SPECIAL MEETING - May 26, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of May A.D., 2020, 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 May 26, 2020 10:00 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. (Audio Reference 15m:01s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1.
AI-75690
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-75691
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-75679
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of March 2020.
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-75675
2020 - Purchasing (1100)
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B.
AI-75634
2020 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-75685
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. - PHEP Hazards (1293)
D.
AI-75672
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-75651
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. - PHEP Hazards (1293)
F.
AI-75617
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
Attachments:
G.
AI-75618
2020 - UT SNAP Program (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-75608
2020 - 93rd DC (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-75629
2020 - WIC Lactation Support Center (1292)
Attachments:
J.
AI-75630
2020 - WIC Extra FND (1292)
Attachments:
K.
AI-75641
2020 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-75623
2020 - Pct.4 Drain Imprv (1200)
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4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-75684
Pct 2 Moore Rd (Veterans-San Antonio) (1200):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Moore Rd (Veterans-San Antonio) Project in the amount of $2,500.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Moore Rd (Veterans-San Antonio) Project in the amount of $2,500.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
B.
AI-75671
Juvenile Boot Camp PANS (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency into Juvenile Boot Camp PAS in the total amount of $23,552.88 to purchase and install telephone system.
Attachments:
C.
AI-75674
Purchasing Surplus Facilities (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Purchasing Surplus Facilities in the amount of $25,308.15 to fund new surplus facility.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Purchasing Surplus Facilities in the amount of $25,308.15 to fund new surplus facility.
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D.
AI-75668
Facilities Mgmt - Security Division (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Facilities Mgmt - Security Division in the amount of $18,045 to fund replacement of security cameras.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Facilities Mgmt - Security Division in the amount of $18,045 to fund replacement of security cameras.
Attachments:
E.
AI-75663
Pct 2 Various Projects (1200):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $856,279.75 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $856,279.75 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-75616
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Alamo Road & Curve Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,400.00 for (4) OSSF’S
b. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. II Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Tower Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $850.00 for (1) OSSF
c. Oakhill Ranch Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC) (Mile 21 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (3) OSSF’S
d. Los Venados Phase 4 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (FM 186 & US HWY 281)
Reimbursement request: $800.00 for (1) OSSF
a. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Alamo Road & Curve Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,400.00 for (4) OSSF’S
b. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. II Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (Tower Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $850.00 for (1) OSSF
c. Oakhill Ranch Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC) (Mile 21 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (3) OSSF’S
d. Los Venados Phase 4 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, Ltd.) (FM 186 & US HWY 281)
Reimbursement request: $800.00 for (1) OSSF
B.
AI-75647
1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Govt. Code Section 232.029(c)(2)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Govt. Code Section 232.028(b)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Govt. Code Section 232.028(b)
C.
AI-75662
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.61 acres out of the east 5.00 acres of the south 30.00 acres of Lot 49-4 West Addition to Sharyland (Pct. 3)
(Mile 7 Road and Trosper Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line east of Trosper Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Trosper Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 14 section 250 Texas-Mexican Railway Co. Survey (Pct. 4)
(Cesar Chavez Road and F.M. 2128)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Cesar Chavez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road.
a. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.61 acres out of the east 5.00 acres of the south 30.00 acres of Lot 49-4 West Addition to Sharyland (Pct. 3)
(Mile 7 Road and Trosper Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line east of Trosper Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Trosper Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 14 section 250 Texas-Mexican Railway Co. Survey (Pct. 4)
(Cesar Chavez Road and F.M. 2128)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Cesar Chavez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road.
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6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-75650
Public Defender's Office (1100):
Requesting approval to pay yearly Membership Dues for Mikson Ehimika, Public Defender II and Catarina Alavardo, Public Defender III to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in the total amount of $120.00 ($60.00 ea.), with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay yearly Membership Dues for Mikson Ehimika, Public Defender II and Catarina Alavardo, Public Defender III to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in the total amount of $120.00 ($60.00 ea.), with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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B.
AI-75664
Probate Court:
Requesting approval for payment to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the amount of $75.00 (Requisition# 415419) for Probate Judge, Judge JoAnne Garcia; with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval for payment to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the amount of $75.00 (Requisition# 415419) for Probate Judge, Judge JoAnne Garcia; with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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C.
AI-75631
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay for a yearly Membership for Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, for the International Association of Arson Investigators in the total amount of $135.00, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 415348
Requesting approval to pay for a yearly Membership for Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, for the International Association of Arson Investigators in the total amount of $135.00, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 415348
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D.
AI-75621
District Attorney's Office:
Approval to pay 2020 NOVA membership dues to the National Organization for Victim Assistance in the amount of $55.00 for Criminal District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. and Victims Unit Director, Rosa I. Martinez with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay 2020 NOVA membership dues to the National Organization for Victim Assistance in the amount of $55.00 for Criminal District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. and Victims Unit Director, Rosa I. Martinez with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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7.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-75610
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 May 1-15, 2020 in the amount of $44,393.65 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
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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-75659
Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $131,346.07 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project GMP Amendment #2", through Contract# C-17-324-07-17, and as certified for payment by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
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B.
AI-75648
Constable Pct 3 is requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2020 F-150 (Police responder Crew Cab 4x4) vehicle through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #20-8F000 thru awarded vendor, Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $35,464.75 and a one time administration fee of $300.00.
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C.
AI-75613
Approval of the addition of the fuel cards/users including, but not, limited to, the following:
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - Fuel card users
2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - add/delete fuel card users
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - Fuel card users
2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - add/delete fuel card users
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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 26th day of May, 2020
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 May 26, 2020.
Signed this 27th day of May 2020
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 26th day of May, 2020
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 May 26, 2020.
Signed this 27th day of May 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy