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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING JANUARY 28, 2025 2:00 P.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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-98006
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-98007
Fund Information Report
3.
2024 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-98181
CO2023 Various Pct 2 Projects (1359):
Approval of 2024 interdepartmental transfer from CO2023-Pct 2 Nrth San Juan Yth Rcrt Project to CO2023-Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $310,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2024 interdepartmental transfer from CO2023-Pct 2 Nrth San Juan Yth Rcrt Project to CO2023-Various Pct 2 Projects in the amount of $310,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-98124
1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
B.
AI-98122
1. Preliminary Approval
a. La Mansion Health Clinic Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Hidalgo County Precinct 3) (Moorefield Road & US Hwy 83)
No. of Lots: 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Palmview.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, Paula Street and Moorefield Road are paved.
b. Texan Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Mark Fryer, Inc.) (Texan Road & Mile 6 North Road)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
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: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Texan Road and Mile 6 North Road are paved.
c. Ranchitos on Seminary Subdivision- Pct. 4 (John A. Rigney) (Aurora Road & Seminary Road)
No. of Lots: 24 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & AH
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, it has been released from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Bar Mar Lane and Seminary Road are paved.1 internal street to be paved.
d. Lavenia Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cascabel Estates, Inc.) (Curve Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 35 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:4
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Curve Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.
e. Carrizales Subdivision No. 3 - Pct. 3 (Oscar Santos) (Doffing Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 36 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
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: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Iowa Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
f. Castlewood Estates Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Rene R. Olivarez) (Davis Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 40 Single-Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
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: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Davis Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.
g. Minnesota Vegas Ranches Ph. II Subdivision - Pct. 2 (Garco, Ltd.) (Minnesota Road & Raul Longoria Road)
No. of Lots: 44 Single-Family
Flood Zone: AH
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:2
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 San Juan.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of San Juan.
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
h. Roosevelt Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (C&F Farms, LLC.) (Roosevelt Road & La Blanca Road)
No. of Lots: 47 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:4
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Roosevelt Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
i. Barcelona Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (SAH-Santa Ana Development) (Stites Road & S. River Road)
No. of Lots: 99 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:19
Filling Stations:11
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Donna.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Donna.
Paved: Yes, River Road is paved.Stites Road and 4 internal streets to be paved.
j. San Jacinto Estates No. 16 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 8 North Road)
No. of Lots: 307 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:60
Filling Stations:18
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 Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Paved: Yes, Mile 2 West Road is paved and 15 internal streets to be paved.
a. La Mansion Health Clinic Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Hidalgo County Precinct 3) (Moorefield Road & US Hwy 83)
No. of Lots: 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Palmview.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, Paula Street and Moorefield Road are paved.
b. Texan Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Mark Fryer, Inc.) (Texan Road & Mile 6 North Road)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
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: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Texan Road and Mile 6 North Road are paved.
c. Ranchitos on Seminary Subdivision- Pct. 4 (John A. Rigney) (Aurora Road & Seminary Road)
No. of Lots: 24 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & AH
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, it has been released from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Bar Mar Lane and Seminary Road are paved.1 internal street to be paved.
d. Lavenia Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cascabel Estates, Inc.) (Curve Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 35 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:4
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Curve Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.
e. Carrizales Subdivision No. 3 - Pct. 3 (Oscar Santos) (Doffing Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 36 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
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: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Iowa Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
f. Castlewood Estates Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Rene R. Olivarez) (Davis Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 40 Single-Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
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: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Davis Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.
g. Minnesota Vegas Ranches Ph. II Subdivision - Pct. 2 (Garco, Ltd.) (Minnesota Road & Raul Longoria Road)
No. of Lots: 44 Single-Family
Flood Zone: AH
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:2
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 San Juan.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of San Juan.
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
h. Roosevelt Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (C&F Farms, LLC.) (Roosevelt Road & La Blanca Road)
No. of Lots: 47 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:4
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Roosevelt Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
i. Barcelona Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (SAH-Santa Ana Development) (Stites Road & S. River Road)
No. of Lots: 99 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:19
Filling Stations:11
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Donna.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Donna.
Paved: Yes, River Road is paved.Stites Road and 4 internal streets to be paved.
j. San Jacinto Estates No. 16 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jacinto Garza) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 8 North Road)
No. of Lots: 307 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:60
Filling Stations:18
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 Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Paved: Yes, Mile 2 West Road is paved and 15 internal streets to be paved.
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-97966
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2024 December
6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-98125
Requesting approval of Revised request by Museum of South Texas History to use Hidalgo County parking lots near the museum (as attached).
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-98123
1. Approval to rescind AI-97911 approved by Commissioners Court on 01/07/2025.
2. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $2,566,195.29 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/12/2024 through 01/22/2025:
3. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
2. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $2,566,195.29 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/12/2024 through 01/22/2025:
| 12/12/2024 - 12/18/2024 | $802,170.57 |
| 12/19/2024 - 12/26/2024 | $819,534.12 |
| 1/02/2025 - 01/22/2025 | $944,490.60 |
| Total | $2,566,195.29 |
3. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
AI-98015
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 12/16/2024 - 12/31/2024 in the amount of $49,100.64 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 12/16/2024 - 12/31/2024 in the amount of $49,100.64 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
AI-98055
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 01/01/2025 - 01/15/2025 in the amount of $51,031.25 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 01/01/2025 - 01/15/2025 in the amount of $51,031.25 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
D.
AI-98044
Sheriff's Office (1100):
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 | Current Amount | Proposed Amount |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0097 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0332 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-98151
County Treasurer:
Approval to pay the 2025 annual membership dues to the County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT) in the amount of $175.00 for Lita L. Leo, County Treasurer, after reveiw and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
Approval to pay the 2025 annual membership dues to the County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT) in the amount of $175.00 for Lita L. Leo, County Treasurer, after reveiw and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
B.
AI-98134
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership fees in the amount of $150.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr, Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 each for Associate memberships for Annette Muñiz, and Jason Rohr for a combined amount of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership fees in the amount of $150.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr, Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 each for Associate memberships for Annette Muñiz, and Jason Rohr for a combined amount of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
C.
AI-98144
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $50.00 for five (5) members for a total amount of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $50.00 for five (5) members for a total amount of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-98037
WIC:
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors (TALWD) for Clarissa Ramirez, WIC Director, in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors (TALWD) for Clarissa Ramirez, WIC Director, in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
E.
AI-98040
Tax Office:
1. Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the total amount of $1,350.00 for various employees, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Req# 509489)
2. Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr., with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Req# 509508)
1. Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the total amount of $1,350.00 for various employees, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Req# 509489)
2. Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr., with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Req# 509508)
F.
AI-98056
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay $73.00 for renewal of Fire Investigator Technician for Homero Garza to International Association of Arson Investigators with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay $73.00 for renewal of Fire Investigator Technician for Homero Garza to International Association of Arson Investigators with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
G.
AI-98062
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2025 Texas Police Association membership dues (req. #509684) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, in the amount of $30.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval to pay 2025 Texas Police Association membership dues (req. #509684) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, in the amount of $30.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
H.
AI-98069
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition # 509746 for 2025 National Internal Affairs Investigators Association membership dues for Captain Rocky Serna in the amount of $125.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition # 509746 for 2025 National Internal Affairs Investigators Association membership dues for Captain Rocky Serna in the amount of $125.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
I.
AI-98096
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition # 509825 for 2025 Western States Sheriff's Association membership dues for J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $100.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition # 509825 for 2025 Western States Sheriff's Association membership dues for J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $100.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
J.
AI-98112
Sheriff's Dept (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition # 509838 for 2025 membership dues to Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval of requisition # 509838 for 2025 membership dues to Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
K.
AI-98036
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2025 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay 2025 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| Vendor | Amount | Acct. # |
| Border Trade Alliance (BTA) | $10,000.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
| County Judge & Commissioners Assoc. of Texas | $ 3,744.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
L.
AI-97967
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 $420.00 (Requisition #00508780), 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 $420.00 (Requisition #00508780), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
M.
AI-97936
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100):
Requesting approval for payment of 2025 Membership Dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as follows:
1. 2025 Membership Dues Reimbursement to Dr. Andrea Valdez - County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administrator for Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) totaling $80.00.
2. Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS/NEAFCS) 2025 Membership Dues for Ashley Gregory, Development; and Dr. Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administrator totaling $225.00.
3. District 12 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) 2025 Membership Dues for Vidal Saenz, County Extension Agent Agriculture totaling $140.00.
4. District 12 TCAAA- Membership Due for Brianna Gutierrez, Hidalgo County 4- H Agent $ 140.00
5. District 12 TAE4-H Membership Due for Brianna Gutierrez, Hidalgo County 4-H Agent $ 120.00
Requesting approval for payment of 2025 Membership Dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as follows:
1. 2025 Membership Dues Reimbursement to Dr. Andrea Valdez - County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administrator for Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) totaling $80.00.
2. Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS/NEAFCS) 2025 Membership Dues for Ashley Gregory, Development; and Dr. Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administrator totaling $225.00.
3. District 12 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) 2025 Membership Dues for Vidal Saenz, County Extension Agent Agriculture totaling $140.00.
4. District 12 TCAAA- Membership Due for Brianna Gutierrez, Hidalgo County 4- H Agent $ 140.00
5. District 12 TAE4-H Membership Due for Brianna Gutierrez, Hidalgo County 4-H Agent $ 120.00
9.
Head Start:
A.
AI-97993
Approval of Monthly Reports for November 2024 and December 2024
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Reports
2. Financial Reports and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Reports
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Reports
2. Financial Reports and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Reports
B.
AI-97997
Request Approval of Payment for Invoice #1822101-13 in the amount of $1,524.42 for Professional Services submitted by Laura Warren, Project Architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. through Contract C-21-0683-08-24 for Hidalgo Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms
C.
AI-97996
Request Approval of Payment for Invoice #20442 in the Amount of $4,287.62 for Professional Services Submitted by B2Z Engineering, Construction Management Engineer, Through Contract C-21-004-09-21-AS for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms
10.
IT Department:
A.
AI-97992
Authorization and approval to continue, change wireless service plan, and purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Emergency Management | 2 | New Data Service |
| Emergency Management | 2 | New Cell Phone Service |
| Emergency Management | 19 | Data Service Plan Change |
| Emergency Management | 7 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
| Emergency Management | 10 | Cont. Data Service |
| Emergency Management | 1 | Cont. FWA Primary C-BAND Service |
| Information Technology | 4 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
| Information Technology | 3 | Data Service Plan Change |
| Information Technology | 13 | Cont. Data Service |
| Justice Courts/Constables | 2 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
| Justice Courts/Constables | 63 | Data Service Plan Change |
| Justice Courts/Constables | 12 | Cont. Data Service |
| Purchasing | 3 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
| Purchasing | 2 | Cont. Data Service |
| Treasurer's Office | 2 | New Data Service |
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-98175
Approval of Position Inventory List for District Attorney Pay Plan effective January 13, 2025.
B.
AI-98053
HIDTA Task Force (1291) / HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Approval of the following change in funding source as listed on "Exhibit A", effective 01/01/2025.
Approval of the following change in funding source as listed on "Exhibit A", effective 01/01/2025.
C.
AI-98097
449th DC (1100) / Juv Drug Court (1286):
Approval of the following change in funding source as listed below, effective 01/13/2025:
Approval of the following change in funding source as listed below, effective 01/13/2025:
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| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S |
| 011-001 | 115 | 0008 | Case Manager | 10/02 | 011-003 | 115 | 0001 | Case Manager | 10/02 |
D.
AI-97971
Sheriffs Office - HCSO Auto Theft Task Force (1284):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
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 | Position Title | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date | ||
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral) | 280-108 | 0002 | Deputy Sheriff | 06/01 | $52,931.00 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | 08/03 | $62,355.00 | 01/13/2025 | ||
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral) | 280-108 | 0003 | Deputy Sheriff | 06/01 | $52,931.00 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | 08/06 | $69,134.00 | 01/13/2025 | ||
E.
AI-98179
Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2024 interfund transfer from Pct 2 General Fund Accounts (1100) to Pct 2 Rd Maint (Fund 1200) in the amount of $138,265.12 to transfer funding back into R&B from General Fund.
Approval of 2024 interfund transfer from Pct 2 General Fund Accounts (1100) to Pct 2 Rd Maint (Fund 1200) in the amount of $138,265.12 to transfer funding back into R&B from General Fund.
12.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-98065
Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (Verizon, DIR-TELE-CTSA-003) requesting approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following:
Approval of requisition # 509714 for 3 Data lines @ $37.99 each.
Approval of requisition # 509714 for 3 Data lines @ $37.99 each.
13.
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-98100
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to approve Morganti Texas, Inc. Payment Application No. 72, 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-98094
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement between HC and On-Demand Logistics Services, LLC (C-22-0562-10-18) to update the contract "Exhibit B – Bid Page".
3.
AI-98034
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Hauling Services for all Road Materials (Excluding Hot Mix)" (RFB 25-0013) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
B.
Veterans Office:
1.
AI-98160
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the lease agreement between HC and R & L Guerra, LLC (C-17-330-12-19) to include additional leasing space and extend the contract terms, under the same conditions.
C.
District Courts:
1.
AI-98155
430th District Court:
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement C-17-036-03-07 with Jose E. Garcia, to formally increase the base rate to $1.49 price per square foot and a total monthly cost of $8,206.92
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement C-17-036-03-07 with Jose E. Garcia, to formally increase the base rate to $1.49 price per square foot and a total monthly cost of $8,206.92
D.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-98079
Requesting approval to enter into a forty-eight (48) month lease agreement for one (1) John Deere 320 P-tier Backhoe Loader through HC's membership with Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC. in the total amount of $37,540.00 annually.
2.
AI-98141
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 1 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order No. |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 12/31/2024 | 11329946 | $2,800.00 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) | 12/31/2024 | 11329947 | $2,600.00 | 862918 |
| Mile 6 WA #6 (M11-M14½) | 12/31/2024 | 11329954 | $66,226.90 | 882106 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 12/31/2024 | 11329960 | $78,286.25 | 860539 |
| Mile 10 WA#3 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 12/31/2024 | 11329955 | $85,010.00 | 886545 |
| Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 12/31/2024 | 11329941 | $7,460.00 | 868315 |
| Mile 1 E WA#2 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 12/31/2024 | 11329942 | $115,122.18 | 886869 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM 493 to FM 88) | 12/31/2024 | 11329948 | $37,071.65 | 873385 |
3.
AI-98142
Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items as listed in the attached document for FY 2025.
4.
AI-98110
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 1212 in the amount of $29,660.98 as submitted by S2 Engineering, PLLC for services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail ARPA Project # ARPA-21-121-037.
E.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-98090
Requesting approval to terminate the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-09-13) agreement between HC and NM Contracting, LLC, effective February 4, 2025, in accordance with Article 13 of the Agreement.
2.
AI-98184
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, in the amount of $23,929.30, as submitted by Terracon Consultants, LLC, through Precinct No. 2. On-Call Professional Services Agreement (C-24-0377-10-29) for Construction Material Testing Services for the "Regional Linear Park Parking Lot and Amenities Project", with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
3.
AI-98178
Requesting approval of solicitation packet for "Precinct 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
4.
AI-98177
Requesting approval of procurement packet with authority to advertise, Recreational Trails Connectivity Project- Mission Segment 2, including re-advertising, if necessary;
5.
AI-98149
Requesting authority to renew the (12) month subscription for Online Drone Mapping Software Services with Drone Deploy, Inc. in the amount of $3,000.00/for (1) year, through Requisition No. 507579.
6.
AI-98176
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 (C-24-0202-08-20) with Venser Contractors, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot & Amenities Project as recommended and as detailed by project engineer, Ronnie Cruz, P.E.
7.
AI-98183
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $1,412,722.96 for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM 1426 - FM907) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-24-0098-08-20 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
8.
AI-98139
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $65,645.00 for Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project McAllen Segment 2 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, Synergy Development & Construction, LLC (Contract C-24-0217-08-20) and reviewed by the Project Manager, David Rivera.
9.
AI-98146
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 20457 in the amount of $3,372.52 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC to provide design, geo-technical, construction material testing, and construction phase services under Contract No. C-24-0150-05-28 (WA#1) for the McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project.
10.
AI-98016
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct 2 project;
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot (WA#1) | 12/02/24 | 113-05 | $2,319.25 | 875593 |
| Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot (WA#1) | 01/03/25 | 113-06 | $2,319.25 | 875593 |
11.
AI-98025
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services provided for Pct. 2 projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) | 01/10/25 | 20455 | $1,972.39 | 856176 |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#4) | 01/09/25 | 20456 | $6,084.92 | 884220 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#1) | 01/10/25 | 20458 | $14,289.88 | 888404 |
| Hidalgo County Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) | 01/10/25 | 20459 | $8,492.56 | 878531 |
F.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-98028
Pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sec. 52, requesting approval of the "Public Purpose Declaration" to purchase promotional items as detailed in Exhibit A with the affixing of any applicable identifying Precinct 3 logos for the purpose of the Precinct's efforts in disseminating information.
2.
AI-98136
Requesting approval of payment #4 for project name Liberty Blvd., dated 01-31-2025, as submitted by the project Engineer, Sames Inc. in the amount of $59,749.92.
3.
AI-98031
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from REIM Construction, Inc. for Precinct 3 Mile 3 N. Road. Project (C-20-294-02-23), with the final Application for Payment No. 44 in the amount of $723,873.05, as recommended by the Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering.
4.
AI-98081
Requesting approval to process Payment Application No.1, submitted by the contracted engineer, SAMES, Inc., for the Precinct 3 Extension of Shary Road, 2 miles North of State Highway 107 project, in the amount of $15,750.00
5.
AI-98109
Requesting approval of the following invoice (processing and payment) from Halff Associates for services on the El Paraiso CRC Project (ARPA-22-123-075).
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 10134222 | 01-16-2025 | 862136 | $823.50 |
6.
AI-98118
Requesting approval to process the following payment application as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for services in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC Project (ARPA 22-123-075).
| Payment Application No. | Date | PO No | Amount |
| 11R4 | 01-22-2025 | 875396 | $216,476.90 |
7.
AI-98013
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 30075, in the amount of $22,640.85, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5k Mansion Linear Park Trail, submitted by contracted engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
8.
AI-98014
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 30076, in the amount of $1,752.51, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3, Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvements, submitted by contracted engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
9.
AI-98011
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 30077, in the amount $3,467.39, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Farm to Market 2221 Stormwater Project, submitted by contracted engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
10.
AI-98010
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 1, in the amount of $56,742.08, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Farm to Market Rd. 2221 (FM2221) Stormwater Project, submitted by contractor 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise.
G.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-98128
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount not to exceed $11,940.53, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC., through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-25-0006-01-09), to provide geotechnical and construction material testing services required for the San Manuel Emergency Services Facility Canopy Addition.
2.
AI-98156
Requesting acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment;
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2025 | Trenton Road Way Improvements | Tedsi | 203085 | 859188 | $40,426.80 |
| 01/06/2025 | HSIP Project | CobbFendley | 342161 | 880981 | $2,093.70 |
Requesting acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoice listed below for processing and payment;
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | ARPA Project Number | Invoice Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2025 | J-01 SW Project | Tedsi | 203083 | 875089 | 23-124-346 | $1,110.98 |
H.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-98107
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year ArchiveSocial - Enterprise Subscription Renewal with Sole Source vendor, CivicPlus, LLC, in the total amount of $12,587.40
I.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-97983
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Upper Valley Mail Services, LLC for "Mailing Services" (C-23-0009-02-17) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
J.
Constables:
1.
AI-98003
Constable Pct. #5:
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from their 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.
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from their 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.
K.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-98153
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.11-1 in the amount of $125,766.79 through PO# 859091 for A-1 Facilities (Alamo Environmental) regarding the Election's Warehouse Renovation Project; with authority for County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
L.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-98066
Requesting approval for the Health & Human Services Department to purchase gift cards at H.E.B as approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (grantor agency) to promote treatment compliance for Tuberculosis Program patients. The purchase would involve the use of the County's credit card as purchase orders are not accepted.
2.
AI-98021
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Martha Luna, M.D. for "Physician Services for HC Public Health Bio Safety Laboratory" (C-24-0076-03-05) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
3.
AI-98117
Requesting approval to process the following payment application as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for construction services in connection with the El Paraiso Health Clinic:
| PO # | Payment Application No. | Date | Amount |
| 874037 | 11R4 | 1/22/2025 | $233,490.86 |
4.
AI-98061
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 | 10134221 | 01/16/2025 | $823.50 |
M.
IT Department:
1.
AI-98154
Requesting approval to purchase Cortex XDR Pro through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources (Contract No. DIR-CPO-4877), from Insight Public Sector, Inc. in the total amount of $8,568.00
2.
AI-98068
Requesting approval to enter into a month to month term for cable services with Spectrum Enterprise, a subsidiary of Charter Communications Operating, LLC, in the total amount of $107.49 per month and a one-time installation fee of $99.00
3.
AI-98002
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year JAMF Cloud Software License and Services Agreement through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-TSO-4317) with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $3,420.00
N.
Planning Department:
1.
AI-98038
A. Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from their 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.
B. Requesting authorization to remove an asset from their inventory list identified in Exhibit "B" attached herein and determine that the item is identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
B. Requesting authorization to remove an asset from their inventory list identified in Exhibit "B" attached herein and determine that the item is identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
O.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-98001
Requesting authority to exercise the third, one (1) year contract extension with Correct RX Pharmacy Services, Inc. for "Legend and Non-Legend Pharmaceuticals" (C-21-171-02-28) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
P.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-98060
Requesting approval to enter into a sixty (60) month lease agreement with one (1) year automatic renewals for a Letter Opener Equipment through HC's membership with BuyBoard (Contract No. 755-24) from Pitney Bowes Inc., in the total amount of $249.18 quarterly.