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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING DECEMBER 28, 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 Courthouse Annex III 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-84011
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-84012
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-83850
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "The Shoppes" 2020-2021 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $289,749.43 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Edinburg.
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-84004
2021 - SOA1350 Pct 2 - (1303)
B.
AI-83876
2021 - Elections (1100)
C.
AI-83890
2021 - TX Agrilife Ext. (1100)
D.
AI-83906
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PH Workforce Expansion (1293)
E.
AI-83883
2021 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
F.
AI-83856
2021 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
G.
AI-83892
2021 - Constable Precinct 4 (1282)
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-83999
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-83889
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 12.50 acres out of Lots 9 & 16 Blk. 92 Mo-Tex Land & Irrig. Subdivision (Sharp Road & F.M. 1925) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline east of Sharp Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Sharp Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.00 acres out of 18.03 tract of land Blk. 168 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Eldora Road & Valverde Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline north of Eldora Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Eldora Road.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 12.50 acres out of Lots 9 & 16 Blk. 92 Mo-Tex Land & Irrig. Subdivision (Sharp Road & F.M. 1925) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline east of Sharp Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Sharp Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.00 acres out of 18.03 tract of land Blk. 168 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Eldora Road & Valverde Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline north of Eldora Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Eldora Road.
C.
AI-83865
1. Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a. Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (U.S. 281 & F.M. 490)
*Reimbursement request: $7,000.00 for (7) OSSF'S
b. Sendero Trails Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (U.S. 281 & F.M. 490)
*Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
a. Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (U.S. 281 & F.M. 490)
*Reimbursement request: $7,000.00 for (7) OSSF'S
b. Sendero Trails Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (U.S. 281 & F.M. 490)
*Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-83678
District Clerk Fee report for the month of November 2021 $346,665.25
6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-83942
Insurance:
Approval of payment for invoice dated 12/14/2021 in the amount of $1,111.00 as submitted by Montalvo Insurance Agency for adjustments to the 2021 County Wide Property & Casualty Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval of payment for invoice dated 12/14/2021 in the amount of $1,111.00 as submitted by Montalvo Insurance Agency for adjustments to the 2021 County Wide Property & Casualty Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-83884
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 December 1, 2021 - December 15, 2021, in the amount of $33,714.46 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 December 1, 2021 - December 15, 2021, in the amount of $33,714.46 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
8.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-83905
Requesting approval for the County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursements in the amount of $84.69 to Sr. Deputy Leonardo Quintana after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Sr. Deputy Quintana paid for fuel expenses with his personal credit card.
9.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-83965
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | M2240.99.000.0001.B8 | SOUTH TEXAS BACK INSTITUTE | $4,087.99 |
| 2 | M2240.99.000.0001.B8 | SOUTH TEXAS BACK INSTITUTE | $3,835.13 |
| 3 | M2350.99.001.0013.E5 | MARBRAN-USA LTD | $3,707.09 |
| 4 | M2930.00.000.0001.00 | MCDONALD'S REAL ESTATE CO | $4,554.60 |
| 5 | N6761.00.001.0006.00 | WEINGARTEN SHARY NORTH JV | $3,267.59 |
| 6 | N7700.00.010.0015.00 | WESLACO CATHOLIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
$4,975.76 |
| 7 | O0480.02.000.0107.00 | PINE JOSE & ALISIA | $3,480.11 |
| 8 | P3113.00.000.0010.00 | WELLIVER EDWIN D CONCEPCION O |
$3,079.64 |
| 9 | S5937.99.000.0013.00 | VAS TRANSPORTATION LLC | $3,208.63 |
| 10 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,946.80 |
| 11 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,921.34 |
| 12 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,700.64 |
| 13 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,505.03 |
B.
AI-83964
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | E4251.00.000.0005.00 | FRANCISCO RUGAMA | $10,632.74 |
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-83933
Requesting approval to pay the 2022 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership fees in the amount of $100.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 each for Associate memberships for Annette Muñiz, Noe Lopez, Jr., and Jason Rohr, for a combined amount of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-83972
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $658,124.37 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/02/21 to 12/08/21.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 12/02-08/21 | $658,124.37 |
| TOTAL | $658,124.37 |
B.
AI-83969
Master Court I (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 12/06/2021 and calendar year 2022.
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 12/06/2021 and calendar year 2022.
| FROM | TO | ||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary |
| Budget Adjustment (Transfer) | 031-001 | 0001 | Bailiff | 10/01 | $40,552 | 10/06 | $48,163 |
C.
AI-83958
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 $1,145.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the 2nd quarter grant award for 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 $1,145.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the 2nd quarter grant award for the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
D.
AI-83963
Emergency Mgmt - 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 $998.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the 2nd quarter grant award for 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 $998.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the 2nd quarter grant award for the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
E.
AI-83885
ARPA- American Rescue Plan Act (1290):
Clarification to record vote of action taken on 12/14/2021 AI-83777, 27.G.3A and 27.G.3.B.1
A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Healthcare Professionals Program to invest in local academic institutions that address the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
B. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the following projects under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Healthcare Professionals Program.
1. Assistance to South Texas College Nursing Program- Project Number: ARPA-21-110-034.
Clarification to record vote of action taken on 12/14/2021 AI-83777, 27.G.3A and 27.G.3.B.1
A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Healthcare Professionals Program to invest in local academic institutions that address the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
B. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the following projects under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Healthcare Professionals Program.
1. Assistance to South Texas College Nursing Program- Project Number: ARPA-21-110-034.
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.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-83879
Approval of Payment Application No. 8 in the amount of $322,106.38 for REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd. Project" CSJ: 0921-02-321 through contract No. C-20-294-02-23, as certified for payment by project engineer B2Z Engineering.
B.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-83968
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for projects located in Precinct 4.
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 11/22/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop | R030828 | $ 3,858.53 |
| 12/17/2021 | 825006 | NM Contracting / HC Pct.4 Maintenance Building | 11 | $ 200,174.07 |
2.
AI-83929
Requesting approval to enter a 36-month Monitoring Service Agreement with JSJ security, Inc. DBA Safeguard Security, for fire monitoring services for the Hidalgo County Pct 4 mechanic shop located at 1051 Doolittle Road with a monthly rate of $37.00. Subject to Form 1295.
C.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-83955
Requesting approval to pay invoice 2018.19.07 in the amount of $62,047.56 for services rendered in connection with the Hidalgo County Justice Center as submitted by ROFA Architects, Inc.
2.
AI-83859
Safety Division:
Approval to declare assets as "Salvage Property" (for the purpose of destruction) and removal from Safety's inventory list– Emergency Lights and controllers as they cannot be recycled approval for said disposition to be conducted through the HCSO.
Approval to declare assets as "Salvage Property" (for the purpose of destruction) and removal from Safety's inventory list– Emergency Lights and controllers as they cannot be recycled approval for said disposition to be conducted through the HCSO.
D.
Budget & Management:
1.
AI-84010
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $64,887.11 for the "Hidalgo County Former Plains Capital Bldg. Reconfiguration" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc.
2.
AI-83855
County Wide:
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1st) one year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions with Connect Your Care, LLC. through agreement #C-18-254-12-04 "Cobra Administration Services" extension E-21-159-12-28 effective 01/01/22 - 12/31/22.
E.
County Clerk:
1.
AI-83860
Requesting approval to Surplus assets and declare as "Salvage Property "on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete [that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended – water damage] including the removal from the Hidalgo County inventory list, to be destroyed and discarded via landfill. LGC Ch. 263.151.1
F.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-83988
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $193,368.27 for services rendered for the Pct.4 Justice Center as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC. as reviewed by project architect, ROFA Architects, Inc.
2.
AI-83978
Requesting approval of Final Payment Application for Herrcon in the amount of $47,300.06 for the McAllen Tax Office for electrical system renovations.
3.
AI-83867
A. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for water service with the City of Edinburg for one (1) Water Meter for the New Elections Building located at 2015 Jackson Creek Ave, Edinburg TX 78539 and if applicable, authority to execute required documents;
B. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for electrical service with Gexa Energy through County contract C-20-628-12-08 for the New Elections Building located at 2015 Jackson Creek Ave, Edinburg TX 78539 with authority to execute, if applicable, req.uired documents.
B. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for electrical service with Gexa Energy through County contract C-20-628-12-08 for the New Elections Building located at 2015 Jackson Creek Ave, Edinburg TX 78539 with authority to execute, if applicable, req.uired documents.
G.
IT Department:
1.
AI-83907
Clarification to approved [R/AI-#83323 CC 11/30/2021] for the leasing of 37 Latitude 5424 Laptops that are End of Life and will be replaced with Latitude 5420 Rugged under the same monthly fees, terms and conditions.
H.
J.P.'s:
1.
AI-83971
A. Requesting approval to Amend [CC action 08/14/2018 R/AI-66003]: "Approval to surplus the items detailed on Exhibit "A" attached herein for the purpose of destruction and disposal via landfill inasmuch as all items are obsolete and/or water damaged beyond repair due to the June 2017 Torrential Rain Event as further confirmed and supported through the documentation attached" in order to document a complete surplus list;
B. Requesting approval for disposition and removal of assets on "EXHIBIT A 2021 JP1 PL1" for disposal via landfill, assets damaged during, but not included, on June 2017 Torrential Rain Event's Exhibit "A" list.
B. Requesting approval for disposition and removal of assets on "EXHIBIT A 2021 JP1 PL1" for disposal via landfill, assets damaged during, but not included, on June 2017 Torrential Rain Event's Exhibit "A" list.
2.
AI-83900
Justice of the Peace 2 Place 2:
Approval of a 24 months lease extension with the current Copier Lease Agreement for one (1) digital copier, Ricoh MPC4504, [CC 11/03/2020 C/AI-#78069] through DIR awarded vendor, Ricoh USA, Inc. (contract DIR-CPO-4435), in the monthly amount of $235.67, effective December 28, 2021 - December 27, 2023.
Approval of a 24 months lease extension with the current Copier Lease Agreement for one (1) digital copier, Ricoh MPC4504, [CC 11/03/2020 C/AI-#78069] through DIR awarded vendor, Ricoh USA, Inc. (contract DIR-CPO-4435), in the monthly amount of $235.67, effective December 28, 2021 - December 27, 2023.
I.
Purchasing Department:
1.
AI-83843
Requesting authorization to Surplus assets declare as "Salvage property "on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete [that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended] including the removal from the Hidalgo County inventory list, to be destroyed and discarded via landfill. LGC Ch. 263.151.1
J.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-83825
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice as submitted by Herrcon for the repair of building roof at the Sheriff's Office Vicksburg Building through the current Agreement Contract# 581-19 Payment Application #1 (Final) (P.O. # 837478).
| Invoice | Amount |
| 1 | $75,772.04 |
K.
Urban County Program:
1.
AI-83935
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions with Los Tesoros Investments I, LTD, as permitted in the current contract C-18-187A-12-04 "Lease of Office Space to House Urban County Program".