SPECIAL MEETING - July 17, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of July 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 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT July 17, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items. 3.E., 5.C., 11.B.,4.D., and 10.B & C. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
1.
AI-65750
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-65752
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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B.
AI-65563
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Alton 2017-2018 TIRZ payment in the amount of $155,488.79 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Alton, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
Attachments:
C.
AI-65656
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley" 2017-2018 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $241,882.73 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Edinburg.
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D.
AI-65655
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "Entertainment Center" 2017-2018 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $66,104.86 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 4, City of Edinburg.
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E.
AI-65683
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached review/audit letters.
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F.
AI-65685
Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly reports.
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3.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-65734
2018 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100)
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B.
AI-65735
2018 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-65736
2018 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-65738
2018 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228)
Attachments:
E.
AI-65692
2018 - HIDTA Task Force (1291)
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
Attachments:
F.
AI-65617
2018 - D.A. State Supplement (1281)
Attachments:
G.
AI-65628
2018-Auxiliary Court (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-65630
2018-93rd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-65654
2018 - Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-65649
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
K.
AI-65673
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293)
Attachments:
L.
AI-65678
2018 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-65680
2018 - Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-65681
2018 - WIC Ineligible Costs (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-65696
2018 - County Judge (1100)
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P.
AI-65600
2018 - D.A. - VAP (1281)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-65601
2018 - General Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-65719
2018 - Const Pct.2 LBSP(1284)
Attachments:
S.
AI-65597
2018 - Constable Pct. #2 (1220)
Attachments:
T.
AI-65591
2018 - Health & Human Services/T.B. Control (1293)
Attachments:
U.
AI-65586
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
V.
AI-65587
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept./ RLSS (1293)
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W.
AI-65589
2018 - 430th DC (1100)
Attachments:
X.
AI-65580
2018 - Elections (1283) 2016 Chapter 19
Attachments:
Y.
AI-65572
2018 - J.P. Pct. 3, 2 (1100)
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Z.
AI-65560
2018 - Fire Marshal (1100)
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4.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-65740
Co Wide Admin (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Co. Wide Adm in the amount of $100,000.00.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Co. Wide Adm in the amount of $100,000.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-65727
Pct. 1 Admin. (1200):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance prog. (005) to Pct. 1 Adm. prog. (004), in the amount of $25,000.00.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance prog. (005) to Pct. 1 Adm. prog. (004), in the amount of $25,000.00.
Attachments:
C.
AI-65739
Pct 2 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
D.
AI-65728
Community Service Agency (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the RSVP program.
No action taken on this item.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the RSVP program.
No action taken on this item.
Attachments:
E.
AI-65677
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 ICA NAW (Program 204) and Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (Program 007) to Pct.4 Rd. Maint (program 007) in the total amount of $4,480.82.
Attachments:
F.
AI-65689
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental Transfer between various programs under the Fire Marshal to fund anticipated Fire Call Invoices in the amount of $48,435.00.
Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental Transfer between various programs under the Fire Marshal to fund anticipated Fire Call Invoices in the amount of $48,435.00.
Attachments:
G.
AI-65626
Pct 2 Adm (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund travel expenditures.
Attachments:
H.
AI-65718
Various Pct 2 TxDOT Projects (1315):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM1426-FM907) Prj to Various Pct 2 TxDOT Projects in the amount of $188,827.70 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM1426-FM907) Prj to Various Pct 2 TxDOT Projects in the amount of $188,827.70 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
I.
AI-65598
Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Info. Tech. Dept (program #001) to Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide (program #050) in the amount of $828.95 to fund general supplies expenses.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Info. Tech. Dept (program #001) to Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide (program #050) in the amount of $828.95 to fund general supplies expenses.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-65650
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)
Attachments:
B.
AI-65661
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a.Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision Lot 25 - Pct. 4 (Elio Botello) (FM 490 & HWY 281)
*Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
a.Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision Lot 25 - Pct. 4 (Elio Botello) (FM 490 & HWY 281)
*Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
Attachments:
C.
AI-65564
1. Approval of Right-of-Way Permits
a. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Nick Doffing Co. No. 4 Lot 6 (Pct. 3) (N. Minnesota Road & Mile 6 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Minnesota Road approximately 1,683 feet south of Mile 6 North Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1” HDPE water service line with 2” PVC casing boring Minnesota Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The north ½ of Block 26, San Carlos Homesites (Pct. 4) (84th Street & Highland Avenue)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: 84th Street approximately 600 south of Highland Avenue.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3/4” water meter service line with 2” PVC casing boring 84th Sreet.
c. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: 6 Western Vegas Subdivision, a 20.00 acre tract of land out of Block 16 Texan Gardens (Pct. 3) (Mile 6 North Road & Western Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Western Road approximately 400 feet north of Mile 6 North Road and the north east corner of Western Road and Mile 6 North Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: (4) 1” water meter service lines with 2” PVC casing boring Western Road and 8” PVC water line extension along the north side Mile 6 North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Jessup Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Pine Street & Bluebonnet Street)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Bluebonnet Street approximately 800 feet south of Pine Street.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 4” PVC water line extension along the west side of Bluebonnet Street and (1) ¾” water meter service line with 2” PVC casing boring Bluebonnet Street.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Delta Orchards Co. Unit 3 Lot 78 (Pct. 1) (F.M. 2812 & Mile 3 West Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Northeast corner of F.M. 2812 and Mile 3 West Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 4” PVC water line extension along the east side of Mile 3 West Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 22-26, a Santa Cruz Ranch Subdivision Lot Q (Pct. 4) (Monte Cristo Road & Alamo Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Northeast corner of Alamo Road and Monte Cristo Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 12” PVC water line extension along the east side of Alamo Road and (1) 12” PVC crossing with a 20” steel casing boring Alamo Road.
Valde Guerra noted that this item is contingent upon the permit fee for the application on the pipeline and utility permit.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval contingent upon the permit fee for the application on the pipeline and utility permit.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
a. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Nick Doffing Co. No. 4 Lot 6 (Pct. 3) (N. Minnesota Road & Mile 6 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Minnesota Road approximately 1,683 feet south of Mile 6 North Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1” HDPE water service line with 2” PVC casing boring Minnesota Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The north ½ of Block 26, San Carlos Homesites (Pct. 4) (84th Street & Highland Avenue)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: 84th Street approximately 600 south of Highland Avenue.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 3/4” water meter service line with 2” PVC casing boring 84th Sreet.
c. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: 6 Western Vegas Subdivision, a 20.00 acre tract of land out of Block 16 Texan Gardens (Pct. 3) (Mile 6 North Road & Western Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Western Road approximately 400 feet north of Mile 6 North Road and the north east corner of Western Road and Mile 6 North Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: (4) 1” water meter service lines with 2” PVC casing boring Western Road and 8” PVC water line extension along the north side Mile 6 North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Jessup Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Pine Street & Bluebonnet Street)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Bluebonnet Street approximately 800 feet south of Pine Street.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 4” PVC water line extension along the west side of Bluebonnet Street and (1) ¾” water meter service line with 2” PVC casing boring Bluebonnet Street.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Delta Orchards Co. Unit 3 Lot 78 (Pct. 1) (F.M. 2812 & Mile 3 West Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Northeast corner of F.M. 2812 and Mile 3 West Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 4” PVC water line extension along the east side of Mile 3 West Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 22-26, a Santa Cruz Ranch Subdivision Lot Q (Pct. 4) (Monte Cristo Road & Alamo Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Northeast corner of Alamo Road and Monte Cristo Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 12” PVC water line extension along the east side of Alamo Road and (1) 12” PVC crossing with a 20” steel casing boring Alamo Road.
Valde Guerra noted that this item is contingent upon the permit fee for the application on the pipeline and utility permit.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval contingent upon the permit fee for the application on the pipeline and utility permit.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
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6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-65492
District Clerk Revised May 2018 Fee Monthly Report
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7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-65639
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #103098 & 153206
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8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-65604
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| A1800.99.038.0008.19 | Rojas Heavy Equipment LLC | $6,361.94 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-65582
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E5400.00.030.0000.02 | Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP | $28,107.00 |
| E5400.00.045.0020.00 | Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP | $7,945.00 |
| O2005.00.000.0006.00 | Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | $3,463.50 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-65581
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| F0330.03.000.0185.00 | Lereta LLC | $2,988.36 |
| F0330.03.000.0185.00 | Lereta LLC | $2,952.83 |
| K0550.99.000.0005.02 | Jams Logistics LLC | $2,520.34 |
| K2400.00.000.0140.01 | Royal Freight, L.P. | $12,751.00 |
| M3849.03.000.0320.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $3,966.18 |
| S3098.01.000.0002.00 | Rivers Of Living Waters In Christ Church | $2,788.52 |
| S3557.00.000.0001.00 | Royal Freight, L.P. | $3,573.32 |
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9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-65429
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2018 membership dues to Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $40.00 for Santos Castilleja III (Req# 374374) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2018 membership dues to Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $40.00 for Santos Castilleja III (Req# 374374) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-65619
Public Affairs (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2018 Agency Membership fee for 2018 Annual TATOA Conference for the following employees: Julia B. Sullivan, Jaclyn Trevino, Misti Palacios, Oliverio De La Garza and Evana Vleck in the amount of $150.00. My Requisition is #00375254 and with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2018 Agency Membership fee for 2018 Annual TATOA Conference for the following employees: Julia B. Sullivan, Jaclyn Trevino, Misti Palacios, Oliverio De La Garza and Evana Vleck in the amount of $150.00. My Requisition is #00375254 and with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-65731
Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of June 2018.
Attachments:
B.
AI-65550
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $885,203.03 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/21/18 to 07/05/18.
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: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 06/21-27/18 | $470,285.21 |
| 06/28-29/18 | $ 35,206.44 |
| 07/02-05/18 | $379,711.38 |
| TOTAL | $885,203.03 |
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: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
C.
AI-65551
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 June 16-30, 2018 in the amount of $53,274.32 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: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
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: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Attachments:
D.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-65687
Pct. 1 (1100):
Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from Pct 1 Rd Maintenance, program 005 (1200), to Pct 1 Parks, program 013 (1100), in the total amount of $10,000.00.
Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from Pct 1 Rd Maintenance, program 005 (1200), to Pct 1 Parks, program 013 (1100), in the total amount of $10,000.00.
Attachments:
11.
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-65531
Requesting authorization to enter into a 60-month capital lease agreement between Constable, PCT 3 and Pitney Bowes, a Buyboard awarded vendor through contract 496-15, for a monthly payment of $66.56, billed quarterly at $199.68 through REQ# 00373705 inclusive of all required hardware and software.
Attachments:
B.
AI-65621
Approval of credit application and agreement document with Cummins Southern Plains for repairs of Generators and authorize Hidalgo County Sheriff Officer to sign documents subject to review as to legal form by HC DA/Civil Section.
Valde Guerra disclosed that this item is contingent upon counsel's review and approval of the documentation of the credit applications.
Martha Salazar informed that legal counsel reviewed and recommended changes. Within the letter of observation, Salazar notified the auditor's office that the DA's Civil Section reviewed and recommended changes that have been sent to the vendor. They are now waiting on the vendor to return it and it will not be executed unless it is finally review by legal counsel.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Valde Guerra disclosed that this item is contingent upon counsel's review and approval of the documentation of the credit applications.
Martha Salazar informed that legal counsel reviewed and recommended changes. Within the letter of observation, Salazar notified the auditor's office that the DA's Civil Section reviewed and recommended changes that have been sent to the vendor. They are now waiting on the vendor to return it and it will not be executed unless it is finally review by legal counsel.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI-65665
Approval to complete, submit, and issue a purchase order for $65.00 ($15.00 fee, $50.00 late fee) for an alarm permit for WIC Clinic #1224, located at 300 Hall Acres Rd., Pharr, TX 78577, as required by the City of Pharr and Pharr Police Department (as supporting documentation confirms and details herein).
D.
AI-65533
Requesting approval to enter into 24 - 60 month copier capital lease agreements with Copy Graphics, authorized reseller for DIR awarded vendor Canon Financial through DIR-TSO-3101:
| REQ# | Vendor | Quantity | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 00374645 | Copy Graphics | 24 | IR-1435i | $ 33.20/unit |
Attachments:
E.
AI-65675
Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00375361 with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $46,238.98 for the geotechnical engineering services required to proceed with Sunflower Park & Walking Trail.
Attachments:
F.
AI-65558
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11327000 in the amount of $8,496.00, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for Mile 5 Project (Taylor Road to FM 2220) WA#1 (PO# 740893);
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11327005 in the amount of $47,868 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project FM 2220 Ware Road Project (FM 676 to FM 1925) WA#1 (PO# 728311)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11327004 in the amount of $150,975.06, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project FM 1925 WA#1 (PO# 739761)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 11327006 in the amount of $6,677.28 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 11327018 in the amount of $59,059.94 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineering, for project 10th Street Extension Project WA#2 (PO# 700265)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40021 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 40022 in the amount of $64,013.86 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Seminary Road Project WA#2 (PO# 779383)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40023 in the amount of $72,736.97 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Hinojosa Road Project WA#3 (PO# 779384)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40024 in the amount of $71,393.23 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Tex-Mex Road Project WA#4 (PO# 779385)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40025 in the amount of $29,902.86 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Mile 17 1/2 (Russell Road) Project WA#5 (PO# 781240)
- Approval of payment of Invoice 40026 in the amount of $41,501.24 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, for project Mile 17 Road Project WA#6 (PO# 781241)
Attachments:
G.
AI-65729
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $774,224.30 for the Pct 4's 10th Street Extension project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-17-218-01-16 and as reviewed by project manager, Ricardo Gallaga, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
H.
AI-65706
1.) Authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on May 22,2018 agenda item 64972 request for payment submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects; invoice 3297-17 in the amount of $8,080.00.
2.) Acceptance and approval of payment for revised invoice submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects invoice 3398-18 in the amount of $5,580.00 (P.O. 700944).
2.) Acceptance and approval of payment for revised invoice submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects invoice 3398-18 in the amount of $5,580.00 (P.O. 700944).
Attachments:
I.
AI-65713
Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00375511 with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $46,600.00 for the engineering services required to proceed with the realigning the intersection of Cesar Chavez Road and SH 107 to 0.186 miles south.
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AI-65676
BCAP/PCT# 4
Requesting acceptance and approval for Invoice #18-150-02 in the amount of $3,417.06 as submitted by project engineer, SAMES, Inc. under Contract # C-CAP-18-034-04-10 WA #1 for Ware Country Subdivision.
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K.
AI-65636
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #10004 in the amount of $4,601.26 for Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC.
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L.
AI-65648
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327034 in the amount of $70,275.76 for Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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AI-65645
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327021 in the amount of $58,967.47 for Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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AI-65709
Approval of payment on invoice #18A2 in the amount $10,952.00 submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-18-060-02-20 (WA#1), for Gonzalez Rd. project.
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O.
AI-65708
Pct. 1 is requesting approval of payment on invoice #17B2 in the amount $19,329.90 submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-17-290-11-21 (WA#1), for Midway Rd. improvement project.
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AI-65632
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #10005 in the amount of $3,629.99 for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC.
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Q.
AI-65556
PCT. #3:
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | Amount | PO No. |
| 11327016 | 6-30-18 | La Homa ROW WA #1 | $3,240.00 | 671613 |
| 11327008 | 6-30-18 | Liberty Rd. Project WA #4 | $3,000.00 | 735736 |
| 11327017 | 6-30-18 | South Detention Basin Project | $6,299.63 | 735730 |
| 11327011 | 6-30-18 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 | $28,415.00 | 772303 |
| 11327012 | 6-30-18 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 | $30,412.00 | 779844 |
| 11327007 | 6-30-18 | Mile 3 Project WA #4 | $58,032.50 | 771660 |
| 11327020 | 6-30-18 | Mile 3 Section II WA #5 | $8,131.10 | 773904 |
| 11326998 | 6-30-18 | Veterans Blvd. WA #2 | $12,381.80 | 763269 |
| 11327025 | 6-30-18 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | $23,272.50 | 772041 |
| 11326999 | 6-30-18 | FM 676 (Mile 5) Project | $11,250.00 | 745880 |
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AI-65616
Approval of Pay Application No. 19 in the amount $29,991.50 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineers, C-16-161-08-09.
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AI-65554
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 Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 6/30/18 | 11327029 | $12,577.44 | 775957 |
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AI-65518
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Medical Supplies Hidalgo County WIC Program - RFB: 2018-179-00-00-SGS, including the re-advertisement of project if and when required or necessary.
U.
AI-65699
1. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 in connection with contract No. C-17-027-07-25 with NM Contracting, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -CO WIDE SERVICE SHOP PROJECT as recommended by project architect The Warren Group, Inc. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
2. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 in connection with contract No. C-17-027-07-25 with NM Contracting, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -CO WIDE SERVICE SHOP PROJECT as recommended by project architect The Warren Group, Inc. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
2. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 in connection with contract No. C-17-027-07-25 with NM Contracting, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -CO WIDE SERVICE SHOP PROJECT as recommended by project architect The Warren Group, Inc. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
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AI-65642
1. Requesting approval of Authorization No. 2 (Allowance Expenditure Authorization) in the amount of $3,490.00 in connection with the "Hidalgo County - County Wide Service Shop Project" from contracted vendor NM Contracting, LLC, and as recommended by project architect The Warren Group, Inc.;
2. Requesting approval of Authorization No. 3 (Allowance Expenditure Authorization) in the amount of $16,715.23 in connection with the "Hidalgo County - County Wide Service Shop Project" from contracted vendor NM Contracting, LLC, and as recommended by project architect The Warren Group, Inc.
W.
AI-65715
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 3 in connection with contract No. C-16-378-02-21 with Clore Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -Regional Linear Park Project(from Ridge Road to San Antonio Ave) as recommended by project engineer, Christopher Rodriguez, P.E. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
X.
AI-65435
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $115,650.33 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc.
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AI-65595
Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 in the amount of $15,328.61 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 the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E.
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AI-65588
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project | 06/30/18 | 11327003 | $ 7,091.25 | 732294 |
| Dicker Road Project | 06/30/18 | 11327009 | $ 10,880.20 | 778854 |
| Eldora Road Project | 06/30/18 | 11327013 | $ 60,433.78 | 764302 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 06/30/18 | 11327014 | $ 896.28 | 745253 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 06/30/18 | 11327015 | $ 5,893.25 | 759102 |
| Dicker Road Project | 06/30/18 | 11327022 | $ 1,360.67 | 762740 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 06/30/18 | 11327024 | $114,333.97 | 779803 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 06/30/18 | 11327028 | $ 4,489.32 | 737761 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 06/30/18 | 11327030 | $ 46,626.94 | 764213 |
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AI-65565
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| County Wide Shop Facility Project | 07/02/18 | 20080 | $ 3,676.94 | 760512 |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 07/02/18 | 20081 | $ 4,370.90 | 767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project | 07/02/18 | 20082 | $ 8,330.41 | 779323 |
| Las Milpas Road Project | 07/02/18 | 20083 | $60,313.75 | 777422 |
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AI-65322
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $217,615.85 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc.
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CC.
AI-65549
Action to Add and/or Delete fuel card users, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - Add fuel card user2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - Delete fuel card user
3. Hidalgo County Elections Department - Add fuel card user
4. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - Add/Delete fuel card users
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 17th day of July, 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 July 17, 2018.
Signed this 17th day of JULY 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 17th day of July, 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 July 17, 2018.
Signed this 17th day of JULY 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy