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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING August 10, 2021 10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-81812
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.
Auditors Office:
A.
AI-81813
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-81932
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg 2020-2021 TIRZ payment in the amount of $237,294.97 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3.
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-81878
2021 - WIC Admin (1292)
B.
AI-81814
2021 - District Clerk (1100)
C.
AI-81870
2021 - Facilities Management Co Wide (1100)
D.
AI-81872
2021 - JP Pct. 1, Pl. 2 (1100)
E.
AI-81873
2021 - I.T. Department (1242 Justice Crt)
F.
AI-81853
2021 - J.P. PCT. 3 PL.1 (1100)
G.
AI-81863
2021 - Fire Marshal (1100)
H.
AI-81864
2021 - Human Resources (1100)
I.
AI-81852
2021-Constable Pct.3 (1100)
J.
AI-81889
2021 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
K.
AI-81900
2021 - CCL #1 (1100)
L.
AI-81910
2021 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
M.
AI-81911
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H,.D. Adm (1293)
N.
AI-81912
2021 - Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (1200)
O.
AI-81917
2021 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice (1229)
P.
AI-81922
2021 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281)
Q.
AI-81945
2021 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
R.
AI-81947
2021- Jail (1100)
S.
AI-81955
2021- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
T.
AI-81952
2021 - 93RD DC (1100)
4.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-81991
Pct 2 El Gato Rd (Hall Acres Rd) Prj (1200):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 El Gato Rd (Hall Acres Rd) Project in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 El Gato Rd (Hall Acres Rd) Project in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-81983
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.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-81948
A.) Update and correction of the amount stated on AI-80166 approved on 3/30/21, Item B, from $9,787.36 to $11,588.56 due to a quoting error.
B.) Requesting approval to issue payment to the City of Edinburg in the amount of $11,588.56, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after, review, audit processing procedures have been completed.
B.) Requesting approval to issue payment to the City of Edinburg in the amount of $11,588.56, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after, review, audit processing procedures have been completed.
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-81944
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 16, 2021 - July 31, 2021 in the amount of $22,660.63 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
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 16, 2021 - July 31, 2021 in the amount of $22,660.63 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-81875
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | N3400.00.000.2248.00 | COPITZI SALINAS | $4,022.49 |
| 2 | W0100.00.033.0006.04 | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY INC | $2,977.24 |
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-81890
Public Defender's:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for Jose Luis Bravo, First Assistant Public Defender, in the amount of $60.00 (Req. #438096), 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 for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for Jose Luis Bravo, First Assistant Public Defender, in the amount of $60.00 (Req. #438096), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-81893
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $235.00 (Requisition #438124), 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 for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $235.00 (Requisition #438124), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
C.
AI-81735
Jail (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2021 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 437525) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2021 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 437525) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
10.
IT Department:
A.
AI-81843
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | Employee/ID: | Description: | Service Plan: |
| Commissioner Pct. 3 | 1 | Laura E. Ibanez / 249130 | New Wireless Service | 4G CUSTOM NATIONWIDE UNL MINS + MSG UNL + EMAIL&DATA UNL @ $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) per month |
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-81882
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,096,582.78 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/15/21 to 07/28/21.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 07/15-21/21 | $ 569,775.90 |
| 07/22-28/21 | $ 526,806.88 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,096,582.78 |
B.
AI-81899
Salary Sweep (1100/1200):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Co. Wide Adm-Contingency account.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Co. Wide Adm-Contingency account.
C.
AI-81975
Const Pct 2 (1100):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $14,925.00 from Constable Precinct No. 2 to fund a portion of the cost to repair a vehicle that was involved in an accident and appropriation of the same. ( Claim No.19-11-04-1930 Hidalgo County V. Desmond Eugene Bolding)
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $14,925.00 from Constable Precinct No. 2 to fund a portion of the cost to repair a vehicle that was involved in an accident and appropriation of the same. ( Claim No.19-11-04-1930 Hidalgo County V. Desmond Eugene Bolding)
12.
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.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-81857
Requesting approval of reimbursement to Wendy Lopez in the amount of $ 38.15 for the purchase of 7 vehicle titles from Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, (as they do not accept Purchase Orders), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2.
AI-81799
LAW LIBRARY:
1.Requesting authority to enter into seven (7) months (June - December) subscription agreement for the online services with Thomson Reuters- West Publishing Corporation with monthly charge of $8,710.99 for total of $60,976.93.
2. Requesting authority to enter into six (6) months (July-December) subscription agreement for the book online services with Thomson Reuters - West Publishing Corporation with monthly charge of $ 8,891.00 for total of $53,346.00
including authority for County Judge to sign all required documents and subject to compliance with 1295 Form.
2. Requesting authority to enter into six (6) months (July-December) subscription agreement for the book online services with Thomson Reuters - West Publishing Corporation with monthly charge of $ 8,891.00 for total of $53,346.00
including authority for County Judge to sign all required documents and subject to compliance with 1295 Form.
3.
AI-81927
Forensic Center:
Requesting authority to extend the current agreement C-20-451-08-11 "Lodox eXero-dr for the Forensic Center for an additional one year under same rates, terms, and conditions as, effective August 11, 2021 - August 10, 2022.
Requesting authority to extend the current agreement C-20-451-08-11 "Lodox eXero-dr for the Forensic Center for an additional one year under same rates, terms, and conditions as, effective August 11, 2021 - August 10, 2022.
4.
AI-81969
Forensic Center:
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 5 in the amount of $6,621.50 for the "Forensic Center Generator, X-Ray & Renovations" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc.
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 5 in the amount of $6,621.50 for the "Forensic Center Generator, X-Ray & Renovations" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc.
B.
County Judge's Office:
1.
AI-81982
Restatement of Public Purpose previously approved by HCCC. Requesting a declaration of public purpose Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, for the County Judge's Office, Public Affairs Division, Economic Development and Emergency Management to purchase promotional items as indicated in the attached document.
C.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-81874
Precinct No. 1:
Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $217,010.06 for the Pct 1 M6W (M9-M11) Project as submitted by the contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. and reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering.
2.
AI-81862
Precinct No. 1:
Re-statement of "Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-29-20-C/AI#78800] for HC Pct. #1 specifically for the purchase of pencils and pencil bags with imprinted Pct. 1 logo and relevant contact information to be distributed at back-to-school events precinct-wide. Promotional items will be compliant w/standards acceptable and set forth by both HCCC and HC Auditor].
Re-statement of "Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-29-20-C/AI#78800] for HC Pct. #1 specifically for the purchase of pencils and pencil bags with imprinted Pct. 1 logo and relevant contact information to be distributed at back-to-school events precinct-wide. Promotional items will be compliant w/standards acceptable and set forth by both HCCC and HC Auditor].
3.
AI-81913
Precinct No. 1 CO 2017 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC as stated below:
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC as stated below:
| Project | PO No. | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Invoice Amount |
| WA#1 | 778432 | 10069 | 08/03/2021 | $3,164.78 |
| WA#2 | 789711 | 10070 | 08/03/2021 | $2,671.51 |
4.
AI-81914
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoices as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct. 1 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 (M11-SH107)) | 07/31/2021 | 11328653 | $17,283.71 | 784887 |
| Mile 6 (M14 ½ SH107) | 07/31/2021 | 11328654 | $68,924.88 | 829916 |
| Mile 10 (M6-FM 1015) | 07/31/2021 | 11328656 | $9,243.00 | 796083 |
5.
AI-81931
Precinct No. 1:
1. Requesting approval of payment application #17 in the amount of $28,089.83 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for Pct. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
2. Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for project located in Precinct No. 1 as listed below:
1. Requesting approval of payment application #17 in the amount of $28,089.83 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for Pct. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
2. Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for project located in Precinct No. 1 as listed below:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 (M14 ½ SH107) | 7/31/2021 | 11328665 | $24,809.14 | 815794 |
6.
AI-81978
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for architectural services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility as submitted by Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc.:
| Purchase Order | Inv. Date | Inv. Number | Inv. Amt. |
| 783681 | 07/01/2020 | 171805 | $22,250.00 |
D.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-81907
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2021-52 in the amount of $7,835.90 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services for Contract C-20-471-09-01 (WA#1) for the Pct 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project.
2.
AI-81919
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#1) | 08/03/21 | 20297 | $ 2,989.03 | 790326 |
| Dicker Road Project | 08/03/21 | 20298 | $11,555.94 | 803856 |
3.
AI-81966
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) | 07/31/21 | 11328637 | $100,231.82 | 796794 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) | 07/31/21 | 11328638 | $ 22,917.04 | 795673 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 07/31/21 | 11328639 | $ 94,853.48 | 826939 |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 07/31/21 | 11328642 | $ 1,820.27 | 778854 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#2) | 07/31/21 | 11328645 | $ 97,632.67 | 788634 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 07/31/21 | 11328660 | $ 8,006.47 | 821432 |
4.
AI-81974
Approval of payment application No. 20 in the amount of $56,992.03 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017-11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
E.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-81906
Requesting approval to process payment for the following invoices as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., and B2Z Engineering for Precinct 3 projects.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328661 | 7-31-2021 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $5,600.00 |
| 11328662 | 7-31-2021 | FM 676 (Mile 5) WA#2 | 806793 | $6,600.00 |
| 11328646 | 7-31-2021 | Veterans Blvd. WA #2 | 763269 | $34,874.00 |
| 11328647 | 7-31-2021 | Mile 3 Project WA #6 | 784305 | $9,200.00 |
| 30007 | 8-3-2021 | Mile 3 N. Road Project | 823768 | $11,161.17 |
2.
AI-81915
Requesting authority to advertise, and approval of procurement packet (RFB) 2021-0630-09-01-HGO - Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche) for Precinct No. 3 with approval to re-advertise if necessary.
F.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-81940
Requesting approval to process and pay the following invoices as submitted by project engineer B2Z Engineering, GDJ Engineering, & L&G Engineering for projects located in Precinct 4 and listed below.
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor/Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 8/3/2021 | 830040 | B2Z Engineering / Sunflower Park | 40136 | $2,796.68 |
| 8/3/2021 | 811749 | B2Z Engineering / Mechanical Shop | 40132 | $5,418.85 |
| 8/2/2021 | 831988 | GDJ Engineering / Flashing Beacon Design Project | 2021-56 | $9,278.00 |
| 8/2/2021 | 830599 | GDJ Engineering / Russell Road Project WA#1 | 2021-51 | $69,226.10 |
| 7/31/2021 | 808447 | L&G Engineering / Mile 5 Project WA#2 | 11328651 | $23,480.39 |
| 7/31/2021 | 785987 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#3 Alamo to Sharp Rd. | 11328657 | $24,607.08 |
| 7/31/2021 | 739761 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#1 Wallace to 10th | 11328659 | $3,486.60 |
| 07/31/2021 | 728311 | L&G Engineering / FM2220 WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 | 11328641 | $14,968.67 |
| 07/31/2021 | 785986 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 11328658 | $12,296.41 |
G.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-81849
Requesting the removal of an asset from HC Auditors inventory list, identified in Exhibit "A" attached herein and determined "unable to locate" as detailed in the supporting documentation including the present value..
H.
County Courts:
1.
AI-81928
Requesting approval of reimbursement to Cynthia Cavazos in the amount of $299.50 for the purchase of TrialBook Pro License software required for court proceedings to be conducted accurately and efficiently, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
I.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-81885
Approval of the first of two extensions for C-16-333-11-15 - SmartCom for Telecommunication and Internet Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department.
2.
AI-81891
Approval of the first of two extensions for C-17-262-01-23 - SmartCom for Data Telecommunication Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department.
3.
AI-81923
Approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office "Purchase of Weapons" with Colorado Sunrise Holdings LLC, DBA TK Tactical Firearms, under the same rates, terms and conditions.
4.
AI-81925
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice as submitted by B2Z Engineering for engineering services for the HCSO Memorial Wall through the current Agreement Contract# C-19-251-07-16 Work Authorization #3 (P.O. # 825083).
| Invoice | Amount |
| 40134 | 881.99 |
5.
AI-81926
Acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by B2Z Engineering for professional engineering services under WA #1 Contract# C-20-681-12-29 for "Wall Partition in Adult Detention Facility Releasing Area", through the current Agreement. (PO#829205).
| Invoice | Amount |
| 40135 | $2,788.77 |
6.
AI-81939
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions with Dr. Sobia Nasir M.D., as permitted in the current contract C-18-213-08-21.
J.
WIC:
1.
AI-81888
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions with GBB Rentals, LTD, as permitted in the current contract C-20-339-11-24 "Lease of Office Space for WIC - Alamo"