1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -51022 Requesting approval to utilize Hidalgo County Pct. 4 on call Title Report Services through District's Inter-Local Agreement with Hidalgo County as it relates to Phase I of the Raymondville Drain. 7. AI -51030 In accordance with section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the City of Pharr, Texas as it relates to the Pharr McAllen Drain Watershed Improvements Project. 8. AI -51032 Discussion of Bid Specifications/Requirements as to Drainage Construction Projects 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: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -51037 Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -51038 Acceptance of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report - Integ Corporation 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. AI-51056 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. 2015 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-51029 2015 - Environmental Compliance (1100) B. AI-51021 2015 - 430th District Court (1100) C. AI-51027 2015 - County Auditor's Office (1100) D. AI-50998 2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) E. AI-50999 2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) F. AI-51015 2015 - County Clerk (1100) G. AI-50371 2015 - District Clerk (1100) H. AI-50950 2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) I. AI-50970 2015 - 332nd D.C. (1100) J. AI-50972 2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) K. AI-50973 2015 - District Attorney (1100) L. AI-50974 2015 - WIC (1292) M. AI-50975 2015 - D.B.M. / Workers' Comp Division (2202) N. AI-50976 2015 - D.B.M. / Employee Benefits Division (2201) O. AI-50977 2015 - Tax Office / Scofflaw (1100) P. AI-50979 2015 - WIC (1292) Q. AI-50980 2015 - WIC (1292) R. AI-50981 2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) S. AI-50990 2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) T. AI-50991 2015 - Planning Dept. (1100) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-51034 Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (200) to program (194) in the amount of $16,729.00. B. AI-50966 Facilities Management (1100): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Facilities Management in the total amount of $505.00 for General Supplies. 4. Executive Office - Valde Guerra: A. AI-50943 Safety Division: Approval of payment for invoices dated 8/14/2015 in the total amount of $6,861.00 as submitted by Montalvo Insurance Agency for adjustments to the 2015 County Wide Commercial Property Policy #35834670, as listed below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 5. Membership Dues: A. AI-50892 Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in the amount of $175.00 (Requisition #282426) for Leticia Chavez, Compliance Audit Supervisor, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 6. Budget & Management: A. AI-50968 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 August 1-15, 2015 in the amount of $32,295.30 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 7. Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar: A. AI-51025 Add and Delete Fuel Card and Fuel Cards Users: 1. Constable Pct No. 1 - fuel cards 2. County Judge Office - Delete Fuel Card
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-51003 Proclamation declaring September 10, 2015 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in Hidalgo County
Open Forum
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-51017 DA Investigation HB65 (1223) Approval of appropriation of funds to cover overtime pay and fringe benefit expenditures related to hours that will be worked on the "No Refusal Weekend" project by the Health Department nursing staff.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez A. AI-51008 Discussion and consideration and action on the following: In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission rules, requesting approval to payout overtime hours to be worked by the Health and Human Services department Nursing staff who will participate in the collaborative “No Refusal Weekend” project, coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office during Labor Day Holiday Weekend. B. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures C. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra: A. AI-51042 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, City of McAllen, City of Mission, City of Pharr and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley regarding the development of and funding for the University of Texas RGV School of Medicine B. AI-51007 Discussion and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign certification of Tabulation of Utility Adjustments (SUP) for FM 681 ROW CSJ: 0862-01-046 and ROW CSJ: 0669-01-052/0862-01-046 C. AI-51009 Approval of Resolution in support of BiNED Zone (BiNational Economic Development Zone) to create a competitive US–Mexico mega-region to attract investment in advanced (Intelligent) manufacturing in order to create jobs and promote a prosperous region D. AI-50984 Approval to accept settlement money orders from Yadira Montelongo in the amounts of $500.00 & 20 cents to settle an auto accident with County vehicle. (Sheriff's Office)
Auditor's Office - Ray Eufracio: A. AI-50995 Approval to release the County’s audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit, Management Letter for the year ended December 31, 2014 prior to acceptance by the Commissioners Court. B. AI-50992 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office for fiscal year 2015 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-51011 Requesting approval of claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check to the Hidalgo County Clerk for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $24.00 (invoice #0953457). B. AI-51012 Requesting approval of the following four (4) claims/invoices with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $112.00-each deed recorded at $28.00 totaling $112.00: Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 0863512 C. AI-51010 Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $28.00. Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 1115298
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz: A. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-51016 Pct. 1-TXDOT US 83 Illumination (1315):Approval of interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Pct. 1 TXDOT-US 83 Illumination (1315) in the amount of $13,000.00 to fund aid to government agency expenditures. 2. AI-51026 Pct. 4 (1301): Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct# 4 program 158 (1200) to Emergency SRVC-Linn San Manuel (1301) in the amount of $13,317.20
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar: 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 FOWARDED 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. AI-51035 County Court at Law #6: A. Requesting approval of the exception to Travel Policy due car rental overage B. Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Albert Garcia for airplane ticket, car rental and gasoline in the total amount of $1,926.73 incurred in connection with a trip to attend the Advance Evidence Conference in Vail, Colorado from July 19 thru July 25, 2015 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-51023 A. Recommendation by project engineering firm, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC, to award the Base Bid and Alternate 1 to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications] for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 -"Paving & Drainage Improvements: Spanish Palms Subdivision" Project (RFB No. 2015-256-08-12-MSS.) to 2GS, LLC, in the total amount of $259,364.00. B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee (historically Raul Lozano unless otherwise voice by Comm.) to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
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. AI-51019 Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-00256; Oscar Daniel Granados v. Deputy Douglas Brooks, et al D. AI-50982 Claim of AT&T
15. 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. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement 16. A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-51020 Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-00256; Oscar Daniel Granados v. Deputy Douglas Brooks, et al
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations 6. AI -51022 Requesting approval to utilize Hidalgo County Pct. 4 on call Title Report Services through District's Inter-Local Agreement with Hidalgo County as it relates to Phase I of the Raymondville Drain. 7. AI -51030 In accordance with section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the City of Pharr, Texas as it relates to the Pharr McAllen Drain Watershed Improvements Project. 8. AI -51032 Discussion of Bid Specifications/Requirements as to Drainage Construction Projects 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: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -51037 Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation C. AI -51038 Acceptance of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report - Integ Corporation 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. AI-51056 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. 2015 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-51029 2015 - Environmental Compliance (1100) B. AI-51021 2015 - 430th District Court (1100) C. AI-51027 2015 - County Auditor's Office (1100) D. AI-50998 2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) E. AI-50999 2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) F. AI-51015 2015 - County Clerk (1100) G. AI-50371 2015 - District Clerk (1100) H. AI-50950 2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) I. AI-50970 2015 - 332nd D.C. (1100) J. AI-50972 2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) K. AI-50973 2015 - District Attorney (1100) L. AI-50974 2015 - WIC (1292) M. AI-50975 2015 - D.B.M. / Workers' Comp Division (2202) N. AI-50976 2015 - D.B.M. / Employee Benefits Division (2201) O. AI-50977 2015 - Tax Office / Scofflaw (1100) P. AI-50979 2015 - WIC (1292) Q. AI-50980 2015 - WIC (1292) R. AI-50981 2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100) S. AI-50990 2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) T. AI-50991 2015 - Planning Dept. (1100) 3. 2015 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-51034 Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (200) to program (194) in the amount of $16,729.00. B. AI-50966 Facilities Management (1100): Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Facilities Management in the total amount of $505.00 for General Supplies. 4. Executive Office - Valde Guerra: A. AI-50943 Safety Division: Approval of payment for invoices dated 8/14/2015 in the total amount of $6,861.00 as submitted by Montalvo Insurance Agency for adjustments to the 2015 County Wide Commercial Property Policy #35834670, as listed below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 5. Membership Dues: A. AI-50892 Auditors Office (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in the amount of $175.00 (Requisition #282426) for Leticia Chavez, Compliance Audit Supervisor, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 6. Budget & Management: A. AI-50968 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 August 1-15, 2015 in the amount of $32,295.30 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 7. Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar: A. AI-51025 Add and Delete Fuel Card and Fuel Cards Users: 1. Constable Pct No. 1 - fuel cards 2. County Judge Office - Delete Fuel Card
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. AI-51003 Proclamation declaring September 10, 2015 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in Hidalgo County
Open Forum
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-51017 DA Investigation HB65 (1223) Approval of appropriation of funds to cover overtime pay and fringe benefit expenditures related to hours that will be worked on the "No Refusal Weekend" project by the Health Department nursing staff.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez A. AI-51008 Discussion and consideration and action on the following: In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission rules, requesting approval to payout overtime hours to be worked by the Health and Human Services department Nursing staff who will participate in the collaborative “No Refusal Weekend” project, coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office during Labor Day Holiday Weekend. B. Health Care Funding District: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures C. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra: A. AI-51042 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, City of McAllen, City of Mission, City of Pharr and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley regarding the development of and funding for the University of Texas RGV School of Medicine B. AI-51007 Discussion and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign certification of Tabulation of Utility Adjustments (SUP) for FM 681 ROW CSJ: 0862-01-046 and ROW CSJ: 0669-01-052/0862-01-046 C. AI-51009 Approval of Resolution in support of BiNED Zone (BiNational Economic Development Zone) to create a competitive US–Mexico mega-region to attract investment in advanced (Intelligent) manufacturing in order to create jobs and promote a prosperous region D. AI-50984 Approval to accept settlement money orders from Yadira Montelongo in the amounts of $500.00 & 20 cents to settle an auto accident with County vehicle. (Sheriff's Office)
Auditor's Office - Ray Eufracio: A. AI-50995 Approval to release the County’s audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit, Management Letter for the year ended December 31, 2014 prior to acceptance by the Commissioners Court. B. AI-50992 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office for fiscal year 2015 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: A. AI-51011 Requesting approval of claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check to the Hidalgo County Clerk for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $24.00 (invoice #0953457). B. AI-51012 Requesting approval of the following four (4) claims/invoices with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $112.00-each deed recorded at $28.00 totaling $112.00: Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 0863512 C. AI-51010 Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment/check for recording fees after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor in the amount of $28.00. Hidalgo County Clerk Invoice # 1115298
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz: A. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-51016 Pct. 1-TXDOT US 83 Illumination (1315):Approval of interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Pct. 1 TXDOT-US 83 Illumination (1315) in the amount of $13,000.00 to fund aid to government agency expenditures. 2. AI-51026 Pct. 4 (1301): Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Pct# 4 program 158 (1200) to Emergency SRVC-Linn San Manuel (1301) in the amount of $13,317.20
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar: 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 FOWARDED 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. AI-51035 County Court at Law #6: A. Requesting approval of the exception to Travel Policy due car rental overage B. Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Albert Garcia for airplane ticket, car rental and gasoline in the total amount of $1,926.73 incurred in connection with a trip to attend the Advance Evidence Conference in Vail, Colorado from July 19 thru July 25, 2015 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. Pct. 1 1. AI-51023 A. Recommendation by project engineering firm, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC, to award the Base Bid and Alternate 1 to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications] for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 -"Paving & Drainage Improvements: Spanish Palms Subdivision" Project (RFB No. 2015-256-08-12-MSS.) to 2GS, LLC, in the total amount of $259,364.00. B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee (historically Raul Lozano unless otherwise voice by Comm.) to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
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. AI-51019 Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-00256; Oscar Daniel Granados v. Deputy Douglas Brooks, et al D. AI-50982 Claim of AT&T
15. 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. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement 16. A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-51020 Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-00256; Oscar Daniel Granados v. Deputy Douglas Brooks, et al