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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
July 27, 2021
2:00 P.M.
                                          

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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-81640
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-81641
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-81794
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Mission 2020-2021 TIRZ
payment, in the amount of $3,208,137.16 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the
City of Mission, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Mission.
 
C.
AI-81761
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters. 
 
D.
AI-81762
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports
 
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-81845
2021 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
 
B.
AI-81801
2021 - Pct. 1 Rd. Maint. (1200)
 
C.
AI-81802
2021 - Pct. 1 Adm. (1200)
 
D.
AI-81800
2021 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100) 
 
E.
AI-81767
2021 - Jail (1100)
 
F.
AI-81763
2021 - Hidalgo Blue Program (1100)
 
G.
AI-81771
2021 - JP Pct. 3, Pl. 2 (1100)
 
H.
AI-81778
2021 - Purchasing Department (1100)
 
I.
AI-81739
2021 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice (1229)
 
J.
AI-81745
2021 - Facilities Management Co Wide (1100)
 
K.
AI-81728
2021 - Grand Jury (1100)
 
L.
AI-81757
2021 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
 
M.
AI-81686
2021 - Pct.4 Drain Imprv (1200)
 
N.
AI-81819
2021 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
 
O.
AI-81588
2021 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
 
P.
AI-81687
2021 - Pct.4 CRC Endowment (1100)
 
Q.
AI-81653
2021 - Nuisance Abatement (1100)
 
R.
AI-81658
2021 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
 
S.
AI-81663
2021 - Planning Dept. (1100)
 
T.
AI-81791
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / MAC (1293)
 
U.
AI-81667
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
 
V.
AI-81664
2021 - Human Resources - W/C Adm (2202)
 
W.
AI-81654
2021 - General Litigation (1100)
 
X.
AI-81674
2021 - AUTOPSIES (1100)
 
Y.
AI-81742
2021 - DA CCP59 (1223)
 
Z.
AI-81839
2021 - DA CCP 59 (1223)
 
AA.
AI-81688
2021 - Crim DA (1100)
 
BB.
AI-81749
2021 - DA FED SHRG - DOJ (1256)
 
CC.
AI-81650
2021 - D.A. HSGD BPU (1281)
 
DD.
AI-81797
2021 - Emergency Management (1100)
 
4.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-81810
2021 PCT1 CRC MONTE ALTO (1100): 
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct. 1 CRC Monte Alto (prog. 272) in the amount of $700.00 to fund various operating expenses.
 
B.
AI-81808
2021 PCT1 CRC (1100): 
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (prog. 001), to Pct 1 CRC (prog. 050) in the amount of $805.00 to fund various operating expenses. 
 
C.
AI-81805
Pct. 1 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (prog. 005) to Pct. 1 Adm. (prog. 004) in the amount of $47,553.90 to fund various operating expenses..
 
D.
AI-81811
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Gen. Litigation Acct.(125-006) to Executive Office (125-001) in the amount of $8,000.00 for anticipated expenses
 
E.
AI-81832
Pct. 1 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct. 1 Parks (prog. 013) in the amount of $3,606.76 to fund interest charges for playground equipment.
 
5.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-81665
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: Lot 29 Citrus Properties Subdivision (Mile 12 ½ Road & Citrus Drive) (Pct. 4)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline west of Citrus Drive.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Citrus Drive.
 
b. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: Tex-Mex Survey Lot 7 Section 235 (Rogers Road & 10th Street) (Pct. 4)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12" waterline west of 10th Street.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring 10th Street.
 
c. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: Lot 4 La Palma Subdivision (Mile 2 Road & La Homa Road) (Pct. 3)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline west of La Homa Road.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring La Homa Road.
 
d. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
 Legal Description: 5.025 acres being the north ½ of Lot 3 Blk 13 Homeville "D" Subdivision (Mile 4 1/2 Road & Tom Gill Road) (Pct.3)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline west of Tom Gill Road.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Tom Gill Road.
 
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: 7.21 acres out of Lot 12 Blk. 88 MTL&I Co. Subdivision (Mile 20 North Road & Sunflower Road) (Pct. 4)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline west of Sunflower Road.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Sunflower Road.
 
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: 22.227 acres out of Lots 23, 25, 27 & 29 Blk. 63 Amended map of Santa Cruz Gardens No. 2 Subdivision; Proposed Pueblo De Palmas Phase 24 Subdivision (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road) (Pct. 4)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline south west corner of Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road.
 Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8" waterline extension of approximately 770 feet running south along the east side of Cesar Chavez Road.  Two 8" waterline with a 16" PVC casings crossing Cesar Chavez Road.
 
g. Applicant: Fiberlight LLC. (Segment #CC01289A)
 Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northwest corner of Teresa Barrera Street and Owassa Road a (1) 1 ¼" HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended east approximately 1,000 feet along the south side of Owassa Road and approximately 3 miles south along the west side of Tower Road ending approximately 800 feet west along the south side of Curve Road. (Pct. 4)
 
B.
AI-81837
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)
 
6.
County Treasurer:
 
A.
AI-81781
Hidalgo County 2021 2nd Quarter Investment Report
 
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-81600
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report -  2021 June
 
B.
AI-81591
District Clerk     Fee report for the month of June 2021    $451,488.20
 
8.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-81806
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 July 1, 2021 - July 15, 2021 in the amount of $30,016.32 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-81793
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve payment of certain COVID-19 related overtime hours to FLSA covered employees listed in Exhibit A in accordance with Section 7.51 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and Section 8.40 of the Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual for overtime hours worked from July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

2. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive Section 7.61 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and to approve payment of certain COVID-19 related overtime hours to FLSA non-covered employees listed in Exhibit B for overtime hours worked from July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

3. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive section 7.41 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and increase the Annual Leave Accrual Reserve Limit for calendar year 2020 for employee number 208329 from 160 to 256 hours. 
 
9.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-81746
No. Account Number Payer Amount
1 T1045.00.000.0034.00 RATTIKIN TITLE ESCROW ACCOUNT $3,412.03
 
B.
AI-81669
No Account Number Payer Amount
1 F1655.00.000.0001.00 Toros Stadium LLC $10,867.20
2 L2450.03.003.0003.00 Flores Domingo $4,756.62
3 M5200.99.000.0000.U2 USB Leasing LT $4,701.62
 
C.
AI-81672
No Account Number Payer Amount
1 C1400.00.035.0002.01 Neuhaus & Sons $10,744.91
2 G8090.00.000.0061.00 Wells Fargo $4,517.15
3 K2400.00.000.0093.07 AEP Texas Inc $18,129.76
4 K2740.00.000.0001.00 Corelogic Centralized Refunds $3,054.59
5 L6307.05.000.0181.00 Lereta LLC $3,000.00
 
D.
AI-81673
No. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 C8750.00.012.0005.00 SMV EDINBURG LP C/O CAMMEBY'S INTERNATIONAL $6,121.83
2 H2550.00.007.0002.08 SMV MCALLEN RETAMA LP C/O CAMMEBY'S INTERNATIONAL LTD $6,850.02
3 H2550.00.007.0002.08 SMV MCALLEN RETAMA LP C/O CAMMEBY'S INTERNATIONAL LTD $3,133.84
 
E.
AI-81649
No Account Number Payer Amount
1 S2950.00.000.0492.03 Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP $2,537.74
 
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-81752
Justice of the Peace Pct.3 Pl.2 (1100):  Requesting approval for annual 2021 JPCA membership dues in the amount of $60.00 for Juan "J.J." Pena, Jr., Justice of the Peace, with authority of County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-81652
Gen. Litigation:
Requesting approval to reimburse Victor M. Garza for membership dues paid to the State Bar of Texas in the amount of $30.00 (Requisition #437099), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-81642
Requesting approval to pay $100.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators to renew annual membership for Homero Garza, Fire Marshal, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 437149.
 
D.
AI-81691
Requesting approval to pay $90.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for FIT Application fee for Roberto Chavez, Fire Investigator, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  Requisition# 437483.
 
11.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-81760
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the City of Weslaco area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
12.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-81721
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,328,730.41 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/01/21 to 07/14/21.
07/01-07/21 $   690,641.32
07/08-14/21 $   638,089.09
TOTAL $1,328,730.41
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-81655
WIC ADM (1292):
1. Approval of changes to the 2021 Salary Schedule, effective 01/01/2021:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Obj. Position Title G/S Adopted Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Adopted Budgeted Salary Variance
Budget Process Correction 350-001 0211 113 Custodian I 01/07 $24,960.00 01/08 $25,834.00 $874.00
 
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.
AI-81821
HC-County Clerk:
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet  (i.e., specifications-requirements, contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: "Purchase, Removal, and Related Services-Shredded and Recyclable Material" including the re-advertising when/if necessary. 
 
B.
AI-81787
Requesting approval of allowance expenditure adjustments  for HC Forensic Center Generator, X-Ray and Renovations Project No. 2020-671. with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation. 
 
Original Owner Allowance Total Amount Revised Owner Allowance Total Amount
Allowance No.1 - "Repair Window Leaks"    $8,500.00  5/24/21 - Plaster Wall In X-Ray Room
6/22/21 - Adjustable Breakers
06/16/21 - Epoxy Flooring
$5,953.00

$8,237.00

$1,920.00
Allowance No.2 - "Asbestos Abatement        $12,000.00
Allowance Prior to this Authorization $20,500.00 Allowance to decrease by this amount $16,110.00
New Owners Allowance Sum - $4,390.00
 
C.
AI-81756
Authority to advertise and approval of Procurement Packet as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector "Full-Service Deputy" - RFP 2020-063-08-18-HGO including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary. 
 
D.
AI-81764
Requesting approval to continue the preservation of Deed and Official Records volume 3118-3317, and volume 3318-3426 with TXMAS awarded vendor, Kofile Technologies,Inc., under contract # TXMAS-18-3602, in the amount of $284,280 through Requisition # 437593. Subject to 1295.
 
E.
AI-81638
HC-WIC Program:
Authority to exercise the second (2nd) one (1) year extension option [as permitted in the current contract]  for "Lease Office Space - Alton" for Hidalgo County WIC under the same rates, terms and conditions with Rreal LLC, [C-19-169-11-19].
 
F.
AI-81772
WIC: Requesting authority to exercise the second (2) one (1) year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions with Kalifa's Western Wear, Inc., as permitted in the current contract C-19-175-08-27 "Lease of Office Space for WIC - McAllen Clinic".
 
G.
AI-81681
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151(1) &/or (2), Facilities Management is requesting approval to declare "salvage" and remove the following assets from our inventory as detailed on the Asset Disposition Form since the listed assets are obsolete and/or damaged and have no value or function for the purpose originally intended including the destruction of said salvage. 
 
H.
AI-81737
Health & Human Services:
Approval of alarm permit application as required from the City of Pharr Police Department with authority for Executive Officer or authorized official to sign including authority for County Treasurer to issue check, after review and audit procedures are completed by County Auditor
 
I.
AI-81661
Constable Pct 4:
Ratify the purchase and the issuance of Purchase Order #835164 for the acquisition of two (2) 2021 Chevy Tahoe PPV vehicles through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #21-8F000 awarded vendor, Lake Country Chevrolet in the total amount of $69,493.00  which includes the  one time administration fee of $300.00
 
J.
AI-81421
Constable Precinct 4: 
Pursuant to Tx.L.G.C, Chapter 263.151 (1), action to declare as "salvage property" departmental uniforms, gear and/or equipment  [items are obsolete/worn and/or fail to function and operate for the intended use] inasmuch as most contain identifying constable logo thus in the interest of safety and security and prevention against possible misuse and  approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
 
K.
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-81841
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year extension [under the same rates, terms, and conditions] with Frontera Materials, Inc. as provided in the original contract agreement C-19-101-08-27- "Flex Base Material(Crushed Caliche)".
 
L.
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-81699
Precinct No. 1 TXDOT (1315):
Acceptance and approval of payment application #16 in the amount of $21,660.82 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for the Precinct No. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
 
2.
AI-81659
Precinct No. 1:
Approval of Service Order #020950-01 under C-17-314-03-26 with Foremost Telecommunications to prepare Precinct 1 Sunset Park new building for MPLS service.
 
3.
AI-81775
Authority to enter into a month to month agreement with Spectrum Enterprise for cable and/or internet services to include installation with approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents.
 
M.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-81643
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 11 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -Regional Linear Park Project - Section 2 (from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road) as recommended by project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E..
 
N.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-81711
Requesting approval of Application Payment No. 3 in the amount of $17,595.02 to REIM Construction, Inc., for the "Mile 3 N. Rd. Project" CSJ:0921-02-321 through contract No. C-20-294-02-23, and as certified for payment by project engineer, B2Z Engineering. 
 
O.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-81795
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by project engineer, architect, & contractor: ERO Architects, Raba Kistner, and NM Contracting LLC for projects located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and listed below. 
 
Invoice Date P.O. Number Vendor/Project Invoice Number  Invoice Amount
7/21/2021 811836 ERO Architects / P4 Mechanical Shop 2021-0138 $  1,207.31
6/24/2021 832805 Raba Kistner/Pueblo de Palmas Park R030507 $  5,824.00
07/20/2021 825006 NM Contracting/Pct.4 Maintenance Building 6 $ 81,499.55
 
2.
AI-81803
Pct. #4:
Approval to exercise the second (2nd) of three (3) one (1) year extensions as permitted in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  C-19-293-09-10, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with (RATES) RGV Research, Applied Technology Education & Service, Inc., for "Lower Rio Grande Valley TPDES Stormwater Regional Task Force"  effective September 01, 2021 - through August 31, 2022.