SPECIAL MEETING - October 9, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day of October 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 October 9, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of consent agenda Item.5.B. to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
AI-67095
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-67111
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-66903
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of July 2018.
Attachments:
3.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-67078
2018 - Sheriff's Office OPSG FY16 (1284)
Attachments:
B.
AI-67088
2018 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-67015
2018 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-66923
2018 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-67054
2018 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-67035
2018 - Veterans Services (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-67014
2018 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-67003
2018 - JP 5-1 (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-67005
2018-Elections LIT (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-66982
2018 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-66900
2018 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-66965
2018 - County Commissioners (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-66962
2018 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-66961
2018 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
O.
AI-66960
2018 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
P.
AI-66972
2018 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-66896
2018 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
R.
AI-66947
2018 - Pct. 3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-66993
2018 - Pct.4 Brewster Park (1351)
Attachments:
T.
AI-66991
2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
U.
AI-66957
2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
V.
AI-66941
2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231)
Attachments:
W.
AI-67057
2018 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
X.
AI-66921
2018 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-66925
2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-66863
2018 - Facilities Management Co. Wide (1100)
Attachments:
AA.
AI-66888
2018 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
BB.
AI-66986
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293)
Attachments:
CC.
AI-66883
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Prenatal (1293)
Attachments:
DD.
AI-66885
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293)
Attachments:
EE.
AI-66891
2018 - JP 1-2 (1100)
Attachments:
FF.
AI-66886
2018 - Master Court #1 (1100)
Attachments:
GG.
AI-66899
2018 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
HH.
AI-66904
2018 - Justice Court Tech (1242)
Attachments:
II.
AI-66905
2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
JJ.
AI-66913
2018 - JP Pct. 2, Pl 2 (1100)
Attachments:
KK.
AI-66915
2018 - County Treasurer (1100)
Attachments:
LL.
AI-66859
2018 - Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-67077
Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental Transfer from CO2017-Pct3 Mach & Equip (program 122) to CO2017-Pct3 Western Rd. (M10-M14) Roads (program 130) in the amount of $600,000.00.
B.
AI-66922
Pct 2 Adm (1200): Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $8,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
C.
AI-67064
Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC San Juan in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC San Juan in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
D.
AI-66801
Pct 2 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of 30,300.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of 30,300.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
E.
AI-66966
Executive Office:
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Commissioners Acct. to Executive Office in the amount of $ 3,700.00 for operating expenses through the end of the year.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Commissioners Acct. to Executive Office in the amount of $ 3,700.00 for operating expenses through the end of the year.
Attachments:
F.
AI-66968
Pct 1 Parks:
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct 1 Parks (program 013) in the amount of $187.00 to cover pending invoice.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct 1 Parks (program 013) in the amount of $187.00 to cover pending invoice.
Attachments:
G.
AI-66928
Pct 1 CRC:
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct 1 CRC (program 050) in the amount of $2000.00 for current and future expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct 1 CRC (program 050) in the amount of $2000.00 for current and future expenditures.
Attachments:
H.
AI-66943
Co Treasurer (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Contingency to Co Treasurer's in the amount of $1,100.00 to fund update for equipment and software expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Contingency to Co Treasurer's in the amount of $1,100.00 to fund update for equipment and software expenditures.
Attachments:
I.
AI-66871
Pct. #1:
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1345, program 188,194,198,207,209 and 727, to program 242 in the amount of $22,211.74 to cover expenditures for the Valdez Rd. project.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1345, program 188,194,198,207,209 and 727, to program 242 in the amount of $22,211.74 to cover expenditures for the Valdez Rd. project.
Attachments:
J.
AI-66898
Pct. #1 (1200):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1200, program 005 to program 258 in the amount of $3,000 to fund expenditures for mile 17 1/2.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1200, program 005 to program 258 in the amount of $3,000 to fund expenditures for mile 17 1/2.
Attachments:
K.
AI-66997
Pct. 4 (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001)/Pct.4 CRC (program 077) in the amount of $770.00.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001)/Pct.4 CRC (program 077) in the amount of $770.00.
Attachments:
L.
AI-66870
Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sunflower (program 189) to Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) in the amount of $1,951.06.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sunflower (program 189) to Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) in the amount of $1,951.06.
Attachments:
M.
AI-66876
Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $5,092.44.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $5,092.44.
Attachments:
N.
AI-66906
Fire Marshal:
Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental Transfer between various programs under the Fire Marshal to fund anticipated fire call invoices in the amount of $57,800.
Approval of 2018 Interdepartmental Transfer between various programs under the Fire Marshal to fund anticipated fire call invoices in the amount of $57,800.
Attachments:
O.
AI-66838
County Library System (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to County Library System to fund ICA amendment in the amount of $2,299.00.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to County Library System to fund ICA amendment in the amount of $2,299.00.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-66996
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-67044
1. Approval of Pipeline and Utility Permits
a. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Block 16 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road & Mile 6 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: West of Western Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 2-8” PVC water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring Western Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Townsite of Hargill Block 65 L5 and L6 (Pct. 1) (F.M. 490 & Gill Street)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Gill Street.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Gill Street.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Proposed Blanquita Estates Subdivision, A 20.00 acre tract of land being all of Lot 1
Blk. 143 and 145 La Blanca Agricultural Subdivision “B” (Pct. 1) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: North of Mile 14 ½ North Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 14 ½ North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 Block 94 J.C. Engleman Jr. (Pct. 4) (F.M. 1925 & Sunflower Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Sunflower Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunflower Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 12 Block 86 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Company Subdivision, Las Mestenas Ranch (Pct. 1)
(Mile 19 North Road & Jesus Flores Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: West of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Proposed Soledad Gardens Subdivision, A 9.00 acre tract of land out of Farm tract 2164 North Capisallo District Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 17 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Mile 2 West Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 2-3/4” water service line and 1-1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring
Mile 2 West Road.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of Lot 4 Block 87 Missouri Texas Land and Irrigation Company (Pct. 1)
(Mile 20 North Road & Mile 7 West Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: West of Mile 7 West Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 7 West Road.
h. Applicant: Izaguirre Real Estates Holding LLC.
Legal Description: A 19.43 acres of land out of Lot 46-4 West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Pct. 3)
(Trosper Road & Mile 6 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Trosper Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Trosper Road.
i. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 3.00 acres of land out of Lot 12 and the south west 3acres of Lot 11 Block 33 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 (Pct. 4) (Kenyon Road & Ramseyer Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline south of Ramseyer Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Ramseyer Road.
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 subject to obtaining the $500.00 fee from applicants.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
a. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Block 16 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road & Mile 6 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: West of Western Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 2-8” PVC water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring Western Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Townsite of Hargill Block 65 L5 and L6 (Pct. 1) (F.M. 490 & Gill Street)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Gill Street.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Gill Street.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Proposed Blanquita Estates Subdivision, A 20.00 acre tract of land being all of Lot 1
Blk. 143 and 145 La Blanca Agricultural Subdivision “B” (Pct. 1) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: North of Mile 14 ½ North Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 14 ½ North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 Block 94 J.C. Engleman Jr. (Pct. 4) (F.M. 1925 & Sunflower Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Sunflower Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunflower Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 12 Block 86 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Company Subdivision, Las Mestenas Ranch (Pct. 1)
(Mile 19 North Road & Jesus Flores Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: West of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Proposed Soledad Gardens Subdivision, A 9.00 acre tract of land out of Farm tract 2164 North Capisallo District Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 17 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Mile 2 West Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 2-3/4” water service line and 1-1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring
Mile 2 West Road.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of Lot 4 Block 87 Missouri Texas Land and Irrigation Company (Pct. 1)
(Mile 20 North Road & Mile 7 West Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: West of Mile 7 West Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 7 West Road.
h. Applicant: Izaguirre Real Estates Holding LLC.
Legal Description: A 19.43 acres of land out of Lot 46-4 West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Pct. 3)
(Trosper Road & Mile 6 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Trosper Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Trosper Road.
i. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 3.00 acres of land out of Lot 12 and the south west 3acres of Lot 11 Block 33 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 (Pct. 4) (Kenyon Road & Ramseyer Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline south of Ramseyer Road.
Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Ramseyer Road.
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 subject to obtaining the $500.00 fee from applicants.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-66916
Approval of the following expenses in accordance with the Exiting Officials Expenditure Policy:
| Vendor | Amount | Description |
| CDWG | $800.74 | Drobo 5N2-NAS server - 2 TB |
Attachments:
7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-66924
Civil Service (1100):
Approval to process payment of the following invoice in accordance with Accounting Procedures Manual (Food Policy) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Approval to process payment of the following invoice in accordance with Accounting Procedures Manual (Food Policy) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | PO# | Amount | Purpose/Event |
| Subway #24866 | 9/27/18 | 773757 | $ 56.89 | Civil Service Commission Meeting 9/27/18 |
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-67094
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| H0160.02.000.0004.00 | HEB Grocery Company LP | $8,395.85 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-66985
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| B1612.01.000.0020.00 | Bank of America % Corelogic, Inc. | $5,503.14 |
| C9462.01.00B.0009.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $7,508.04 |
| C9462.01.00B0010.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $7,539.92 |
| L0540.00.000.0023.00 | Bayview Loan Servicing | $22,886.43 |
| P5365.00.000.0020.00 | Carrington Mortgage Services | $2,979.97 |
| R1160.00.000.00008.00 | Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP | $9,970.12 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-66984
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| W0100.00.023.0007.01 | Mr. Or Mrs. Alberto Guerra Jr. | $3,072.73 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-66865
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| S2950.00.000.0175.10 | Weingarten Realty | $31,576.45 |
| S2950.00.000.0185.10 | Weingarten Realty | $93,326.57 |
Attachments:
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-67084
DBM:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-66948
District Attorney:
Requesting approval of AIA Contract Documents License renewal for an additional license to be used by the DA's Office.
Requesting approval of AIA Contract Documents License renewal for an additional license to be used by the DA's Office.
Attachments:
C.
AI-66889
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay required certification application fees in the total amount of $425.00 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, for Reserve Deputy Fire Marshal Rolando Casas, for Intermediate Arson Investigator, Intermediate Fire Inspector, Intermediate Structure Firefighter, and Intermediate Fire Investigator, and for Deputy Fire Marshal Oscar Lopez for Advanced Fire Inspector, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay required certification application fees in the total amount of $425.00 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, for Reserve Deputy Fire Marshal Rolando Casas, for Intermediate Arson Investigator, Intermediate Fire Inspector, Intermediate Structure Firefighter, and Intermediate Fire Investigator, and for Deputy Fire Marshal Oscar Lopez for Advanced Fire Inspector, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-66895
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay for an Active Membership for the International Association of Arson Investigators for Oscar Lopez, Deputy Fire Marshal in the total amount of $135.00 for one year, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay for an Active Membership for the International Association of Arson Investigators for Oscar Lopez, Deputy Fire Marshal in the total amount of $135.00 for one year, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-66796
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2018 admissions renewal to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas for employee (no.191973) in the amount of $25.00 (Requisition #375222).
Requesting approval to pay 2018 admissions renewal to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas for employee (no.191973) in the amount of $25.00 (Requisition #375222).
Attachments:
10.
Urban County:
A.
AI-66927
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide area and one (1) applicant in the City of Mercedes under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Attachments:
B.
AI-66879
Requesting approval of two (2) applicants in the Countywide Area under the Colonia Self-Help Center Program.
Attachments:
C.
AI-66875
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Alamo, one (1) applicant in the City of San Juan and one (1) applicant in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Attachments:
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-66952
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $978,971.22 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/13/18 to 09/26/18.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 09/13-19/18 | $418,153.33 |
| 09/20-26/18 | $560,817.89 |
| TOTAL | $978,971.22 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-66953
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 September 16-30, 2018 in the amount of $64,607.50 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
C.
AI-66882
Colonia Streetlight Program (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Colonia Streetlight Program in the amount of $9,817.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Colonia Streetlight Program in the amount of $9,817.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
D.
AI-66855
Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the County Wide Adm-Contingency.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the County Wide Adm-Contingency.
Attachments:
E.
AI-67022
Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of September 2018.
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. 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-67063
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 | 10/01/18 | 20097 | $ 9,059.11 | 760512 |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 10/01/18 | 20098 | $ 1,177.76 | 767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project | 10/01/18 | 20099 | $16,993.65 | 770537 |
| Las Milpas Road Project | 10/01/18 | 20100 | $15,860.01 | 777422 |
| Off-System Bridge Traffic Devices Project | 10/01/18 | 20101 | $ 9,057.35 | 782931 |
| N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project | 10/01/18 | 20102 | $ 2,815.06 | 782815 |
B.
AI-67001
Requesting authority to enter into a 36 month Commercial Agreement with Safe Guard Fire for Fire and Security Alarm Monitoring Services for the Hidalgo County DA Morgue located at 3100 South Business 281, Edinburg TX, 78539 through requisition 00379860.
| Good/Service | Cost | Unit of Measure |
| Equipment Installation/Labor | Hourly | |
| Fire Monitoring Service | 48.99 | Monthly |
| Security Monitoring Service | 42.99 | Monthly |
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AI-67033
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. |
| 11327163 | 9-30-18 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | $45,837.50 | 772041 |
| 11327193 | 9-30-18 | Liberty Road WA #3 | $118,350.00 | 735526 |
| 11327158 | 9-30-18 | La Homa ROW WA #1 | $5,400.00 | 671613 |
| 11327182 | 9-30-18 | Liberty Road WA #4 | $3,000.00 | 735736 |
| 11327159 | 9-30-18 | FM 681 Project | $1,324.53 | 625224 |
| 11327160 | 9-30-18 | FM 681 Project | $866.03 | 625225 |
| 11327170 | 9-30-18 | South Detention Basin | $6,300.24 | 735730 |
| 11327171 | 9-30-18 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2 | $7,588.00 | 758025 |
| 11327161 | 9-30-18 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 | $11,565.00 | 772303 |
| 11327162 | 9-30-18 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 | $38,702.00 | 779844 |
| 11327186 | 9-30-18 | Mile 3 Project WA #2 | $9,800.00 | 720579 |
| 11327167 | 9-30-18 | Mile 3 Project WA #4 | $28,582.50 | 771660 |
| 11327187 | 9-30-18 | Mile 3 Project WA #6 | $23,000.00 | 784305 |
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AI-66930
BCAP/Pct. 1:
Requesting Approval of payment for Invoice# 7518073-1 in the amount of $2,830.00 as submitted by EarthCo. for professional engineering services under contract C-CAP-18-052-02-27 for Pct. 1 Big John Subdivision.
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AI-67048
Requesting approval of payment on invoice #18K1 in the amount $54,183.67 submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-18-197-07-31 (WA#1), for Pct. 1 Road Infrastructure Assessment Ph1.
Attachments:
F.
AI-67007
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327179 in the amount of $45,619.46 for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
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AI-67004
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327165 in the amount of $81,128.32 for FM 1015 Project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
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AI-67008
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327192 in the amount of $41,045.00 for Mile 6 Project - WA#2, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
I.
AI-66999
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327164 in the amount of $99,754.00. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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J.
AI-66975
Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the: ["Demolition of all site structures and improvements at Old Jail Site (207 E. Loeb)"] - Invoice #00016683 in the amount of $17,995.00
Attachments:
K.
AI-66978
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 7 invoice #40046 in the amount of $ 14,576.14 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" to provide "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
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L.
AI-66980
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Cloud Hosted and Managed Email Services - 2018-194-10-31-HGO with authority to re-advertise in the event no proposals received or recommend rejection of proposals.
Attachments:
M.
AI-66931
Approval to exercise the first of three possible extensions as provided in original contract C-16-097-10-25 with Securus Technologies, Inc. for "Inmate Telephone System & Services" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office under the same rates, terms and conditions effective November 5, 2018, through November 4, 2019.
Attachments:
N.
AI-66939
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. | 9/30/18 | 11327180 | $12,577.44 | 775957 |
Attachments:
O.
AI-66864
Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the: ["Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and Building Renovation Design for Fires Suppression System at the Hidalgo County Administration"] Invoice # 00016365 in the amount of $ 1,116.00 & Certificate of Substantial Completion document
Attachments:
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AI-66740
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 Construction of Ware Country Subdivision, a Hidalgo County Pct 4 BCAP Project.
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AI-66873
Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Turnkey Project for Purchase Replacement and Installation of Boilers at the Hidalgo County Jail", under (On Call) agreement # C-17-142-05-16 (WA# 3) for Precinct 4-(Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings):
| Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount |
| 9/24/18 | 00016379 | $2,135.00 |
Attachments:
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AI-66738
Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (provided in current lease agreement E-17-322), for the purpose of "Lease of Office Space in the City of Weslaco", for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions with GBB Rentals, LTD., while the procurement process is completed with compliance to HB Form 1295.
S.
AI-66674
Approval to exercise the County's option to renew its final one (1) year term for contract (E-17-320-10-30) [with same rates terms and conditions] with Ivan Melendez, MD for the provision of "Chief Physician Services" for the Health & Human Services Department.
Attachments:
T.
AI-66766
Requesting approval for clarification for Pct 2 & Pct No. 4 locations and billing address to be listed as per Exhibit A, page 7, for contracts C-18-056A1-08-28 & C-18-056A2-08-28, for "Pest Control Services" with Mid-Valley Pest Control and Kill-A-Bug Pest Control.
U.
AI-66463
Approval to exercise the County’s option to extend the "Countywide Custodial Services” C-17-061-10-10-YSI for a one (1) year term under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
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AI-66894
Approval of payment of Invoice #10320 in the amount of $4,500.00 submitted by Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., for surveying services provided under Contract C-18-038-01-30, for the Pct 2 North San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project.
Attachments:
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AI-66893
Approval of payment of Invoice #10323 in the amount of $9,930.00 submitted by the project engineer, Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-238-08-22 (WA#2), for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
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AI-67055
Pct. #4:
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327174 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $98,188.74; project FM 1925 (10th-McColl) WA#2 (P.O. 785986).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327172 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $59,059.94; project 10th St WA#2 (P.O. 700265).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327173 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $110,962.94; project FM1925 (Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd) WA#3 (P.O. 785987).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 11327175 submitted by project engineer L&G in the amount of $66,900.00; project FM1925 (1,500 ft W of FM 2220 to 10th) WA#1 (P.O. 739761).
Attachments:
Y.
AI-67079
Approval of application for payment No. 8 in the amount of $334,977.54; project 10th Street Extension submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-17-218-01-16 as reviewed by project manager, Ricardo Gallaga, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
Z.
AI-67017
Pct. #4:
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 40033 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $4,647.49; Memorial Park Project (P.O.767241).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 40040 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $4,841.03; Memorial Park Project (P.O.767241).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 40041 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $5,954.39; Seminary Road Project (P.O.779383).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 40042 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $7,542.42; Hinojosa Road Project (P.O.779384).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 40043 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $29,834.33; Tex-Mex Road Project (P.O.779385).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 40044 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $6,851.49; Mile 17 1/2 (Russell Road) Project (P.O.781241).
- Acceptance and approval of invoice 40045 submitted by project engineer B2Z in the amount of $56,753.02; Mile 17 1/2 (Russell Road) Project (P.O.781241).
Attachments:
AA.
AI-66744
Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - fuel card (Enterprise Lease)
2. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - fuel cars users
3. Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office - fuel card
1. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - fuel card (Enterprise Lease)
2. Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - fuel cars users
3. Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office - fuel card
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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 9th day of October, 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 October 9, 2018.
Signed this 9th day of OCTOBER 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 9th day of October, 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 October 9, 2018.
Signed this 9th day of OCTOBER 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy