EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VERONICA ESCOBAR
County Judge
CARLOS LEON
Commissioner, Pct. 1

VINCENT PEREZ
Commissioner, Pct. 3
SERGIO LEWIS
Commissioner, Pct. 2

DANIEL R. HAGGERTY
Commissioner, Pct. 4
Seal

El Paso County Courthouse
500 E. San Antonio
Commissioners Court Chambers
3rd Floor, Room 303
El Paso, Texas 79901
Website address: www.epcounty.com
AGENDA
Regular Meeting,  1/7/2013 9:30:00 AM
Open Meeting -
Pledge of Allegiance -
Resolutions
1.
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Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing January 2013 as "Crime Stoppers Month" in El Paso County, Texas.
Submitted by: Administrative Assistant, Sr. Jerry McTernan, Commissioner, Precinct 4 (915) 546-2044
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(Postponed 12/17/12)  Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Submitted by: Commissioner Sergio Lewis, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
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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.
Approve Minutes of the regular meetings of December 10, 2012; December 17, 2012 and the special meetings of August 9, 2012; September 20, 2012; September 27, 2012; December 13, 2012; December 19, 2012, and December 20, 2012.
Submitted by: , County Clerk's Office (915) 546-2071
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Approve and authorize the 346th District Court Veterans Court Program to accept the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant funded by the Texas Veterans Commission in the amount of $75,000. The award is for a twelve-month period, to begin January 1, 2013 and end December 31, 2013. No cash match required.
Submitted by: Judge Angie Juarez Barill, 346th District Court (915) 546-2119
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Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code § 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, CPA, CIO Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office (915) 546-2040
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Acknowledge the reappointment of Susana Visconti to the County Ethics Commission, effective February 1, 2013.
Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
8.
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Approve and authorize the appointments, as listed in the backup, of Commissioners to the Board of Emergency Services Districts 1 and 2.
Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
9.
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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Basic Life and AD&D Insurance policy amendment which will allow premium or benefit changes due to age to be set annually instead of on a monthly basis.
Submitted by: Director Betsy C. Keller, SPHR, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
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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 Ernesto Carrizal III, P.E., Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
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Approve and authorize the transfer of items from the 243rd District Court to the 384th District Court through the Purchasing Department. Also, approve and authorize the transfer of items and removal from inventory from the 243rd District Court to the Purchasing Department.
Submitted by: Assistant Purchasing Agent Joe Lopez, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
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Recommendation that award be made to: HUB International Insurance Services for RFP # 12-061, Consultation Services for Health & Dental Benefits for the County of El Paso with the contract term of one (1) year, renewable for four-one year extensions.
Submitted by: Assistant Purchasing Agent Joe Lopez, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
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Recommendation that award be made to: The Family Empowerment Center RFP #12-073, Adolescent Sexual Behavior Therapy Services for the Juvenile Probation Department with the contract term of one (1) year with the option to renew agreement for two (2) one year terms.
Submitted by: Assistant Purchasing Agent Joe Lopez, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
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Approve and authorize the transfer of items and removal from inventory from the Sheriff's Office-Traffic Division as listed in the backup to the Purchasing Department. See attachment.
Submitted by: Assistant Purchasing Agent Joe Lopez, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
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Approve and authorize the transfer of items and removal from inventory from the Sheriff's Office-Jail Annex Division to the Purchasing Department for a future disposal. See attachment.
Submitted by: Assistant Purchasing Agent Joe Lopez, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign for Overtime reimbursement for 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant and 7 Detectives through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Program.
Submitted by: Lieutenant Robert Flores, EPCSO-HIDTA Task Force (915) 832-6011
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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign for reimbursement of Overtime for 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant and 7 Detectives through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Program.
Submitted by: Lieutenant Robert Flores, EPCSO-HIDTA Task Force (915) 832-6011
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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign copier Maintenance Agreements and Addendums with Sun City Copy for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office: Vinton Substation (2012-060), Patrol-Central (2012-0607), Supply (2012-0608), Annex Booking (2012-0609), Internal Affairs (2012-0610), Law Library (2012-0611), Civil (2012-0612), BITS (2012-0613), and Research/Planning (2012-0614) in the amount of $3,820.00 from November 9, 2012 to November 8, 2013.
Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, EPCSO-Grant/Contracts (915) 538-2216
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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Nu-Con Safety and Sound Agreement with Nu-Con Safety and Sound for the alarm systems for the Sparks Substation in the amount of $26 per month from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.
Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, EPCSO-Grants/Contracts (915) 538-2216
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and EZ-Auto Title Registration located at 1227 Lee Trevino, Suite 200, El Paso, Texas 79907. Effective January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2016.  This is a continuing contract agreement and is re-newed every four (4) years. Total bond amount for this contract is $100,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize a new Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and  Texas Auto Registrations and Titles located at 9155 Dyer St., Space A-5B, El Paso Texas  79924. Effective January 1, 2013 this continuing contract agreement is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor Collector. Total bond amount for this contract is $50,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and Tri-Star Auto Title Company located at 1160 Airway, El Paso Texas 79925.This contract is effective January 1, 2013 and is renewed upon the Tax Assessor's discretion.   Total bond amount for this contract is $100,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and El Paso Auto Registration and Titling (IV) located at 1030 N. Zaragosa Road, Suite AA, El Paso, Texas 79907.  Effective January 1, 2013 this contract is a continuing agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector.  Total bond amount for this contract is $100,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and Express Car Titling I located at 5505 Montana, El Paso Texas 79903.Effective January 1, 2013 this is a continuing contract agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector.  Total bond amount for this contact is $125,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and El Paso Auto Registration and Titling located at 1066 Whirlaway Drive, El Paso, Texas  79936. Effective January 1, 2013 this contract is a continuing agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector. Total bond amount for this contract is $100,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office 915-546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and El Paso Auto Registration and Titling (II) located at 10610 N. Loop Drive, Suite O, El Paso, Texas  79927. Effective January 1, 2013 this contract is a continuing agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector. Total bond amount for this contract is $100,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and Flash Auto Title Registration located at 5535 Alameda, Space 12-A, El Paso Texas, 79905. Effective January 1, 2013 this contract is a continuing agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector. Total bond amount for this contract is $25,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and El Paso Auto Registration and Titling (V) located at 12135 Montwood Drive, Suite 109, El Paso, Texas 79936. Effective January 1, 2013 this contract is a continuing agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector. Total bond amount for this contract is $100,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and El Paso Auto Registration and Titling (III) located at 14350 N. Horizon Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79928. Effective January 1, 2013 this contract is a continuing agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector. Total bond amount for this contract is $100,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
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Approve and authorize the Full Service Deputy Agreement between the County Tax Assessor-Collector and Express Car Titling (II) located at 5660 N. Desert Blvd., Suite B, El Paso, Texas 79912. Effective January 1, 2013 this contract is a continuing agreement and is renewed upon the discretion of the Tax Assessor-Collector.  Total bond amount for this contract is 125,000.
Submitted by: Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, RTC, Tax Assessor's Collector's Office (915) 546-2097
Reports
31.
Accept and take any other appropriate action related to the following quarterly reports:
a)
(Postponed 11/19/12, 11/26/12, 12/03/12, 12/10/12, 12/17/12)  Adult Probation Department
Submitted by: , County Clerk's Office (915) 546-2071
Regular Agenda
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Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint a member of Commissioners Court to replace Anna Perez on the Transportation Policy Board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
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Discuss and take appropriate action on court representative for Economic Development interviews.
Submitted by: County Judge Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
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Discuss and take appropriate action on board assignments and other tasks assigned to members of the Commissioners Court that were vacated by the prior incumbents.
Submitted by: Director Betsy C. Keller, SPHR, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
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Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the 2011 Operation Stonegarden Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) from the the State Administration Agency -Texas Department of Public Safety in the amount of $1,469,932.56 for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPCSO) and El Paso Police Department (EPPD) for the period of October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 (Contract 2012-0654). 
Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, EPCSO-Grants/Contracts (915) 538-2216
Executive Session
36.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551:
a)
Discuss litigation styled Maria L. Rios v. County of El Paso; Cause No. 2011-2947, County Attorney No. LD-11-084, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Ian Kaplan, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
b)
Discuss the pending matter regarding Robert S. Huscroft, Sr.; County Attorney No. LC-12-164, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Norberto Flores, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
c)
Discuss grievance regarding Bertha S. Rodriguez; County Attorney case number GR-12-031, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Ruben Duarte, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
d)
Discuss potential litigation regarding HVAC contract issue at Juvenile Probation Department; County Attorney case number PL-12-010, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Kathleen C. Anderson, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
e)
Discuss potential litigation regarding HVAC contract issues at the Youth Services Center; County Attorney case number PL-12-011, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Kathleen C. Anderson, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
Regular Session
37.
Discuss and take action on the pending matter regarding Robert S. Huscroft, Sr.; County Attorney No. LC-12-164.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Norberto Flores, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
38.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding grievance of Bertha S. Rodriguez; County Attorney case number GR-12-031.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Ruben Duarte, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
39.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding HVAC contract issues at Juvenile Probation Department; County Attorney case number PL-12-010.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Kathleen C. Anderson, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
40.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding HVAC contract issues at the Youth Services Center, County Attorney case number PL-12-011.
Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Kathleen C. Anderson, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050