CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - September 29, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of September A.D., 2020, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS' COURT September 29, 2020 2:00 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 13m:50s)
The court proceeded to approve the Consent Agenda. No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1.
AI-77532
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-77591
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-77570
2020 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-77582
2020 - CARES Act Relief Fund (1287)
Attachments:
C.
AI-77585
2020- Sheriff (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-77534
2020 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (1229)
Attachments:
E.
AI-77588
2020 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-77544
2020 - WIC Ineligible Costs (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-77569
2020 - PCT1 ADM (1200)
Attachments:
H.
AI-77561
2020 - PCT. 1 RD. MAINT. (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-77568
2020 - Pct. 1 Adm. (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-77562
2020 - PCT1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-77517
2020 - IT Department (1100 I.T.)
Attachments:
L.
AI-77563
2020 - I. T. Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
M.
AI-77580
2020 - I. T. Department (Justice Court 1242)
Attachments:
N.
AI-77565
2020 - 332nd DC (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-77529
2020- Elections LIT (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-77538
2020 - 464th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-77539
2020 - County Treasurer (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-77548
2020 - 92nd DC (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-77514
2020 - HIDTA CCP 59 (1251)
Attachments:
T.
AI-77498
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
U.
AI-77496
2020 - Health & Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
V.
AI-77512
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-77499
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State Local Match (1293)
Attachments:
X.
AI-77500
2020 - 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-77501
2020 - JP 2,1 (1100)
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Z.
AI-77413
2020 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
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4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-77575
General Fund Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency account.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency account.
Attachments:
B.
AI-77583
CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj-Phase I & II (1351):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017- Pct 2 Javelina Drive (Jcksn Rd) Project into CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project- Phase I & II in the total amount of $46,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017- Pct 2 Javelina Drive (Jcksn Rd) Project into CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project- Phase I & II in the total amount of $46,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-77508
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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6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-77550
IT Department:
Approval to pay 2020 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) in the amount of $175.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (Req 421765).
Approval to pay 2020 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) in the amount of $175.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (Req 421765).
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IT Department:
A.
AI-77507
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with VERIZON WIRELESS under CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | User: | Description: | Service Plan: | Equipment/Cost: |
| Tax Office | 4 | Office Use | New Wireless Device w/ Service | 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MGS Unl. + Email&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) ea./ per month | IPhone SE 64 GB @ $0. |
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Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-77566
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $32.44 to Deputy Juan Gomez after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Deputy Juan Gomez paid for fuel expense with personal credit card due to County Fuel Card not working properly.
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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-77541
HC/WIC PROGRAM:
Requesting authority to exercise its 3rd (1) one year extension under the same rates, terms, and conditions, with BIC Development Corp. as provided in the current contract agreement C-17-151-08-08 Hidalgo County WIC Program-Lease of Office Space-Administration Offices.
Attachments:
B.
AI-77542
HC/WIC PROGRAM:
Requesting authority to exercise 1st (1) one year extension under the same rates, terms, and conditions, with Rreal LLC. As provided in the current contract agreement C-19-169-11-19 Hidalgo County WIC Program-Lease of Office Space-Alton.
Attachments:
C.
AI-77543
HC/WIC PROGRAM:
Requesting authority to exercise 1st (1) one year extension under the same rates, terms, and conditions, with Miguel Barboza Jr. As provided in the current contract agreement C-19-157-08-13 Hidalgo County WIC Program-Lease of Office Space-Alton (East).
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D.
AI-77537
HIDALGO COUNTY WIC PROGRAM:
Requesting authority to exercise 1st (1) one year extension under the same rates, terms, and conditions, with GBB Rentals Ltd. As provided in the current contract agreement C-19-171-11-19 Hidalgo County WIC Program-Lease of Office Space-Donna.
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E.
AI-77579
Approval of Service Order Form to provide ethernet services to county-owned building [former Plains Capital Bank "Call Center"] located at 505 S. McColl Rd. with authority for Daniel Salinas, HC-IT Director, to sign required documentation.
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F.
AI-77492
Requesting approval of payment of invoice #19D2 in the amount $3,790.00 submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC., in connection with professional engineering services provided for Pct. 1 for General Management, Coordination, and Construction Oversight Services for Mile 6 West Rd Structures Demolition Project.
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G.
AI-77545
Requesting approval to enter into a thirty-six (36) month Commercial Alarm Monitoring Agreement for burglary and panic monitoring services with Superior Alarms with authority to execute the Commercial Equipment Purchase Agreement for the purchase of a wireless security system which includes installation for the HC Sheriff's Office located on 413 E. 14th St. in Edinburg, Texas for the amount of $1,550.00 [equipment/labor] and $600.00 annually for the burglary & panic monitoring services.
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H.
AI-77518
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted architect and contractor; ERO Architects & Synergy Builders of Texas, for projects located in Pct.4 listed below.
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Project | Invoice # | Invoice Amount |
| 09/21/2020 | 820055 | Linn San Manuel Veterans Park | 1 | $110,675.00 |
| 09/23/2020 | 820055 | Linn San Manuel Veterans Park | 2 | $151,567.79 |
| 09/17/2020 | 811836 | Hidalgo County P4 Mechanical Shop | 2020-0161 | $ 13,414.57 |
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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 29th day of September, 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 September 29, 2020.
Signed this 30th day of September 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 29th day of September, 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 September 29, 2020.
Signed this 30th day of September 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy