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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
MAY 17, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-85847
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-85848
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
3.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-85836
2022 - VOCA FY22 (1284) 
 
B.
AI-85844
2022 - IT Department (1100 C.W.)
 
C.
AI-85798
2022 - I.T. Department (1100 C.W.)
 
D.
AI-85805
2022 - Facilities Management (1100)
 
E.
AI-85809
2022 - Jail (1100)
 
F.
AI-85748
2022 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281)
 
G.
AI-85767
2022 - D.A. CJD VUCAP (1281)
 
H.
AI-85775
2022 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
 
I.
AI-85725
2022 - PCT#1 ADM (1200)
 
J.
AI-85553
2022 - Pct 2 Parks (1100)
 
K.
AI-85708
2022 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
 
L.
AI-85876
2022 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
 
M.
AI-85756
2022 - PCT.4 RD MAINT (1200)
 
N.
AI-85752
2022 - Pct.4 Health Snap (1286)
 
O.
AI-85741
2022 - County Court at Law No. 4
 
P.
AI-85793
2022- Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
 
Q.
AI-85787
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
 
R.
AI-85745
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID-ELC (1293)
 
S.
AI-85717
2022 - Constable Pct.1 (1100)
 
T.
AI-85716
2022 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
 
U.
AI-85810
2022 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
 
4.
2022 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-85851
Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd (10th St - McColl Rd) Project (1200):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd (10th St-McColl Rd) Project (prog. 147) in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 
 
B.
AI-85729
PCT#1 (1200) Approval of 2022 Interdepartmental Transfer from R&B prog. (005), (610) to Adm prog. (004), (660), (610) to cover the IPad and accessories by Verizon for (Jorge Pena); in the amount of $1,780.00.
 
C.
AI-85724
PCT#1 (1100) Approval of 2022 Interdepartmental transfer from Sanitation prog. (001), (610) to CRC Progresso prog. (050), (430), (442) & (610); to cover expenses for the new Kyocera copier in the amount of $805.00. 
 
D.
AI-85768
Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) into Pct 2 CRC Alamo (prog. 082) in the amount of $2,500.00 to fund operating expenditures. 
 
5.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-85818
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
B.
AI-85821
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS 
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 15.00 Acres out of Lot 18 & 19 CH & G Land Company (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 17 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline south of Mile 17 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Mile 17 ½ North Road.

b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5.44 Acre tract of land out of Lot 8 blk. 4 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit #3 (Gwin Road & Mile 19 ½ North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline east of Gwin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Gwin Road.

c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 Acres out of Lot 5 Blk. 95 JC Engleman Jr. Resubdivision Mo-Tex Land & Irrig. Co. (493 Ranch No. 2 Subdivision) (Sunflower Road & F.M. 1925) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline east of Sunflower Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4" water line extension running north approximately 240.00 feet along the east side of Sunflower Road.

d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 7.90 Acres out of Farm Tract 407 & 412 West Tract Subdivision (F.M. 88 & Mile 14 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline south Mile 14 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Mile 14 ½ North Road.

e. Applicant: Texas Gas Service (Line No. 198-3)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Replace 80.00 feet of existing 10" STL transmission line along the south side of Mile 17 North Road and installing a new 10" CST line on the south side of Mile 17 North Road approximately ½ mile east of Mile 2 West Road.

f. Applicant: Fiberlight LLC. (Segment #W El Cibolo Road-AUCRP00045C)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting on the north west corner of  El Cibolo Road and Expressway 281 (2) ¼ HDPE SDR11 conduits will be extended west approximately ¼ mile along the north side of El Cibolo Road. (Pct. 4)

g. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 2159695-WE107)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  West of Mile 6 West Road approximately 132.00 feet south of Mile 14 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1)

h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 2672830-PM107)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  South of Sioux Road approximately 130.00 feet west of Desert Willow Street. (Pct. 2)

i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3183688-EM3F)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  West of Dolittle Road approximately 400.00 feet south of Ramseyer Road. (Pct. 4)
 
C.
AI-85720
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Anhelito Ranch Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Javier Martinez) (Mile 2 ½ North Road & Mile 3 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
 
D.
AI-85735
1. REIMBURSEMENT OF FINANCIAL GUARANTEE
a. Weslaco Manor Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Landco.) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
 
E.
AI-85665
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a.  Whalen Springs No. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (The Three Grandes, LTD.) (Whalen Road & Moore Road)
*Reimbursement request: $46,500.00 for (31) OSSF'S
 
6.
District Attorney:
 
A.
AI-85769
In accordance with the Exiting Officials Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of expenses in the amount of $ 779.05 to attend the 2022 BPU Annual Conference
 
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-85747
District Clerk  Fee report for the month of April 2022 -  $416,423.24
 
B.
AI-85740
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2022 April
 
8.
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-85817
Insurance:
Approval to process payment of invoices from Wright National Flood Insurance Company for flood insurance policies of county locations (as attached) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor and authority for County Executive Officer to sign all related documents.
 
9.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-85790
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,503,436.25 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 4/21/2022 to 05/4/2022.
04/21/22 - 04/27/22  $811,001.37
04/28/22 - 04/29/22 $97,438.41
5/02/22 - 05/04/22 $594,996.47
Total $1,503,436.25

2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-85709
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 April 16, 2022 to April 30, 2022 in the amount of $35,054.97 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
AI-85777
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 05/23/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Net Change
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0085 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00 ($500.00)
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0216 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00 ($500.00)
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0167 Senior Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 $500.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0117 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 $500.00
 
10.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-85841
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. H0421.00.000.0018.00 ESQUIVEL MAURICIO L & KARLA C $4,882.14
2. L5365.00.000.0006.00 CANTU ALONZO TRUSTE GAC 2004 GRAT NO 1 & YRC 2004 GRAT NO 1 $3,287.12
3. R3757.00.000.0001.00 DAFFODIL VENTURES LLC $9,902.37
4. S2950.99.000.0496.00 ALACRAN INDUSTRIES $5,602.20
5. T2100.00.239.0016.02 CIRCLE T HOLDINGS LP $4,253.41
6. Z4740.00.000.0023.00 FANUGAO JASON R & BRENDA L MARTINEZ GARZA $6,090.52
 
B.
AI-85827
No Account Number Payer Amount
1 10047.00.000.0006.00 ESGUERRA EUGENIO T JR & ANNIE MARIE $10,849.88
2 A4930.02.000.0006.00 CAVAZOS MARTIN & SAN JUANITA $2,715.23
3 B4965.04.000.0331.00 DE LA GARZA MICHAEL $3,421.16
4 C8220.01.000.000B.00 FLORES MOISES $5,026.49
5 E3931.99.000.004A.33 T MOBILE WEST LLC $7,896.43
6 F9020.81.001.2208.00 DAVIS EARLE A $4,484.83
7 F9020.81.196.1600.00 DAVIS MARY A REVOCABLE TRUST $4,484.83
8 H0800.00.152.0000.00  SALINAS ADELMIRA $2,714.56
9 H2675.00.001.0006.00 VILLARREAL ISMAEL E & JESSICA $3,884.30
10 J5700.00.008.0033.00 VOA TEXAS SAN JUAN VILLAGE LP $51,109.08
11 M3200.01.000.0009.00 RODRIGUEZ JESUS & JACQUELINE V.A. $2,817.13
12 N3200.00.003.0009.00 VOA TEXAS ALAMO VILLAGE LP $20,742.80
13 N5400.99.045.0009.02 GOMA BOUTIQUE LLC $8,442.02
14 Q7010.01.000.0087.00 GUERRA ALBERTO R & VALERIA $5,321.69
15 S2780.00.003.0016.00 MAXLER INVESTMENTS LLC $9,863.49
16 S2950.99.000.0496.00 ALACRAN INDUSTRIES $2,885.30
17 S2950.99.000.0496.00 ALACRAN INDUSTRIES $3,000.00
18 T0080.00.000.0002.00 DAVIS NET LEASE NO 1 LP $6,588.87
 
C.
AI-85676
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. M3849.03.000.0321.00 CLEAREDGE TITLE INC $5,302.53
2. P4355.00.000.0011.00 JOSEPHIN ASSAD $5,000.00
3. Q1000.02.000.0009.00 HUMBERTO CAVAZOS $4,430.56
4. S2950.00.000.0458.61 ENCORE TITLE LLC $5,071.00
5. W1800.00.001.0013.01 PENA FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LTD $6,301.50
 
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-85742
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 $180.00 (Requisition #453938), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-85738
Public Defenders (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for seven (7) attorneys in the amount of $1,311.00 (Req #453935) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor,
 
12.
IT Department:
 
A.
AI-85788
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for SmartComTelephone May 2022 for Account 99830058857 in the amount of $452.42 monthly.
Vendor Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
SmartCom Telephone 99830058857 May 2022 $452.42
 
13.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-85822
Tax Office-TAC (1246) / Health Clinics (1100):
Approval to delete various salary schedule slots with $0 budgeted amounts, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
ACTION DEPT/PRG SLOT 2022 BUDGETED AMOUNT
Delete Allowance Slot 140-003 A013 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A102 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A104 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A105 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A131 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A136 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A137 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A138 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A140 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A142 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A150 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A155 $0.00
Delete Allowance Slot 340-003 A156 $0.00
 
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.
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-85753
Pct.1 is requesting approval to pay 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 05/04/2022 171810 $13,156.55
 
2.
AI-85766
Requesting approval to pay 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) 04/30/2022  11328936 3,024.08  779197
Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) 04/30/2022  11328951  95,061.28  815794
Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) 04/30/2022  11328945 44,713.32  829916
Mile 10 (M6-FM 1015) 04/30/2022  11328946 4,305.00  796083
 
3.
AI-85736
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 21 in the amount of $315,182.71 for the Pct 1 Mile 6 West (M9-M11) project as submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering. 
 
B.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-85843
Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project:
Approval of payment application No. 29 in the amount of $33,960.23 for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise (Contract C-19-017-11-05) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
 
2.
AI-85776
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#
Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) 04/30/22 11328938 $15,876.99 826939
Eldora Road Project (WA#3) 04/30/22 11328952 $2,701.07 821432
 
3.
AI-85715
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                                  05/02/22 20327 $3,954.66 803856
Stormwater Management Project 05/02/22 20328 $13,285.71 841458
Recreational Trails Connectivity Project                  05/02/22 20329 $11,360.70 846954
 
C.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-85794
Approval of Payment Application No. 13 in the amount of $276,822.94 to REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd. Project" CSJ:0921-02-321 through contract # C-20-294-02-23, as certified for payment by project manager engineer B2Z Engineering.
 
2.
AI-85737
Approval of the following invoices (for procssing 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 Name PO No. Amount
11328937 4-30-2022 Mile 3 WA #2 720579 $1,194.20
11328943 4-30-2022 Mile 3 WA #6 784305 $19,646.86
11328944 4-30-2022 Veteran's Blvd. WA #2 763269 $2,016.00
11328947 4-30-2022 Liberty Rd. WA #3 735526 $48,800.00
11328953 4-30-2022 Liberty Rd. WA #4 735736 $1,600.00
11328954 4-30-2022 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 773904 $11,700.00
11328955 4-30-2022 Veterans Blvd WA #3 772041 $1,800.00
30016 5-2-2022 Mile 3 N. Rd. 823768 $39,449.20
 
D.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-85874
Requesting approval of payment for project invoice.
 
P.O Invoice Number  Vendor / Project Invoice Amount  Invoice Date
840228 3 The Levy Company, Inc. / Flashing Beacons $61,875.95 April 7, 2022
 
2.
AI-85733
Requesting approval of the following invoices for processing and payment: 
Invoice Date Invoice Number Project / Vendor P.O. Number Invoice Amount
05/2/2022 40174 Sunflower Park / B2Z Engineering  830040 $17,057.41
04/29/2022 2022-0063 P4 Mechanical Shop / ERO 811836 $1,448.77
04/30/2022 11328948 FM1925 WA#3 / L&G Engineering  785987 $6,809.21
04/30/2022 11328940 Mile 5 Project WA#2 / L&G Engineering  808447 $9,735.69
04/30/2022 11328949 FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl / L&G Engineering  785986 $20,097.90
04/30/2022 11328950 FM2220 WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 / L&G Engineering  728311 $4,590.00
5/2/2022 2022-043 Flashing Beacon Design Project / GDJ Engineering  831988 $6,340.50
4/20/2022 TG62055 Precinct 4 Waste Collection Station Davis Road / Terracon  845935 $6,979.10
 
E.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-85801
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. 4/30/22 11328958 12,599.76 842488
 
2.
AI-85746
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. 4/1-4/30/22 $134,684.36 #8
 
F.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-85726
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year renewal with CSS Technology Inc. dba/Roadbond Services Co., as provided under current contract for "EN-1 Road  Stabilizer Material" [C-19-047-05-21 ] under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
G.
Constables:
 
1.
AI-85771
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1), forty-eight (48) month Lease and Service Agreement with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, DBA Ricoh USA through Hidalgo County DIR Cooperative membership Contract No. DIR-CPO-4435 in the amount of $217.25 per month with a one (1) time fee of $100.00. 
 
H.
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-85799
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 7 in the amount of $244,539.18 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-85728
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 5/2/22 40173 $11,470.45 783749
 
I.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-85797
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec 52 for the purpose of outreach items commencing with the COVID-19 event by assisting with mitigating the spread including, but not limited to: COVID-19 Mood Ball Stress Reliever, 8-Pack Crayons, La Jolla Stylus - Color Jet Pen, Large Vaccination Card Holder, Jetset 10pc PPE Essentials Set, 5.5 oz Economy Cotton Canvas Tote Bag, Pocket Folder, Covid Coloring Books for a period of 05/17/2022 to 12/31/2022.  
 
2.
AI-85688
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for professional engineering and surveying services as submitted by SAMES Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
Work Authorization Invoice # Amount
Work Authorization #2 3 $875
 
J.
WIC:
 
1.
AI-85678
Requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from the HC WIC Program inventory list, to be destroyed and discarded via landfill as per LGC Ch. 263.151.1 declared as "Salvage property" on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
 
K.
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-85863
Requesting authority to advertise RFP: 22-0205-TDL for "Access Control and Camera System Upgrade" and re-advertise if needed subject to Purchasing and Legal review and approval.