1.
AI-95633
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-95634
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-95594
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023-114.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the month of December 2023.
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-95600
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028(b)
B.
AI-95534
1. Preliminary Approval
a. GGG Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Guadalupe Jr. Quintanilla) (Richardson Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into a detention pond with a bleeder line discharging into an existing TxDot system.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Richardson Road is paved.
b. Pueblo de Palmas Phase 27 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (PDP Mile 4, Ltd.) (Mile 19 North Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 17 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 Kenyon Road and Mile 19 North Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City's ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 19 North Road and Kenyon Road are paved.
c. Presidio Square Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Adobe Unlimited, LLC.) (Valverde Road & Business Hwy 83)
No. of Lots: 21 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City's ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road is paved and 2 internal streets are to be paved.
d. Vista Bonita No. 16 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Santa Cruz Properties, Ltd.) (Alamo Road & Ramseyer Road)
No. of Lots: 29 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City's ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Ramseyer Road is paved.Alamo Road and 2 internal streets are to be paved.
e. Acres of Santa Cruz Ph. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Tierra Vacante, LLC.) (Cantu Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 115 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:25
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City's ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Cantu Road is paved and 4 internal streets are to be paved.
f. Los Palominos Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development) (Earling Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 180 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
Filling Stations:8
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Paved: Yes, Earling Road is paved and 6 internal streets are to be paved.
4.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-95650
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #032603
5.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-95535
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,612,680.46 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/16/2024 to 05/31/2024.
| 05/16/24 - 05/22/24 |
$743,787.22 |
| 05/23/24 - 05/29/24 |
$800,024.19 |
| 05/30/24 - 05/31/24 |
$68,869.05 |
| TOTAL |
$1,612,680.46 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
AI-95553
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 05/16/2024 - 05/31/2024 in the amount of $44,355.82 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-95429
County Judge:
Approval to pay the FY2024 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 procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
7.
Urban County:
A.
AI-95547
Requesting approval of two (2) applicants in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
B.
AI-95549
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from Abbott Laboratories a sole source provider for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $46,943.23. UCP FY 2020 CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
C.
AI-95550
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from bioMerieux, Inc. dba BioFire Diagnostics, LLC a sole source provider for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $7,980.00. UCP FY 2020 CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
D.
AI-95552
Requesting approval to purchase equipment from Medline Industries, LLP for the Hidalgo County Health Facility in the amount of $39,250.00. UCP FY 2020 CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
E.
AI-95565
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from Medline Industries, LP a sole source for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $8,344.34. UCP FY 2020 CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
F.
AI-95576
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from Henry Schein, Inc. for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $19,937.77. UCP FY 2020 CDBG-CV - Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
G.
AI-95580
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from Fisher Scientific Company LLC for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $24,522.55 UCP FY 2020 CDBG-CV - Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
H.
AI-95596
Requesting approval to purchase an extraction instrument from Fisher Scientific Company, LLC for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $40,450.94 UCP FY 2020 CDBG-CV - Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
8.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-95539
Facilities Management (1100):
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 (Promotion) |
220-001 |
0164 |
Maintenance I |
03/04 |
$27,830.00 |
03/06 |
$29,812.00 |
05/30/2024 |
| FROM |
TO |
| Action |
Dept/Prg. |
Slot |
Position Title |
G/S |
Budgeted Salary |
G/S |
Proposed Salary |
Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) |
220-001 |
0039 |
Custodian II |
03/04 |
$27,830.00 |
03/05 |
$28,804.00 |
05/28/2024 |
9.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-95617
Requesting acceptance and approval of Payment Application No. 11 in the amount of $42,541.00 dated 5/25/2024 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.
10.
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-95637
1. 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 -83) and Change Order 115 for Morganti Texas, Inc., including but not limited to applicable Change Orders;
| Description |
Total Amount (Not to Exceed) |
CCEA 83 (PCO 298) Negative Slope (PCP 299) One Time Maintenance |
$42,144.00 |
CO 115 (PCO 292) - ASI 20R1 and ASI 22 Added Scope (PCO 296) - ASI 23 Bollard Additions |
$378,155.00 |
2. Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to approve Morganti Texas, Inc. Payment Application No. 67, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor and to issue a manual check if applicable.
2.
AI-95584
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Translation, Interpretation and Sign Language Services" (RFB-24-0079) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
3.
AI-95611
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. Subject to legal approval.
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-95602
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art.3 Sec. 52 to include but not limited to Stress Reliever Balls, Woven Boat Tote Bags, Measure Water Bottles, Portion Plates, Cooling Towels, Coloring Books, Basset Pens; as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous and various programs and classes. Through and for Tu Salud Si Cuenta Program.
2.
AI-95446
Requesting Commissioners' Court approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include a beverage set up and backdrop.
3.
AI-95511
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 22-012-7 in the amount of $54,860.00 as submitted by Supreme Engineering, PLLC for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Inline Check Valves Project.
4.
AI-95595
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) |
05/31/2024 |
11329754 |
$2,000.00 |
815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) |
05/31/2024 |
11329753 |
$24,806.00 |
862918 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) |
05/31/2024 |
11329764 |
$72,976.57 |
860539 |
| Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N-M8N) |
05/31/2024 |
11329765 |
$21,465.33 |
868315 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM493-FM88) |
05/31/2024 |
11329759 |
$53,473.86 |
873385 |
5.
AI-95605
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice No.3 in the amount of $58,879.08 as submitted by J&R Engineering, LLC for engineering services rendered for Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Mercedes Gate Structure Stormwater Project ARPA Project # ARPA-22-121-044.
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-95523
Requesting authority to ratify AI-93930, approved by HCCC on 1/23/2024, to reflect the correct Peterbilt 548 Load King Dump trucks year model: "2024".
2.
AI-95560
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) |
05/31/24 |
11329751 |
$26,594.13 |
853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) |
05/31/24 |
11329752 |
$4,975.32 |
853337 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) |
05/31/24 |
11329755 |
$3,300.00 |
826939 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) |
05/31/24 |
11329760 |
$29,253.54 |
795673 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#3) |
05/31/24 |
11329761 |
$674.67 |
862757 |
3.
AI-95568
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 2024-125 in the amount of $1,390.00 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.
4.
AI-95582
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 20421 in the amount of $10,031.60 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services under Contract C-18-075-02-27 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project.
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-95518
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 37 in the amount of $449,865.52 from REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd." (C-20-294-02-23) as certified for payment by project engineer B2Z Engineering.
2.
AI-95522
Requesting authority to ratify AI-93270, approved by HCCC on 11/28/2023, to reflect the correct truck year model: "2025".
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-95647
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date |
Project |
Vendor |
Invoice Number |
P.O. Number |
Invoice Amount |
| 05/31/2024 |
FM1925 WA#3 |
L&G Engineering |
11329767 |
868045 |
$3,600.00 |
| 05/31/2024 |
FM1925 WA#2 |
L&G Engineering |
11329768 |
854100 |
$1,440.00 |
| 05/31/2024 |
FM1925 WA#4 |
L&G Engineering |
11329770 |
864922 |
$7,182.00 |
2. Requesting acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoices listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date |
Project |
Vendor |
Invoice Number |
P.O. Number |
ARPA Project Number |
Invoice Amount |
| 05/31/2024 |
Mile 17 SW Project |
MEGEngineers |
24-05-0084 |
868866 |
ARPA-22-124-049 |
$3,854.50 |
| 05/31/2024 |
Mile 17 SW Project |
MEGEngineers |
24-05-0085 |
868866 |
ARPA-22-124-049 |
$1,999.25 |
| 05/31/2024 |
Mile 17 SW Project |
MEGEngineers |
24-05-0086 |
868866 |
ARPA-22-124-049 |
$620.75 |
| 06/03/2024 |
Bentsen Rd SW Project |
B2Z Engineering |
40237 |
868482 |
ARPA-22-124-094 |
$2,469.63 |
2.
AI-95608
Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item 95505, approved by Commissioners Court on 05/28/2024, due to the change of the procurement method.
F.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-95591
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 |
05/31/2024 |
11329749 |
$12,599.76 |
874949 |
G.
County Clerk:
1.
AI-95207
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software agreement with annual automatic renewals for "Grammarly Business Services Software Annual Subscription" with Grammarly Inc. in the total amount $1,914.00 annually.
H.
County Courts:
1.
AI-95283
County Court No. 9:
Acknowledgment of relocation of copier from County Court No. 9 to Purchasing Department to assume responsibility and continuation of copier lease agreement (Model IMC4500) with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, DBA, Ricoh USA, approved by HCCC on 02/02/2021 (C-21-192-02-02).
I.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-95559
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County Facilities Management's inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
2.
AI-95573
Requesting approval of Invoice No. 40236 in the amount of $983.54 through PO# 877927 for B2Z Engineering in reference to material testing through County Contract No. C-23-0497-01-09 (Work Authorization #1); with authority for Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-95562
Requesting authority to ratify agenda item #95268 approved by HCCC on 05/14/2024, to reflect the correct project name "ARPA-22-340-055 – Engineering Services – Hidalgo County COVID-19 Vaccination Supplies & ARPA-22-340-052 Engineering Services – Hidalgo County COVID-19 Testing Efforts"
2.
AI-95564
Requesting authority to ratify agenda item # 95338 approved on HCCC on 05/14/2024, to reflect the correct project description: "ARPA-24-340-351 – Engineering Services – Hidalgo County Edinburg Pulmonary Health Clinic Improvements Project"
3.
AI-95508
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County Health Department's inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
4.
AI-95556
Requesting authority to renew service order agreement for 12 months with Foremost Telecommunications for "Internet Access" (C-23-0150-07-11) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
5.
AI-95574
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 |
4170976 |
06/03/2024 |
$9,076.59 |
6.
AI-95606
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for construction material testing services as submitted by B2Z Engineering in connection with the El Paraiso project.
| Work Authorization # |
PO # |
Invoice # |
Invoice Date |
Amount |
| 2 |
872577 |
30052 |
6/3/2024 |
$2,251.28 |
K.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-95593
Requesting authority to ratify AI-91635 approved by HCCC on 07/25/2023 to reflect the correct contract number: "C-23-0113-07-25".
L.
WIC:
1.
AI-95528
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Affiliation Agreement between HC WIC Program and Rio Grande Valley College (C-21-0866-11-02) for the purpose of providing supervised clinical education experience to the Vocational Nursing and Nursing Associates of Applied Sciences students at the College.