Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
Presentation of Fund Information Report
2020 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
2020 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100)
2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
2020 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
2020 - Pct.4 Road & Bridge (1200)
2020 - Pct.4 Drainage Imprv (1200)
2020 - IT Department (1100 C.W.)
2020 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
2020 - Elections LIT HAVA Cares Act (1283)
2020 - D.A. HSGD BPU (1281)
2020 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
2020 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept./ RLSS (1293)
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. - Covid-19 (1293)
2020 - Scofflaw Program (1100)
2020 - 370th District Court (1100)
General Fund Fringes Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed fringes (FICA & Longevity) from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency account.
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Requesting approval to pay 2020-2021 membership dues to the Government Finance Officer's Association in the amount of $1,775.00(req#422079) for Mrs. Maria A. Duran, CPA, County Auditor, Ms. Linda C. Fong, First Asst. Auditor, MS. Leticia Chavez, Dir. of Audit Division, Mr. Reynaldo Cantu, Compliance Audit Supervisor, Ms. Deborah Fischer, Grants Accounting Supervisor and Ms. Nereyda Gonzalez, Financial Accounting Supervisor; with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Revised August 2020 Monthly Fee Report for District Clerk
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,202,244.97 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/17/20 to 09/30/20.
| 09/17-23/20 |
$ 305,482.48 |
| 09/24-30/20 |
$ 896,762.49 |
| TOTAL |
$1,202,244.97 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of September 16-30, 2020 in the amount of $44,932.28 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $171,238.71 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project GMP Amendment #2", through Contract# C-17-324-07-17, and as certified for payment by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
PO# |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project |
10/01/20 |
20252 |
$ 7,255.75 |
767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project (WA#2) |
10/01/20 |
20253 |
$10,594.53 |
770537 |
| Military Highway Extension Project (WA#4) |
10/01/20 |
20254 |
$ 7,236.50 |
818820 |
| Regional Linear Park Project Phase II (WA#1) |
10/01/20 |
20255 |
$ 6,814.97 |
790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project |
10/01/20 |
20256 |
$ 3,865.02 |
792886 |
| Dicker Road Project |
10/01/20 |
20257 |
$57,779.76 |
803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project - Ph I&II (WA#2) |
10/01/20 |
20258 |
$ 2,471.62 |
813382 |
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted engineer; L&G and B2Z Engineering, for projects located in Pct.4 listed below.
| Invoice Date |
P.O. Number |
Project |
Invoice # |
Invoice Amount |
| 09/30/2020 |
728311 |
FM2220 Project WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 |
11328311 |
$ 49,036.03 |
| 09/30/2020 |
739761 |
FM1925 WA#1 Wallace Rd to 10th |
11328310 |
$ 14,772.52 |
| 09/30/2020 |
785986 |
FM1925 WA#2 (10th to McColl) |
11328312 |
$ 6,368.61 |
| 09/30/2020 |
725312 |
FM1925 WA#1 (10th to McColl) |
11328309 |
$ 4,700.00 |
| 09/30/2020 |
703928 |
FM1925 FM907 east to East SH68 |
11328321 |
$ 6,234.60 |
| 10/01/2020 |
811749 |
WA#1 Mechanical Shop |
40093 |
$ 6,015.62 |
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
| Invoice No. |
Date |
Project |
PO No. |
Amount |
| 11328304 |
9-30-2020 |
Liberty Rd. WA#4 |
735736 |
$ 2,800.00 |
| 11328308 |
9-30-2020 |
Liberty Rd. WA#3 |
735526 |
$ 4,063.07 |
| 11328298 |
9-30-2020 |
Liberty Rd. WA#5 |
818290 |
$ 34,350.00 |
| 11328324 |
9-30-2020 |
FM 494 WA#4 |
779844 |
$ 10,978.74 |
| 11328299 |
9-30-2020 |
Mile 3 WA#2 |
720579 |
$ 7,614.50 |
| 11328305 |
9-30-2020 |
Mile 3 WA#4 |
771660 |
$ 21,174.50 |
| 11328306 |
9-30-2020 |
Veterans WA#3 |
806793 |
$ 45,358.30 |
| 11328307 |
9-30-2020 |
FM 676 WA#2 |
806793 |
$209,640.00 |
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for the project titled: "Hidalgo County-Fire Extinguisher and Maintenance" - RFB 2020-367-00-00-ABV including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary.
Requesting approval to enter a 36-month Monitoring Service Agreement with JSJ security, Inc. DBA Safeguard Security, for fire and burglar monitoring services for the Hidalgo County Administration II Building located at 505 South McColl Road with a monthly rate of $37.00 and subject to compliance with Form 1295.
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10054 in the amount of $1,127.56 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC.
PCT. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328303 in the amount of $5,760.00 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1.
PCT. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328325 in the amount of $6,285.03 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M14 1/2-SH107) - WA#2.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice/s for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed:
| Project |
PO Number |
Inv. Date |
Inv. Number |
Inv. Amount |
| WA#1 |
785461 |
09/30/2020 |
11328300 |
$4,659.58 |
PCT. #1:
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328302 in the amount of $35,032.00 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 10 Project (Mile 6-FM1015) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed.
Pct. #1:
Requesting acceptance & approval of invoice #11328296 in the amount of $300.00 for FM 493 South project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. |
9/30/20 |
11328319 |
$12,577.44 |
811639 |
Requesting authority to exercise the last one (1) year extension, as provided in the current agreement (E-19-165-09-10), with PRE-PAID Legal Services, Inc. for the purpose of "Prepaid (Post Tax) Voluntary Legal Services for HC Employees) for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Approval to exercise the county's option to utilize the one (1) year renewal term available on C-19-259-11-19 for Lease of Portable Toilets and/or Showers {with same rates, terms and conditions} with Anrige Inc. dba A Clean Portoco (E-20-365-10-06).