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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING April 6, 2021 2:00 P.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
1.
AI-80189
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.)
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-80190
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-80159
Pursuant to Local Government Code § 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
C.
AI-80160
Pursuant to Local Government Code § 114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-80256
2021 - Emergency Management (1100)
B.
AI-80198
2021 - County Treasurer (1100)
C.
AI-80250
2021 - JP 2/2 (1100)
D.
AI-80193
2021 - PCT. 1 ADM (1200)
E.
AI-80200
2021 - I.T. Department (1100 I.T.)
F.
AI-80206
2021 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281)
G.
AI-80221
2021 - Criminal DA (1100)
H.
AI-80191
2021 - Fire Marshal (1100)
4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-80181
Pct. 1 CO 2017 (1351):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CO 2017 (various programs) to Pct. 1 CO 2017-Vehicles (prog. 195) in the amount of $169,549.38 to fund purchase of vehicles.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CO 2017 (various programs) to Pct. 1 CO 2017-Vehicles (prog. 195) in the amount of $169,549.38 to fund purchase of vehicles.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-80222
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)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-80187
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | C4477.00.000.0002.00 | SHAVI MAHTANI | $7,260.61 |
| 2 | C8220.02.000.0090.00 | WELLS FARGO | $5,299.73 |
| 3 | F6150.99.000.0002.09 | FOX PACKAGING | $5,000.00 |
| 4 | I7050.03.000.0084.00 | WELLS FARGO | $3,962.74 |
| 5 | L1956.01.000.0026.00 | WELLS FARGO | $7,855.90 |
| 6 | N3020.3A.000.001A.00 | JUDI MOLINA | $18,233.05 |
| 7 | R1755.01.002.0019.00 | WELLS FARGO | $3,274.66 |
| 8 | S2950.00.000.0287.00 | ESPONJAS DEVELOPMENT LTD | $6,405.80 |
| 9 | T2100.00.246.0010.15 | SIERRA TITLE OF HIDALGO COUNTY INC | $3,795.88 |
| 10 | T7750.97.SMI.0016.05 | WILDER LLC | $2,583.42 |
| 11 | V3053.00.000.0001.00 | PAYNE PREOWNED MCALLEN | $3,628.77 |
| 12 | V3630.03.000.0014.00 | ROBERT FOUNTILA MD | $4,000.00 |
| 13 | W0100.00.027.0002.01 | EDWARDS ABSTRACT AND TITLE CO | $3,000.00 |
| 14 | W4400.00.000.0019.00 | PRIMA VISTA SUBD | $7,974.84 |
B.
AI-80185
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | H2550.00.006.0010.05 | GELMAN LAWRENCE & VALLEY VENTURES LLC | $3,490.21 |
| 2 | H2550.00.006.0010.05 | GELMAN LAWRENCE & VALLEY VENTURES LLC | $3,486.98 |
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-80196
County Treasurer:
Approval to pay 2021 membership dues to National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) in the amount of $100.00 for Lita L. Leo, County Treasurer, after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
Approval to pay 2021 membership dues to National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) in the amount of $100.00 for Lita L. Leo, County Treasurer, after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
B.
AI-80155
Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to CEAT - Code Enforcement Association of Texas in the amount of $360 (6 memberships at $60 each) Req 431318 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to CEAT - Code Enforcement Association of Texas in the amount of $360 (6 memberships at $60 each) Req 431318 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
AI-80186
Public Defender's:
Requesting approval to pay annual membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys Association for Sonia Salinas-Cerda, in the amount of $60.00 (Req. #431430) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay annual membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys Association for Sonia Salinas-Cerda, in the amount of $60.00 (Req. #431430) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-80111
Public Defender's(1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for 10 Public Defender Attorneys in the total amount of $1,929.00 (Requisition #00431138), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for 10 Public Defender Attorneys in the total amount of $1,929.00 (Requisition #00431138), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
8.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-80204
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $225.00 for January - April invoices paid to Switcher Studio after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
9.
Fire Marshal:
A.
AI-80192
Requesting reimbursement for Homero Garza, Fire Marshal, for $28.19 he paid to FedEx to overnight a check on 3/23/21 to TEEX for registration for the Texas IAAI Fire & Arson Investigators Seminar he attended in Austin, TX on 3/21/21-3/26/21. Payment was not being accepted on-site and we were not aware of it. Receipt is attached with all the information. Req#431505.
10.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-80241
Emergency Management:
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment in the amount of $129.40 to Deputy EMC Jesus Diaz after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment in the amount of $129.40 to Deputy EMC Jesus Diaz after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-80199
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $ 502,044.04 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/11/21 to 03/24/21.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 03/11-24/21 | $ 502,044.04 |
| TOTAL | $ 502,044.04 |
B.
AI-79752
TXDOT Pct 1 FM493 (Champion-US281) (1315):
Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $10,565.43 to cover the County's final share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0863-01-057)
Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $10,565.43 to cover the County's final share of Right of Way Direct State Costs, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ#0863-01-057)
12.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-80218
1. Acceptance and approval of certificate of completion for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Bus Barn project.
2. Requesting approval to process final payment (previously approved A.I. 79891) for Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. for construction of the bus barn for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the current Agreement Contract# C-19-267-06-02 (PO #819948).
2. Requesting approval to process final payment (previously approved A.I. 79891) for Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. for construction of the bus barn for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the current Agreement Contract# C-19-267-06-02 (PO #819948).
| Payment application | Amount |
| #6 | $841.20 |
13.
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).
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).
A.
AI-80263
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted engineer; SDI Engineering, L&G Engineering, & Raba Kistner for projects located in Precinct No. 4 and listed below:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor/Project | Invoice No. | Invoice Amount |
| 3/27/2021 | 807796 | SDI Engineering/LSMV Park | 1018 | $18,412.40 |
| 03/31/2021 | 703928 | L&G Engineering / FM907 East to East SH68 | 11328548 | $ 2,434.60 |
| 03/31/2021 | 728311 | L&G Engineering / FM2220 (Ware Road) | 11328530 | $22,104.93 |
| 03/31/2021 | 739761 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 Wallace Rd to 10th | 11328529 | $18,072.59 |
| 03/31/2021 | 785986 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 11328528 | $44,948.37 |
| 03/31/2021 | 725312 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 (10th Street to McColl) | 11328527 | $2,650.00 |
| 03/31/2021 | 785987 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. | 11328526 | $57,456.00 |
| 03/31/2021 | 808447 | L&G Engineering / Mile 5 Project WA#2 | 11328520 | $56,171.34 |
| 02/24/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop at Precinct 4 | R030208 | $3,916.55 |
B.
AI-80267
"Restatement of Public Purpose" approved by the HCCC [02-09-21 AI#79443]. Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to Art. 3, Sec. 52 of the Constitution of the State of Texas for the County Judge's Office, Public Affairs Division, Economic Development and Emergency Management for the purchase of promotional items (as listed in the background section) to be utilized during outreach events to inform, train, relate progress and educate constituents of Hidalgo County on Emergency and Safety Preparedness.
C.
AI-80226
Discussion and consideration to approve the purchase of Dell Equipment for Sheriff's Office - Criminal Investigation Division, Under TX-DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763 [expiration 01/10/2024] for an amount not to exceed $11,988.90 under submitted REQ# 429972.
D.
AI-80216
"Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-29-20 AI#78804] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: Cooler bag and Kitchen utensil sets, in connection with public awareness, education, engaging/encouraging participation in the benefits of good nutrition, health and wellness at event(s) to promote the initiative/program titled Tu Salud Si Cuenta.
E.
AI-80217
Pct. 1:
Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $516,353.11 for the Pct 1 M6W (M9-M11) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. and reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering.
F.
AI-80201
Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $185,513.86 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.
G.
AI-80238
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for 2021-0419-04-28-HGO - Lease of Land for Citizen Collection Site in Penitas - Precinct #3.
H.
AI-80236
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for 2021-0418-04-28-HGO - Lease of Land for Two (2) Citizen Collection Sites in Sullivan City - Precinct #3.