El Paso County Agenda

AGENDA

Regular Meeting, 7/25/2011 9:30:00 AM

Open Meeting -

Pledge of Allegiance -

Presentation

Recognition of Robert Rivera's retirement and service to the County of El Paso.

Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court

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Receive a Presentation from the Honorable David Wellington Chew, Chief Justice of the El Paso Court of Appeals, on progress related to the return of Lady Justice to the El Paso County Courthouse.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

Public Comment

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.042, public comment may not be used to discuss matters not posted on this agenda for consideration by the El Paso County Commissioners Court. Members of the public may only ask specific questions during public comment about a subject which has not been posted on the agenda which may be answered with specific, purely factual information. Discussions, deliberation, or debate on subjects which are not posted for consideration are not permitted during public comment.

Speaker's choice: Five (5) minutes per person during this segment regarding any items or three (3) minutes per person on each item as it appears on the agenda. The same will apply to any interest group consisting of three or more representatives. Commissioners Court retains the option to allow more comment as it deems necessary.

Notice to the Public

All matters listed under the Consent Agenda will be considered by the Commissioners Court to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Court or persons in the audience request that specific items be removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda for discussion prior to the time the Commissioners Court votes on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda.

All matters listed on the Consent Agenda and the Regular Agenda may be discussed in executive session at the option of the El Paso County Commissioners Court and following verbal announcement, if an appropriate exception to the open meeting requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act is applicable.

Copies of the Agenda will be provided on audiotape upon request made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting.

No cell phones, audible pagers, and/or beepers while Court is in session.

Consent Agenda

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Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 115.021, audit and settle all accounts against the County shown on the attached listing and direct the payment of those accounts.

Submitted by: County Auditor Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office

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Approve amendment No. 34 to the County of El Paso's 2010-2011 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Special Revenue by $360 and Grants by $260,259.58 thus increasing the overall operating budget of $268,053,339.92 to $268,313,959.50.

Submitted by: County Auditor Edward A. Dione, County Auditors Office

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Accept supplemental report from equipment committee and authorize allocation of funding.

Submitted by: County Auditor Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office

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Approve the Certificates of Plat Compliance (under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028(a), as provided on the attached listing.

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., Road and Bridge Dept.

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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Texas VINE Maintenance Invoice FY11 Form (OAG Grant # 1120807/KK-10-254) and the Verification of Continuing Production Record Form for payment of the maintenance expenses for El Paso County's 24-hour automated information and notification service to victims of crime in the amount of $30,710.00 for the term of September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011. This represents no direct cost to El Paso County.

Submitted by: District Attorney Jaime Esparza, District Attorney's Office

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Approve and authorize the appointment of Katherine Kalman and Michael Cragin as Deputy Reserves for the Office of Constable Pct.1

Submitted by: Constable Precinct 1 Robert White, Office of the Constable Pct. 1

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Approve and authorize the removal and transfer of unservicable equipment, as listed in the backup, from the Office of the Constable Pct. 1 to the Purchasing Dept.

Submitted by: Constable Pct. 1 Robert White, Constable Precinct 1

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Approve and authorize the transfer of a Canon 210S, Floor Model Copy Machine from Purchasing to the Office of Constable Pct. 1

Submitted by: Constable Precinct 1 Robert White, Office of the Constable Pct. 1

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Approve and authorize El Paso County to exercise its option to renew the agreement with the Center Against Family Violence for family and domestic violence intervention and prevention services for the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department for the period March 8, 2011 until March 7, 2012.

Submitted by: Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Roger Martinez, Juvenile Probation Department

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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with Mike Garcia Merchant Security, LLC for security guard services on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved as to form KK-11-083.

Submitted by: Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Roger Martinez, Juvenile Probation Department

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Approve and authorize adoption of the El Paso County Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) Guidelines for a homelessness prevention program administered by the County's General Assistance, a part of the Department of Family and Community Services, for the City of El Paso and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

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Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute the Site Specific Environmental Review Checklists for 10 homes under the Re-Construction activity of the Colonia Self Help Center Program Contract No. 710013.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

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Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute the Site Specific Environmental Review Checklist for 740 Agua del Rio in the Agua Dulce Colonia under the Colonia Self Help Center Program Contract No. 710013.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

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Approve and authorize the removal of one chair, tag number #03977, from the inventory of equipment assigned to Los Portales Museum and Information Center.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

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Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the the Ascarate Park entrance to include landscape and lighting services as well as bids for a new tollbooth and other amenities necessary to update and refresh Park elements based on design services from Sites Southwest, RBM Engineering, Inc. and the El Paso County Road and Bridge Department.

Submitted by: Interim Director Rosemary V. Neill, Park, Golf and Aquatics

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Approve and authorize the Border Children's Mental Health Collaborative (BCMHC) and the County Public Defender's Office to submit the Community-Centered Responsibility Fatherhood Ex-Prisoner Reentry Pilot Project funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families; pending approval from the County Attorney's Office. The grant amount is $1,250,000 for a period of twelve months. No match is required.

Submitted by: Director Rita Ruelas, BCMHC

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Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the construction of traffic signals at the intersection of Pellicano Dr. and Sun Fire Blvd. Project is funded by a state grant.

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., Road and Bridge Dept.

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To approve and authorize the removal from county inventory and release of property and title to sub-grantee agencies, in regards to vehicles and equipment purchased under the FY2008 SHSP Homeland Security Grants.

Submitted by: Commander Gomecindo Lopez, Sheriff's Office - Special Operations

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At this time we respectfully request review and authorization of the attached list of vehicles to be placed on auction August 6, 2011.

Submitted by: Commander Gomecindo Lopez, Sheriff's Office - Special Operations

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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission grant award in the amount of $14,832 for overtime law enforcement to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws Block Grant for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office from July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 (KK#11-304).

Submitted by: Deputy Chief Sylvia Aguilar, EPCSO-Grants/Contracts

Reports

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Accept and take any other appropriate action related to the following quarterly reports:

(Postponed 05/02/11, 05/09/11, 05/16/11, 05/23/11, 06/06/11, 06/13/11, 06/27/11, 07/11/11, 07/18/11) Adult Probation Department

Submitted by: , County Clerk's Office

(Postponed 05/16/11, 05/23/11, 06/06/11, 06/13/11, 06/27/11, 07/11/11, 07/18/11) Office of the Constable, Pct. 6

Submitted by: , County Clerk's Office

(Postponed 7/11/11) Office of the Constable, Pct. 2

Submitted by: Office Specialist-On behalf of Constable Gammon Corrina Macias, Constable Precinct 2

A copy of the full report may be found at

http://www.epcounty.com/meetings/commcourt//24-c.pdf

(Postponed 07/18/11) Office of the Constable, Pct. 3

Submitted by: Constable Hector Bernal, Constable Pct. 3

A copy of the full report may be found at

http://www.epcounty.com/meetings/commcourt//24-d.pdf

Park, Golf and Aquatics Department

Submitted by: Interim Director Rosemary V. Neill, Park, Golf and Aquatics

A copy of the full report may be found at

http://www.epcounty.com/meetings/commcourt//24-e.pdf

Life Ambulance Service

Submitted by: Rachel B. Harracksingh, Life Ambulance Service, Inc.

A copy of the full report may be found at

http://www.epcounty.com/meetings/commcourt//24-f.pdf

Office of the Constable, Pct. 4

Submitted by: , County Clerk's Office

Regular Agenda

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(Postponed 07/18/11) Discuss and take appropriate action on the progress of the County Clerk's Vitals project.

Submitted by: County Clerk Delia Briones, County Clerk's Office

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Discuss and take appropriate action on policy recommendations to the Purchasing Board on behalf of the Commissioners Court.

Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court

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Discuss and take appropriate action to either renew the current contract or solicit bids for the County's ambulance service.

Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, County Judge

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Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint a replacement for Robert Rivera to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court

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Discuss and take appropriate action on naming a replacement for the El Paso County Public Works Director position.

Submitted by: Commissioner Willie Gandara Jr. , Precinct 3

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Approve and authorize the closure of Socorro Rd. (from Tiwa Blvd. to Denton Rd. in San Elizario) from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2011 for the Eagle in the Sun Triathlon, which will include uniformed officers to control traffic for the safety of participating athletes.

Submitted by: Commissioner Willie Gandara Jr. , Precinct 3

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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the redistricting of Commissioner precincts to reflect changes in population reflected in the 2010 Census and to be compliant with Federal and Texas law.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Cygne Nemir, County Attorney's Office

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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the reshaping and renumbering of voter precincts to reflect changes in population disclosed by the 2010 Census, registered voters, and to be compliant with Federal and Texas law.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Cygne Nemir, County Attorney's Office

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Consider and take appropriate action on a property purchase contract between the County of El Paso and the Village of Vinton, Texas, for a tract located in the Aurelio Delgado Survey and Laura E. Mundy Survey and authorize the County Purchasing agent to execute the closing documents as required. [KK-09-284]

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Erich A. Morales, County Attorney's Office

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Consider and take appropriate action regarding a resolution and interlocal agreement between the County of El Paso and the Village of Vinton, Texas, relating to park improvements in the Village of Vinton. [KK-11-260]

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Erich A. Morales, County Attorney's Office

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Approve and Authorize funds to be transferred in the amount of $65,000 from the County General Fund into the SHERIFFLAW/6205 Account to cover the MotorPool Parts and Service Fees for the Remainder of the Fiscal Year. The fees have increased drastically due to the increase of our fleet and increase in the costs of auto parts and repairs. We currently maintain 358 Units. Please see attached spreadsheet.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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Receive report from internal Medical Examiner Recruitment Review Committee and take appropriate action.

Submitted by: Director Betsy C. Keller, SPHR, Human Resources

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Rescind court order requiring the Road and Bridge office to remain open between 12 noon to 1:00 pm.

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., Road and Bridge Dept.

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I am requesting for the court to rescind the contract passed on June 13, 2011 for architectural services with Parkhill, Smith and Cooper for the Sports Park Renovation Project and approve the revised contract with PSC and authorize the County Judge to sign.

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., Road and Bridge Dept.

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Consider and take appropriate action on a property purchase contract between the County of El Paso and the Village of Vinton Texas for a tract located in the Aurelio Delgado Survey and Laura E. Mundy Survey and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to execute the closing documents as required. (KK-11-260)

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., Road and Bridge Dept.

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Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution and Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso and the Village of Vinton Texas relating to park improvements in the Village of Vinton. (KK-11-260)

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., Road and Bridge Dept.

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(Postponed 07/18/11) Disposition of Bids # 11-019, Cabling Services for the County of El Paso

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez, Purchasing

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Disposition of bid #11-025, Reconstruction of Nine (9) Homes

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez, Purchasing

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Disposition of Bids ---RFP # 11-018, Contract Management Software System for the County of El Paso

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez, Purchasing

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Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a commissioners court order pursuant to section 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code establishing standards and specifications concerning the installation, design and maintenance of address number signs to identify properties located in the unincorporated areas of the County of El Paso.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

Public Hearing

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Pursuant to section 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code, hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposal to issue a commissioners court order establishing standards and specifications concerning the installation, design and maintenance of address number signs to identify properties located in the unincorporated areas of the County of El Paso.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

Executive Session

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Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551:

(Postponed 07/18/11) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, discuss lease negotiations for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 and related space issues.

Submitted by: Asst. Purchasing Agent Jose Lopez, Jr. , El Paso County Purchasing

(Postponed 07/18/11) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, discuss potential land deal regarding County properties located on Delta Drive.

Submitted by: Asst. Purchasing Agent Joe Lopez, Jr. , El Paso County Purchasing Department

(Postponed 07/18/11) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, discuss potential acquisition of TRACTS 6-B, BLOCK 30 San Elizario Grant, El Paso, Texas

Submitted by: Asst. Purchasing Agent Jose Lopez, Jr. , El Paso County Purchasing

(Postponed 07/18/11) Discuss the pending litigation regarding David Gutierrez v. Robert Parker White and County of El Paso, cause number: 2009-3184; County Attorney file number LD-09-082; pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Omar Villa, County Attorney's Office

(Postponed 07/18/11) Discuss the pending litigation regarding Carl Starr and for All Other Similarly Situated vs. County of El Paso Texas cause number EP-11-CV-073-PRM; county attorney file number LD-11-010; pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Michael R. Wyatt, County Attorney's Office