SPECIAL MEETING - October 3, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of October 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 October 3, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1 and 2, 8.C., and 8.D to be pulled for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
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.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-72399
2019 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-72493
2019 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
C.
AI-72476
2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-72483
2019 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-72531
2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-72526
2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
G.
AI-72510
2019 - IT Department (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-72488
2019 - 370th DC (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-72500
2019 - County Commissioners (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-72494
2019 - Pct.4 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
K.
AI-72495
2019 - Pct. 4 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
L.
AI-72498
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-72489
2019 - Public Defender's (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-72470
2019 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-72465
2019 - Constable Pct 5 (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-72466
2019 - Purchasing (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-72480
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293)
Attachments:
R.
AI-72468
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
S.
AI-72478
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM
T.
AI-72479
2019 - Constable Pct. 3-Irrigation Dist. #6 (1285)
Attachments:
U.
AI-72464
2019 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-72536
CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj (1353):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hdlg CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 151, into CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 141, in the amount of $93,605.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hdlg CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 151, into CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 141, in the amount of $93,605.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
B.
AI-72530
BCAP PCT. 1 (1312):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Green Valley Dev. & Ware Country Accts. to Barboza Lopez #2 Acct. in the amount of $18,722.20
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Green Valley Dev. & Ware Country Accts. to Barboza Lopez #2 Acct. in the amount of $18,722.20
Attachments:
C.
AI-72527
Pct 1 (1200):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Road & Bridge fund (1200), program (005) to Administration, program (004) in the amount of $2,500.00, to cover expenditures for out of county travel and registration fees.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Road & Bridge fund (1200), program (005) to Administration, program (004) in the amount of $2,500.00, to cover expenditures for out of county travel and registration fees.
Attachments:
D.
AI-72497
Pct. #4:
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,600.13. Transfer will cover installation of new door that will fix issue of water entering building.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,600.13. Transfer will cover installation of new door that will fix issue of water entering building.
Attachments:
E.
AI-72469
Criminal District Attorney (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Autopsies, program 003, to Criminal DA, program 002, in the amount of $22,000.00 to fund The Monitor invoice.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Autopsies, program 003, to Criminal DA, program 002, in the amount of $22,000.00 to fund The Monitor invoice.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-72484
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-72462
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.15 acre tract of land out of the southeast portion of Lot 26 J.C. Engleman Subdivision (Pct. 1)
(Mile 18 North Road & Harmel Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line south of Mile 18 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 18 North Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.001 of Lot 10 Block 98 Missouri Texas Irrigation Co. (Pct. 1) (Mile 4 West Road & Monte Cristo Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Mile 4 west Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 4 West Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The south 20 acres of Lot 2 Blk. 62 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 1)
(Mile 22 North Road & Mile 1 ½ West Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 22 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension along the east ROW line of Mile 1 ½ West Road.
a.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.15 acre tract of land out of the southeast portion of Lot 26 J.C. Engleman Subdivision (Pct. 1)
(Mile 18 North Road & Harmel Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line south of Mile 18 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 18 North Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.001 of Lot 10 Block 98 Missouri Texas Irrigation Co. (Pct. 1) (Mile 4 West Road & Monte Cristo Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Mile 4 west Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 4 West Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The south 20 acres of Lot 2 Blk. 62 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 1)
(Mile 22 North Road & Mile 1 ½ West Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 22 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension along the east ROW line of Mile 1 ½ West Road.
Attachments:
6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-72467
DBM:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $150.00 to the Government Finance Officers Association for Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, 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 $150.00 to the Government Finance Officers Association for Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
7.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-72511
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $912,870.44 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/12/19 to 09/25/19.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on these 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: 4 - 0 –Unanimously
| 09/12-18/19 | $450,715.39 |
| 09/19-25/19 | $462,155.45 |
| TOTAL | $912,870.84 |
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on these 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: 4 - 0 –Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-72524
TxDOT Pct 3 (1315):
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct 3 SOA1347 FM 2221 and FM 1925 (fund 1303) in to TxDOT Pct 3 Liberty Boulevard and FM 676 (fund 1315) to fund project expenditures in the amount of $761,216.32.
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct 3 SOA1347 FM 2221 and FM 1925 (fund 1303) in to TxDOT Pct 3 Liberty Boulevard and FM 676 (fund 1315) to fund project expenditures in the amount of $761,216.32.
Attachments:
2.
AI-72475
Constable Pct. 3 - Irrigation District #6 (1285):
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Constable Pct. 3 Irrigation District No. 6 (fund 1285, prog. 020) in the amount of $2,348.69 to fund the county's portion in relation to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on May 29, 2018.
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Constable Pct. 3 Irrigation District No. 6 (fund 1285, prog. 020) in the amount of $2,348.69 to fund the county's portion in relation to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on May 29, 2018.
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. 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-72508
Requesting approval of Application Payment No. 01 in the amount of $66,749.00 for services rendered in connection with the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct. 1 Tax Office Project GMP Amendment #1" as submitted by Erickson Construction, LLC.
B.
AI-72538
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 in connection with Contract No. C-17-324-07-17 and GMP Amendment No. 1 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
Attachments:
C.
AI-72506
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering for professional engineering services under contract C-19-243-07-16.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | Amount | PO No. |
| 19103 | 9-25-19 | Tom Gill & Mile 5 1/2 | $ 920.00 | 802548 |
| 19104 | 9-25-19 | Inspiration Rd. (Mile 5 to Mile 6 1/8) | $6,504.00 | 802547 |
| 19105 | 9-25-19 | Motor Pool Facility | $40,969.50 | 804874 |
Correction to amount $40,319.50 not $40,969.50
Attachments:
D.
AI-72461
1. Approval to accept Quote and Purchase Addendum, the Best and Final Offer to purchase Public Safety Software, Hardware, Services, and Maintenance/Updates for State Mandated NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) Compliance;
2. Approval for County Judge to sign Quote and Purchase Addendum;3. Approval for each Hidalgo County Constable and Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign Exhibit "F" Shared Agency Agreement.
All paperwork and funding will be identified and provided to the auditors office.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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 3rd day of October, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 3, 2019.
Signed this 3rd day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 3rd day of October, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 3, 2019.
Signed this 3rd day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy