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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING AUGUST 9, 2022 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 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-86786
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-86787
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-86788
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
C.
AI-86789
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
3.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-86892
2022 - Sheriff (1100)
B.
AI-86808
2022 - Jail (1100)
C.
AI-86731
2022 Human Resources - Wellness Program (2201)
D.
AI-86917
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
E.
AI-86797
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PH Workforce (1293)
F.
AI-86806
2022 - DA FED SHRG - DOJ (1256)
G.
AI-86812
2022 Purchasing (1100)
H.
AI-86820
2022- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
I.
AI-86839
2022 - Indigent Defense (1100)
J.
AI-86849
2022 - Emergency Management (1100)
K.
AI-86850
2022 - County Judge (1100)
L.
AI-86854
2022 - I.T. Department (1100 C.W.)
M.
AI-86862
2022 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100)
N.
AI-86878
2022 PCT 1 R&B (1200)
O.
AI-86887
2022 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
P.
AI-86834
2022 - CRIM DA (1100)
Q.
AI-86836
2022 - AUTOPSIES (1100)
R.
AI-86842
2022 - TX Agrilife Extension (1100)
S.
AI-86934
2022 - Tax Office (1100)
T.
AI-86897
2022 - Pct. 4 Sanitation Davis (1100)
U.
AI-86923
2022 - CJD BPU Grant (1281)
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-86873
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-86833
1.
Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. The District North Weslaco Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Dream Land Estates, LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
b. Sunset Valley Ph. 4 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Sandoval Development) (Stites Road & Victoria Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
c. Los Novillos Subdivision - Pct. 4 (KCJC Real Estate Partnership) (US Hwy 281 & Rio Grande Floral Road )
Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
d. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (5 Mile Road & La Homa Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
a. The District North Weslaco Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Dream Land Estates, LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
b. Sunset Valley Ph. 4 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Sandoval Development) (Stites Road & Victoria Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
c. Los Novillos Subdivision - Pct. 4 (KCJC Real Estate Partnership) (US Hwy 281 & Rio Grande Floral Road )
Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
d. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (5 Mile Road & La Homa Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF'S
C.
AI-86885
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3333568-WE144)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 22 ½ North Road approximately 923.00 feet west of Skinner Road. (Pct. 4)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3412222-EM165)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Wesmer Street approximately 117.00 feet west of Regina Street. (Pct. 4)
c.Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3412303-EM167)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Destiny Avenue approximately 72.00 feet west of Infinity Street. (Pct. 4)
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3333568-WE144)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 22 ½ North Road approximately 923.00 feet west of Skinner Road. (Pct. 4)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3412222-EM165)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Wesmer Street approximately 117.00 feet west of Regina Street. (Pct. 4)
c.Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3412303-EM167)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Destiny Avenue approximately 72.00 feet west of Infinity Street. (Pct. 4)
5.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-86782
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $90.00 for June - August invoices paid to Switcher Studio after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
AI-86831
Approval of placing signs bearing the message "No Parking" along county-owned Right of Way along and between Lots 11, 13 and 14, Block 6, of San Carlos Homesites recorded in Volume 8 Page 17, Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas.
C.
AI-86835
Approval of placing signs bearing the message "No Parking" along county-owned Right of Way along and between Lots 54, 55, 56 90, 91 and 92, of Seminary Heights Subdivision recorded in Volume 9 Page 23, Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas.
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-86843
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,572,326.05 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 7/14/22 to 7/29/22.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 07/14/2022 - 07/20/2022 | $666,569.97 |
| 07/21/2022 - 07/27/2022 | $790,791.87 |
| 07/28/2022 - 07/29/2022 | $114,964.21 |
| Total: | $1,572,326.05 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
AI-86874
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 07/16/2022 - 07/31/2022 in the amount of $35,056.15 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 07/16/2022 - 07/31/2022 in the amount of $35,056.15 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-86837
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | L1400.00.002.0022.00 | VILMA MARTINEZ | $3,137.24 |
| 2 | N8600.00.005.0052.00 | KANE TITLE LLC WELLS FARGO ESCROW ACCOUNT | $4,881.64 |
| 3 | S1954.00.000.0002.00 | EXPWY-FRESNO PARTNERS LTD | $14,168.42 |
| 4 | S2544.03.000.0079.00 | PO-NANA PO-NANA MGMT, LLC | $2,549.24 |
| 5 | T3820.00.000.0030.00 | ROCKET MORTGAGE | $3,147.33 |
| 6 | T6010.02.000.0184.00 | ANTONIO CANTU | $4,631.42 |
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-86857
Public Defenders:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for four (4) attorneys in the amount of $210.00 (REQ# 00458545) with authority from County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by county auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for four (4) attorneys in the amount of $210.00 (REQ# 00458545) with authority from County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by county auditor.
B.
AI-86898
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 $235.00 (Requisition #458639), 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 $235.00 (Requisition #458639), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-86815
DA CCP59 (1223):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from HIDTA CCP59 (1251) to DA CCP59 (1223) in the amount of $690,000.00.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from HIDTA CCP59 (1251) to DA CCP59 (1223) in the amount of $690,000.00.
10.
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. #1:
1.
AI-86889
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice 10083 in the amount of $16,686.00 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail Work Authorization #1.
2.
AI-86890
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 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 07/31/2022 | 11329027 | $77,339.76 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 07/31/2022 | 11329031 | $51,393.52 | 829916 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 | 07/31/2022 | 11329032 | $4,776.00 | 796083 |
B.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-86798
Requesting approval of claim for Invoice#17339 dated 7/11/2022 in the amount of $1,225.50 from Ramon Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, PLLC, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-86825
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Consulting Engineers and B2Z Engineering for Precinct 3 projects.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329033 | 7-31-22 | Liberty Rd. WA #2 | 700240 | $6,750.00 |
| 11329034 | 7-31-22 | Liberty Rd. WA #3 | 735526 | $32,680.00 |
| 11329021 | 7-31-22 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $3,582.60 |
| 11329028 | 7-31-22 | Mile 3 WA #5 | 773904 | $11,232.00 |
| 11329025 | 7-31-22 | Mile 3 WA #6 | 784305 | $34,446.87 |
| 11329026 | 7-31-22 | Veterans WA #2 | 763269 | $6,025.00 |
| 11329029 | 7-31-22 | FM 676 WA #2 | 806793 | $17,750.00 |
| 30019 | 8-2-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $39,608.29 |
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-86852
Requesting approval of the following invoices for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Invoice Number | Project / Vendor | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 05/26/2022 | 2022-0074 | P4 Mechanical Shop | 811836 | $2,307.31 |
| 07/28/2022 | 2022-0116 | P4 Mechanical Shop | 811836 | $1,073.16 |
| 08/01/2022 | 2022-081 | Russell Road Project | 830599 | $62,775.00 |
| 08/02/2022 | 40183 | Sunflower Park | 830040 | $16,439.28 |
| 07/31/2022 | 11329035 | FM2220 WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 | 728311 | $5,809.23 |
| 07/17/2022 | R031397 | Sunflower Park Project | 846166 | $729.57 |
| 06/22/2022 | R031315 | Pueblo de Palmas Park | 839118 | $648.73 |
| 07/26/2022 | R031443 | Pueblo de Palmas Park | 839118 | $3,075.88 |
E.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-86826
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. | 7/1-7/31/22 | $134,701.71 | #11 |
2.
AI-86828
Requesting approval of the following invoice with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | Period |
| Consor Engineers, LLC | 4/29/22 | D210905TX.01-1 | $52,895.00 | 3/21-4/22/22 |
3.
AI-86902
Requesting authority for County Treasurer to process payment, a manual check, for Morganti's Payment Application #051 June 2022 after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
4.
AI-86851
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. | 7/31/22 | 11329042 | 12,599.76 | 842488 |
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-86790
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension as permitted under contract C-21-076-08-24 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Frontera Materials Inc., for "Type D Hot Mix (Limestone Only).
2.
AI-86614
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension as provided in the current contract agreement for Water Extraction and Related Services for the following vendors listed below, under the same rates, terms, and conditions. Effective August 19, 2022 To August 18,2023.
- (A) Butch's Oilfield Services, Inc.
- (B) Longhorn Services, Inc. (subject to 1295)
- (C) Ygreiga Environmental Services, LLC
- (D) Mo-Vac Services Company, Inc.
3.
AI-86791
Requesting approval to exercise the final one (1) year extension as provided in the current contracts C-21-0482A-08-10, C-21-0482B-08-10, and C-21-0482C-08-10 under the same rates, terms, and conditions with T.F.R. Enterprises, Inc., Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc. and Mor-Wil, LLC., respectively, for "Brush and Vegetative Debris Removal Services".
4.
AI-86807
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year extension with Unifirst Holdings, under the same rates, terms and conditions as provided under the current agreement C-20-041A-08-25 for Rental of Uniforms.
G.
Constables:
1.
AI-86748
Constable Precinct 4:
Pursuant to Tx.L.G.C, Chapter 263.151 (1), action to declare as "salvage property" departmental uniforms, uniform accessories, duty gear and/or equipment, vehicle equipment, stop sticks and assorted wires [items are obsolete/worn and/or fail to function and operate for the intended use in as much as most contain identifying constable logo thus in the interest of safety and security and prevention against possible misuse and approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Pursuant to Tx.L.G.C, Chapter 263.151 (1), action to declare as "salvage property" departmental uniforms, uniform accessories, duty gear and/or equipment, vehicle equipment, stop sticks and assorted wires [items are obsolete/worn and/or fail to function and operate for the intended use in as much as most contain identifying constable logo thus in the interest of safety and security and prevention against possible misuse and approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
H.
District Attorney:
1.
AI-86829
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $20,077.30 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 and Associates, Inc.
2.
AI-86830
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $118.75 for the "Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-Ray and Renovations - Exterior Wall" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff and Associates.
3.
AI-86832
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. RET in the amount of $1,099.40 for the "Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-Ray and Renovations - Exterior Wall" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff and Associates.
4.
AI-86900
a.Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a)(7)(a) proprietary software;
b. Requesting approval of agreement for "On-Line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis for HC District Attorney's Office for three (3) years.
b. Requesting approval of agreement for "On-Line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis for HC District Attorney's Office for three (3) years.
I.
District Courts:
1.
AI-86907
Requesting authority to enter into a 48 month lease agreement for one (1) Ricoh IMC4500 Copier with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through HC's membership with DIR cooperative [DIR-CPO-4435] for the 275th District Court in the total monthly amount of $196.87.
J.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-86838
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 | 8/2/22 | 40181 | $8,958.41 | 783749 |
2.
AI-86840
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 |
| 7/26/2022 | 838621 | Raba Kistner / New Justice Center | R031441 | $1,519.65 |
K.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-86860
Requesting approval of invoice under Work Authorization #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 | Construction Materials Testing | 847843 | 20341 | 08/02/2022 | $4,533.41 |
2.
AI-86869
Requesting approval of invoice under Work Authorization #3 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 # 3 | Bio/Safety Laboratory Construction Management Services | 848232 | 40182 | 08/02/2022 | $39,465.36 |
L.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-86785
A. Authority to declare surplus weaponry (45 service handguns) detailed in supporting documentation contained herein for the purpose of trade-in as to complete the transaction and purchase the new weaponry and accessories through our membership with Buyboard contract 603-20 awarded vendor, Barney's Police Supply.
B. Request removal of said weaponry from HCSO fixed asset inventory so as to use for the purchase of new weaponry.
B. Request removal of said weaponry from HCSO fixed asset inventory so as to use for the purchase of new weaponry.
2.
AI-86901
Requesting authority to advertise RFB: 22-0443-TDL "Drug & Alcohol Testing Services" and re-advertise if needed.