SPECIAL MEETING - August 6, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of August 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 ELLIE 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT August 6, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 entire consent agenda.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-71592
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-71593
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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B.
AI-71597
Discussion, consideration and approval to process payment for tax year 2018 in the amount of $191,984.98, to HEB Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and HEB Grocery Company.
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3.
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-71599
2019 - Pct.4 CRC (1100)
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B.
AI-71572
2019 - Adult Probation - MDWI (1289)
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C.
AI-71568
2019 - DBM W/C Division (2202)
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D.
AI-71569
2019 Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-71455
2019 - D.A. ASU (1281)
Attachments:
F.
AI-71547
2019 - 389th District Court (1100)
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G.
AI-71561
2019 - Public Affairs (1100)
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H.
AI-71551
2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
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4.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-71584
Pct. 1 (1200):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Program 004 and Program 005 to Pct. 1 Program 004 in the total amount of $15,000 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Program 004 and Program 005 to Pct. 1 Program 004 in the total amount of $15,000 to fund operating expenditures.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-71549
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
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B.
AI-71537
1. Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a. Los Venados Ph. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (HWY 281 & Redgate Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,400.00 for (3) OSSF’s
b.Wynn Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Val Verde Road & Alberta Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’s
c. Los Venados PH. V Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (HWY 281 & FM 186)
*Reimbursement request: $2,550.00 for (3) OSSF’s
a. Los Venados Ph. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (HWY 281 & Redgate Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,400.00 for (3) OSSF’s
b.Wynn Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Val Verde Road & Alberta Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’s
c. Los Venados PH. V Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (HWY 281 & FM 186)
*Reimbursement request: $2,550.00 for (3) OSSF’s
Attachments:
C.
AI-71534
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Tower Road & Alberta Road)
* Reimbursement request: $4.500.00 for (3) OSSF’s
b. Los Naranjos Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Naranjos, LTD.) (Mile 7 North Road & Brushline Road)
* Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of street signs
a. Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Tower Road & Alberta Road)
* Reimbursement request: $4.500.00 for (3) OSSF’s
b. Los Naranjos Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Naranjos, LTD.) (Mile 7 North Road & Brushline Road)
* Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of street signs
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D.
AI-71539
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Re-Plat of Lot 12, Santa Cruz Ranches No. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Lupita Castillo) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,015.00 for Paving Improvements
a. Re-Plat of Lot 12, Santa Cruz Ranches No. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Lupita Castillo) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,015.00 for Paving Improvements
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E.
AI-71585
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Corin Estates Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (JPO Enterprises) (SH 107 & Val Verde Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’s
b. RSBR FM 1015 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Overland Property Group) (FM 1015 & Mile 11 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
a. Corin Estates Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (JPO Enterprises) (SH 107 & Val Verde Road)
*Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’s
b. RSBR FM 1015 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Overland Property Group) (FM 1015 & Mile 11 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
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6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-71563
DBM:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $1,140.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Diana Huallpa, Wellness Program Coordinator I, Flora Vazquez Employee Benefits, Division Manager III, Sergio Cruz, DBM Director with 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 in the amount of $1,140.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Diana Huallpa, Wellness Program Coordinator I, Flora Vazquez Employee Benefits, Division Manager III, Sergio Cruz, DBM Director with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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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-71598
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer, contractor, and architect; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., Texas Cordia Construction LLC., B2Z Engineering, & Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP:
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Project | Invoice Amount | P.O. Number |
| 40069 | 08/1/2019 | Memorial Park Construction Phase Services | $ 1,306.71 | 767241 |
| 11327694 | 07/31/2019 | FM1925 WA#1 1,500 ft. W. of FM2220 to 10th | $ 14,722.51 | 739761 |
| 11327693 | 07/31/2019 | FM1925 (10th Street to McColl) | $ 3,905.75 | 725312 |
| 11327673 | 07/31/2019 | 10th Street Extension Project WA#2 | $ 18,306.57 | 700265 |
| 11327685 | 07/31/2019 | Mile 5 Project WA#1 | $ 1,800.00 | 740893 |
| 11327695 | 07/31/2019 | FM2220 (Ware Road) Project WA#1 | $ 39,161.69 | 728311 |
| 11327692 | 07/31/2019 | FM1925 (Phase II) WA#1 | $ 2,856.16 | 703928 |
| 11327679 | 07/31/2019 | Cesar Chavez Re-Alignment WA#1 | $ 1,495.00 | 783997 |
| 18 | 08/01/2019 | 10th St Extension Project | $ 13,617.16 | 774917 |
| 3395-19 | 03/08/2019 | Linn-San Manuel Emergency Srv. Building (Reimbursable Expenses) | $ 2,211.50 | 802223 |
| 3394-19 | 03/08/2019 | San Carlos Community Resource Center (Reimbursable Expenses) | $ 2,211.50 | 802222 |
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B.
AI-71575
Requesting approval of invoice #40070 under Work Authorization #7 in the amount of $2,429.34 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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C.
AI-71589
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $211,690.95 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.
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D.
AI-71590
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.;
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11327723 | 7-31-19 | Veterans Blvd. WA #2 | 763269 | $18,075.00 |
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E.
AI-71582
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 | PO No. | Amount |
| 11327672 | 7-31-19 | Mile 3 Section II WA #5 | 773904 | $18,000.00 |
| 11327670 | 7-31-19 | FM 681 (FM2221 to SH107) | 625224 | $ 441.51 |
| 11327671 | 7-31-19 | FM 681 (FM2221to FM492) | 625225 | $ 288.68 |
| 11327697 | 7-31-19 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 | 772303 | $ 3,420.00 |
| 11327698 | 7-31-19 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 | 779844 | $ 9,180.00 |
| 11327683 | 7-31-19 | Mile 3 Project WA #2 | 720579 | $ 2,101.00 |
| 11327699 | 7-31-19 | Mile 3 Project WA #4 | 771660 | $ 9,900.00 |
| 11327678 | 7-31-19 | Mile 3 Project WA #6 | 784305 | $50,600.00 |
| 11327684 | 7-31-19 | FM 676 (Mile 5) Project | 745880 | $ 1,800.00 |
| 11327691 | 7-31-19 | Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 | 735526 | $ 1,300.00 |
| 11327700 | 7-31-16 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $ 6,940.00 |
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F.
AI-71564
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy & 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. | 7/31/19 | 11327676 | $12,577.44 | 793270 |
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G.
AI-71554
County Wide:
Confirmation for the purpose of recording to the minutes of HCCC the disclosure of the following:
1. CC on 07-30-19-Regular Agenda- AI #70634- awarded vendor: Valley Caliche Products, Inc.; and,
2. CC on 07-30-19-Regular Agenda- AI #71304- awarded vendor: Tru Bleu Pure Water.
Confirmation for the purpose of recording to the minutes of HCCC the disclosure of the following:
1. CC on 07-30-19-Regular Agenda- AI #70634- awarded vendor: Valley Caliche Products, Inc.; and,
2. CC on 07-30-19-Regular Agenda- AI #71304- awarded vendor: Tru Bleu Pure Water.
H.
AI-71545
1. The County Judge's Office is requesting authorization for the disposition by destruction of the assets listed on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed as obsolete with destruction to be conducted by 3rd party vendor as recommended by IT Dept.;
2. Requesting approval to remove said assets listed on "Exhibit A" from the inventory list for the Hidalgo County Judge's Office.
Attachments:
I.
AI-71532
Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose Declaration" for 2019 Fiscal year to include the purchase [the Requisition and PO protocol of HC] of miscellaneous items with the affixing of any applicable identifying Precinct 4 Logos for: [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items] which assist in the Precinct's efforts in disseminating information of road conditions, closures, paving/drainage improvements, educational and health awareness, public safety services and programs affecting the community including, but not limited to the following:
1. Ribbon Cuttings / Ground breakings;
2. Precinct Project Update Expos;
3. Endowment Center (Sunflower Road) - (Numerous Events)
4. Community Resource Center (San Carlos) - (Numerous Events)
5. Recognition Plaques - Employee/Public;
6. Pictures, Displays, Frames, Banners, Tables Cloth Covers/Skirts
1. Ribbon Cuttings / Ground breakings;
2. Precinct Project Update Expos;
3. Endowment Center (Sunflower Road) - (Numerous Events)
4. Community Resource Center (San Carlos) - (Numerous Events)
5. Recognition Plaques - Employee/Public;
6. Pictures, Displays, Frames, Banners, Tables Cloth Covers/Skirts
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J.
AI-71530
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term under contract # C-18-105-07-17 with Hauling Service of All Road Materials, with Southern Star Transport, LTD under the same rates, terms & conditions.
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AI-71528
District Attorney's Office:
1. Requesting approval to renew the Victim Service Tracking Software Subscription with Online Web Services US, Inc. obtained by the District Attorney's Office through solicited quotes, under open market, through requisition number 396733 for a total of $5,577.00 and subject to civil section final review as to form;
2. Requesting authority for Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., District Attorney to execute agreement.
2. Requesting authority for Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., District Attorney to execute agreement.
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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 8th day of August, 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 August 8, 2019.
Signed this 8th day of August 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 8th day of August, 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 August 8, 2019.
Signed this 8th day of August 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy