1.
AI-84761
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-84762
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-84707
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023 - .025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of July through September of 2021.
3.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-84744
2022 - County Judge (1100)
B.
AI-84622
2022 - Pct. 2 Rd. Maint. (1200)
C.
AI-84645
2022 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
D.
AI-84660
2022 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100)
E.
AI-84661
F.
AI-84651
2022 - District Clerk (1100)
G.
AI-84682
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
H.
AI-84696
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID / Budget #2 (1293)
I.
AI-84604
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID IMM PRJ 3 (1293)
J.
AI-84594
K.
AI-84585
L.
AI-84587
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-84684
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)
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-84580
District Clerk Fee report for the month of January 2022 $297,153.79
B.
AI-84564
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2022 January
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-84683
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 February 1, 2022 - February 15, 2022 in the amount of $55,956.00 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
B.
AI-84716
Approval to add the employees listed on the attached Exhibit A to the list of previously approved employees on 1/25/22 AI-83946 to be funded through COVID-19 ARPA Funds
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-84646
| NO. |
ACCOUNT NUMBER |
PAYER |
AMOUNT |
| 1 |
E8250.02.000.0192.00 |
ROBERT SOLARANA |
$5,065.73 |
| 2 |
W3100.00.005.0014.00 |
EDUARDO GONZALEZ |
$2,785.93 |
B.
AI-84641
| NO. |
ACCOUNT NUMBER |
PAYER |
AMOUNT |
| 1 |
00015.90.610.0005.15 |
GENCO ENERGY SERVICES % PROPERTY TAX DEP |
$3,607.93 |
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-84639
DBM:
Requesting approval to pay the 2022 (GFOA) Government Finance Officers Association membership dues for Damaris San Miguel and Reynaldo Salazar, in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor. Requisition# 449062.
B.
AI-84616
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $50.00 for Kristi Torres (Req# 448927) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
AI-84607
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay $175.00 to National Fire Protection Association for our yearly membership from 3/13/2022-3/13/2023, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Req 448893
D.
AI-84570
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100):
Requesting approval for payment of 2022 Membership Dues totaling $815.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
E.
AI-84567
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the following 2022 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:
1) 2022 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas (CDCAT) $125.00 (req. no.445680)
F.
AI-84569
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# |
| South Texas County Judges & Commissioners Association |
$300.00 |
2-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
447901 |
G.
AI-84584
Constable Pct.3
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total of $735.00 (Requisition 447296), with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
H.
AI-84589
Constable Pct. #4:
Requesting approval to renew the 2022 Membership with the Justices of The Peace and Constables Association of Texas, Inc. (JPCA) for Constable Atanacio J.R. Gaitan (Requisition No. 00448726) in the total amount of $60.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
I.
AI-84591
Constable Pct. #4:
Requesting approval to renew the 2022 Membership with the South Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association (STJPCA) for Constable Atanacio J.R. Gaitan (Req. No. 00448729) in the total amount of $50.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
9.
Head Start:
A.
AI-84629
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: January
B.
AI-84631
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: January
C.
AI-84628
Approval of Monthly Financial Report: January
D.
AI-84630
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: January
10.
Urban County:
A.
AI-84653
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
B.
AI-84503
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide area and one (1) in the City of Alton and one (1) in the City of Alamo under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
11.
IT Department:
A.
AI-84586
Authorization and approval to continue and purchase 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: |
| District Clerks |
1 |
Continue cell service |
| District Clerks |
1 |
Continue data service |
| Emergency Mgmt |
2 |
New data service |
| District Attorney |
21 |
Continue cell service |
| District Attorney |
35 |
Continue data service |
| Comm. Pct. 4 |
128 |
Continue data service for gps |
| Comm. Pct. 4 |
26 |
Continue data service |
| Comm. Pct. 4 |
9 |
Continue cell service |
| Fire Marshal |
9 |
Continue data service |
| Fire Marshal |
7 |
Continue cell service |
B.
AI-84507
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: |
| Domestic Relations |
1 |
Cell phone service |
| Public Defenders |
11 |
Data service |
| Information Technology |
3 |
Cell phone service |
12.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-84665
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,236,570.57 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 2/1/22 to 2/9/22.
| 02/01-02/22 |
$ 501,380.85 |
| 02/03-09/22 |
$ 735,189.72 |
| TOTAL |
$ 1,236,570.57 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
AI-84565
Various departments:
Approval of changes to salary schedule as listed in Exhibit A
C.
AI-84626
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of September 1 through December 31, 2021.
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.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-84613
Approval of the addition/deletion of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Hidalgo County Executive Office - delete fuel card
2. Hidalgo County Head start Program - add fuel card users
3. Hidalgo County Head start Program - delete fuel card users
4. Hidalgo County Emergency Management - add fuel card
B.
County Judge's Office:
1.
AI-84650
Restatement of public purpose approved by HCCC [1-11-2022/AI-84127] for the County Judge's Office, Public Affairs Division, Economic Development and Emergency Management for the purchase of promotional items as listed in the attached document for FY 2022.
C.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-84715
Requesting approval to purchase two 6" Trash/Water Pump from South Texas Equipment Purveyors through obtained quotes by Pct. 1, under open market, in the total amount of $44,794.12, subject to Form 1295.
2.
AI-84643
Requesting approval of payment application #23 in the amount of $25,474.10 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for Pct. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
3.
AI-84647
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 18 in the amount of $473,048.75 for the Pct 1 M6 West (M9-M11) project as submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC.as reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering.
4.
AI-84642
Requesting approval of the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct. 1 Projects:
| Project Name |
Invoice Date |
Invoice No. |
Amount |
Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 (M9-M11) |
01/31/2022 |
11328838 |
3,024.08 |
779197 |
| Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) |
01/31/2022 |
11328849 |
1,070.56 |
815794 |
| Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) |
01/31/2022 |
11328840 |
54,944.16 |
829916 |
| Mile 10 (M6-FM 1015) |
01/31/2022 |
11328841 |
41,937.49 |
796083 |
5.
AI-84573
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3 Sec. 52, to include but not limited to table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, picture (display) frames as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous and various precinct projects, programs and events effective upon approval and through 12-31-22.
6.
AI-84731
"Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [2-22-22 AI#84574] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: Aluminum sports bottles, noodle bowls, cooling towels, portion plates, cooler lunch bags, aprons, multi-measure spoons, drawstring backpacks, refillable plastic sports bottles, fitness bands, pens, and pencils in connection with public awareness, education, engaging/encouraging participation in the benefits of good nutrition, health and wellness at events to promote the initiative/program titled Tu Salud Si Cuenta.
7.
AI-84574
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3 Sec. 52, to include but not limited to table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, picture (display) frames in connection with public awareness, education, engaging/encouraging participation on the benefits of good nutrition, health, and wellness at events to promote the initiative/program titled: Tu Salud Si Cuenta with said approval effective through 12-31-22.
8.
AI-84575
Re-statement of "Public Purpose" approved HCCC [2-22-22-C/AI#84573] for HC Pct. #1 specifically for the purchase of magnets with imprinted Pct. 1 information for distribution to constituents attending future [dates TBD] events that are hosted and/or coordinated by Pct. 1. Promotional items will be compliant w/standards acceptable and set forth by both HCCC and HC Auditor.
9.
AI-84596
Pct. 1 (1315):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10057372 in the amount of $184.72 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility WA# 1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
10.
AI-84256
A. Requesting approval of Certificate of Completion for services rendered in connection with the Hidalgo County Precinct 1-Sunset Park Operations Facility as submitted by project Architect, Alvarado Architects & Associates,Inc.;
B. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 11 (Retainage) in the amount of $83,156.55 for services rendered for Pct. 1 Sunset Park Operations Facility as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.
D.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-84779
Ratification of PO 844168 in the amount approved on 01/25/2022 under AI-84340 from $65,076.65 to $68,330.48 a $3,253.83 increase due to bonds submission for the Irrigation Installation at Las Milpas Park in Pct. 2 CRC Youth Facility Project.
2.
AI-84638
Requesting approval of Amendment No.3 to Lease Agreement C-06-212-09-18 with ARISE Las Milpas to formally change the company name to ARISE Adelante due to a company merger.
3.
AI-84676
Approval of payment application No. 26 in the amount of $86,912.44 for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC (Contract C-19-017-11-05) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
4.
AI-84579
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# |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) |
01/31/22 |
11328850 |
$4,447.50 |
821432 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) |
01/31/22 |
11328851 |
$12,237.00 |
826939 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#3) |
01/31/22 |
11328857 |
$18,587.20 |
841054 |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) |
01/31/22 |
11328858 |
$10,551.28 |
778854 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#2) |
01/31/22 |
11328861 |
$36,866.65 |
788634 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) |
01/31/22 |
11328862 |
$24,839.50 |
795673 |
5.
AI-84578
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) |
12/31/21 |
11328817 |
$6,716.16 |
778854 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) |
12/31/21 |
11328826 |
$6,096.08 |
821432 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) |
12/31/21 |
11328827 |
$8,163.59 |
826939 |
E.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-84690
Approval of Payment Application No. 10 in the amount of $473,300.36 to 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 manager engineer B2Z Engineering.
2.
AI-84592
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) 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 |
| 11328852 |
1-31-22 |
Liberty Rd. WA #4 |
735736 |
$5,700.00 |
| 11328856 |
1-31-22 |
Liberty Rd. WA #3 |
735526 |
$292,800.00 |
| 11328839 |
1-31-22 |
Mile 3 Rd. WA #2 |
720579 |
$1,194.20 |
| 11328847 |
1-31-22 |
Veterans Blvd. WA #2 |
763269 |
$32,546.00 |
| 11328853 |
1-31-22 |
Veterans Blvd. WA #3 |
772041 |
$2,520.00 |
| 11328854 |
1-31-22 |
FM 676 WA #2 |
806793 |
$14,900.00 |
| 30013 |
2-1-22 |
Mile 3 N. Rd. |
823768 |
$24,950.09 |
3.
AI-84389
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term as provided in the current Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, and the City of La Joya, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
F.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-84775
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date |
Invoice Number |
Project / Vendor |
P.O. Number |
Invoice Amount |
| 01/27/2022 |
R030963 |
New Mechanic Shop / Raba Kistner |
817986 |
$234.30 |
| 02/01/2022 |
40161 |
Mechanical Shop / B2Z Engineering |
811749 |
$2,190.15 |
| 02/01/2022 |
40163 |
Sunflower Park / B2Z Engineering |
830040 |
$1,254.80 |
2.
AI-84673
Requesting approval of the following items for the Pct.4 North Alamo Road Realignment Project, as submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC and as reviewed by project engineer, Juan Borjon, P.E. through contract C-19-020-10-22:
1. Acceptance of Certificate of Construction Completion, reflecting the date of January 19, 2022;
2. Application for payment No. 7 in the amount of $774.99;
3. Application for payment No. Final (Retainage) in the amount of $31,906.11.
G.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-84619
Approval of payment for Engineering Services (Contract C-21-0435-09-21) for Roadway & Bridge Inventory Assessment Study & Report(s) as listed:
| Work Authorization # |
Description |
PO # |
Vendor |
Invoice Period |
Amount |
Pay App # |
| Work Authorization #1 |
Phase 1: Preparatory/Project Management Task Phase 2:Roadway Inventory/Updated Database Direct Expenses |
838888 |
Sames, Inc. |
1/1-1/31/22 |
$163,889.56 |
#5 |
H.
District Attorney:
1.
AI-84703
Requesting authority to ratify agenda item #80182 approved by HCCC on 03/30/2021 to reflect the correct contract term: February 27, 2021 - February 27, 2024, with annual automatic renewals unless terminated by 30-day written notice.
I.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-84708
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.4 in the amount of $204,065.67 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-84677
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice submitted by project manager B2Z Engineering for services rendered:
| Project Name |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
PO# |
| Justice Center |
1/3/22 |
40156 |
$16,926.99 |
783749 |
| Justice Center |
2/1/22 |
40160 |
$16,042.76 |
783749 |
3.
AI-84581
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by project engineer Raba Kistner for project located in Precinct 4.
| Invoice Date |
P.O. Number |
Vendor / Project |
Invoice Number |
Invoice Amount |
| 1/29/2022 |
838621 |
Raba Kistner / New Justice Center |
R030987 |
$4,655.75 |
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-84679
Health & Human Services:
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec. 52 for the purpose of outreach items including but not limited to: 15 oz Aspen Stainless Travel Mug, The Storm Golf Umbrella, Insulated Tweed Look Non-Woven Tote, Deluxe Poly Cooler w/lunch bag, Portable Manicure Sets for a period of 02/22/2022 to 12/31/2022.
2.
AI-84577
Requesting approval of Payment Application #2 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 and Bidding Phase |
828387 |
40162 |
02/01/2022 |
$2,820.81 |
K.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-84668
In accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 18.17, we are requesting approval of a Newspaper Advertisement for Abandoned Property seized by Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department. The publication will aid in identifying the owner of such property. The owner of the property will have 90 days to claim it. Thereafter, Hidalgo County may deposit and retain the funds.
2.
AI-84640
Requesting approval for a ratification of agreement between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service for transport of inmate 59208. Subject to legal approval.
L.
Elections Department:
1.
AI-84777
Requesting authority to renew our Annual Software Licenses and Support with Hart Intercivic, Inc., (through sole source declaration on 11/21/2017 AI-62615) effective 01/01/2022 - 12/30/2022 through requisition #447028 in the amount of $251,771.52 subject to 1295.