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SPECIAL MEETING - July 25, 2017

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th day of July 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
July 25, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Item.11. A, B & C to be pulled for further discussion.

Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously 

Court proceeded to Item. 11.A - C.

 
1.
AI-60872
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-60876
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60694
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
 
C.
AI-60797
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas 2015-2016 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $75,042.41 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60841
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg 2016-2017 TIRZ payment in the amount of $63,322.72 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-60842
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Hidalgo 2016-2017 TIRZ payment in the amount of $253,358.30, pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-60857
2017 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60855
2017 - Pct 2 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60839
2017 - Auxiliary Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60648
 2017 - Pct 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-60581
2017-Elections (1283)/ 2015 Chapter 19 (1283)
 
F.
AI-60587
2017-Elections (1283)/2016 Chapter 19 (1283)
 
G.
AI-60590
2017 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-60592
2017 - Facilities Management Co Wide ( 1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-60643
2017 - JP Pct 4/PL 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-60627
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Medicaid Admin (1293)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-60598
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-60665
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM Div Local (1293)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-60653
2017 - DA CCP59 (1223)
 
N.
AI-60668
2017 - D.A. CJD-BPU (1281) 
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-60671
2017 - Criminal DA (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-60680
2017 - D.A. CJD-VAP (1281) 
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-60681
2017 - D.A. CJD-DVSP (1281) 
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-60721
2017 - Pct 1 - Sanitation (1100)
 
S.
AI-60663
2017 - Pct. 1 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-60724
2017 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-60728
2017 - Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200)
 
V.
AI-60659
2017 - DBM/ Budget Div (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-60678
2017 - Justice Crt Tech (1242)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-60683
2017 - 430th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-60688
2017 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-60690
2017 - Public Affairs (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-60723
2017 - Sheriff (1100)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-60725
2017 - TX Healthy Communities (1293)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-60734
2017 - County Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-60742
2017 - Insurance (1100)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-60859
2017 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-60745
2017 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
GG.
AI-60756
2017 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
HH.
AI-60796
2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
II.
AI-60720
2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
JJ.
AI-60761
2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
KK.
AI-60762
2017 - CCL  #4 (1100)
 
LL.
AI-60792
2017 - Pct 4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
MM.
AI-60795
2017 - CO 2014/ Pct. 4 Sunflower Park (1345)
Attachments:
 
NN.
AI-60804
2017 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
OO.
AI-60769
2017 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
PP.
AI-60799
2017 - Emergency Mgmt (1100)
Attachments:
 
QQ.
AI-60810
2017 - County Clerk's (1237)
Attachments:
 
RR.
AI-60811
2017 - County Clerk's (1100)
Attachments:
 
SS.
AI-60831
2017 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
TT.
AI-60832
2017 -WIC (1292)
Attachments:
 
UU.
AI-60559
2017 - Elections Department (1100)
 
VV.
AI-60327
2017 - HIDTA (1291)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-60851
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 $61,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60854
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sgt Trevino Rd Prj to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $1,500.00 to fund purchase of equipment.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60853
Co. Wide Admin (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation (prgm 006) to Co Wide Adm (prgm 002) in the amount of $30,000.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60819
Nuisance Abatement Program (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (002) to the Nuisance Abatement Program (039) to fund various expenditures.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-60826
TXDOT-Pct 1 CR 229 BR-M17½ Rd. (1315):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 1 M2W to TXDOT Pct 1 CR229 BR in the amount of $20,308.05 to fund TXDOT Change Order #7.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-60784
Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund a new county service facility.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-60833
Pct. 4 Rd. Maintenance (1200):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from ICA McAllen-Russell (142) to Rd. Maint (program 007) in the amount of $92,800.00.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-60860
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Restitution (program 125) to Doolittle Recovery (program 162) in the amount of $10,357.89.
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-60765
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-60746
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
  a. Luz & Tomas Subdivision- Pct.3 (Luz & Tomas De Leon) (Doffing Road & Mile 6 North Road)
  Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60658
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
  a. L & D Rodriguez Subdivision- Pct.1 (Lorenzo & Diana Rodriguez) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
  Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-60702
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report -  June 2017
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-60741
Approval of payment for invoice dated 7/13/2017 in the total amount of $1,885.89 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of TX for adjustments to the 2017 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, as listed below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
Description of Property Property Address Coverage Type Coverage Amount
Endowment Center 107 N Sunflower Rd. Added Building $1,500,000
Endowment Center 107 N Sunflower Rd. Added  Contents $ 92,962
Endowment Center - Cistern 107 N Sunflower Rd. Added Building $ 60,000
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60686
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1).  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 
a).  Station 00+00 to Station 20+44: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 2,044 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. 
b).  Station 00+00: (Waterline Bore)  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Owassa Road with 35.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 700.0-feet west from the centerline of said Owassa Road and Cesar Chavez Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 30 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Owassa Road.
c).  Station 7+00:  (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Cesar Chavez Road with 60.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.8 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 15.0-feet north from the centerline of said Owassa Road and Cesar Chavez Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 52 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Cesar Chavez Road.
d).  Station 15+27: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Gonzalez Street with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.9 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 24.0-feet north of from the centerline of said Owassa Road and Gonzalez Street.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 35 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Gonzalez Street. 
e).  Station 30+00 to Station 33+85: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 385 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.0 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.
f).  Station 35+90 to Station 46+22: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 1032 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.2 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. 
g).  Station 37+75: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Cenizo Street with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.2 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 25.0-feet north from the centerline of said Cenizo Street and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 30 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Cenizo Street.
h).  Station 41+57:  (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross El Sauz Street with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.3 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 25.0-feet north from the centerline of said Cenizo Street and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 30 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross El Sauz Street.
i).  Station 99+34 to Station 100+06: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 72 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.0 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. 
j). Station 74+93: (Waterline Bore)  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Tejano Drive with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 54.0-feet north from the centerline of said Tejano Drive and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Tejano Drive. 
k).  Station 85+75: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Tower Road with 80.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.8 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 73.5-feet north from the centerline of said Tower Road and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 52 lineal feet of 18-inch x 3/8-inch Steel Casing to cross Tower Road. 
l).  Station 104+00: (Waterline Bore)  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross El Ahijado Road with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.1 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 27.5-feet north from the centerline of said El Ahijado Road and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross El Ahijado Road. 
m).  Station 113+21 to Station 115+72: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 251 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.3 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. 
n).  Station 132+44 to Station 135+54: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 310 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing  north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.6 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. 
o).  Station 116+43: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Roman Circle with 95.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.3 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 57.5-feet north from the centerline of said Roman Circle and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Roman Circle. 
p).  Station 138+22: (Waterline Bore)  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Cherokee Drive with 135.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 57.0 feet north from the centerline of said Cherokee Drive and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Cherokee Drive.
q).  Station 148+59: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Acacia Circle with 94.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.8 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 62.7 feet north from the centerline of said Acacia Circle and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Acacia Circle. 
r). Station 156+95: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Anacua Drive with 94.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline.  The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.9 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.  The proposed waterline will be installed 62.9 feet north from the centerline of said Anacua Drive and Owassa Road.  In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Acacia Circle. 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60744
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1).  North Alamo Water Supply Corp: 
a).  Weslaco, TX;  Proposing a 4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 1015 go West 1,320 feet on South side.  Will propose 4" go 2,300 on south side of Mile 14N the 5' row and 4" deep. 
b).  Hortencia Mata Murillo; Mercedes, TX; Proposing a bore a 2 inch casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of La Mesa Circle go west 250 feet.  Will bore on Lomita Dr. from north to south 4" deep.
 
8.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-60664
Account Number Payer Amount
T0941.08.000.0001.00 Corelogic $5,619.19
T2100.00.242.0014.06 Lone Star National Bank $7,655.84
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-60660
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: Norma De La Rosa, Linda Marie Greenwood, Rosendo Reyes and Robert Vina III, in the amount of $225.00 (Requisition #345948), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60693
Public Affairs:
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for an Agency Membership to the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA) for Jaclyn Trevino, in the amount of $150.00, (Req #345920) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60704
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2016-2017 TAAO Membership dues in the amount of $90.00 (Req. 345321) for: Jose Edgar Jaramillo, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60705
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2017 TAAO Membership dues in the amount of $270.00 (Req. 346182) for: Jose Jaramillo, Pablo Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-60748
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Maria Arcilia Duran, CPA, Director of Audit for the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office, in the total amount of $175.00 (Requisition #346519) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-60549
HIDTA - Task Force:
Requesting approval of requisition # 00345587,  renewing  the 2017-2018 Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) membership dues for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney HIDTA Task Force in the total amount of $440.00, with authorization for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office. 
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-60753
Approval of Children's Applications for 2017-2018
 
B.
AI-60754
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Report: May 2017
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60755
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report: May 2017
 
D.
AI-60752
Approval of Monthly Program Financial Report: May 2017
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-60638
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 July 1-15, 2017 in the amount of $27,762.39 and requesting approval of wire transfer.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously 

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
 
B.
AI-60637
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,152,775.27 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/29/17 to 07/12/17.
06/29-30/17 $     66,186.52
07/03-05/17 $   491,951.87
07/06-12/17 $   594,636.88
TOTAL $1,152,775.27

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously 

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
 
C.
AI-60636
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $10,637.67 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/01/17 to 07/14/17.
07/01-07/17 $  8,317.45
07/08-14/17 $  2,320.22
TOTAL $10,637.67
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously 

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
 
D.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
1.
AI-60692
Pct 1 Rd. Maint (1200):
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency (1100) to Pct 1 Rd. Maint. (1200) in the amount of $6,701.00 for the purchase of supplies needed for the Boot Camp Trail.
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-60828
Pct. 4 (1100):
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maintenance, program 007 (1200), to Pct 4 CRC Sunflower, prgm 186 and Pct 4 Sanitation, prgm001 (1100), in the total amount of $17,211.25
Attachments:
 
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-60848
Acceptance and approval of payment for invoice#17-6-000017 in the amount of $996.05, as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for services provided under Contract C-16-305-10-04 (WA#1), for Pct 4 San Carlos CRC Landscaping, Irrigation & Retaining Wall project.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60850
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice#11326350 in the amount of $7,400.90, as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-11-234-09-13 through (WA#2), for Pct 4 FM 1925 & N. Alamo Rd. Ext.project.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60844
Pct 4 Project Inovices-
1. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 17-6-000004 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers in the amount of $1,493.98 for San Carlos CRC Sunflower Park Concrete Walking Trail and Sunflower Park(PO# 746888). 
2. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 00002266 submitted by Halff  Associates in the amount of $3,438.00 for J.R. "Milo" Ponce Memorial Park Improvements (PO# 759817).
3. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326365 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $7,862.50 for FM222 (Ware Road) Project WA#2 (PO# 736559).
4. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326376 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $3,900.00 for FM1925 WA#1 (P0# 739761).
5.  Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326356 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $77,853.90 for 10th Street Extension (P0# 700265).
6.  Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326377 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $5,260.00 for FM1925 WA#1 (P0# 663995).
7.  Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326369 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $9,686.88 for Milo Ponce Memorial Park Imprv (PO# 762380).
8.  Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 00002391 submitted by Halff Associates in the amount of $1,844.10 for Sanitation Collection Facility & M Rd Building (PO# 745734).
9.  Request approval for processing and payment of Application 1 from Synergy Builders of Texas in the amount of $112,950.00 for Recovery & Motor Pool Project (PO#761124).
 
D.
AI-60856
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 in connection with contract No. C-16-281-11-15 -Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -YUMA AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT(from McColl Rd to 0.16 miles east of McColl Rd) as recommended by project inspector, Eugene Palacios and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-60569
Approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with G. E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through State of Texas DIR Contract # TSO-3041 for 3 copiers to be located in various Tax Office locations/sites.
 
F.
AI-60572
Approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with G. E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through State of Texas DIR Contract # TSO-3041 for IT DEPT.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-60573
Approval to enter into a 48 month capital lease agreement with G. E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through State of Texas DIR Contract # TSO-3041 for JP 1, PL 2.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-60574
JP 1 PL 1:
Approval to enter into a 48 month capital lease agreement with G. E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through State of Texas DIR Contract: TSO-3041 with all documentation attached/ contained herein.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-60616
Approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with G. E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through State of Texas DIR Contract # TSO-3041  with 4 copiers to be located in various Tax Office locations/sites.
 
J.
AI-60644
Authority to exercise the seventh of nine possible (1) year options to extend/renew [as provided in the current agreement] for the:"LEASE OF TOWER SPACE" in connection the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (under the same rates, terms and conditions), effective 08/03/17 and expires 08/02/18.
1) SBA TOWERS IV, LLC - (LA JOYA TOWER SITE) 
2) O.E. INVESTMENTS, LTD - (WESLACO TOWER SITE)
 
K.
AI-60645
Requesting authority to exercise the first [1st] extension term [as provided in the current contract] for:"BOTTLED WATER SERVICES” (on an as needed basis) including the"Mutual Agreement" to Amend the current Maintenance/Equipment Services [to a monthly basis] for Hidalgo County with all other rates, terms and conditions remaining the same with MOUNTAIN GLACIER, LLC, effective  08/30/17 through 08/29/18.
 
L.
AI-60655
Emergency Management:
Request to remove fixed asset from department inventory list with detailed description of asset attached as "Exhibit A" Inventory Listing
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-60666
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to extend the one (1) year renewal [as permitted in contract #C-16-078-07-19] under the same rates, terms and conditions with Frontera Materials, Inc. for the provision of “Hot Mix Cold Laid Road Material” effective August 03, 2017 to August 02, 2018. (New contract # E-17-197-07-25).
 
N.
AI-60669
Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance & approval of invoice 11326378 in the amount of $153,019.60 for Mile 6 Project, as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-60706
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 Health & Human Services Dept.-"RFB No:2017-193-00-00-SGS, including the re-advertisement of project when/if necessary or required.
 
P.
AI-60712
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #E-16-393-09-27 with Kalifa's Western Wear, Inc., for Lease of Office Space in the City of McAllen for WIC Program, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
 
Q.
AI-60715
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #C-17-210-07-25-with Information Management Solutions, LLC, for Printing and Mailing of Post Cards (Warrants and/or Reminders), for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms & conditions.
 
R.
AI-60716
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term under contract #E-16-346-08-30 with Laura Salinas, for Lease of Office Space in the City of Mercedes for WIC Program, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
 
S.
AI-60718
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract #E-15-106-07-08 for “Custodial Services for Hidalgo County Owned Buildings Commencing with Administration Building in Edinburg, TX while procurement process is on-going and  completed under the same rate, term and conditions commencing August 17, 2017 through October 16, 2017.
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-60726
Clarification on AI-60094 dated 06/13/17 to reflect a modified subscription for legal research services for a term of 36 months.
 
U.
AI-60770
1.  Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft contract document etc.) for project titled: Hidalgo County-"Purchase of Uniforms & Accessories for Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies - RFB No.:2017-122-SMA including the re-advertisement of project if No Bids received and/or are reject and project is still required.

2.  Requesting authority to exercise the SIXTY (60) DAY grace period extension as provided in the current agreements for the: "Purchase of Uniforms and/or Accessories for All County Law Enforcement Agencies" (on as needed basis), [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 with the following:
A. Lone Star Uniforms, Inc. - (E-16-292-08-09) - commencing, 10/11/17, expiring, 12/10/17
B. Bob Barker Seller, Inc.  - (E-16-292A-08-09) - commencing, 10/11/17, expiring, 12/10/17
 
V.
AI-60774
Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $2,403.50 for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-281-11-15 and as reviewed by project inspector, Eugene Palacios, P.E.
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-60789
1.  Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #C-16-079-07-06 with Southern Star Transport, LTD, for Hauling of Road Material-Except Crushed Caliche, for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 under the same rates, terms & conditions.

2.  Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #C-16-079A-07-06 with Roy's Hauling Inc., for Hauling of Road Material-Only Crushed Caliche, for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 under the same rates, terms & conditions.
 
X.
AI-60802
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection with contract No. C-16-378-02-21 -Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -Regional Linear Park Project(from Ridge Road to San Antonio Ave) as recommended by project engineer, Robert Macheska, P.E. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-60815
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $85,635.85 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and as reviewed by project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E.
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-60783
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO #
L&G Engineering, Inc. 6/30/17 11326357 $7,681.76 733569
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-60782
Executive Office - New Courthouse Project:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice in connection with drainage improvements at SH 107 & Bus 281 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice# Amount PO#
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 6/30/17 11326374 $30,250.00 750481
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-60565
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 "Mailing Services" - RFB No.: 2017-164-00-00-FAZ, including re-advertising if/when necessary and/or required.
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 25th day of July, 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 July 25, 2017.

Signed this 25th day of JULY 2017




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


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