2. ALL ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE HEARD COLLECTIVELY UNLESS OPPOSITION IS PRESENTED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTESTED ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED, DISCUSSED, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN SEPARATELY. A. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP FOR DUES ASSOCIATED WITH 2015 ALLIANCE FOR I-69 MEMBERSHIP. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE AND CODE POLICY REVIEW. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) C. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN ADVERTISING AGREEMENT WITH RIO GRANDE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP PUBLISHING A DIVISION OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. TO INCLUDE THE CAMERON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES IN THE 2015 RIO GRANDE VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND POSSESSION FOR PARCEL 2 FOR THE LINE 20 ROAD PROJECT. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND POSSESSION FOR PARCEL 4 FOR THE LINE 20 ROAD PROJECT. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) G. CONSIDERATION AND ACTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FRED LUIS KOWALSKI DEPUTY CONSTABLE FOR PRECINCT 2 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO APPOINT THE DEPUTY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY HANDLE THE BUSINESS OF THE CONSTABLE'S OFFICE THAT ORIGINATES IN THE CONSTABLE'S PRECINCT. (AFJ-ADM1NISTRATIVE SERVICES) H. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A CREDIT APPLICATION FOR MONTGOMERY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, LLC. (AFJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) K. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PROCESS PAYMENT TO GUILLERMO CANTU IN THE AMOUNT OF $3000.00 AND CHARGED TO FUND 220 OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY (ONDCP). (MG-AUDITOR) L. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM JULY 15, 2015 TO JULY 15, 2016 FOR PROVIDING WATER AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE GARRETT-DOAN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PCT. 4. (EH-CCDoT ENG) M. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM MAY 19, 2015 TO MAY 19, 2016 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) TO SERVE LAS YESCAS SUBDIVISION II, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) N. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR VILLANUEVA GARDEN SUBDIVISION BEING 5.00 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF BLOCK EIGHTEEN-B (18-B) OUT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS EIGHTEEN (18), TWENTY-TWO (22) AND PART OF BLOCK NINETEEN (19), EL JARDIN SUBDIVISION, IN SHARE 32, ESPIRITU SANTO GRANT, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 4, PAGE 52, MAP RECORDS OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, PCT. 1. (EH-CCDoT ENG) R. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE 4 SAFARILAND/KONA PATROL BICYCLES AND EQUIPMENT FROM GT DISTRIBUTORS BUYBOARD CONTRACT 432-13 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,688.29. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4) S. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (CRD-CONSTABLE PCT. 5) T. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION (TWC) IN ORDER TO OBTAIN INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION AND ASSIST WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS. THE DATA SHARING AGREEMENT BEGINS JULY 1, 2015 AT RATE OF $ 1,500.00. (LVS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) U. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE DISTRICT CLERK'S MAY 2015 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COLLECTION REPORTS. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK) Y. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF THE HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM (HPP). (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) Z. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH FOR TITLE V CHILD HEALTH SERVICES. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) AA. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR SPECIALIZED HEALTH SERVICES/CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM SERVICES. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) BB. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO CARRY OUT THE FY2016 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORK PLAN FOR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) CC. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD LETTER AMENDMENT NO. 3 FROM THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR CAMERON COUNTY COASTAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CIAP) ADOLPH THOMAE SHORELINE RESTORATION PHASE 3; AWARD NO. F12AF01070. (JEV-PARKS) DD. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID NO. 1340-141516 FOR LEASE OF BEACH RENTAL CONCESSION LOCATED AT COUNTY BEACH ACCESS AREAS: ACCESS NO. 4, ACCESS NO. 5 (E.K. ATWOOD PARK), ACCESS NO. 6 (LOCATION NO. 14, 15, 16) SUBJECT TO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND FINAL APPROVAL BY THE CAMERON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT. (JEV-PARKS) EE. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A TIME EXTENSION AMENDMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (TDA) CONTRACT TO COMPLETE THE WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NORTH CAMERON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713107). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) FF. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD LOW BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $263,004.67 TO MOR-WIL, LLC FOR RESIDENTIAL SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS IN SAN VICENTE COLONIA, IN THE EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713025). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) GG. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN A 0.050 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN AND BEING PART OF LOT 20, BLOCK 2, OF LOS RANCHITOS SUBDIVISION SECTION II-SOUTH, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN CABINET 1, SLOT 1244-B OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) HH. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH H20 CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DRAIN "A" WIDENING DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 (GLO CONTRACT NO. 12-361-000-6127). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) II. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF 2015 ANNUAL STREETLIGHT ENERGY SERVICE AND UTILITY BILLING COST RATE OF $56.53 FOR EL RANCHITO NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH INCLUDES ENCANTADA SUBDIVISION, ESPARZA SUBDIVISION 2, AND ISMAEL MONTALVO SUBDIVISION NO. 2. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) JJ. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF 2015 ANNUAL STREETLIGHT ENERGY SERVICE AND UTILITY BILLING COST RATE OF $52.10 FOR LUZ DEL CIELO SUBDIVISION SECTION 3, PHASE 1-2 AND MILITARY SOUTH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 AND III. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) MM. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF THE COUNTY OF CAMERON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (TXCDBG) 2015-2016 COLONIA FUND: CONSTRUCTION (CFC) APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON BEHALF OF THE BROWNSVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (BPUB); AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO ACT AS THE COUNTY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) NN. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF CAMERON COUNTY AUTHORITY AN ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (SUBJECT TO 53.5) FORM 3 FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CAMERON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY UNITS: HAWKINS IN LA FERIA, SCATTERED STRUCTURES IN LA FERIA, LA CASA GRANDE I AND II IN HARLINGEN, LAS PALMAS HOUSING IN LOS FRESNOS, LEON GARDENS I AND II IN BROWNSVILLE, AND EBONY ESTATES IN BROWNSVILLE. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) OO. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE FOLLOWING BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S: (MF-PURCHASING) a. SOIL & MATERIAL TESTING - ANNUAL RFQ NO. 1724 b. LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (INFIRMARY/HEALTH/JUVENILE) - ANNUAL RFP NO. 1475-2 c. FUEL: GASOLINE & DIESEL COUNTY & STORE SITES - ANNUAL BID NO. 2280-1 PP. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR: (MF-PURCHASING) a. VOTING SUPPLIES - ANNUAL BID NO. 2680 (ELECTIONS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE) QQ. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR THE FOLLOWING: (MF-PURCHASING) a. HURRICANE (PRE-POSITIONED) RENTAL OF VACUUM WATER TRUCKS - ANNUAL BID NO. 1452A5 (MO-VAC) RR. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR THE FOLLOWING: (MF-PURCHASING) a. VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS & PAINTING - ANNUAL BID #1948 (JAIME RODRIGUEZ PAINT & BODY) SS. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADD TO EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR THE FOLLOWING RFQ (DANNY VILLARREAL NON SCORING LIASON - COUNTY'S ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGER): (MF-PURCHASING) a. ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES - CAMERON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS PRECINCT BUILDINGS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE BUILDING, PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFICE - RFQ NO. 150602 TT. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UPGRADE ONE (1) CELL PHONE FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. (AS PER TDIR CONTRACT DIR-SDD-1777). (OL-SHERIFF) UU. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT NUMBER PCA-77-5163 IX VIA REGION III INTERLOCAL COOP WITH HUNT AND ASSOCIATES INC. FOR CARRIZALES/RUCKER DETENTION CENTER MUFFIN MUNCHER PROJECT (MAIN SEWER WASTE GRINDER). (OL-SHERIFF) VV. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REFUND TAXES ON CORRECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CHANGES AS AUTHORIZED BY CAMERON APPRAISAL DISTRICT AS PER SECTION 42.41 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE (CHANGE VALUE-AGREED JUDGMENT). (TY-TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR) a. DEBRA REYNOLDS CLARK, ULA TAX DEPARTMENT 00-0100-7000-1616-07 $19,672.94 CHANGE VALUE-AGREED JUDGMENT FOR TAX YEAR 2012. b. DEBRA REYNOLDS CLARK, ULA TAX DEPARTMENT 00-0100-7000-1616-07 $4,326.43 CHANGE VALUE-AGREED JUDGMENT FOR TAX YEAR 2013. c. DEBRA REYNOLDS CLARK, ULA TAX DEPARTMENT 00-0100-7000-1616-07 $22,671.13 CHANGE VALUE AGREED JUDGMENT FOR TAX YEAR 2014 WW. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY AS PER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 2256. (DAB-TREASURER) XX. CCDoT ENGINEERING OFFICE STAFF (I): ASSISTANT ENGINEER ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ AND COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 DAVID A. GARZA AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 RAUL GOMEZ, III TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/3 TO 8/6/15 TO ATTEND THE STORMCON 2015 NORTH AMERICAN SURFACE WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE AND EXPO. YY. COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 OFFICE STAFF (1): ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RAUL GOMEZ TO TRAVEL TO LAREDO, TEXAS ON 6/25 TO 6/26/15 TO MEET WITH THE MAYOR AND CITY MANGER OF LAREDO TO DISCUSS THE ESTUARY PROGRAM AS WELL AS VIEW ILLICIT CONNECTION DEMONSTRATION. ZZ. COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE STAFF (1): ASSISTANT AUDITOR MARTHA GARCIA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/4 TO 8/7/15 TO ATTEND THE STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE 2015 AUDIT CONFERENCE. AAA. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR REMI GARZA AND OFFICE STAFF (5): CHIEF DEPUTY NORMA CARRILLO, GIS SUPERVISOR JOSE A (FRED) GARZA, III, PROGRAMMER ANALYST MARTHA JO ABREGO, INFORMATION SYSTEMS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT MARY D. VASQUEZ AND VOTER REGISTRATION CLERK MARIBEL DIAZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/30 TO 9/3/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE 33Kn ANNUAL ELECTION LAW SEMINAR. BBB. EXTENSION OFFICE STAFF (1): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - COASTAL & MARINE RESOURCES TONY REISINGER TRAVELED TO ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS ON 6/11 TO 6/12/15 TO REPRESENT SEA GRANT CONDUCTING CREW TRAININGS FOR TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES COMPLIANCE ABOARD SHRIMP VESSELS. CCC. HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICE STAFF (1): OPERATIONS DIRECTOR PEDRO HINOJOSA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/14/15 TO ATTEND THE UNIFORM GRANTS GUIDANCE TRAINING. DDD. HEALTH DEPARTMENT INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO AND OFFICE STAFF (1): CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR ALBERTO PEREZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/16 TO 7/1715 TO ATTEND THE TITLE X QUARTERLY PROVIDER MEETING. EEE. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-1 JUDGE LINDA SALAZAR AND OFFICE STAFF (3): COURT ADMINISTRATOR ANA SANCHEZ, COURT COORDINATOR CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ AND COURT CLERK DIAMANTINA ALVARADO TO TRAVEL TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS ON 8/24/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS JUSTICE COURT TRAINING CENTER 2015 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WORKSHOP. FFF. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (2): PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR LAURA TORRES AND AREA SUPERVISOR GUADALUPE FUENTES TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/5 TO 8/7/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 341 STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEETING. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) GGG. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (2): INVESTIGATOR GILBERT CISNEROS AND CHRIS DE LA GARZA TO TRAVEL TO EDINBURG, TEXAS ON 7/20 TO 7/21/15 TO ATTEND THE SOUTH TEXAS HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) TRAINING. HHH. EXTENSION OFFICE STAFF (1): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - COASTAL & MARINE RESOURCES TONY REISINGER TRAVELED TO ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS ON 6/11 TO 6/12/15 TO REPRESENT SEA GRANT CONDUCTING CREW TRAININGS FOR TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICE COMPLIANCE ABOARD SHRIMP VESSELS. III. EXTENSION AGENT DR. ENRIQUE PEREZ AND OFFICE STAFF (4): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT HORTICULTURE JENNIFER HERRERA, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - 4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MARCO PONCE, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - COASTAL & MARINE RESOURCES TONY REISINGER, AND COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE LILIAN MEZQUIDA, TO TRAVEL TO PLEASANTON, TEXAS ON 7/9/15 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISTRICT 12 4-H RECORD BOOK JUDGING.
Consideration of Consent Agenda Items
F. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE WITHOUT A PURCHASE ORDER TO PUMP WATER FROM FLOODED SUBDIVISION. (DAG-COUNTY JUDGE) J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CAS QUOTE NO. 2015-075-OOR UTILIZING INTERLOCAL CO-OP PURCHASING AGREEMENT (T.l.P.S. NO. 2042414) TO REPLACE FLOORING AT THE JUDICIAL BUILDING. (AFJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) 0. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO USE AUDIO VISUAL AIDS FOR THE JUDICIAL BUILDING AUDIO REPAIRS UTILIZING BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 482-15. (JR-COMPUTER CENTER) P. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A 2015 CHEVY TAHOE FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET USING BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 430-13 FOR THE CONSTABLE PCT. 2 DEPARTMENT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) Q. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR THE USE OF A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE (VIN #1GYFK63857R243070) BY THE CAMERON COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT. 2 DEPARTMENT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) V. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION AND RE-QUALIFICATION OF TLC ENGINEERING. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) W. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION OF AMBIOTEC ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) X. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION OF NAISMITH ENGINEERING. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) KK. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CAMERON COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY TO INSTALL FORTY-EIGHT (48), 250 WATT, STREETLIGHTS IN EL RANCHITO NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH INCLUDES ENCANTADA SUBDIVISION, ESPARZA SUBDIVISION NO. 2, AND ISMAEL MONTALVO SUBDIVISION NO. 2. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) LL. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CAMERON COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY TO INSTALL TWENTY-SIX (26), 250 WATT, STREETLIGHTS IN LUZ DEL CIELO SUBDIVISION SECTION 3, PHASE 1-2 AND MILITARY SOUTH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 AND III. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMPENSATION AND EQUALIZATION TO CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS LEVEL FOR COUNTY COURT AT LAW COORDINATORS AND COURT ADMINISTRATORS FOR COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1, 2 AND 3. (AM/DG- JUDGES)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMPENSATION FOR TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AND DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE. (TY-TAX, SGP-COUNTY CLERK, EG-DISTRICT CLEflK)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMPENSATION FOR THE JAIL AND SHERIFF'S STAFF AT A 10 PERCENT INCREASE. (OL-SHERIFF)
PRESENTATION BY ANGELA BURTON WITH THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (PS.I-COUNTY JUDGE)
PRESENTATION OF 2014 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA FERIA'S TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. APRIL 23, 2015 - REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING MAY 7, 2015 - REGULAR MEETING
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND HIDALGO COUNTY TO HOUSE HIDALGO COUNTY JAIL INMATES IN CAMERON COUNTY. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE COUNTY'S ORGANIZATIONAL CHART. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR THE EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY SITES FOR THE UPCOMING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015. (RG-ELECTIONS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LRGVDC) MASS FATALITY PLAN. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXEMPT FROM THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT THE PURCHASE OF ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH (LEXIS/NEXIS, A MATTHEW BENDER COMPANY), SPECIFICALLY THE REQUIREMENTS OF V.T.C.A. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 262.023, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED IN SECTION 262,024 (a)A(7)(A)(COPYRIGHT). (MG-LAW LIBRARY)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH LEXIS/NEXIS, A MATTHEW BENDER COMPANY, FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES. (MG-LAW LIBRARY)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO USE THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS TO THE E.K. ATWOOD PARK PAVILIONS AND RESTROOMS LOCATED AT THE CAMERON COUNTY PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS NO. 5. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO FIND AND RETAIN A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY EROSION RESPONSE PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF BOND FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR OF NOT MORE THAN $20,000.00. (BWH-LEGAL)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR ARNOLD FLORES, JR. TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/26 TO 8/28/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE.
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF (2): CHIEF DEPUTY SANDRA SANCHEZ AND COMMISSIONERS' COURT SECRETARY AIDE TREJO TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/25 TO 8/28/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE.
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF (2): SUPERVISORS MIRLA V. DEATON AND ERIKA DE LA TORRE TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 9/9 TO 9/12/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 TEXAS COLLEGE OF PROBATE JUDGES CONFERENCE.
COUNTY COURT AT LAWS 2 AND 3 OFFICE STAFF (2) AND PROBATE OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT ADMINISTRATOR PERLA DIAZ, COURT ADMINISTRATOR NELLY SANCHEZ AND COURT ADMINISTRATOR MARY LOU GARCIA TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 9/9 TO 9/12/15 TO ATTEND 2015 TEXAS COLLEGE OF PROBATE JUDGES.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-3 JUDGE MARY ESTHER GARCIA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/27 TO 7/28/15 TO ATTEND THE IMPAIRED DRIVING SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 3-1 JUDGE GUADALUPE AY ALA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/27 TO 7/28/15 TO ATTEND THE IMPAIRED DRIVING SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (2): RECORDS CLERKS KARINA GONZALEZ AND ALICE GONZALEZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 76 TO 7/8/15 TO ATTEND THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING (UCR) WORKSHOP.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BUDGET CALENDAR AND BUDGET PRIORITIES. (MG-AUDITOR)
A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT'S LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING AUTHORITY TO ATTEND MEDIATION IN THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-1 0-5624-B, IN THE 138th DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) (B) AND (2). C. DELIBERATION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION AND DUTIES OF THE HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.074 A (1). D. DISCUSS AND CONSIDERATION OF FAX ABATEMENT INCENTIVE REQUEST FOR ANNOVA 1..NG BROWNSVILLE PROJECT. PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071(2) AND 55 1.087. E. DISCUSS AND CONSIDERATION OF TAX ABATEMENT INCENTIVE REQUEST FOR PROJECT SIZZLE ROMAN. PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071 (2) AND 551.087. ['. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLE LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO FLOODING CONCERNS IN HACIENDA DEL NORTE SUBDIVISION PCT. 2. PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071 (2). G. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE STATUS OF CURRENT CONTRACT AND CONTRACT AMENDMENTS. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SETTLEMENT OF ALL CONTRACTUAL ISSUES WITH MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC. IN CONNECTION THE WEST RAIL PROJECT AND LEGAL ISSUES AND OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER HANDLING ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVF.RNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071(1) (A) & ( B)&(2).
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. 6A. POSSIBLE ACTION. 3D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. (DJV-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A CHAPTER 381 TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANNOVA LNG AND CAMERON COUNTY. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION. E. POSSIBLE ACTION. F. POSSIBLE ACTION. G. POSSIBLE ACTION.
2. ALL ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE HEARD COLLECTIVELY UNLESS OPPOSITION IS PRESENTED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTESTED ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED, DISCUSSED, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN SEPARATELY. A. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP FOR DUES ASSOCIATED WITH 2015 ALLIANCE FOR I-69 MEMBERSHIP. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE AND CODE POLICY REVIEW. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) C. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN ADVERTISING AGREEMENT WITH RIO GRANDE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP PUBLISHING A DIVISION OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. TO INCLUDE THE CAMERON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES IN THE 2015 RIO GRANDE VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND POSSESSION FOR PARCEL 2 FOR THE LINE 20 ROAD PROJECT. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND POSSESSION FOR PARCEL 4 FOR THE LINE 20 ROAD PROJECT. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) G. CONSIDERATION AND ACTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FRED LUIS KOWALSKI DEPUTY CONSTABLE FOR PRECINCT 2 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO APPOINT THE DEPUTY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY HANDLE THE BUSINESS OF THE CONSTABLE'S OFFICE THAT ORIGINATES IN THE CONSTABLE'S PRECINCT. (AFJ-ADM1NISTRATIVE SERVICES) H. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A CREDIT APPLICATION FOR MONTGOMERY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, LLC. (AFJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) K. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PROCESS PAYMENT TO GUILLERMO CANTU IN THE AMOUNT OF $3000.00 AND CHARGED TO FUND 220 OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY (ONDCP). (MG-AUDITOR) L. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM JULY 15, 2015 TO JULY 15, 2016 FOR PROVIDING WATER AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE GARRETT-DOAN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PCT. 4. (EH-CCDoT ENG) M. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM MAY 19, 2015 TO MAY 19, 2016 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) TO SERVE LAS YESCAS SUBDIVISION II, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) N. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR VILLANUEVA GARDEN SUBDIVISION BEING 5.00 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF BLOCK EIGHTEEN-B (18-B) OUT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS EIGHTEEN (18), TWENTY-TWO (22) AND PART OF BLOCK NINETEEN (19), EL JARDIN SUBDIVISION, IN SHARE 32, ESPIRITU SANTO GRANT, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 4, PAGE 52, MAP RECORDS OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, PCT. 1. (EH-CCDoT ENG) R. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE 4 SAFARILAND/KONA PATROL BICYCLES AND EQUIPMENT FROM GT DISTRIBUTORS BUYBOARD CONTRACT 432-13 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,688.29. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4) S. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (CRD-CONSTABLE PCT. 5) T. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION (TWC) IN ORDER TO OBTAIN INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION AND ASSIST WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS. THE DATA SHARING AGREEMENT BEGINS JULY 1, 2015 AT RATE OF $ 1,500.00. (LVS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) U. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE DISTRICT CLERK'S MAY 2015 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COLLECTION REPORTS. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK) Y. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF THE HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM (HPP). (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) Z. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH FOR TITLE V CHILD HEALTH SERVICES. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) AA. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR SPECIALIZED HEALTH SERVICES/CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM SERVICES. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) BB. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO CARRY OUT THE FY2016 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORK PLAN FOR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) CC. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD LETTER AMENDMENT NO. 3 FROM THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR CAMERON COUNTY COASTAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CIAP) ADOLPH THOMAE SHORELINE RESTORATION PHASE 3; AWARD NO. F12AF01070. (JEV-PARKS) DD. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID NO. 1340-141516 FOR LEASE OF BEACH RENTAL CONCESSION LOCATED AT COUNTY BEACH ACCESS AREAS: ACCESS NO. 4, ACCESS NO. 5 (E.K. ATWOOD PARK), ACCESS NO. 6 (LOCATION NO. 14, 15, 16) SUBJECT TO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND FINAL APPROVAL BY THE CAMERON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT. (JEV-PARKS) EE. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A TIME EXTENSION AMENDMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (TDA) CONTRACT TO COMPLETE THE WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NORTH CAMERON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713107). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) FF. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD LOW BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $263,004.67 TO MOR-WIL, LLC FOR RESIDENTIAL SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS IN SAN VICENTE COLONIA, IN THE EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713025). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) GG. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN A 0.050 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN AND BEING PART OF LOT 20, BLOCK 2, OF LOS RANCHITOS SUBDIVISION SECTION II-SOUTH, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN CABINET 1, SLOT 1244-B OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) HH. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH H20 CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DRAIN "A" WIDENING DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 (GLO CONTRACT NO. 12-361-000-6127). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) II. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF 2015 ANNUAL STREETLIGHT ENERGY SERVICE AND UTILITY BILLING COST RATE OF $56.53 FOR EL RANCHITO NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH INCLUDES ENCANTADA SUBDIVISION, ESPARZA SUBDIVISION 2, AND ISMAEL MONTALVO SUBDIVISION NO. 2. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) JJ. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF 2015 ANNUAL STREETLIGHT ENERGY SERVICE AND UTILITY BILLING COST RATE OF $52.10 FOR LUZ DEL CIELO SUBDIVISION SECTION 3, PHASE 1-2 AND MILITARY SOUTH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 AND III. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) MM. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF THE COUNTY OF CAMERON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (TXCDBG) 2015-2016 COLONIA FUND: CONSTRUCTION (CFC) APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON BEHALF OF THE BROWNSVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (BPUB); AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO ACT AS THE COUNTY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) NN. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF CAMERON COUNTY AUTHORITY AN ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (SUBJECT TO 53.5) FORM 3 FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CAMERON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY UNITS: HAWKINS IN LA FERIA, SCATTERED STRUCTURES IN LA FERIA, LA CASA GRANDE I AND II IN HARLINGEN, LAS PALMAS HOUSING IN LOS FRESNOS, LEON GARDENS I AND II IN BROWNSVILLE, AND EBONY ESTATES IN BROWNSVILLE. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) OO. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE FOLLOWING BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S: (MF-PURCHASING) a. SOIL & MATERIAL TESTING - ANNUAL RFQ NO. 1724 b. LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (INFIRMARY/HEALTH/JUVENILE) - ANNUAL RFP NO. 1475-2 c. FUEL: GASOLINE & DIESEL COUNTY & STORE SITES - ANNUAL BID NO. 2280-1 PP. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR: (MF-PURCHASING) a. VOTING SUPPLIES - ANNUAL BID NO. 2680 (ELECTIONS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE) QQ. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR THE FOLLOWING: (MF-PURCHASING) a. HURRICANE (PRE-POSITIONED) RENTAL OF VACUUM WATER TRUCKS - ANNUAL BID NO. 1452A5 (MO-VAC) RR. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR THE FOLLOWING: (MF-PURCHASING) a. VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS & PAINTING - ANNUAL BID #1948 (JAIME RODRIGUEZ PAINT & BODY) SS. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADD TO EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR THE FOLLOWING RFQ (DANNY VILLARREAL NON SCORING LIASON - COUNTY'S ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGER): (MF-PURCHASING) a. ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES - CAMERON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS PRECINCT BUILDINGS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE BUILDING, PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFICE - RFQ NO. 150602 TT. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UPGRADE ONE (1) CELL PHONE FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. (AS PER TDIR CONTRACT DIR-SDD-1777). (OL-SHERIFF) UU. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT NUMBER PCA-77-5163 IX VIA REGION III INTERLOCAL COOP WITH HUNT AND ASSOCIATES INC. FOR CARRIZALES/RUCKER DETENTION CENTER MUFFIN MUNCHER PROJECT (MAIN SEWER WASTE GRINDER). (OL-SHERIFF) VV. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REFUND TAXES ON CORRECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CHANGES AS AUTHORIZED BY CAMERON APPRAISAL DISTRICT AS PER SECTION 42.41 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE (CHANGE VALUE-AGREED JUDGMENT). (TY-TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR) a. DEBRA REYNOLDS CLARK, ULA TAX DEPARTMENT 00-0100-7000-1616-07 $19,672.94 CHANGE VALUE-AGREED JUDGMENT FOR TAX YEAR 2012. b. DEBRA REYNOLDS CLARK, ULA TAX DEPARTMENT 00-0100-7000-1616-07 $4,326.43 CHANGE VALUE-AGREED JUDGMENT FOR TAX YEAR 2013. c. DEBRA REYNOLDS CLARK, ULA TAX DEPARTMENT 00-0100-7000-1616-07 $22,671.13 CHANGE VALUE AGREED JUDGMENT FOR TAX YEAR 2014 WW. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY AS PER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 2256. (DAB-TREASURER) XX. CCDoT ENGINEERING OFFICE STAFF (I): ASSISTANT ENGINEER ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ AND COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 DAVID A. GARZA AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 RAUL GOMEZ, III TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/3 TO 8/6/15 TO ATTEND THE STORMCON 2015 NORTH AMERICAN SURFACE WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE AND EXPO. YY. COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 OFFICE STAFF (1): ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RAUL GOMEZ TO TRAVEL TO LAREDO, TEXAS ON 6/25 TO 6/26/15 TO MEET WITH THE MAYOR AND CITY MANGER OF LAREDO TO DISCUSS THE ESTUARY PROGRAM AS WELL AS VIEW ILLICIT CONNECTION DEMONSTRATION. ZZ. COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE STAFF (1): ASSISTANT AUDITOR MARTHA GARCIA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/4 TO 8/7/15 TO ATTEND THE STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE 2015 AUDIT CONFERENCE. AAA. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR REMI GARZA AND OFFICE STAFF (5): CHIEF DEPUTY NORMA CARRILLO, GIS SUPERVISOR JOSE A (FRED) GARZA, III, PROGRAMMER ANALYST MARTHA JO ABREGO, INFORMATION SYSTEMS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT MARY D. VASQUEZ AND VOTER REGISTRATION CLERK MARIBEL DIAZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/30 TO 9/3/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE 33Kn ANNUAL ELECTION LAW SEMINAR. BBB. EXTENSION OFFICE STAFF (1): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - COASTAL & MARINE RESOURCES TONY REISINGER TRAVELED TO ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS ON 6/11 TO 6/12/15 TO REPRESENT SEA GRANT CONDUCTING CREW TRAININGS FOR TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES COMPLIANCE ABOARD SHRIMP VESSELS. CCC. HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICE STAFF (1): OPERATIONS DIRECTOR PEDRO HINOJOSA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/14/15 TO ATTEND THE UNIFORM GRANTS GUIDANCE TRAINING. DDD. HEALTH DEPARTMENT INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO AND OFFICE STAFF (1): CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR ALBERTO PEREZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/16 TO 7/1715 TO ATTEND THE TITLE X QUARTERLY PROVIDER MEETING. EEE. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-1 JUDGE LINDA SALAZAR AND OFFICE STAFF (3): COURT ADMINISTRATOR ANA SANCHEZ, COURT COORDINATOR CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ AND COURT CLERK DIAMANTINA ALVARADO TO TRAVEL TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS ON 8/24/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS JUSTICE COURT TRAINING CENTER 2015 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WORKSHOP. FFF. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (2): PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR LAURA TORRES AND AREA SUPERVISOR GUADALUPE FUENTES TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/5 TO 8/7/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 341 STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEETING. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) GGG. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (2): INVESTIGATOR GILBERT CISNEROS AND CHRIS DE LA GARZA TO TRAVEL TO EDINBURG, TEXAS ON 7/20 TO 7/21/15 TO ATTEND THE SOUTH TEXAS HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) TRAINING. HHH. EXTENSION OFFICE STAFF (1): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - COASTAL & MARINE RESOURCES TONY REISINGER TRAVELED TO ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS ON 6/11 TO 6/12/15 TO REPRESENT SEA GRANT CONDUCTING CREW TRAININGS FOR TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICE COMPLIANCE ABOARD SHRIMP VESSELS. III. EXTENSION AGENT DR. ENRIQUE PEREZ AND OFFICE STAFF (4): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT HORTICULTURE JENNIFER HERRERA, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - 4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MARCO PONCE, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - COASTAL & MARINE RESOURCES TONY REISINGER, AND COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE LILIAN MEZQUIDA, TO TRAVEL TO PLEASANTON, TEXAS ON 7/9/15 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISTRICT 12 4-H RECORD BOOK JUDGING.
Consideration of Consent Agenda Items
F. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE WITHOUT A PURCHASE ORDER TO PUMP WATER FROM FLOODED SUBDIVISION. (DAG-COUNTY JUDGE) J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CAS QUOTE NO. 2015-075-OOR UTILIZING INTERLOCAL CO-OP PURCHASING AGREEMENT (T.l.P.S. NO. 2042414) TO REPLACE FLOORING AT THE JUDICIAL BUILDING. (AFJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) 0. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO USE AUDIO VISUAL AIDS FOR THE JUDICIAL BUILDING AUDIO REPAIRS UTILIZING BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 482-15. (JR-COMPUTER CENTER) P. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A 2015 CHEVY TAHOE FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET USING BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 430-13 FOR THE CONSTABLE PCT. 2 DEPARTMENT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) Q. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR THE USE OF A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE (VIN #1GYFK63857R243070) BY THE CAMERON COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT. 2 DEPARTMENT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) V. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION AND RE-QUALIFICATION OF TLC ENGINEERING. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) W. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION OF AMBIOTEC ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) X. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION OF NAISMITH ENGINEERING. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) KK. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CAMERON COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY TO INSTALL FORTY-EIGHT (48), 250 WATT, STREETLIGHTS IN EL RANCHITO NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH INCLUDES ENCANTADA SUBDIVISION, ESPARZA SUBDIVISION NO. 2, AND ISMAEL MONTALVO SUBDIVISION NO. 2. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) LL. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CAMERON COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY TO INSTALL TWENTY-SIX (26), 250 WATT, STREETLIGHTS IN LUZ DEL CIELO SUBDIVISION SECTION 3, PHASE 1-2 AND MILITARY SOUTH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 AND III. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMPENSATION AND EQUALIZATION TO CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS LEVEL FOR COUNTY COURT AT LAW COORDINATORS AND COURT ADMINISTRATORS FOR COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1, 2 AND 3. (AM/DG- JUDGES)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMPENSATION FOR TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AND DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE. (TY-TAX, SGP-COUNTY CLERK, EG-DISTRICT CLEflK)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMPENSATION FOR THE JAIL AND SHERIFF'S STAFF AT A 10 PERCENT INCREASE. (OL-SHERIFF)
PRESENTATION BY ANGELA BURTON WITH THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (PS.I-COUNTY JUDGE)
PRESENTATION OF 2014 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA FERIA'S TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. APRIL 23, 2015 - REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING MAY 7, 2015 - REGULAR MEETING
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND HIDALGO COUNTY TO HOUSE HIDALGO COUNTY JAIL INMATES IN CAMERON COUNTY. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE COUNTY'S ORGANIZATIONAL CHART. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR THE EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY SITES FOR THE UPCOMING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015. (RG-ELECTIONS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LRGVDC) MASS FATALITY PLAN. (CDH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXEMPT FROM THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT THE PURCHASE OF ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH (LEXIS/NEXIS, A MATTHEW BENDER COMPANY), SPECIFICALLY THE REQUIREMENTS OF V.T.C.A. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 262.023, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED IN SECTION 262,024 (a)A(7)(A)(COPYRIGHT). (MG-LAW LIBRARY)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH LEXIS/NEXIS, A MATTHEW BENDER COMPANY, FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES. (MG-LAW LIBRARY)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO USE THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS TO THE E.K. ATWOOD PARK PAVILIONS AND RESTROOMS LOCATED AT THE CAMERON COUNTY PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS NO. 5. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO FIND AND RETAIN A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY EROSION RESPONSE PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF BOND FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR OF NOT MORE THAN $20,000.00. (BWH-LEGAL)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR ARNOLD FLORES, JR. TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/26 TO 8/28/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE.
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF (2): CHIEF DEPUTY SANDRA SANCHEZ AND COMMISSIONERS' COURT SECRETARY AIDE TREJO TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/25 TO 8/28/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE.
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF (2): SUPERVISORS MIRLA V. DEATON AND ERIKA DE LA TORRE TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 9/9 TO 9/12/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 TEXAS COLLEGE OF PROBATE JUDGES CONFERENCE.
COUNTY COURT AT LAWS 2 AND 3 OFFICE STAFF (2) AND PROBATE OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT ADMINISTRATOR PERLA DIAZ, COURT ADMINISTRATOR NELLY SANCHEZ AND COURT ADMINISTRATOR MARY LOU GARCIA TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 9/9 TO 9/12/15 TO ATTEND 2015 TEXAS COLLEGE OF PROBATE JUDGES.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-3 JUDGE MARY ESTHER GARCIA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/27 TO 7/28/15 TO ATTEND THE IMPAIRED DRIVING SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 3-1 JUDGE GUADALUPE AY ALA TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 7/27 TO 7/28/15 TO ATTEND THE IMPAIRED DRIVING SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (2): RECORDS CLERKS KARINA GONZALEZ AND ALICE GONZALEZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 76 TO 7/8/15 TO ATTEND THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING (UCR) WORKSHOP.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BUDGET CALENDAR AND BUDGET PRIORITIES. (MG-AUDITOR)
A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT'S LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING AUTHORITY TO ATTEND MEDIATION IN THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-1 0-5624-B, IN THE 138th DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) (B) AND (2). C. DELIBERATION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION AND DUTIES OF THE HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.074 A (1). D. DISCUSS AND CONSIDERATION OF FAX ABATEMENT INCENTIVE REQUEST FOR ANNOVA 1..NG BROWNSVILLE PROJECT. PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071(2) AND 55 1.087. E. DISCUSS AND CONSIDERATION OF TAX ABATEMENT INCENTIVE REQUEST FOR PROJECT SIZZLE ROMAN. PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071 (2) AND 551.087. ['. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLE LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO FLOODING CONCERNS IN HACIENDA DEL NORTE SUBDIVISION PCT. 2. PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071 (2). G. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE STATUS OF CURRENT CONTRACT AND CONTRACT AMENDMENTS. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SETTLEMENT OF ALL CONTRACTUAL ISSUES WITH MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC. IN CONNECTION THE WEST RAIL PROJECT AND LEGAL ISSUES AND OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER HANDLING ARISING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVF.RNMENT CODE. SECTION 551.071(1) (A) & ( B)&(2).
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. 6A. POSSIBLE ACTION. 3D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. (DJV-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A CHAPTER 381 TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANNOVA LNG AND CAMERON COUNTY. (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION. E. POSSIBLE ACTION. F. POSSIBLE ACTION. G. POSSIBLE ACTION.