SPECIAL MEETING - June 5, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 5th day of June A.D., 2018, 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT June 5, 2018 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 in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item.9.B. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
AI-65193
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.)
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2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-65194
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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B.
AI-65014
Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly reports.
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C.
AI-65013
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached review/audit letters.
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D.
AI-65117
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg 2017-2018 TIRZ payment in the amount of $173,117.19 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3.
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3.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-65120
2018 - Law Library (1247)
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B.
AI-65170
2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
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C.
AI-65115
2018 - CONSTABLE PCT. 2 (1100)
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D.
AI-65123
2018 - County Clerk's (1100)
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E.
AI-65107
2018 - 430th DC (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-65106
2018 - 449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-65127
2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
H.
AI-65113
2018 - Adult Probation Drug Court (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-65126
2018 - I.T. County Wide (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-65103
2018 - Probate Court (1243)
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K.
AI-65078
2018 - J.P 5,1 (1100)
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4.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-65171
Nuisance Abatement Prg (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Nuisance Abatement Prg in the amount of $12,064.01.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Nuisance Abatement Prg in the amount of $12,064.01.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-65105
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
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6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-65132
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #037028
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7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-65088
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| C1626.01.000.0113.00 | DG GG Investments | $4,076.00 |
| M5200.00.158.0000.00 | J&M Properties, LP | $4,129.00 |
| N3040.00.000.0001.00 | Nolana St LLC | $8,477.37 |
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8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-65055
430th District Court:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for employee Orlando Cantu, Bailiff in the amount of $30.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Req. No. 00370247)
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for employee Orlando Cantu, Bailiff in the amount of $30.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Req. No. 00370247)
B.
AI-65069
Justice of the Peace Pct. 5/Plc 1 (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Justice Court Judges Association for Justice of the Peace Jason Pena in the amount of $75.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (req. no. 372890).
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Justice Court Judges Association for Justice of the Peace Jason Pena in the amount of $75.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (req. no. 372890).
9.
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. 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-65169
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11326977 in the amount of $9,648.70, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for Mile 5 Project (Taylor Road to FM 2220 (PO# 740893)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11326979 in the amount of $21,116.20, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project Sharp Road Re-Alignment (PO# 724398)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11326982 in the amount of $36,450.00, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project FM1925 WA#1 (PO# 739761)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11326960 in the amount of $6,542.50, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project FM 2220 (Ware Road Mile 3-Mile 5) WA#2 (PO# 736559)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11326983 in the amount of $31,872.54 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project SH 107/Bus 281 Intersection and Drainage Improvements (Courthouse Square & Outfall) WA#1 (PO# 750481)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11326969 in the amount of $94,495.88 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project 10th Street Extension Project WA#2 (PO# 700265)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40017 in the amount of $2,226.98 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Memorial Park Project WA#5 (PO# 767241)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40018 in the amount of $65,990.48 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Seminary Road Project WA#2 (PO# 779383)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40019 in the amount of $63,677.06 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Hinojosa Road Project WA#3 (PO# 779384)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40020 in the amount of $65,338.16 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Tex-Mex Road Project WA#4 (PO# 779385)
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B.
AI-65121
Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise if necessary/required) and approval of procurement packets (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Road & Drainage Construction for El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision, an Hidalgo County Pct 1 BCAP Project.
Correction: Should be Precinct 3 and not Precinct 1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Correction: Should be Precinct 3 and not Precinct 1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
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C.
AI-65151
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326985 in the amount of $26,191.80 for Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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D.
AI-65157
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11326984 in the amount of $52,749.40 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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E.
AI-65095
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the one (1) year extension allowed in contract #E-17-264-10-10 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Brown & Brown Lone Star Insurance Services, Inc. dba Alamo Insurance Group for the provision of “Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insured Group Health for Hidalgo County Employees” effective January 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
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F.
AI-65167
BCAP/Pct. 3
Requesting Acceptance and Approval of payment for INV# 18052 in the amount of $3,500.57 as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering under Contract# C-CAP-12-128-05-22 for Project El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision.
G.
AI-65166
BCAP/Pct. 1:
Requesting Acceptance and Approval of payment for Invoice# 18051 in the amount of $13,665.42 as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering provided under Contract# C-CAP-18-051-02-27 for Various Projects in Pct. 1.
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H.
AI-65041
Approval to exercise the first (1st) of two (2) extensions as provided in original contract #C-17-121-08-08 for "Armored Car Services" for Hidalgo County under the same terms and conditions effective September 5, 2018 through September 4, 2019.
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I.
AI-65019
Approval to exercise the eighth/8th [of nine/9 extensions possible] as provided in original contract #C-10-044-08-03 for: "Lease of Tower Space" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - Weslaco Tower Site under the same terms and conditions effective August 3, 2018 through August 2, 2019.
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J.
AI-65052
Approve the addition of fuel card users including, but not limited to, the following
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - add fuel user
2. Hidalgo County Executive Office/Nuisance Abatement Program - add/delete fuel card users
3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards
4. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - fuel card user
5. Hidalgo County District Attorney Office - fuel card users
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - add fuel user
2. Hidalgo County Executive Office/Nuisance Abatement Program - add/delete fuel card users
3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards
4. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - fuel card user
5. Hidalgo County District Attorney Office - fuel card users
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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 5th day of June, 2018
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 June 5, 2018.
Signed this 5th day of JUNE 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 5th day of June, 2018
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 June 5, 2018.
Signed this 5th day of JUNE 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy