1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 71963 Discussion and Presentation of the Texas Water Development Board Public Workshop regarding Implementation of Flood Legislation from the 86th Texas Legislative Session. B. 71965 Discussion of Texas Water Development Board $2,000,000 grant pursuant to Rider No. 25 of the General Appropriations Act approved by the Texas Water Development Board on August 13, 2019. C. 71926 Discussion as it relates to the 2019 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Engineering Summer Interns. 6. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 71954 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Earnest Money Contract for Parcels 19 & 22 as it relates to the J-09 Drainage Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 7. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 71970 Discussion and possible action to: (1) Accept quitclaim deeds for a tract of real property out of the Quail Hollow North Subdivision; and (2) Authorize a sanitary sewer easement to Avanti At Sienna Palms Legacy, LP over a tract of real property out of the Quail Hollow Subdivision subject to final legal review. 8. 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 or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or 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. 9. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 11. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 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. Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-71876 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of June 2019. C. AI-71950 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. AI-71951 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-71977 2019 - Tax Office (1100) B. AI-71967 2019 - Emergency Management (1100) C. AI-71941 2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) D. AI-71946 2019 - IT COUNTYWIDE (1100) E. AI-71945 2019 - IT Department (1100 E-File Account) F. AI-71936 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) G. AI-71937 2019 - 332nd DC (1100) H. AI-71867 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) I. AI-71908 2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) J. AI-71917 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) K. AI-71922 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) L. AI-71918 2019 - JP 1-2 (1100) M. AI-71886 2019 - D.A. ASU (1281) N. AI-71888 2019 - D.A. CJD DVU (1281): O. AI-71890 2019 - District Clerk (1100) P. AI-71866 2019 - JP 2,1 (1100) Q. AI-71883 2019 - CCL#8 (1100) R. AI-71952 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM S. AI-71884 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept / Clinics (1100) T. AI-71907 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / MAC (1293) U. AI-71919 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. ADM (1293) V. AI-71882 2019- Health & Human Services (1100) W. AI-71879 2019 - Constable Pct 5 (1100) X. AI-71881 2019 - Auditor's Office (1100) Y. AI-71877 2019 - Purchasing (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-71984 FACILITIES MGMT-REPAIR & MAINT SRV(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt in the amount of $202,701.00 to begin the process of remediation the old youth village facility in weslaco and to gather supplies to connect the existing generator from constable pct 1 to potable tax office building. B. AI-71974 Jail (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.- Contingency to Jail-General supplies, Room & Board, Repair & Maint Srv in the amount of $480,000.00 Funds needed for year end operations and to cover current actual expenditures through year end C. AI-71979 FAC MGMT-OLD JAIL SITE PRKNG LOT-IMPROV(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to FAC MGMT-OLD JAIL SITE PRKNG LOT-IMPROVin the amount of $41,889.16 to cover negative balance. D. AI-71981 Public Defense(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public defense- Legal Srv in the amount of $200,000.00 to cover current actual expenditures through year end. E. AI-71985 General Litigation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Insurance to General Litigation Acct. in the amount of $53,000.00 F. AI-71971 449TH DC (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to 449TH DC-General supplies in the amount of $2200.00 For the purchase of a portable interpretation system. G. AI-71973 Sheriff (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Sheriff-General supplies in the amount of $120,000.00 Funds Needed for the purchase of bullet proof vest and tough books H. AI-71969 Human Resources (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Human Resources-General Supplies in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purchase of Employee ID badges 5. Planning Department: A. AI-71900 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) B. AI-71956 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Jessup’s Subdivision Lot 4 Block 2 (Pct. 1) (Bluebonnet Street & Mesquite Street) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Bluebonnet Street. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Bluebonnet Street. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 6.0 acres being the West ½ of Lot 12, East 1.0 acres of Lot 13, Blk. 41 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Davis Road & Cesar Chavez Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south of Davis Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Davis Road. c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 4.0 acre tract of land out of Lot 7 Blk. 90 Las Mestenas Ranch Subdivision; Proposed NM Subdivision (Pct. 4) (North 3rd Street & Davis Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of 3rd Street. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring 3rd Street. d. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District Legal Description: Lot 18 Blk. 18 Texas Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road & 8 Mile Line) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line east of Western Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Western Road. e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 3.56 acre tract of land out of Lot 46-3, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Los Ebanos Road & Mile 6 ½ Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line west of Los Ebanos Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Los Ebanos Road. f. Applicant: United Contracting, Inc. Legal Description: 28.55 acre tract of land out of Farm Tract 216, West and Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed Midway Country Estates Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 10” water line north of Mile 10 North Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 10 North Road. g. Applicant: Cattle Enterprises, LLC. Legal Description: 2.380 acre tract of land out of the south west 10.00 acres of Lot 417 John H. Shary Subdivision; Proposed Ruben Valdez Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Taylor Road & Mile 5 Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line west of Taylor Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 5/8” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Taylor Road. 6. County Treasurer: A. AI-71935 Approval of the Hidalgo County 2019 2nd Quarter Investment Report. 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-71748 District Clerk Office July 2019 Fee Monthly Report $447,614.71 8. County Judge's Office: A. AI-71976 Proclamation Declaring September 25, 2019 as National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-71746 Requesting approval to pay 2019-2020 membership dues to the Government Finance Officer's Association in the amount of $1,775.00 for Mrs. Maria A. Duran, CPA, County Auditor, Ms. Linda C. Fong, First Asst. Auditor, Ms. Marcela Luna, Dir. of Finance, Ms. Leticia Chavez, Dir. of Audit Division, Ms. Deborah Fischer, Grants Accounting Supervisor and Ms. Nereyda Gonzalez, Financial Accounting Supervisor; with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-71774 JP Pct 2 Pl 2: Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the South Texas Justice of the Peace and Constables Association for Judge Jaime Jerry Munoz, in the amount of $250.00 (Requisition #399364). 10. Headstart: A. AI-71818 Approval of Monthly Special Services Reports: June/July B. AI-71819 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports: June/July C. AI-71820 CIRCLE Progress Monitoring Assessment Wave 3 Post Assessment Results (English and Spanish) D. AI-71816 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Reports: June/July E. AI-71815 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports: June and July 11. Budget & Management: A. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-71980 TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Prj-Ph II (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hidalgo CRC Youth Facility Project (Fund 1353) to TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj Ph II (fund 1315) in the amount of $80,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 12. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRANET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. AI-71921 1. Requesting approval of Change Order Nos. 3 through 7 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 - Regional Linear Park Project - Section 2 (from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road) as recommended by project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E.; 2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee: Armando Garza Jr., 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 for Contract# C-18-199-02-12 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, for the Precinct 2 Regional Linear Park Project- Section 2 from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Rd. B. AI-71858 Approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (provided in current contract E-18-116-07-31), for the purpose of "Purchase of Sand & Bedding Material" for Hidalgo County, under same rates, terms and conditions with Terra Firma Materials, LLC while the procurement process is completed. C. AI-71856 County Wide: Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for - “Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment” RFB 2019-180-MEG including the readvertising when/if required. D. AI-71358 1. Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet for Construction Building Material & related Supplies with authority to re-advertise when/if required; 2. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension at the same rates, terms and conditions for "Hidalgo County Construction Building Materials and Related Supplies"contract #E-19-044-02-26-with Matts Building Materials, Inc. while procurement process is completed and processed (commencing 09-28-19 thru11-27- 19). E. AI-71830 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet as attached hereto for Project No./Title: #2019-212-09-18-HGO - Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 - Pit Run Caliche Base including the re-advertisement of the project if/when required/necessay. F. AI-71766 Approval of Change Order #3 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] reflecting an extension of the construction days from 32 days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.] in receiving ordered equipment required in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document. G. AI-71791 Safety Division: 1). Pursuant to TX LGC 263.151, requesting approval to declare uniform shirts, described in attachment herein, as "Salvage". 2). Requesting approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental shirts in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo. H. AI-71797 389th District Court: Approval to enter into a 48-month capital lease agreement for one copier with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba Ricoh USA through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with DIR Contract #TSO-3041 thru requisition 398776 in the amount $ 136.90/month. I. AI-71869 The Hidalgo County Purchasing Department requests approval to remove the following Hidalgo County fixed assets as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto from their current inventory list. J. AI-71750 Clarifications and/or Corrections on action was taken by HCCC at the following meeting dates/agenda items: 1. 06/18/19 under R-AI-70743 (60 days grace period extension) to correct Contract # from E-18-084a-04-03 to E-18-084a-03-27; 2. pursuant to Item #1 herein, correction on the term of agreement for CC 07/30/19- R/AI #-70634 to reflect commencement date from 08-27-19 to 08/26/19. K. AI-71755 Approval of the addition/deletion of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Head start Program - fuel card 2. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - delete fuel card user 3. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - add fuel card users
Consent Agenda Items 3M, 3N & 5B1G
3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: M. 71886 2019 - D.A. ASU (1281) N. 71888 2019 - D.A. CJD DVU (1281): 5. Planning Department: B. 71956 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS g. Applicant: Cattle Enterprises, LLC. Legal Description: 2.380 acre tract of land out of the south west 10.00 acres of Lot 417 John H. Shary Subdivision; Proposed Ruben Valdez Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Taylor Road & Mile 5 Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line west of Taylor Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 5/8” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Taylor Road.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-71822 Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. B. AI-71821 Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September as Hunger Action Month.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-71966 Resolution to rename the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Substation (Weslaco, Tx.) to "Benito E. Bravo Substation".
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: B. AI-71904 Resolution in honor of Mr. Jerry Bell.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-71920 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596401 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). B. AI-71760 DA's - State Supplement (1281): 1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2019-2020 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00 (09/01/2019 to 08/31/2020). 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019-2020 D.A. State Supplement Grant in the amount of $22,500.00 and appropriation of same. C. AI-71764 Border Prosecution Unit/BPU (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for three (3) Assistant District Attorneys, one (1) Investigator and one (1) Administrative Assistant being paid by the Border Prosecution Unit grant pending the award of the 2019-2020 grant. D. AI-71768 Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant/DVSP (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for one (1) Assistant District Attorney, one (1) Advocate and one (1) Administrative Assistant currently being paid by the DVSP grant pending the award of the 2019-2020 grant. E. AI-71845 DA's Office - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281): Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney to sign the FY 2017 and 2018 "Certification of Compliance" as required by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program application.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-71924 HIDTA (1291): Authorization to submit the reprogram request to move FY17 grant funds from personnel, OT, and Fringes to services in order to expend remaining grant funds and approval of intradepartmental (line-item) transfer. B. AI-71916 Authorization and approval to submit grant extension request #3 for period from 01/01/2017 - 8/30/2019 to 01/01/2017 - 09/30/2019 on award no. G17SS0002A between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President-Office of National Drug Control Policy (HIDTA Task Force).
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. AI-71925 Approval to select names for the 2019 Grievance Committee, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 152.015.
County Treasurer - Lita Leo: A. AI-71933 Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Treasurer to sign any and all documents of the Lone Star National Bank Treasury Management Service Agreement.
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-71812 Constable Pct. #1 - TTBH-Security (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (Security). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and Conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $71,309.00 and appropriation of the same. B. AI-71810 Constable Pct. #1 - TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and Conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $233,027.00 and appropriation of the same. C. AI-71839 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Olga Maldonado as Reserve Deputies Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012 D. AI-71887 1. Approval of resolution to retire K-9 "Zander" from his service to Hidalgo County and, upon its retirement, for the ownership transfer of K-9 "Zander" to Deputy Jorge A. Salazar. 2. Approval of affidavit and receipt agreement. 3. Approval to declare surplus and remove from County Inventory list County Asset # 77641 due to inability to perform duties, after removal from Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Office service.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-71663 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-JII (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $77,676.00 and appropriation of the same. B. AI-71662 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 2. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and Conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $233,027.00 and appropriation of the same. C. AI-71777 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Dixie Ann Lopez as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. D. AI-71868 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jennifer Rosillo as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. #2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-71942 Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for Hidalgo County, on behalf of the Constable Precinct 3 Office, and Texas A&M-Kingsville, on behalf of its Police Department to commence upon court approval date and will remain in effect for five years unless sooner terminated pursuant to section 25 or extended by written agreement of the parties with authority for County Judge, as authorized official,to sign Interlocal Agreement and related documents. B. AI-71947 Discussion, consideration, and approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas A&M-Kingsville's terms and conditions for hours worked by deputy constables in accordance with Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules. C. AI-71975 Constable Pct. 3 - STOP Truancy (1285) 1. Approval of Certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds for FY2020.
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-71726 Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH - JII (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $77,676.00 and appropriation of the same. B. AI-71727 Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH-Security (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $71,309.00 and appropriation of the same. C. AI-71728 Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $155,352.00 and appropriation of the same.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-71880 Constable Pct. 5 - JII (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 5 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $155,352.00 and appropriation of the same. 5. Approval of the following personnel action, effection 09/01/2019:
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-71930 Discussion, consideration and action regarding implementation of new and updated motor vehicle tax forms
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. AI-71968 1. Requesting authorization and approval of a Wastewater Service Agreement with the City of Edinburg for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Subdivision located on 100 North Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539. 2. Requesting authorization and approval of a Water Service Agreement with the City of Edinburg for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Subdivision located on 100 North Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539. C. AI-71757 1. Discussion, consideration and action on Border Trade Alliance 2019 membership dues 2. Discussion, consideration and action to pay membership dues for 2019-2020 in the amount of $10,000.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor 3. Discussion, consideration and action nominating a member to the Border Trade Alliance Board of Directors and designating a proxy. D. AI-71885 Approval to accept settlement check from Auto Club County Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $1,253.83 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Safety Division)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-71914 Pct. 2 Parks (1100): Approval to create one (1) regular full time Athletic Trainer position, slot no. 122-008-0-059 at Grade 09 effective next full pay period. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. C. AI-71939 Criminal DA (1100)/CJD-DVSP (1281)/CJD-VAP (1281): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/02/2019: Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): 2. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0101, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval. D. AI-71944 Tax Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 09/02/2019: E. AI-71961 Health Department ADM (1293): Approval to create one Temporary Full-Time position for 16 weeks beginning 09/16/2019 and ending 12/31/2019:
Urban County: A. AI-71778 Appointment of five (5) Board of Directors to Hidalgo Housing Finance Corporation to replace: B. AI-71752 Requesting action to correct the base bid submitted by Diamond Eight Industries, LLC total from $278,550.00 to $278,658.00, due to contractor’s mathematical error. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Diamond Eight Industries, LLC in the amount of $278,658.00. UCP Funds from FYs 2017 & 2018 from San Juan Street Improvements line item will be utilized. C. AI-71790 Requesting approval to re-certify Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2019 HOME/CHDO agreement for Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. D. AI-71792 Requesting approval to re-certify Proyecto Azteca, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2019 HOME/CHDO agreement for Proyecto Azteca, Inc. E. AI-71912 Subject to compliance with HB 1295 requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for professional services (Construction Material Testing Services) with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $32,383.19 utilizing City of Weslaco CDBG FY 31 (2018) Water/Sewer Improvements Funding.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-71892 Requesting approval to accept the additional funds in the amount of $12,632.00 to be added to the existing CPS/HAZARDS grant program for Fiscal Year 20. The additional funds require a local match amount of $1,264.00. B. AI-71897 1. Requesting approval to accept the Amendment from Molina Healthcare of Texas. The purpose of the Amendment is to amend certain contractual language as set forth in the Provider Services Agreement. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Amendment. C. AI-71692 Discussion to increase the Health & Human Services Funeral Assistance Pauper Burial voucher for qualified applicants. Approval to increase voucher for children and adults from $500.00 to $1,000.00 effective 9/1/19 Approval to increase voucher for infants from $300.00 to $500.00 effective 9/1/19 D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. AI-71783 A. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program - Level 2 Program income standard at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/19 to 8/31/20. B. Discussion and approval of funding source for CIHCP Level - 2 Program. 2. AI-71817 Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/19 to 8/31/20.
Head Start Program: A. AI-71814 Discussion/Approval of the 2019-2020 Area Distribution
Adult Probation: A. AI-71855 Adult Probation - DWI (1289) 1. June 2019 Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,182.00 and appropriation of same. 2. July 2019 Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,123.00 and appropriation of same.
Community Service Agency: A. AI-71899 Requesting approval to correct required county match amounts approved by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2019 AI 69402 as follows: B. AI-71898 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on amendment to the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant contract No. 61170002636 for program year 2019, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. C. AI-71895 Discussion, consideration anc action to recommend approval on contract amendment for Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) PY 2019 and Contract Number 58190002984 resulting in $145,239.00 additional funds.
IT Department: A. AI-71905 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless devices with service, change the name and change wireless service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Auditor's Office: A. AI-71960 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 the fiscal year 2019 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Planning Department: A. AI-71959 1. PIPELINE AND UTLITY PERMITS a. Applicant: Manuel Chapa Legal Description: 58.65 acre tract of land situated in Nicholas Zamora Survey, A-76 Porcion 48; Proposed Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase II (Pct. 3) (Abram Road & 3 Mile Line) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: N/A Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” RCP storm sewer line open cut crossing 3 Mile Line and one 48” RCP storm sewer line open cut crossing Abram Road. B. AI-71910 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Lockheart Subdivision- Pct.1 (Juan Raul Palomares Jr.) (Martin Mora Road & Orlando Tijerina Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Martin Morales Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, Martin Morales Road is paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Valle Mesa Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & F.M. 493) No. of Lots: 65 Single Family 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 Paved: Yes, Mile 13 ½ North Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Replat of La Palmilla Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 4 (VDC La Palmilla L.P.) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer pipe system discharging to a detention pond draining out to 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, Alberta Road is paved. 4.a. Pct. 1- Appointment of Member to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment b. County Judge- Appointment of Member to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment C. AI-71911 Requesting approval to reimburse Rogelio Cantu, Planning Inspector III, the amount of $40.30 for fuel purchase (vehicle Asset #69543-Unit 84) due to Hidalgo County fuel card not working properly, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-71775 Pct. 1 (1351): Requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 74 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-71943 Requesting approval for Commissioner Pct. 3 to sign and submit application for the use of Mission CISD Facility to host a public hearing and subject to legal approval.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. AI-71875 Requesting approval for the RGV Food Bank Distribution to use the San Carlos Endowment Center Community/Cultural Rooms (including the parking lot area) at Precinct 4 on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 9 am-12 pm.
Budget & Management: A. AI-71913 Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)/Rd Maintenance (1200): Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective next full pay period: B. AI-71874 Adult Probation: 1. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 2. Approval of interfund/appropriation of funds.
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. AI-71934 Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court direction and action with the following Options in connection with the Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and Fines [current agreement expires 10/05/2019]: A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC §262.024 (a)(4), a professional service; B. Pursuant to demonstrated competence under the Professional Service Procurement Act, LGC Code §2254.003, approval to contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for the purpose of "Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and Fines" for Hidalgo County commencing October 6, 2019 with final document approved as to form by Hidalgo County DA-Civil Section and for acceptance and approval on CC Meeting of 9-03-19; OR C. Authority to advertise a Request for Proposal with Qualifications for the engagement and contracting of a law firm for "Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and Fines" for Hidalgo County, including approval of basic draft scope of services, requirements, evaluation and criteria used in the last solicitation with packet subject to legal counsel, HC DA/Civil Section review and approval of same, with the following timeline: 1. 1st Advertisement: 08/31/2019 2. 2nd Advertisement: 09/07/2019 3. Acceptance of RFP on Monday, 09/16/2019 4. Send Evaluation Committee all responses on Tuesday, 09/17/2019 with deadline for return of scoring sheets on Friday, 09/20/2019; 5. Presentation of scoring grid for ranking on CC meeting of 09/24/2019 w/authority to negotiate a contract; 6. Present negotiated contract to CC for action/execution of same at meeting of 10/01/2019. D. Appoint an evaluation committee to score/grade the RFP responses received/accepted for Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and, Fines on 09/16/2019. 2. AI-71958 A. Action to nominate at least 3 engineering firms from HC approved "Pool" of Engineerx for the purpose of evaluating in connection with Technical Advisory Committee Representation on the New RGV-MPO; Others: B. Action to appoint/designate/name Evaluator(s) to grade/score the nominated firms with CC option to impose a deadline for the submission of evaluation sheets of 3. AI-71923 Requesting approval of amendment no. 4 of Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council in connection with shuttle services, [CC - 07/31/18 R/Al #65904) provided thru Valley Metro pending final review and approval as to legal form by HC District Attorney's-Civil Litigation Section. 4. AI-71603 Presentation of qualified vendor submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of the contract # C-19-101-08-27 to Frontera Materials, Inc. for: Hidalgo County “Flex Base Material (Crushed Caliche) and subject to final legal approval as to form. B. County Judge's Office 1. AI-71765 Accept and award finalized negotiated agreements/contracts to the ranked vendors [CC 06-18-19] for project pre-positioned Debris Removal & Disposal Services to the following: A. Primary - Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.; #C-19-074-08-27; B. Secondary -CrowderGulf, LLC; #C-19-074a-08-27; and, C. Tertiary - DRC Emergency Services, LLC #C-19-074b-08-27; with and initial two year term of August 27, 2019 through August 26, 2021 including HC sole option to extend 3 additional 1 year terms. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-71953 A. Requesting approval to submit grant applications for the development of Sunrise Park CRC, trail system, amphitheater, and playground: 1.) Game Time Playground Equipment; 2.) Knapp Community Care Foundation; 3.) Meadows Foundation; 4.) Moody Foundation; B. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-71962 Acceptance and approval of contract C-19-206-08-27 with Melden & Hunt, Inc. for the provision of "On-Call" Professional Surveyor Services (on an as-needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 4. 2. AI-71948 Acceptance and approval of contract C-19-205-08-27 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for the provision of "On-Call" Professional Surveyor Services (on an as-needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 4. 3. AI-71878 Acceptance and approval of final negotiated contract C-19-208-08-27 with Broaddus & Associates for the provision of "On-Call" Professional Construction Management Services (on an as-needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 4 E. Constables 1. AI-71955 Requesting authority to purchase two (2) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4x2 for Constable Pct.2 through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, Contract # 19-8F000 through awarded vendor, Lake County Chevrolet, Inc., in the amount of $67,878.20 through REQ# 00399311. 2. AI-71906 Requesting authority to purchase vehicles and equipment through our membership/participation for Constable Pct. 1 with BuyBoard thru the following; F. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-71940 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract (C-19-129-08-27) with H-E-B RXtra Advantage for "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department. G. WIC 1. AI-71982 Requesting approval of Program Letter of Agreement between Hidalgo County WIC Program and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine for the purpose of residency training at the Lactation Care Center RGV. 2. AI-71793 Presentation of the sole bid received from Kalifa's Western Wear Inc. for purpose of award and approval of Lease Agreement for the project titled: "Lease of Office Space for McAllen Area" - C-19-175-08-27 - for the Hidalgo County WIC Program including the execution of document. H. Tax Office 1. AI-71893 Approval to enter into an agreement with Canon Financial Services Inc., through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with Cooperative Contract (DIR-TSO-3101) for the Tax Assessor Dept. for the following requests: I. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-71901 Approval of "First Amendment" to contract C-17-148-05-16 with Dr. Justin Cerelli - Four Paws Animal Hospital to increase fees and replace the current Exhibit "B" with the revised Exhibit "B". 2. AI-71796 Requesting approval to purchase a total of (17) vehicles for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with the following purchasing cooperative: GoodBuy, contract # 19-8F000 thru awarded vendor Silsbee Ford, Inc. in the amount $541,458.50 to include applicable fees thru Req 399027. 3. AI-71801 Requesting approval to purchase a total of (44) vehicles for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative ESC #2: GoodBuy, contract # 19-8F000 thru awarded vendor Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount $1,365,334.85 to include applicable fees thru Req 399040. J. District Attorney 1. AI-71957 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a) (7) (a) proprietary software; b. Requesting approval to continue "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis for the HC District Attorney’s Office for three (3) years thru Account #424ZZZNWD from 09/01/2019 - 08/31/2022.
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. Pending and/or potential litigation C. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending 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. D. AI-71931 Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Veterans Services Officer E. AI-71770 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al F. AI-71870 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00080; Ruben Hernandez v Hidalgo County Texas & Elizardo Ramos G. AI-71902 CL-19-4378-E; Maria Isidra Perez et al v Hidalgo County H. AI-71833 Claim of Fernando Quiroz I. AI-71872 Claim of Delia Martinez
34. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-71932 Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Veterans Services Officer D. AI-71771 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al E. AI-71871 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00080; Ruben Hernandez v Hidalgo County Texas & Elizardo Ramos F. AI-71903 CL-19-4378-E; Maria Isidra Perez et al v Hidalgo County G. AI-71834 Claim of Fernando Quiroz H. AI-71873 Claim of Delia Martinez 38. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 71963 Discussion and Presentation of the Texas Water Development Board Public Workshop regarding Implementation of Flood Legislation from the 86th Texas Legislative Session. B. 71965 Discussion of Texas Water Development Board $2,000,000 grant pursuant to Rider No. 25 of the General Appropriations Act approved by the Texas Water Development Board on August 13, 2019. C. 71926 Discussion as it relates to the 2019 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Engineering Summer Interns. 6. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 71954 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Earnest Money Contract for Parcels 19 & 22 as it relates to the J-09 Drainage Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. 7. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 71970 Discussion and possible action to: (1) Accept quitclaim deeds for a tract of real property out of the Quail Hollow North Subdivision; and (2) Authorize a sanitary sewer easement to Avanti At Sienna Palms Legacy, LP over a tract of real property out of the Quail Hollow Subdivision subject to final legal review. 8. 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 or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or 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. 9. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 11. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 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. Presentation of Fund Information Report B. AI-71876 Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of June 2019. C. AI-71950 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. D. AI-71951 Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. AI-71977 2019 - Tax Office (1100) B. AI-71967 2019 - Emergency Management (1100) C. AI-71941 2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) D. AI-71946 2019 - IT COUNTYWIDE (1100) E. AI-71945 2019 - IT Department (1100 E-File Account) F. AI-71936 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) G. AI-71937 2019 - 332nd DC (1100) H. AI-71867 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) I. AI-71908 2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) J. AI-71917 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) K. AI-71922 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) L. AI-71918 2019 - JP 1-2 (1100) M. AI-71886 2019 - D.A. ASU (1281) N. AI-71888 2019 - D.A. CJD DVU (1281): O. AI-71890 2019 - District Clerk (1100) P. AI-71866 2019 - JP 2,1 (1100) Q. AI-71883 2019 - CCL#8 (1100) R. AI-71952 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM S. AI-71884 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept / Clinics (1100) T. AI-71907 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / MAC (1293) U. AI-71919 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. ADM (1293) V. AI-71882 2019- Health & Human Services (1100) W. AI-71879 2019 - Constable Pct 5 (1100) X. AI-71881 2019 - Auditor's Office (1100) Y. AI-71877 2019 - Purchasing (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. AI-71984 FACILITIES MGMT-REPAIR & MAINT SRV(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt in the amount of $202,701.00 to begin the process of remediation the old youth village facility in weslaco and to gather supplies to connect the existing generator from constable pct 1 to potable tax office building. B. AI-71974 Jail (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.- Contingency to Jail-General supplies, Room & Board, Repair & Maint Srv in the amount of $480,000.00 Funds needed for year end operations and to cover current actual expenditures through year end C. AI-71979 FAC MGMT-OLD JAIL SITE PRKNG LOT-IMPROV(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to FAC MGMT-OLD JAIL SITE PRKNG LOT-IMPROVin the amount of $41,889.16 to cover negative balance. D. AI-71981 Public Defense(1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public defense- Legal Srv in the amount of $200,000.00 to cover current actual expenditures through year end. E. AI-71985 General Litigation (1100): Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Insurance to General Litigation Acct. in the amount of $53,000.00 F. AI-71971 449TH DC (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to 449TH DC-General supplies in the amount of $2200.00 For the purchase of a portable interpretation system. G. AI-71973 Sheriff (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Sheriff-General supplies in the amount of $120,000.00 Funds Needed for the purchase of bullet proof vest and tough books H. AI-71969 Human Resources (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Human Resources-General Supplies in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purchase of Employee ID badges 5. Planning Department: A. AI-71900 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) B. AI-71956 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Jessup’s Subdivision Lot 4 Block 2 (Pct. 1) (Bluebonnet Street & Mesquite Street) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line east of Bluebonnet Street. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Bluebonnet Street. b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 6.0 acres being the West ½ of Lot 12, East 1.0 acres of Lot 13, Blk. 41 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Davis Road & Cesar Chavez Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south of Davis Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Davis Road. c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 4.0 acre tract of land out of Lot 7 Blk. 90 Las Mestenas Ranch Subdivision; Proposed NM Subdivision (Pct. 4) (North 3rd Street & Davis Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of 3rd Street. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring 3rd Street. d. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District Legal Description: Lot 18 Blk. 18 Texas Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road & 8 Mile Line) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line east of Western Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Western Road. e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 3.56 acre tract of land out of Lot 46-3, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Los Ebanos Road & Mile 6 ½ Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line west of Los Ebanos Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Los Ebanos Road. f. Applicant: United Contracting, Inc. Legal Description: 28.55 acre tract of land out of Farm Tract 216, West and Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed Midway Country Estates Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 10” water line north of Mile 10 North Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 10 North Road. g. Applicant: Cattle Enterprises, LLC. Legal Description: 2.380 acre tract of land out of the south west 10.00 acres of Lot 417 John H. Shary Subdivision; Proposed Ruben Valdez Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Taylor Road & Mile 5 Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line west of Taylor Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 5/8” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Taylor Road. 6. County Treasurer: A. AI-71935 Approval of the Hidalgo County 2019 2nd Quarter Investment Report. 7. Monthly Fee Reports: A. AI-71748 District Clerk Office July 2019 Fee Monthly Report $447,614.71 8. County Judge's Office: A. AI-71976 Proclamation Declaring September 25, 2019 as National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. 9. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. AI-71746 Requesting approval to pay 2019-2020 membership dues to the Government Finance Officer's Association in the amount of $1,775.00 for Mrs. Maria A. Duran, CPA, County Auditor, Ms. Linda C. Fong, First Asst. Auditor, Ms. Marcela Luna, Dir. of Finance, Ms. Leticia Chavez, Dir. of Audit Division, Ms. Deborah Fischer, Grants Accounting Supervisor and Ms. Nereyda Gonzalez, Financial Accounting Supervisor; with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. B. AI-71774 JP Pct 2 Pl 2: Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the South Texas Justice of the Peace and Constables Association for Judge Jaime Jerry Munoz, in the amount of $250.00 (Requisition #399364). 10. Headstart: A. AI-71818 Approval of Monthly Special Services Reports: June/July B. AI-71819 Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports: June/July C. AI-71820 CIRCLE Progress Monitoring Assessment Wave 3 Post Assessment Results (English and Spanish) D. AI-71816 Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Reports: June/July E. AI-71815 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports: June and July 11. Budget & Management: A. Interfund transfers: 1. AI-71980 TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Prj-Ph II (1315): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hidalgo CRC Youth Facility Project (Fund 1353) to TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Prj Ph II (fund 1315) in the amount of $80,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 12. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRANET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. AI-71921 1. Requesting approval of Change Order Nos. 3 through 7 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 - Regional Linear Park Project - Section 2 (from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road) as recommended by project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E.; 2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee: Armando Garza Jr., 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 for Contract# C-18-199-02-12 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, for the Precinct 2 Regional Linear Park Project- Section 2 from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Rd. B. AI-71858 Approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (provided in current contract E-18-116-07-31), for the purpose of "Purchase of Sand & Bedding Material" for Hidalgo County, under same rates, terms and conditions with Terra Firma Materials, LLC while the procurement process is completed. C. AI-71856 County Wide: Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for - “Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment” RFB 2019-180-MEG including the readvertising when/if required. D. AI-71358 1. Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet for Construction Building Material & related Supplies with authority to re-advertise when/if required; 2. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension at the same rates, terms and conditions for "Hidalgo County Construction Building Materials and Related Supplies"contract #E-19-044-02-26-with Matts Building Materials, Inc. while procurement process is completed and processed (commencing 09-28-19 thru11-27- 19). E. AI-71830 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet as attached hereto for Project No./Title: #2019-212-09-18-HGO - Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 - Pit Run Caliche Base including the re-advertisement of the project if/when required/necessay. F. AI-71766 Approval of Change Order #3 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] reflecting an extension of the construction days from 32 days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.] in receiving ordered equipment required in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document. G. AI-71791 Safety Division: 1). Pursuant to TX LGC 263.151, requesting approval to declare uniform shirts, described in attachment herein, as "Salvage". 2). Requesting approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental shirts in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo. H. AI-71797 389th District Court: Approval to enter into a 48-month capital lease agreement for one copier with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba Ricoh USA through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with DIR Contract #TSO-3041 thru requisition 398776 in the amount $ 136.90/month. I. AI-71869 The Hidalgo County Purchasing Department requests approval to remove the following Hidalgo County fixed assets as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto from their current inventory list. J. AI-71750 Clarifications and/or Corrections on action was taken by HCCC at the following meeting dates/agenda items: 1. 06/18/19 under R-AI-70743 (60 days grace period extension) to correct Contract # from E-18-084a-04-03 to E-18-084a-03-27; 2. pursuant to Item #1 herein, correction on the term of agreement for CC 07/30/19- R/AI #-70634 to reflect commencement date from 08-27-19 to 08/26/19. K. AI-71755 Approval of the addition/deletion of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County Head start Program - fuel card 2. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - delete fuel card user 3. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - add fuel card users
Consent Agenda Items 3M, 3N & 5B1G
3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: M. 71886 2019 - D.A. ASU (1281) N. 71888 2019 - D.A. CJD DVU (1281): 5. Planning Department: B. 71956 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS g. Applicant: Cattle Enterprises, LLC. Legal Description: 2.380 acre tract of land out of the south west 10.00 acres of Lot 417 John H. Shary Subdivision; Proposed Ruben Valdez Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Taylor Road & Mile 5 Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line west of Taylor Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 5/8” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Taylor Road.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-71822 Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. B. AI-71821 Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September as Hunger Action Month.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-71966 Resolution to rename the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Substation (Weslaco, Tx.) to "Benito E. Bravo Substation".
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: B. AI-71904 Resolution in honor of Mr. Jerry Bell.
District Attorney's Office: A. AI-71920 DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281): Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596401 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). B. AI-71760 DA's - State Supplement (1281): 1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2019-2020 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00 (09/01/2019 to 08/31/2020). 2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019-2020 D.A. State Supplement Grant in the amount of $22,500.00 and appropriation of same. C. AI-71764 Border Prosecution Unit/BPU (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for three (3) Assistant District Attorneys, one (1) Investigator and one (1) Administrative Assistant being paid by the Border Prosecution Unit grant pending the award of the 2019-2020 grant. D. AI-71768 Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant/DVSP (1281): Approval to continue the payment of salaries for one (1) Assistant District Attorney, one (1) Advocate and one (1) Administrative Assistant currently being paid by the DVSP grant pending the award of the 2019-2020 grant. E. AI-71845 DA's Office - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281): Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney to sign the FY 2017 and 2018 "Certification of Compliance" as required by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program application.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-71924 HIDTA (1291): Authorization to submit the reprogram request to move FY17 grant funds from personnel, OT, and Fringes to services in order to expend remaining grant funds and approval of intradepartmental (line-item) transfer. B. AI-71916 Authorization and approval to submit grant extension request #3 for period from 01/01/2017 - 8/30/2019 to 01/01/2017 - 09/30/2019 on award no. G17SS0002A between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President-Office of National Drug Control Policy (HIDTA Task Force).
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. AI-71925 Approval to select names for the 2019 Grievance Committee, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 152.015.
County Treasurer - Lita Leo: A. AI-71933 Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Treasurer to sign any and all documents of the Lone Star National Bank Treasury Management Service Agreement.
Constable Pct. #1: A. AI-71812 Constable Pct. #1 - TTBH-Security (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (Security). 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and Conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $71,309.00 and appropriation of the same. B. AI-71810 Constable Pct. #1 - TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and Conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $233,027.00 and appropriation of the same. C. AI-71839 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Olga Maldonado as Reserve Deputies Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012 D. AI-71887 1. Approval of resolution to retire K-9 "Zander" from his service to Hidalgo County and, upon its retirement, for the ownership transfer of K-9 "Zander" to Deputy Jorge A. Salazar. 2. Approval of affidavit and receipt agreement. 3. Approval to declare surplus and remove from County Inventory list County Asset # 77641 due to inability to perform duties, after removal from Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Office service.
Constable Pct. #2: A. AI-71663 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-JII (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $77,676.00 and appropriation of the same. B. AI-71662 Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH (1285): 1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 2. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and Conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $233,027.00 and appropriation of the same. C. AI-71777 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Dixie Ann Lopez as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. D. AI-71868 Constable Pct. #2: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jennifer Rosillo as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. #2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Constable Pct. #3: A. AI-71942 Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for Hidalgo County, on behalf of the Constable Precinct 3 Office, and Texas A&M-Kingsville, on behalf of its Police Department to commence upon court approval date and will remain in effect for five years unless sooner terminated pursuant to section 25 or extended by written agreement of the parties with authority for County Judge, as authorized official,to sign Interlocal Agreement and related documents. B. AI-71947 Discussion, consideration, and approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas A&M-Kingsville's terms and conditions for hours worked by deputy constables in accordance with Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules. C. AI-71975 Constable Pct. 3 - STOP Truancy (1285) 1. Approval of Certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor. 2. Approval of appropriation of funds for FY2020.
Constable Pct. #4: A. AI-71726 Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH - JII (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $77,676.00 and appropriation of the same. B. AI-71727 Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH-Security (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $71,309.00 and appropriation of the same. C. AI-71728 Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $155,352.00 and appropriation of the same.
Constable Pct. #5: A. AI-71880 Constable Pct. 5 - JII (1285): 1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 5 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. 2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions. 3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $155,352.00 and appropriation of the same. 5. Approval of the following personnel action, effection 09/01/2019:
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-71930 Discussion, consideration and action regarding implementation of new and updated motor vehicle tax forms
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. AI-71968 1. Requesting authorization and approval of a Wastewater Service Agreement with the City of Edinburg for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Subdivision located on 100 North Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539. 2. Requesting authorization and approval of a Water Service Agreement with the City of Edinburg for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Subdivision located on 100 North Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539. C. AI-71757 1. Discussion, consideration and action on Border Trade Alliance 2019 membership dues 2. Discussion, consideration and action to pay membership dues for 2019-2020 in the amount of $10,000.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor 3. Discussion, consideration and action nominating a member to the Border Trade Alliance Board of Directors and designating a proxy. D. AI-71885 Approval to accept settlement check from Auto Club County Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $1,253.83 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Safety Division)
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-71914 Pct. 2 Parks (1100): Approval to create one (1) regular full time Athletic Trainer position, slot no. 122-008-0-059 at Grade 09 effective next full pay period. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. C. AI-71939 Criminal DA (1100)/CJD-DVSP (1281)/CJD-VAP (1281): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/02/2019: Criminal District Attorney (1100)/ DA CCP59 (1223)/ DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225)/ DA Bond Forfeiture Commissions (1100): 2. Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0101, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval. D. AI-71944 Tax Office (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 09/02/2019: E. AI-71961 Health Department ADM (1293): Approval to create one Temporary Full-Time position for 16 weeks beginning 09/16/2019 and ending 12/31/2019:
Urban County: A. AI-71778 Appointment of five (5) Board of Directors to Hidalgo Housing Finance Corporation to replace: B. AI-71752 Requesting action to correct the base bid submitted by Diamond Eight Industries, LLC total from $278,550.00 to $278,658.00, due to contractor’s mathematical error. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Diamond Eight Industries, LLC in the amount of $278,658.00. UCP Funds from FYs 2017 & 2018 from San Juan Street Improvements line item will be utilized. C. AI-71790 Requesting approval to re-certify Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2019 HOME/CHDO agreement for Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. D. AI-71792 Requesting approval to re-certify Proyecto Azteca, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2019 HOME/CHDO agreement for Proyecto Azteca, Inc. E. AI-71912 Subject to compliance with HB 1295 requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for professional services (Construction Material Testing Services) with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $32,383.19 utilizing City of Weslaco CDBG FY 31 (2018) Water/Sewer Improvements Funding.
Health & Human Services Department: A. AI-71892 Requesting approval to accept the additional funds in the amount of $12,632.00 to be added to the existing CPS/HAZARDS grant program for Fiscal Year 20. The additional funds require a local match amount of $1,264.00. B. AI-71897 1. Requesting approval to accept the Amendment from Molina Healthcare of Texas. The purpose of the Amendment is to amend certain contractual language as set forth in the Provider Services Agreement. 2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Amendment. C. AI-71692 Discussion to increase the Health & Human Services Funeral Assistance Pauper Burial voucher for qualified applicants. Approval to increase voucher for children and adults from $500.00 to $1,000.00 effective 9/1/19 Approval to increase voucher for infants from $300.00 to $500.00 effective 9/1/19 D. Indigent Health Care Program: 1. AI-71783 A. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program - Level 2 Program income standard at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/19 to 8/31/20. B. Discussion and approval of funding source for CIHCP Level - 2 Program. 2. AI-71817 Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/19 to 8/31/20.
Head Start Program: A. AI-71814 Discussion/Approval of the 2019-2020 Area Distribution
Adult Probation: A. AI-71855 Adult Probation - DWI (1289) 1. June 2019 Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,182.00 and appropriation of same. 2. July 2019 Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $3,123.00 and appropriation of same.
Community Service Agency: A. AI-71899 Requesting approval to correct required county match amounts approved by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2019 AI 69402 as follows: B. AI-71898 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on amendment to the FY 2019 Community Service Block Grant contract No. 61170002636 for program year 2019, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. C. AI-71895 Discussion, consideration anc action to recommend approval on contract amendment for Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) PY 2019 and Contract Number 58190002984 resulting in $145,239.00 additional funds.
IT Department: A. AI-71905 Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless devices with service, change the name and change wireless service plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Auditor's Office: A. AI-71960 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 the fiscal year 2019 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
Planning Department: A. AI-71959 1. PIPELINE AND UTLITY PERMITS a. Applicant: Manuel Chapa Legal Description: 58.65 acre tract of land situated in Nicholas Zamora Survey, A-76 Porcion 48; Proposed Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase II (Pct. 3) (Abram Road & 3 Mile Line) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: N/A Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” RCP storm sewer line open cut crossing 3 Mile Line and one 48” RCP storm sewer line open cut crossing Abram Road. B. AI-71910 1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request a. Lockheart Subdivision- Pct.1 (Juan Raul Palomares Jr.) (Martin Mora Road & Orlando Tijerina Road) No. of Lots: 2 Single Family Flood Zone: X Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Martin Morales Road side ditch. ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco. Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s. Paved: Yes, Martin Morales Road is paved. 2. Preliminary Approval a. Valle Mesa Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & F.M. 493) No. of Lots: 65 Single Family 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 Paved: Yes, Mile 13 ½ North Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. 3. Final Approval a. Replat of La Palmilla Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 4 (VDC La Palmilla L.P.) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road) No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family Flood Zone: B Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer pipe system discharging to a detention pond draining out to 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, Alberta Road is paved. 4.a. Pct. 1- Appointment of Member to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment b. County Judge- Appointment of Member to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment C. AI-71911 Requesting approval to reimburse Rogelio Cantu, Planning Inspector III, the amount of $40.30 for fuel purchase (vehicle Asset #69543-Unit 84) due to Hidalgo County fuel card not working properly, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-71775 Pct. 1 (1351): Requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 74 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-71943 Requesting approval for Commissioner Pct. 3 to sign and submit application for the use of Mission CISD Facility to host a public hearing and subject to legal approval.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: A. AI-71875 Requesting approval for the RGV Food Bank Distribution to use the San Carlos Endowment Center Community/Cultural Rooms (including the parking lot area) at Precinct 4 on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 9 am-12 pm.
Budget & Management: A. AI-71913 Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)/Rd Maintenance (1200): Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective next full pay period: B. AI-71874 Adult Probation: 1. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 2. Approval of interfund/appropriation of funds.
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. AI-71934 Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court direction and action with the following Options in connection with the Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and Fines [current agreement expires 10/05/2019]: A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC §262.024 (a)(4), a professional service; B. Pursuant to demonstrated competence under the Professional Service Procurement Act, LGC Code §2254.003, approval to contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for the purpose of "Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and Fines" for Hidalgo County commencing October 6, 2019 with final document approved as to form by Hidalgo County DA-Civil Section and for acceptance and approval on CC Meeting of 9-03-19; OR C. Authority to advertise a Request for Proposal with Qualifications for the engagement and contracting of a law firm for "Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and Fines" for Hidalgo County, including approval of basic draft scope of services, requirements, evaluation and criteria used in the last solicitation with packet subject to legal counsel, HC DA/Civil Section review and approval of same, with the following timeline: 1. 1st Advertisement: 08/31/2019 2. 2nd Advertisement: 09/07/2019 3. Acceptance of RFP on Monday, 09/16/2019 4. Send Evaluation Committee all responses on Tuesday, 09/17/2019 with deadline for return of scoring sheets on Friday, 09/20/2019; 5. Presentation of scoring grid for ranking on CC meeting of 09/24/2019 w/authority to negotiate a contract; 6. Present negotiated contract to CC for action/execution of same at meeting of 10/01/2019. D. Appoint an evaluation committee to score/grade the RFP responses received/accepted for Collection of Delinquent Court Costs, Fees, and, Fines on 09/16/2019. 2. AI-71958 A. Action to nominate at least 3 engineering firms from HC approved "Pool" of Engineerx for the purpose of evaluating in connection with Technical Advisory Committee Representation on the New RGV-MPO; Others: B. Action to appoint/designate/name Evaluator(s) to grade/score the nominated firms with CC option to impose a deadline for the submission of evaluation sheets of 3. AI-71923 Requesting approval of amendment no. 4 of Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council in connection with shuttle services, [CC - 07/31/18 R/Al #65904) provided thru Valley Metro pending final review and approval as to legal form by HC District Attorney's-Civil Litigation Section. 4. AI-71603 Presentation of qualified vendor submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award and approval of the contract # C-19-101-08-27 to Frontera Materials, Inc. for: Hidalgo County “Flex Base Material (Crushed Caliche) and subject to final legal approval as to form. B. County Judge's Office 1. AI-71765 Accept and award finalized negotiated agreements/contracts to the ranked vendors [CC 06-18-19] for project pre-positioned Debris Removal & Disposal Services to the following: A. Primary - Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.; #C-19-074-08-27; B. Secondary -CrowderGulf, LLC; #C-19-074a-08-27; and, C. Tertiary - DRC Emergency Services, LLC #C-19-074b-08-27; with and initial two year term of August 27, 2019 through August 26, 2021 including HC sole option to extend 3 additional 1 year terms. C. Pct. 1 1. AI-71953 A. Requesting approval to submit grant applications for the development of Sunrise Park CRC, trail system, amphitheater, and playground: 1.) Game Time Playground Equipment; 2.) Knapp Community Care Foundation; 3.) Meadows Foundation; 4.) Moody Foundation; B. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents. D. Pct. 4 1. AI-71962 Acceptance and approval of contract C-19-206-08-27 with Melden & Hunt, Inc. for the provision of "On-Call" Professional Surveyor Services (on an as-needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 4. 2. AI-71948 Acceptance and approval of contract C-19-205-08-27 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for the provision of "On-Call" Professional Surveyor Services (on an as-needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 4. 3. AI-71878 Acceptance and approval of final negotiated contract C-19-208-08-27 with Broaddus & Associates for the provision of "On-Call" Professional Construction Management Services (on an as-needed basis) for projects located in Precinct No. 4 E. Constables 1. AI-71955 Requesting authority to purchase two (2) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4x2 for Constable Pct.2 through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, Contract # 19-8F000 through awarded vendor, Lake County Chevrolet, Inc., in the amount of $67,878.20 through REQ# 00399311. 2. AI-71906 Requesting authority to purchase vehicles and equipment through our membership/participation for Constable Pct. 1 with BuyBoard thru the following; F. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-71940 Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract (C-19-129-08-27) with H-E-B RXtra Advantage for "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department. G. WIC 1. AI-71982 Requesting approval of Program Letter of Agreement between Hidalgo County WIC Program and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine for the purpose of residency training at the Lactation Care Center RGV. 2. AI-71793 Presentation of the sole bid received from Kalifa's Western Wear Inc. for purpose of award and approval of Lease Agreement for the project titled: "Lease of Office Space for McAllen Area" - C-19-175-08-27 - for the Hidalgo County WIC Program including the execution of document. H. Tax Office 1. AI-71893 Approval to enter into an agreement with Canon Financial Services Inc., through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with Cooperative Contract (DIR-TSO-3101) for the Tax Assessor Dept. for the following requests: I. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-71901 Approval of "First Amendment" to contract C-17-148-05-16 with Dr. Justin Cerelli - Four Paws Animal Hospital to increase fees and replace the current Exhibit "B" with the revised Exhibit "B". 2. AI-71796 Requesting approval to purchase a total of (17) vehicles for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with the following purchasing cooperative: GoodBuy, contract # 19-8F000 thru awarded vendor Silsbee Ford, Inc. in the amount $541,458.50 to include applicable fees thru Req 399027. 3. AI-71801 Requesting approval to purchase a total of (44) vehicles for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative ESC #2: GoodBuy, contract # 19-8F000 thru awarded vendor Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount $1,365,334.85 to include applicable fees thru Req 399040. J. District Attorney 1. AI-71957 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a) (7) (a) proprietary software; b. Requesting approval to continue "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis for the HC District Attorney’s Office for three (3) years thru Account #424ZZZNWD from 09/01/2019 - 08/31/2022.
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. Pending and/or potential litigation C. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending 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. D. AI-71931 Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Veterans Services Officer E. AI-71770 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al F. AI-71870 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00080; Ruben Hernandez v Hidalgo County Texas & Elizardo Ramos G. AI-71902 CL-19-4378-E; Maria Isidra Perez et al v Hidalgo County H. AI-71833 Claim of Fernando Quiroz I. AI-71872 Claim of Delia Martinez
34. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-71932 Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment of Veterans Services Officer D. AI-71771 Civil Action No. 7:19-cv-00153; Viviana Bautista, et al v Hidalgo County, et al E. AI-71871 Cause No. 7:18-cv-00080; Ruben Hernandez v Hidalgo County Texas & Elizardo Ramos F. AI-71903 CL-19-4378-E; Maria Isidra Perez et al v Hidalgo County G. AI-71834 Claim of Fernando Quiroz H. AI-71873 Claim of Delia Martinez 38. Adjourn