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SPECIAL MEETING - April 9, 2019

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day of April A.D., 2019, 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 RICHARD F. CORTEZ

HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES

HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU

HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES

HONORABLE ELIIE TORRES
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
April 9, 2019
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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.

The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 7. A. and 7. B.1. and 2. to be pulled for further discussion.


On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
                                               
 Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

 
1.
AI-69820
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-69819
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
3.
 
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-69840
2019 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-69837
2019 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-69727
2019 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-69769
2019 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-69812
2019 - Pct.4 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-69824
2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-69811
2019 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-69730
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1259)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-69731
2019 - Sheriff CCP59 (1227)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-69752
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-69754
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-69756
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-69775
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ZIKA CMM (1293)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-69718
2019 -Purchasing  (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-69736
2019 - 398th DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-69768
2019 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-69772
2019 - Constable Pct. 5 (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-69260
2019 - 93rd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-69835
Pct. 2 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm-Contingency to Precinct 2 Parks in the amount of $55,463.43 for temporary part-time pool personnel.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-69788
Pct 2 Yuma Ave Extension Prj (1345):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Regional Park(Prg 110) to CO2014-Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj (Prg126) in the amount of $10,859.98 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-69747
JP Pct 1 Pl 1 (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm-Contingency to JP Pct 1 Pl 1 in the amount of $1,500.00 to fund anticipated expenditures.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-69810
Pct.4 ADM-Official/Admin Srv (1200):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 ICA ECISD BUS PAVING (program 158) to Pct.4 Admin Official (program 005) in the amount of $38,400.00 to fund purchase order for Absolute Business Consulting Group.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-69821
Pct. 4 C. Chvz Realignment SH107 (1200):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from various Pct.4 accounts (programs 158,159,401,188) to Pct.4 C. Chvz Realignment (program 201) in the amount of $47,588.45 to fund the purchase of land parcel. 
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-69822
CO2017- Pct. 4 C. Chvz Realignment SH107 (1351):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from various Pct.4 accounts (programs 199,194,213,124) to CO2017-Pct.4 C. Chvz Realignment (program 201) in the amount of $101,085.39 to fund the purchase of land parcel. 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-69823
CO2017- Pct. 4 C. Chvz Realignment SH107 (1350):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct.4 83rd (SH107-Monte Cristo) (program 190) to CO2017-Pct.4 C. Chvz Realignment (program 201) in the amount of $4,743.64 to fund the purchase of land parcel.
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-69744
1.  Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2.  Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
B.
AI-69714
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Pedraza Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Juan Pedraza Jr.) (Mile 8 North Road & Mile 1½ East Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-69795
Law Library:
Requesting approval of membership dues for Angie Z. Chapa for the Law Librarian Membership Renewal to the American Association of Law Libraries (4/2019 - 3/2020) in the amount of $263.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-69697
Sheriffs Dept (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #390776 for 2019 team membership dues to the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (Team Leader, Captain Norberto Leal) in the amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-69695
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #390779 for 2019 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $48.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-69700
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #390778 for payment of 2019 membership dues to the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-69703
Jail (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Captain Belinda G. Madrigal and Captain Jose R. Vasquez in the amount of $48.00 each ( requisition no. 391188) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
F.
AI-69723
Requesting approval to pay annual Membership Dues in the total amount of $175 payable to the National Fire Protection Association for the Fire Marshal's Office, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  Requisition # 391282.
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-69653
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 March 16-31, 2019 in the amount of $40,238.22 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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
 
B.
AI-69652
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,014,475.94 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/21/19 to 04/03/19.
03/21-27/19 $   563,736.34
03/28-29/19 $     10,657.93
04/01-03/19 $   440,081.67
TOTAL $1,014,475.94


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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.

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.

Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
The Court moved to agenda item 6.A.

 
 
C.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
1.
AI-69782
CO2017-Pct 4 Cesar Chavez Realignment (1351):
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from TXDOT Pct 4 10th St Ext, fund 1315, to CO2017 Pct 4 Cesar Chavez Realignment, fund 1351 in the amount of $10,831.52 to fund anticipated parcel acquisition.
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.
AI-69832
Recommendation by Purchasing Dept. for HCCC to approve and issue Addendum #1 extending the RFP submittal/opening date for the project numbered/titled:2019-062-04-17-HGO "Public Safety Software/Hardware Services w/Maintenance/Update for State Mandated  National Incident Based Reporting System [NIBRS]" from April 17, 2019,  to May 8, 2019, due to the size and scope of the project so as to give prospective vendors enough time to prepare proposal responses.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-69815
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for architectural services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility  as submitted by Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc.
Purchase Order Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amt.
783681 04/01/19 171801 $ 6,750.00
783681 04/01/19 171802 $ 9,000.00
 
C.
AI-69776
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #10026 in the amount of $1,878.43 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-69777
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #10027 in the amount of $249.86 for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#1, as submitted by  project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-69778
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #10028 in the amount of $3,351.93 for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility - WA#2, as submitted by project professional services provider: B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-69784
PCT. #1 (1315):
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 (M9-M11) Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amt.
WA#1 764347 03/31/19 11327495 $15,445.00
WA#2 779197 03/31/19 11327496 $  2,000.00
 
G.
AI-69785
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount
WA#1 785461 03/31/19 11327481 $ 62,738.95
WA#2 793535 03/31/19 11327482 $ 12,677.95
 
H.
AI-69791
Pct. #1 is requesting acceptance & approval of invoice 11327467 in the amount of $600.00 for FM 493 South project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-69790
PCT. #1 (1315):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327480 in the amount of $71,882.32 for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-69793
PCT. #1 (1353):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327498 in the amount of $61,561.73 for FM 88 Project (5th St.-FM 1925) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-69803
Pct. 1 (1100):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #00022471 by project engineer, Halff & Assoc. in the amount of $1,927.00 for services rendered in connection with the build back of Pct. 1 Administration office complex-WA#1.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-69745
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#
Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project      04/01/19 20137 $  1,825.57 767363
N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 04/01/19 20138 $     830.29 782815
Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 04/01/19 20140 $  3,787.91 792886
Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 04/01/19 20141 $34,574.86 790326
Military Highway Extension Project (WA#2) 04/01/19 20142 $  1,914.21 770537
Las Milpas Road Project 04/01/19 20143 $  3,815.23 777422
 
M.
AI-69817
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $493,971.91 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-69753
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#
Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 03/31/19 11327468 $       597.52 745253
Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 03/31/19 11327469 $    3,928.83 759102
Dicker Road Project 03/31/19 11327472 $       249.04 762740
SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project 03/31/19 11327474 $110,303.68 788634
SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project 03/31/19 11327475 $  30,041.86 750481
Cesar Chavez Road Project 03/31/19 11327476 $    2,134.95 732294
Yuma Avenue Extension Road Project 03/31/19 11327500 $  10,859.98 743210
 
O.
AI-69716
Pct. 3 - Requesting 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. 
11327505 3-31-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 $102,910.00 772041
11327470 3-31-19 Mile 3 (Tom Gill to FM 2221) WA #7 $  72,540.00 794113
11327484 3-31-19 Mile 3 (Tom Gill to FM 2221) WA #6 $  23,000.00 784305
11327473 3-31-19 Mile 3 (Tom Gill to FM 2221) WA #5 $    7,200.00 773904
11327497 3-31-19 Mile 3 Project WA #4 $    6,100.00 771660
11327492 3-31-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 $    2,920.00 772303
11327478 3-31-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 $  19,082.00 779844
11327486 3-31-19 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 $    1,200.00 735526
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-69732
PCT. #3:
Requesting authority to purchase a copier from Ricoh USA, Inc. [DIR contract #TSO-3041] through submitted Req. 387173 in the amount of $5,665.70 including approval to enter into a maintenance agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. through submitted Req. 387174.
 
Q.
AI-69755
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFP procurement packet (ie., specifications-requirements, legal notice, etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Pct. 3 - "Emergency Ambulance Services for Unincorporated Areas in Pct. 3 (Alton-Palmview-Granjeno)" RFP 2019-329-04-09-TDL including the re-advertising when/if applicable.
 
R.
AI-69750
Pct.4:
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer/contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC & L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number
14 04/01/0219 10th St Extension Project $  455,316.60 774917
11327488 03/31/2019 FM 1925 WA#2 (10th to McColl Rd.) $    50,418.57 785986
11327487 03/31/2019 FM1925 (10th to McColl) WA#1 $      2,989.46 725312
11327477 03/31/2019 FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd To Sharp Rd. $    67,125.85 785987
11327490 03/31/2019 FM2220 (Ware Road) Project $       2,463.13 728311
11327489 03/31/2019 FM1925 WA1 1,500Ft W of FM 2220 to 10th $8,107.53 739761
11327471 03/31/2019 10th St Extension Project $72,353.42 700265
 
S.
AI-69662
County Treasurers:
Approval to enter into a 36 months Capital Lease Agreement for 3 copiers with Xerox Corporation through State of Texas DIR-TSO-3043.
 
T.
AI-69712
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. 3/31/19 11327503 $12,577.44 793270
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-69726
Pursuant to TxLGC, 262.151)(1), action to declare Asset #038268 as "salvage" for the purpose of destruction as the Dimm Module for HP8150 last utilized by the County Treasurer with supporting documentation attached. 
 
V.
AI-69728
Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) and remove from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office inventory 66 Bullet-Proof Vests as they cannot be recycled (with approval for said disposition through the HCSO).
 
W.
AI-69729
Requesting acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #2 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for "Secure Parking For Jurors in Parking Lots L1 and L2", Through the current (On-Call) Agreement.(PO#784925).
Invoice # Amount
217510 $11,349.14

 
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-69734
Health & Human Services:
Approval of one (1) 36 Month (Copier) Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through Hidalgo County's participation/ membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-TSO-3041):
REQ# Months Model Monthly Payment
391032 36 MPC8003 $662.29
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-69715
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 #00022457 in the amount of $2,944.00.
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-69808
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 7 Invoice #40064 in the amount of $5,918.32 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" of: "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-69649
430th District Court:
Approval to enter into a 48-month capital Lease agreement for one (1) copier with Ricoh USA/GE Ricoh USA through State of Texas DIR-TSO-3041 . 
 
BB.
AI-69740
Requesting approval and authorization for payment for the following invoice to Halff Associates Inc., with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Date Vendor Name Invoice # Amount
04/01/19 Halff Associates, Inc 00022470 $1,801.75
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-69743
Requesting approval and authorization for payment for the following invoice to Noble Texas Builders with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Date Vendor Name Invoice # Amount
03/25/19 Noble Texas Builders 19-0430-00 $52,645.20
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-69475
Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the first (1st) [of two (2) one (1) year renewal options allowed] under contract C-18-082-04-24 [under  same rates, terms and conditions] with vendor, Workquest for the provision of "Purchase of Guardrail Materials and/or Turnkey Solutions" for Hidalgo County with compliance to HB 1295.
Attachments:
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 April, 2019

ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas


By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on April 09, 2019.

Signed this 9th day of April 2019




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


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy