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. B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) C. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTY CLERK JULY 2015 FEES AND COLLECTIONS REPORT. (SGP-COUNTY CLERK) E. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AND CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF HIDTA TASK FORCE - DEA BROWNSVILLE RESIDENT OFFICE. THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 31, 2016. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) F. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATED BILLBOARD SPACE AND POSTERS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S "NO REFUSAL" BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) G. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO ACCEPT AND UTILIZE AUTO BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (A.B.T.P.A.) GRANT FUNDS APPROVED BY THE AUTO BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION BOARD TO COVER ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY EXPENSES FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 TO AUGUST 31, 2016. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) H. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE DISTRICT CLERK'S JULY 2015 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COLLECTION REPORTS. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK) I. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBSTITUTE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 120 DELL LATITUDE 3340'S FOR ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT WITH SPRINT'S LENOVO THINKPAD X131FS OR EQUIVALENT, FOR THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT VIA HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (HGAC) CONTRACT NO. CW-10-14. (RG-ELECTIONS) L. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A NEW 60 MONTH LEASE COPIER PURCHASED THROUGH XEROX TDIR CONTRACT NO. DIR-TSO-3043 FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WIC PROGRAM. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) M. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF A COPIER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COPY GRAPHICS AND CAMERON COUNTY FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WIC PROGRAM. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) N. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (GA-JP PCT. 3-1) O. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (DG-JP PCT. 3-2) P. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MT-JP PCT.5-3) Q. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AP-MAGISTRATE COURT) R. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (CHANGE ORDER NO. 201508034) FOR EXTENSION OF TIME, TO CONTRACT NO. 2015C06134 WITH NOBLE GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LCC FOR THE REPAIRS OF THE ADOLPH THOMAE PARK FISHING PIERS. (JEV-PARKS) S. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C08200) TO ORIGINAL AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2014C12391) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE FOR THE USE OF THE PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY AIRPORT TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAINING COURSES AND EXERCISES. (JEV-PARKS) T. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE FOLLOWING BIDS/RFQS/RFPS FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR: (MF-PURCHASING) a. O.E.M. PARTS GENERAL MOTORS - ANNUAL BID NO. 1996G (LUKE FRUIA) b. O.E.M. PARTS FORD -ANNUAL BID NO. 1996F (TIPTON FORD) c. O.E.M. PARTS CHRYSLER - ANNUAL BID NO. 1996C (DON JOHNSON) d. TIRES: AUTOMOTIVE, POLICE PATROL, OFF ROAD - ANNUAL BID NO. 1997 (SOUTHERN TIRE MART) W. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DAVID A. GARCIA TRAVELED TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/11 TO 8/12/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES POLICY MEETING AND LUNCHEON. X. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TOM HUSHEN AND OFFICE STAFF (1): ASSISTANT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHARLES HOSKINS TO TRAVEL TO WESLACO, TEXAS ON 9/9/15 TO ATTEND THE BI-MONTHLY HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM MEETING. Y. HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO TRAVELED TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/12 TO 8/13/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS (TACCHO) MEETING. Z. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (4): JUVENILE PROBATION SUPERVISORS RICHARD SOLIS AND KARLO RUIZ, AREA SUPERVISOR MICHAEL MARTINEZ AND FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR JAVIER PEREZ TO TRAVEL TO CONCAN, TEXAS ON 9/14 TO 9/17/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS INSTITUTE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) AA. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (4): DEPUTY CHIEF ROSE GOMEZ, JUVENILE PROBATION SUPERVISOR GRACIE GRACIA, SPECIAL NEED DIVERSITY PROGRAM (SNDP) OFFICERS AMANDA DRASH AND VICTORIA NEWTON TO TRAVEL TO SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ON 10/12 TO 10/16/15 TO ATTEND THE 11™ ANNUAL STRENGTHENING YOUTH & FAMILIES CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) CC. VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER SALVADOR CASTILLO AND OFFICE STAFF (1): ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER LAURA LEE ORTIZ TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 9/14 TO 9/18/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION 68™ ANNUAL STATEWIDE TRAINING CONFERENCE.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DATA USE AGREEMENT (DUA) BETWEEN THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ENTERPRISE AND CAMERON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. (ITEM TABLED 3/26/15). (SGP-COUNTY CLERK) E. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AND CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF HIDTA TASK FORCE - DEA BROWNSVILLE RESIDENT OFFICE. THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 31, 2016. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) J. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2015 AS "VALLEY VOTER AWARENESS MONTH" IN CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. (RG-ELECTIONS) K. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION OF BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT. (TH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) U. COUNTY AUDITOR MARTHA GALARZA AND STAFF (4): ASSISTANT AUDITORS YARIM ENRIQUEZ, MARLENE HERNANDEZ, GUILLERMO SERMENO AND ISABEL RODRIGUEZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 11/2 TO 11/3/15 TO ATTEND THE NEW UNIFORM GUIDANCE FOR FEDERAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT. V. CONSTABLE PCT. 3 OFFICE STAFF (2): DEPUTIES OSCAR O. GARCIA AND RAY GIL TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 10/7 TO 10/9/15 TO ATTEND THE CRIMINAL PATROL/DRUG INTERDICTION TRAINING. BB. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE STAFF (1): PLANNING COORDINATOR GRACIELA SALINAS TO TRAVEL TO WESLACO, TEXAS ON 9/11/15 TO ATTEND THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 152.014. (PSJ-COUNTY JUDGE)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT(S) FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR: (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) a. INSURANCE: EMPLOYEE HEALTH - (TAC - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - SELF FUNDED - BLUE CROSS - STOP LOSS - THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SETTING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING THE SETTING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) AS A SOURCE FOR THE ARCGIS SUITE PRODUCT AS UTILIZED BY THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (RG-ELECTIONS)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE OVERTIME FOR CLERKS ANA SANCHEZ, CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ, DIAMANTINA ALVARADO, ANGELICA CASTILLO AND BEATRIZ MUNIVEZ TO WORK OVERTIME FOR 6 SATURDAYS (8/22 TO 8/29/15 - 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 AND 9/26/15), USING LAPSE SALARY BUDGET OF $8,300.00 IN ORDER TO WORK ON WARRANTS, SEND OUT NOTIFICATIONS AND SCAN DOCUMENTS. (LS-JP PCT. 2-1)
J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.4 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. K. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.5 TO REDUCE THE SCOPE OF WORK AND PRICE FOR THE EARLY TERMINATION OF THE H20 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DRAIN "A" WIDENING IN CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 (GLO CONTRACT NO. 12-361-000-6127). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BROWNSVILLE (CDCB) ON THE PROGRESS OF THE CAMERON-WILLACY COUNTIES COLONIA SELF HELP CENTER PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 712023. (RG-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTERS PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE I38TH DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, POST-TRIAL MOTIONS, PREPARATIONS FOR APPEAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A)(B)AND (2). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(2).
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
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. B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) C. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTY CLERK JULY 2015 FEES AND COLLECTIONS REPORT. (SGP-COUNTY CLERK) E. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AND CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF HIDTA TASK FORCE - DEA BROWNSVILLE RESIDENT OFFICE. THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 31, 2016. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) F. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATED BILLBOARD SPACE AND POSTERS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S "NO REFUSAL" BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) G. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO ACCEPT AND UTILIZE AUTO BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (A.B.T.P.A.) GRANT FUNDS APPROVED BY THE AUTO BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION BOARD TO COVER ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY EXPENSES FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 TO AUGUST 31, 2016. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) H. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE DISTRICT CLERK'S JULY 2015 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COLLECTION REPORTS. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK) I. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBSTITUTE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 120 DELL LATITUDE 3340'S FOR ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT WITH SPRINT'S LENOVO THINKPAD X131FS OR EQUIVALENT, FOR THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT VIA HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (HGAC) CONTRACT NO. CW-10-14. (RG-ELECTIONS) L. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A NEW 60 MONTH LEASE COPIER PURCHASED THROUGH XEROX TDIR CONTRACT NO. DIR-TSO-3043 FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WIC PROGRAM. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) M. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF A COPIER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COPY GRAPHICS AND CAMERON COUNTY FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WIC PROGRAM. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) N. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (GA-JP PCT. 3-1) O. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (DG-JP PCT. 3-2) P. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MT-JP PCT.5-3) Q. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AP-MAGISTRATE COURT) R. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (CHANGE ORDER NO. 201508034) FOR EXTENSION OF TIME, TO CONTRACT NO. 2015C06134 WITH NOBLE GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LCC FOR THE REPAIRS OF THE ADOLPH THOMAE PARK FISHING PIERS. (JEV-PARKS) S. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C08200) TO ORIGINAL AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2014C12391) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE FOR THE USE OF THE PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY AIRPORT TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAINING COURSES AND EXERCISES. (JEV-PARKS) T. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE FOLLOWING BIDS/RFQS/RFPS FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR: (MF-PURCHASING) a. O.E.M. PARTS GENERAL MOTORS - ANNUAL BID NO. 1996G (LUKE FRUIA) b. O.E.M. PARTS FORD -ANNUAL BID NO. 1996F (TIPTON FORD) c. O.E.M. PARTS CHRYSLER - ANNUAL BID NO. 1996C (DON JOHNSON) d. TIRES: AUTOMOTIVE, POLICE PATROL, OFF ROAD - ANNUAL BID NO. 1997 (SOUTHERN TIRE MART) W. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DAVID A. GARCIA TRAVELED TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/11 TO 8/12/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES POLICY MEETING AND LUNCHEON. X. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TOM HUSHEN AND OFFICE STAFF (1): ASSISTANT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHARLES HOSKINS TO TRAVEL TO WESLACO, TEXAS ON 9/9/15 TO ATTEND THE BI-MONTHLY HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM MEETING. Y. HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO TRAVELED TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/12 TO 8/13/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS (TACCHO) MEETING. Z. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (4): JUVENILE PROBATION SUPERVISORS RICHARD SOLIS AND KARLO RUIZ, AREA SUPERVISOR MICHAEL MARTINEZ AND FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR JAVIER PEREZ TO TRAVEL TO CONCAN, TEXAS ON 9/14 TO 9/17/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS INSTITUTE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) AA. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (4): DEPUTY CHIEF ROSE GOMEZ, JUVENILE PROBATION SUPERVISOR GRACIE GRACIA, SPECIAL NEED DIVERSITY PROGRAM (SNDP) OFFICERS AMANDA DRASH AND VICTORIA NEWTON TO TRAVEL TO SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ON 10/12 TO 10/16/15 TO ATTEND THE 11™ ANNUAL STRENGTHENING YOUTH & FAMILIES CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) CC. VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER SALVADOR CASTILLO AND OFFICE STAFF (1): ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER LAURA LEE ORTIZ TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 9/14 TO 9/18/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION 68™ ANNUAL STATEWIDE TRAINING CONFERENCE.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DATA USE AGREEMENT (DUA) BETWEEN THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ENTERPRISE AND CAMERON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. (ITEM TABLED 3/26/15). (SGP-COUNTY CLERK) E. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AND CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF HIDTA TASK FORCE - DEA BROWNSVILLE RESIDENT OFFICE. THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 31, 2016. (LS-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) J. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2015 AS "VALLEY VOTER AWARENESS MONTH" IN CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. (RG-ELECTIONS) K. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY CAMERON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF THE ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION OF BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT. (TH-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) U. COUNTY AUDITOR MARTHA GALARZA AND STAFF (4): ASSISTANT AUDITORS YARIM ENRIQUEZ, MARLENE HERNANDEZ, GUILLERMO SERMENO AND ISABEL RODRIGUEZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 11/2 TO 11/3/15 TO ATTEND THE NEW UNIFORM GUIDANCE FOR FEDERAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT. V. CONSTABLE PCT. 3 OFFICE STAFF (2): DEPUTIES OSCAR O. GARCIA AND RAY GIL TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 10/7 TO 10/9/15 TO ATTEND THE CRIMINAL PATROL/DRUG INTERDICTION TRAINING. BB. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE STAFF (1): PLANNING COORDINATOR GRACIELA SALINAS TO TRAVEL TO WESLACO, TEXAS ON 9/11/15 TO ATTEND THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 152.014. (PSJ-COUNTY JUDGE)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT(S) FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR: (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) a. INSURANCE: EMPLOYEE HEALTH - (TAC - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - SELF FUNDED - BLUE CROSS - STOP LOSS - THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SETTING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING THE SETTING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) AS A SOURCE FOR THE ARCGIS SUITE PRODUCT AS UTILIZED BY THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (RG-ELECTIONS)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE OVERTIME FOR CLERKS ANA SANCHEZ, CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ, DIAMANTINA ALVARADO, ANGELICA CASTILLO AND BEATRIZ MUNIVEZ TO WORK OVERTIME FOR 6 SATURDAYS (8/22 TO 8/29/15 - 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 AND 9/26/15), USING LAPSE SALARY BUDGET OF $8,300.00 IN ORDER TO WORK ON WARRANTS, SEND OUT NOTIFICATIONS AND SCAN DOCUMENTS. (LS-JP PCT. 2-1)
J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.4 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. K. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.5 TO REDUCE THE SCOPE OF WORK AND PRICE FOR THE EARLY TERMINATION OF THE H20 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DRAIN "A" WIDENING IN CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 (GLO CONTRACT NO. 12-361-000-6127). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BROWNSVILLE (CDCB) ON THE PROGRESS OF THE CAMERON-WILLACY COUNTIES COLONIA SELF HELP CENTER PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 712023. (RG-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTERS PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE I38TH DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, POST-TRIAL MOTIONS, PREPARATIONS FOR APPEAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A)(B)AND (2). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(2).
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)