1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. AI -73741 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 as it relates to the North Alamo Village Stub Drainage Improvements. B. AI -73752 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 as it relates to the Cesar Chavez Drain Phase II project, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. Pending final legal review. C. AI -73755 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to the Cesar Chavez Drain Phase II project, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. Pending final legal review. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. AI -73737 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Pharr Mcallen Drain-Budget 531 1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $50,799.81 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-002-01-09 Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements. Engineer: L&G Consulting Engineers PO#637637 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 8. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum
1. 73804 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. 73805 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73768 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) B. 73761 2019 - Executive Office (1100) C. 73749 2019 - Constable Precinct 5 (1100) D. 73709 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) E. 73728 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) F. 73733 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB State (1293) G. 73722 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) H. 73734 2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) I. 73718 2019 - Elections (1100) 4. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73751 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 5. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 73767 Co Treasurer (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Admin to Co. Treasurer in the total amount of $242.38 6. Planning Department: A. 73781 Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 7. Tax Refunds: A. 73750 Account Number Payer Amount A6585.02.000.0118.00 Weyer Michael A $3,487.89 C6320.82.001.0591.00 Cantera Operating LLC $7,356.82 I0867.82.001.0591.00 Cantera Operating LLC $7,433.82 T0807.02.000.0015.00 Wendland Paul D & Ofelia B $2,631.24 T2200.99.003.0026.01 Liberty Transportation and Construction L $3,984.19 W7320.00.000.0063.00 Garza Rogelio $4,120.10 W7320.00.000.0063.00 Garza Rogelio $4,117.35 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 73763 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2020 Membership Dues totaling $1,000.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor). B. 73742 WIC: Approval to pay 2020 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors (TALWD) for Clarissa Ramirez, WIC Director in the amount of $125.00. Requisition #(406527) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 73719 Requesting approval to pay the 2020 (ASPA) American Society for Public Administration membership dues in the amount of $120.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $140.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the combined amount of $260.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 73721 Requesting approval to pay the 2020 membership dues for (iGO) International Association of Government Officials, an association that was formed by the merger of IACREOT and NACRC, in the amount of $200.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 73717 Requesting approval to pay the 2020 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $50.00 for five (5) individuals, for a grand total of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 10. 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. 73740 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3 Sec. 52, to include but not limited to table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, picture (display) frames as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs and events effective upon approval and through 12-31-20. B. 73739 Requesting approval of payment of invoice # 2 in the amount $14,123.18 submitted by Strada Group Developing Solutions, in connection with the consulting, design, and construction engineering for the "Solar Light Project Monte Alto" for Pct. 1. C. 73778 Requesting acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #3 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for Five (5) Bus Shelters with accessible parking (PO#789747): INVOICE # AMOUNT 10031805 $3,805.60 D. 73566 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to current contract [C-15-427-12-15] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 (Conway) to Taylor" for Precinct No. 3, to revise Exhibit "D" -Contract Rates. E. 73759 Requesting approval and authorization for payment for the following invoices to Safeguard Fire Security, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Date Vendor Name Invoice # Amount 8/20/2018 SAFEGUARD FIRE SECURITY 8743 $142.75 12/26/2018 SAFEGUARD FIRE SECURITY 9028 $142.75 F. 73756 WIC: Requesting approval to pay the past due balance of $25.00 to the City of Alamo as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Invoice was lost in the mail. G. 73729 Requesting approval to enter into a service agreement (on an as needed basis) with Language Line Solutions awarded vendor through the State of Texas [Dept. of Information Resources Contract] DIR-TSO-4151 [expiration 5/10/2022]subject to compliance with Form 1295. H. 73744 Requesting approval of Application Payment No. 2 in the amount of $90,875.27 for services rendered in connection with the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct. 1 Tax Office Project GMP Amendment #1" as submitted by Erickson Construction, LLC. I. 73748 County Auditor is requesting action to remove Asset No. 38202 - (95000 Ser 72x36 Desk Ped Walnut) from the inventory list with supporting documentation attached. J. 73708 Action to accept rebate check from The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUY BOARD) in the amount of $ 71,545.00 [check #00017875] for the period of 2018-2019 of the COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
9. Budget & Management: A. 73712 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,047,512.87 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/05/19 to 12/18/19. 12/05-11/19 $ 544,205.56 12/12-18/19 $ 503,307.31 TOTAL $1,047,512.872. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. 73711 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 December 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $29,537.92 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 73723 Discussion, consideration and action to extend the deadline of tax refund request, provided by Subsection (c) for the following, pursuant to Section 31.11 of Property Tax Code Subsection (c-1): Account Number Payer Amount I4010.01.000.0003.00 Lereta, LLC $4,798.36
District Attorney: A. 73720 1. DA Check Fraud (1222): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-Check Fraud (1222) budget. 2. DA- Investigation HB 65 Ch. 59 (1223): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-CCP 59 (1223) budget. 3. DA Pre-Trial (1225): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-Pretrial (1225) budget. 4. DA-US Justice (1256): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-US Justice (1256) budget.
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
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 73773 Approval of the following personnel actions, as per Exhibit A, effective 01/01/2020. C. 73715 Classification and Compensation Plan: 1. Approval of the following changes to the classified position inventory list changes effective upon Commissioner's Court approval: Action Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade Add - - Coordinator III, Wellness Program 13 Title Change Coordinator I, Wellness Program 11 Coordinator II, Wellness Program 11 Add - - Economic Development Director 19 Add - - Records Management Specialist 07 Add - - Public Information Specialist III 14 Re-grade First Assistant Public Defender 17 First Assistant Public Defender 19 Re-grade Assistant Director, Purchasing Department 18 Assistant Director, Purchasing Department 19 Re-grade Assistant Director, Human Resources 18 Assistant Director, Human Resources 19 D. 73777 DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Civil Litigation (1100)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): Approval of the following personnel related actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Auto Allowance Proposed Auto Allowance Create 080-007 TBD Attorney V 21 $0.00 $0.00 080-013 TBD $0.00 $4,000.00 080-016 TBD $0.00 $0.00 Increase Supplemental 080-007 0196 Attorney V 21 $0.00 $0.00 080-013 0001 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 080-016 0015 $0.00 $0.00 E. 73789 Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200): Approval to create four (4) temporary full-time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 03/31/2020, as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 F. 73776 Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 124-007 0040 Maintenance II 05 Create 124-007 TBD Equipment Operator II 08 G. 73765 Justice of the Peace Pct. 4/ Pl. 1 (1100): 1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 27 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 067-001 TBD Clerk II 03 2. Approval for employee no. 7072 to continue employment in Clerk II slot, effective 01/01/2020. H. 73764 DBM - Health Benefits ADM (2201): 1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 03/31/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 115-009 TBD Clerk I 01 2. Approval for employee no. 160555 to continue employment in Clerk I slot, effective 01/01/2020. I. 73725 Public Defender (1100): 1. Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 234524, Public Defender II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval. 2. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee no. 196673, Director, Public Defender's Office after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval. J. 73746 Health Department - T.B. Control (1293): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 340-008 0015 TB Data Analyst 12 Create 340-008 0016 TB Epidemiologist 13 H.D. ADM (1293): 2. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 340-005 T004 Clerk I 01 3. Approval for employee no. 44768 to continue employment in Clerk I slot, effective 01/01/2020. K. 73735 County Treasurer (1100): Approval fo the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Supplemental Proposed Supplemental Net Change Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0002 Chief Deputy 19 $561.00 $534.00 ($27.00) Increase Supplemental 150-001 0004 Supervisor III 13 $2,800.00 $3,500.00 $700.00 Increase Supplemental 150-001 0005 Payroll Specialist I 10 $2,500.00 $2,750.00 $250.00 Add Supplemental 150-001 0006 Financial Analyst 13 $0.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0007 Cashier III 08 $2,344.00 $1,100.00 ($1,244.00) Increase Supplemental 150-001 0009 Payroll Clerk II 08 $2,345.00 $2,750.00 $405.00 Increase Supplemental 150-001 0010 Payroll Clerk III 09 $2,345.00 $2,750.00 $405.00 Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0011 Cashier II 06 $2,345.00 $1,100.00 ($1,245.00) Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0012 Cashier III 08 $2,344.00 $1,100.00 ($1,244.00) Increase Supplemental 150-001 0015 Executive Assistant II 13 $2,800.00 $3,500.00 $700.00 Total $200.00 L. 73730 County Judge (1100): Approval of the following personnel, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 110-081 0005 Economic Development Director 19 M. 73796 Executive Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 125-001 0022 Administrative Assistant II 06 Create 125-001 0024 Public Information Specialist III 14 N. 73745 Approval to appoint Lucille Martinez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of December 30, 2019 through January 3, 2020.
Urban County: A. 73762 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Mor-Wil, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,195,327.83. Texas General Land Office 2015 Flood grant funds will be utilized (#18-271-000-A923). B. 73760 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $956,981.00. Texas General Land Office 2015 Flood grant funds will be utilized (#18-271-000-A923).
Health & Human Services Department: A. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. 73774 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 8 Round 2 DSRIP Payment and DY 8 Monitoring IGT in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund (GF) with a transfer date of 1-03-20 and a settlement date of 01-06-20. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the GF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the GF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
Adult Probation: A. 73606 Adult Probation - DWI CRT (1289) November 2019 Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $994.00 and appropriation of same
Community Service Agency: A. 73732 Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Information Security and Privacy Agreement between Texas Department of Housing Community Affairs and the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency with authority for County Judge Richard Cortez to sign all and any documents.
Head Start Program: A. 73727 Approval to Enter into the Best and Final Negotiated Contract with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates in the amount of $25,000.00 for Appraisal Services of the Head Start Facilities
Planning Department: A. 73757 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Pedraza Estates Subdivision- Pct.3 (Rodolfo Pedraza) (Moorefield Road & Lucky “I” Street) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch fronting the subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission. Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road and Lucky “I” Street are paved b. Pueblo De Palmas Phase 24 Subdivision- Pct.4 (J.Gary Frisby) (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road) No. of Lots: 110 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 21 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Paved: Yes, Cesar Chavez Road and 5 internal streets to be paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Villarreal Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Francisca R. Villarreal) (Moorefield Road & Lucky “I” Street) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch fronting the subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road and Lucky “I” Street are paved. b. San Lucio No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (WSW Land Dev., Tillmin Welch) (Dillon Road & Trenton Road) No. of Lots: 14 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch and discharging into existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and Trenton Road are paved. c. Sedona Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development) (Sioux Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 135 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 16 Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Alamo. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Paved: Yes, Sioux Road is paved and 5 internals streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Del Rey Estates Unit 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) No. of Lots: 211 Single Family,23 Commercial Streetlights: 45 Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Canton Road, Alamo Road and 7 internal streets are paved. b. San Lucio No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch [Buena Tierra Holdings, LLC.]) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 103 Single Family Streetlights: 21 Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Trenton Road and 5 internal streets are paved. 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Midway Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Cuesta Del Sol Dev., LTD.) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) No. of Lots: 44 Single Family Streetlights: 14 Flood Zone:X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been escrowed. *Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 101188694-1 in the amount of $72,380.00 for 44 OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, Mile 10 North Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 73788 Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 3 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road/Arena Drive Road Project.
Budget & Management: A. 73782 2020 Budget Process: 1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2). 2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042. B. 73747 1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 24, 2019 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and Budget of the County Auditor for 2020. 2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 24, 2019 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2020. 3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers. C. 73710 Sheriff - Crthse Security (1241): Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan: FROM TO Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary Proposed Salary G/S Effective Date Lateral Transfer 125-032 0008 Deputy Sheriff R06S01 $45,914.00 $47,062.00 R06S02 12/05/2019 D. Budget Appropriations: 1. 73731 Co. Wide Adm. (1100): Approval of 2019 deobligation of cash match funds from Adult Probation FY 2019 Drug Court & Alternative Incarceration Program grants (fund 1289, prog. 014, & 034) in the amount of $16,534.97 and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (fund 1100, prog. 002). 2. 73769 Pct. 4 ICA UT Health Snap Ed (1100): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $200.00 into the Snap Ed Program for program expenditures. 3. 73792 Economic Development (1100): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $200,000.00.
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. 73766 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB procurement packet(i.e., Specification-requirement, legal notice etc.,) as attached hereto for : Hidalgo County- "Tire Disposal Services" RFB 2020-005-01-29-ABV including the re-advertising when/if applicable. 2. 73666 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of qualification,requirements and scope of services as attached hereto for: "Hidalgo County Pool of Professional Services" for the following: A. Architectural Services RFQ No. 2020-045-01-29-RFV B. Engineering Services RFQ No. 2020-011-01-29-HGO C. Eng. Serv. Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing RFQ No. 2020-012-01-29-YSI D. Construction Management Services RFQ No. 2020-009-01-29-RFV E. Appraisal Services RFQ No. 2020-013-01-29-MEG F. Surveying Services RFQ No. 2020-014-01-29-TDL for selection on an "as needed basis" (through a grading/scoring,ranking, negotiation protocol-as established by CC) per project by Hidalgo County Commissioners's Court, Precincts, all County Departments and/or applicable Programs or Agencies requiring said services effective March 26, 2020 through March 25, 2021. B. Pct. 1 1. 73743 Acceptance and approval of agreement with RGV Solar Power Systems, LLC for “Solar Light Project(s) in Precinct 1, commencing with Monte Alto, & Other Unincorporated Townships with a minimum population of 700 residents, Parks & Other Designated County Owned Properties” in the amount of $51,750.00 (awarded by HCCC on 12-19-19 AI #73547) subject to review and approval of legal form of contract, payment and performance bonds prior to execution of agreement. C. Pct. 4 1. 73770 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $15,357.00 under the current on-call agreement with Millennium Engineer Group (C-19-210-09-03) for the provision of Construction Material & Geo-Technical Testing for "Linn San Manuel Veteran's Park". 2. 73736 Action to designate the following recommended employees as committee members for the scoring,grading and evaluation of Procurement Packet for Precinct #4 titled - "Non-Profit Food Distribution Services Provider" - RFP-2019-253-12-18-MEG: A. Dr. Jennifer Culbertson. Ph.D. B. Leticia Saenz C. Alicia Rodriguez D. IT Department 1. 73716 Approval of Change Order #5 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] project #2019-027 reflecting an increase/extension of 14 construction days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.-Equipment Arrival] in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document.
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. 73771 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Director of Facilities Management D. 73783 Claim of Yolanda Elizondo E. 73793 Claim of Fidela Valladares
A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 73772 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Director of Facilities Management D. 73784 Claim of Yolanda Elizondo E. 73794 Claim of Fidela Valladares
20. 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) 24. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. AI -73741 Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 as it relates to the North Alamo Village Stub Drainage Improvements. B. AI -73752 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 as it relates to the Cesar Chavez Drain Phase II project, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. Pending final legal review. C. AI -73755 Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to the Cesar Chavez Drain Phase II project, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. Pending final legal review. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. AI -73737 Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Pharr Mcallen Drain-Budget 531 1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $50,799.81 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-002-01-09 Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements. Engineer: L&G Consulting Engineers PO#637637 7. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 8. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 9. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum
1. 73804 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. 73805 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73768 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) B. 73761 2019 - Executive Office (1100) C. 73749 2019 - Constable Precinct 5 (1100) D. 73709 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293) E. 73728 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) F. 73733 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB State (1293) G. 73722 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) H. 73734 2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) I. 73718 2019 - Elections (1100) 4. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73751 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 5. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 73767 Co Treasurer (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Admin to Co. Treasurer in the total amount of $242.38 6. Planning Department: A. 73781 Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 7. Tax Refunds: A. 73750 Account Number Payer Amount A6585.02.000.0118.00 Weyer Michael A $3,487.89 C6320.82.001.0591.00 Cantera Operating LLC $7,356.82 I0867.82.001.0591.00 Cantera Operating LLC $7,433.82 T0807.02.000.0015.00 Wendland Paul D & Ofelia B $2,631.24 T2200.99.003.0026.01 Liberty Transportation and Construction L $3,984.19 W7320.00.000.0063.00 Garza Rogelio $4,120.10 W7320.00.000.0063.00 Garza Rogelio $4,117.35 8. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 73763 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Requesting approval for payment of 2020 Membership Dues totaling $1,000.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor). B. 73742 WIC: Approval to pay 2020 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors (TALWD) for Clarissa Ramirez, WIC Director in the amount of $125.00. Requisition #(406527) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 73719 Requesting approval to pay the 2020 (ASPA) American Society for Public Administration membership dues in the amount of $120.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $140.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the combined amount of $260.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. D. 73721 Requesting approval to pay the 2020 membership dues for (iGO) International Association of Government Officials, an association that was formed by the merger of IACREOT and NACRC, in the amount of $200.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. E. 73717 Requesting approval to pay the 2020 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $50.00 for five (5) individuals, for a grand total of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 10. 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. 73740 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3 Sec. 52, to include but not limited to table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, picture (display) frames as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs and events effective upon approval and through 12-31-20. B. 73739 Requesting approval of payment of invoice # 2 in the amount $14,123.18 submitted by Strada Group Developing Solutions, in connection with the consulting, design, and construction engineering for the "Solar Light Project Monte Alto" for Pct. 1. C. 73778 Requesting acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #3 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for Five (5) Bus Shelters with accessible parking (PO#789747): INVOICE # AMOUNT 10031805 $3,805.60 D. 73566 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to current contract [C-15-427-12-15] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 (Conway) to Taylor" for Precinct No. 3, to revise Exhibit "D" -Contract Rates. E. 73759 Requesting approval and authorization for payment for the following invoices to Safeguard Fire Security, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Date Vendor Name Invoice # Amount 8/20/2018 SAFEGUARD FIRE SECURITY 8743 $142.75 12/26/2018 SAFEGUARD FIRE SECURITY 9028 $142.75 F. 73756 WIC: Requesting approval to pay the past due balance of $25.00 to the City of Alamo as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Invoice was lost in the mail. G. 73729 Requesting approval to enter into a service agreement (on an as needed basis) with Language Line Solutions awarded vendor through the State of Texas [Dept. of Information Resources Contract] DIR-TSO-4151 [expiration 5/10/2022]subject to compliance with Form 1295. H. 73744 Requesting approval of Application Payment No. 2 in the amount of $90,875.27 for services rendered in connection with the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct. 1 Tax Office Project GMP Amendment #1" as submitted by Erickson Construction, LLC. I. 73748 County Auditor is requesting action to remove Asset No. 38202 - (95000 Ser 72x36 Desk Ped Walnut) from the inventory list with supporting documentation attached. J. 73708 Action to accept rebate check from The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUY BOARD) in the amount of $ 71,545.00 [check #00017875] for the period of 2018-2019 of the COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
9. Budget & Management: A. 73712 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,047,512.87 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/05/19 to 12/18/19. 12/05-11/19 $ 544,205.56 12/12-18/19 $ 503,307.31 TOTAL $1,047,512.872. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. B. 73711 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 December 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $29,537.92 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. 73723 Discussion, consideration and action to extend the deadline of tax refund request, provided by Subsection (c) for the following, pursuant to Section 31.11 of Property Tax Code Subsection (c-1): Account Number Payer Amount I4010.01.000.0003.00 Lereta, LLC $4,798.36
District Attorney: A. 73720 1. DA Check Fraud (1222): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-Check Fraud (1222) budget. 2. DA- Investigation HB 65 Ch. 59 (1223): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-CCP 59 (1223) budget. 3. DA Pre-Trial (1225): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-Pretrial (1225) budget. 4. DA-US Justice (1256): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the DA-US Justice (1256) budget.
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
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 73773 Approval of the following personnel actions, as per Exhibit A, effective 01/01/2020. C. 73715 Classification and Compensation Plan: 1. Approval of the following changes to the classified position inventory list changes effective upon Commissioner's Court approval: Action Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade Add - - Coordinator III, Wellness Program 13 Title Change Coordinator I, Wellness Program 11 Coordinator II, Wellness Program 11 Add - - Economic Development Director 19 Add - - Records Management Specialist 07 Add - - Public Information Specialist III 14 Re-grade First Assistant Public Defender 17 First Assistant Public Defender 19 Re-grade Assistant Director, Purchasing Department 18 Assistant Director, Purchasing Department 19 Re-grade Assistant Director, Human Resources 18 Assistant Director, Human Resources 19 D. 73777 DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Civil Litigation (1100)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): Approval of the following personnel related actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Auto Allowance Proposed Auto Allowance Create 080-007 TBD Attorney V 21 $0.00 $0.00 080-013 TBD $0.00 $4,000.00 080-016 TBD $0.00 $0.00 Increase Supplemental 080-007 0196 Attorney V 21 $0.00 $0.00 080-013 0001 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 080-016 0015 $0.00 $0.00 E. 73789 Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200): Approval to create four (4) temporary full-time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 03/31/2020, as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 Create 121-005 TBD Maintenance I 03 F. 73776 Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 124-007 0040 Maintenance II 05 Create 124-007 TBD Equipment Operator II 08 G. 73765 Justice of the Peace Pct. 4/ Pl. 1 (1100): 1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 27 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 067-001 TBD Clerk II 03 2. Approval for employee no. 7072 to continue employment in Clerk II slot, effective 01/01/2020. H. 73764 DBM - Health Benefits ADM (2201): 1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 03/31/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 115-009 TBD Clerk I 01 2. Approval for employee no. 160555 to continue employment in Clerk I slot, effective 01/01/2020. I. 73725 Public Defender (1100): 1. Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 234524, Public Defender II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval. 2. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee no. 196673, Director, Public Defender's Office after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval. J. 73746 Health Department - T.B. Control (1293): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 340-008 0015 TB Data Analyst 12 Create 340-008 0016 TB Epidemiologist 13 H.D. ADM (1293): 2. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 340-005 T004 Clerk I 01 3. Approval for employee no. 44768 to continue employment in Clerk I slot, effective 01/01/2020. K. 73735 County Treasurer (1100): Approval fo the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Supplemental Proposed Supplemental Net Change Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0002 Chief Deputy 19 $561.00 $534.00 ($27.00) Increase Supplemental 150-001 0004 Supervisor III 13 $2,800.00 $3,500.00 $700.00 Increase Supplemental 150-001 0005 Payroll Specialist I 10 $2,500.00 $2,750.00 $250.00 Add Supplemental 150-001 0006 Financial Analyst 13 $0.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0007 Cashier III 08 $2,344.00 $1,100.00 ($1,244.00) Increase Supplemental 150-001 0009 Payroll Clerk II 08 $2,345.00 $2,750.00 $405.00 Increase Supplemental 150-001 0010 Payroll Clerk III 09 $2,345.00 $2,750.00 $405.00 Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0011 Cashier II 06 $2,345.00 $1,100.00 ($1,245.00) Decrease Supplemental 150-001 0012 Cashier III 08 $2,344.00 $1,100.00 ($1,244.00) Increase Supplemental 150-001 0015 Executive Assistant II 13 $2,800.00 $3,500.00 $700.00 Total $200.00 L. 73730 County Judge (1100): Approval of the following personnel, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 110-081 0005 Economic Development Director 19 M. 73796 Executive Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 125-001 0022 Administrative Assistant II 06 Create 125-001 0024 Public Information Specialist III 14 N. 73745 Approval to appoint Lucille Martinez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of December 30, 2019 through January 3, 2020.
Urban County: A. 73762 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Mor-Wil, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,195,327.83. Texas General Land Office 2015 Flood grant funds will be utilized (#18-271-000-A923). B. 73760 Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $956,981.00. Texas General Land Office 2015 Flood grant funds will be utilized (#18-271-000-A923).
Health & Human Services Department: A. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. 73774 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 8 Round 2 DSRIP Payment and DY 8 Monitoring IGT in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund (GF) with a transfer date of 1-03-20 and a settlement date of 01-06-20. B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the GF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the GF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
Adult Probation: A. 73606 Adult Probation - DWI CRT (1289) November 2019 Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $994.00 and appropriation of same
Community Service Agency: A. 73732 Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Information Security and Privacy Agreement between Texas Department of Housing Community Affairs and the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency with authority for County Judge Richard Cortez to sign all and any documents.
Head Start Program: A. 73727 Approval to Enter into the Best and Final Negotiated Contract with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates in the amount of $25,000.00 for Appraisal Services of the Head Start Facilities
Planning Department: A. 73757 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Pedraza Estates Subdivision- Pct.3 (Rodolfo Pedraza) (Moorefield Road & Lucky “I” Street) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch fronting the subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission. Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road and Lucky “I” Street are paved b. Pueblo De Palmas Phase 24 Subdivision- Pct.4 (J.Gary Frisby) (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road) No. of Lots: 110 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 21 Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Paved: Yes, Cesar Chavez Road and 5 internal streets to be paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Villarreal Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Francisca R. Villarreal) (Moorefield Road & Lucky “I” Street) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch fronting the subdivision. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission. Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road and Lucky “I” Street are paved. b. San Lucio No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (WSW Land Dev., Tillmin Welch) (Dillon Road & Trenton Road) No. of Lots: 14 Single Family Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the road side ditch and discharging into existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s Paved: Yes, Dillon Road and Trenton Road are paved. c. Sedona Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development) (Sioux Road & Tower Road) No. of Lots: 135 Single Family Estimated number of streetlights: 16 Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Alamo. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Paved: Yes, Sioux Road is paved and 5 internals streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Del Rey Estates Unit 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Canton Road & Alamo Road) No. of Lots: 211 Single Family,23 Commercial Streetlights: 45 Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Canton Road, Alamo Road and 7 internal streets are paved. b. San Lucio No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch [Buena Tierra Holdings, LLC.]) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road) No. of Lots: 103 Single Family Streetlights: 21 Flood Zone: C Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed. Paved: Yes, Trenton Road and 5 internal streets are paved. 4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee a. Midway Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Cuesta Del Sol Dev., LTD.) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) No. of Lots: 44 Single Family Streetlights: 14 Flood Zone:X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been escrowed. *Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 101188694-1 in the amount of $72,380.00 for 44 OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, Mile 10 North Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 73788 Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 3 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road/Arena Drive Road Project.
Budget & Management: A. 73782 2020 Budget Process: 1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2). 2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042. B. 73747 1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 24, 2019 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and Budget of the County Auditor for 2020. 2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 24, 2019 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2020. 3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers. C. 73710 Sheriff - Crthse Security (1241): Approval of salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan: FROM TO Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary Proposed Salary G/S Effective Date Lateral Transfer 125-032 0008 Deputy Sheriff R06S01 $45,914.00 $47,062.00 R06S02 12/05/2019 D. Budget Appropriations: 1. 73731 Co. Wide Adm. (1100): Approval of 2019 deobligation of cash match funds from Adult Probation FY 2019 Drug Court & Alternative Incarceration Program grants (fund 1289, prog. 014, & 034) in the amount of $16,534.97 and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (fund 1100, prog. 002). 2. 73769 Pct. 4 ICA UT Health Snap Ed (1100): Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds in the amount of $200.00 into the Snap Ed Program for program expenditures. 3. 73792 Economic Development (1100): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $200,000.00.
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. 73766 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB procurement packet(i.e., Specification-requirement, legal notice etc.,) as attached hereto for : Hidalgo County- "Tire Disposal Services" RFB 2020-005-01-29-ABV including the re-advertising when/if applicable. 2. 73666 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of qualification,requirements and scope of services as attached hereto for: "Hidalgo County Pool of Professional Services" for the following: A. Architectural Services RFQ No. 2020-045-01-29-RFV B. Engineering Services RFQ No. 2020-011-01-29-HGO C. Eng. Serv. Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing RFQ No. 2020-012-01-29-YSI D. Construction Management Services RFQ No. 2020-009-01-29-RFV E. Appraisal Services RFQ No. 2020-013-01-29-MEG F. Surveying Services RFQ No. 2020-014-01-29-TDL for selection on an "as needed basis" (through a grading/scoring,ranking, negotiation protocol-as established by CC) per project by Hidalgo County Commissioners's Court, Precincts, all County Departments and/or applicable Programs or Agencies requiring said services effective March 26, 2020 through March 25, 2021. B. Pct. 1 1. 73743 Acceptance and approval of agreement with RGV Solar Power Systems, LLC for “Solar Light Project(s) in Precinct 1, commencing with Monte Alto, & Other Unincorporated Townships with a minimum population of 700 residents, Parks & Other Designated County Owned Properties” in the amount of $51,750.00 (awarded by HCCC on 12-19-19 AI #73547) subject to review and approval of legal form of contract, payment and performance bonds prior to execution of agreement. C. Pct. 4 1. 73770 Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $15,357.00 under the current on-call agreement with Millennium Engineer Group (C-19-210-09-03) for the provision of Construction Material & Geo-Technical Testing for "Linn San Manuel Veteran's Park". 2. 73736 Action to designate the following recommended employees as committee members for the scoring,grading and evaluation of Procurement Packet for Precinct #4 titled - "Non-Profit Food Distribution Services Provider" - RFP-2019-253-12-18-MEG: A. Dr. Jennifer Culbertson. Ph.D. B. Leticia Saenz C. Alicia Rodriguez D. IT Department 1. 73716 Approval of Change Order #5 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] project #2019-027 reflecting an increase/extension of 14 construction days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.-Equipment Arrival] in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document.
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. 73771 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Director of Facilities Management D. 73783 Claim of Yolanda Elizondo E. 73793 Claim of Fidela Valladares
A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 73772 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Director of Facilities Management D. 73784 Claim of Yolanda Elizondo E. 73794 Claim of Fidela Valladares
20. 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) 24. Adjourn