be use.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to adjusting the scope of work to permit FEMA funding.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Regular Agenda Item.6.A.
H.
AI-58520
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting an increase of $1,559.16 and an additional 45 calendar days due to 3,000 SF of proposed concrete and color for Concrete Walking Trails at San Carlos CRC and Sunflower Park, Pct. No. 4 as submitted though project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC (C-16-226-06-20) subject to compliance to HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
I.
AI-58417
Requesting approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft agreement etc.) attached herein and authority to advertise project titled: Hidalgo County-"Type D Hot Mix (Gravel & Limestone)-RFB No.: 2017-042-SGS including the re-advertisement of project if No Bids received and/or are reject and project is still required.
J.
AI-58434
Request by Israel "Buddy" Silva Jr., Director, HC Juvenile Probation Department, to permit the HC Purchasing Dept. to conduct limited procurement services for: Drug Testing Collection Services [RFB 2017-066-03-15-YZV] for HC Juvenile Justice Center such as advertise [re-advertise project-if necessary], distribute packets, received RFB packets with bid & contract to be awarded by Juvenile Board of Judges and not HCCC.
K.
AI-58435
449th State District Court requests approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh, awarded through HC membership/participation with Texas Department of Information Resources contract: DIR-TSO-3041 with all supporting documentation attached/ contained herein.
L.
AI-58441
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for:
1. Invoice No. 11326120 Veterans Blvd. WA#1;
2. Invoice No. 11326122 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project;
3. Invoice No. 11326116 Liberty Rd. Project WA #4;
4. Invoice No. 11326110 La Homa ROW WA #1;
5. Invoice No. 11326113 South Detention Basin.
M.
AI-58448
Acceptance of a rebate check from Staples (BuyBoard 496-15 ) for the year of 2016 in the amount of $45,972.26.
N.
AI-58451
County Court at Law #4:
Approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh a DIR-TSO-3041 contract as detailed on all attachment supporting documentation.
O.
AI-58454
Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount $455,386.50 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct's 3's "South Detention Basin" as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineer, C-16-161-08-09.
P.
AI-58455
Approval to exercise the County's option to renew the first (1st) [of two (2) one (1) year] renewals under contract #C-14-134-06-30 with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. for Financial Advisory Services under the same rates, terms and conditions, subject to compliance with 1295.
Q.
AI-58457
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County "Roadway Light Fixtures & Maintenance" - RFB No.: 2017-043-00-00-FAZ. Including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
R.
AI-58462
Approval of Payment Application No. 21 in the amount of $6,650.00 submitted by IOC Company LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct 3's "Mile 2 North Roadway Project" as certified for payment by project engineer L&G Engineer, C-14-153-02-17.
S.
AI-58476
Hidalgo County Clerk:
McAllen Office requests approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, awarded vendor through HC membership/ participation with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR-TSO-3041), with all supporting documentation attached/ contained herein.
T.
AI-58528
Approve a clarification of C/AI#54964 [CC of 06/20/16] to reflect the correct Model # MPC4504 - Serial #C85103211 with PO #745496.
U.
AI-58409
Constable Pct. 1
Requesting approval to purchase (1) 2017 Dodge Charger Police Vehicle through the County's membership/participation with BuyBoard Coop Program's awarded vendor, Cowboy Motor Company (Contract #521-16 Exp. 11/30/2019) in the amount of $22,835.65 through requisition #314273.
V.
AI-58477
Hidago County Clerk - Vitals/Probate Division requests the approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh, awarded through HC membership/ participation with Texas Department of Information Resources through contract: DIR-TSO-3041 with all supporting documentation attached/contained herein.
W.
AI-58478
Hidalgo County Clerk - Recording Department requests approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh, awarded through HC membership/participation with Texas Department of Information Resources contract: DIR-TSO-3041 with all supporting documentation attached/contained herein.
X.
AI-58479
Hidalgo County Clerk - Criminal Department requests approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with G.E. Capital Information Resources, dba, Ricoh, awarded through HC membership/ participation with Texas Department of Information Resources awarded contract: DIR-TSO-3041 with all supporting documentation attached/ contained herein.
Y.
AI-58480
Hidalgo County Clerk:
Civil Department, requests approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with Ricoh, awarded vendor through HC membership/ participation with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR-TSO-3041), with all supporting documentation attached/ contained herein.
Z.
AI-58481
Co Clerk:
Approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease with G.E. Capital Information Solutions, dba, Ricoh, awarded through HC membership/ participation with Texas Department of Information Resources contract: DIR-TSO-3041 with all documentation attached/ contained herein.
AA.
AI-58484
Approve request for Payment-Application #4 in the amount of $600,611.04 as submitted by IOC Company, LLC awarded under Contract #C-16-289-09-06 (PO #750987) for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements for Project: Nittler Road.
BB.
AI-58497
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreements (under the same rates, terms and conditions) or [upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first] and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County for the following:
- Purpose Driven Polygraph Investigative - (E-16-104-03-07) - commencing, 03/05/17, expiring, 05/04/17.
- South Texas Communications - (E-16-105-03-07) - commencing, 03/12/17, expiring, 05/11/17.
CC.
AI-58353
Ratification of Change Order No. 1 in connection with contract #C-16-279- 09-06 for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 - Mile 11 N Paving & Drainage Improvements (from FM 1015 to Mile 1 West) as recommended by project engineer Sames Engineering & Surveying, Jessica M. Maldonado, P.E. with a cost increase in the amount of $8,496.00 with no additional calendar/working days and subject to compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
DD.
AI-58544
Pursuant to HCCC [Regular AI#57333/11-15-16] and the current agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-16-039-01-05] approval to "Amend" Exhibit "B" & "B-1" to reflect the additional listing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals prescribed by physicians and titled Exhibit "B-2".
EE.
AI-58336
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Polygraph Examiner (Pre-employment, Criminal, Suitability) RFB No 2017-038-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.
FF.
AI-58333
Requesting approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached herein with authority to advertise project titled: Hidalgo County-"Lease and/or Service of Portable Toilets" including the authority to re-advertise in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. RFB No.: 2017-040-SGS
GG.
AI-58439
Add fuel card user: Health and Human Services
HH.
AI-58470
Add Fuel Cards for: Constable Pct No. 3