SPECIAL MEETING - June 16, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th day of June 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 June 16, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve on all items listed on the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item 11.A.1 & 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-76006
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-76007
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-75977
2020 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-75974
2020 - PCT 1 PARKS (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-75961
2020 - PCT 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-75972
2020 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-75964
2020 - County Judge-Census Division (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-75967
2020 - CRIM DA/ AUTOPSIES (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-75969
2020 - DA FED SHRG DOJ (1256)
Attachments:
H.
AI-75953
2020 - D.A. State Supplement (1281)
Attachments:
I.
AI-75962
2020 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-75946
2020 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
K.
AI-75914
2020 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-75955
2020 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-75928
2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-75930
2020 - Pct.4 CRC-Endowment (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-75915
2020 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-75938
2020 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-75942
2020 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-75924
2020 - Elections (1283)
Attachments:
S.
AI-75911
2020 - Election (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-75927
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293)
U.
AI-75957
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293)
Attachments:
V.
AI-75908
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
Attachments:
W.
AI-75984
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-75996
CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Prj (1350):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM1426-FM907) to CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Project in the amount of $25,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM1426-FM907) to CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Project in the amount of $25,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
B.
AI-75968
Elections Dept HAVA Cares Act Transfers In-General Fund (1283):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (fund 1283, progm. 026) in the amount of $117,310.87 to fund county's cash match portion in relation to the FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act grant for the Elections Dept.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (fund 1283, progm. 026) in the amount of $117,310.87 to fund county's cash match portion in relation to the FY 2020 HAVA CARES Act grant for the Elections Dept.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-75933
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-75943
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (Bentsen Palm Drive & 5 Mile Line)
*Reimbursement request: $9,000.00 for (6) OSSF’S
a. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (Bentsen Palm Drive & 5 Mile Line)
*Reimbursement request: $9,000.00 for (6) OSSF’S
Attachments:
6.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-75956
Hidalgo County 2020 1st Quarter Investment Report
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7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-75910
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2020 May
Attachments:
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-75917
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| C5900.00.000.0006.00 | ORANGE PLAZA MEDICAL LTD | $7,497.85 |
| E3300.99.000.0000.CJ | KOMATSU AMERICA CORP | $7,559.92 |
| J2355.00.000.0029.00 | EON INDUSTRIES LLC | $3,004.59 |
| L1300.00.000.0103.03 | LA FE GROUP FAMILY LIMITD PARTNERSHIP | $6,635.36 |
| M3248.04.000.0004.00 | GUTIERREZ MIGUEL A & DIANA E LTD | $2,713.43 |
| O2360.00.000.0001.00 | OLD FORT | $5,380.63 |
| R3000.00.013.0001.00 | CANTU ALONZO TRUSTEE OF THE GAC 2001 GR | $4,652.00 |
| T2100.00.278.0010.00 | GAC 2004 GRAT NO 1 & YRC 2004 GRAT NO 1 | $4,081.20 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-75920
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| B3810.00.000.0133.00 | LOANCARE SERVICING CENTER | $2,989.23 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-75916
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| A2200.00.000.0005.00 | HARIOM MAA LLC | $15,717.84 |
| C7883.01.000.0002.00 | DAYTON HUDSON CORP | $15,356.69 |
| T3260.00.000.000B.00 | BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP | $26,647.40 |
| T3260.00.000.000B.00 | BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP | $21,492.80 |
| T3260.00.000.000B.00 | BROOK RIDGE GARDENS LP | $13,268.33 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-75892
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| J2007.00.000.0007.00 | CFT DEVELOPMENT LLC | $3,596.94 |
Attachments:
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-75963
464th DC:
Requesting approval to pay 2020 Hidalgo County Bar Association Membership Dues in the total amount of $75.00 (Requisition #416614) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2020 Hidalgo County Bar Association Membership Dues in the total amount of $75.00 (Requisition #416614) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
10.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-75845
Adult Probation - DWI Court (1289)
Approval of certification of revenues by the Co. Auditor for the DWI Grant program income and appropriation of same as follows:
Approval of certification of revenues by the Co. Auditor for the DWI Grant program income and appropriation of same as follows:
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| April | $1,487.00 |
| May | $2,742.00 |
Attachments:
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-75975
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $892,777.01 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/28/20 to 06/10/20.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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Valde Guerra state for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 11.A 1 & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve on Consent Agenda items 11.A. 1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum.
| 05/28-29/20 | $ 20,653.48 |
| 06/01-03/20 | $409,843.29 |
| 06/04-10/20 | $462,280.24 |
| TOTAL | $892,777.01 |
(Audio Reference 19m:42s)
Valde Guerra state for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 11.A 1 & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve on Consent Agenda items 11.A. 1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum.
Attachments:
B.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-75989
TXDOT-Pct. 1 Nittler Rd (1315):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer form Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance, program 005 (1200) to TXDO-Pct. 1 Nittler Rd (1.25 W of FM88), in the amount of $9,100.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer form Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance, program 005 (1200) to TXDO-Pct. 1 Nittler Rd (1.25 W of FM88), in the amount of $9,100.00 to fund project expenditures.
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-75999
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 in connection with Contract No. C-17-324-07-17 and GMP Amendment No. 2 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/if applicable.
Attachments:
B.
AI-75998
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice submitted by project engineer Halff Associates for work done within Precinct No. 4.
| P.O. | Project | Invoice Amount | Invoice No. | Invoice Date |
| 814687 | Pct.4 Flood Master Plan | $16,614.50 | 10037675 | 05/19/2020 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-75966
Census Division - Approval of Restatement of Public Purpose Declaration [HCCC-AI# 74752-3/10/2020] to add additional items for the acquisition of promotional item, including, but not limited to, stickers, labels, banners, recognition/award belt (trophy), cups, koozies, bags (plastic, nylon, cotton, etc.), and hand fans.
D.
AI-75971
Action to "Ratify" the fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection to Contract #C-18-171-02-26 and GMP Amendment No.1 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct. #1 Tax Office Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
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E.
AI-75954
Constable Precinct 4:
1. Pursuant to Tx.L.G.C, Chapter 263.151(1) action to declare as "salvage property" departmental ballistic vests, uniforms, gear and/or equipment [items are obsolete/worn and/or fail to function and operate for the intended use] and most contain identifying constable logo in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse;
2. Approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.
2. Approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.
Attachments:
F.
AI-75960
Pct. #4 - Approval of Restatement of Public Purpose Declaration [C-AI# 75559/CC 05/19/20] to add additional items including, but not limited to adapter charging cables along with previous listed items Exhibit A attached.
G.
AI-75894
Approval of payment of Invoice #20227 in the amount of $11,181.63 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Project.
Attachments:
H.
AI-75850
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract, etc) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Construction/ Building Materials & Related Supplies" [County-Wide] including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary.
Attachments:
I.
AI-75926
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract, etc) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary subject to legal review as to form of draft agreement.
Attachments:
J.
AI-75912
Authority to Advertise and approval of Procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Hot Mix - Cold Laid" - RFB 2020-219-00-00-TDL including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary.
Attachments:
K.
AI-75899
Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the final one year renewal/extension term under contract # C-18-050B-07-31 for "Lease/Rental of Vehicles" for Hidalgo County with Enterprise Holdings, LLC (under same rates, terms and conditions) effective August 01,2020 to July 31,2021.
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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 16th day of June 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 June 16, 2020.
Signed this 23rd day of June 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 16th day of June 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 June 16, 2020.
Signed this 23rd day of June 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy