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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2023 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-89598
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-89599
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-89615
2023 - DA FED SHRG - DOJ (1256)
B.
AI-89673
2023 - Constable Pct 2 (1100)
C.
AI-89677
2023 - IT Department (1100 C.W.)
D.
AI-89591
2023 - DA HSGD BPU (1281)
E.
AI-89613
2023 - I.T. (1100)
F.
AI-89634
2023- 389th District Court (1100)
G.
AI-89590
2023 - 139th DC (1100)
4.
2023 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-89683
PCT1 (1100)
Approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from CRC Monte Alto, prog. (272), (610) to Progreso CRC, prog. (050), (610)&(445), in the amount of $1,117.04.
Approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from CRC Monte Alto, prog. (272), (610) to Progreso CRC, prog. (050), (610)&(445), in the amount of $1,117.04.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-89649
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-89650
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Highland Manor Phase 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (DASC Investments, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 1 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
a. Highland Manor Phase 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (DASC Investments, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 1 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
C.
AI-89642
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. San Martin No. 8 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (GDSS LLC.) (Mile 9 ½ North Road & Victoria Road)
Reimbursement request: $73,500.00 for (49 OSSF'S)
a. San Martin No. 8 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (GDSS LLC.) (Mile 9 ½ North Road & Victoria Road)
Reimbursement request: $73,500.00 for (49 OSSF'S)
D.
AI-89672
Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a. Emily Villarreal Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Martin Villarreal DBA Alamo Ranch A/C Heat) (Midway Road & Mile 5 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
b. Las Palmas Del Norte No. 3 Phase II Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Noralinda Garza) (Mile 5 Road & La Homa Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. Garza Acres Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Luis Garza) (Rogers Road & La Blanca Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
a. Emily Villarreal Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Martin Villarreal DBA Alamo Ranch A/C Heat) (Midway Road & Mile 5 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
b. Las Palmas Del Norte No. 3 Phase II Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Noralinda Garza) (Mile 5 Road & La Homa Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. Garza Acres Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Luis Garza) (Rogers Road & La Blanca Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
6.
WIC:
A.
AI-89608
Requesting approval to accept computer equipment and authorization to sign the Certificate of Acquisition from the South Plains Community Action Association Inc. consisting of the following:
| Quantity | Description | Value | Totals |
| 99 | Dell CTO 5000 | $1,145.56 ea | $113,410.44 |
| 99 | Monitor | $213.39 ea | $21,125.61 |
7.
County Courts:
A.
AI-89632
County Court at Law No. 9 (1100):
Requesting approval to reimburse Lisa M. Flores (Court Reporter) for license reimbursement $204.76 (Requisition #467239), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to reimburse Lisa M. Flores (Court Reporter) for license reimbursement $204.76 (Requisition #467239), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
8.
J.P.s:
A.
AI-89585
Requesting approval of reimbursement to the Hon. Andre Maldonado for the purchase of Justice of the Peace ink stamp in the amount of $30.00 (Req. 467297) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
9.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-89589
District Clerk Fee report for the month of January 2023 $492,733.01
10.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-89655
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $715,765.08 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/01/2023 to 02/08/2023.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 02/01/2023 | $230,993.89 |
| 02/02/2023 - 02/08/2023 | $484,771.19 |
| TOTAL | $715,765.08 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
AI-89541
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 01/16/2023 - 01/31/2023 in the amount of $45,983.26 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 01/16/2023 - 01/31/2023 in the amount of $45,983.26 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
AI-89668
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 02/27/2023:
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 02/27/2023:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0394 | Sergeant | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0396 | Sergeant | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
11.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-89593
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | I2053.00.000.0001.00 | LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK | $9,254.83 |
| 2 | V3808.00.000.0007.00 | CORELOGIC | $4,018.96 |
12.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-89676
449th District Court (1100):
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt, in the amount of $195.00 (Requisition #00468593) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt, in the amount of $195.00 (Requisition #00468593) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-89684
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2023 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay 2023 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # |
| South Texas County Judges & Commissioners Association | $ 300.00 | 3-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
C.
AI-89659
Jail (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #468563 for 2023 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Captain Jose R. Vasquez in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #468563 for 2023 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Captain Jose R. Vasquez in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-89605
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay $175.00 to National Fire Protection Association for our yearly membership from 3/13/2023 - 03/13/2024, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay $175.00 to National Fire Protection Association for our yearly membership from 3/13/2023 - 03/13/2024, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
E.
AI-89633
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay fire inspector course for Texas Commission of Fire Protection of $525.00 payable to Diamondback Emergency Vehicles, LLC for Jose Perez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay fire inspector course for Texas Commission of Fire Protection of $525.00 payable to Diamondback Emergency Vehicles, LLC for Jose Perez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
F.
AI-89030
Constable Pct.3 Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total of $900.00 (Requisition 465493) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
G.
AI-89662
County Judge:
Approval to pay the FY2023 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) in the amount of $375.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay the FY2023 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) in the amount of $375.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
H.
AI-89628
County Judge:
Approval to pay the FY2023 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers & Advisors (TATOA) in the amount of $150.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay the FY2023 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers & Advisors (TATOA) in the amount of $150.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
I.
AI-89543
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2023 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership fees in the amount of $100.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 each for Associate memberships for Annette Muñiz, Noe Lopez, Jr., and Jason Rohr, for a combined amount of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2023 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership fees in the amount of $100.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 each for Associate memberships for Annette Muñiz, Noe Lopez, Jr., and Jason Rohr, for a combined amount of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
13.
IT Department:
A.
AI-89537
Authorization and approval to purchase new cell and data 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: |
| Constable Pct. 1 | 1 | New Cell Service |
14.
Head Start:
A.
AI-89697
Approval of Monthly Reports:
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report
B.
AI-89698
Approval of CLI Report: Executive Summary for Circle Progress Monitoring: Wave 1 & 2
15.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-89719
Pct 2 General Fund Accounts (1100):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) to Various Pct 2 General Fund Accounts (Fund 1100) in the amount of $400,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) to Various Pct 2 General Fund Accounts (Fund 1100) in the amount of $400,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
B.
AI-89617
FY 2023 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2054238757 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,350.79 in relation to the FY 2023 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 1st quarter (9-1-2022 to 11-30-2022) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the following documents in relation to the FY 2023 Texas VINE Program for the 1st quarter (9-1-2022 to 11-30-2022) with authority for Co. Judge to sign required documents:
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2054238757 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,350.79 in relation to the FY 2023 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 1st quarter (9-1-2022 to 11-30-2022) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the following documents in relation to the FY 2023 Texas VINE Program for the 1st quarter (9-1-2022 to 11-30-2022) with authority for Co. Judge to sign required documents:
- Office of Attorney General Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services (SAVNS) Reimbursement Invoice in the amount of $7,350.79
- Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record
- Invoice Certification Required by Texas Grants Management Standards
C.
AI-89654
HIDTA Task Force (1291) / HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed on "Exhibit A", effective on 01/02/2023.
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed on "Exhibit A", effective on 01/02/2023.
16.
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. #2:
1.
AI-89611
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# |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 01/31/23 | 11329248 | $60,928.00 | 853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 01/31/23 | 11329249 | $11,188.53 | 853337 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 01/31/23 | 11329253 | $2,190.00 | 826939 |
2.
AI-89550
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20359 in the amount of $83,893.42 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services for Contract C21-0944-02-08 (WA#2) for Pct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project.
B.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-89679
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 City of Alton under the same rates, terms & conditions.
2.
AI-89678
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.
C.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-89680
Acceptance and approval of ARPA Project Invoices for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. | Invoice Amount |
| 01/31/2023 | North Main Drain III PH II | L&G Engineering | 11329267 | 855257 | $86,065.57 |
| 02/09/2023 | North Main Drain III Phase I | Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 202637 | 855577 | $214,312.62 |
2.
AI-89618
Requesting approval to provide the requested certification regarding payment delivery location as requested by the Contractor on the provided document in conjunction with the specific project and authorization for County Judge to sign the document.
D.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-89664
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice in connection with HC Animal Control Center Feasibility Study with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| B2Z Engineering | 2/9/2023 | 20361 | 36,922.18 | 852990 |
2.
AI-89587
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. | 1/31/23 | 11329255 | 12,599.76 | 858581 |
E.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-89635
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for professional engineering and surveying services as submitted by SAMES Engineering and Surveying, Inc. for the Bio-Safety Laboratory Facility:
| Work Authorization | Invoice # | Amount |
| Work Authorization #2 | 7 | $322.72 |
F.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-89603
Requesting approval to exercise the final one (1) year extension as permitted in contract C-19-221-02-11 "Consulting services for self funded insurance group health" with Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc under the same rates, terms, and conditions.