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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
2:00 P.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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-88590
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-88591
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-88460
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
 
C.
AI-88461
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
 
3.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-88597
2022 - Tx AgriLife Extension (1100)
 
B.
AI-88584
2022 PCT1 Parks (1100)
 
C.
AI-88586
2022 PCT1 SANITATION (1100)
 
D.
AI-88582
2022 - District Clerk (1100)
 
E.
AI-88581
2022 - Elections (1100)
 
F.
AI-88576
2022 - County Commissioners (1100)
 
G.
AI-88545
2022 - I.T. Department (1100 C.W.) 
 
H.
AI-88549
2022 - CRIM DA (1100)
 
I.
AI-88538
2022 - Pct. 4 Parks (1100)
 
J.
AI-88543
2022 - Pct. 4 Admin (1200)
 
K.
AI-88533
2022 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200)
 
L.
AI-88513
2022 - Human Resources (1100)
 
M.
AI-88593
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Federal (1293)
 
N.
AI-88510
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
 
O.
AI-88505
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
 
P.
AI-88490
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
 
Q.
AI-88468
2022 - Sheriff's Office (1229)
 
R.
AI-88426
2022 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
 
S.
AI-88509
2022 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
 
4.
2022 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-88592
Pct 2 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) to Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) in the amount of $3,562.00 to fund operating expenditures.
 
B.
AI-88578
Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson) Project (program 062) into Pct 2 Rd Maint (program 006) in the amount of $386,457.42 to fund purchase of equipment.
 
C.
AI-88500
Health (1100)
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Health Clinics (program 003) to Health Administration (program 001) in the amount of $3,800.00 to fund anticipated expenditures through 12/31/2022.  
 
5.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-88585
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-88475
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Original Townsite Hargill Blk. 42 Subdivision (Wilson Ave. & 4th Street) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline south of 4th Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring 4th Street.

b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The west 5.00 acres of the west 15.00 acres of the east 30.00 acres of Lot 16 Blk. 62 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision (Tower Road & Canton Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline south of Canton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Canton Road.

c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1880340-WE132)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  South of Buffalo Street approximately 200 feet west of Gaston Circle. (Pct. 4)

d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1880340-WE133)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  East of Uresti Road approximately 300 feet south of Gaston Circle. (Pct. 4)

e. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1880340-WE134)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  West of Valverde Road approximately ½ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)

f. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1880340-WE135)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  East of Skinner Road approximately 600 feet north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)

g. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3133685-WE160)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  South of Mile 9 ½ North Road approximately 200 feet west of Zamorano Road. (Pct. 1)

h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3668828-WE157)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  South of Los Cielos Circle approximately 200 feet west of Old La Blanca Road. (Pct. 1)

i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3670379-SMO0)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  East of Trosper Road approximately 500 feet north of University Ave. (Pct. 3)

j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3810216-PA07)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  East of Cesar Chavez Road approximately 300 feet north of Moore Road. (Pct. 2)
 
6.
Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-88408
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $90.00 for Sept - November invoices paid to Switcher after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
 
7.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-88444
Requesting approval for payment to Dr. Sobia Nasir M.D. for the (attached) invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
8.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-88413
District Clerk - Fee report for the month of October 2022 - $405,347.86
 
B.
AI-88278
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2022 October
 
9.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-88476
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,284,626.12 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/03/2022 to 11/16/2022.
11/03-09/22 $944,233.96
11/10-16/22 $340,392.16
Total: $1,284,626.12 

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-88483
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 11/01/2022 - 11/15/2022 in the amount of $47,459.79 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
10.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-88257
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 F1050.02.000.0044.00 HUNTER-KELSEY OF TEXAS, LLC $15,494.76
 
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-88394
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the renewal membership dues for 2022-2023 (iGO) International Association of Government Officials, in the amount of $200.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr. and $125.00 for Deputy Member, Annette Muñiz, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
12.
Head Start:
 
A.
AI-88480
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report:  October 2022
 
B.
AI-88481
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report:  October
 
C.
AI-88482
Approval of Program Information Summary (PIS) Report - October 2022
 
D.
AI-88479
Approval of Financial Report & Credit Card Log
 
13.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-88569
Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
 
B.
AI-88566
DA Border Prosecution Initiative (1281): 
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 11/28/2022 and in the calendar year 2023:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 080-012 0011 Assistant District Attorney V 21/01 $94,554.00 21/04 $104,833.00
 
C.
AI-88486
District Attorney - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) (1281):
Approval of change in funding source as listed on "Exhibit A", effective on October 1, 2022
 
D.
AI-88554
Pct. 4 General Fund Account (1100):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer form Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) to Pct. 4 San Carlos CRC Prk Lot Accounts (Fund 1100) in the amount of $24,729.56 to fund operating expenditures. 
 
E.
AI-88503
Pct. 4 Sanitation Davis (1301):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct. 4-Sanitation Davis (Fund 1100) to fund the construction of a new collection site in the amount of $455,014.50.
 
F.
AI-88477
TXDOT-PCT4 FM676/MILE 5 (TAYLOR RD - FM2220) (1315):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from TXDOT - Pct 4 FM676/Mile 5 program 169-0 to TXDOT - Pct 4 FM676/Mile 5 program 169-1 in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund project expenditures. 
 
G.
AI-88459
FY 2022 DA Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) (1281):
Approval of interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to the FY 2022 DA Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) (1281) grant as well as interfund transfer from fiscal year 2021 to fiscal year 2022 in the amount of $29,787.90 to fund cash match portion required for the grant.
 
H.
AI-88429
FY 2023 Adult Probation Drug Court & AIP Programs (1289):
Approval of interfund transfer from FY 2022 to FY 2023 in the amount of $20,528.49 in relation to the Adult Probation Drug Court and AIP programs to fund operating expenses.
 
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-88524
Requesting approval to pay the invoice 11329139, $3,049.63, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct. 1 Mile 6 (M11-SH107) project.
 
2.
AI-88531
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice 22-012-2 in the amount of $54,490.00 as submitted by Supreme Engineering for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Inline Check Valves Stormwater Project. 
 
3.
AI-88498
Pct. 1 Sunrise Hill Park (1303):
Requesting approval of payment for invoice C8568 in the amount of $29,747.85 as submitted by Delta Aggregated & Landscaping Materials and approved by project engineer Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC for the Pct. 1, Sunrise Park Playground Equipment Installation Project.
 
B.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-88423
Requesting approval of invoice as submitted by the contracted project engineer, Sames Engineering & Surveying for Precinct 3 project. 
Invoice No.  Date  Project Name PO No.  Amount
21-024-3945 #2 11/15/2022 Extension of Shary Road Project  853524 $13,385.68
 
2.
AI-88450
Approval of Payment Application No. 18 in the amount of $361,221.11 to REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd." CSJ:0921-02-321 with contract #C-20-294-02-23, as certified for payment by project engineer B2Z Engineering.  
 
C.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-88563
Approval of the following invoice for processing and payment: 
 
Invoice Date P.O. Number Project / Vendor Invoice Amount Invoice Number
09/30/2022 839118 Pueblo De Palmas / Raba Kistner $2,621.85 R031611
 
D.
Auditor's Office:
 
1.
AI-88499
Requesting approval to enter into a one-year subscription with DebtBook, a debt & lease management cloud-based solution and start-to-finish GASB 87 & GASB 96 compliance service, for the 2022 audit through NCPA Cooperative Contract No.14-03 in the total amount of $33,500.00.
 
E.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-88515
Requesting approval of the procurement packet [as attached hereto] for RFP 22-0530-12-21-KMG "Surveillance & Monitoring of Illegal Dumping", with authority to advertise and re-advertise, if applicable.
 
2.
AI-88487
Requesting approval and authority to advertise the procurement packet as attached hereto for SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services 
 
F.
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-88497
Requesting approval of the following payment applications for Johnson Controls:
Payment Application Location PO# Amount
Payment Application #1 Morgue 854604 $37,459.00
Payment Application #1 JP1 PL2 854603 $28,097.81
Payment Application #1 Elections 854602 $14,100.00
Payment Application #1 Admin. Bldg. 854601 $123,785.25
 
 
2.
AI-88520
Requesting approval of Payment Application #4 in the amount of $14,159.22 through PO# 849591 for Johnson Controls for the Justice Center Automation Control Project. 
 
G.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-88512
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic & El Paraiso Community Resource Center:
Work Authorization # Invoice # Amount:
Work Authorization # 1 10084523 $7,895.00
 
2.
AI-88464
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: Toiletry Travel Bag, Restore Budget Amenity Group Hygiene supplies for a period of 11/29/2022 to 12/31/2022.  
 
H.
Human Resources:
 
1.
AI-88542
Requesting approval of two (2), 48-month Capital Copier Leases (models IMC4500 and IMC6000) with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, DBA Ricoh USA through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4435 [exp. 09/25/2023] for Hidalgo County - Human Resources Department.
 
Model Lease Term Monthly Payment
IMC4500 48 Month $460.14
IMC6000 48 Month $476.44