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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
2:00 P.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-97316
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-97317
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
3.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-97496
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-97509
1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314101 Pct. 1
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way on the following streets:  Mile 12 ½ North Road, Irene Street, and Pablo Street for San Jacinto Estates #9 Subdivision.  Cabos Drive, Puerto Vallarta Drive, and Monterrey Drive for Shilo #2 Subdivision.  Olivarez Drive, Big Valley Drive, Trampa Drive, Shilo Drive, Virginia Drive, Maddison Drive, and Bowl Drive for Shilo Subdivision.

b. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314103 Pct. 1
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way on the following streets:  Huatulco Street, Iturrbide Street, Kotol Street, Tolu Street, and Sarab Street for Frontera Heights East Phase 1 through Phase 3 Subdivision.          

c. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314111 Pct. 1
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way on the following streets:  Mile 4 ½ West Road, Cardenas Street for West Tract Subdivision Tract 21.  Mile 11 North Road and Mile 4 ½ West Road for Olivarez No. 6 Subdivision and Silvia Subdivision.  Mile 4 ½ West Road, Chato Street, Salazar Street, Lazaro Street, and Olivarez Street for Olivarez #2 Subdivision and MMN#1 Subdivision.  Mile 4 ½ West Road, Mercedes Street, Guadalupe Street, San Jose Street, Belen Street, and Angel Street for Chapa #2 Subdivision.  Castaneda Street, and Gutierrez Street for Olivarez #3 Subdivision.  Mile 4 ½ West Road for Pastor Estates #2 Subdivision.  Mile 11 North Road and Mile 3 ½ West Road for West Tract Farm Tract 84, Farm Tract 83, Farm Tract 87, Farm Tract 70, and Encinal Subdivision.   Mile 3 ½ West Road, West Tract Subdivision Farm Tract 271, Farm Tract 272, Farm Tract 276, and Farm Tract 69.  Mile 11 North Road, Perla Street, Rosalinda Street, and Miller Street for Hacienda Laoszada Subdivision.  Mile 11 North Road for Mirasoles Subdivsion.

d. Applicant: Vexus Fiber EDBG_03_001  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:  Windstor Avenue, Ritz Avenue, Harrods Avenue for Paparazzi Estates Subdivision. Old Alamo Road, Gondola Avenue, Realto Street, East Curry Road, Curve Road, Colorado Road and Cesar Chavez Road for Venetian Ranches, Caledonia Estates Subdivision Lot 8 and Lot 9, RBR Curry Survey 1 through 4 and Lot 8 and Old Alamo Estates Subdivision.  East Curry Road, Studio Lane, Comedy Drive, Glamourous Drive, Splendor Blvd., Bogart Drive, Beverly Hills, Astaire Avenue for MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 1, MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 3, MGM Platinum Ranches Subdivision, and Curry Acres Subdivision.  Beverly Hills Lane, Premier Lane for MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 2 Subdivision.

e. Applicant: Vexus Fiber Elsa North 2 Pct. 1
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:  North Skinner Road, Mile 17 North Road, Lipsey Drive, North Wind Drive, South Wind Drive, West Wind Drive, East Wind Drive for Southern Breeze Subdivision, San Carlos Acres Subdivision, Tex-Mex Survey Lots 10-13, Lot 9, and Lot 16.  Valverde Road, Tex-Mex Road for Ebony Acres Subdivision, Valverde Commercial Subdivision, Circle K 2214.  Tex-Mex Road for RBR Curry Survey 1-4.  Valverde Road, Valverde Vista Street for Valverde Vista Subdivision, Idalia Subdivision, Trevino Brothers Subdivision, Hill Halbert Subdivision Block 6, and Valverde Estates Subdivision.   Anderson Road for Hill Halbert Subdivision Blk. 16-20.

f. Applicant: Vexus Fiber Elsa North 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:  Skinner Road, Rogers Road for Tex-Mex Survey Lots 8 and 12.  Mile 17 ½ North Road, Skinner Road and Tex-Mex Survey Lot 1, 6, 9, 10, 4 of Block 260 and Block 253. 

g. Applicant: Vexus Fiber Monte Cristo 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:  Iowa Road, R&G Subdivision, AVG Farms Subdivision.  Iowa Road, Cesar Chavez Road for Alamo Land & Sugar Lot 8 Blk. 60, Villarreal Salinas Subdivision, Alamo Land & Sugar Lot 7 Blk. 60, Lot 10 Blk. 60.  Iowa Road, Cesar Chavez Road, Texas Road, and East Curve Road for Alamo Land & Sugar Lot 1 Blk. 60, Nelle Estates Subdivision, Alamo Land & Sugar Lot 4 Blk. 59, Texas Estates Subdivision, Alamo Land & Sugar Lot 13 and Lot 16 Blk. 64. 
 
h. Applicant: Vexus Fiber Palmview Pct. 3
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:  Mile 5 North Road and Doffing Road for Basham #38 Subdivision, Armando Garza #2 Subdivision, and West Doffing Subdivision.  

i. Applicant: Vexus Fiber La Villa Pct. 1
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:    Mile 1 West Road and Mile 11 North Road for Los Amigos Subdivision, El Dorado Estates Subdivision, Capisallo Heights Lot R, Lot K, Lot P, Lot O, Lot N, Lot M, Lot L, Lots A – H, and Indian Hills.

j. Applicant: Nordhousen Utility Construction LLC.
Legal Description: 60.903-acres out of Lot 13, 14 Blk. 84 Campacua Addition Subdivision and Lots O-R Capisallo Heights Subdivision; Proposed Maravillas Estates Ph. 4 Subdivision. (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24" PVC Irrigation line with a 36" steel casing boring Mile 11 North Road and Mile 1 West Road.
 
C.
AI-97511
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. TARS #3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (TARS Development, LLC) (Benito Ramirez Road & Skinner Road)
Reimbursement Request: $10,500.00 for (7 OSSF'S)
 
4.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-97375
DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924307 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-97378
District Clerk              Fee report for the month of October 2024          $562,994.61
 
6.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-97493
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,538,294.69 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/01/2024 to 11/13/2024:
11/01/2024 - 11/06/2024 $724,865.74
11/07/2024 - 11/13/2024 $813,428.95
Total $1,538,294.69

2.    Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid
 
B.
AI-97445
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 11/01/2024 - 11/15/2024 in the amount of $77,842.97 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-97417
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 $670.00 (Requisition #00505661), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-97371
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the renewal membership dues for 2024-2025 (iGO) International Association of Government Officials, in the amount of $200.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr. and $125.00 for Deputy Member Annette Muñiz, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-97522
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 (CDCAT) County and District Clerks' Association of Texas membership dues for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., County Clerk, in the amount of $150.00 and the Affiliate membership dues for Mrs. Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the amount of $55.00 for a combined amount of $205.00, with Authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
8.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-97503
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295", the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from Casco Industries, Inc. for the City of Peñitas in the amount of $41,725.00.
 
9.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-97457
Various Departments (1100 / 1292):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated and for calendar year 2025:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 030-001 0006 Bailiff 10/01 $43,020.00 10/03 $46,084.00 11/13/2024
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 350-002 0044 Peer Counselor I 03/04 $27,830.00 03/05 $28,804.00 11/18/2024
 
10.
Pct. #2:
 
A.
AI-97259
Proclamation presentation for National Substance Use Prevention Month for October.
 
11.
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-97458
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Auction House, LLC for "Real Time (Live) Online Auction for Foreclosed Properties" (C-20-062-12-29) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
2.
AI-97504
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Office to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Potential Change Orders (PCO 308, 309 & 310) for Morganti Texas, Inc., including but not limited to applicable Change Orders;
Description Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
PCO 308
Addition TB work needed for PHI testing
$23,808.00
PCO 309
Additional elevator repairs needed for elevators out of warranty
$29,938.00
PCO 310
Annual inspections of systems to meet code requirements
$68,276.00
 
B.
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-97507
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.1 in the amount of $298,792.38, for services rendered in connection with the Pct.1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC.
 
2.
AI-97456
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 10104 in the amount of $17,835.85 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center with WA #1 (ARPA-24-121-358).
 
3.
AI-97501
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 10103 in the amount of $54,384.37 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project with WA #2
 
4.
AI-97322
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 #3 (M14½-SH107) 10/31/2024 11329892 $12,959.16 829916
Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) 10/31/2024 11329911 $15,750.00 862918
Mile 6 WA #6 (M11-M14½) 10/31/2024 11329899 $117,976.57 882106
Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 10/31/2024 11329910 $47,524.81 860539
Mile 10 WA#3 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 10/31/2024 11329900 $106,010.00 886545
Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) 10/31/2024 11329893 $4,650.00 868315
Mile 1 E WA#2 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) 10/31/2024 11329904 $76,877.60 886869
Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM 493 to FM 88) 10/31/2024 11329886 $72,430.57 873385
 
5.
AI-97203
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 1" (RFP-24-0315) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
 
C.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-97453
Requesting authority to ratify Agenda Item 97002 approved by HC Commissioners Court on 10/15/2024, to reflect the correct project name: "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" 
 
D.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-97547
Requesting acceptance and approval of the proposal provided by Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., for "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", in the total amount of $8,291.46, to provide aid to construction services.
 
2.
AI-97519
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 from 8/A Builders, LLC, for the "[ARPA-23-123-328] Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Mansion Linear Park Trail" project (C-24-0162-06-20), for a total project amount increase not to exceed $7,573.07, as recommended by the Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. 
 
3.
AI-97470
Requesting approval of Construction Change Directive No.2 in connection with 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" (C-23-0277-10-18-10) from contracted vendor, NM Contracting, LLC:
Description Amount
CPR 004 PR 001
*SWSC Water Line / Storm Improvement
$44,688.04
CPR 006 ASI 1
*Changes to Leach Field 
$25,200.00
Total Amount for Change Directive No. 2 (Not to exceed) $69,888.04
 Contract Time proposed adjustment (14 days)

 
4.
AI-97421
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 3" (RFP-24-0396) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
 
5.
AI-97488
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 003, in the amount of $758,463.47, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Linear Park Trail Project, submitted by contractor 8/A Builders, LLC.
 
6.
AI-97476
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 1, in the amount of $97,980.64, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 FM 2221 Storm Water Infrastructure Phase I Project (Project No. 22-0028-07-12 / ARPA-21-123-028)
 
7.
AI-97454
Requesting approval to process the following invoice as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for services in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project (ARPA-22-123-075).
Application No. Date PO No. Amount
9 10-28-2024 875396 $217,691.25
 
8.
AI-97451
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice 30073, in the amount of $1,752.51, for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial Pavilion, submitted by contracted engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
 
9.
AI-97437
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 30070 in the amount of $20,411.29 from B2Z Engineering, for "5K Mansion Linear Park Trail Project" (ARPA-23-123-328).
 
10.
AI-97422
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineer, B2Z Engineering.
Invoice No. Date Project Name PO No. Amount
30069 11-8-2024 Mile 3 N. Rd. 823768 $3,839.78
 
E.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-97515
A. Requesting authority to rescind action on AI #97071, approved by CC on 10/15/2024, requesting payment to The Levy Company for Pay App 2 in the amount of $29,615.00.

B. Requesting acceptance and approval of invoices listed below for processing and payment:
 
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name P.O. Number Pay App / Invoice Number Invoice Amount
11/20/2024 Davis and Brushline Beacon The Levy Company 878372 2 $30,732.00
11/20/2024 Davis and Brushline Beacon The Levy Company 878372 3 $18,481.50
11/11/2024 Caledonia Estates Subdivision RO Engineering 887036 1107202401 $19,358.00
11/07/2024 HSIP CobbFendley 880981 339615 $4,083.55
11/13/2024 Trenton Rd  Tedsi  859188 203052 $39,302.20

C. Requesting acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoices listed below for processing and payment. 
 
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name Invoice Number ARPA Project Number P.O. Number Invoice Amount
11/13/2024 NMD III Phase I Tedsi 203050 22-124-095 855577 $267.82
11/13/2024 J01 SW Project Tedsi 203054 23-124-346 875089 $1,322.59
 
2.
AI-97460
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between Hidalgo County and TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc, for the "[ARPA-23-124-346] Professional Engineering Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 J-01 Stormwater Management Project" to extend the termination date of the agreement (C-23-0461-01-09).
 
3.
AI-97425
A. Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Hidalgo County Precinct 4 "[ARPA-22-124-094] - Bentsen Road Stormwater Project" (C-23-0193-09-02-10), as recommended by the Project Engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC, for "[ARPA-22-124-094] - Bentsen Road Stormwater Project", with the final payment of $46,837.44, as recommended by Project Engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
 
F.
County Judge's Office:
 
1.
AI-97549
Requesting authority to ratify purchase order No. 889164 for a twelve (12) month subscription renewal for three (3) Canva Teams user licenses, in the total amount of $300.00
 
2.
AI-97545
Requesting approval to enter into a twelve (12) month subscription renewal for five (5) Canva Teams user licenses, in the total amount of $149.90
 
G.
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-97505
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Dead Body Pickup and Transport Services" (RFB-24-0320) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
 
H.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-97506
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the service agreement between Hidalgo County and Ric Brown Family Funeral Home, Inc. (C-24-0021-04-16) to update the requirements and specifications page and bid page.
 
2.
AI-97477
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 30071 11/18/2024 $2,380.79
 
3.
AI-97442
Requesting approval to process the following payment applications as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for construction services in connection with the El Paraiso Health Clinic:
PO # Application # Date Amount
874037 09 10/28/2024 $316,731.94
 
4.
AI-97318
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from Herrcon, LLC for the Hidalgo County Health Department "Edinburg Health Center Improvement Project", with the final payment of $115,808.10, as recommended by Project Engineer RO Engineering, PLLC
 
I.
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-97508
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement between HC and La Salle Hidalgo Management, LLC (C-22-0646-04-04) to include additional services, terms, and conditions, with authority for HC Sheriff and County Judge to sign all required documents.
 
2.
AI-97471
Requesting approval to purchase one (1) drone equipment and enter into a five (5) year software license agreement for eight (8) user licenses through HC's membership with DIR (Contract DIR-TSO-4389), from GAIN Innovation, LLC, in the total amount of $16,340.00 annually with a one-time fee of $7,520.20, with authority for HC Sheriff or County Judge to sign all required documents.
 
3.
AI-97173
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software subscription agreement, with automatic renewals on a month to month basis, for Vehicle Assets Management Software with Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC dba Mitchell 1, in the total amount of $5,904.00
 
4.
AI-97201
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Ambulance Services for Hidalgo County Inmates (Emergency and Non-Emergency Transportation)" (RFP-24-0023) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
J.
Tax Office:
 
1.
AI-97427
Requesting authority to exercise the first, one (1) year contract extension and automatically renew the final, one (1) year contract extension the following year, with the City of Mercedes for "Scofflaw Denial Process" (C-24-0268-12-14) under the same terms and conditions.