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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING JANUARY 7, 2025 10:00 A.M. |
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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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-97818
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-97819
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-97882
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)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
B.
AI-97820
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. El Farito Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
a. El Farito Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
C.
AI-97816
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. The District North Weslaco Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) Reimbursement Request:$3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
a. The District North Weslaco Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) Reimbursement Request:$3,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
4.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-97886
Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
5.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-97887
Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use Hidalgo County parking lots near the museum for the following events:
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Community Day
Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Ranch Fest
Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Vanguard Family Day
Saturday, March 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Farm Life in South Texas
Saturday, April 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - ¡Cascarón!
Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Thursday, July 17, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to midnight – ¡Fandango!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Fiesta de Nochebuena
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Community Day
Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Ranch Fest
Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Vanguard Family Day
Saturday, March 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Farm Life in South Texas
Saturday, April 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - ¡Cascarón!
Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Thursday, July 17, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to midnight – ¡Fandango!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Fiesta de Nochebuena
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-97911
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $(341,083.48) to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/12/2024 through 12/31/2024:
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 12/12/2024 - 12/18/2024 | $802,170.57 |
| 12/19/2024 - 12/26/2024 | $819,534.12 |
| 12/27/2024 - 12/31/2024 | $(1,962,788.17) |
| TOTAL | $(341,083.48) |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
AI-97868
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 12/01/2024 - 12/15/2024 in the amount of $46,156.87 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 12/01/2024 - 12/15/2024 in the amount of $46,156.87 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
AI-97873
Sheriff - Auto Theft Task Force Grant (1284):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Amount |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-108 | 0001 | Sergeant | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-108 | 0002 - 0003 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 |
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-97870
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | E2060.00.000.002A.00 | JESUS RAMIREZ | $7,000.00 |
| 2 | E2060.04.000.0002.00 | JESUS RAMIREZ | $11,700.00 |
| 3 | E5560.00.000.0015.00 | RAYMUNDO ROJAS | $3,059.81 |
| 4 | H0407.00.000.0003.00 | ELIZABETH ALMANZA | $8,826.57 |
| 5 | L0450.00.056.0001.00 | AWIN MANAGEMENT INC | $4,681.13 |
| 6 | M3920.00.014.0009.00 | ELIZABETH ALMANZA | $3,496.38 |
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-97903
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles - (Req# 507890)
Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles - (Req# 507890)
B.
AI-97853
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 $580.00 (Requisition #00507444), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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 $580.00 (Requisition #00507444), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
9.
Urban County:
A.
AI-97879
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295", the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase park equipment from Play RGV, LLC for the City of Peñitas in the amount of $19,545.00.
B.
AI-97865
"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295", the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from Bryan Williams dba Advanced Rescue Systems for the City of Peñitas in the amount of $48,993.00.
C.
AI-97867
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from Henry Schein for the Hidalgo County Health Facility in the amount of $676.43. "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295". UCP 2020 CDBG –CV Health Facilities funds will be utilized.
D.
AI-97866
Requesting approval to purchase supplies from Henry Schein for the Hidalgo County Health Facility in the amount of $279.06. "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295". UCP 2020 CDBG –CV Health Facilities funds will be utilized.
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-97888
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of electronic transfers for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2024.
B.
AI-97815
Various Dept (1100):
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
CSLFRF-Pub Hlth-El Paraiso (1290) / Health Clinics (1100):
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
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 |
| Step Adjustment (Promotion) | 122-001 | 0021 | Sanitation Attendant III | 07/01 | $34,150.00 | 07/03 | $36,582.00 | 12/16/2024 |
| Step Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) | 026-001 | 0006 | Bailiff II | 13/03 | $60,950.00 | 13/04 | $63,083.00 | 01/01/2025 |
CSLFRF-Pub Hlth-El Paraiso (1290) / Health Clinics (1100):
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary/Allowance | G/S | Proposed Salary/Allowance | Effective Date |
| Create Allowance Slot (Longevity) | 115-215 | 0007 | Clerk III | 05/04 | $32,462.00 | 05/04 | $32,462.00 | 12/02/2024 |
| 340-003 | A199 | $0.00 | $300.00 | |||||
11.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-97703
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $270.00 for July 2024 - December 2024 invoices paid to Switcher after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
12.
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. 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-97877
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Potential Change Order (PCO 312) for Morganti Texas, Inc., including but not limited to applicable Change Orders;
| Description | Total Amount (Not to Exceed) |
| PCO 312 Green Girt Stamped Shop Drawings |
$10,466.00 |
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-97893
Requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization No. 2 between Hidalgo County and L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 "Mile 1 East Project (Business 83 N to Mile 8)" project to reflect the correct contract number in Work Authorization 2, as detailed in the document attached herein.
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-97915
Requesting approval of the following invoices for processing and payment as submitted by the contracted project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329953 | 12-31-2024 | Los Ebanos Rd. WA #1 | 873046 | $41,029.25 |
| 11329959 | 12-31-2024 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 889281 | $41,346.20 |
| 11329945 | 12-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #6 | 868845 | $5,100.00 |
| 11329944 | 12-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #2 | 700240 | $6,750.00 |
2.
AI-97729
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 30074, in the amount of $21,501.44, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Hike & Bike Trail, submitted by contracted engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
3.
AI-97821
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 890185, for the purchase of a sixty (60) month service agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the total amount of $289.80 annually.
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-97884
Requesting acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 01/02/2025 | Precinct 4 CRC | Brownstone | 1076 | 884786 | $9,084.45 |
| 12/31/2024 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 11329938 | 808447 | $2,676.75 |
| 12/30/2024 | Landfill Gas Monitoring | APTIM | 658493 | 875898 | $5,812.82 |
| 12/30/2024 | Landfill Gas Monitoring | APTIM | 657405 | 889120 | $22,290.20 |
| 01/02/2025 | 2023 HSIP Call | GDJ Engineering | 2024-265 | 885315 | $3,200.00 |
2.
AI-97874
A. Requesting authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on 12/10/2024 AI 97682, request for payment submitted by TEDSI invoice 203066 in the amount of $4,825.80 PO 859188.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment invoice 203066 submitted by TEDSI in the amount of $36,310.62; Trenton Rd Project, P.O. 859188 dated 12/04/2024.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment invoice 203066 submitted by TEDSI in the amount of $36,310.62; Trenton Rd Project, P.O. 859188 dated 12/04/2024.
E.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-97825
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with STX Snacktime Vending Company, LLC for "Vending Machine Services" (C-21-138-01-11) under the same rates terms and conditions.
F.
District Attorney:
1.
AI-97837
Requesting Commissioners' Court approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/article frames, recognition plaques/challenge coins, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/pamphlets/brochures, challenge coin capsules, spin wheel(s) and any other related items deemed necessary as part of public purpose efforts for the period of 01/01/2025 –12/31/2025.
G.
District Clerk:
1.
AI-97842
Requesting approval of seven (7) Ricoh Copiers for thirty-six (36) Month Lease Agreements with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 713-23) in the total amount of $862.75 per month.
H.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-97709
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair, LLC for the Hidalgo County Health Department "Pulmonary Clinic Canopies," with the final payment of $54,998.04, with authority for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Chief Administrative Officer or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
2.
AI-97885
Requesting approval to terminate contract with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (C-20-227-06-30) pursuant to the approval of a new agreement approved on CC 12/10/2024 (AI-97467).
3.
AI-97813
Requesting approval to process the following invoice for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic:
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853723 | 10132415 | 12/12/2024 | $1,647.00 |
I.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-97833
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription with Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. dba Indeed Smart Sourcing, in the total amount of $1,150.00
J.
IT Department:
1.
AI-97857
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for Digicert Geotrust Truebus ID through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. R220801), from CDW-G in the total amount of $1,824.17
2.
AI-97858
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for LastPass Business Password Manager through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. R210401), from CDW Government LLC in the total amount of $1,733.75
3.
AI-97840
Requesting approval to purchase Cisco Umbrella Security Subscription through HC's membership with Omnia Partners (Cooperative Contract No. 23-6692-03), from Insight Public Sector, in the total amount of $43,899.13
K.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-97856
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year maintenance agreement with Service Wing Organic Solutions, LLC in the total amount of $6,825.00 annually, with agreement to automatically renew each year.
L.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-97844
Requesting authority for HC Tax Assessor Collector or County Judge to sign additional supplemental documents from American Express in connection to Credit Card Payment Services Agreement (C-23-0507-05-14) with Easy Access Inc., approved by HCCC on 05/14/2024, AI-95212.