EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

ANTHONY COBOS
County Judge

 

LUIS G. SARIŅANA
Commissioner, Pct. 1

MIGUEL A. TERAN
Commissioner, Pct. 3

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VERONICA ESCOBAR
Commissioner, Pct. 2

DANIEL R. HAGGERTY
Commissioner, Pct. 4

 

El Paso County Courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio, Commissioners Court Chambers, 3rd Floor, Room 303,
El Paso, Texas 79901
Website address: www.epcounty.com
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AGENDA

Regular Meeting, 9/29/2008 9:30:00 AM

 

OPEN MEETING -

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

1.

Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing September 30, 2008 as "International Translator-Interpreter Day" in El Paso County, Texas.

Submitted by: County Commissioner, Pct 1 Luis G. Sarinana, Commissioners Court

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2.

Approve and adopt a resolution declaring October 2008 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in El Paso County, Texas.

Submitted by: County Commissioner Daniel R. Haggerty, Commissioner, Pct. 4

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PRESENTATION

3.

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

4.

Approval of the Minutes of the regular meetings of August 18, 2008 and September 8, 2008, and the special meeting of August 21, 2008.

Submitted by:  County Clerk's Office, 

 

5.

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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6.

Approve amendment No. 42 to the 2007-2008 County of El Paso Operating Budget.   This amendment will increase Grants by $12,000 thus increasing the overall operating budget of $405,637,215 to $405,649,215. 

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

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7.

Approve amendment No. 43 to the 2007-2008 County of El Paso operating budget.   This amendment will not change the operating budget.

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

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8.

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 113.004 (d), copy attached, approve the transfer of all fines and forfeitures to the general fund.

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

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9.

Approve the Certificate 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., County Road and Bridge

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10.

Approve and authorize the reappointment of Sofia Larkin to the El Paso County Ethics Board, effective October 1, 2009.

Submitted by: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court

 

11.

Pursuant to section 203.025 of the Texas Local Government Code, designate County Clerk Delia Briones as the Records Management Officer for El Paso County. County Clerk Delia Briones has consented to this appointment.

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

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12.

Pursuant to Government Code, Section 61.001 (c) set the juror pay at $6 for the first day or fraction of the first day served as a juror and $40 for each day or fraction of each day served after the first day for the fiscal year 2009.

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

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13.

Approve and authorize the transfer of $5,000 from the GADMINGF – 6981 grants match to the County Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to cover the shortfall for Fiscal Year 2008.   The short fall was occurred due to a timing difference and the need to increase the fees charged to customers.Further, approve and authorize an increase the rates for the County Solid Waste Enterprise Funds. Authorize the Road and Bridges Department to notify the Public Services Board of the increase beginning October 1, 2008. 

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

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14.

Approve and authorize the transfer of $1,638.00 from Subobject 6007, $746.00 from Subobject 6001, and $2,616.00 from Subobject 6291 into Subobject 6705, Travel/Professional, for the total amount of $5,000.00.

Submitted by: District Attorney Jaime Esparza, DA

 

15.

Approve and Authorize the Lease Agreement between The Shalom Group, L.P. and El Paso County.         

Submitted by: Judge Robert T. Pearson, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1

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16.

Request approval of and authorization for the County Judge to sign the Juvenile Probation Department-Assignment and Assumption of Sex Offender Treatment, between the El Paso County, on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department and Blanche Kelly (referred to as "Assignor") and Margarita Aguilar Desrosiers (referred to as "Assignee").  This agreement is effective October 30, 2008.  This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the County Attorney:  the Contract Number is KK-08-312.

Submitted by: Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Alberto Alvarez, Jr., Juvenile Probation Department

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17.

Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for "Drug Testing Laboratory Confirmation Services" for the Juvenile Probation Department.

Submitted by: Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Alberto Alvarez Jr., Juvenile Probation Department

 

18.

Authorize the County Judge to sign the Resolution approving the 2008-2009 Task Force on Indigent Defense Formula Grant Application.  This will enable El Paso County to receive $343,360.00 for indigent defense from the Task Force at no cost to the county.

Submitted by: First Assistant Robert Riley, Public Defender

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19.

Request this item be placed on the next Commissioners agenda for September 29th to transfer funds into two District Court's travel accounts:   Transfer funds in the amount of $1,000.00 from COUNCIL-6001 (OFFICE) into CC3-6705 (TRAVEL); transfer funds in the amount of $500.00 from COUNCIL-6001 (OFFICE) and funds in the amount of $300.00 from COUNCIL-6011 (SUBSCRIPTION) into 327THDC-6705 (TRAVEL) to cover travel expenses for both courts.Your approval of these items is greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Office Manager Martha A. Banales, Council of Judges Adm.

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20.

Approval and authorize the Purchasing Department to remove a stolen laptop from Probate Court #2 inventory.

Submitted by: Court Coordinator Beatrice Castillo, Probate Court #2

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21.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Socorro for U.S. Corp of Engineers study within the city limits of Socorro.

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

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22.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Easement Agreement with El Paso Electric for the Ysleta County Annex Project.

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

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23.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Letter of Agreement with El Paso Electric for extension of service for the Ysleta County Annex.

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

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24.

Approve and authorize to transfer the below listed vehicles to the County Purchasing Agent for disposal.  Please see attachments.Unit #832, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN #2FAFP71W9WX168401; Unit #556, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN #2FALP71W4SX185913; Unit #606, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN #2FALP71W6TX146984; Unit #440, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, VIN #1G1BL52P5RR188555; Unit #453, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, VIN #1G1BL52P9RR188459; and Unit #442, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, VIN #1G1BL52P4RR188451.

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, Sheriff's Office

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25.

Approve and authorize to transfer unserviceable equipment for the Detention Facility Property Custodian to the County Purchasing Agent for disposal.  Please see attachments.

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, Sheriff's Office

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26.

Approve and authorize to transfer damaged and unserviceable property for the Annex Facility to the County Purchasing Agent for disposal.  Please see attachments.

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, Sheriff's Office

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27.

Approve and authorize to transfer unserviceable equipment for the Annex Food Service Section to the County Purchasing Agent for disposal.  Please see attachments.

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, Sheriff's Office

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28.

PAYMENTS FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES

 

a)

$291.58 (Medicaid rate) to Manuel Lopez, M.D.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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b)

$72.83 (Medicaid rate) to Manuel J. Palafox, DO.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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c)

$142.93 (Medicaid rate) to Guillermo Pinson, MD.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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d)

$613.99 (Medicaid rate) to Mark Steinhauer, M.D.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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e)

$208.94 (Medicaid rate) to Mark Steinhauer, M.D.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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f)

$55.10 (Medicaid rate) to El Paso Heart Center, PA.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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g)

$419.78 (Medicaid rate) to Rio Grande Diagnostic Imaging.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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REGULAR AGENDA

29.

Pursuant to Property Tax Code, Chapter 26, adopt a tax rate for the El Paso County Hospital District.  It is our recommendation that the Court adopt the tax rate of $0.181504 which consists of an Interest and Sinking Rate of $0.035329 and a Maintenance and Operations Rate of $0.146175.

Submitted by: President and CEO James N. Valenti, Thomason

 

30.

Approve the fiscal year 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets for the El Paso County Hospital District as set forth on the attachments submitted herewith.

Submitted by: President and CEO James N. Valenti, Thomason

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31.

(Postponed 09/15/08) Discuss and take appropriate action concerning terminating the agreement with Kiss Concessions (KK-07-022) to manage and operate food service and boat rentals at Ascarate Park.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Holly C. Lytle, County Attorney's Office

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32.

(Postponed 09/22/08)  Discuss and take appropriate action concerning the creation of a New County Department for the transition from the Border Children's Mental Health Collaborative Grant.

Submitted by: Commissioner Daniel R. Haggerty, Pct. 4

 

33.

Discuss and take appropriate action per Local Government Code 81.005, Terms of Court, Meetings (a), "At the regular term of each fiscal year of the county, the Commissioners Court by order shall designate a day of the week on which the court shall convene in a regular term each month during the next fiscal year." 

Submitted by: County Judge  Anthony Cobos, County Judge

 

34.

Discuss and take appropriate action on adopting the Holiday schedule for FY 2008-2009 for the County of El Paso.

Submitted by: County Judge Anthony Cobos, County Judge

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35.

Discuss and take appropriate action on request from the Planning and Development department to use the El Paso Times for advertisements related to rural and community development projects.

Submitted by: County Judge Anthony Cobos, County Judge

 

36.

Discuss and take appropriate action to rescind the Commissioners Court Order of September 22, 2008, Motion #24, Item #43 on the Regular Agenda adopting an order regulating sexually oriented businesses.  Further, to discuss and take appropriate action to adopt an order regulating sexually oriented businesses as included in the backup that has a situs location restriction of 1,000 feet instead of 1,500 feet.

Submitted by: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Luis Sariņana, Commissioner's Court

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37.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with Hawkins Regency, LLC regarding the former Farah property.

Submitted by: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court

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38.

Approve and authorize a six month extension for the lease agreement between the Escobar Partnership, a Texas General Partnership and El Paso County.

Submitted by: Judge Monica Teran, Justice of the Peace, Pct.5

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39.

Discuss and take appropriate action on the District Clerk's need for additional records management space. 

Submitted by: District Clerk Gilbert Sanchez, District Clerk's Office

 

40.

Approve and authorize the Early Voting Locations for the November 4, 2008, General Election.  Early Voting starts on Oct. 20, 2008 - Oct. 31, 2008.

Submitted by: Elections Administrator Javier Chacon, Elections Departmnet

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41.

Approve and authorize the Mobile Voting Locations for the November 4, 2008, General Election.

Submitted by: Elections Administrator Javier Chacon, Elections Department

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42.

Approve and authorize Early Voting Judge for November 4, 2008 Elections.

Submitted by: Elections Administrator Javier Chacon, Elections Deparment

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43.

(Postponed 09/15/08, 09/22/08)  Disposition of Bids - Bid # 08-110, Thirty Seven (37) Mobile Computer Terminals      

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez, Purchasing Department

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44.

(Postponed 09/15/08) Disposition of Bids - Bid # 08-075, Twenty Video Systems for Surveillance Equipment - Sheriff's Department

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez, Purchasing Department

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45.

Disposition of Bids---RFI# 08-029, (Re-bid) RFI for Redaction Software for the County Clerk's and District Clerk's Office

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez, Purchasing

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46.

Disposition Bids--- RFP # 08-107, Payroll, Human Resources, Budget System for the County of El Paso

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent  Piti Vasquez, Purchasing

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47.

Discuss and take appropriate action to approve a new contract with Life Ambulance Service, Inc. for ambulance service in the County beginning October 1, 2008.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Holly C. Lytle, County Attorney's Office

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ADDENDUM TO AGENDA

 

 

1.

Executive Session - Discuss an offer to purchase a portion of County land located off Loop 375, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551.072. 

Submitted by: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court