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SPECIAL MEETING - March 21, 2017

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 21st 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 21, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Item.5.E. to be pulled for further discussion.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

 
1.
AI-59059
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-59073
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2016 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-59050
2016 - CO2016-Pct 2 C. Chvz (Bus83-Nolana LP) (1350)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-58940
2017 - Pct. 2 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-58941
2017 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-58942
2017 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-58043
2017 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-59045
2017 - Co. Wide Adm (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-58997
2017 - County Court-At-Law #1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-59003
2017 - Sheriff's Investigation HB 65 (1227)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-59004
2017 - Scofflaw Program (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-59009
2017 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-58959
2017 - J.P. Pct. 3, Pl. 1 (1100)
 
K.
AI-58964
2017 - 430th DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-58958
2017 - 370th DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-58955
2017-Adult Probation - Mental Health (1289)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-58713
2017 - Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-58938
2017 - Pct 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-58893
2017- Pct 3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-58881
2017 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-58907
2017 - Pct. 4 (1200)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-58884
2017 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-58886
2017 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-58888
2017 - Treasurer's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-58897
2017 - Adult Probation - Misdemeanor DWI Grant (1289)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-58901
2017 - Nuisance Abatement Program (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-58908
2017 - 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-58910
2017 - District Attorney's Office (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-58916
2017 - IT  Justice Court Tech (1242)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-58935
2017 - County Court at Law #6 (1100)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-58944
2017 - DA Civil Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-58866
2017 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-58939
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / CPS-HAZARDS (1293) 
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-58965
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept.  TX Healthy (1293)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-58949
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) 
Attachments:
 
GG.
AI-58432
2017 - JP Pct 2/Pl 2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
HH.
AI-58951
2017 - 449th DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
II.
AI-58948
2017 - 389th Dist. Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
5.
 
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-59049
Pct 2 Various Rd Projects (1200):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Various Rd Projects in the amount of $50,400.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-59046
Pct 4 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Pct 4 Parks in the amount of $48,090.00 to fund professional engineering services for facility improvements related to the Milo Ponce Memorial Park Project.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-59040
1. Pct 4 (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from New Courthouse to Pct 4 New Motor Pool and Pct 4 Sanitation in the amount of $395,000.00 to fund the Recovery and Motor Pool Improvements Project.
2. New Courthouse (1350):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from various CO2016-Pct 4 accounts to CO2016-New Courthouse in the amount of $395,000.00.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-59038
CCL #1 (1100):
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to CCL #1 in the amount of $754.88.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-58952
Pct 1 Adm (1200):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $5,100.00.

The correct description should be Precinct 1 NOT Precinct 2 as stated on the agenda. 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the correction.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-58987
Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (Prg # 001) to Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (Prg # 118) in the amount of $45,255.08.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-59034
PCT 3 - CO2015A (1347)
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-Pct3 (program 107 and 114) to CO2015A-Pct 3 (program 117) in the amount of $18,336.00.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-58931
Pct 4 Emergency Srv Linn-SM (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 4 Sanitation to Pct 4 Emergency Srv Linn-SM in the amount of $1,081.00.
 
6.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-58962
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)
 
7.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-58920
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - February 2017
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-58891
District Clerk - February 2017 Monthly Fee Report - $509,640.48
 
8.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-58820
Approval of Right of Way Permits: 
1).  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:  Sunset Valley Subdivision Phase IV, Donna, TX
a.  Proposing to bore a 12 inch casing for a 6 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 300.00 feet. Will bore Stites Road from North to South. 
b. Proposing to bore a 12 inch casing for a 6 inch waterline, from the centerline of Victoria Road go East 1,325.00 feet. Will bore Stites 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 600 ft. North of the intersection of Bryan Rd. and SH 107.  City of McAllen.
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-58795
Account Number Payer Amount
10049.00.003.0000.00 Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC $9,475.00
10049.00.016.0000.11 Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC $5,049.66
W2760.03.000.0001.01 Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC $5,355.06
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-58772
Account Number Payer Amount
S0006.00.000.0001.00 Perez Ricardo & Lisa $2,900.00
T2910.00.000.0008.00 National Tax Search LLC $3,111.45
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-58945
Requesting approval of requisition #336090 for 2017 membership dues for Sheriff J.E. Eddie" Guerra to the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-58947
Requesting approval of requisition #336296 for 2017 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra for the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-58843
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association for the following employees: Miroslava Alexis Garcia, Ana Liz De Leon-Vargas, Laura Marie Garcia and Melissa N. Lozano in the total amount of $240.00, with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor for District Attorney's Office employees. 
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-58864
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of February 3, 2017 through February 27, 2017.
 
B.
AI-58859
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $49,928.50 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/25/17 to 03/03/17.
02/25-28/17 $  5,774.66
03/01-03/17 $44,153.84
TOTAL $49,928.50
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
C.
AI-58860
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $776,164.41 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/23/17 to 03/08/17.
02/23-28/17 $313,597.62
03/01-01/17 $   3,394.52
03/02-08/17 $459,172.27
TOTAL $776,164.41
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
12.
 
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-59011
Requesting authority to advertise (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) and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for SS1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services-Hidalgo County.
 
B.
AI-59019
Ratification of Change Order No. 1 in connection with contract C-16-161-08-09-for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 - "La Joya Watershed Improvements - South Detention Basin Project"as recommended by project engineer - L & G Engineers, Jorge Madrigal, P.E. with a cost increase in the amount of $18,336.00 with no additional calendar/working days and subject to compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
 
C.
AI-59041
Approval of payment of Invoice# 1085 in the amount of $6,038.96 as submitted by Jimenez Engineering Solutions, dba, I.C.E. for the provision of professional engineering services to Contract # C-16-257-09-13 PO# 752503.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-59031
Acceptance and approval of invoices for the purpose of payment submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers and Halff Associates, Inc.,  including but not limited to the following:
L & G Consulting Engineers:
1.)  Invoice #17-1-000026 - $507.70 - construction material testing - Contract C-16-305-10-04 for Pct 4 San Carlos CRC Landscaping, Irrigation, & Retaining wall;
2.) Invoice #17-2-000056 -  $843.66 - construction material testing - Contract C-16-305-10-04 for Pct 4 San Carlos CRC Landscaping, Irrigation, & Retaining wall.
3.) Invoice #17-2-000049 -  $2,052.48 - construction material testing - Contract C-15-301-09-15 for Pct 4 San Carlos (CRC) & Sunflower Park Concrete Walking Trail;
4.) Invoice #17-1-000021  - $2,812.06 - construction material testing - Contract C-15-301-09-15, for Pct 4  San Carlos (CRC) & Sunflower Park Concrete Walking Trail;
Halff & Associates
5.) Invoice #M222393 - $17,443.60  - professional engineering services- Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings - Contract C-16-188-05-10, for Pct 4 "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building".
 
E.
AI-58863
Pct 2:
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #20006 in the amount of $323.14 submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#2), for Pct 2 Community Resource Center (CRC) Youth Facility Project.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-57929
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20162929 in the amount of $135,664.15 submitted for professional engineering services by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) for the Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-59032
Acceptance and approval of the invoices listed below for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES,INC., in connection to PROJECT:"Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control" for the County Autopsy Facility:
Invoice: Amount:
M222390 $ 6,678.00
M220874 $ 1,092.00
M219529 $ 5,128.27
M217811 $    331.73
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-58963
1. Acceptance and approval to utilize and purchase through the Department Of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR-SDD-2020 awarded vendor, Synnex Corporation's, authorized reseller, Richline Technical Services, LLC.

2. Acceptance and approval of proposal in the amount of $56,995.00 submitted by Richline Technical Services, LLC, for the products and support of Hidalgo County's new video conferencing equipment as described in supporting itemized proposed documentation.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-58993
Approval of payment of Invoice #619214-0217 in the amount of $1,825.50 as submitted by project engineer, Millennium Engineers Group Inc. for construction material testing / geo technical services provided under Contract C-16-173-07-06 , for Pct 4 "Alberta Drain" Project.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-58957
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreements for the purposes of Bulk Gasoline-On-Off Highway Diesel Fuel & Other Related Misc. Products for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions with, Arguindegui Management Company, effective, 06/29/17, and expires, 08/27/17 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].
 
K.
AI-58996
Approval of Payment for Application No. 3 in the amount of $45,099.49 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.
 
L.
AI-59001
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices submitted by LeFevre Engineering Management Consulting, LLC for processing and payment:
Invoice # Project PO# Amount
Oct 16-12 Goolie 743912  $19,330.50
Oct 16-19 M4N 750114  $14,167.57
Oct 16-16 M2E 750112  $17,494.55
Oct 16-15 M2-1/2E 750113  $24,737.21
Oct 16-16 M13-1/2 752470  $16,372.00
Oct 16-18 Yvette Circle 752504  $11,555.00
Oct 16-17 M11 752758  $15,974.00
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-59002
Acceptance of Application for Payment No. 3 (final) in the amount of $5,359.20 as submitted by ASAGO LLC, dba ASAGO Construction for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements -Mile 2 E. Rd. in connection to Contract #C-16-362-11-01.
 
N.
AI-58862
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #20005 in the amount of  $3,365.60 submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Palmer Pavilion Renovation Project.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-59005
1.  Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted by Asago LLC, dba Asago Construction reflecting the date of 3/03/17 for the FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 East Road Project;

2. Approval of Payment-Application No.4 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $16,492.80 as submitted by Asago Construction - Contract# C-16-362-11-01 under PO#753716 for the provision of FEMA Road & Drainage Improvements - Mile 2 East Road Project.
 
P.
AI-58968
A.  Rescission of the "Approved Order Document Only Portion" for R-AI #58656 approved by CC-03/07/2017 in connection with the: Hidalgo County Bank Depository Services;

B.  Approval of an "Order" as evidence of the final 2 year extension along with other details including authority for the execution of same.
 
Q.
AI-58983
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with an estimated cost of $48,090.00 as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. in connection to on call Professional Engineering Services agreement# C-16-188-05-10 for “Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings” for the Facility Improvements for J.R. "Milo" Ponce Memorial Park located at 3516 E. FM 2812 in Edinburg, TX in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
 
R.
AI-58718
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 "Hauling Services for Hot Mix" - RFB No.: 2017-056-00-00-FAZ including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bids, or Responses received rejected and project is still required.
 
S.
AI-58754
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 Sheriff's Office-Commissary Supplies for Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center Facility (Jail)- Bid No.: 2017-063-00-00-SMA including the re-advertisement of project in the event no bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
T.
AI-58715
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 Precinct No. 1 - "Hauling Services of Millings" - RFB No. 2017-052-04-12-TDL including the re-advertising of project in the event No Bids,or, Responses are rejected and project is still required.
 
U.
AI-58872
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's Option to extend the first (1st) of two (2) one (1) year lease renewal options under the same rates, terms and conditions for Lease of Parcel for Citizen Collection Site in Donna, Tx." with Richard Cohrs (current contract no C-16-051-04-19).
 
V.
AI-58882
Requesting approval to correct AI#-58426 [CC approved on 03/07/17] to clarify the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension term  to reflect and should read: 03/17/2017 to 05/15/2017 for the purposes of Lease and/or Service of Portable Toilets for Hidalgo County, Anrige, Inc. DBA: A Clean Portoco and not, 04/30/17 to 06/29/17 as originally captioned on the agenda.
 
W.
AI-58905
PCT 4:
Approval of a "clarification" to the original Regular AI #56285 (approved by CC 09/13/16) - for Pct 4 to reflect the correct model year from a 2017 to 2016 Freightliner 114SD including an additional discount to original price to PO # 750561 as detailed below: 
 
Original Price $ 160,132.00
Discount Price $     1,566.00
Total Purchase Price $ 158,566.00
 
X.
AI-58918
Approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with awarded vendor, Ricoh through HC membership/participation in Texas Department of Information Resources- DIR-TSO-3041 contract including all financial details contained herein.
 
Y.
AI-58926
Constable Precinct 4:
Approval to enter into a 48 month capital lease agreement with Xerox, awarded vendor, through HC membership/participation with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR-TSO-3043) with all supporting documentation attached herein.
 
Z.
AI-58675
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final six (6) months term under contract #C16-282-09-06 with Matt's Cash and Carry Building Materials,Inc.for Construction Building Materials and Related Supplies for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms & conditions subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
 
AA.
AI-58475
Hidalgo County's District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval of 'EXHIBIT 1' [Escalation Clause] sent from Sole Source vendor, Xerox Government Systems, LLC. with County Judge's signature required upon approval.
 
BB.
AI-58756
Approval to Add Fuel Cards/Users for the following:
1. Purchasing Department - Fuel Card
2. Executive Office Nuisance Abatement Program - Fuel Card and User
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 21st 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 21, 2017.

Signed this 21st 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