SPECIAL MEETING - August 21, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 21st day of August 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 August 21, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of consent agenda Item.6.A. & B. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
AI-66244
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.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-66250
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-66156
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Mission 2017-2018 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $2,711,868.02 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Mission, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Mission.
Attachments:
3.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-66226
2018 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-66223
2018 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-66201
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-66202
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
Attachments:
E.
AI-66216
2018 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-66190
2018 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
G.
AI-66220
2018 - CO2016 CW Mech Shop Facility Prj (1350)
Attachments:
H.
AI-66233
2018 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-66191
2018 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-66185
2018 - Pct 2 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
K.
AI-66187
2018 - Pct 2 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-66186
2018 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
M.
AI-66225
2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
N.
AI-66208
2018 - Pct.4 ICA UT (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-66184
2018 - Pct.4 CRC (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-66181
2018 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-66070
2018 - I.T. Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
R.
AI-66140
2018 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-66163
2018 - 1115 WAIVER DSRIP (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-66166
2018 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
U.
AI-66169
2018 - Pct.4 Brewster Park (1351)
Attachments:
V.
AI-66170
2018 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-66148
2018 - 430th DC (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-66143
Pct. #1:
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1350) prog. (229) to prog. (257) in the amount of $70,000.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1350) prog. (229) to prog. (257) in the amount of $70,000.
Attachments:
B.
AI-66210
TXDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj (1315):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT-Pct 2 CR653BR-Las Milpas@Fldwy Chnl to TxDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $1,664.74 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT-Pct 2 CR653BR-Las Milpas@Fldwy Chnl to TxDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $1,664.74 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
C.
AI-66212
CO2017 - Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project (1351):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Rd Prj to CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $25,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Rd Prj to CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project in the amount of $25,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
D.
AI-66183
Pct. 4 CRC-Memorial (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (Program 001) to Pct.4 CRC-Memorial (Program 186) in the amount of $1,920.27.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (Program 001) to Pct.4 CRC-Memorial (Program 186) in the amount of $1,920.27.
Attachments:
E.
AI-66040
WIC Ineligible Costs (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm Contingency to WIC Ineligible Costs in the amount of $200.00 for invoice balances
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm Contingency to WIC Ineligible Costs in the amount of $200.00 for invoice balances
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-66230
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:
6.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-66153
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 August 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $45,336.08 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Attachments:
B.
AI-66154
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $950,560.83 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/02/18 to 08/15/18.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 1 and 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 08/02-08/18 | $488,214.00 |
| 08/09-15/18 | $462,346.83 |
| TOTAL | $950,560.83 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 1 and 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Attachments:
C.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-66209
TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Prj (1315):
Approval of 2018 inter-fund transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Rd Prj (fund 1351) to TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Prj (fund 1315) in the amount of $111,683.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2018 inter-fund transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Rd Prj (fund 1351) to TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Prj (fund 1315) in the amount of $111,683.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
7.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
AI-66224
Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of the following:
- WA#3 -L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of ($ 1,582.600.00) for engineering services required to proceed with [ROW Map, Schematic, PS&E and Consultant Construction Management Services] for: FM 1925 (from "FM 907 (Alamo Rd) East to East of SH. 68 (Uresti Street) --SEG II, Sharp Rd. Realignment with limits N. 5 Miles"-Precinct 4
- WA#2 -L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of ($ 1,531.580.00) for engineering services required to proceed with [ROW Map, Schematic, PS&E and Consultant Construction Management Services] for: FM 1925 (from 1,500 ft. West of 10th Street to McColl Rd.)-Precinct 4
B.
AI-66165
Approval of Application for Payment No. 15 in the amount of $27,611.32 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.
Attachments:
C.
AI-66182
Fire Marshal:
1. Requesting the Surplus of weaponry (9 service handguns) for the purpose of disposition as trade-ins toward the purchase of new weapons including the removal of said items from their inventory after acquisition transaction complete;
2. Acceptance and approval of "single" source/quote from Sig Sauer [manufacturer of the weapon with re-sellers not authorized to offer trade-in against quote] for a final transaction total of $2,754.00 [cost less trade-ins detailed in supporting documentation].
1. Requesting the Surplus of weaponry (9 service handguns) for the purpose of disposition as trade-ins toward the purchase of new weapons including the removal of said items from their inventory after acquisition transaction complete;
2. Acceptance and approval of "single" source/quote from Sig Sauer [manufacturer of the weapon with re-sellers not authorized to offer trade-in against quote] for a final transaction total of $2,754.00 [cost less trade-ins detailed in supporting documentation].
Attachments:
D.
AI-66192
Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $547,208.00 under the current agreement with Jacobs Project Management Services Co. (C-16-267A-07-25), for the provision of Basic Commissioning Services under the Design, Construction, Testing, and Occupancy Phase for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Project.
Attachments:
E.
AI-66141
Pct. 2:
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11327074 in the amount of $13,182.28 submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-199-07-19 through (WA#1), for Pct 4 SH 107/BUS 281 Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project (at Courthouse Square & Outfall).
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11327074 in the amount of $13,182.28 submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-199-07-19 through (WA#1), for Pct 4 SH 107/BUS 281 Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project (at Courthouse Square & Outfall).
Attachments:
F.
AI-66146
Approval of the addition and deletion of Fuel cards/users including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - Add/Delete fuel cards
2. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Delete fuel card
3. Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force - Delete Fuel Cards/Users
4. Hidalgo County Clerks Office - Add/Delete Fuel Card Users
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - Add/Delete fuel cards
2. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Delete fuel card
3. Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force - Delete Fuel Cards/Users
4. Hidalgo County Clerks Office - 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 21st day of August, 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 August 21, 2018.
Signed this 21st day of AUGUST 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 21st day of August, 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 August 21, 2018.
Signed this 21st day of AUGUST 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy