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SPECIAL MEETING - March 7, 2017

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of March 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 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
March 7, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Consent Items.13.G. and 13.Z. to be pulled for further discussion.
                                        
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Court proceeded to Item.13.G.

 
1.
AI-58869
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-58873
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2016 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-58846
2016 - Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd Prj (1200)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-58776
2017 - Mailing Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-58731
2017 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-58844
2017 - WIC Ineligible Costs (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-58801
 2017 - County Clerk  (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-58782
2017 - 332nd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-58787
2017 - JP 1 PL 2 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-58789
2017 - JP 2 PL 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-58325
2017 - Probate Court (1243)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-58785
2017 - Autopsies (1100) 
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-58798
2017 - Election Dept (1100)
 
K.
AI-58808
2017 - Justice Court Tech. (1242)
 
L.
AI-58840
2017 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office  Adult Detention (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-58773
2017 - County Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-58722
2017 - District Attorney's Office  Civil Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-58723
2017 - Criminal DA (1100) 
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-58742
2017 - Constable Pct.1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-58737
2017 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-58744
2017 - 370th D.C. (1100)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-58724
2017 - 206th Dist. Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-58667
2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100):
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-58703
2017 - County Court #6 (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-58669
2017 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-58693
2017 - Civil Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-58686
2017 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-58708
2017 - Elections Dep (1100)
 
Z.
AI-58755
2017 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-58767
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. - CPS/HAZARDS (1293) 
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-58719
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept.  H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-58691
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB Control (1293) 
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-58663
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100) 
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-58658
2017 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-58732
2017 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
GG.
AI-58677
2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
HH.
AI-58694
2017 - Pct. 1 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
 
II.
AI-58700
2017 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
JJ.
AI-58701
2017 - Pct. 1  Parks  (1100)
Attachments:
 
KK.
AI-58644
2017 - Pct. 1  Road & Bridge (1200)
Attachments:
 
LL.
AI-58835
2017 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
MM.
AI-58699
2017 - Pct 4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
NN.
AI-58698
2017 - Pct. 4  Admin (1200)
Attachments:
 
OO.
AI-58697
2017 - Pct. 4  Emergency Srv Linn (1100)
Attachments:
 
PP.
AI-58666
2017 - Pct. 4  Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
QQ.
AI-58847
2017 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
5.
 
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-58839
Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2-Sgt Trevino Rd Prj to Pct 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $22,818.79 to fund engineering services.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-58733
CO2014-Pct 4 (1345):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from various CO2014 accounts to CO2014-Pct 4 Sunflower Park and CO2014-Pct 4 Brewster Park in the amount of $1,392,346.79 to fund the construction of the Pct 4 Parks.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-58735
CO2015A-Pct 3 (1347):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from various CO2015A-Pct 4 accounts to various CO2015A-Pct 3 accounts in the amount of $1,292,418.21 to fund Pct 3 projects.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-58696
Pct.4 (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Emergency SRV Linn (program 187) in the amount of $389.33.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-58766
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)
 
 
B.
AI-58854
1. Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a.Bally’s Estates Subdivision- Pct.4 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (Tower Road & Canton Road)
Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for installation of 6 OSSF

b.Los Venados Ph. V Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (HWY 281 & F.M. 1017)
Reimbursement request: $2,550.00 for installation of 3 OSSF

c.MGM Grand Ranches Ph. I Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oscar Garza Jr., Owner) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,400.00 for installation of 4 OSSF

d.MGM Grand Ranches Ph. II Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oscar Garza Jr., Owner) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $2,550.00 for installation of 3 OSSF

e.MGM Grand Ranches Ph. III Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,700.00 for installation of 2 OSSF

f.MGM Grand Ranches Ph. IV-A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for installation of 2 OSSF

g.MGM Grand Ranches Ph. IV-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: 3,000.00 for installation of 3 OSSF

h.Palace Station Ph. I Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (Canton Road & Tower Road
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF

i.Riviera Ranches Ph. II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (Moore Road & Val Verde Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF

j.Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza, Owner) (Alberta Road & Tower Road)
Reimbursement request: $70,500.00 for installation of 47 OSSF

k.Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. I Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels, Owner) (F.M. 2812 & Kenyon Road)
Reimbursement request: $10,500.00 for installation of 7 OSSF
 
7.
 
Emergency Management:
 
A.
AI-58775
Requesting approval of payment to BlueWave Express Carwash (invoice #SOBWEII0001) in the amount of $774.00 for yearly car wash services for fleet vehicles with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
8.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-58505
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - January 2017
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-58662
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employees #153893, 122335, 032603
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-58673
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1).  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a. Station 91+40:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Skinner Road with 91.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.9 miles east of Edinburg, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 55.0- feet north of the centerline of said Skinner Road and FM 1925.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 38 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Skinner Road.
b.  Station 96+75:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Rio Bravo Road with 91.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.0 miles east of Edinburg, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 55.0- feet north of the centerline of said Rio Bravo Road and FM 1925.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 38 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Rio Bravo Road.
c.  Station 117+75:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Sunflower Road with 113.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.3 miles east of Edinburg, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 55.0-feet north of the centerline of said Rio Bravo Road and FM 1925.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 33 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Sunflower Road. 
d.  Station 00+00:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Brushline Road with 63.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.0 miles east of Edinburg, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 55.0-feet north of the centerline of said Brushline Road and FM 1925.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 36 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Brushline Road.
e.  Station 14+30:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Sharp Road with 60.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.3 miles east of Edinburg, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 55.0-feet north of the centerline of said Brushline Road and FM 1925.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 33 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Sharp Road. 
f.  Station 39+50:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross 3RD Avenue with 333.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.8 miles east of Edinburg, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 60.0-feet north of the centerline of said 3RD Avenue and FM 1925.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 33 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross 3RD Avenue. 
g.  Station 65+00:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing  to cross Val Verde Road with 145.0 lineal feet of 12-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.4 miles east of Edinburg, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 45.0-feet north of the centerline of said Val Verde Road and FM 1925.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 33 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Val Verde Road. 
h.  Station 00+00:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 100.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline to cross Mile 2 West Road approximately 1,288 lineal feet from the intersection of Mile 12 1/2 North Road and Mile 2 West Road. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 3.75 miles southwest of La Villa, Texas.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 55 lineal feet of 26-inch x 3/8 inch steel casing to cross Mile 2 West Road. 
i.  Station 13+50:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Mile 13 North Road with 75.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 3.5 miles southwest of La Villa, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 48.0-feet west of the centerline of said Mile 2 West Road and Mile 13 North Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 35 lineal feet of 27-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Mile 13 North Road. 
j.  Station 27+00:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 70.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline along Mile 2 West Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 3.25 miles southwest of La Villa, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 48.0-feet west of the centerline of said Mile 2 West Road and Mile 14 North Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and located 1315 feet north from the intersection of Mile 13 North Road and Mile 2 West Road.
k.  Station 39+42:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Mile 13 1/2 North Road with 75.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 3.0 miles southwest of La Villa, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 48.0-feet west of the centerline of said Mile 2 West Road and Mile 13 1/2 North Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 35 lineal feet of 27-inch SDR26 PVC  casing to cross Mile 13 1/2 North Road.
l.  Station 66+32:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Mile 14 North Road with 75.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 2.5 miles southwest of La Villa, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 48.0-feet west of the centerline of said Mile 2 West Road and Mile 14 North Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 35 lineal feet of 27-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Mile 14 North Road.
m.  Station 92+00:  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Mile 14 1/2 North Road with 75.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 2.0 miles southwest of La Villa, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 48.0-feet west of the centerline of said Mile 2 West Road and Mile 14 1/2 North Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 30 lineal feet of 27-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Mile 14 1/2 North Road.
n.  Station 119+50: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Mile 15 North Road with 75.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 1.5 miles southwest of La Villa, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 48.0-feet west of the centerline of said Mile 2 West Road and Mile 15 North Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 27-inch SDR26 PVC casing to cross Mile 15 North Road. 
o.  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 1,485.0 lineal feet of 16-inch waterline along Mile 2 West Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 1.0 mile southwest of La Villa, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 5.0-feet east of the west right-of-way line of said Mile 2 West Road and 40-inches below natural ground.  The waterline begins at Station 131+18  and continues north to Station 145+92 at which it will tie into an existing 16-inch waterline located within the said road right-of-way.  The proposed waterline will also cross Mile 15 1/2 North Road where it will be bored and encased with 35 lineal feet of 27-inch SDR26 PVC casing. 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-58631
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1).  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:  Mac Estates Subdivision, Edinburg, TX
a.  Proposing to bore an 8 inch casing for a 4 inch waterline, from the centerline of Wisconsin Road go South approximately 1,000 feet.  Will bore I Road from east to west. 
b.  Proposing to bore an 8 inch casing for a 4 inch waterline, from the centerline of Wisconsin Road go South approximately 1,300 feet.  Will bore I Road from east to west.  
  Sunset Valley Subdivision Phase IV, Donna, TX: 
c.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 1 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 240.00 feet.  Will bore Stites Road from North to South. 
d.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 1 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 380.00 feet.  Will bore Stites Road from North to South. 
e.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 1 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 550.00 feet.  Will bore Stites Road from North to South. 
f.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 1 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 720.00 feet.  Will bore Stites Road from North to South. 
g.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for 1 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 890.00 feet,  Will bore Stites Road from North to South. 
h.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 1 inch waterline,  from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 1,060.00 feet.  Will bore Stites Road from North to South. 
i.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 1 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 1,230.00 feet. Will bore Victoria Road from East to West. 
j.  Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 1 inch waterline, from the centerline of Stites Road go South 810.00 feet.  Will bore Victoria Road from North to South. 
2).  Sharyland Water Supply Corp.: 
a.  Road Bore Crossing:  A 1" PVC waterline to be encased within a 2" casing to be located approximately 100 ft. East of the intersection of Chapin Rd. and Chapoto St. in City of Edinburg. 
b.  Road Bore Crossing:  A 1" PVC waterline to be encased within a 2" casing to be located approximately 520 ft. South of the intersection of Bryan Rd. and Ebony Highland Dr.  City of Palmhurst.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-58523
Account Number Payer Amount
A5525.99.000.000A.18 Gold Standard Investments II $3,866.30
L3080.00.000.0074.00 Corelogic $3,204.89
M2650.00.008.0008.00 Sierra Title Of Hidalgo County, Inc. $4,712.58
N0270.00.000.0001.00 Natures Resort LLC $4,511.56
P4000.00.000.0053.00 Corelogic $2,533.86
T2100.00.276.0005.12 Hacienda Ford $7,988.44
T2100.00.280.0014.10 Texas Community Bank $4,468.72
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-58648
Account Number Payer Amount
W2170.00.000.0001.00 Sombrero Capital LLC $3,255.51
W2170.00.000.0001.00 Sombrero Capital LLC $17,750.23
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-58522
Account Number Payer Amount
C9145.99.000.0002.01 Golden Aces Inc $3,944.10
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-58753
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay required certification fees in the amount of $85.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal, Homero Garza, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (Requisition # 00316069).
 
B.
AI-58717
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners for Raymundo Eufracio, CPA, Hidalgo County Auditor, in the total amount of $175.00 (Requisition #315847) with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-58712
Public Affairs:
Requesting approval to purchase Digital Juice Pro Lifetime Membership thru Req. #314737 in the amount of $499.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
 
12.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-58711
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 16-28, 2017 in the amount of $34,041.54 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-58710
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $729,172.72 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/09/17 to 02/22/17.
02/09-15/17 $403,766.06
02/16-22/17 $325,406.66
TOTAL $729,172.72
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
C.
AI-58709
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $137,219.12 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/11/17 to 02/24/17.
02/11-17/17 $  56,364.40
02/18-24/17 $  80,854.72
TOTAL $137,219.12
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
D.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
1.
AI-58779
Transfers Out-Health Grants (1100)/Transfers In-General Fund (1293):
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Transfers Out-Health Grants (1100) and Transfers In-General Fund (1293) fiscal year 7 into fiscal year 6 in the amount of $87,554.00 to properly allocate the local cash match required for the TB-Elimination grant for FY 2016.
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-58809
Pct. 4 (1100):
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maintenance, program 007, (1200) to Pct 4 CRC Sunflower/SH107, program 123 (1100) in the amount of $24,136.50.
Attachments:
 
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 FORWARDED 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-58807
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326169 in the amount of $7,956.83 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:
 
B.
AI-58845
1.) Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326157 in the amount of $18,750.00 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-13-178-08-20 (WA#2), for Pct 4 Ware Road project;
2.) Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326162 in the amount of $6,660.76 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-11-234-09-13 (WA#2), for Pct 4 FM 1925 & N. Alamo Rd. project;
3.) Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326173 in the amount of $42,600.00 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-049-02-16, for Pct 4 Mile 5 Project project;
4.) Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #40002 in the amount of $28,749.24 submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-329-09-06, for Pct. 4 Brushline Road project.
 
C.
AI-58804
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326183 in the amount of $4,634.80 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:
 
D.
AI-58806
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326179 in the amount $4,167.89 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-258-06-14 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-58842
Ratification of approved Change Order #3 [executed by designee, Maria "Lulu" Lucio], in connection with the addition/increase of thirty [30] days for contractor time, G&G Contractors [#C-16-226-06-20] and project engineer, LeFevre Engineering for the project titled: Concrete Walking Trails at San Carlos CRC and Sunflower Park.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-58802
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326178 in the amount of $20,478.81 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-58692
Requesting approval for modification and ratification of  the agreement for Suitebriar Google Apps Licensing and Managed Deployment to include an additional 15 users so as to establish a minimum of 165 under the same terms and conditions with said term commencing February 28, 2017 through February 27, 2018 and subject to compliance to form 1295 if and when applicable.

Martha Salazar informed that form 1295 has not been received, but has been recommended to approve subject to receipt. Unless it is received, no action will be taken as far as an agreement being signed or purchasing order being issued. 

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 receipt of form 1295.
                                                                              
 Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously

Court proceeded to Item.13.Z.
 
H.
AI-58702
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft contract document etc.) for project titled: Hidalgo County-"Rental of Industrial of Uniforms-RFB No.:2017-045-SMA including the re-advertisement of project if No Bids received and/or are reject and project is still required.
 
I.
AI-58745
Ratification of Change Order No 1 in connection with contract; C-16-290-09-06 for Hidalgo County Precinct No 1 - Mile 9  North Road Paving & Drainage Improvements as recommended by project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Mark Corbitt, P.E. with a cost decrease in the amount of ($44,588.68) with no additional calendar/working days and subject to compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-58749
Pct #1 (1280):
Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $38,016.00 as submitted by ASAGO LLC, dba, ASAGO Construction, for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 1/2 East Road in connection to Contract #C-16-363-11-01 - PO #753760.
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-58771
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. 11326158 Liberty Road Project WA#4
2.  Invoice No. 11326159 La Homa ROW WA#1
3.  Invoice No. 11326167 South Detention Basin Project
4.  Invoice No. 11326172 FM 676 (Mile5) Project
5.  Invoice No. 11326177 Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-58769
Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $120,810.68 as submitted by Asago LLC, dba Asago Construction, for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 East Road in connection to Contract #C-16-362-11-01.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-58783
Approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $540,439.04 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.
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-58800
Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice# 8614 in the amount of $3,546.74 as submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for professional services provided under contract #C-CAP-08-031A-11-12 for Round III Border Colonia Access Project for Precinct #4 (Hoehn Subdivision).
 
O.
AI-58674
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #C-16-007A-02-16 with Southern Star Transport, LTD for Loading and Hauling of Dirt for Precinct No. 2, under the same rates, terms & conditions subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
 
P.
AI-58814
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. 2/28/17 11326180 $79,039.88
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-58815
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11326156 dated 2/28/17 in the amount of $7,681.76 for the month of February 2017 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting and HCMPO Technical Meeting.
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-58824
Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion as submitted by IOC Company, LLC. [awarded contractor], reflecting the date of 1/31/17 for Nittler Rd. under Contract C-16-289-09-06.
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-58671
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #C-16-007-02-16 with Roy's Hauling Service, Inc. for Loading and Hauling of Dirt for Precinct No. 2, under the same rates, terms & conditions subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-58716
Requesting approval to exercise the additional one (1) year term (under the same rates, terms and conditions) as provided in the current agreements for the provisions of "Title Company Services-Pool" (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County, commencing, March 28, 2017, expiring, March 27, 2018 with the following firms:
  • SIERRA TITLE of HIDALGO COUNTY, INC. - C-16-010-02-23
  • VALLEY LAND TITLE COMPANY LTD. - C-16-010A-02-23
 
U.
AI-58424
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreements for the purposes of the Rental and-or Purchase of Industrial Uniforms for the Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with:

1. Unifirst Holdings Inc. E-16-110-04-05 (Hidalgo County)
2. Model Laundry E-16-110a-04-05 (Sheriffs Office)
3. G & K Services E-16-110b-04-05 (Sheriffs Office)

effective, 04/30/17, and expires, 06/29/17 or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first) and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable].
 
V.
AI-58426
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreements for the purposes of Lease and/or Service of Portable Toilets for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with, Anrige, Inc. DBA: A Clean Portoco effective, 04/30/17, and expires, 06/29/17 or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first) and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable].
 
W.
AI-58534
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 "Pre-Cast Safety End Treatment" - RFB No.:  2017-047-00-00-FAZ, including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
X.
AI-58657
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 "Pipes & Related Miscellaneous Items" - RFB No.:  2017-046-00-00-FAZ.  Including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
Y.
AI-58659
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 - (WIC) "Lease of Space for Off Premises Storage Area" - RFB No.:  2017-048-00-00-FAZ including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
Z.
AI-58670
1.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a) (6) any land or right-of-way;

Martha Salazar stated that Item.13.Z. was erroneously placed under consent, it is being taken out because it requires the approval of an exemption. 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously 

2.  Approval to enter into a "Lease Agreement"  between Hidalgo County and Joe E. Garcia for the purposes of: "Housing the 430th State District Court and/or Other County Offices" in the building located at [323 West Cano, Edinburg, Texas] for an initial term of  two (2) years, with County's sole option to extend/renew for an additional two (2) one (1) year terms (under the same rates, terms and conditions), effective, April 1, 2017.

Martha Salazar clarified that the correct address should be 111 S. 9th St. Edinburg, TX. and not as stated on the agenda.

Salazar explained there are other county offices housed there, DA, Probation and Sheriff. 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
                                        
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
 
AA.
AI-58672
Approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with Ricoh USA MP5054SP awarded vendor through HC membership/participation  under the Texas Dept. of Information Resources contract DIR-TSO-3041.
 
BB.
AI-58676
Requesting approval of "Correction/Clarification"  C-14-134-06-30 (approved by CC  for renewal on 2/21/17-AI#58455 ) with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., for Financial Advisory Services TO REFLECT  two (2) years as stated on  "Letter of Engagement" page five (5) section VII  [with effective dates of: June 30, 2017, expiring date of: June 29, 2019].
 
CC.
AI-58678
Requesting authority to advertise (and to re-advertise the projects in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected & projects are still required) and approval of procurement packets (i.e., specifications, legal notices, etc.) as attached hereto for Road & Drainage Construction for the following Hidalgo County Pct 1 BCAP Projects:
1.  Barboza-Lopez Subdivision Unit #3;
2.  La Flora Subdivision;
2.  La Pampa Subdivision.
 
DD.
AI-58683
PCT 4 CRC-SUNFLOWER (1100):
Approval to enter into a 48 month capital lease agreement with Ricoh USA, INC. through State of Texas DIR contract DIR-TSO-3041.
 
EE.
AI-58690
Pct. 3 - BCAP:
Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice #17007 in the amount of $10,646.91 as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering for professional engineering services provided under contract (C-CAP-12-128-05-22) for Round III Border Colonia Access Program Projects for Precinct #3: El Paraiso Subdivision and Palm Subdivision Unit No. 2.
 
FF.
AI-58695
County Court-at-Law #6 requests approval to enter into a 48-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.
 
GG.
AI-57265
Requesting authorization to remove the assets listed in Exhibit A & B from the Fire Marshal's inventory and as is further detailed in the attached supporting documentation.
 
HH.
AI-58705
Add Fuel Cards:
1. Facilities Management -Fuel Cards
2. Elections Department - Fuel Card
3. Constable Pct. No. 2 - Fuel Card
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 7th day of March, 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 March 7, 2017.

Signed this 7th day of MARCH 2017




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


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