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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-96475
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-96476
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
3.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-96857
Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
B.
AI-96844
1. Preliminary Approval 
a. Jehova-Shammah Shalom Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Guadalupe Trevino) (Aurora Road & Barb Mar Lane)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: AH
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Aurora Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Aurora Road is paved.

b. Sunflower Ranchettes Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Carmen Avila Phase 3 LLC.) (Sunflower Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 8 Single-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 Sunflower Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Sunflower Road is paved.

c. Grapefruit Acres Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Grapefruit Drive)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the Counties roadside ditches 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, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Grapefruit Drive and Mile 5 ½ West Road to be paved.
 
C.
AI-96883
1. PIPELINE PERMITS 
a. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 3.00-acre tract out of Lot 36-2 West addition to Sharyland; Proposed Morales Land Subdivision (Mile 4 Line & Los Ebanos Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline along the west side of Los Ebanos Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8" water line boring with a 16" PVC casing boring Los Ebanos Road.

b. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_019  Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets:  Rio Grande Circle for Rincon Del Valle Subdivision.  Cortez Drive, Tolteca Drive, Marina Drive, Montezuma Drive for Aztec Phase 2 Subdivision and Aztec Phase 3 Subdivision.  Presidio Circle West, Presidio Circle South, Presidio Circle East, and Cortez Drive for Presidio Estates Subdivision.  Montezuma Drive for Presidio Estates Unit 2 Subdivision.  Amigo Avenue for Tower Manor Estates Subdivision.  Mar Circle for Tierra Bonita Phase 1 Subdivision and Tierra Bonita Phase 2 Subdivision. Minnesota Road between Alamo Road and Tower Road. 

c. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_020-1  Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets:  Blue Jay Drive, Owassa Road, North Tower Road for Tejano Estates No. 1 Subdivision, Tejano Estates No. 2 Subdivision, and LJ No. 1 Subdivision.  Teresa Barrera Street, Owassa Road, Sitio Circle for Sitio Owassa Subdivision.  Owassa Road, Azure Avenue, Roman Circle, Cuevas Road, Sugar Land Drive for Azure Subdivision and Owassa Acres Subdivision.  Minnesota Road, Aztec Drive for Aztec Subdivision.  Santa Catarina Street, Sabinas Hidalgo Street, General Escobedo Street for Presidio Estates Unit 3 Subdivision.  Minnesota Road for Angelita Ranch Subdivision. 

d. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_020-2  Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets:  Owassa Road, Tower Road for Tejano Estates No. 1 Subdivision and Tejano Estates No. 2 Subdivision. Tower Road and LJ Drive, J Drive, Blue Jay Drive for LJ No. 1 Subdivision.  Owassa Road, Teresa Barrera Street, Sitio Circle for Sitio Owassa Subdivision.  Owassa Road, Azure Avenue for Azure Subdivision.  Roman Circle, Sugarland Drive, Cuevas Road for Owassa Acres Subdivision.  Cherokee Drive, Mohawk Drive, Cheyenne Drive for Seminole Valley No. 3 Subdivision.

e. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_021  Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets:  Kensington Avenue, Claire Avenue, Montclair Avenue, Darby Avenue, Riley Avenue, Chestnee Avenue, Napa Avenue, Debonair Avenue, Brazil Avenue for Monarca Estates Subdivision.  South Tejano Drive, South Tower Road, Tejano Drive for Tejano Estates No. 1 Subdivision.  South Tower Road, Argentine Road, Argentine Circle, Brazil Avenue for El Charro No. 2 Subdivision.  Palmeras Circle North, Palmeras Circle South, Tower Road for Las Villas Del Valle Subdivision.  South Tower Road, Beduino Avenue for Rincon Del Valle No. 4 Subdivision.  South Tower Road, Illusivo Avenue, Owassa Road for Rincon Del Valle No. 3 Subdivision.

f. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_022 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets:  La Ola Drive, Vanessa Drive, La Marea Drive, La Cima Drive for Las Olas Estates Subdivision.  Wassell Circle, Wassell Street, Wassell Drive, Alberta Road for Alberta Subdivision.  Sabinito Drive, Vanessa Drive for Sabinito Estates Subdivision.  Alberta Road, Tulip Street, Mimosa Street, DanDeLeon Street, and Poeny Street for Alberta Springs Subdivision.  Helen Street, Alberta Road, Tower Road for Alberta Terrace Subdivision, and Alberta Acres Subdivision.  Haven Lane, Alberta Road for Sahara Estates Subdivision. Alberta Road, San Jose Avenue for San Jose Estates Subdivision.  Alberta Road, Violeta Drive for Brenda Estates No. 3 Subdivision.  Alberta Road, Mesquite Avenue for Alberta Place Subdivision.  Alberta Road, Tower Road for Alberta Terrace Subdivision.

g. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_023  Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets:  Helen Street, West Drive, Poker Street, Tower Road for Tower North Subdivision, Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision, Alberta Acres Subdivision.  Tower Road, Trenton Road, Fe Drive, Esperanza Drive for Herencia Manor Subdivision.  Grizzly Lane, Haven Lane, Trenton Road for Sahara Estates No. 2 Subdivision.  Trenton Road, Carl Street for Abel No. 3 Subdivision.  Trenton Road, Ham Square East, Ham Square West, Debby Avenue, Jessica Lane, Buckle Blvd., Jam Square North for Muniz Subdivision. 

h. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_EDBG_202_015  Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets:  Rogers Road, Citation Street for The Stables Subdivision.  Rogers Road, Santiago Street, La Paz Street, Barcelona Street, Alamo Road for Alamo Brisas Subdivision.  Rogers Road, Penelope Drive for Guerras Acres Subdivision.  Rogers Road, Alamo Road for Tierra Terrace Unit 1 Subdivision.  Poinsetta Street, Petunia Street, Carnation Street, Terry Road, Mile 17 ½ North Road for Terry Meadows Subdivision.  Barreda Circle, Terry Road, Sanchez Street, Barrera Circle East, Barrera Circle South for Rancho Nuevo Subdivision.  Terry Road, San Antonio Street for Terry Estates Subdivision.  Brandon Street, Strupie Street, Haiden Street for Prado Verde Subdivision.  Terry Road, Roulette Street, Bajia Magdalena Drive, La Marina Drive, Baja Drive, Villafontana Drive for Ensenada Estates Subdivision. 
 
4.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-96847
DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931310 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
5.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-96794
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,778,572.98 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/05/2024 to 09/18/2024.
09/05/2024 - 09/11/2024 $798,403.24
09/12/2024 - 09/18/2024 $980,169.74
TOTAL   $1,778,572.98

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
6.
Probate Court:
 
A.
AI-96835
Probate Court (1100):
Requesting approval to pay registration fee for Associate Judge Kristalee Guerra Mata to attend a required seminar through the Texas Center for the Judiciary scheduled on November 1, 2024, in the amount of $35.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue credit card payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
7.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-96855
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. D6000.04.000.0017.00 MONTOYA'S WELDING SERVICES $5,005.47
 
8.
Adult Probation:
 
A.
AI-96830
Approval of certification of the revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the month of August 2024 in the amount of $202.00
 
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-96863
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay membership active for Texas Fire Marshal's Association in the amount of $50.00 for Deputy Fire Marshal Liza Aguirre and $50.00 for Fire Marshal Homero Garza  from present until December 31, 2024 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 
 
B.
AI-96823
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Advanced Fire Inspector Certification application in the amount of $85.00 for Jose J. Perez, PIN 4999050, to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-96815
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the American Jail Association for Sheriff J.E. Guerra in the amount of $60.00 ( requisition no. 502649) Chief Steve Herrera, Captain Jose Vasquez & Captain Gerardo Lopez in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 502119) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
10.
Head Start:
 
A.
AI-96875
Approval to Revise the Organizational Chart
 
B.
AI-96880
Request Approval of Payment for Invoice #1822101-10 in the Amount of $1,306.65 for Professional Service Submitted by Laura Warren Group Architects, Inc. Through Contract C-21-0683-08-24 for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms    
 
11.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-96870
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant within the Hidalgo County jurisdiction, two (2) applicants in the City of Mercedes, one (1) applicant in the City of Hidalgo and one (1) applicant in the City of San Juan under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
12.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-96814
Various Constables (Pct. 2,4,5) TTBH-JII (1285) / Various Constables (Pct. 2,4,5) TTBH-MHOP (1285):
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 09/01/2024 and for calendar year 2025:
FROM TO
Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title R/S Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title R/S
292-021 113 0001 Deputy Constable 06/01 292-013 113 0004 Deputy Constable  06/01
117 117
294-021 113 0001 Deputy Constable 06/01 294-013 113 0003 Deputy Constable 06/01
295-021 113 0001 Deputy Constable 06/01 295-013 113 0001 Deputy Constable 06/01
295-021 113 0002 Deputy Constable 06/01 295-013 113 0002 Deputy Constable 06/01
 
13.
Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-96894
Requesting approval as requested from the U.S. Customs And Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Mcallen Border Patrol Station R.E.A.L. Mission Program Mentors to pick up trash on the County's right of way section of Trooper Moises Sanchez Blvd. within Precinct 4, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9am-12pm.
 
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-96884
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Potential Change Orders (PCO 303 & 238) for Morganti Texas, Inc., Including but not limited to applicable Change Orders;
Description Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
PCO 303
(CCD 14 & RFI 761) - Trash Bins and Paper Towel Receptacles 
$8,000.00
PCO 238
Escalator Re-Inspections
$11,200.00
 
2.
AI-96849
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 from B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the Construction Management Services for Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition and Other Services (C-21-0819-11-16), to extend the termination date of the agreement.
 
B.
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-96887
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 10100 in the amount of $36,926.40 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center with WA #1 (ARPA-24-121-358).
 
C.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-96791
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) from B2Z Engineering for professional services for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project (ARPA-22-123-075).
Invoice No. Invoice Date PO No. Amount
30062 9-17-2024 872817 $12,455.15
 
2.
AI-96788
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 30063, in the amount of $3,505.02 for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial Pavilion (C-24-0247-08-06 / ARPA-21-123-023), submitted by contracted engineer B2Z Engineering.
 
D.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-96864
Requesting acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoice for processing and payment. 
 
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name ARPA Project Number Invoice Number P.O. Number Invoice Amount
09/17/2024 Bentsen Rd SW Project B2Z Engineering 22-124-094 40240 868482 $7,079.61
 
E.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-96896
New Courthouse:
Requesting approval of the following invoice with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Period PO#
Consor Engineers, LLC 6/4/24 D210905TX.02-3 $20,163.66 Jan.1-Dec.31, 2023 853655
 
F.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-96889
Requesting approval to enter into seven (7) sixty (60) month lease agreements through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 240502), from Enterprise Fleet Management, for a total estimated monthly lease payment of $6,793.89 and a one-time capitalized price reduction payment of $8,777.25 with authority for HC Executive Officer or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Quantity Year Make Model Total Monthly Payment  One-Time Capitalized Price Reduction Payment
1 2024 Chevrolet Traverse $719.31 $0.00
1 2024 Chevrolet Traverse $718.09 $0.00
1 2024 Ford F-150 $803.75 $0.00
1 2024 Ford F-250 $1,076.84 $1,998.75
1 2024 Ford F-250 $1,089.02 $2,259.50
2 2024 Ford F-250  $2,386.88 $4,519.00
 
2.
AI-96760
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with AshBritt, Inc. for "Disaster Recovery Services; Debris Clearance, Removal, and Other Miscellaneous Related Services" (C-23-0161E-09-26) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
G.
District Courts:
 
1.
AI-96839
Master Court 1:
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from Hidalgo County Master Court 1 inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to the item deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.  
 
2.
AI-96822
Master Court 2:
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Master Court 2 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.
 
3.
AI-96798
370th District Court:
Requesting authorization to remove assets from the 370th District Court's inventory list identified in Exhibit "A" attached herein and determine that the items are identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred. 
 
H.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-96867
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Work Authorization No.1 (C-24-0180-05-28) between Hidalgo County and Chanin Engineering, LLC for "Engineering Consulting Services for the design and construction of the Hidalgo County Health Department Electronic LED Marquee & Pulmonary Clinic Canopies" to amend Fee Schedule to address LED Marquee Sign, in the amount of $3,000.00
 
I.
Human Resources:
 
1.
AI-96831
Requesting authority of the solicitation packet for "COBRA Administration Services" (RFP 24-0308), with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
J.
J.P.'s:
 
1.
AI-96793
JP 4 PL 2:
Requesting authorization to remove assets from the JP 4 PL 2 inventory list identified in Exhibit "A" attached herein and determine that the item is identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
 
K.
Juvenile Probation:
 
1.
AI-96799
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "[ARPA-23-330-344] - Hidalgo County Juvenile Mental Health Facility Project", with the authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.