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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
10:00 A.M.
                                          

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 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-84529
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-84530
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-84523
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023 - .025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of January through June of 2021.
 
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-84467
2021 - HCSO 2020 OPSG  (1284)
 
B.
AI-84479
2021 - VOCA FY22 (1284)
 
C.
AI-84432
2021-Pct.1 R&B (1200)
 
D.
AI-84371
2021 - Pct.4 R&B (1200)
 
E.
AI-84370
2021-Pct.4 Parks (1100)
 
4.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-84508
2022 - Emergency Management (1100)
 
B.
AI-84540
2022 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
 
C.
AI-84473
2022 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
 
D.
AI-84490
2022 - IT Department (1100 I.T.)
 
E.
AI-84425
2022 PCT. 1 - ADMIN (1200)
 
F.
AI-84417
2022 - County Clerk's (1100)
 
G.
AI-84377
2022 - CRIM DA (1100)
 
H.
AI-84382
2022 - Constable Pct.3
 
I.
AI-84366
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
 
J.
AI-84359
2022 - Facilities Management CO Wide (1100)
 
5.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-84477
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)
 
 
B.
AI-84446
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Berny Estates Unit II Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Thomas W. & Helen B. Bentsen CO-TEE) (Tower Road & Canton Road.)
*Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
 
C.
AI-84494
1.  PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 Acres all of Lot 14 Blk. 33 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision  (Proposed La Villita Estates No. 2 Subdivision) (Doolittle Road & Ramseyer Street) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12" waterline south of Ramseyer Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8" water line with a 16" PVC casing boring Ramseyer Road.

b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 0.19 acres out of the north 5.27 acres out of Lot 18 Caledonia Estates Subdivision (Cesar Chavez Road & Curve Street) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline east of Cesar Chavez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4 " water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road.

c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 40.00 acre tract being all of Lot 3 Blk. 25 La Donna Plat Subdivision (Proposed San Rafael No. 2 Subdivision) (Mile 4 ½ North Road & Soderquist Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline south of Ponciano Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8" water line with a 16" PVC casing boring Soderquist Road.

d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: 10 acres out of Lot 11 Blk. 77 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. Subdivision (Mile 20 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline east of Mile 5 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4" water line extension running north along the east side of Mile 5 ½ West Road.  One ¾" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Mile 5 ½ West Road.

e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 50.19 acres out of Blk. 63 & 78 La Blanca Ag. Co. Subdivision "B" (Proposed; Santa Isabella Phase I Subdivision) (Mile 12 North Road & Ola La Blanca Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12" waterline south of Mile 12 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Three 8" water line with a 16" PVC casing boring Mile 12 North Road.

f. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 4.89 acres out of Lot 39 Nick Doffing Subdivision (Mile 5 Road & Brushline Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline west of Brushline Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Brushline Road.

g. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of lot 109 Blk. 2 La Homa Groves Citrus No. 2 Subdivision (La Homa Road & Silverado Circle) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" 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.

h. Applicant: P&S Construction LLC (Wo. No. 2021-1001147896)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2" coated steel pipe extension east along the south side of Crocket Road approximately 2,000 feet.  One 2"  coated steel pipe boring Crocket Road.

i. Applicant: Wonderful Citrus Packing Co., LLC.
Location of Pipeline Crossings: 2 crossings on Marcedonio Road, 3 crossings on Coolidge Street and 1 crossing on Bucy Road. (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvements within Right-of-Way: Consists of  Two 12" Double wall corrugated HDPE pipes, Four 8" corrugated HDPE pipes drain pipes that will cross the above mentioned County Roads via bore.
 
 
6.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-84465
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 January 16, 2022 - January 31, 2022 in the amount of $31,378.22 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-84502
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/14/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Net Change
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0063 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00 ($500.00)
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0058 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 $500.00
 
7.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-84369
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 C8152.00.000.0004.00 CASAREZ NORA V & RENE SALINAS CASAREZ $4,425.68
2 D5790.99.000.0001.00 DOCTOR HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE LTD $28,658.69
3 D5790.99.000.0001.05 WOMEN'S HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE $10,531.54
4 D5790.99.000.006A.01 DAY SURGERY AT RENAISSANCE $5,467.29
5 D5700.99.000.006A.02 RENAISSANCE GASTROENTEROLOGY $3,780.70
6 E3300.99.000.0000.Z9 WINTHROP RESOURCES CORP $10,545.50
7 I4000.99.000.0003.10 BAKER DISTRIBUTING CO# 712 $2,539.99
8 I4000.99.000.0003.10 BAKER DISTRIBUTING CO# 712 $3,571.70
9 J5700.00.009.0008.00 SANCHEZ ALBERTO & MARIA D $3,370.13
10 J9971.00.000.0001.00 JX PROPERTIES LLC $4,513.25
11 L1770.01.000.0046.00 RAMOS COSME M ROBLES & JESSICA RAMOS-BAH $2,543.33
 
B.
AI-84368
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 B5055.00.000.0005.00 RIO BANK $9,654.78
2 B5055.00.000.0006.00 RIO BANK $9,161.16
3 D6000.05.000.0002.00 HARRY HAZIEL REYES ROMERO $3,652.47
4 T0620.00.000.0002.00 RIO BANK $2,883.62
 
8.
Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-84387
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $45.00 for January - February invoice paid to Switcher Studio after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
 
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-84364
Purchasing Department:
Approval to pay the following memberships for 2021 with authority for the county Treasurer to issue check after review ,audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
1. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $100.00 Req #  00447158 
2. Texas Public Purchasing Association - $150.00 Req #  00447491
3. The Institute of Public Procurement  (NIGP) $1,295.00 Req #  00447493 
 
B.
AI-84438
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $100.00 for Crystal Puente ($50.00) and Rudy Flores ($50.00) (Req# 447287) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-84390
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #447822 for 2022 membership dues to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $190.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
D.
AI-84391
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #447823 for 2022 membership dues for Captain David D. Friedlein to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of  $130.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
E.
AI-84392
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #447825 for payment of 2022 membership dues to the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $100.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
F.
AI-84388
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition # 447821 for 2022 Major County Sheriffs of America Membership dues in the amount of $5,000.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
 
G.
AI-84397
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2022 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
VENDOR AMOUNT ACCT. # REQ#
Amigos Del Valle $  5,000.00 2-1100-444-00-125-018-0-810 447891
Texas Conference of Urban Counties $24,769.53 2-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 447890
 
H.
AI-84328
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2022 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $250.00 for five (5) individuals, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
10.
IT Department:
 
A.
AI-84315
Authorization and approval to continue wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in exhibit A):
Department: Qty: Description:
County Clerks 3 Data service
County Clerks 2 GPS data service
Juvenile Probation 4 Cell phone service
Juvenile Probation 6 Data service
Facilities Management 1 Cell phone service
Facilities Management 38 Data service
 
11.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-84483
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,831,639.71 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 1/13/22 to 1/31/22.
01/13-19/22 $     926,798.32
01/20-26/22 $     604,164.65
01/27-31/22 $     300,676.74
TOTAL $  1,831,639.71
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-84424
WIC LAC Center/WIC LAC Supp Center (1292) / Pct1 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of changes to the 2022 Salary Schedule, effective 01/03/2022:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Obj. Position Title G/S Adopted Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Adopted Budgeted Salary Variance
Budget Process Correction 350-017 0001 113 Registered Nurse Consultant (IBCL) 18/08 $46,340.00 18/08 $47,749.00 $1,409.00
350-018 0003 $46,340.00 $47,748.00 $1,408.00
Budget Process Correction 121-005 0156 113 Maintenance IV 09/07 $46,156.00 09/08 $47,771.00 $1,615.00
 
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.
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-84441
Authority to exercise the first year extension from February 15, 2022 through February 14, 2023 provided under C-21-183-01-26 for Engagement of Pathologist with Provision of Autopsy and Related Services under the same rates, terms and conditions with Dr. Fulgencio P. Salinas.
 
B.
Adult Probation:
 
1.
AI-84462
Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for the Purchase of Instant Drug Screening Cups, including re-advertising, if applicable.  Subject to purchasing and legal review and approval.
 
C.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-84524
Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose" for the  purchase of miscellaneous items [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items] which assist in the Precinct's efforts in disseminating information on road conditions, closures, paving/drainage improvements, educational and health awareness, public safety services and programs affecting the community for FY 2022.
 
2.
AI-84526
A.  Requesting authority to enter into (1) new 36-month (capital) lease with Canon Financial Services, Inc., for Copier Model IR ADV DX C3835i through our membership/participation with Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract DIR-CPO-4437 through requisition #448400 in the amount of $174.58 per month-equipment, maintenance service agreement 1,000 B/W copies per month @ $10.10/month with overages billed @ $0.0101 per copy, 1,500 color copies per month @ $84.60/month with overages billed @ $0.0564 per copy for a total monthly cost of $269.28; effective upon approval and delivery & installation and subject to compliance with HB-1295;
 
B.  Requesting authority to enter into (1) new 36-month (capital) lease with Canon Financial Services, Inc for Copier Model IR ADV DX-C257IF through our membership/participation with Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract DIR-CPO-4437 through requisition #448432 in the amount of 76.69 per month-equipment, maintenance service agreement 1,000 B/W copies per month @ $12.80/month with overages billed @ $0.0128 per copy, 500 color copies per month @ $39.40/month with overages billed @ $0.0788 per copy for a total monthly cost of $128.89; effective upon approval and delivery & installation and subject to compliance with HB-1295;

C. Requesting authority to enter into (1) new 36-month (capital) lease with Canon Financial Services, Inc for Copier Model IR ADV DX-C3826i through our membership/participation with Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract DIR-CPO-4437 through requisition #448433 in the amount of $158.96 per month-equipment, maintenance service agreement 1,000 B/W copies per month @ $10.90/month with overages billed @ $0.0109 per copy, 900 color copies per month @ $59.13/month with overages billed @ $0.0657 per copy for a total monthly cost of $228.99; effective upon approval and delivery & installation and subject to compliance with HB-1295.
 
3.
AI-84471
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2021-010 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services for Pct 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project in the amount of $27,524.00, Contract C-20-471-09-01 (WA#1).  
 
4.
AI-84466
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#
Dicker Road Project    02/01/22 20314 $11,555.96 803856
Stormwater Management Prj. 02/01/22 20315 $19,979.98 841458
 
5.
AI-84362
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20313 in the amount of $25,051.75 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services under Contract C-18-075-02-27 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project. 
 
D.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-84393
Approval of Payment Application No. 1 and Final in the amount of $34,814.50 to Rio United Builders LLC, for La Mansion Concrete Flat Work project through contract No. C-21-0622-07-07, as certified for payment by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering.
 
2.
AI-84381
Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering for professional services under contract #C-19-243-07-16
Invoice No. Date Project Amount PO No.
22003 1-20-2022 La Mansion Concrete Flat Work $1,750.00 831736
 
E.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-84514
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for projects located in Precinct 4:
Invoice Date P.O. Number Vendor / Project Invoice Number Invoice Amount
02/01/2022 830599 GDJ Engineering / Russell Road Project 2022-014 $43,359.00
01/27/2022 765626 The Warren Group Architects / Memorial Park Phase I 003 $49,262.76
01/28/2022 840228 The Levy Company / Flashing Beacons  1 $1,950.00
01/31/2022 808447 L&G Engineering / Mile 5 Project WA#2 11328844 $20,880.65
01/31/2022 785987 L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#3 Project Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd 11328848 $225.55
01/31/2022 785986 L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl 11328842 $7,820.11
01/31/2022 728311 L&G Engineering / FM2220 Ware Rd. WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 11328843 $11,322.00
12/31/2021 807788 MEG Engineering / N. Alamo Road Realignment  10 $3,613.25
01/31/2022 834803 Texas Cordia Construction / N. Alamo Road Realignment  6 $21,751.62
 
2.
AI-84487
Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for Citizen Collection Station In San Manuel Area, including re-advertising, if applicable.Subject to purchasing and legal review and approval.
 
F.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-84548
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO #
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 10/31/21
11/30/21
12/31/21
11328818
11328819
11328820
$12,599.76 each 841107
 
2.
AI-84517
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. 1/31/22 11328863 $12,599.76 842488
 
G.
Budget & Management:
 
1.
AI-84491
Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for 3rd Party Administration for Self Funded Medical Plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management Service, Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment and EAP., including re-advertising, if applicable, subject to purchasing, legal review and approval.
 
2.
AI-84399
Approval to exercise the second (2) of three (3) one (1) year extension available under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for consulting services for Self-Funded Insurance Group Health. 
 
3.
AI-84379
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $79,685.83 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. 
 
H.
Auditor's Office:
 
1.
AI-84516
Requesting approval of one (1) 36 month scanner lease agreement with Ricoh USA, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with U.S. Communities a subsidiary of OMNIA Partners Cooperative, Contract # 4400003732; 
Requisition #  Months Model Monthly Payment
00447340 36 FI-7600 $ 305.60
 
2.
AI-84461
Approval of three (3) 36 month Capital Copier Leases with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through HC's membership with DIR cooperative contract [DIR-CPO-4435] for the HC Auditor's Office;
Requisition # Description Location Monthly Amount
447943 IM5000  Front Office 272.26
447943 IM5000  Back Office 272.26
447943 IMC6000 Center Office 458.86
 
I.
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-84555
Requesting approval to complete and submit the attached credit application, as requested by vendor, Los Pinos Hardware with authority for Facilities Management Director, Oscar R. Villarreal to execute the document. Subject to legal review.
 
2.
AI-84436
Requesting approval to submit the attached credit application required by JF Petroleum Group including authority for Hidalgo County Facilities Management Director to sign the credit application.
 
J.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-84408
A. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided under Contract E-20-544A-01-26 for the "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals" with Adapco, LLC to have no lapse in service while the procurement process is completed; B. Authority to advertise the procurement packet for "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals", including the re-advertising, if necessary.