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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING APRIL 29, 2025 10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
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.
Approval of Awards/Recognitions:
A.
AI-99222
Approval of Proclamation recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and Childhood Depression Awareness Day.
B.
AI-99084
Proclamation recognizing Animal Control Officers for their service to Hidalgo County.
C.
AI-99227
Requesting approval of resolution in support of Hidalgo County, by and through Hidalgo County Precinct 4, submission of application for Step 2 of the Texas Department of Transportation's 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Call for Projects.
6.
Open Forum
7.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-99250
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of an Agreement between Hidalgo County and North American Development Bank.
8.
Economic Development:
A.
AI-99231
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of a proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and Grapefruit Solar LLC.
9.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-99126
HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for ten (10) positions currently being paid by the FY2024 HIDTA Grant, pending the award of the FY2025 HIDTA Grant.
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for ten (10) positions currently being paid by the FY2024 HIDTA Grant, pending the award of the FY2025 HIDTA Grant.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-99229
Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and Budget Appropriation in the amount of $275,000.00 for Year 2025 Salaries & Fringe Benefits (1st & 2nd quarters).
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and Budget Appropriation in the amount of $275,000.00 for Year 2025 Salaries & Fringe Benefits (1st & 2nd quarters).
B.
AI-99185
1. Approval and authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to enter into a MOU with OCDETF Houston/South Texas Strike Force.
2. Approval for the Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign any related documentation.
2. Approval for the Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign any related documentation.
C.
AI-99235
Shooting Range MOU Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts & HCSO
- Approval and Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to enter into a MOU with theTexas Comptrollers of Public Accounts regarding the use/training of the HCSO shooting range.
- Approval and Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to enter into a MOU with theTexas Comptrollers of Public Accounts regarding the use/training of the HCSO shooting range.
D.
AI-99230
Shooting Range MOU McAllen & HCSO
- Approval and Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to enter into a MOU with the City of McAllen regarding the use/training of the HCSO shooting range.
- Approval and Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to enter into a MOU with the City of McAllen regarding the use/training of the HCSO shooting range.
11.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-99123
Constable Pct. 4 CCP59 (1231):
Requesting approval of 2025 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $88,716.41
Requesting approval of 2025 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $88,716.41
12.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
A.
AI-99137
Discussion and approval to execute a dealer deputy agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Payne Imports LLC DBA Payne Pre-Owned Edinburg GDN P152843 & Payne Pre-Owned McAllen, Payne Pre-Owned McColl GDN P133761. Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle registration stickers, license plates and in the application for vehicle titles. This agreement is subject to the Dealer Deputy providing a surety bond in an amount as determined by the County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with applicable law.
13.
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-99180
Crim DA (1100) / DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Discretionary Step 3 | 080-002 | 0174 | Assistant District Attorney II | 03 |
| 080-015 | 0038 | |||
| Discretionary Step 4 | 080-002 | 0109 | Assistant District Attorney III | 05 |
| Discretionary Step 4 | 080-002 | 0196 | Assistant District Attorney III | 05 |
C.
AI-99189
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:
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 4 | 085-003 | 0023 | Public Defender III | 17 |
D.
AI-99205
General Litigation (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 125-006 | 0001 | Legal Assistant III | 10 |
E.
AI-99204
Domestic Relations Office (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 05/05/2025:
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 05/05/2025:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Delete | 095-001 | 0004 | Social Worker (DRO) | 14 |
| Create | 095-001 | 0005 | Case Manager | 10 |
F.
AI-99254
Co. Treasurer - Bail Bond Board (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Amount | Proposed Amount |
| Increase Supplemental Allowance | 150-002 | A003 | Executive Assistant II | $2,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
G.
AI-99251
Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following action, effective 05/25/2025 through 10/31/2025:
Approval of the following action, effective 05/25/2025 through 10/31/2025:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Amount |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 123-005 | 0004 | Director, Field Operations II | $5,000.00 |
H.
AI-99058
Discussion and action to adopt the Background Screening Policy.
14.
Urban County:
A.
AI-99206
Requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co., Inc. the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $422,560.00 utilizing funds from Fiscal Years 36-37 (2023-2024) Edcouch Water/Sewer Improvement Funds.
B.
AI-99210
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant within the Hidalgo County jurisdiction, one (1) applicant in the City of Palmview and one (1) applicant in the City of La Joya under the HOME Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
C.
AI-99207
Requesting approval to enter into a "Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement" with AEP Texas Central Company in the amount of $60,562.49 for the installation of primary poles and street lights within the City of Peñitas. CDBG 2024 Peñitas Street Improvement funds will be utilized for this project.
15.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-99174
1. Requesting approval of the GeneXpert award from the Water Environment Federation in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award is non-monetary and includes equipment and supplies for the Public Health Laboratory to support rapid, on-site detection of viruses in wastewater samples.
2. Requesting approval to authorize Veronica Cuate, Laboratory Manager, as the main point of contact and to sign the shipping document.
2. Requesting approval to authorize Veronica Cuate, Laboratory Manager, as the main point of contact and to sign the shipping document.
B.
AI-99211
1. Discussion and action to remove Jose Gonzalez, as the designated representative for the OSSF Permits & Subdivision approvals.
2. Discussion and action to authorize Alberto Eduardo Flores, to be the designated representative for the OSSF Permits & Subdivision approvals.
3. Approval to submit notice to the State of Texas informing the state of the change in designee.
2. Discussion and action to authorize Alberto Eduardo Flores, to be the designated representative for the OSSF Permits & Subdivision approvals.
3. Approval to submit notice to the State of Texas informing the state of the change in designee.
C.
AI-99135
Requesting approval to submit an application for the Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Texas (CONNECT) pilot program.
D.
AI-99108
Requesting approval to accept the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention/ Obesity and Chronic Disease Strategies grant contract No. HHS001186200001 Amendment No. 4 with a contract term of October 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026 and for County Judge to e-sign the grant agreement and related documents.
E.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-99020
A. Public Hearing at 10:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amended amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for the district's fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 – August 2025) and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
B. Consideration and approval of amending mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the amended from the net patient revenue year 2022 to 2023 of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
C. Consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the amended mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
D. Consideration and approval to assess amended mandatory payment annual rate from net patient revenue year 2022 to year 2023.
B. Consideration and approval of amending mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the amended from the net patient revenue year 2022 to 2023 of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
C. Consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the amended mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
D. Consideration and approval to assess amended mandatory payment annual rate from net patient revenue year 2022 to year 2023.
16.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-99182
The Hidalgo County Head Start Program recognizes the 2024-2025 PreK 3 Teacher of the Year,
Jose Reyes, from Seguin Elementary Head Start - La Joya ISD and PreK 4 Teacher of the Year,
Yvette Solis-Benavides, from Sam Houston Elementary/Head Start - McAllen ISD
B.
AI-99149
Discussion/Approval of the Summer Work Schedule
C.
AI-99150
Discussion/Approval of Texas School Ready Application
D.
AI-99151
Discussion/Approval of Policies and Procedures - Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) Licensing Inspections/Investigations
17.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-99134
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to allow Mr. Edgar Garcia to complete community service hours under the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency.
18.
Elections Department:
A.
AI-99127
- Discussion on Election Updates.
- Approval of the 2025 May Local Entities Elections Service Contracts between Hidalgo County and the following entities:
- City of Sullivan
- Hidalgo County Emergency Services District No. 3
19.
WIC:
A.
AI-99139
Requesting approval to reimburse Ruby J. Ayala, WIC Registered Dietitian, in the amount of $275.00 for a membership to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-99138
WIC ADMIN - Program 001 (1292):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $400,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $400,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
20.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-99160
1. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Oakview No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Encinos Rental Properties, LLC.) (Texan Avenue & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation, and surface runoff will drain into Texan Avenue roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S has been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Texas Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
b. Gwin Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco LTD.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Gwin Road)
No. of Lots: 13 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Gwin Road and Benito Ramirez Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Removed from Edinburg ETJ.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road and Gwin Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $9,600.00 for (Fire hydrants)
c. Baseline Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (1960 Inv., Co., LLC.) (Mile 12 ½ North Road & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 41 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
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: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 ½ North Road and Santa Rita Avenue are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $6,400.00 for (Fire hydrants)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $61,500.00 for (OSSF'S)
d. Maravillas Estates Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Hani Diora LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
No. of Lots: 87 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:25
Filling Stations:8
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, (24) OSSF'S have been installed and (63) OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 West Road, Mile 11 North Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $25,600.00 for (Fire hydrants)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $94,500.00 for (OSSF'S)
2. Final Approval
a. Tovar Espinoza Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cesareo Tovar Sustaita) (Mile 17 North Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
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 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 North Road is paved.
b. Eben-Ezer Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Salvador B. Torres) (Dara Drive & Del Rey West Street)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations: 1
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at the building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, the existing OSSF will be upgraded at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Dara Drive and Del Rey West Road are paved.
c. Oakview No. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Encinos Rental Properties, LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Texan Avenue)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S will be installed at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road is paved.
d. Mata's Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Reynaldo Mata) (Mile 17 ½ North Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 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 Mile 17 ½ North Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Removed from Edinburg ETJ.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 ½ North Road is paved.
e. Owassa Place Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Valley Affordable Housing, LLC.) (Owassa Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 15 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:4
Filling Stations:2
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, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Owassa Road and 1 internal street is paved.
f. Mapache Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mapache Ranches, LTD.) (State HWY 186 & Expressway 281)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into SH 186 Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, State HWY 186 AND 1 internal street are paved.
g. La Villita Estates No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Comarex, LLC.) (Mile 6 North Road & Los Ebanos Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:7
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road and 1 internal street are paved.
a. Oakview No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Encinos Rental Properties, LLC.) (Texan Avenue & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation, and surface runoff will drain into Texan Avenue roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S has been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Texas Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
b. Gwin Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco LTD.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Gwin Road)
No. of Lots: 13 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Gwin Road and Benito Ramirez Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Removed from Edinburg ETJ.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road and Gwin Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $9,600.00 for (Fire hydrants)
c. Baseline Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (1960 Inv., Co., LLC.) (Mile 12 ½ North Road & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 41 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
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: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 ½ North Road and Santa Rita Avenue are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $6,400.00 for (Fire hydrants)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $61,500.00 for (OSSF'S)
d. Maravillas Estates Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Hani Diora LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
No. of Lots: 87 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:25
Filling Stations:8
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, (24) OSSF'S have been installed and (63) OSSF'S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 West Road, Mile 11 North Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $25,600.00 for (Fire hydrants)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $94,500.00 for (OSSF'S)
2. Final Approval
a. Tovar Espinoza Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cesareo Tovar Sustaita) (Mile 17 North Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
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 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 North Road is paved.
b. Eben-Ezer Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Salvador B. Torres) (Dara Drive & Del Rey West Street)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations: 1
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at the building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, the existing OSSF will be upgraded at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Dara Drive and Del Rey West Road are paved.
c. Oakview No. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Encinos Rental Properties, LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Texan Avenue)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S will be installed at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road is paved.
d. Mata's Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Reynaldo Mata) (Mile 17 ½ North Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 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 Mile 17 ½ North Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Removed from Edinburg ETJ.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 ½ North Road is paved.
e. Owassa Place Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Valley Affordable Housing, LLC.) (Owassa Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 15 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:4
Filling Stations:2
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, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Owassa Road and 1 internal street is paved.
f. Mapache Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mapache Ranches, LTD.) (State HWY 186 & Expressway 281)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into SH 186 Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, State HWY 186 AND 1 internal street are paved.
g. La Villita Estates No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Comarex, LLC.) (Mile 6 North Road & Los Ebanos Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:7
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road and 1 internal street are paved.
21.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-99239
Re-Appointment of Board Member to the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Board of Trustees for a two year term, representing Precinct 4.
B.
AI-99201
Discussion, consideration and possible action authorizing Hidalgo County to submit Step 2 application (by invitation) for the TxDOT Transportation Alternatives FY 2025-Call for Projects with authorization for Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign any documentation associated with this submittal.
22.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-99183
Approval to assign funds in 2024 for expenditures related to the projects listed in exhibit A.
B.
AI-99248
Presentation of FY25 1st Quarter Financial Report
C.
AI-99237
Approval to submit a request for funds (Unclaimed Capital Credit) from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as authorized under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, with authority for the County Judge to sign the letter request.
D.
AI-99155
Texas VINE Program (1283):
Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a Service Agreement between SylogistGov, Inc. and Hidalgo County for the period of May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 with authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a Service Agreement between SylogistGov, Inc. and Hidalgo County for the period of May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 with authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
E.
AI-99193
TXDOT - Pct 3 Los Ebanos Road (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Los Ebanos Road (I-2 to Military Parkway) Project, CSJ 0921-02-521, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Los Ebanos Road (I-2 to Military Parkway) Project, CSJ 0921-02-521, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
F.
American Rescue Plan Act:
1.
AI-99216
Requesting approval to amend the budget for the Hidalgo County Wi-Fi Project (ARPA-22-200-076).
G.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-99089
Elections Contract §31.100 (1100):
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $295,730.47 to fund the purchase of furniture for the new Elections Office and Warehouse.
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $295,730.47 to fund the purchase of furniture for the new Elections Office and Warehouse.
2.
AI-99154
Pct.3 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,485,779.86 from the R&B unassigned fund balance for Pct. 3 Road Maintenance programs to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,485,779.86 from the R&B unassigned fund balance for Pct. 3 Road Maintenance programs to fund operating expenditures.
23.
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.
Hidalgo County
1.
AI-99129
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 "Bank Depository Services" (RFP-25-0046-03-05-12);
B. Requesting approval for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor _____________________ to finalize an agreement for "Bank Depository Services".
| Evaluated Vendors | Lone Star National Bank | Texas National Bank | Texas Regional Bank |
| Evaluator No. 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Evaluator No. 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Evaluator No. 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Rank |
B. Requesting approval for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor _____________________ to finalize an agreement for "Bank Depository Services".
B.
Emergency Management
1.
AI-99145
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, SKO Elite Repair, LLC, through HC's membership with TIPS (JOC Contract# 24010402), for the "Emergency Management Office Repairs" project in the amount of $159,813.76 with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-99119
A. Presentation and acceptance of the evaluation committee's recommendation of the responses received, including the committees consideration of the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from the highest ranked responsible respondent, in connection with "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (RFQP No. Rebid-24-0253-03-07-13).
B. Approval to execute the final AIA agreement between Hidalgo County and BM Benchmark Construction, LLC for the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project", (C-24-0253-04-29) with authority to negotiate a (GMP) Guaranteed Maximum Price.
C. Pursuant to Exhibit A of the RFQP Packet, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for the submission requirements of RFQP received.
B. Approval to execute the final AIA agreement between Hidalgo County and BM Benchmark Construction, LLC for the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project", (C-24-0253-04-29) with authority to negotiate a (GMP) Guaranteed Maximum Price.
C. Pursuant to Exhibit A of the RFQP Packet, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for the submission requirements of RFQP received.
D.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-99040
Requesting approval to purchase Rastrac tracking devices and services through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. R210404) with Iron Bow Technologies, LLC in the amount of $50,481.83
E.
Constables
1.
AI-99196
Constables Pct. No. 2:
Requesting approval to purchase a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Police Pursuit Vehicle through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 724-23), from Caldwell Country Chevrolet II, LLC, in the total amount of $54,300.00
Requesting approval to purchase a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Police Pursuit Vehicle through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 724-23), from Caldwell Country Chevrolet II, LLC, in the total amount of $54,300.00
F.
IT Department
1.
AI-99141
Requesting approval to purchase Cisco SMARTnet warranty service for current hardware and software through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (Contract No DIR-CPO-5347), from Insight Public Sector, in the total amount of $105,530.60
G.
Sheriff's Office
1.
AI-99186
Requesting approval to purchase AED Value Package through HC's membership with Omnia Partners (Contract No. 240078-01) from W.W. Grainger, Inc., in the total amount of $57,804.08
2.
AI-99152
Requesting approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between HC Sheriff's Office and HC Health Department, with automatic successive one (1) year renewals, for "Prenatal Health Care Services to Inmates", with authority for HC Sheriff, HC Health & Human Services Director, and HC Judge to sign all required documentation.
24.
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-99190
1. Approval to accept a settlement agreement offer from Home State County Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $3,346.91 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle (Precinct #2).
2. Approval to authorize Mr. Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Release of all Property Damage Claims form to settle an auto accident with Home State County Mutual Insurance Company.
2. Approval to authorize Mr. Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Release of all Property Damage Claims form to settle an auto accident with Home State County Mutual Insurance Company.
C.
AI-99195
Approval to accept a settlement check from GEICO County Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $4,735.99 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle. (Sheriff's Department)
25.
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-99177
Civil Action No. 7:25-CV-177 Estate of Melissa De La Cruz v. Hidalgo County, Texas
D.
AI-99187
Claim of American Electric Power Texas, Inc.
E.
AI-99197
Claim of Gabriela Rosales
26.
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)
27.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-99178
Civil Action No. 7:25-CV-177 Estate of Melissa De La Cruz v. Hidalgo County, Texas
D.
AI-99188
Claim of American Electric Power Texas, Inc.
E.
AI-99198
Claim of Gabriela Rosales
28.
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
29.
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
30.
Adjourn