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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING September 21, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-82548
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-82549
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-82309
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
C.
AI-82310
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-82545
2021 - PCT 2 RD MAINT (1200)
B.
AI-82469
2021 - CRIM DA (1100)
C.
AI-82490
2021 - 430th DC (1100)
D.
AI-82461
2021 - IT Department (1100 I.T.)
E.
AI-82487
2021 - IT Department (1242)
F.
AI-82488
2021 - Autopsies (1100)
G.
AI-82489
2021 - 449th DC (1100)
H.
AI-82406
2021 - County Clerk (1100)
I.
AI-82411
2021 - Veterans Services (1100)
J.
AI-82414
2021 - County Treasurer (1100)
K.
AI-82453
2021 - County Treasurer (1100) - Bail Bond Board
L.
AI-82400
2021 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
M.
AI-82419
2021 - Constable Pct.3 (1100)
N.
AI-82358
2021 - Constable Precinct 4 (1220)
O.
AI-82367
2021- Domestic Relations Office (1100)
P.
AI-82351
2021 - JP 1-2 (1100)
Q.
AI-82365
2021 - Nuisance Abatement (1100)
R.
AI-82506
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
S.
AI-82372
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID IMM PROJECT 3 (1293)
T.
AI-82355
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID IMM PROJECT 1 (1293)
U.
AI-82364
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID IMM PROJECT 2 (1293)
V.
AI-82350
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
W.
AI-82347
2021- Health & Human Services (1100)
4.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-82390
Pct. 1 CO 2017 (1351):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 M12N(M1W-M2W), prog. 268, to Pct. 1 Vehicles, prog. 195, to fund purchase of vehicles.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 M12N(M1W-M2W), prog. 268, to Pct. 1 Vehicles, prog. 195, to fund purchase of vehicles.
B.
AI-82547
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-82451
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)
B.
AI-82425
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Rio Rico Ranchettes Subdivision - Pct. 1 (VJD Ventures, LP) (Mile 3 North Road & Mile 2 ½ East Road)
*Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for (4) OSSF's
a. Rio Rico Ranchettes Subdivision - Pct. 1 (VJD Ventures, LP) (Mile 3 North Road & Mile 2 ½ East Road)
*Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for (4) OSSF's
C.
AI-82393
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Mesquite Xrossing Subdivision - Pct. 1 (RGV Auto Source) (F.M. 88 & Mile 14 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
a. Mesquite Xrossing Subdivision - Pct. 1 (RGV Auto Source) (F.M. 88 & Mile 14 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
D.
AI-82475
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.00 acre out of Lot 13 Blk. 61 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision (Canton Road & tower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline south of Canton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Canton Road.
b.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 40.249 acres being a portion out of Blk. 224 and all of Blk. 225 Hall Fifield Subdivision (Ridge Road & Whalen Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline west of Whalen Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Whalen Road.
c. Applicant: ECON Group LLC.
Legal Description: 40.00 acres out of Lot 15 Blk. 99 Campacuas Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6" water line with a 12" steel casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.00 acre out of Lot 13 Blk. 61 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision (Canton Road & tower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline south of Canton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Canton Road.
b.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 40.249 acres being a portion out of Blk. 224 and all of Blk. 225 Hall Fifield Subdivision (Ridge Road & Whalen Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline west of Whalen Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Whalen Road.
c. Applicant: ECON Group LLC.
Legal Description: 40.00 acres out of Lot 15 Blk. 99 Campacuas Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6" water line with a 12" steel casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-82333
District Clerk
Fee Report for the Month of August 2021 $409,629.51
Fee Report for the Month of August 2021 $409,629.51
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-82517
Approval of revised Exhibit A on AI-81793 approved by Commissioners Court on July 27, 2021.
B.
AI-82486
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 1, 2021 - September 15, 2021 in the amount of $48,062.04 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 September 1, 2021 - September 15, 2021 in the amount of $48,062.04 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-82408
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | H1933.03.000.0017.00 | PHILLIPS MARKS C | $3,060.22 |
| 2 | P4408.00.000.0002.00 | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK | $3,411.64 |
B.
AI-82410
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | H1933.03.000.0034.00 | RADIAN TITLE AGENCY OF TEXAS LLC | $2,502.50 |
| 2 | S6455.00.004.0005.00 | VALLEY SPINE MEDICAL CENTER | $2,500.01 |
C.
AI-82407
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | A4900.00.000.0001.00 | SAN MIGUEL APARTMENTS LLC | $20,372.00 |
| 2 | F3910.00.000.0001.00 | FJRS INVESTMENTS LTD | $20,323.03 |
| 3 | F3910.00.000.0001.00 | FJRS INVESTMENTS LTD | $20,205.80 |
| 4 | K2400.00.000.0125.00 | UTILITY TRLR SALES SE TEXAS INC | $8,838.20 |
| 5 | K2400.00.000.0125.00 | UTILITY TRLR SALES SE TEXAS INC | $8,737.40 |
| 6 | K2400.00.000.0125.00 | UTILITY TRLR SALES SE TEXAS INC | $8,624.70 |
| 7 | K2400.00.000.0125.00 | UTILITY TRLR SALES SE TEXAS INC | $8,517.84 |
9.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-82360
Adult Probation - DWI Court (1289):
Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the months of July 2021 and August 2021 in the amounts of $284.00 and $238.00 respectively.
Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the months of July 2021 and August 2021 in the amounts of $284.00 and $238.00 respectively.
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-82497
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2021 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2021 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-82401
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 $545.00 (Requisition #440512), 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 $545.00 (Requisition #440512), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
C.
AI-82322
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2021 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Sheriff J.E. Guerra in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 438883) 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 Sheriff J.E. Guerra in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 438883) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
11.
Head Start:
A.
AI-82436
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: August
B.
AI-82438
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: August
C.
AI-82440
Approval of Monthly Financial Report: August
D.
AI-82434
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Report: August
12.
IT Department:
A.
AI-82470
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | Employee/ID: | Description: | Monthly Service Plan: | One-time Equipment Cost: |
| Commissioner Pct. 1 | 3 | Office Use | ARLO Cameras w/ data service | Custom 4G Unl. MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/ea per month | ARLO Camera Go @ $399.99/each |
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-82426
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,090,496.29 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/26/21 to 09/08/21.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 08/26-31/21 | $ 398,548.01 |
| 09/01-01/21 | $ 263,424.34 |
| 09/02-08/21 | $ 428,523.94 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,090,496.29 |
B.
AI-82343
WIC ADM (1292): Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0102 | Clerk II | 03/05 | $26,338.00 | 03/05 | $27,152.00 | 09/06/21 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0160 | Clinic Aide II | 03/04 | $26,234.00 | 03/05 | $27,152.00 | 09/13/21 |
C.
AI-82472
Emergency Management - FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant (1286):
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Emergency Mgmt (1100) to Emergency Mgmt TCA Performance Support Grant (1286) in the amount of $1,146.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Emergency Mgmt (1100) to Emergency Mgmt TCA Performance Support Grant (1286) in the amount of $1,146.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
D.
AI-82471
Co. Judge's Office - FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant (1286):
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Co. Judge (1100) to Co Judge TCA Performance Support Grant (1286) in the amount of $998.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Co. Judge (1100) to Co Judge TCA Performance Support Grant (1286) in the amount of $998.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
E.
AI-82342
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of May 1 through August 31, 2021.
14.
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-82454
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB: 21-099-10-13-YZV procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice draft contract. etc.,) as attahced hereto for Pest Control Service for County including the re-advertising when/if applicable.
2.
AI-82473
Requesting approval to correct the contract number listed on Amendment No. 1 [approved CC/03/16/2021, R/AI #79947] to reflect E-20-538-03-16 as the contract number of the approved extension of this original contract is C-20-211-07-21.
3.
AI-82474
Requesting approval of the sixty (60) day grace period extension between HC and Matt's Building Materials for "Construction Building Materials & Related Supplies," so as to have no lapse in service [C-20-211-07-21].
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-82456
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 8 in the amount of $138,023.52 for services rendered for Pct. 1 Sunset Park Operations Facility as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.
2.
AI-82462
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 14 in the amount of $223,979.21 for the Pct 1 M6 West (M9-M11) project as submitted by the contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. and reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering.
3.
AI-82394
Requesting approval of payment application #18 in the amount of $32,534.81 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for Pct. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-82339
Requesting approval to pay 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# |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 08/31/21 | 11328683 | $ 1,820.28 | 778854 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 08/31/21 | 11328688 | $ 6,990.20 | 821432 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 08/31/21 | 11328694 | $43,848.77 | 826939 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#2) | 08/31/21 | 11328698 | $ 3,360.34 | 764302 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#2) | 08/31/21 | 11328700 | $44,239.98 | 788634 |
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-82508
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for "Construction of Pueblo de Palmas Park" - 2021-0611-10-13-HGO - with authority to re-advertise when/if necessary.
2.
AI-82494
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for projects located in Precinct 4:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 08/03/2021 | 807788 | Millennium Engineers Group / CEI North Alamo Road Realignment Project | 6 | $7,133.00 |
| 08/28/2021 | 834803 | Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. / North Alamo Road Realignment | 1 | $1,805.00 |
3.
AI-82463
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for "Pest Control Services for all SO Facilities" with authority to re-advertise if necessary.
E.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-82510
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. | 8/31/21 | 11328691 | $12,577.44 | 827814 |
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-82449
Requesting approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the second (2nd) of 3, one-year extension with BLX GROUP, LLC., for Arbitrage Calculation Services under the same rates, terms, and conditions under contract C-19-109-09-24.
G.
District Attorney:
1.
AI-82429
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 6 in the amount of $13,706.60 for the "Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-Ray and Renovations" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc.
H.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-82420
Approval of Payment Applications as listed below from B2Z Engineering Professional Construction Management Services for Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory Facility:
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO# | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization #2 | Design & Bidding Phase | 828387 | 40133 | 8/5/2021 | $14,913.00 |
| Work Authorization #2 | Design & Bidding Phase | 828387 | 40140 | 9/1/2021 | $11,207.23 |
2.
AI-82466
Requesting approval of the attached Statement of Work to upgrade the module (Order Connect NX) to the Electronic Medical Records project, under C-20-227-06-30 awarded to Netsmart, at no cost.
3.
AI-82418
Requesting authority to proceed with an Equipment Relocation Request with RICOH USA, INC. in the amount of $381.15 from 1304 S 25th Ave., Edinburg to 427 E Duranta Ste. 107 Alamo Covid Unit Alamo with authority for Mr. Eduardo "Eddie" Olivarez, to sign subject to legal approval.
I.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-82325
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 |
| 40141 | $440.99 |
J.
WIC:
1.
AI-82328
Requesting authority to utilize the final one (1) year renewal for Lease of Space for Off-Premises Storage Area for H.C. WIC Program under the same rates, terms and conditions with BIC Development Corporation. [C-17-048-04-18].
K.
County Judge's Office:
1.
AI-82544
Requesting approval to purchase Zencity core SaaS software from SHI Government Solution for the purpose of Crisis Management Communication Software for Emergency Management, in the total amount of $19,990.00, subject to form 1295 and price verification.