Approval of Proclamation honoring State District Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. upon his retirement.

Approval of Proclamation honoring State District Judge Israel Ramon, Jr. upon his retirement.

Approval of Proclamation recognizing Operation Christmas RGV for it's service to the Rio Grande Valley community.

Presentation of National Extension Agents of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Community Partnership award to Judge Richard Cortez and Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court for the Cooking School for Emergencies/Dinner Tonight-Emergency Preparedness program

Public Hearing related to consideration of the Los Prados Public Improvement District ("District") 2024-2025 Service and Assessment Plan, Adoption of the Proposed District 2024-2025 Assessment Roll, and Levying of Proposed Assessments as Special Assessments on Property within the District Pursuant to Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code.

Discussion, Consideration, and possible action on Order Adopting Project Plan and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One, Hidalgo County, and making certain findings and provisions related thereto.

Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Order Adopting Service and Assessment Plan, including Assessment Roll, for Los Prados Public Improvement District and Levying Assessments within the District.

Discussion, Consideration and possible action authorizing execution of and approving Development Agreement between Hidalgo County, Texas; Los Prados Public Improvement District; Reinvestment Zone Number One, Hidalgo County; Valley Affordable Housing, LLC; and Los Prados Development, LLC.

Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the Guidelines and Criteria for Participation in Projects under Chapter 381 of the Texas Local Government Code.

Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the readoption of the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatements in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds for the following budgets:
1. Check Fraud (1222)
2. DA CCP59 (1223)
3. DA Pre-Trial Intervention Prgm (1225)

USMS Task Force Officer (1281):
1. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the USMS and Hidalgo County District Attorney's agreement terms and conditions. 
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2025 USMS and Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office agreement in the amount of $21,700.00 and appropriation of the same. 
3. Authorization and approval to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from December 17, 2024 - September 30, 2025 to USMS TFO assigned from Hidalgo County DA's Office, Employee #164674.

DOJ- USMS - U.S. Marshal (1284)
Appropriation of funds for DOJ-USMS FY24 in the amount of $21,886.14 

REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL BONDS AND OATHS THAT WILL COMMENCE IN 2025.
1. Jose E. Guerra - Sheriff
2. David L. Fuentes, Commissioner, Pct. 1
3. Everardo Villarreal - Commissioner, Pct. 3
4. Celestino Avila - Constable, Pct. 1
5. Martin Cantu - Constable, Pct. 2
6. Lazaro Gallardo - Constable, Pct. 3
7. Atanacio Gaitan, Jr. - Constable, Pct. 4
8. Robert M. Contreras - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, Pl. 1
9. Ramon Segovia - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, Pl. 1
10. Charlie Espinoza - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, Pl. 1
11. Paul Villarreal - Tax Assessor-Collector
      Paul Villarreal - Governor of Texas
      Paul Villarreal - Drainage Dist. No. 1

Sheriff - Auto Theft Task Force Grant (1284):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 10/16/2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade / Rank
Create	280-108	0001	Sergeant	11
Create	280-108	0002 - 0003	Deputy Sheriff	06
Create	280-108	0004	Administrative Assistant III	08

430th DC (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective 01/02/2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Allowance Amount	Proposed Allowance Amount
Remove Interpreter Allowance	010-001	0003	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	$6,000.00	$0.00
Add Interpreter Allowance	010-001	0005	Bailiff II	$0.00	$6,000.00

332nd DC (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective 01/02/2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Allowance Amount	Proposed Allowance Amount
Decrease Interpreter Allowance	006-001	0003	Bailiff II	$6,000.00	$4,000.00
Add Interpreter Allowance	006-001	0004	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	$0.00	$2,000.00

Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective January 2, 2025.

1. 92nd District Court (1100):

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 2	001-001	0004	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	13

2. 332nd District Court (1100):

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 2	006-001	0002	Court Coordinator (DC)	16
Discretionary Step 2	006-001	0004	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	13

 3. 430th District Court (1100):

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 2	010-001	0002	Court Coordinator (DC)	16
Discretionary Step 2	010-001	0003	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	13
Discretionary Step 2	010-001	0005	Bailiff II	13

4. 476th District Court (1100):

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 2	013-001	0004	Assistant Court Coordinator (DC)	13
Discretionary Step 2	013-001	0007	Bailiff II	13

CRIM DA (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 12/23/2024 and for calendar year 2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 4	080-002	0228	Assistant District Attorney III	17

JP Pct 2 / PL 2 (1100):
Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position, effective 01/02/2025 through 06/30/2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	064-001	T008	Clerk II	03

Various Departments:
Approval to extend supplemental allowances as per Exhibit A.

Requesting approval to re-certify Proyecto Azteca, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2024 HOME/CHDO agreement for Proyecto Azteca, Inc. (Pending legal review and approval)

Requesting approval to re-certify Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2024 HOME/CHDO agreement for Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (Pending legal review and approval)

1. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 for GLO Contract No. 22-082-005-D200, 2016 HC Main Floodwater Channel Expansion Phase 2, Segment D. This change order increases the current construction contract with B2Z Engineering, LLC by $151,638.00, covering additional work required for ditch excavation, ditch fill, and concrete rip rap.
2. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with Change Orders and/or Amendments pertaining to GLO Contract No. 22-082-005-D200

Requesting approval of Year 37 (2024) Urban County Program Interlocal Agreements with fifteen (15) participating cities and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all agreements.

1. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 for GLO Contract No. 22-082-005-D200, 2016 HC Main Floodwater Channel Expansion Phase 2, Segment C. This change order increases the current construction contract with B2Z Engineering, LLC by $212,800.00, covering additional work required for ditch excavation, ditch fill, and concrete rip rap.
2. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with Change Orders/ and or Amendments pertaining to GLO Contract No. 22-082-005-D200

Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application for the the IMM/Locals program contract no. HHS001331300042 in the amount of $649,320.00 for FY 26.

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Hospital Augmented Reimbursement Program (HARP) SFY 2025 1 ^st Half IGT in the amount to be determined by Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 01/06/2025 and a settlement date of 01/07/2025.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.

Discussion/Approval to Rescind Approval by Policy Council on 10/02/2024 and by CC on 10/01/2024 (AI-96878) on Request to Purchase a Play Structure with Safety Surface through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Buyboard Awarded Vendor, Tenzo McAllen, LLC (Contract #678-22) 

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Three (3) Play Structures through Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 679-22), from Play RGV, LLC in the amount of $532,619.00

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Six (6) Shade Structures through Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 679-22), from Tenzo McAllen, LLC in the amount of $150,000.00

Request Approval for Application and Certificate for Payment in the Amount of $167,879.94 Submitted by NM Contracting, LLC, Pursuant to Action Taken by Commissioners' Court on 12.19.23 (AI-93648) for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms, as Certified by Project Architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc.

Request Approval of Application and Certificate for Payment for Invoice #D210242TX.00-02 in the Amount of $10,046.89 for Professional Services Submitted by CONSOR Engineers, LLC, through Contract C-22-002-04-05-AS for the Hidalgo
County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms

Approval to Enter into the Best and Final Negotiated Contract with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates in the Amount of $4,500.00 for Appraisal Services of the Head Start Facilities

Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Approved Auctioneer, Bond and Bond Auctioneers – Auction Date: Friday, January 10, 2025

1. Approval to accept the FY2025 Misd Domestic Violence Treatment Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $129,020.00 for the grant period of 10/1/2024 thru 9/30/2025.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY2025 Misd Domestic Violence Treatment Court Grant in the amount of $129,020.00 and appropriation of the same. 

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve Amendment No. 3 to the 2024 Community Service Block Grant Program Contract #61240004139 to include an extension date until March 31, 2025.

1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Carmen Avila Ph. VII Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC.) (Carmen Avila Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 99 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Carmen Avila Road is paved and 7 internal streets to be paved.

2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Greener Pastures Mobile Home Ph. II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Amistad Finance, LLC.) (Main Gate Drive & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 15 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:1
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by the City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Main Gate Drive and Corral Drive are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $22,675.00 for (Drainage Improvements)

b. Agostadero Del Gato Phase 1 Subdivision- Pct. 2 (McAllen Investments Partners, LTD.) (El Gato Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 85 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, El Gato Road is paved and 3 internal streets have been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $20,000.00 for (Lot Grading)

3. Final Approval
a. Buddy Boulevard Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Yashiri Herrera) (Buddy Owens Blvd. & Goodwin Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at the building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF will be installed at the building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Buddy Owens Blvd. & Goodwin Road are paved.

b. DG Valverde Subdivision- Pct. 1 (The Overland Group) (Valverde Road & Trenton Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at the building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF will be installed at the building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road is paved.

1. Applicant: PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC.
Legal Description: 38.546 acres being all of lot 54 and 73 Llano Grande Subdivision Proposed;  Progresso Springs Phase 1 Subdivision (Baker Road & Gonzalez Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of existing Lift Station: MHWSC has an existing lift station on the east side of E. Gonzalez Road approximately ¼ mile south of N. Gonzalez Road.   
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One-10" PVC sanitary sewer line running south for approximately 1,300 feet from the lift station along the east paved section of E. Gonzalez Road via open cut.

1.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated December 5, 2024 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and operating budget for the County Auditor's Office for the year 2025.
2.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated December 5, 2024 setting salary of Court Reporters for the year 2025.
3.  Approval and acceptance of salaries for the Juvenile Probation Department for the year 2025 as approved by Board of Judges on October 17, 2024.

A. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Agreements between the County of Hidalgo and Agencies as per Exhibit B, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreements.
B. Rescind action previously taken on 12/10/2024, AI-97647, Exhibit B Information Technology Department Memorandum of Understanding.

A. Approval of budget revisions as per Exhibit A.
B. Approval of updated Project Description for the Hike and Bike Trail.
C. Rescind ARPA-24-115-372, Hidalgo County Facilities Improvements Project.

Approval of 2024 appropriation of new source of General Fund revenues to the Co Wide Adm contingency account in the amount of $2,140,558.73 as previously certified by the County Auditor.  

DA - Grand Juror (1100):
Appropriation of funds in the amount of $72,418.78 to fund deficit account balance for the Grand Jury. 

Pct.4 Rd Maint/Pct4 Drain Imprv Prj (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $156,325.38 in relation to labor reimbursement received from the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of the same.

Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various Capital Projects and appropriation of the same.

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services Agreement (C-24-0336-12-17) with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for "[ARPA-22-121-044] - Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Mercedes Gate Structure Stormwater Project" as ranked and approved by CC (AI-96773; 09/24/24).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $24,968.81 for Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services for "[ARPA-22-121-044] - Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Mercedes Gate Structure Stormwater Project," with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. 

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-24-0411-12-17) with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for "Palmer Pavilion Park Improvements Project" as ranked and approved by CC (AI-97406; 11/12/24).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 not to exceed in the amount of $169,091.74 for customary structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services for "Palmer Pavilion Park Improvements Project", with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Service Agreements with the following Firms, for each of the Professional Services identified below for projects located within Precinct No. 4, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (12/10/24, AI-97688); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. 

(2) Architectural Services
[25-0001] - ERO Architects
[25-0002] - Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC

(1) Engineering Services (Building Renovations, Alterations)
[25-0003] - Halff Associates, Inc.

(2) Engineering Services (R&B, CIP & Other General Projects)
[25-0004] - TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc
[25-0005] - GDJ Engineering, LLC

(2) Geotechnical and/or Material Testing Services
[25-0006] - B2Z Engineering, LLC
[25-0007] - Raba Kistner, Inc.

(2) Surveying Services 
[25-0008] - SAMES, Inc.
[25-0009] - Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.

(2) Appraisal Services
[25-0010] - Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC
[25-0011] - Appraisal Haus, LLC

(1) Appraisal Review Services
[25-0012] - CBRE, Inc

Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $195,000.00 as submitted by Carlos Del Angel with Brownstone Consultants, LLC, through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Construction Management Services Agreement (C-23-0499-01-09), to provide Construction Management Services for the "South East Park Project (Betts/Esparza) in Precinct 4".

A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of graded vendor submissions with the recommendation by the evaluation committee members for "Actuarial Services for GASB 74 and 75" (RFP 23-0423-02-14-08).

Evaluated Vendors	Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.	Lewis & Ellis, LLC.	The Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc.
Evaluator  No. 1	2	1	3
Evaluator No. 2	3	1	2
Evaluator No. 3	2	1	3
Evaluator No. 4	3	1	2
Evaluator No. 5	2	1	3
Total	12	5	13
Rank

B. Requesting approval by Commissioners Court in order to proceed with negotiating with the No. 1 ranked vendor ________________ to finalize an agreement for "Actuarial Services for GASB 74 and 75."

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government code 262.024(a)(4) a personal or professional service;
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of a personal service agreement with Charles Graham dba SyntaxWare for Software Support and Consulting Services for the HC IT Department in the total amount of $242,000.00 

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024(a)(7)(A) an item that can only be obtained from one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies;
B.  Requesting acceptance and approval of a Sole Source Declaration for vendor, Cepheid to enter into a two (2) year Service Agreement for the GeneXpert equipment for the Health Facility (Bio Safety Lab) in the total amount of $15,340.00
C. Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application required by vendor, Cepheid to procure service/maintenance for the GeneXpert equipment. 

Requesting approval to purchase technology products and related services through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 23-6692-03), from Insight Public Sector, Inc., in the total amount of $118,618.99

Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Service Agreement for the Architect ci4100 Instrument for the Health Facility (Bio Safety Lab) with Sole Source vendor, Abbott Laboratories, in the total amount of $107,605.00

Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Generator through HC's membership with Sourcewell Cooperative (Contract No. 092222-CAT) from Holt Texas, LTD dba Holt Power Systems in the total amount of $79,573.00

Requesting approval to award job order contractor Herrcon, LLC through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (JOC Contract No. 728-24), for the "Install Emergency Generator" project in the amount of $142,769.71 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.

Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Rio United Builders, LLC, through HC's membership with Choice Partners Cooperative (JOC-IDIQ Contract No. 24/018MR-17), for the "AgriLife Building - ADA Upgrades", in the amount of $97,870.00; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bonds.

Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement with Sole Sourced Vendor, Hart Intercivic, Inc., in the total amount of $362,990.00 annually. 

Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2024 Ford Expedition Max Vehicles through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 240901), from Silsbee Ford, Inc. in the total amount of $109,674.00

Requesting authority to reject the sole bidder received for "Chief Physician Services for Hidalgo County Judge Mario E. Ramirez Jr. Juvenile Justice Facilities" (RFQ 24-0359).

Requesting acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Governmental Agreement between HC and HC Appraisal District for participation in the Self-Funded Medical Insurance Program, Stop Loss, Pharmacy, Term Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Products employee benefits for the Fiscal Year 2025.

1) Approval to accept settlement agreement offer from Attorney General of Texas in the amount of $5,336.55 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 4)
2) Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Release and Indemnity Agreement for Property Damage Claims form to settle auto accident claim with the Attorney General of Texas.

Cause #C-5250-24-M; Eric Trevino v Hidalgo County

Cause #C-1128-24-B; Alejandra De La Cruz v. Hidalgo County, Texas

Claim of Rosa Martinez

Claim of Fabian Melo Martinez

Claim of Genesis Salazar, et al

Cause #C-5250-24-M; Eric Trevino v Hidalgo County

Cause #C-1128-24-B; Alejandra De La Cruz v. Hidalgo County, Texas

Claim of Rosa Martinez

Claim of Fabian Melo Martinez

Claim of Genesis Salazar, et al