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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
APRIL 16, 2024
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-94980
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-94981
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
3.
2024 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-94834
2024 - Domestic Relations Office (1100)
 
4.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-94911
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-94892
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Milanos Estates Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 5 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $11,697.50 for (Subdivision Improvements)
 
5.
County Courts at Law:
 
A.
AI-94902
County Court at Law #1:
Requesting approval of reimbursement to Cynthia Cavazos, Court Reporter for expenses incurred for seminar and certification renewal in the amount of $403.76, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-94840
District Clerk      Fee report for the month of March 2024     $415,005.00
 
7.
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-94965
Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use Hidalgo County parking lots near the museum for Vanguard Family Day event to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 7am to 6pm
 
B.
AI-94966
Requesting permission by the City of Edinburg to use county courthouse parking lots 1 & 2 for the following 2024 events:
Event Date Event Date
Cora Fest April 13 Summer Concert June 28
We Are One Concert April 19 Summer Concert July 12
Mother's Day Concert May 11 Frida Fest July 27
Culture Fest May 18 Summer Concert August 9
Juneteenth Festival June 15    
 
8.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-94859
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $963,810.92 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/21/2024 to 03/27/2024.
03/21/2024 - 03/27/2024 $963,810.92
TOTAL $963,810.92

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-94800
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 03/16/2024 - 03/31/2024 in the amount of $48,214.89 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
AI-94868
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 04/22/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Remove Clothing Allowance 280-001 0393 Lieutenant $500.00 $0.00
Remove Clothing Allowance 280-001 0142 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0018 Lieutenant $0.00 $500.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0026 Sergeant $0.00 $500.00
 
9.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-94900
NO ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 B1612.01.000.0015.00 LERETA LLC $4,271.79
2 H1960.00.000.0001.00 CORELOGIC COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE $12,031.72
 
B.
AI-94794
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. R2426.00.000.0007.00 VANTAGE BANK TEXAS $6,683.32
2. R3316.99.000.0001.00 RYAN TAX COMPLIANCE SERVICES, LLC $8,393.75
 
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-94881
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #492572 for 2024 membership dues for Captain Steven Cortez to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $135.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-94883
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2024 Sheriff's Association of Texas membership dues (req. #492574) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, Chief Deputy Mario Lopez, Division Chiefs Oscar Montoya, Gabriel Castaneda, Ricardo Enriquez, Steve Herrera and Captains Steven Cortez, Omar Jasso, Noberto Leal, Rocky Serna, Rene Garza and Jose Vasquez, in the amount of $25.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-94814
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 $85.00 (Requisition #492197), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
D.
AI-94796
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2024 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $50.00 for five (5) members for a total amount of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
11.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-94823
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January 1 to March 31, 2024
 
B.
AI-94804
Various Departments (1100 / 1200 / 1292):
1. 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 Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Lateral) 122-006 0033 Maintenance I 03/04 $27,830.00 03/07 $30,855.00 04/08/2024
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 350-001 0234 Custodian II 03/05 $28,804.00 03/06 $29,812.00 03/25/2024

2. Approval of the following salary schedule change in accordance with the Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title R/S Budgeted Salary R/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 280-001 0020 Lieutenant 13/01 $73,405.00 13/03 $78,633.00 03/25/2024
 
C.
AI-94934
HIDTA Task Force (1291) / HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed on "Exhibit A", effective on 01/01/2024.
 
12.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-94820
Requesting approval to process invoice # 2024-078 dated 4/2/2024 in the amount of $607.60 (PO# 870328 - Adult Detention) submitted by GDJ Engineering for project management services for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Parking Lot Construction through the current Contract Agreement (C-22-0698-01-01 CC 9/5/2023 AI-92259).
 
B.
AI-94821
Requesting acceptance and approval of Payment Application No. 9 in the amount of $198,129.15 dated 4/2/2024 as submitted by Noble Texas Builders, LLC, for the Renovations and Repairs to the Leased Willacy County Detention Facility Project (C-22-0661-JOC), with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  
 
13.
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-94946
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Contract Contingency Expenditure Approval (CCEA -80) for Morganti Texas, Inc., including but not limited to applicable Change Orders; 
Description Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
CCEA 80
(PCO 282) Additional Scope Needed at Vestibule
(PCO 289) Monument Sign Material Changes
(PCO 293) Flagpole Holders in Courtroom Credit
$3,595.00
 
2.
AI-94824
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Upper Valley Mail Services, LLC for "Mailing Services" (C-23-0009-02-17), under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
B.
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-94928
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 No. 
Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) 03/31/2024 11329709  $7,100.00  815794
Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) 03/31/2024 11329702 $7,200.00 829916
Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) 03/31/2024 11329715 $78,664.14 862918
Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 03/31/2024 11329703 $5,800.01  796083
Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 03/31/2024 11329704 $175,706.88 860539
Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N-M8N) 03/31/2024 11329705 $61,032.78 868315
Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM493-FM88) 03/31/2024 11329716 $64,002.00 873385
 
2.
AI-94943
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Lease of Land for Citizen Collection Site – Donna Area" (RFB 24-0088) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
3.
AI-94927
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 22154-1R.1 by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, LLC in the amount of $21,600.00 for services rendered in connection with the Sunset Hill Park Pavilion Project in Precinct No.1.
 
C.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-94952
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by the project engineer, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, for engineering services provided to Pct. 2 projects:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice #      Amount  PO#
Regional Linear Park Project Phase II 02/08/24 12005 $9,265.00 873420
All Inclusive Park Project 02/08/24 12006 $22,230.00 873421
 
2.
AI-94929
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management, Material Testing, and Inspection for the Nolana Loop Project (FM 1426-FM 907)", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary; Subject to TxDOT approval of the packet. 
 
3.
AI-94864
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice No. TK80001 in the amount of $373.80 submitted by the project engineer, Terracon Consultants, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Sunlight Ave Project.
 
4.
AI-94805
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 2024-077 in the amount of $2,500.75 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services rendered under Contract (C-21-0554-08-10 WA#1) for the Pct 2 Administration Complex Parking Lot Improvement Project.  
 
5.
AI-94861
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice No. TK79989 in the amount of $842.00 submitted by the project engineer, Terracon Consultants, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Administration Complex Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project.
 
6.
AI-94845
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct 2 project;
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot (WA#1) 04/01/24 113-03 $7,792.68 875593
Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot (WA#2) 04/01/24 113-02B $1,750.00 876886
 
7.
AI-94837
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct. 2 projects:
Project Name Invoice 
Date
Invoice 
#
Amount PO#
Las Milpas Road Project (WA#3) 04/03/24 20416 $11,373.70 862938
Recreational Trails Connectivity Prj. (WA#2) 04/03/24 20417 $8,796.01 861129
Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) 04/04/24 20418 $10,031.60 856176
 
8.
AI-94803
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as 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#
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) 03/31/24 11329710 $56,643.35 853336
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) 03/31/24 11329711 $8,359.94 853337
Eldora Road Project (WA#3) 03/31/24 11329712 $1,100.00 821432
 
D.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-94838
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Engineering Inc., and B2Z Engineering.
Invoice No. Date Project Name PO No. Amount
11329718 3-31-2024 Los Ebanos Rd. WA#1 873046 $144,454.87
11329713 3-31-2024 Veterans Blvd. WA#3 772041 & 868501 $6,890.00
11329717 3-31-2024 Mile 3 WA#6 784305 & 868314 $15,474.38
11329699 3-31-2024 Mile 3 WA #2 720579 $1,194.20
11329706 3-31-2024 Liberty Rd. WA#6 868845 $32,000.00
11329700 3-31-2024 Liberty Rd. WA#5 818290 & 872310 $57,000.00
30047 4-4-2024 Mile 3 N. WA#1 823768 $6,601.39
 
2.
AI-94863
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by B2Z Engineering in connection with El Paraiso Community Resources Center in Precinct 3.
Invoice No. Date PO No. Amount
30046 4-3-2024 872817 $1,393.57
 
3.
AI-94818
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by Brownstone Consultants in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center. 
Invoice No. Invoice Date PO No. Amount
4155086 4-1-2024 861908 $5,547.01
 
E.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-94942
Requesting approval of ARPA invoices listed below for processing and payment: 
 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Name Invoice Number P.O. Number Invoice Amount
03/27/2024 NMD III, PH II Raba-Kistner R033066 869938 $2,235.10
03/25/2024 NMD III,PH I Terracon TK92460 869055 $1,362.75
04/08/24 NMD III,PH I TEDSI 202930 855577 $2,017.36
 
2.
AI-94957
Requesting approval of project invoices for processing and payment: 
 
Invoice Date Vendor Name / Project Description P.O.  Invoice No. Invoice Amount
03/31/24 L&G Engineering
*FM 1925 WA#2 (1500 W of FM 2220 (Ware Rd. to 10th)
854100 11329708 $1,800.00
03/31/24 L&G Engineering 
*FM1925 WA#3 10th to McColl
868045 11329707 $1,800.00
04/01/24 GDJ Engineering
*Russell Rd. Realign Proj-WA#2
867303 2024-068 $10,509.00
04/02/24 GDJ Engineering
*Russell Rd. Proj.-WA#1
830599 2024-076 $12,150.00
04/08/24 TEDSI
*Trenton Roadway Imps.(US 281(1-69C) to FM907 (AlamoRd)
859188 202929 $ 42,211.89
 
3.
AI-94795
Requesting authority to exercise the fourth (4th), one (1) year contract extension with LPJ Family Limited Partnership for "Citizen Collection Station in San Manuel Area" (C-16-108-04-05), under the same rates, terms and conditions. 
 
F.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-94797
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
Vendor Name Tasks Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO #
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings 03/31/2024 11329698 $12,599.76 874949
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. Supplemental #4 to WA1 -
Cat 7 Projects& UTP Eval. Forms (1st Qtr.)
03/31/2024 11329698 $8,163.04 858581
 
2.
AI-94854
Discussion, consideration and approval of payment for invoice #1160049109 for February 2024 services submitted by HDR Architecture, Inc., Architect for the New Courthouse Project and acknowledging that written notice was provided after the maximum amount of services was exceeded, as per Amendment 25, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed.
 
G.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-94822
Requesting approval to enter into three (3) sixty (60) month lease agreements to replace current countywide leased vehicles through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing (Contract No. 652-21), from Commercial Vehicle Leasing, LLC DBA D&M Leasing, for a total estimated monthly lease payment of $2,347.27 with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
Quantity Year Make Model Monthly Payment
2 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab $1,617.36
1 2024 Chevrolet Traverse  $729.91
 
H.
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-94890
Requesting approval of Final Payment Application in the amount of $5,000 (PO# 837570) for E-Con Group, LLC regarding the Precinct 4 Justice Center Project; with authority for Facilities Management Director to sign all required documents.   
 
2.
AI-94828
Requesting approval of Invoice No. 40233 in the amount of $6,629.03 through PO# 860200 for B2Z Engineering in reference to material testing through County Contract No. C-22-0728-01-01 (Work Authorization #1); with authority for Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
 
I.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-94983
Requesting approval to accept proposal from Milnet Architectural Services for RAS Services for the "TDLR - Edinburg Health Clinic Improvement project" (24-0134), in the amount of $1,150.00; with authority for the Health Department Chief Administrative Officer or the County Judge to sign all required documentation and issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
 
2.
AI-94801
Requesting approval to award job order contractor Herrcon LLC through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract# 581-19), for the "Weslaco Health Clinic Interior Door Relocation", in the amount of $1,274.47, with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
 
3.
AI-94936
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for professional engineering and surveying services as submitted by SAM Engineering and Surveying, Inc. in connection to the Bio Safety Laboratory:
WA # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
1 823464 24-000-0233 2/29/2024 $4,808.00
 
4.
AI-94901
Requesting approval to process the following invoice from Herrcon for the Weslaco Clinic renovations:
PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
873282 2404-004 4/9/2024 $71,117.66
 
5.
AI-94835
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for construction material testing services as submitted by B2Z Engineering in connection with the El Paraiso project: 
PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
872577 30045 04/03/2024 $5,959.59
 
6.
AI-94833
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by Brownstone Consultants for construction project management services in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic Project.
Work Authorization # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
1 853570 4155089 04/01/24 $8,320.51
 
J.
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-94967
1. Requesting approval of the following Change Directive in connection with the Renovations and Repairs to the Leased Willacy County Detention Facility project (C-22-0661-05-30) from the contracted vendor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC: 
Description  Total Amount
Change Directive No. 32 - Walk-In Cooler Additional Repairs $18,970.00
2. Requesting authority for the HC Sheriff or the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
2.
AI-94939
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1st) one (1) year contract extension with Network Communications International Corp. dba NCIC Inmate Communications, Inc. for "Inmate Pay Telephone System and Services" (C-21-134-11-30), under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
3.
AI-94839
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Polygraph Examiner" (RFB 24-0102) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
 
K.
Tax Office:
 
1.
AI-94849
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Printing and Mailing of Tax Statements and Envelopes" (RFB-24-0032) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
L.
WIC:
 
1.
AI-94909
A. Requesting authority to close current customer service agreement for Hidalgo County WIC Dept. at the following locations 708 E Edinburg Ave, Elsa, TX and 3513 E Main Ave, Alton, TX with Republic Services, Inc., for waste management services.
B. Requesting authority to enter into two (2) new service agreements for waste management services and purchase of lock bars with Republic Services, Inc., for the following Hidalgo County Departments: 
WIC Dept- ELSA location 708 E Edinburg Ave, Elsa, Texas
WIC Dept- ALTON location 3513 E Main Ave, Alton, Texas
 
2.
AI-94733
Requesting approval to renew the burglary alarm permit for the Pharr WIC Clinic #2, with a renewal fee of $15.00 for a twelve (12) month period as required by the City of Pharr.