1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 70469 Update and discussion as it relates to Hidalgo County Irrigation District No.1 Penitas Pump Station & Levee Rehabilitation Project. B. 70404 Approval to enter into Contract Training Agreement with South Texas College, an institution of higher education authorized by the laws and Constitution of the State of Texas, and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. The training subject matter is on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and HB 300. C. 70456 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo as it relates to Russell Road (Mile 17 1/2) and 23rd st (Depot Road) drainage improvements, subject to final legal review. D. 70500 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Weslaco as it relates to the Austin and Merida Street drainage improvements, subject to final legal review. E. 70429 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Santa Cruz Irrigation District No. 15 as it relates to maintenance of the Edinburg Lake Drain Extension (ELD - EXT 1 Drain). F. 70390 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service; 2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with George J. Salazar II, dba Appraisal Haus, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. G. 70380 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service; 2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. H. 70386 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service; 2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Professional Appraisal Services, Inc., from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. I. 70530 Recommendation by Investment/Negotiation Committee for acceptance of final negotiated rates, fees, terms, and conditions for award and/or approval of the final Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Depository Bank, and if applicable, Trust Services and other Related Services Agreements with Lone Star National Bank, with the effective date upon expiration of current agreement and expiring in May 2023 with statutory option for re-negotiations in 2021, subject to final legal review and compliance to HB1295. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 70387 1. Presentation and discussion of Hidalgo County Drainage District's Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $83.7 million and discussion of outstanding debt. 2. Request approval to authorize Financial Advisor, Estrada Hinojosa & Company to proceed with the preparation of financial plan for the sale of bonds needed for the first phase of the 2018 bond program. B. 70484 1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37 "3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Cruz-Hogan Consulting, Inc. 91.00 Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC 92.67 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation 91.67 3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37 "3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37". C. 70488 1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6 "4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK CSJ Goup 89.00 M2 Engineering, PLLC 88.00 Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 88.33 3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6 "4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6". D. 70428 1.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-B''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69685 (04/02/19); 2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $273,761.39, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-039-05-21 - WA-1). E. 70432 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-A''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69686 (04/02/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $246,327.41, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-040-05-21 - WA-1). F. 70437 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-B''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69689 (04/02/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $201,233.40, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-041-05-21 - WA-1). G. 70477 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Landtech, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-A''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69675 (04/02/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Landtech, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $162,076.91, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-038-05-21 - WA-1). H. 70479 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #67936 (12/04/18); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,006,274.70, to provide Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-013-05-21 - WA-1). 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 70350 Requesting ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work Order, issued to Venser Contractors, LLC, awarded contractor related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-049-09-25 -."FM 495 Drain Control Structure and Donna North Lateral Control Structure" to allow time for the delivery of manufactured project specified sluice gate. Suspend Order Effective Date: 05-09-19. B. 70391 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $106,731.25 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase 3 Drainage Improvements, Project Engineer: Eric Dietrich, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#634761, Bdgt: 300-J09 Drain C. 70303 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 3 as it relates to Alamo Expressway Drain project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 8. General Fund: A. 70494 1. Request approval to create three (3) Temporary Maintenance I positions not to exceed 800 working hours and set Hourly rate at $13.2664. 2. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule and Budget Amendment to fund new positions as noted in item A in the amount of $36,200 B. 70483 1. Request approval to create three (3) temporary Student Engineering Assistant positions for the District Engineering Department. Requirements for these slots are that they be University Civil Engineering students and will work for a period of three months - May 28, through August 30, 2019, not to exceed 40 hours per week at the rate of $15.00 per hour. 2. Request approval to exempt these five temporary positions and allow the General Manager and HCDD1 Engineering Team to select the candidates. 3. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned position in the amount of $28,600 for salaries and fringes. C. 70515 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg 1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Administration Building. 2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9-B1061-09 in the amount of $222,228.77 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 HCDD1 Administration Building. Project Engineer: Halff Associates Inc PO#634554 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: 10. Open Session: 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 70533 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.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 70534 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 70518 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. C. 70520 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 70503 2019 - FLOOD CTRL WTR EXTRACT 2018 (1100) B. 70521 2019 - Public Affairs (1100) C. 70455 2019 - Public Defenders (1100) D. 70370 2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) E. 70371 2019 - Pct 2 Administration (1200) F. 70433 2019 DBM-HEALTH INS ADM (2201) G. 70440 2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100) H. 70439 2019 - IT Department (1100) I. 70441 2019 - IT Department (1100) J. 70463 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) K. 70425 2019 - Pct.4 UT Health (1100) L. 70412 2019 - Facilities Management (1100) M. 70415 2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) N. 70416 2019 - Veterans Office (1100) O. 70377 2019 - County Judge (1100) P. 70363 2019 - Tax Office (1100) Q. 70526 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293) R. 70504 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293) S. 70489 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293) T. 70399 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) U. 70364 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293) V. 70272 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293) W. 70288 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293) X. 70293 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293) Y. 70300 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293) Z. 70398 2019 - D.A. CJD VUCAP (1281) AA. 70275 2019 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281) BB. 70430 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) CC. 70403 2019 Pct 1 Adm (1200) DD. 70278 2019 - Pct 1 TXDOT (1315) Program 096 EE. 70284 2019 - Tax Office (1100) FF. 70286 2019 - Elections LIT (1100) GG. 70296 2019 - Jail (1100) HH. 70308 2019 – 464th DC (1100) II. 70355 2019 - General Litigation (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 70473 DBM - Health Insurance Administration (2201): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Health Benefits TPA & STP Loss to DBM Health Insurance Administration in the amount of $25,000.00 to create two new Athletic Trainer part-time positions. B. 70444 Human Resources (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Human Resources (dept. 190) to Facilities Management (dept. 220) in the amount of $31.05 to fund expenditures for an office sign. C. 70426 Pct.4 CRC Memorial (1100) Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation Other (Prg 001) to Pct. 4 CRC Memorial (Prg 123) in the amount of $701.43 to fund payment of L&G Invoices. D. 70366 Urban County (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Hidalgo County Urban County in the amount of $12,000.00 to cover financial obligations for the remaining of the year. E. 70414 Pct 1 TXDOT (1315): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-LAND to TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-ROADSin the amount of 2675.00 to fund TAS Review and inspection of Mile 6 W Recon Project. F. 70419 TXDOT-Pct.1 Mile 6W (1315): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer for Mile 6W (US83-SH107) program 039 in the amount of $214,262.50 to fund County's anticipated participation for the construction of phase I. G. 70295 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Sanitation, prog (001) to Pct. 1 CRC, prog (050) in the amount of $3,500.00 to cover expenditures of paint and supplies, for the interior of the CRC building. H. 70522 Pct 2 Minnesota Rd (Raul Longoria-265' W of C Chvz) Prj (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Minnesota Road (Raul Longoria to 265' W of Cesar Chavez) Project in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund project expenditures. I. 70427 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $10,050.00 to fund operating expenditures. J. 70334 Co Wide Adm (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Parks into Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $10,970.70 to partially reverse an emergency transfer. 5. Planning Department: A. 70405 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) 6. County Treasurer: A. 70474 Approval of the 2019 1st Quarter Hidalgo County Investment Report 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 70292 District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of April 2019 $500, 260.02. B. 70257 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 April 8. Executive Office: A. 70529 Approval of payment for invoices from Wright National Flood Insurance Company for various locations listed below, for flood policies, with approval for County Executive officer to sign all related documents, authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Building: Location: Premium: Endowment Center 107 N Sunflower Rd., San Carlos TX $ 1,455.00 PCT 4 JP PL 1 Bldg 212 N 12 th Ave., Edinburg TX $ 1,192.00 PCT 4 JP PL 2 Bldg 224 N 12 th Ave., Edinburg TX $ 1,059.00 Veterans Pavilion Hall 300 S Inspiration Rd, Mission TX $ 2,215.00 Veterans BBQ Pavilion 300 S Inspiration Rd, Mission TX $ 1,606.00 Veterans Pavilion Storage Bldg. 300 S Inspiration Rd, Mission TX $ 1,235.00 PCT 2 JP Bldg. - Suite D,E,F 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 PCT 2 Admin. Bldg. - Suite G 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 PCT 2 Tax Office - Suite B 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 PCT 2 WIC/Health Bldg - Suite A 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 Elections Warehouse 317 N Closner, Edinburg TX $ 3,553.00 Elections Training Bldg. 317 N Closner, Edinburg TX $ 2,301.00 Storage Bldg. (Roberts Chevrolet) 317 N Closner, Edinburg TX $ 2,301.00 PCT 4 Field Operations Bldg. 1124 N. M road, Edinburg TX $ 3,036.00 Health/Planning Bldg. 1304 S 25 th Ave, Edinburg TX $ 1,972.00 PCT 1 Constable Bldg. 1900 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 2,568.00 PCT 1 JP Building 1902 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 2,396.00 PCT 1 Mechanic Shop 1902 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 1,916.00 PCT 1 Administration Bldg. 1902 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 2,889.00 Sheriff Substation 3003 E Mile 11 N., Weslaco TX $ 4,181.00 County Clerks Warehouse 317 N Bus hwy 281, Edinburg TX $ 3,553.00 B. 70369 Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract (1100): 1. Approval to undesignate the amount of $100,000 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018. 2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000 to fund expenditures. 9. Tax Refunds: A. 70448 Account Number Payer Amount H0412.00.000.0006.00 Corelogic, Inc $5,146.43 I6060.01.000.0019.00 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $3,399.61 I6060.01.000.0019.00 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $4,185.88 N2950.99.000.0004.04 Doctors Hospital Renaissance $6,930.88 P6200.99.00K.0000.05 Brand Services LLC $3,813.37 S0025.00.000.0001.00 Saenz Medical Center $8,898.28 S0025.00.000.0001.00 Saenz Medical Center $38,212.06 T1400.00.001.0009.00 19th Hole Properties LLC $21,264.66 W0100.00.033.0006.04 Cage I Plaza LLC $3,906.57 W3800.00.229.0000.06 Valladares Roberto & Lucia $2,563.50 W3800.00.229.0000.06 Valladares Roberto & Lucia $2,509.42 B. 70453 Account Number Payer Amount A7000.00.000.0015.01 Pharr Inn & Suites LLC $2,783.98 S6410.00.000.0002.00 Falcon International Bank $5,495.39 C. 70446 Account Number Payer Amount A7000.00.000.0015.01 Pharr Inn & Suites LLC $2,783.98 S6410.00.000.0002.00 Falcon International Bank $5,495.39 10. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 70485 Public Defender's: Requesting approval to pay membership dues to Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for Catarina S. Alvarado, Public Defender II in the amount of $60.00, Requisition # 394535 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 70401 Public Affairs (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers & Advisors (TATOA) for Julia Sullivan in the amount of $150.00, Requisition #393502 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 70168 464TH DC Requesting approval to pay 2019 State Bar of Texas Membership dues and 2019 Hidalgo County Bar Association (HCBA) dues in the total amount of $310.00 (Requisition #393231, #393559) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 11. Headstart: A. 70338 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: April 2019 B. 70339 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Report: April 2019 C. 70337 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: April 2019 D. 70340 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: April 2019 12. Budget & Management: A. 70348 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, 2019 in the amount of $22,245.03 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 70347 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,095,409.00 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/02/19 to 05/15/19. 05/02-08/19 $ 718,918.27 05/09-15/19 $ 376,490.73 TOTAL $1,095.409.00 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. C. 70304 1. Approval to rescind action taken on AI-70229, CC 05/07/19, for an interfund transfer in the amount of $40,970.70. 2. Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance (fund 1200, program 005) into Pct. 1 Parks (fund 1100, program 013) in the amount of $13,970.70 for the purchase of playground equipment. 13. Health & Human Services Dept.: A. 70400 Discussion, consideration and approval for payment of the Remote Area Medical Invoice #051419 in the amount of $3,775.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Vendor Invoice No. Invoice Date Amount Remote Area Medical 051419 05/14/2019 $3,775.00 14. 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. 70519 Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 6 in connection with contract No. C-16-378-02-21 with Clore Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -Regional Linear Park Project (from Ridge Road to San Antonio Ave) as recommended by project engineer, Robert Macheska, P.E. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. B. 70421 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Rental of Heavy Equipment with authority to re-advertise in the event no proposals received or recommend rejection of proposals. C. 70389 Public Affairs Requesting the removal of assets from the Inventory List identified in Exhibit A attached herein and determined "as not located" as detailed in the supporting documentation. D. 70305 1. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract No. E-18-088-05-01 for "Hauling Services for Millings" for Pct. No 1 under the same rates, terms and conditions with effective date of June 02, 2019 through July 31, 2019 while procurement process is completed; 2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, etc.) as attached hereto for "Hauling Services for Millings" with authority to readvertise the project if/when requied. E. 70365 Pct. 1 (1315): Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $2,675.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) to Mr. Anthony Covacevich- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Mile 6 West Reconstruction Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c). F. 70413 Pct. 1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #00023196 in the amount of $12,010.00 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility-WA#1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. G. 70383 Requesting authority to purchase a Sliding Door Operator Replacement under GSA Schedule 84- GSA Cooperative Contract #GS-07F-269AA for Hidalgo County Jail including installation, assurance that all mechanical and electrical operations working properly and in sync after turnkey replacement is completed for a total of $21,459.45 through Requisition# 389710 with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. H. 70280 WIC: 1. Requesting authority to exercise the final One (1) year extension term as provided in the current contract agreement (C-13-213-01-14) under the same rates, terms and conditions with P and ARI, LLC effective June 03, 2019 - June 02,2020. 2. Requesting authority to correct Vendor's Name on the third and most current Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-13-213-01-14). Vendor's Name should read " P and ARI, LLC". I. 70459 Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $247,940.43 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. J. 70287 Approval of Application for Payment No. 24 in the amount of $1,862.91 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. K. 70289 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (ie., specifications-requirements, legal notice, etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - "Repair, Removal, Installation and/or Purchase of Mobile Radios Computers & Other Misc. Equipment" RFB 2019-073-06-12-TDL including the re-advertising when/if applicable. L. 70307 275th State District Court: Approval of one (1) 36 Month (Copier) Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh Usa, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-TSO-3041); REQ# Months Model Monthly Payment 389567 36 IMC4500 $194.86 M. 70301 BCAP/PCT.1 Requesting approval of Invoice #7519010-1 in the amount of $3,680.00 as submitted by EarthCo in connection with professional engineering services under Contract C-CAP-18-052-02-27 WA# 1 for Pct. 1 Val Verde North Subdivision. N. 70367 BCAP/PCT.4 Requesting approval of Invoice TC00758 in the amount of $520.00 as submitted by Terracon in connection with professional engineering services under Contract# C-CAP-18-053-04-03 WA# 1 for Pct. 4 Ware Country Subdivision. O. 70315 BCAP/PCT. 4 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $17,838.22 as submitted by Castle Enterprises, LLC., awarded contractor for Pct. 4 Ware Country Subdivision as certified by project engineer, SAMES, INC. under Contract# C-CAP-18-241-0-10-31. P. 70329 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract C-18-155-08-14 with "Hauling of All Road Materials" for Precinct 1 including compliance with HB 1295 attached herein. Q. 70353 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #10029 in the amount of $1,652.91 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. R. 70354 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC. Project PO Inv. Number Inv. Date Inv. Amt. WA#1 778432 10030 05/01/19 $ 465.35 WA#2 789711 10031 05/01/19 $5,350.79 S. 70277 TXDOT- Pct. #1 CR229BR-Mile 17½ Drain (1315): Requesting approval of payment of Invoice for CSJ#0921-02-290 in the amount not to exceed $24,460.32 submitted by TXDOT for remaining County share of expenses relating to the Pct 1 –CR229BR-Mile 17½ Drain Project. T. 70302 Constable Precinct 4: Requesting approval for the destruction (through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office) of salvaged departmental uniforms, gear and/or equipment in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items since the majority of the items contain department logo. Items have been considered obsolete/worn and/or have failed to operate. U. 70249 County Wide (Law Enforcement): Requesting authority to exercise the final one year term as provided in the current contract agreement (C-16-106-07-06) under the same rates, terms and conditions with Galls, LLC effective May 25, 2019 - May 24, 2020. V. 70093 1. Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to professional service contract C-18-159-07-31 between Hidalgo County and "South Texas Land Investigations" to correct/clarify contract Article 3 - Term Provision as stated in the Request for Proposals packet Exhibit A [Term of Contract] as initial one (1) year with the County's option to renew an additional one (1) year term for "Title Report Services". 2. Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract C-18-159-07-31 with "South Texas Land Investigations" for Title Report Services. W. 70424 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards users including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4 - add fuel card driver 2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - add/delete fuel card drivers
County Judge's Office: A. 70250 Resolution in Honor of Excellence in the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office B. 70470 Proclamation declaring May as Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 70501 Resolution in honor of Victoria Trevino. B. 70465 Resolution in honor of the 11 Weslaco High School students selected as state delegates.
B. 70517 Presentation by Arise of a Streetlight Program Public Service Announcement
C. 70471 Proclamation declaring the month of May as Older Americans Month.
E. 70351 Domestic Relations Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 125-029 0001 Program Manager II, Domestic Relations 15 Create 125-029 0002 Director, Domestic Relations Office 20
Head Start Program: A. 70336 Discussion/Approval of a “Member Certification” to Establish a General Interlocal Membership Agreement between Region One Service Center (ESC) South Texas Cooperative and the County of Hidalgo
D. 70450 Approval to submit the 2020 Census New Construction Program Registration Form on behalf of the County of Hidalgo.
C. 70375 1. Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery Hidalgo County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing annual ad valorem tax within the limits prescribed by law and a limited pledge (never to exceed $1000) from the surplus net revenues from the operation of the County’s parks as authorized pursuant to chapter 320, local government code; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the certificates; and making other provisions regarding such certificates and matters incident thereto. 2. Consider and approve an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B; pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. D. 70376 Approval of cost of issuance budget for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A and Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B.
B. 70357 Approval of a Community Representative to be Appointed by Ellie Torres, Commissioner Precinct 4, to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council for the remainder of 2018-2019o
District Attorney's Office: A. 70285 DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 70495 HIDTA (1291): 1. Authorization to submit the reprogram request to move FY17 grant funds from Fringes to Overtime/Fringes in order to expend grant funds. 2. Authorization of transfer. 3. Authorization to accept Approved Reprogram #6.
Sheriff's Office: A. 70480 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2018 for the amount of $1,665,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Sheriff's Office portion of the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $1,665,000.00. B. 70499 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to request an extension in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2017. New termination date: June 30, 2019. C. 70360 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Colby Camarillo, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 2019 to December 2019.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 70407 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2018 for the amount of $90,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 2 Office portion of the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $90,000.00.
Constable Pct. #3: A. 70442 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2018 in the amount of $110,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for the FY2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Precinct 3 Office's portion of FY2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $110,000.00.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 70312 Constable Pct.4: Requesting approval to process the following invoice as a claim with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor: Burns Motors; Invoice No. CHCS771621; Invoice Date 03/19/2019; Invoice Amount $135.00. B. 70206 Constable Precinct 4 CCP59 (1231): Approval of 2019 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $221,456.54.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 70317 Approval and authorization to increase the change fund for the San Juan and Weslaco Substations in the amount of $200.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. 70279 Discussion, consideration and action on re-appointment of Civil Service Commission member, Jaime Ortiz C. 70352 Requesting permission by the City of Edinburg to use county parking lots north of the courthouse on Friday, May 24, 2019 (6pm-11:30pm) and Saturday, May 25, 2019 (4pm-11:30pm) during their 2nd Annual Music Fest
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 70431 Classification and Compensation Pay Plan: 1. Approval of the following position inventory list changes: Action Current Grade Current Title Proposed Grade Proposed Title Title Change 11 System Support Specialist I 11 System Support Specialist II Title Change 13 System Support Specialist II 13 System Support Specialist III Add - - 09 System Support Specialist I Add - - 09 Athletic Trainer Delete 15 System Support Specialist III - - Delete 15 Program Manager II, System Support - - Delete 09 Coordinator I, Athletic - - 2. Approval to revise the position inventory list. C. 70282 Tax Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Obj. Code Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0030 118 Deputy Clerk II $750.00 $0.00 Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0041 118 Administrative Assistant III $1,500.00 $0.00 Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0162 118 Accountant I $1,500.00 $0.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0011 118 Executive Assistant II $0.00 $1,500.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0180 118 Administrative Assistant III $0.00 $750.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0200 118 Executive Assistant I $0.00 $750.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0209 118 Research Analyst II $0.00 $1,500.00 D. 70349 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP 59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225) : Approval of the following discretionary step adjustment pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step 080-002 0151 Assistant District Attorney IV G19/S01 G19/S05 080-007 0187 080-015 0036 E. 70351 Domestic Relations Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 125-029 0001 Program Manager II, Domestic Relations 15 Create 125-029 0002 Director, Domestic Relations Office 20 F. 70359 TJJD-A Basic DS (1294)/ Juvenile DIR Supervision (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade & Step/ Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/ Allowance Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity 330-010 7103 Probation Officer Non-Classified Non-Classified 330-001 7148 $0.00 $540.00 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. G. 70409 WIC - Summer Food Program Grant (1292): Approval to create six (6) Temporary Part-Time positions for 10 weeks beginning 06/10/2019 and ending 08/16/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 350-020 T001 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T002 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T003 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T004 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T005 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T006 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified H. 70417 Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step Delete 124-001 0003 Truck Driver III G08/S01 Delete 124-001 0010 Sanitation Attendant I G03/S03 Delete 124-001 0014 Supervisor III G13/S01 Delete 124-001 0016 Maintenance I G03/S03 Create 124-001 0026 Accounts Payable Specialist III G10/S08 Create 124-001 0027 Coordinator I G09/S01 Create 124-001 0028 Crew Leader I G07/S01 Create 124-001 0029 Crew Leader I G07/S01 Create 124-001 0030 Inventory Specialist II G06/S01 2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 157716 from Accounts Payable Specialist III, Grade 10 Step 08 (124-007-0004) to Accounts Payable Specialist III, Grade 10 Step 08 (124-001-0026) pursuant to Section 3.49 G of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019. I. 70452 Pct. 2 Parks (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Requested Position Title Grade Title Change 122-008 0046 Coordinator I, Athletic Athletic Trainer 09 J. 70454 Health Benefits ADM (2201): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 115-009 0016 Athletic Trainer 09 Create 115-009 0017 Athletic Trainer 09 K. 70467 Indigent Defense (1100): Approval of the following discretionary step adjusment pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Grade/ Step 070-001 0006 Eligibility Specialist G06/01 G06/S02
Emergency Management: A. 70451 Discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management to appoint Jesus Diaz as a volunteer under the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management for the period of May 21, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
Urban County: A. 70447 1. Requesting acceptance and action to correct the base bid submitted by RGV Asphalt, LLC total from $267,000.00 to $265,652.43, due to contractor’s mathematical error. 2. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with RGV Asphalt, LLC, in the amount of $265,652.43. Sullivan City UCP Funds from Fiscal Years 28 & 30 (2015 & 2017) Flood Drainage Improvements line item will be utilized. B. 70316 The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a Budget & Program Amendment for the City of La Joya. The proposed amendment is for the Fiscal Year 31 (2018) Work Plan. C. 70393 The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a Budget & Program Amendment for the City of Hidalgo. The proposed amendment is for the Fiscal Year 31 (2018) Work Plan. D. 70396 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel # 5 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923). E. 70395 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel # 4 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923).
Health & Human Services Department: A. 70394 1. Requesting approval to accept the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program contract from the Texas Health & Human Services Commission. The Contract is effective on the signature date of the latter of the Parties to sign and terminates on August 31, 2024. The purpose of this partnership is to assist HHSC in providing effective and timely access to care for Medicaid-eligible clients and their families, more appropriate utilization of Medicaid-covered services and to promote activities that reduce the risk of poor health outcomes for the state's most vulnerable populations. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the MAC contract, Contract Affirmations, Texas HHS System Security & Privacy Inquiry Statement, Federal Assurances for Non-Construction Programs and the Certification Regarding Lobbying. 3. Requesting approval of Chief Administrative Office - Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to sign the MAC Quarterly Invoices after review by County Auditor. B. 70372 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $162,841.40. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $162,841.40. C. 70378 1. Requesting approval to accept the Regional Local Service System / Local Public Health Services grant contract no. HHS000485600009 in the amount of $204,806.00 for the period of 09/01/2019 to 08/31/2021. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the RLSS/LPHS contract, Contract Affirmations, Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification, Certification Regarding Lobbying and the Assurances of Non-Construction Programs Statement. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $204,806.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $102,403.00 for the FY 20 budget period and $102,403.00 for the FY 21 budget period. D. 70382 1. Requesting approval to accept the Preventive Health & Health Services contract 537-17-0287-00001 Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of 10/01/2019 to 08/31/2021. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the PHHS grant contract Amendment, Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act Certification, Assurance of Non-Construction Programs Statement and the Certification Regarding Lobbying. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $250,000.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $125,000.00 for the FY 20 budget period and $125,000.00 for the FY 21 budget period. E. 70310 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $132,318.85. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $132,318.85. F. 70327 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract No. 537-18-0176-00001 Amendment No. 03. This Amendment will add $654,166.00 for the Contract period beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 and requires $65,417.00 in local matching funds. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the PHEP grant contract Amendment and the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $654,166.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $574,166.00 in grant funds and $57,417.00 in local match funds. 5. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation for the All-Hazards Conference of $80,000.00 in grant funds and $8,000.00 in local match funds. G. 70331 1. Requesting approval to accept the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control State grant contract No. HHS000486400001 in the amount of $605,561.00 for the period of 09/01/2019 to 08/31/2020. This grant program requires $121,112.00 in local matching funds. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the TB State contract and the Texas HHS System Security & Privacy Inquiry Statement. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $605,561.00 in grant funds and $24,000.00 in program income funds. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $605,561.00 in grant funds, $121,112.00 in local matching funds and $24,000.00 in program income funds. H. 70299 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with an IGT transfer date of and settlement date of 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. 3. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. I. 70402 Requesting approval to accept donation in the amount of $220.00 from Park Cities Baptist Church.
IT Department: A. 70291 COMMISSIONER PCT. 4 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service plans with devices through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: Equipment: 10 Security Cameras w/ data service Office Use Mobile Broadband Unl. + DTL 25GB @ $37.99/ea per month ArloGo Camera @ 349.99/ea B. 70418 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service and change the existing service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Description: Employee Name / ID: Current Service Plan: New Service Plan: MDN: New Service Plan Office Use Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month N/A N/A Change Service Plan Gilbert Pecina / 159131 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-358-8579 Change Service Plan Office Use Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-358-8660 Change Service Plan Arturo Hernandez / 180181 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-515-6860 Change Service Plan Humberto Garza / 100315 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-648-7006 Change Service Plan Jose Tovar / 140619 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-648-7780 Change Service Plan Guillermo Rodriguez / 204170 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5774 Change Service Plan Julio Ruiz / 208337 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5773 Change Service Plan Felicia Arredondo / 215651 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5772 Change Service Plan Gilberto Mata / 220299 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5771 Change Service Plan Daniel Sanchez / 226939 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-566-8544
Elections Administration: A. 70443 Discussion on Election Updates. B. 70457 Discussion, consideration and approval to payout overtime hours to be worked in preparation of the July 16, 2019, City of Weslaco Special Election beginning June 1, 2019 through August 23, 2019 including any subsequent Runoff Election. C. 70445 Approval of the 2019 May Uniform Election Service Contract between Hidalgo County and the Edinburg Consolidated School District. D. 70306 Requesting approval of reimbursement to Cindy Lopez in the amount of $38.76 for fuel expense incurred while on County business, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 70482 TxDOT Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson-I Rd) Prj (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct 2 ICA Eldora (Jackson- I Rd) Rd Project (fund 1200) to TxDOT Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson- I Rd) Prj (fund 1315) in the amount of $240,000.00 to fund project expenditures. B. 70468 Pct 2 Eldora Road Prj (Jackson Rd to I Rd)(TxDot): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Eldora Road Project from Jackson Road to I Road CSJ: 0921-02-403 with authority for the County Judge to docusign required documentation. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $239,316.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for environmental, right of way acquisition, engineering, and utilities for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Eldora Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-403). C. 70311 Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Prj (Bus 83 to Nolana Loop)(TxDot): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop CSJ: 0921-02-405 with authority for the County Judge to sign required documentation. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $140,122.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for environmental, ROW, engineering, and utilities associated with the Hidalgo County (Pct 2)Cesar Chavez Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-405).
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. 70269 Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 4 associated with the Veterans Blvd. form Abram Road to La Homa Road (ROW CSJ #0865-01-111) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. 70496 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of McAllen, HC Drainage District #1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Russell Road (Mile 17 1/2) and 23rd St (Depot Road) drainage improvements with legal's review and approval as to form. 2. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 791.014, approval of proposed project whereby HCDD1, City of McAllen and County desire to jointly undertake drainage/road improvement project to a portion of Russell Rd. (Mile 17 1/2) and 23rd Street (Depot Rd) B. 70493 Requesting authorization to install a 4-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection of Ponciana Drive and Snowdrop Drive located within the Woodland Heights Subdivision. C. 70408 Approval to appoint new board member(s) to the Hidalgo County Emergency Service District No. 3, pursuant to the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 775.034. D. 70281 Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $150.00 for a shortage of ($100 on July 23, 2018) and for unaccounted fees for permit #s 60385 & 62502.
Budget & Management: A. 70524 Presentation of the Hidalgo County Employee Health Fair to be held on June 19, 2019 at the Pharr Event Center. B. 70517 Presentation by Arise of a Streetlight Program Public Service Announcement C. 70375 1. Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery Hidalgo County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing annual ad valorem tax within the limits prescribed by law and a limited pledge (never to exceed $1000) from the surplus net revenues from the operation of the County’s parks as authorized pursuant to chapter 320, local government code; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the certificates; and making other provisions regarding such certificates and matters incident thereto. 2. Consider and approve an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B; pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. D. 70376 Approval of cost of issuance budget for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A and Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B. E. 70406 Texas VINE Grant (1283): Approval to submit the FY 19 Texas Vine Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,136.69 (3rd quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. F. 70420 TXDOT-Pct 1 Mile 6W (US83-SH107)(1315): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for the Mile 6W Road Project from Mile 9 to Mile 11 CSJ:0921-02-420 and approval of Resolution authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $8,160.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for construction associated with the Mile 6W Road Project (CSJ: 0921-02-420), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. G. 70497 1. Approval of a Resolution between Hidalgo County and TXDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) for participation in the Scofflaw Program. 2. Approval to renew Interlocal Agreement with TXDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) for flagging of Texas Motor Vehicle Registration Records for the purposes of continuing with the Scofflaw Program and maintaining the required non-interest bearing escrow account. H. Budget Appropriations: 1. 70487 Pct. 1 Rd Maintenance (1200): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds into Pct. 1 Rd. Maint. in the total amount of $119,803.63 2. 70475 Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson Rd-I Rd) Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from the R&B unassigned fund balance for Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson-I Rd) Road Project in the amount of $588,840.13 to fund project expenditures.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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. Hidalgo County 1. 70478 Approval of evaluation committee recommended by Hidalgo County Information Technology Director, Daniel Salinas,(as recommended on Exhibit "A") for evaluation of "Public Safety Software, Hardware, Services, & Maintenance/Update for State Mandated NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) Compliance". 2. 70220 Presentation for acceptance and approval of of the "Expansion of the Professional Services Pool" (as listed on the Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for ranking on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and/or applicable Programs requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the County's Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services: A. "Expansion of Architectural Services" (RFQ No. 2019-010A-04-17-RFV) net gain 8 new firms, total 19 Firms; B. "Expansion of Engineering Services" (RFQ No. 2019-011A-04-17-MEG) net gain 4 new firms, total 40 Firms; C. "Expansion of Construction Management Services" (RFQ 2019-013A-04-17-HGO) net gain 2 new firms, total 23 Firms; D. "Expansion of Surveyor Services" (RFQ 2019-015A-04-17-TDL) net gain 1 new firm, total 13 Firms. 3. 70373 Pursuant to procurement packet, action for appointment/designation by Commissioner's Court of an evaluating committee to score, grade and review responses received for the Hidalgo County "Financial Advisory Services"- RFP 2019-056-05-15-YZV: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4. 70319 A. Requesting the authority to advertise project and approval of the procurement packet as drafted and developed and attached hereto for Hidalgo County including Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 (if approved by DD#1 - Board of Directors) in accordance with current inter-local agreement as attached hereto for project titled - RFQ 2019-109-06-12-YZV for "Arbitrage Calculation Services" with authority to re-advertise if/when applicable or necessary. B. Pursuant to procurement packet, action to appoint/designate the evaluation committee to score, grade and review responses for the Hidalgo County "Arbitrage Calculation Services" RFQ 2019-109-06-12-YZV COMMISSIONERS COURT SELECTION -EVALUATION COMMITTEE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 69889 Recommendation by Investment/Negotiation Committee for acceptance of final negotiated rates, fees, terms, and conditions for award and/or approval of the final Hidalgo County Depository Bank, and if applicable, Trust Services and other Related Services Agreements with Lone Star National Bank, with the effective date upon expiration of current agreement and expiring on Commissioners Court May term of 2023 with statutory option for re-negotiations in 2021. 6. 70276 Presentation of the sole bid received for the purpose of award to the responsible vendor submitting the best bid, CSS Technology, Inc., dba, Roadbond Service Company and approval of contract document for project titled: "EN-1 Road Stabilizer Material". B. County Judge's Office 1. 70492 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the first (1st) one (1) year extension allowed in contract #C-16-247-01-24 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Tetra Tech Inc. for “Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services” effective June 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020. C. Sheriff's Office: 1. 70491 Approval to award and acceptance of the negotiated agreement (C-18-180-05-21) between Hidalgo County and Catholic Diocese of Brownsville for "Physical & Mental Health & Wellness Program" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 2. 70498 Presentation of the sole sealed quote received for the purpose of award and approval of the contract (C-19-085-05-21) to Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. (meeting all specifications and/or requirements) but in no event to exceed the statutory bid threshold of $50,000 for DNA Testing Lab Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office. D. Pct. 1 1. 70476 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Delta Lake Irrigation District. The District and County desire to enter into this mutual Agreement for the public purpose of permitting the County to use the Leased Premises (as hereinafter defined) owned by the District for purposes of a public park .; B. In accordance with Section 791.003(4) of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. E. Pct. 2 1. 70516 Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $83,280.00) as submitted by Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-19-066-02-26 to provide professional engineering services for the Pct 2 Minnesota Rd (Raul Longoria to 265' W of Cesar Chavez Rd)Project. 2. 70502 Approval of Work Authorization No. 4(with an estimated cost of $5,426.00) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-18-221-08-28 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Owassa Rd-Sioux Rd) Road Project. F. Pct. 3 1. 70294 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services; B. Presentation of Scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional appraisal services for a project specific - Peñitas Landfill for Precinct 3. Southmost Appraisals Leonel Garza & Associates Appraisal Haus Evaluator 90 93 98 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department [excluding dept. director] to negotiate a professional appraisal services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional appraisal services for the "Peñitas Landfill" for Precinct #3. 2. 70392 Approval to reject bids received for project titled -"Solid Waste Disposal Services" through project no. 2019-021-02-20-TDL as per the desire of Pct. #3 at this time. 3. 70532 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under Public Purpose" pursuant to the Tex.Const. Art.3, Sec.52 for, but not limited to, the following events: Non-Profit Food Distribution Food Bank Emergency Management's Dare to Prepare Event Groundbreaking at Pueblo de Palmas for renovations G. Pct. 4 1. 70507 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Architect Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Architect Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Architect Services". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: ROFA ARCHITECTS 96.5 FULCRUM 87.5 PBK 91.5 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Architect Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Architect Services". 2. 70513 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Construction Management Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Construction Management Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". FIRM NAME SCORE: RANK: BROADDUS 97 HILL INTERNATIONAL 92.5 M2 ENGINEERS 83 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". 3. 70514 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Construction Management Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Construction Management Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". FIRM NAME SCORE: RANK: SDI Group 95.5 CSJ Group 82 Stada 90 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". 4. 70506 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Architect Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Architect Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Architect Services". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: ERO ARCHITECTS 97.5 ALVARADO ARCHITECTS 91 GIGNAC ARCHITECTS & ASSOC 95.5 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Architect Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Architect Services". 5. 70508 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services FIRM NAME: SCORE RANK: Millennium Engineering Group 97.5 Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC 82 Terracon 89.5 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services 6. 70525 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Raba Kistner, Inc. 95 Earth Co., LLC 87.5 Fulcrum Consulting 86 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services 7. 70458 TXDOT PCT 4 (1315): Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 5 for (additional work items) with details as identified in CO#5 (attached herein) in connection to agreement # C-17-218-01-16 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. for "10th Street Extension Project" including authority for County Judge to sign the required document(s). H. Budget & Management: 1. 70466 Requesting approval to enter into 32 lease agreements for a term of 60 months each with awarded vendor, Enterprise Fleet Management, through HC's membership with TIPS, contract# 2072816, REQ# 00394240, for an estimated total of $120,767.01 for the remaining seven (7) months of FY19, subject to legal approval. I. Tax Office: 1. 70290 A. Requesting approval to buyout the following leased copier equipment that was damaged during the June 2018 Flood Event for a total of $ 8,232.25 through REQ# 00393365. Department Agreement Schedule Number Original PO# AI Approval Date AI Number Original Model Number Original Serial Number Buyout Amount 1 Tax Office - Weslaco Tax 429301-3649258 765577 07/25/2017 60569 MP5055SP C337R500195 $5,303.01 2 Tax Office - Weslaco Auto 429301-3649266 765578 07/25/2017 60569 MP2555SP C297R120429 $2,929.24 B. Requesting approval for Lucy Flores, Tax Office Supervisor to sign the Equipment Exchange Amendment at the time of delivery.
Open Forum
29. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 70461 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project A-19. D. 70410 Claim of Angelica M. Beltran E. 70313 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al F. 70422 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00152; Jaime Hernandez Patino, Jr. v City of La Joya and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department G. 70361 Cause No. C-5342-17-C; City of Donna v County of Hidalgo, et al H. 70527 Claim of Spectrum Enterprises 30. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
31. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 70460 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project A-19. D. 70411 Claim of Angelica M. Beltran E. 70314 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al F. 70423 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00152; Jaime Hernandez Patino, Jr. v City of La Joya and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department G. 70362 Cause No. C-5342-17-C; City of Donna v County of Hidalgo, et al H. 70528 Claim of Spectrum Enterprises 34. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 70469 Update and discussion as it relates to Hidalgo County Irrigation District No.1 Penitas Pump Station & Levee Rehabilitation Project. B. 70404 Approval to enter into Contract Training Agreement with South Texas College, an institution of higher education authorized by the laws and Constitution of the State of Texas, and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. The training subject matter is on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and HB 300. C. 70456 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo as it relates to Russell Road (Mile 17 1/2) and 23rd st (Depot Road) drainage improvements, subject to final legal review. D. 70500 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Weslaco as it relates to the Austin and Merida Street drainage improvements, subject to final legal review. E. 70429 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Santa Cruz Irrigation District No. 15 as it relates to maintenance of the Edinburg Lake Drain Extension (ELD - EXT 1 Drain). F. 70390 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service; 2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with George J. Salazar II, dba Appraisal Haus, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. G. 70380 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service; 2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. H. 70386 1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service; 2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Professional Appraisal Services, Inc., from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. I. 70530 Recommendation by Investment/Negotiation Committee for acceptance of final negotiated rates, fees, terms, and conditions for award and/or approval of the final Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Depository Bank, and if applicable, Trust Services and other Related Services Agreements with Lone Star National Bank, with the effective date upon expiration of current agreement and expiring in May 2023 with statutory option for re-negotiations in 2021, subject to final legal review and compliance to HB1295. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 70387 1. Presentation and discussion of Hidalgo County Drainage District's Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $83.7 million and discussion of outstanding debt. 2. Request approval to authorize Financial Advisor, Estrada Hinojosa & Company to proceed with the preparation of financial plan for the sale of bonds needed for the first phase of the 2018 bond program. B. 70484 1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37 "3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK Cruz-Hogan Consulting, Inc. 91.00 Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC 92.67 R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation 91.67 3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37 "3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37". C. 70488 1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. 2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6 "4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK CSJ Goup 89.00 M2 Engineering, PLLC 88.00 Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC 88.33 3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for - 2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6 "4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6". D. 70428 1.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-B''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69685 (04/02/19); 2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $273,761.39, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-039-05-21 - WA-1). E. 70432 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-A''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69686 (04/02/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $246,327.41, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-040-05-21 - WA-1). F. 70437 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-B''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69689 (04/02/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $201,233.40, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-041-05-21 - WA-1). G. 70477 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Landtech, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-A''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69675 (04/02/19); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Landtech, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $162,076.91, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-038-05-21 - WA-1). H. 70479 1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #67936 (12/04/18); 2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,006,274.70, to provide Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-013-05-21 - WA-1). 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 70350 Requesting ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work Order, issued to Venser Contractors, LLC, awarded contractor related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-049-09-25 -."FM 495 Drain Control Structure and Donna North Lateral Control Structure" to allow time for the delivery of manufactured project specified sluice gate. Suspend Order Effective Date: 05-09-19. B. 70391 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $106,731.25 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase 3 Drainage Improvements, Project Engineer: Eric Dietrich, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group PO#634761, Bdgt: 300-J09 Drain C. 70303 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 3 as it relates to Alamo Expressway Drain project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. 8. General Fund: A. 70494 1. Request approval to create three (3) Temporary Maintenance I positions not to exceed 800 working hours and set Hourly rate at $13.2664. 2. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule and Budget Amendment to fund new positions as noted in item A in the amount of $36,200 B. 70483 1. Request approval to create three (3) temporary Student Engineering Assistant positions for the District Engineering Department. Requirements for these slots are that they be University Civil Engineering students and will work for a period of three months - May 28, through August 30, 2019, not to exceed 40 hours per week at the rate of $15.00 per hour. 2. Request approval to exempt these five temporary positions and allow the General Manager and HCDD1 Engineering Team to select the candidates. 3. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned position in the amount of $28,600 for salaries and fringes. C. 70515 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg 1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Administration Building. 2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9-B1061-09 in the amount of $222,228.77 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 HCDD1 Administration Building. Project Engineer: Halff Associates Inc PO#634554 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: 10. Open Session: 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 70533 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.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 70534 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 70518 Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. C. 70520 Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 70503 2019 - FLOOD CTRL WTR EXTRACT 2018 (1100) B. 70521 2019 - Public Affairs (1100) C. 70455 2019 - Public Defenders (1100) D. 70370 2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) E. 70371 2019 - Pct 2 Administration (1200) F. 70433 2019 DBM-HEALTH INS ADM (2201) G. 70440 2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100) H. 70439 2019 - IT Department (1100) I. 70441 2019 - IT Department (1100) J. 70463 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) K. 70425 2019 - Pct.4 UT Health (1100) L. 70412 2019 - Facilities Management (1100) M. 70415 2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) N. 70416 2019 - Veterans Office (1100) O. 70377 2019 - County Judge (1100) P. 70363 2019 - Tax Office (1100) Q. 70526 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293) R. 70504 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293) S. 70489 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293) T. 70399 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) U. 70364 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293) V. 70272 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293) W. 70288 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293) X. 70293 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293) Y. 70300 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293) Z. 70398 2019 - D.A. CJD VUCAP (1281) AA. 70275 2019 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281) BB. 70430 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) CC. 70403 2019 Pct 1 Adm (1200) DD. 70278 2019 - Pct 1 TXDOT (1315) Program 096 EE. 70284 2019 - Tax Office (1100) FF. 70286 2019 - Elections LIT (1100) GG. 70296 2019 - Jail (1100) HH. 70308 2019 – 464th DC (1100) II. 70355 2019 - General Litigation (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 70473 DBM - Health Insurance Administration (2201): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Health Benefits TPA & STP Loss to DBM Health Insurance Administration in the amount of $25,000.00 to create two new Athletic Trainer part-time positions. B. 70444 Human Resources (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Human Resources (dept. 190) to Facilities Management (dept. 220) in the amount of $31.05 to fund expenditures for an office sign. C. 70426 Pct.4 CRC Memorial (1100) Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation Other (Prg 001) to Pct. 4 CRC Memorial (Prg 123) in the amount of $701.43 to fund payment of L&G Invoices. D. 70366 Urban County (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Hidalgo County Urban County in the amount of $12,000.00 to cover financial obligations for the remaining of the year. E. 70414 Pct 1 TXDOT (1315): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-LAND to TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-ROADSin the amount of 2675.00 to fund TAS Review and inspection of Mile 6 W Recon Project. F. 70419 TXDOT-Pct.1 Mile 6W (1315): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer for Mile 6W (US83-SH107) program 039 in the amount of $214,262.50 to fund County's anticipated participation for the construction of phase I. G. 70295 Pct 1 (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Sanitation, prog (001) to Pct. 1 CRC, prog (050) in the amount of $3,500.00 to cover expenditures of paint and supplies, for the interior of the CRC building. H. 70522 Pct 2 Minnesota Rd (Raul Longoria-265' W of C Chvz) Prj (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Minnesota Road (Raul Longoria to 265' W of Cesar Chavez) Project in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund project expenditures. I. 70427 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $10,050.00 to fund operating expenditures. J. 70334 Co Wide Adm (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Parks into Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $10,970.70 to partially reverse an emergency transfer. 5. Planning Department: A. 70405 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) 6. County Treasurer: A. 70474 Approval of the 2019 1st Quarter Hidalgo County Investment Report 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 70292 District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of April 2019 $500, 260.02. B. 70257 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 April 8. Executive Office: A. 70529 Approval of payment for invoices from Wright National Flood Insurance Company for various locations listed below, for flood policies, with approval for County Executive officer to sign all related documents, authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Building: Location: Premium: Endowment Center 107 N Sunflower Rd., San Carlos TX $ 1,455.00 PCT 4 JP PL 1 Bldg 212 N 12 th Ave., Edinburg TX $ 1,192.00 PCT 4 JP PL 2 Bldg 224 N 12 th Ave., Edinburg TX $ 1,059.00 Veterans Pavilion Hall 300 S Inspiration Rd, Mission TX $ 2,215.00 Veterans BBQ Pavilion 300 S Inspiration Rd, Mission TX $ 1,606.00 Veterans Pavilion Storage Bldg. 300 S Inspiration Rd, Mission TX $ 1,235.00 PCT 2 JP Bldg. - Suite D,E,F 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 PCT 2 Admin. Bldg. - Suite G 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 PCT 2 Tax Office - Suite B 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 PCT 2 WIC/Health Bldg - Suite A 300 W Hall Acres, Pharr TX $ 1,603.00 Elections Warehouse 317 N Closner, Edinburg TX $ 3,553.00 Elections Training Bldg. 317 N Closner, Edinburg TX $ 2,301.00 Storage Bldg. (Roberts Chevrolet) 317 N Closner, Edinburg TX $ 2,301.00 PCT 4 Field Operations Bldg. 1124 N. M road, Edinburg TX $ 3,036.00 Health/Planning Bldg. 1304 S 25 th Ave, Edinburg TX $ 1,972.00 PCT 1 Constable Bldg. 1900 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 2,568.00 PCT 1 JP Building 1902 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 2,396.00 PCT 1 Mechanic Shop 1902 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 1,916.00 PCT 1 Administration Bldg. 1902 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco TX $ 2,889.00 Sheriff Substation 3003 E Mile 11 N., Weslaco TX $ 4,181.00 County Clerks Warehouse 317 N Bus hwy 281, Edinburg TX $ 3,553.00 B. 70369 Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract (1100): 1. Approval to undesignate the amount of $100,000 in the year 2019 for expenditures related to the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018. 2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000 to fund expenditures. 9. Tax Refunds: A. 70448 Account Number Payer Amount H0412.00.000.0006.00 Corelogic, Inc $5,146.43 I6060.01.000.0019.00 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $3,399.61 I6060.01.000.0019.00 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $4,185.88 N2950.99.000.0004.04 Doctors Hospital Renaissance $6,930.88 P6200.99.00K.0000.05 Brand Services LLC $3,813.37 S0025.00.000.0001.00 Saenz Medical Center $8,898.28 S0025.00.000.0001.00 Saenz Medical Center $38,212.06 T1400.00.001.0009.00 19th Hole Properties LLC $21,264.66 W0100.00.033.0006.04 Cage I Plaza LLC $3,906.57 W3800.00.229.0000.06 Valladares Roberto & Lucia $2,563.50 W3800.00.229.0000.06 Valladares Roberto & Lucia $2,509.42 B. 70453 Account Number Payer Amount A7000.00.000.0015.01 Pharr Inn & Suites LLC $2,783.98 S6410.00.000.0002.00 Falcon International Bank $5,495.39 C. 70446 Account Number Payer Amount A7000.00.000.0015.01 Pharr Inn & Suites LLC $2,783.98 S6410.00.000.0002.00 Falcon International Bank $5,495.39 10. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 70485 Public Defender's: Requesting approval to pay membership dues to Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for Catarina S. Alvarado, Public Defender II in the amount of $60.00, Requisition # 394535 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 70401 Public Affairs (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers & Advisors (TATOA) for Julia Sullivan in the amount of $150.00, Requisition #393502 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 70168 464TH DC Requesting approval to pay 2019 State Bar of Texas Membership dues and 2019 Hidalgo County Bar Association (HCBA) dues in the total amount of $310.00 (Requisition #393231, #393559) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 11. Headstart: A. 70338 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: April 2019 B. 70339 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Report: April 2019 C. 70337 Approval of Monthly Financial Report: April 2019 D. 70340 Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: April 2019 12. Budget & Management: A. 70348 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, 2019 in the amount of $22,245.03 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 70347 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,095,409.00 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/02/19 to 05/15/19. 05/02-08/19 $ 718,918.27 05/09-15/19 $ 376,490.73 TOTAL $1,095.409.00 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. C. 70304 1. Approval to rescind action taken on AI-70229, CC 05/07/19, for an interfund transfer in the amount of $40,970.70. 2. Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance (fund 1200, program 005) into Pct. 1 Parks (fund 1100, program 013) in the amount of $13,970.70 for the purchase of playground equipment. 13. Health & Human Services Dept.: A. 70400 Discussion, consideration and approval for payment of the Remote Area Medical Invoice #051419 in the amount of $3,775.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Vendor Invoice No. Invoice Date Amount Remote Area Medical 051419 05/14/2019 $3,775.00 14. 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. 70519 Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 6 in connection with contract No. C-16-378-02-21 with Clore Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -Regional Linear Park Project (from Ridge Road to San Antonio Ave) as recommended by project engineer, Robert Macheska, P.E. and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable. B. 70421 Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for Rental of Heavy Equipment with authority to re-advertise in the event no proposals received or recommend rejection of proposals. C. 70389 Public Affairs Requesting the removal of assets from the Inventory List identified in Exhibit A attached herein and determined "as not located" as detailed in the supporting documentation. D. 70305 1. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract No. E-18-088-05-01 for "Hauling Services for Millings" for Pct. No 1 under the same rates, terms and conditions with effective date of June 02, 2019 through July 31, 2019 while procurement process is completed; 2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, etc.) as attached hereto for "Hauling Services for Millings" with authority to readvertise the project if/when requied. E. 70365 Pct. 1 (1315): Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $2,675.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) to Mr. Anthony Covacevich- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Mile 6 West Reconstruction Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c). F. 70413 Pct. 1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #00023196 in the amount of $12,010.00 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility-WA#1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. G. 70383 Requesting authority to purchase a Sliding Door Operator Replacement under GSA Schedule 84- GSA Cooperative Contract #GS-07F-269AA for Hidalgo County Jail including installation, assurance that all mechanical and electrical operations working properly and in sync after turnkey replacement is completed for a total of $21,459.45 through Requisition# 389710 with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. H. 70280 WIC: 1. Requesting authority to exercise the final One (1) year extension term as provided in the current contract agreement (C-13-213-01-14) under the same rates, terms and conditions with P and ARI, LLC effective June 03, 2019 - June 02,2020. 2. Requesting authority to correct Vendor's Name on the third and most current Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-13-213-01-14). Vendor's Name should read " P and ARI, LLC". I. 70459 Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $247,940.43 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. J. 70287 Approval of Application for Payment No. 24 in the amount of $1,862.91 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. K. 70289 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (ie., specifications-requirements, legal notice, etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - "Repair, Removal, Installation and/or Purchase of Mobile Radios Computers & Other Misc. Equipment" RFB 2019-073-06-12-TDL including the re-advertising when/if applicable. L. 70307 275th State District Court: Approval of one (1) 36 Month (Copier) Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh Usa, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-TSO-3041); REQ# Months Model Monthly Payment 389567 36 IMC4500 $194.86 M. 70301 BCAP/PCT.1 Requesting approval of Invoice #7519010-1 in the amount of $3,680.00 as submitted by EarthCo in connection with professional engineering services under Contract C-CAP-18-052-02-27 WA# 1 for Pct. 1 Val Verde North Subdivision. N. 70367 BCAP/PCT.4 Requesting approval of Invoice TC00758 in the amount of $520.00 as submitted by Terracon in connection with professional engineering services under Contract# C-CAP-18-053-04-03 WA# 1 for Pct. 4 Ware Country Subdivision. O. 70315 BCAP/PCT. 4 Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $17,838.22 as submitted by Castle Enterprises, LLC., awarded contractor for Pct. 4 Ware Country Subdivision as certified by project engineer, SAMES, INC. under Contract# C-CAP-18-241-0-10-31. P. 70329 Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract C-18-155-08-14 with "Hauling of All Road Materials" for Precinct 1 including compliance with HB 1295 attached herein. Q. 70353 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #10029 in the amount of $1,652.91 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. R. 70354 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC. Project PO Inv. Number Inv. Date Inv. Amt. WA#1 778432 10030 05/01/19 $ 465.35 WA#2 789711 10031 05/01/19 $5,350.79 S. 70277 TXDOT- Pct. #1 CR229BR-Mile 17½ Drain (1315): Requesting approval of payment of Invoice for CSJ#0921-02-290 in the amount not to exceed $24,460.32 submitted by TXDOT for remaining County share of expenses relating to the Pct 1 –CR229BR-Mile 17½ Drain Project. T. 70302 Constable Precinct 4: Requesting approval for the destruction (through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office) of salvaged departmental uniforms, gear and/or equipment in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items since the majority of the items contain department logo. Items have been considered obsolete/worn and/or have failed to operate. U. 70249 County Wide (Law Enforcement): Requesting authority to exercise the final one year term as provided in the current contract agreement (C-16-106-07-06) under the same rates, terms and conditions with Galls, LLC effective May 25, 2019 - May 24, 2020. V. 70093 1. Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to professional service contract C-18-159-07-31 between Hidalgo County and "South Texas Land Investigations" to correct/clarify contract Article 3 - Term Provision as stated in the Request for Proposals packet Exhibit A [Term of Contract] as initial one (1) year with the County's option to renew an additional one (1) year term for "Title Report Services". 2. Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract C-18-159-07-31 with "South Texas Land Investigations" for Title Report Services. W. 70424 Approval of the addition/deletion of the fuel cards users including, but not limited to the following: 1. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4 - add fuel card driver 2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - add/delete fuel card drivers
County Judge's Office: A. 70250 Resolution in Honor of Excellence in the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office B. 70470 Proclamation declaring May as Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. 70501 Resolution in honor of Victoria Trevino. B. 70465 Resolution in honor of the 11 Weslaco High School students selected as state delegates.
B. 70517 Presentation by Arise of a Streetlight Program Public Service Announcement
C. 70471 Proclamation declaring the month of May as Older Americans Month.
E. 70351 Domestic Relations Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 125-029 0001 Program Manager II, Domestic Relations 15 Create 125-029 0002 Director, Domestic Relations Office 20
Head Start Program: A. 70336 Discussion/Approval of a “Member Certification” to Establish a General Interlocal Membership Agreement between Region One Service Center (ESC) South Texas Cooperative and the County of Hidalgo
D. 70450 Approval to submit the 2020 Census New Construction Program Registration Form on behalf of the County of Hidalgo.
C. 70375 1. Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery Hidalgo County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing annual ad valorem tax within the limits prescribed by law and a limited pledge (never to exceed $1000) from the surplus net revenues from the operation of the County’s parks as authorized pursuant to chapter 320, local government code; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the certificates; and making other provisions regarding such certificates and matters incident thereto. 2. Consider and approve an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B; pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. D. 70376 Approval of cost of issuance budget for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A and Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B.
B. 70357 Approval of a Community Representative to be Appointed by Ellie Torres, Commissioner Precinct 4, to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council for the remainder of 2018-2019o
District Attorney's Office: A. 70285 DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281): Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 70495 HIDTA (1291): 1. Authorization to submit the reprogram request to move FY17 grant funds from Fringes to Overtime/Fringes in order to expend grant funds. 2. Authorization of transfer. 3. Authorization to accept Approved Reprogram #6.
Sheriff's Office: A. 70480 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2018 for the amount of $1,665,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Sheriff's Office portion of the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $1,665,000.00. B. 70499 Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden (1284): Authorization and approval to request an extension in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2017. New termination date: June 30, 2019. C. 70360 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Colby Camarillo, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 2019 to December 2019.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 70407 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2018 for the amount of $90,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 2 Office portion of the FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $90,000.00.
Constable Pct. #3: A. 70442 1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2018 in the amount of $110,000.00. 2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents. 3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under grant terms and conditions. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for the FY2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Precinct 3 Office's portion of FY2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $110,000.00.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 70312 Constable Pct.4: Requesting approval to process the following invoice as a claim with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor: Burns Motors; Invoice No. CHCS771621; Invoice Date 03/19/2019; Invoice Amount $135.00. B. 70206 Constable Precinct 4 CCP59 (1231): Approval of 2019 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $221,456.54.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 70317 Approval and authorization to increase the change fund for the San Juan and Weslaco Substations in the amount of $200.
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. 70279 Discussion, consideration and action on re-appointment of Civil Service Commission member, Jaime Ortiz C. 70352 Requesting permission by the City of Edinburg to use county parking lots north of the courthouse on Friday, May 24, 2019 (6pm-11:30pm) and Saturday, May 25, 2019 (4pm-11:30pm) during their 2nd Annual Music Fest
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 70431 Classification and Compensation Pay Plan: 1. Approval of the following position inventory list changes: Action Current Grade Current Title Proposed Grade Proposed Title Title Change 11 System Support Specialist I 11 System Support Specialist II Title Change 13 System Support Specialist II 13 System Support Specialist III Add - - 09 System Support Specialist I Add - - 09 Athletic Trainer Delete 15 System Support Specialist III - - Delete 15 Program Manager II, System Support - - Delete 09 Coordinator I, Athletic - - 2. Approval to revise the position inventory list. C. 70282 Tax Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Obj. Code Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0030 118 Deputy Clerk II $750.00 $0.00 Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0041 118 Administrative Assistant III $1,500.00 $0.00 Delete Auto Allowance 140-001 0162 118 Accountant I $1,500.00 $0.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0011 118 Executive Assistant II $0.00 $1,500.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0180 118 Administrative Assistant III $0.00 $750.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0200 118 Executive Assistant I $0.00 $750.00 Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0209 118 Research Analyst II $0.00 $1,500.00 D. 70349 Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP 59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225) : Approval of the following discretionary step adjustment pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step 080-002 0151 Assistant District Attorney IV G19/S01 G19/S05 080-007 0187 080-015 0036 E. 70351 Domestic Relations Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 125-029 0001 Program Manager II, Domestic Relations 15 Create 125-029 0002 Director, Domestic Relations Office 20 F. 70359 TJJD-A Basic DS (1294)/ Juvenile DIR Supervision (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade & Step/ Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/ Allowance Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity 330-010 7103 Probation Officer Non-Classified Non-Classified 330-001 7148 $0.00 $540.00 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. G. 70409 WIC - Summer Food Program Grant (1292): Approval to create six (6) Temporary Part-Time positions for 10 weeks beginning 06/10/2019 and ending 08/16/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 350-020 T001 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T002 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T003 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T004 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T005 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified Create 350-020 T006 Referral Resource Specialist I Non-Classified H. 70417 Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step Delete 124-001 0003 Truck Driver III G08/S01 Delete 124-001 0010 Sanitation Attendant I G03/S03 Delete 124-001 0014 Supervisor III G13/S01 Delete 124-001 0016 Maintenance I G03/S03 Create 124-001 0026 Accounts Payable Specialist III G10/S08 Create 124-001 0027 Coordinator I G09/S01 Create 124-001 0028 Crew Leader I G07/S01 Create 124-001 0029 Crew Leader I G07/S01 Create 124-001 0030 Inventory Specialist II G06/S01 2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 157716 from Accounts Payable Specialist III, Grade 10 Step 08 (124-007-0004) to Accounts Payable Specialist III, Grade 10 Step 08 (124-001-0026) pursuant to Section 3.49 G of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019. I. 70452 Pct. 2 Parks (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Requested Position Title Grade Title Change 122-008 0046 Coordinator I, Athletic Athletic Trainer 09 J. 70454 Health Benefits ADM (2201): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 115-009 0016 Athletic Trainer 09 Create 115-009 0017 Athletic Trainer 09 K. 70467 Indigent Defense (1100): Approval of the following discretionary step adjusment pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 05/27/2019: Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Grade/ Step 070-001 0006 Eligibility Specialist G06/01 G06/S02
Emergency Management: A. 70451 Discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management to appoint Jesus Diaz as a volunteer under the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management for the period of May 21, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
Urban County: A. 70447 1. Requesting acceptance and action to correct the base bid submitted by RGV Asphalt, LLC total from $267,000.00 to $265,652.43, due to contractor’s mathematical error. 2. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with RGV Asphalt, LLC, in the amount of $265,652.43. Sullivan City UCP Funds from Fiscal Years 28 & 30 (2015 & 2017) Flood Drainage Improvements line item will be utilized. B. 70316 The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a Budget & Program Amendment for the City of La Joya. The proposed amendment is for the Fiscal Year 31 (2018) Work Plan. C. 70393 The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a Budget & Program Amendment for the City of Hidalgo. The proposed amendment is for the Fiscal Year 31 (2018) Work Plan. D. 70396 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel # 5 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923). E. 70395 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel # 4 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923).
Health & Human Services Department: A. 70394 1. Requesting approval to accept the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program contract from the Texas Health & Human Services Commission. The Contract is effective on the signature date of the latter of the Parties to sign and terminates on August 31, 2024. The purpose of this partnership is to assist HHSC in providing effective and timely access to care for Medicaid-eligible clients and their families, more appropriate utilization of Medicaid-covered services and to promote activities that reduce the risk of poor health outcomes for the state's most vulnerable populations. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the MAC contract, Contract Affirmations, Texas HHS System Security & Privacy Inquiry Statement, Federal Assurances for Non-Construction Programs and the Certification Regarding Lobbying. 3. Requesting approval of Chief Administrative Office - Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to sign the MAC Quarterly Invoices after review by County Auditor. B. 70372 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $162,841.40. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $162,841.40. C. 70378 1. Requesting approval to accept the Regional Local Service System / Local Public Health Services grant contract no. HHS000485600009 in the amount of $204,806.00 for the period of 09/01/2019 to 08/31/2021. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the RLSS/LPHS contract, Contract Affirmations, Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification, Certification Regarding Lobbying and the Assurances of Non-Construction Programs Statement. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $204,806.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $102,403.00 for the FY 20 budget period and $102,403.00 for the FY 21 budget period. D. 70382 1. Requesting approval to accept the Preventive Health & Health Services contract 537-17-0287-00001 Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period of 10/01/2019 to 08/31/2021. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the PHHS grant contract Amendment, Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act Certification, Assurance of Non-Construction Programs Statement and the Certification Regarding Lobbying. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $250,000.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $125,000.00 for the FY 20 budget period and $125,000.00 for the FY 21 budget period. E. 70310 1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $132,318.85. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program. 2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $132,318.85. F. 70327 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract No. 537-18-0176-00001 Amendment No. 03. This Amendment will add $654,166.00 for the Contract period beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 and requires $65,417.00 in local matching funds. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the PHEP grant contract Amendment and the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $654,166.00. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $574,166.00 in grant funds and $57,417.00 in local match funds. 5. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation for the All-Hazards Conference of $80,000.00 in grant funds and $8,000.00 in local match funds. G. 70331 1. Requesting approval to accept the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control State grant contract No. HHS000486400001 in the amount of $605,561.00 for the period of 09/01/2019 to 08/31/2020. This grant program requires $121,112.00 in local matching funds. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the TB State contract and the Texas HHS System Security & Privacy Inquiry Statement. 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $605,561.00 in grant funds and $24,000.00 in program income funds. 4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $605,561.00 in grant funds, $121,112.00 in local matching funds and $24,000.00 in program income funds. H. 70299 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with an IGT transfer date of and settlement date of 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. 3. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. I. 70402 Requesting approval to accept donation in the amount of $220.00 from Park Cities Baptist Church.
IT Department: A. 70291 COMMISSIONER PCT. 4 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service plans with devices through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Qty: Description: User: Service Plan: Equipment: 10 Security Cameras w/ data service Office Use Mobile Broadband Unl. + DTL 25GB @ $37.99/ea per month ArloGo Camera @ 349.99/ea B. 70418 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service and change the existing service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following: Description: Employee Name / ID: Current Service Plan: New Service Plan: MDN: New Service Plan Office Use Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month N/A N/A Change Service Plan Gilbert Pecina / 159131 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-358-8579 Change Service Plan Office Use Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-358-8660 Change Service Plan Arturo Hernandez / 180181 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-515-6860 Change Service Plan Humberto Garza / 100315 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-648-7006 Change Service Plan Jose Tovar / 140619 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-648-7780 Change Service Plan Guillermo Rodriguez / 204170 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5774 Change Service Plan Julio Ruiz / 208337 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5773 Change Service Plan Felicia Arredondo / 215651 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5772 Change Service Plan Gilberto Mata / 220299 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-609-5771 Change Service Plan Daniel Sanchez / 226939 Nationwide Unl. Mins. Email&Data Unl + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG Unl. @ $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins. + MSG Unl. + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees per month 956-566-8544
Elections Administration: A. 70443 Discussion on Election Updates. B. 70457 Discussion, consideration and approval to payout overtime hours to be worked in preparation of the July 16, 2019, City of Weslaco Special Election beginning June 1, 2019 through August 23, 2019 including any subsequent Runoff Election. C. 70445 Approval of the 2019 May Uniform Election Service Contract between Hidalgo County and the Edinburg Consolidated School District. D. 70306 Requesting approval of reimbursement to Cindy Lopez in the amount of $38.76 for fuel expense incurred while on County business, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 70482 TxDOT Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson-I Rd) Prj (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct 2 ICA Eldora (Jackson- I Rd) Rd Project (fund 1200) to TxDOT Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson- I Rd) Prj (fund 1315) in the amount of $240,000.00 to fund project expenditures. B. 70468 Pct 2 Eldora Road Prj (Jackson Rd to I Rd)(TxDot): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Eldora Road Project from Jackson Road to I Road CSJ: 0921-02-403 with authority for the County Judge to docusign required documentation. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $239,316.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for environmental, right of way acquisition, engineering, and utilities for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Eldora Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-403). C. 70311 Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Prj (Bus 83 to Nolana Loop)(TxDot): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop CSJ: 0921-02-405 with authority for the County Judge to sign required documentation. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $140,122.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for environmental, ROW, engineering, and utilities associated with the Hidalgo County (Pct 2)Cesar Chavez Road Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-405).
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. 70269 Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 4 associated with the Veterans Blvd. form Abram Road to La Homa Road (ROW CSJ #0865-01-111) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. 70496 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of McAllen, HC Drainage District #1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Russell Road (Mile 17 1/2) and 23rd St (Depot Road) drainage improvements with legal's review and approval as to form. 2. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 791.014, approval of proposed project whereby HCDD1, City of McAllen and County desire to jointly undertake drainage/road improvement project to a portion of Russell Rd. (Mile 17 1/2) and 23rd Street (Depot Rd) B. 70493 Requesting authorization to install a 4-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection of Ponciana Drive and Snowdrop Drive located within the Woodland Heights Subdivision. C. 70408 Approval to appoint new board member(s) to the Hidalgo County Emergency Service District No. 3, pursuant to the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 775.034. D. 70281 Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $150.00 for a shortage of ($100 on July 23, 2018) and for unaccounted fees for permit #s 60385 & 62502.
Budget & Management: A. 70524 Presentation of the Hidalgo County Employee Health Fair to be held on June 19, 2019 at the Pharr Event Center. B. 70517 Presentation by Arise of a Streetlight Program Public Service Announcement C. 70375 1. Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery Hidalgo County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing annual ad valorem tax within the limits prescribed by law and a limited pledge (never to exceed $1000) from the surplus net revenues from the operation of the County’s parks as authorized pursuant to chapter 320, local government code; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the certificates; and making other provisions regarding such certificates and matters incident thereto. 2. Consider and approve an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B; pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. D. 70376 Approval of cost of issuance budget for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019A and Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B. E. 70406 Texas VINE Grant (1283): Approval to submit the FY 19 Texas Vine Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,136.69 (3rd quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. F. 70420 TXDOT-Pct 1 Mile 6W (US83-SH107)(1315): 1. Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for the Mile 6W Road Project from Mile 9 to Mile 11 CSJ:0921-02-420 and approval of Resolution authorizing the County Judge to sign the AFA for said project. 2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $8,160.00 for the County's estimated share of direct state costs for construction associated with the Mile 6W Road Project (CSJ: 0921-02-420), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. G. 70497 1. Approval of a Resolution between Hidalgo County and TXDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) for participation in the Scofflaw Program. 2. Approval to renew Interlocal Agreement with TXDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) for flagging of Texas Motor Vehicle Registration Records for the purposes of continuing with the Scofflaw Program and maintaining the required non-interest bearing escrow account. H. Budget Appropriations: 1. 70487 Pct. 1 Rd Maintenance (1200): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds into Pct. 1 Rd. Maint. in the total amount of $119,803.63 2. 70475 Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson Rd-I Rd) Rd Prj (1200): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds from the R&B unassigned fund balance for Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson-I Rd) Road Project in the amount of $588,840.13 to fund project expenditures.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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. Hidalgo County 1. 70478 Approval of evaluation committee recommended by Hidalgo County Information Technology Director, Daniel Salinas,(as recommended on Exhibit "A") for evaluation of "Public Safety Software, Hardware, Services, & Maintenance/Update for State Mandated NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) Compliance". 2. 70220 Presentation for acceptance and approval of of the "Expansion of the Professional Services Pool" (as listed on the Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for ranking on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and/or applicable Programs requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the County's Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services: A. "Expansion of Architectural Services" (RFQ No. 2019-010A-04-17-RFV) net gain 8 new firms, total 19 Firms; B. "Expansion of Engineering Services" (RFQ No. 2019-011A-04-17-MEG) net gain 4 new firms, total 40 Firms; C. "Expansion of Construction Management Services" (RFQ 2019-013A-04-17-HGO) net gain 2 new firms, total 23 Firms; D. "Expansion of Surveyor Services" (RFQ 2019-015A-04-17-TDL) net gain 1 new firm, total 13 Firms. 3. 70373 Pursuant to procurement packet, action for appointment/designation by Commissioner's Court of an evaluating committee to score, grade and review responses received for the Hidalgo County "Financial Advisory Services"- RFP 2019-056-05-15-YZV: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4. 70319 A. Requesting the authority to advertise project and approval of the procurement packet as drafted and developed and attached hereto for Hidalgo County including Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 (if approved by DD#1 - Board of Directors) in accordance with current inter-local agreement as attached hereto for project titled - RFQ 2019-109-06-12-YZV for "Arbitrage Calculation Services" with authority to re-advertise if/when applicable or necessary. B. Pursuant to procurement packet, action to appoint/designate the evaluation committee to score, grade and review responses for the Hidalgo County "Arbitrage Calculation Services" RFQ 2019-109-06-12-YZV COMMISSIONERS COURT SELECTION -EVALUATION COMMITTEE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 69889 Recommendation by Investment/Negotiation Committee for acceptance of final negotiated rates, fees, terms, and conditions for award and/or approval of the final Hidalgo County Depository Bank, and if applicable, Trust Services and other Related Services Agreements with Lone Star National Bank, with the effective date upon expiration of current agreement and expiring on Commissioners Court May term of 2023 with statutory option for re-negotiations in 2021. 6. 70276 Presentation of the sole bid received for the purpose of award to the responsible vendor submitting the best bid, CSS Technology, Inc., dba, Roadbond Service Company and approval of contract document for project titled: "EN-1 Road Stabilizer Material". B. County Judge's Office 1. 70492 Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the first (1st) one (1) year extension allowed in contract #C-16-247-01-24 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Tetra Tech Inc. for “Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services” effective June 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020. C. Sheriff's Office: 1. 70491 Approval to award and acceptance of the negotiated agreement (C-18-180-05-21) between Hidalgo County and Catholic Diocese of Brownsville for "Physical & Mental Health & Wellness Program" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 2. 70498 Presentation of the sole sealed quote received for the purpose of award and approval of the contract (C-19-085-05-21) to Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. (meeting all specifications and/or requirements) but in no event to exceed the statutory bid threshold of $50,000 for DNA Testing Lab Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office. D. Pct. 1 1. 70476 A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Delta Lake Irrigation District. The District and County desire to enter into this mutual Agreement for the public purpose of permitting the County to use the Leased Premises (as hereinafter defined) owned by the District for purposes of a public park .; B. In accordance with Section 791.003(4) of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. E. Pct. 2 1. 70516 Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $83,280.00) as submitted by Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-19-066-02-26 to provide professional engineering services for the Pct 2 Minnesota Rd (Raul Longoria to 265' W of Cesar Chavez Rd)Project. 2. 70502 Approval of Work Authorization No. 4(with an estimated cost of $5,426.00) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-18-221-08-28 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Owassa Rd-Sioux Rd) Road Project. F. Pct. 3 1. 70294 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services; B. Presentation of Scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firms graded and evaluated through the County approved "pool" of professional appraisal services for a project specific - Peñitas Landfill for Precinct 3. Southmost Appraisals Leonel Garza & Associates Appraisal Haus Evaluator 90 93 98 Ranking C. Authority for the Purchasing Department [excluding dept. director] to negotiate a professional appraisal services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional appraisal services for the "Peñitas Landfill" for Precinct #3. 2. 70392 Approval to reject bids received for project titled -"Solid Waste Disposal Services" through project no. 2019-021-02-20-TDL as per the desire of Pct. #3 at this time. 3. 70532 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under Public Purpose" pursuant to the Tex.Const. Art.3, Sec.52 for, but not limited to, the following events: Non-Profit Food Distribution Food Bank Emergency Management's Dare to Prepare Event Groundbreaking at Pueblo de Palmas for renovations G. Pct. 4 1. 70507 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Architect Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Architect Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Architect Services". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: ROFA ARCHITECTS 96.5 FULCRUM 87.5 PBK 91.5 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Architect Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Architect Services". 2. 70513 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Construction Management Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Construction Management Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". FIRM NAME SCORE: RANK: BROADDUS 97 HILL INTERNATIONAL 92.5 M2 ENGINEERS 83 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". 3. 70514 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Construction Management Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Construction Management Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". FIRM NAME SCORE: RANK: SDI Group 95.5 CSJ Group 82 Stada 90 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Construction Management Services". 4. 70506 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Architect Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Architect Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Architect Services". FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: ERO ARCHITECTS 97.5 ALVARADO ARCHITECTS 91 GIGNAC ARCHITECTS & ASSOC 95.5 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Office to negotiate a Professional Architect Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Architect Services". 5. 70508 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services FIRM NAME: SCORE RANK: Millennium Engineering Group 97.5 Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC 82 Terracon 89.5 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services 6. 70525 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Tx.LGC, 262.024(a)(4), for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services; B. Presentation of the scoring grid of firms graded through the County's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services for the purpose of ranking by HCCC in connection with "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK: Raba Kistner, Inc. 95 Earth Co., LLC 87.5 Fulcrum Consulting 86 C. Pursuant to HCCC approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________________, for the provision of "On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Construction Material Testing & Geo Technical Services 7. 70458 TXDOT PCT 4 (1315): Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 5 for (additional work items) with details as identified in CO#5 (attached herein) in connection to agreement # C-17-218-01-16 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. for "10th Street Extension Project" including authority for County Judge to sign the required document(s). H. Budget & Management: 1. 70466 Requesting approval to enter into 32 lease agreements for a term of 60 months each with awarded vendor, Enterprise Fleet Management, through HC's membership with TIPS, contract# 2072816, REQ# 00394240, for an estimated total of $120,767.01 for the remaining seven (7) months of FY19, subject to legal approval. I. Tax Office: 1. 70290 A. Requesting approval to buyout the following leased copier equipment that was damaged during the June 2018 Flood Event for a total of $ 8,232.25 through REQ# 00393365. Department Agreement Schedule Number Original PO# AI Approval Date AI Number Original Model Number Original Serial Number Buyout Amount 1 Tax Office - Weslaco Tax 429301-3649258 765577 07/25/2017 60569 MP5055SP C337R500195 $5,303.01 2 Tax Office - Weslaco Auto 429301-3649266 765578 07/25/2017 60569 MP2555SP C297R120429 $2,929.24 B. Requesting approval for Lucy Flores, Tax Office Supervisor to sign the Equipment Exchange Amendment at the time of delivery.
Open Forum
29. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 70461 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project A-19. D. 70410 Claim of Angelica M. Beltran E. 70313 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al F. 70422 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00152; Jaime Hernandez Patino, Jr. v City of La Joya and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department G. 70361 Cause No. C-5342-17-C; City of Donna v County of Hidalgo, et al H. 70527 Claim of Spectrum Enterprises 30. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
31. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 70460 Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project A-19. D. 70411 Claim of Angelica M. Beltran E. 70314 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al F. 70423 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00152; Jaime Hernandez Patino, Jr. v City of La Joya and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department G. 70362 Cause No. C-5342-17-C; City of Donna v County of Hidalgo, et al H. 70528 Claim of Spectrum Enterprises 34. Adjourn