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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:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
Emergency Management:
A.
AI-98029
Discussion, consideration, and approval to ratify corrections to the submitted FY2024 Homeland Security Grant application to satisfy the condition of funding for Grant Number 5091301.
7.
District Courts:
A.
AI-97991
449th District Court - FY2026 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
1. Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grants Program for FY2026 in relation to the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
2. Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants.
1. Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grants Program for FY2026 in relation to the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
2. Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants.
B.
AI-97990
449th District Court - FY2026 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program (1286):
1. Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grant Program for FY2026 in relation to the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
2. Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants.
1. Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grant Program for FY2026 in relation to the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
2. Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants.
8.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-98032
DA's Office - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (1281):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2026 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) grant for the period of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2026 BPU grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as the grantee's authorized official with authority for the Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute the resolution.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2026 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) grant for the period of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2026 BPU grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as the grantee's authorized official with authority for the Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute the resolution.
9.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
AI-97970
Requesting Approval of the Official Bonds and Oaths that Commenced January 1, 2025:
Judge Sergio J. Valdez - County Court at Law No. 7
Judge Patricia O'Caña-Olivarez -County Court at Law No. 9
Judge Armando Marroquin - County Court at Law No. 10
Judge Sergio J. Valdez - County Court at Law No. 7
Judge Patricia O'Caña-Olivarez -County Court at Law No. 9
Judge Armando Marroquin - County Court at Law No. 10
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-98047
Approval and authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to enter into a MOU with The Office of the Inspector General regarding the use/training of the HCSO shooting range.
B.
AI-98009
1. Pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code, Subchapter D-263.151(2)(A) &/or (B), declaration of Asset No: 76597 issued firearm [as further detailed in supporting documentation contained herein] as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition [as permitted by Gov't Code 614];
2. Pursuant to Gov't Code, Section 614, [permitting a peace officer retiring from a governmental entity to purchase their assigned firearm] requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court approve the value of Captain Rene Garza's issued firearm at the Fixed Asset Value [supporting documentation attached] at $42.90.
2. Pursuant to Gov't Code, Section 614, [permitting a peace officer retiring from a governmental entity to purchase their assigned firearm] requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court approve the value of Captain Rene Garza's issued firearm at the Fixed Asset Value [supporting documentation attached] at $42.90.
11.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-98187
Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by Honorable Judge Richard Cortez, to serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Policy Council, for a one-year term according to 45CFR (1301.3(d)(3)
B.
AI-98020
Discussion/Approval of Self-Assessment Schedule
12.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-98137
Approval to apply for the following 2026 Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office grants and approval of resolutions pertaining to each grant:
1. DWI Court Grant #2413916
2. Veteran's Court Grant #2431515
3. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - RSAT Grant #2928011
4. Misdemeantor DWI Court Grant #3623208
5. Mental Health Court Grant #3848407
6. Youthful Offender Court Grant #3813407
7. Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Court Grant
1. DWI Court Grant #2413916
2. Veteran's Court Grant #2431515
3. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - RSAT Grant #2928011
4. Misdemeantor DWI Court Grant #3623208
5. Mental Health Court Grant #3848407
6. Youthful Offender Court Grant #3813407
7. Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Court Grant
13.
Constable Pct. #1:
A.
AI-98073
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Araseli M. Guerrero as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
14.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-98035
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Bianca Rochelle Ortiz as a Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Precinct 3 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
15.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-98075
Presentation and discussion of the 2024 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Office in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal procedures.
B.
AI-98017
Constable Pct. 4 - FY 2026 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2026 Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice Division for the period of 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documents under E-Grants as authorized official.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under E-Grants as authorized official.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2026 Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice Division for the period of 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documents under E-Grants as authorized official.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under E-Grants as authorized official.
16.
Elections Department:
A.
AI-98084
In accordance with Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules, discussion, consideration and approval to pay extra duty hours worked by Hidalgo County employees in preparation for local, county, state, federal and runoff elections held throughout 2025.
17.
Human Resources:
A.
Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
B.
AI-98018
Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate under the Hidalgo County Health Department for the period of 01/28/2025 - 05/15/2025.
C.
AI-98024
Facilities Management (1100):
1. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
2. Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
1. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 220-001 | 0142 | Maintenance II | 05 |
| Create | 220-001 | 0175 | Inventory Specialist I | 04 |
2. Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Current Position Title | Current Grade | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Grade |
| Title Change | 220-001 | 0080 | Maintenance II | 05 | Groundskeeper II | 05 |
D.
AI-98086
CCL #3 Probate Court (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 | Grade |
| Delete | 023-001 | 0009 | Bailiff | 10 |
| Create | 023-001 | 0012 | Bailiff II | 13 |
E.
AI-98114
DA Civil Litigation (1100):
1. 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 upon Commissioners Court approval:
Border Prosecution Unit (1281):
2. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
1. 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 upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 2 | 080-013 | 0006 | Attorney III | 05 |
Border Prosecution Unit (1281):
2. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Proposed Allowance Amount |
| Create/ Add Auto Allowance | 080-012 | 0015 | Criminal Investigator II | 14 | $3,600.00 |
| Create | 080-012 | 0016 | Legal Assistant I | 06 | - |
F.
AI-98116
JP Pct 3 / Pl 1 (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 upon Commissioners Court approval:
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 upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 2 | 065-001 | 0008 | Clerk IV | 07 |
G.
AI-98132
275th DC (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 Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Remove Interpreter Allowance | 005-001 | 0004 | Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) | $6,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Interpreter Allowance | 005-001 | 0001 | Court Coordinator (DC) | $0.00 | $6,000.00 |
18.
Urban County:
A.
AI-98057
Approval of resolution to amend the Hidalgo County Affiliated Departments Retirement Plan Adoption Agreement and related documents, as required by the IRS with authority for the County Judge and affiliated department's trustees to execute said documents.
B.
AI-98042
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Sullivan, Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, and Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2024 City of Sullivan Street Improvement Funds.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Sullivan, Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, and Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2024 City of Sullivan Street Improvement Funds.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| IZAGUIRRE ENGINEERING GROUP | 92.66% | |
| M2 ENGINEERING | 88.66% | |
| HCE | 86.33% |
3. Discussion, consideration and action requesting authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of
for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2024 City of Sullivan Street Improvement Project.
C.
AI-98115
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, and Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2023/24 City of Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvement Funds.
3. Discussion, consideration and action requesting authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2023/24 City of Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvement Project.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, and Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2023/24 City of Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvement Funds.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| CRUZ HOGAN CONSULTANTS | 94.33% | |
| RIO DELTA ENGINEERING | 92.66% | |
| SWG ENGINEERING, LLC | 89.33% |
3. Discussion, consideration and action requesting authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2023/24 City of Weslaco Water/Sewer Improvement Project.
19.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-98148
1. Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the South Texas All-Hazards Conference grant contract no. HHS001576300001 and related documents.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $175,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $175,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.
B.
AI-98102
Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application for the PHEP program in the amount of $592,548.00 for Fiscal Year 26.
C.
AI-98083
Discussion and approval of Interlocal Agreement between UTRGV and Hidalgo County to transfer data and collaborate in Health Data Analytics Partnership.
D.
AI-97994
Discussion and approval of participation agreement for Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) between Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (W/B HIDTA) and Hidalgo County Health and Human Services. Requesting for authorization Health Department Director to sign agreement.
E.
AI-98074
Approval for the Health Department to serve as a host site under the Texas Tech University Affiliation Agreement for Student Practice Experience, and authorization for the Health Department Director to sign the Letter of Affiliation.
F.
AI-98085
Discussion and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams Program Administrator and Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams Employee Member, Ricardo Garza, and Participating Jurisdiction/Employer Hidalgo County.
G.
AI-98059
Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to esign the Public Health and Health Services grant contract HHS00118620001, Amendment No. 3 and related documents. The purpose of the amendment is revised the Statement of Work and certain contractual specifications.
H.
AI-98064
Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application for the RLSS/LPHS program in the amount of $204,806.00 for Fiscal Year 26 and Fiscal Year 27
I.
AI-98111
Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Program Income budget in the amount of $300,000.00 for the period 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025.
J.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-98022
A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item 97776 B, approved by Commissioners Court on 12/17/2024, due to certification of revenues was not needed.
B. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item 97848 B, approved by Commissioners Court on 01/07/2025, due to certification of revenues was not needed.
B. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item 97848 B, approved by Commissioners Court on 01/07/2025, due to certification of revenues was not needed.
2.
AI-98019
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 14 UC IGT Advance Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 2/03/2025 and a settlement date of 2/04/2025.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
3.
AI-98076
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Aligning Technology by Linking Interoperable Systems (ATLIS) Payment First Half 2025 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 02-04-2025 and a settlement date of 02-05-2025.
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.
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.
20.
IT Department:
A.
AI-98088
Information Technology – State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the following FY 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Program (SLCGP) Grants for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026, with the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
a. State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) – FY 2026, Mitigation Projects
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2026 SLCGP Grants to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as
grantee's authorized official with authority for the County Judge to execute the resolution.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the application and all related documents under e-grants
as the authorized official.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the following FY 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Program (SLCGP) Grants for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026, with the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
a. State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) – FY 2026, Mitigation Projects
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2026 SLCGP Grants to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as
grantee's authorized official with authority for the County Judge to execute the resolution.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the application and all related documents under e-grants
as the authorized official.
21.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-98121
1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Mata's Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Reynaldo Mata) (Mile 17 ½ North Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 17 ½ North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 ½ North Road is paved.
b. Los Prados Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Valley Affordable Housing, LLC.) (Baseline Road & Mile 9 North Road)
No. of Lots: 55 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:5
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 Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Paved: Yes, Baseline Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.
c. Mirasol Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Porvenir, LP) (Mile 2 ½ East Road & US Expressway 83)
No. of Lots: 59 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:7
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 Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Paved: Yes, Mile 2 ½ East Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Alberta Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Enrique J. Maldonado) (Alberta Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Alberta Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed for residential lot.
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road and Alamo Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
b. Grapefruit Acres Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Grapefruit Drive)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:2
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the Counties road side ditches and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Grapefruit Drive and Mile 5 ½ West Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (Filling Station)
3. Final Approval
a. Jaguar Heights Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RGV Tierra Properties, LLC.) (Mile 17 North Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 91 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 North Road, Terry Road, and 4 internal streets are paved.
b. Mile 2 East Meadows Subdivision- Pct. 1 (RCI Development-Wisconsin, LTD.) (Mile 2 East Road & Mile 9 North Road)
No. of Lots: 122 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:9
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 East Road and 6 internal streets are paved.
a. Mata's Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Reynaldo Mata) (Mile 17 ½ North Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 17 ½ North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 ½ North Road is paved.
b. Los Prados Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Valley Affordable Housing, LLC.) (Baseline Road & Mile 9 North Road)
No. of Lots: 55 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:5
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 Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Paved: Yes, Baseline Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.
c. Mirasol Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Porvenir, LP) (Mile 2 ½ East Road & US Expressway 83)
No. of Lots: 59 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:7
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 Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mercedes.
Paved: Yes, Mile 2 ½ East Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Alberta Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Enrique J. Maldonado) (Alberta Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Alberta Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed for residential lot.
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road and Alamo Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
b. Grapefruit Acres Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Grapefruit Drive)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:2
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the Counties road side ditches and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Grapefruit Drive and Mile 5 ½ West Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (Filling Station)
3. Final Approval
a. Jaguar Heights Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RGV Tierra Properties, LLC.) (Mile 17 North Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 91 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 North Road, Terry Road, and 4 internal streets are paved.
b. Mile 2 East Meadows Subdivision- Pct. 1 (RCI Development-Wisconsin, LTD.) (Mile 2 East Road & Mile 9 North Road)
No. of Lots: 122 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:9
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 East Road and 6 internal streets are paved.
22.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-98105
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No.60 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
23.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-98169
1. Approval and acceptance for Commissioner Precinct No. 2, Eduardo Cantu, to electronically sign and submit the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES General Permit Application (TXR150000) from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project.
2. Requesting approval of electronic payment in the amount of $230.32 to TCEQ for the application fee with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval of electronic payment in the amount of $230.32 to TCEQ for the application fee with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
24.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-98078
Approval of a new appointment / reinstatement board member(s) to the Hidalgo County Emergency Service District No. 3, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Section 775.034.
25.
Budget & Management:
A.
American Rescue Plan Act:
1.
AI-98101
A. Approval of amended Agreements between the County of Hidalgo and entities as per Exhibit A, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the agreements.
B. Approval of Exhibit C, revised budget, for the Assistance to South Texas College Nursing and Allied Health Healthcare Professionals Program, ARPA-24-110-349.
B. Approval of Exhibit C, revised budget, for the Assistance to South Texas College Nursing and Allied Health Healthcare Professionals Program, ARPA-24-110-349.
B.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-98058
Supplemental Court Guardianship (1250):
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from the unassigned fund balance for the Supplemental Court Guardianship fund in the amount of $4,000.00 to fund legal services expenses.
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from the unassigned fund balance for the Supplemental Court Guardianship fund in the amount of $4,000.00 to fund legal services expenses.
26.
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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 CONTRACT(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.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-98180
A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3 between HC and L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the "Mile 10 Project from Mile 6 to FM 1015" to include the ROW Map and 105 Easement Parcels increasing the original cost by $235,400.00.
B. Pursuant to Article 8 of the agreement (C-17-204-10-30), requesting authority for L&G Consulting Engineers, LLC to engage subcontractor R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC.
B. Pursuant to Article 8 of the agreement (C-17-204-10-30), requesting authority for L&G Consulting Engineers, LLC to engage subcontractor R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC.
2.
AI-98127
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 with an estimated cost of $64,999.45 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the "[ARPA-24-121-358] Professional Engineering Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Wellness, Activity and Community Center" (C-24-0211-07-09) agreement for construction material testing services.
3.
AI-98070
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 "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 1" (RFP 24-0315-12-27-03).
B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor _________ to finalize an agreement for "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 1".
| Evaluated Vendors | Lone Star Ambulance, Inc. | Med Care EMS | Skyline Emergency Medical Services Inc. |
| Evaluator 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Evaluator 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Evaluator 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Score | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Rank |
B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor _________ to finalize an agreement for "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 1".
4.
AI-98143
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for "On-Call Professional Surveying Services"
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _______ for "On-Call Professional Surveying Services" located in Precinct No.1
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for "On-Call Professional Surveying Services"
| Evaluated Firms | KCI Technologies, Inc. | Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. | Rio Delta Engineering |
| Evaluator No. 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Evaluator No. 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Evaluator No. 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| RANK | |||
| *Scoring & Evaluation Completed by Pct.1 | |||
B.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-98067
Requesting approval to award job order contractor SKO Elite Repair, LLC through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract No. 24010402), for the "Citizen's Collection Site Restroom Expansion and Guard House Improvements Project," in the amount of $66,918.59 (fee includes bonds), with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bond.
C.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-98072
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 "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 3" (RFP 24-0396-12-27-03).
B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor ___________to finalize an agreement for "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 3".
| Evaluated Vendors | Lone Star Ambulance, Inc. | Skyline Emergency Medical Services Inc. |
| Evaluator 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Evaluator 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Evaluator 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Score | 6 | 3 |
| Rank |
B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor ___________to finalize an agreement for "Emergency Ambulance Services for Precinct No. 3".
2.
AI-98104
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 9 from REIM Construction Inc. for the "Construction of Mile 3 N Rd Project (From Gill to FM 492)" (C-20-294-02-23) for a total project decrease of $256,426.74, as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
D.
IT Department
1.
AI-98054
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 the "Sole Source Declaration" for Tyler Technologies, Inc., for software maintenance and support to be utilized by HC IT Department, with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Odyssey Software (Enterprise Justice) Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement renewal (Proforma No. 109608) with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the total amount of $533,893.46
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for Tyler Technologies, Inc., for software maintenance and support to be utilized by HC IT Department, with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Odyssey Software (Enterprise Justice) Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement renewal (Proforma No. 109608) with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the total amount of $533,893.46
2.
AI-98103
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software subscription renewal agreement through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-4877), with Insight Public Sector Inc., in the total amount of $117,256.00
3.
AI-98129
Requesting approval to purchase Dell Vxrail VP-760 and enter into a five (5) year Vmware VCF (Cloud Foundations) Subscription Agreement through HC's membership with DIR (Cooperative Contract DIR-TSO-3763 and DIR-CPO-5030), from Insight Public Sector, in the total amount of $1,417,004.60
E.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-98023
Requesting approval to award contract to Ric Brown Family Funeral Home, Inc., the qualified lowest responsive bidder, for "Dead Body Pickup and Transport Services" (C-24-0320-01-28).
F.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-98158
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7)(A) Items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies;
B. Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for Skopenow, Inc., for any and all patented products to be utilized by Sheriff's Office with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting authority to purchase Skopenow Enterprise Platform Software from Skopenow, Inc. for the total amount of $41,720.00
B. Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for Skopenow, Inc., for any and all patented products to be utilized by Sheriff's Office with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting authority to purchase Skopenow Enterprise Platform Software from Skopenow, Inc. for the total amount of $41,720.00
2.
AI-98126
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Amstar, Inc., through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract# 660-21), for the "HVAC Thermostat and Other Repairs for the Willacy County Detention Facility" in the amount of $136,249.00 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
G.
Co. Wide
1.
AI-98052
Requesting approval to award contract to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., the qualified sole responsive bidder, for "SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services" (C-24-0399-01-28).
27.
Executive Office:
A.
Presentation for discussion and possible action of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
B.
AI-98033
Discussion, consideration and possible action to assign any and all floodway easements/rights of way to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 in connection to floodway easements/rights of way on land owned by Alicia Lucia Salinas, and authorize execution of the same by the County Judge, subject to final legal review.
C.
AI-98163
Discussion, consideration and possible action on Resolution in opposition to Texas House Bill 1683.
28.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
C.
AI-98106
County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-77109, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas
D.
AI-98045
EEOC Chg. No. 451-2024-04204; Francisco Sanchez v County of Hidalgo, Texas
E.
AI-98050
EEOC Charge. No. 451-2024-05431; J. Tijerina v. County
F.
AI-98098
Claim of Marisol Cantu Salinas
29.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
30.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-98108
Authority for the County Judge to execute the Settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Kroger in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al; Cause No. 2018-77109; MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas
D.
AI-98046
EEOC Chg. No. 451-2024-04204; Francisco Sanchez v County of Hidalgo, Texas
E.
AI-98051
EEOC Charge. No. 451-2024-05431; J. Tijerina v. County
F.
AI-98099
Claim of Marisol Cantu Salinas
31.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
32.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
33.
Adjourn
