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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-92431
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-92432
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-92470
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the University of Texas System 2021 support payment, in the amount of $265,000.00 and the 2022 support payment, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, pursuant to the interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas System.
 
3.
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
0.
AI-92532
2023 - Pct 2 CRC Las Milpas (1100)
 
A.
AI-92497
2023 I.T. Department (1100 C.W.)
 
B.
AI-92489
2023 - Human Resources - Health Benefits (2201)
 
C.
AI-92425
2023 - Human Resources (1100)
 
D.
AI-92510
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Disparties Sub 20 (1293)
 
E.
AI-92509
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHHS (1293)
 
F.
AI-92436
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. - T.B. State (1293)
 
G.
AI-92424
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. - RLSS / LPHS (1293)
 
H.
AI-92365
2023 - Health and Human Services - Health Equity Disparities- Fellowship (1293)
 
I.
AI-92367
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
 
J.
AI-92372
2023 - Health and Human Services - PHEP (1293)
 
K.
AI-92375
2023 - Health and Human Services - TB Elimination(1293)
 
L.
AI-92373
2023 - Safety Division (1100)
 
M.
AI-92352
2023 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
 
N.
AI-92528
2023 - Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100)
 
O.
AI-92533
2023 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100)
 
P.
AI-92397
2023 - Pct. 2 Road Maint. (1200)
 
4.
2023 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-92521
Jail - (1100)
Requesting approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from Sheriff - Repair & Maintenance Svc (430) to Jail - Repair & Maintenance Svc (430) in the amount of $20,000.00
 
B.
AI-92495
Human Resources - Health Benefits (2201):
Approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from Human Resources Health Benefits prog. (017), to Employee Wellness Program (018) in the amount of $13,151.74.
 
C.
AI-92530
Pct 2 CRC Las Milpas (1100):
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (Prg 144) into Pct 2 CRC Las Milpas (Prg 160) in the total amount of $3,711.02 to fund operating expenditures.
 
D.
AI-92476
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance  (Prog. 006) into Pct 2 Administration  (Prog. 005) in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
 
E.
AI-92473
Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200):
Requesting approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Beacon Lights (program 226) / Pct.4 Drain Improv (program 036) to Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) in the amount of $21,636.00 to fund engineering services. 
 
F.
AI-92430
Insurance (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation (125-006) to Insurance (125-009) in the amount of $50,000.00 to cover pending and future claims
 
5.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-92463
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-92339
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a.Grapefruit Acres Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties LP) (Jesus Flores Road & Garcia Street)
Reimbursement Request: $42,100.00 for (Paving & Drainage Improvements)
 
6.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-92451
Approval of Resolution supporting the establishment of the Rio Grande Valley Recompete Coalition with a declaration of Hidalgo County's intent to join the Coalition as well as endorse the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to submit the Recompete Plan & Strategy Development Grant on behalf of the region.
 
B.
AI-92450
Approval of resolution calling for the prohibition of the transport of deer within Texas to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in our deer population.
 
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-92426
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2023 August.
 
B.
AI-92388
District Clerk             Fee report for the month of August 2023           $423,943.74
 
8.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-92393
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,656,566.36 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/24/2023 to 09/06/2023.
08/24/2023 - 08/30/2023 $770,547.43
08/31/2023 $22,388.91
09/01/2023 - 09/06/2023 $863,630.02
Total $1,656,566.36

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-92371
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 08/16/2023 - 08/31/2023 in the amount of $38,831.13 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
9.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-92441
NO ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 S0610.02.000.0305.00 YOLANDA SIENG $3,200.00
2 W0100.00.031.0002.06 CORELOGIC $5,081.45
3 W0100.00.031.0002.06 CORELOGIC $5,260.51
 
B.
AI-92421
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER  PAYER AMOUNT
1 10049.00.003.0000.00 WONDERFUL CITRUS PACKING LLC $43,670.80
2 10049.00.003.0000.00 WONDERFUL CITRUS II LLC $39,237.20
 
C.
AI-92361
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER  PAYER AMOUNT
1 10064.00.000.0000.50 GRUPO INMOBILIARIO MORALES FRANCO $17,705.81
2 C0250.00.002.0018.00 VILLARREAL MANUELA MARTINEZ  $3,014.45
3 H2550.01.003.0007.11 RTE INVESTMENTS LLC $7,818.14
4 T1400.00.001.0009.00 19TH HOLE PROPERTIES LLC $4,787.99
 
D.
AI-92362
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 E7200.00.005.0005.00 LERETA LLC $1,783.41
2 N1350.02.000.0143.00 LERETA LLC $1,713.39
 
E.
AI-92360
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 L5000.00.000.0003.00 INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE $4,882.75
2 M1450.00.000.0002.00 INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE $4,173.88
3 M1950.00.004.0001.00 INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE $10,331.74
4 J2007.00.000.0004.00 INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE $4,060.67
5 V1130.01.000.0001.00 INTERNATIONAL BK OF COMMERCE $4,635.08
 
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-92527
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of 2023 membership dues to the National Sheriff's Association for Sheriff J.E."Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $2,000.00. (Requisition #480727)
 
B.
AI-92429
IT Department:
Approval to pay 2023 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) in the amount of $175.00 with authorization for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (Req 00480422).
 
C.
AI-92482
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 $695.00 (Requisition #480568), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
D.
AI-92311
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay 2023-2024 membership dues to the Government Finance Officer's Association in the amount of $3,050.00 (REQ #479768) for Ms. Linda Fong, Interim County Auditor, Mrs. Leticia Chavez, First Asst. Auditor, Mr. Reynaldo Cantu III, Director of Audit Division, Mr. Luis Salinas, Director of Accounting Division, Mr. Ray Morin, Finance Accounting Supervisor, Mr. Xuejiao Li, Finance Accounting Supervisor; with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 
 
11.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-92423
WIC Adm (1292):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title G/S Budget Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 350-001 0127 Clerk II 03/04 $26,759.00 03/05 $27,696.00 09/11/2023
 
B.
AI-92409
FY 2023 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2057231704 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,350.79 in relation to the FY 2023 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 4th quarter (6-1-2023 to 8-31-2023) 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 4th quarter (6-1-2023 to 8-31-2023) 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-92378
CONST PCT 4 - TTBH-JII (1285):
Approval of the following salary schedule change in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Lateral) 294-021 0001 Deputy Constable  06/01 $46,832.00 06/02 $48,003.00 08/28/2023
 
D.
AI-92370
DA - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG)(1281)/Criminal DA (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary/Allowance G/S Proposed Salary/Allowance Effective Date
Change in Funding Source 080-002 0126 COORDINATOR II, VICTIMS ASSISTANCE 11/04 $1,200.00 11/04 $17,517.00 09/01/2023
080-011 0001 $48,329.00      $32,012.00
 
12.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-92389
Requesting approval for payment to Gregorio Pina III Ph. D. for the (attached) invoice as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
13.
Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-92427
Requesting approval for the placement of signs bearing the message 'No Parking' along the County-Owned Right of Way within the interior streets of Trenton Oaks Subdivision.
 
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-92472
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) 08/31/2023 11329515  $21,750.00  815794
Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M14½) 08/31/2023 11329507 $65,400.00 855602
Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) 08/31/2023 11329508 $98,834.65 862918
Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 08/31/2023 11329522 $2,475.00  796083
Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 08/31/2023 11329523 $214,113.35 860539
Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N-M8N) 08/31/2023 11329524 $63,844.55 868315
 
2.
AI-92468
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice #10092 in the amount of $12,968.71 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project with WA #2.
 
B.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-92494
Approval to submit an alarm permit application as required by the City of Pharr - Police Department for the Precinct 2 Indoor Sports Complex, located at 3600 Athol St, Pharr, TX 78577, with authority for County Commissioner Eduardo Cantu to sign the application, and authority for the County Treasurer to issue check for the alarm permit fee and any applicable late fees, after review and audit procedures are completed by the Auditor.
 
2.
AI-92467
Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $23,408.00 for Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project submitted by the contractor, George Olivares, dba Go Underground, LLC (Contract C-22-0094-09-06) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
 
3.
AI-92398
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided to Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name Invoice 
Date
Invoice 
#
Amount PO#
Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#2) 09/05/23 20390 $16,719.33 856176
Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#3) 09/05/23 20391 $6,930.06 862938
 
4.
AI-92394
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice #      Amount  PO#
SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#3) 08/31/23 11329509 $3,373.36 862757
SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#2) 08/31/23 11329514 $35,704.41 788634
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) 08/31/23 11329516 $73,763.35 853336
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) 08/31/23 11329517 $9,974.94 853337
 
C.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-92272
Requesting approval of the procurement packet with authority to advertise the "Construction for [ARPA-22-123-075] - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center & [ARPA-21-340-019] - El Paraiso Health Clinic Improvement Project" (RFCSP No. 23-0277); including re-advertising, if applicable. 
 
2.
AI-92465
Requesting approval to process payment application #12 submitted by the contracted project engineer, SAMES Inc., for Precinct 3 Extension of Shary Road 2 Miles North of State Highway 107 project in the amount of $23,009.80.
 
3.
AI-92359
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Engineers and B2Z Engineering for Precinct 3 projects.
Invoice No. Date Project Name PO No. Amount
11329513 8-31-23 Mile 3 WA#6 784305 & 868314 $12,000.00
11329518 8-31-23 Mile 3 WA#5 773904 $892.50
11329506 8-31-23 Mile 3 WA#2 720579 $1,194.20
11329534 8-31-23 Liberty Rd. WA#6 868845 $53,750.00
11329533 8-31-23 Veterans Blvd WA#3 772041 & 868501 $45,005.85
30033 9-5-23 Mile 3 N. Rd. WA#1 823768 $39,608.29
 
D.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-92522
Requesting approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment:
 
Invoice/Pay App Date Project Vendor Invoice / Pay App Number P.O. Number  Invoice / Pay App Amount
09/08/2023 Davis Road Citizen Collection Site Rene Guerra & Sons 7 857785 $95,680.74
04/11/2023 All Star Park Raba Kistner R032148 846166 $4,375.89
07/20/2023 All Star Park Raba Kistner R032449 846166 $1,804.42
05/26/2023 All Star Park Raba Kistner R032289 846166 $2,785.71
08/14/2023 Trenton Roadway Improvement Tedsi 202764 859188 $50,428.00
08/31/2023 FM1925 WA#2 1,500 W of FM2220 to 10th L&G Engineering 11329528 854100 $13,099.96
 
2.
AI-92487
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $21,363.00, as submitted by GDJ Engineering LLC, through On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-22-0698-01-01), to provide Engineering Design and Construction Management Services for the Flashing Beacon Project at the intersection of Davis Road and Brushline Road located in Precinct No. 4. 
 
E.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-92392
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 5/8/2023 20374 $44,137.96 852990
 
F.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-92411
Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension with Scott-Merriman Inc. for the General Printing Services and Related Supplies, under the same rates, terms, and conditions (C-20-018A-10-13).
 
2.
AI-92413
Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension with Gulf Data Products for the General Printing Services and Related Supplies, under the same rates, terms, and conditions (C-20-018C-10-13).
 
3.
AI-92377
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Bulk Gasoline-On-Off Highway Diesel Fuel & Other Related Miscellaneous Products", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary (RFB 23-0306). 
 
G.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-92369
Requesting approval to process the following invoice from B2Z Engineering Professional Construction Management Services in connection with the Bio-Safety Laboratory:
Work Authorization # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
Work Authorization # 3 848232 40213 09/05/2023 $5,293.16
 
2.
AI-92368
Requesting approval to process the following invoice from B2Z Engineering in connection with the Bio Safety Laboratory:
Work Authorization # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
Work Authorization # 2 847843 20394 09/05/2023 $3,885.79
 
H.
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-92403
Requesting acceptance and approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $213,706.30, as submitted by Noble Texas Builders, LLC, for the Renovations and Repairs to the Leased Willacy County Detention Facility Project (22-0661-JOC), with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor and authority to issue a manual check if applicable.
 
2.
AI-92366
Requesting approval to process invoice #2023-100 dated on 06-01-2023 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Center and Criminal Investigations parking lots in the amount of $16,814.00 through the current agreement Contract # C-22-0698-01-01 WA #1.
 
I.
Tax Office:
 
1.
AI-92381
Requesting approval of one (1) 36-month Lease Agreement with Canon Financial Services for a copier (imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4825i) located at the Tax Office (McAllen Substation), through HC's Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract # DIR-CPO-4437 in the amount of $178.21 per month.