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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 31, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-92942
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-92943
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-92985
Approval to release the County's audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit, and Management Letter for the year ended December 31, 2022.
 
3.
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-92987
2023 - J.P. Pct 4 PL 1 (1100)
 
4.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-93033
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
B.
AI-92964
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Krane Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Salinas Engineering & Associates) (Shary Road & Mile 8 ½ North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
 
C.
AI-92972
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Maebelle Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Onesimo Guerrero) (Moorefield Road & Mile 10 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
 
D.
AI-92979
1. Reimbursement request
a. Alondra la Blanca Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (TOKOS, LLC.) (La Blanca Road & S.H. 107)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00
 
E.
AI-93043
1. Preliminary Approval 
a. El Farito Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (El Farito, LLC.) (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 6 West Road)
No. of Lots: 11 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into an existing drain ditch.  Detention will be accomplished by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 13 North Road is paved.
 
F.
AI-93063
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: A 131.84 acres Lot 1 & 8 out of Block 71 Lot 4 & 5 out of block 70 Engelman Resubdivision; Proposed Border Town Phase 4 Subdivision (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline west of Brushline Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8" water line with a 15" PVC casing boring Brushline Road.

b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: A 6.50 acres out of Lot 15 Blk. 65 Alamo Land & Sugar Co.; Proposed Curve Crossing Subdivision (Tower Road & Texas Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline south of Texas Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 1" due water service lines with a 2" PVC casing boring Texas Road.

c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: A 17.15 acres out of Farm Tract 299 Block 158 West Tract Subdivision; Proposed El Farito Estates Subdivision (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline north of Mile 13 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6" water line with a 12" PVC casing boring Mile 13 North Road.

d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: South 5.00 acres of the north 10.00 acres of Lot 6 Block 56 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Alberta Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12" waterline west of Tower Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Tower Road.

e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 91 of Delta Orchards Co. Unit #1 Subdivision (Mile 20 North Road & Sunflower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline east of Sunflower Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Sunflower Road.

f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: A 20.00 acres of Lot 75 Hill Halbert Subdivision; Proposed Tierra Wisconsin Subdivision (Dillon Road & Mile 14 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline east of Dillon Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8" water line running east approximately 424.00 feet along the south side of Mile 14 North Road.

g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 5 Block 32 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit #2 Subdivision (Cesar Chavez Road & Benito Ramirez Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline north of Benito Ramirez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road.

h. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 26 Basham Subdivision No. 24 (Esperanza Avenue & Breyfogle Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline north of Esperanza Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2" water service line with a 4" PVC casing boring Esperanza Avenue.  One 8" waterline with a 2" PVC casing boring Esperanza Avenue.

i. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 1, 2 & 4 of Isabella Subdivision (Brushline Road & Mile 5 North Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline north of Mile 5 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8" water service lines with a 4" PVC casing boring Mile 5 North Road. 

j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3899181-EM03E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:South of Curry Road approximately 520.00 feet east of Doolittle Road. (Pct. 4)

2. Requesting approval to rescind action on Regular Agenda Item 92697 No. 17. A. 1. approved by Commissioners' Court on 10/03/2023

a. Applicant: GST Construction Inc. (Jacobo Garza) 
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of Lot 452 John H. Shary Subdivision; Proposed; Nemont Estates Phase II Subdivision (Glasscock Road & Mile 6 Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6" Sanitary Sewer Line with a 12" PVC casing boring Mile 6 Road, Glasscock Road and Taylor Road.  One Line extension running east approximately 1/2 mile east along the north side of Mile 6 Road.
 
5.
County Treasurer:
 
A.
AI-93026
Hidalgo County 2023 3rd Quarter Investment Report
 
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-92742
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2023 September
 
7.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-92944
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 10/01/2023 - 10/15/2023 in the amount of $40,761.38 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-92963
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 11/06/2023 and for calendar year 2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Net Change
Remove Clothing Allowance 280-001 0131 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00 ($500.00)
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0164 Senior Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 $500.00
 
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-92946
Elections:
Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association of Election Administrators 2024 Membership fees in the amount of $550.00.  This includes $150.00 for Hilda Salinas, Elections Administrator, and $100.00 each for Melissa Alvarez, Assistant Director, Belinda Sagredo, Division Manager I, Eberto Gauna, Division Manager II,and Josue Martinez, Coordinator III; with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-92928
County Court at Law #9 (1100):
Requesting approval for payment of membership renewal fees for Leticia Castaneda (Asst. Court Coordinator) for the Texas Association of Court Administration in the amount of $75.00 (Requisition # 482174), with authority of County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing are completed by the County Auditor. 
 
C.
AI-92971
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2023 membership dues to the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) in the amount of $10,000.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
9.
Health & Human Services:
 
A.
AI-93073
Requesting approval for the HC Health & Human Services Dept. to purchase H.E.B gift cards in compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (grantor agency) to promote treatment compliance for Tuberculosis Program patients
 
B.
AI-93011
Requesting approval for addendum #1 with CompuGroup Medical Inc. to replace 5 Analyzer Interface Cards with 5 Analyzer Hubs, with authority for Hidalgo County Health Director to Sign Addendum.
 
10.
Head Start:
 
A.
AI-92996
Approval of Monthly Reports: September 2023
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4, Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
 
11.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-93003
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from  Medline Industries,  LP for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $3672.58, "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295".  UCP Fiscal Year 33 (2020) CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
 
B.
AI-93004
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from  Medline Industries,  LP for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $18,449.38, "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295".  UCP Fiscal Year 33 (2020) CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
 
12.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-92961
Co Clerk (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule change, effective as indicated and for calendar year 2024:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title Current G/S Proposed G/S Effective Date
Salary Adjustment (Set Salary) 180-001 0064 Clerk I 01/06 01/07 07/03/2023
 
13.
County Courts:
 
A.
AI-92940
County Court at Law #9 (1100):
Requesting approval to reimburse Antonio Damian (Bailiff) for membership reimbursement in the amount of $75.00 (Requisition #482278), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
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.
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-93014
Requesting approval to process payment to Texas Land Reclamation, LLC dba UTW Tire Collection Services for the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor: 
Precinct Invoice Date Invoice No. Invoice Amount
PCT 1 8/9/2023 50830 $3,526.40
PCT 3 8/8/2023 50832 $3,198.40
PCT 3 8/15/2023 50834 $2,993.60
PCT 3 8/17/2023 50835 $1,444.80
PCT 4 8/8/2023 50833 $1,896.00
PCT 4 8/8/2023 50838 $67.60
PCT 4 8/15/2023 50836 $ 1,272.00
PCT 4 8/23/2023 50839 $1,296.00
PCT 4 8/29/2023 50840 $1,856.00
 
2.
AI-92904
Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer Halff Associates Inc., for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project. 
Invoice No. Invoice Date PO No. Amount
10106023 10-12-2023 862136 $247.00
 
B.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-93041
Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $183,129.60 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.
 
C.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-92956
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet attached hereto for Lease of Land for Solar Farming, including authority to re-advertise if necessary.
 
 
2.
AI-93018
Requesting approval to process invoice #2023-170 dated 10-23-2023 in the amount of $8,956.20 with PO#863852 as submitted by contracted project architect, ERO Architect for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project.
 
3.
AI-93022
Approval of Payment Application No. 30 in the amount of $865,639.93 from REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd." (C-20-294-02-23), as certified for payment by project engineer B2Z Engineering.
 
D.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-93088
Requesting approval of the following invoices for processing of payment:
Invoice Date Project Vendor Invoice Number P.O. Number  Invoice Amount
10/23/2023 Head Start Parking Lot Rene Guerra & Son Hauling 4 864927 $91,552.28
09/30/2023 FM1925 1,500 W of FM2220 to 10th L&G Engineering 11329546 854100 $1,800.00
 
2.
AI-93038
Requesting approval to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension for "Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV & County of Hidalgo, Pct. 4 San Carlos Endowment Center User Agreement" under the same terms and conditions (C-18-266-11-06).
 
E.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-93046
Requesting approval to exercise the final one (1) year extension, for "Financial Advisory Services" with Estrada-Hinojosa & Co., Inc. under the same rates, terms, and conditions (C-19-056-12-10).
 
F.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-92969
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1st) of two (2), one (1) year extension for "Purchase of Uniforms and Accessories for Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies" with Galls LLC under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
2.
AI-92973
A.  Requesting approval of Amendment to Schedule 23 Fleet Lease Agreement with D&M Commercial Leasing (C-23-0227A-07-11), to formally correct delivery date to Schedule 23, approved by CC 07/11/2023 (AI-91484), with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
B.  Requesting approval of Amendment to Schedule 25 through 43 Fleet Lease Agreement with D&M Commercial Leasing (C-23-0227B-07-11), to formally correct delivery dates to Schedule 25 through 43, approved by CC 08/22/2023 (AI-92089), with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
 
3.
AI-92984
Requesting approval to exercise the final extension for "Pest Control Services Termite Services Only" with Mid-Valley Pest Control, LLC under the same rates, terms, and conditions (C-21-099C-11-02).
 
G.
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-92965
Requesting authority to exercise a one (1) year extension with Elite Transport and Clean-Up Service for the service of "Dead Body Pick-up and Transport Services," under the same rates, terms, and conditions as provided on contract (C-18-149-11-06 & Amendment).
 
H.
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-93032
Requesting approval to submit an Annual Membership Application with Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. (ERCOT) for Hidalgo County 2024 membership in the amount of $100.00 with authority for the HC Facilities Management Director to sign the required documents.
 
I.
Fire Marshal:
 
1.
AI-92948
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Fire Marshal surplus inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
 
J.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-92939
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10106022 dated on 10-12-2023 in the amount of $722.00 through PO# 853723 for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic for WA#1 Project.
 
2.
AI-92966
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application to AutoZone, procure supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance, with authority for County Judge to sign the credit application and all required documentation.
 
K.
Human Resources:
 
1.
AI-92962
Requesting authority to exercise a one (1) year extension with Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program Services Agreement, under the same rates, terms, and conditions as permitted under the current agreement (C-19-225B-12-03).
 
L.
IT Department:
 
1.
AI-93027
Requesting approval to complete and submit PPIG application from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank required by vendor, Tyler Technologies, Inc., for JP's payment card processing, for fees collected, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.
 
M.
Juvenile Probation:
 
1.
AI-93017
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Juvenile Probation inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
 
N.
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-92703
Requesting acceptance and approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $182,658.40, 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.  
 
2.
AI-92797
A. Acceptance and approval to Amend the Sole Source Declaration approved by Commissioners Court on 09/15/2015 (AI-51256) to reflect name change from "Hawk Analytics, Inc." to LeadsOnline Parent, LLC.
B. Requesting approval to renew the annual LeadsOnline - CellHawk subscription for one year Tier-3-Unlimited Storage, in the amount of $5,145.00 with authority for the County Judge to sign all the required documents.
 
3.
AI-92955
Clarification purposes only for regular agenda item 90663 (approved 05/02/23) for roll-off service agreement with City of Edinburg to clarify the service fee to $342.30 per load as needed and not a fixed reoccurring monthly charge for two (2) 35 YD Cubic Yard Compactor.
 
4.
AI-92960
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the solicitation packet for "Commissary Supplies", for the Sheriff's Office with authority to re-advertise if necessary (RFB 23-0319).