Resolution in Memory of Precinct 2 Resident, Juan Jose Maldonado.

Requesting Approval of Proclamation Declaring March 2025 as Women's History Month

Requesting Approval of Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Social Work Month

Discussion, consideration, and action on a Resolution approving the Financing by the Public Finance Authority of Educational Facilities located within Hidalgo County, Texas.

Authorization and approval to accept the General Land Office Community Development Block Grant, Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Program, Non-Research and Development Mitigation Funding (CDBG-MIT) grant award not to exceed $100,000.00. Grant period March 4, 2025, to March 31, 2028, with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, sign required documents.

Ratification of Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen, TX by and through the Texas A&M Task Force 3 Urban Search and Rescue Team to provide county-owned equipment for training purposes.

2025 Hidalgo County Investment Policy

DA's Office - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY 2026-2027 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the period of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027.
2. Requesting approval of Resolution designating the County Judge as the "Authorized Official" and for a Commissioner to sign said document.
3. Requesting approval of Statement Supporting Submission of the Application document and for the County Judge to sign it.

FBI Task Force Officer (1281):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for FY 2025 (3/4/25-9/30/25).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions. 
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified  by the County Auditor for the FY2025 FBI and Hidalgo County District Attorney's  Office MOU in the amount of $21,740.50 and appropriation of the same. 
4. Authorization and approval to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from 03/04/2025 - 9/30/25 to FBI TFO assigned from Hidalgo County DA's Office, Employee #195804.

Presentation and discussion of the 2024 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with and adherence to Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Sheriff's Office - ALPR MOU HCSO & TXDOT:
Approval of MOU between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Texas Department of Transportation regarding permission to install LPR on TXDOT right-of-way. 

Presentation and discussion of 2024 Racial Profiling Report by Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.

1.  Approval of a Resolution between Hidalgo County and TXDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) for participation in the Scofflaw Program. 
2.  Approval to renew Interlocal Agreement with TXDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) for flagging of Texas Motor Vehicle Registration Records for the purposes of containing the Scofflaw Program. 

Public Defender (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:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 7	085-003	0026	Public Defender III	17

DA Civil Litigation (1100):
1. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Amount	Proposed Amount
Decreasing Auto Allowance	080-013	0009	Attorney IV	$8,000.00	$900.00
Removing Supplemental Allowance				$5,000.00	$0.00
Increasing Auto Allowance	080-013	0001	Attorney V	$900.00	$8,000.00
Adding Supplemental				$0.00	$5,000.00

2. 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 5	080-013	0009	Attorney IV	07

Requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Engineering Services with Millennium Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $27,591.85, utilizing CDBG FY37 (2024) Progreso Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No.1

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 Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2024 City of La Villa Street Improvement Funds.
            

Professional Service Firm	Grade	Ranked
FULCRUM CONSULTING SERVICES	93.66%
TRIMAD CONSULTANTS, LLC.	92.66%
RIO DELTA ENGINEERING	88.00%

 
3. Discussion, consideration and action requesting authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of      Fulcrum Consulting Services   for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2024 City of La Villa Street Improvement Project.

"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295", the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Longhorn Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $130,276.10 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 36-37 (2023-2024) Penitas Street Improvement Funds.

1. Requesting approval to accept the NACCHO Wastewater grant contract #2025-012801 with a contract term of February 03, 2025 through July 31, 2025 and for County Judge to sign the grant agreement and related documents.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor in the amount of $20,000.00 and to appropriate the same.

Requesting approval to submit the renewal grant application for the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion program in the amount of $295,042.00 for FY 26 and 27

1.   Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the submission of the  Storm Water Management Program Template for Phase II (Small) Level 1 and 2 MS4s to meet TCEQ requirements.
2.   Authorization for the County Judge to sign necessary documents.
3.   Authorization for the County Treasurer to issue a check in the amount of $400 for the TCEQ permit fee, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $10.00 as a result of clerical error pertaining to health services.  

Discussion/Approval of Head Start Teacher of the Year

Discussion/Approval of Donna ISD Proposal

Discussion/Approval of Change in Scope

Discussion/Approval of Program Year 2025-2026 Income and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Raptor Emergency Management/Visitor Safe System through Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Buyboard Awarded Vendor Raptor Technologies, LLC (Contract #759-25)

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Two (2) Vehicles (Cargo Vans) through Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TSBA) Buyboard's Awarded Vendor (Contract #724-23), Caldwell Country (Including TASB Administrative Fees

Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Office Furniture through Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Buyboard Awarded Vendor, Coastal Office Solutions, Inc. (Contract #667-22)

Request Approval for Application and Certification for Payment in the Amount of $438,711.10 submitted by NM Contracting, LLC, Prusuant to Action Taken by Commissioners Court on 12.19.23 (AI-93648) for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms, as Certified by Project Architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc.

1. Discussion on Election Updates
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting Polling Locations for the May 3, 2025 Special Elections for Emergency Service District #5 and Emergency Service District #6.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval of Election Day Polling Locations for the May 3, 2025 Special Elections for Emergency Service District #5 and Emergency Service District #6.

1. PIPELINE PERMITS 
a. Applicant: Saenz Brothers Construction LLC.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 48" HP storm sewer line crossing via open cut Benito Ramirez Road, Davis Road, Ramseyer Road, and Cesar Chavez Road. 

b. Applicant: Synergy Development & Construction LLC
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 18" RCP storm sewer line crossing via open cut Benito Ramirez Road.  Proposed RBR No. 6 Subdivision

1. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. GGG Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Guadalupe Jr. Quintanilla) (Richardson Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into a detention pond with a bleeder line discharging into an existing TxDot system.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S will be installed at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Richardson Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,800.00 for (Fire hydrant)

b. Rosewood Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Evergreen L&P, LLC.) (Roosevelt Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 28 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
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, Rural area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Roosevelt Road and 2 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $42,000.00 for (28 OSSF'S)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $13,000.00 for (4 Fire hydrants)

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

b. DG Llano Grande Subdivision- Pct. 1 (The Overland Group) (F.M. 1015 & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at the building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road and F.M. 1015 are paved.

c. Huerta Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Iglesia Pentecostes, El Shaddai) (F.M. 493 & Mile 17 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into F.M. 493 Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed and (1) OSSF exists.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 493 is paved.

d. Oso Grande Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oso Grande Dev., LTD.) (Villa Fernandez Road & Letty Lane)
No. of Lots: 51 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: 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 Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Villa Fernandez Road and 3 internal streets are paved.

e. Cesar Village Subdivision- Pct. 4 (LG Homeland Dev.) (Cesar Chavez Road & Wisconsin Road)
No. of Lots: 73 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: 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, Cesar Chavez Road and 4 internal streets are paved.

f. Milanos Estates Phase III Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, L.P.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road)
No. of Lots: 102 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:8
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided on the existing drain ditch.  
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, 5 internal streets are paved.

g. El Encantado Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development) (Hutto Road & Sioux Road)
No. of Lots: 236 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:35
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by the 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, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Hutto Road and 9 internal streets are paved.

Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No.13A  associated with the Mile 1 East Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-524) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.

Appointment of new board member to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors for a two-year term - Pct. #4

Presentation of FY24 4th Quarter Financial Reports

Approval to update the Texas Department of Emergency Management Designation of Subrecipient Agent Form, Account Approval & Subrecipient Agreement for TDEM-Administered Grant Awards for FY 2025 and for the County Judge to sign all appropriate documentation.

2024 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund - Leases (Various Departments):
1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund lease expenditures.
2. Approval of 2024 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund lease expenditures.
3. Approval of 2024 transfers to fund lease expenditures.

Requesting approval to amend the budget for the McColl Buildiing Retrofits Project (ARPA-21-125-015).

County Clerk Records Management (1237): Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from the Co. Clerk Records Management Fund (1237) Unassigned Fund Balance in the amount of $71,000.00 to cover new GovOS contract for the remainder of the year.

Elections Contract §31.100 (1100): 
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $143,002.40 to fund the purchase of the vehicle.

Approval of 2024 Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various Capital Projects and appropriation of the same.

Pct. 1 Rd Maint (1200):
A. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $612,619.81 from Drainage District in 2025.
B. Requesting approval of Appropriation of funds from reimbursement from Drainage District in the amount of $612,619.81 in 2025.

Pct.4 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of appropriation of funds from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance for Pct. 4 Road Maintenance in the amount of $188,151.90 to fund operating expenses.

Discussion, consideration and action to ratify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) by and through Valley Metro for bus circulator services around Courthouse square

Library System:
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 Amigos Library Services Inc., for any and all patented products to be utilized by HC Libraries with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC; 
C. Requesting authority to enter into a six (6) month service agreement for Courier Services with Amigos Library Services Inc., in the total amount of $11,255.00 

A. Requesting approval of the final negotiated AIA Document (B-101-2017) Standard Form of Agreement between Hidalgo County and CG5 Architect, LLC, in connection with the "Precinct No.3 Wellness Center" project.
B. Pursuant to Article 1.1.11 of the AIA Document (B-101-2017) Standard Form of Agreement with CG5 Architect, LLC, requesting authority to engage subcontractors, VME Engineering, LLC, CHLH Engineering, LLC.

Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of Alton to assist one another in multiple projects with equipment, materials, and manpower. 

Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and City of La Joya to assist one another in multiple projects with equipment, materials, and manpower. 

A. Pursuant to Article 14 of the agreement (C-23-0092-05-30) requesting authority for Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to engage subcontractor, Raba Kistner, Inc. 
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Work Authorization No.2 (C-23-0092-05-30) between Hidalgo County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for the "Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)" to amend fee schedule to address additional Sub Consultant Environmental Services, in the amount of $12,137.00

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3 (C-15-110-03-31) between Hidalgo County and L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to include Value Engineering, PS&E resubmittal and project management for the FM 1925 project (from 1,500 ft West of 10th Street to McColl Road), in the amount of $65,927.43

A. Requesting exemption under TLGC 262.024(a)(4) a personal or professional service;
B. Acceptance and approval of the Consulting Services Agreement for GIS consultation and technical support, with Luis Tijerina, dba C.S.S Computer Service and Sales, in the total amount of $26,400.00 annually. 

Requesting approval to purchase security cameras for El Paraiso CRC/Health Clinic through HC's Membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 230105) from Telepro Communications, in the total amount of $86,630.80

Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license renewal agreement for Managed Detection and Response Services through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5241), from SHI Government Solutions, Inc., in the total amount of $313,097.00

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 Data Business Equipment, Inc., for any and all patented products to be utilized by HC Tax Office with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC; 
C. Requesting authority to enter into a one (1) year agreement with automatic one (1) year renewals for "Annual Maintenance Services" with Data Business Equipment Inc., in the total amount of $3,900.00 annually.

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 SSD International 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 Weapon Ammunition Equipment from SSD International Inc., in the total amount of $54,695.00

Requesting approval to purchase law enforcement uniforms through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 670-22) from Galls LLC, in the total amount of $54,652.60

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)(A) for an item that can only be obtained from one source, including (A) items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights and secret processes or monopolies;
B. Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for GovOS Inc. for the purchase of "Cloud – Land Records Management" to be utilized by HC, 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 five (5) year Land Records Management Agreement, between HC Clerk's Office and GovOS, Inc. in the total amount of $3,104,169.79

Requesting approval to award contract to Ygriega Environmental Services, LLC, the qualified sole responsive bidder, for "Hauling Services for all Road Materials (Excluding Hot Mix)" (C-25-0013-03-04).

C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al.

Claim of Jose Agustin Reyes

Claim of Anayeli Blanco 

C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al.

Claim of Jose Agustin Reyes

Claim of Anayeli Blanco