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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2025
10:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor,  Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.

1.
AI-100060
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
2.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-100061
Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-100172
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas TIRZ #1 2020-2021 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $97,977.71 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas TIRZ #1 2021-2022 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $116,154.20 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas TIRZ #1 2022-2023 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $123,654.78 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
 
C.
AI-100279
Approval to release the County's Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit, and Management Letter for the year ended December 31, 2024. 
 
3.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-100202
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
B.
AI-100224
1.  Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. RBR No. 6 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (RBR Development & Inv., LLC.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Skinner Road)
Release of Letter of Credit No. 2100195290 $126,000.00 for (36) OSSF'S & $12,000.00 (3) fire hydrants.Total:$138,000.00
b. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ & Mile 11 Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. S.A. Dominguez Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Adriana Dominguez) (Gwin Road & Ramseyer Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
d. La Pamorana Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Daniel Garza) (Rogers Road & Hoehn Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (F.M. 490 & Expr. 281)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
 
C.
AI-100270
1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description:  The West 165 feet of block 157 La Blanca B Subdivision (F.M. 493 & Mile 15 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline north of Mile 15 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Mile 15 North Road. 

 b. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description:  .36 acres out of Lot 29 Delta Orchards Co. Unit #1 (Valverde Road & Benito Ramirez Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline north of Benito Ramirez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road. 

c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description:  Lots 7 & 10 Blk. 87 Mo-Tex land & Irrigation co. (Engleman Road & Mile 20 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline west of Engleman Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring on Engleman Road. 

d. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description:  Farm tract 3028 Capisallo District Subdivision Proposed Baseline Acres #2 Subdivision (Baseline Road & Mile 11 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline west of Baseline Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8" waterline running west approximately 500 feet along the north side of Mile 11 ½ North Road.

e. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description:  Lot 4 Hill Halbert Tract Proposed Lavenia Crossing Subdivision (Dillon Road & Mile 15 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline, southeast corner of Dillon Road and Mile 15 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way:
One 8" water line with a 16" PVC casing boring Dillon Road.
One 8" water line with a 16" PVC casing boring Mile 15 North Road.
One 8" water line with a 16" PVC casing boring Curve Road.

f. Applicant: JJ Directional Drilling LLC.- Jesus Rodriguez
Legal Description: 11.39-acre tract 99 out of Del Tule & Irrigation District Subdivision(FM 3250 & Floral Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline north of Floral Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Floral Road. 

g. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MSSN.05.0010-1 –Pct. 3
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way:
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Dallas Circle, Luci Drive, Pam Drive, Sue Ellen Drive, and Ellis Drive on South Fork Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Austin Circle on Basham #30 Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Seitz Road on Nick Doffing Subdivision No. 1.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Amber Street on Brittany Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Norma Drive, Jade Drive, Ruby Drive, and Diamond Drive on Mesquite View Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Vanessa Drive on Acevedo No. 10 Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Myra Drive on Basham No. 42 Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along the west side of Doffing Road, approximately ¼ north of Mile 7 North Road.

h. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MSSN.05.019-2 –Pct. 3
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way:
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Valencia Avenue, Ken Street, Margaret Drive, Valencia Avenue, and Delissa Drive on Basham No. 4 Subdivision and Kenwood Estates Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Limon Drive, California Street, Lima Lane, and Naranja Drive on La Homa Groves Unit 3 Subdivision & 5 Mile Heights Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Regina Drive and Justin Street on Regina Terrace Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½" is to be installed along Barney Grove Drive and Justin Street on Barney Groves Subdivision.
 
4.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-100278
Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
5.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-100228
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,637,857.88 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from:
07/17/2025 - 07/23/2025 $539,204.27
07/24/2025 - 07/30/2025 $997,004.06
07/31/2025 $101,649.55
Total $1,637,857.88
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
3. Approval to make payment to AETNA Insurance Company in relation to administrative and stop loss fees (invoice J2547296) for the month of August 2025 in the amount of $304,102.62 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
 
6.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-100171
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. A1600.03.000.0091.00 CORELOGIC $4,740.88
2. C1283.99.000.0001.00 ERC TRANSPORT LLC $3,643.80
3. E3310.99.000.0001.00 AGUSTIN GUZMAN $2,740.19
4. E4361.02.000.0123.00 MORTGAGE CONNECT OF TEXAS LLC PNC MORTGAGE CONNECT $3,540.00
5. L0250.99.044.0001.05 RIO FRESH $4,000.00
6. L1400.00.002.0010.00 DAVID MARTINEZ VILMA MARTINEZ  $3,587.71
7. P2330.99.000.0001.00 RYAN LLC PAYING FOR EXTENET SYSTEMS $5,568.77
 
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-100244
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $400.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #00522267), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 
 
B.
AI-100183
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $745.00 (Requisition #00521946), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-100180
DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit (BAFFC) for a District Attorney's Civil Litigation employee, in the amount of $125.00 (Requisition #521681), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
8.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-100215
Approval of a policy establishing standards for determining household size, income limits, and occupancy requirements for households that include a pregnant individual, for use in the eligibility determination process under applicable Urban County Program (UCP) grants.
 
B.
AI-100225
Requesting approval to declare and dispose the attached list of surplus fixed assets and clear inventory list.
 
9.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-100173
Crim DA (1100) / DA Pretrial Intervention Prg (1225):
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Assistant District Attorney Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 080-002 0219 Assistant District Attorney IV 07/01 $97,404.00 07/02 $100,813.00 05/12/2025
080-015 0041 $7,910.00 $8,187.00

WIC Adm (1292):
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification & Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 350-001 0138 Clerk II 03/05 $30,244.00 03/06 $31,303.00 07/28/2025
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 350-001 0152 Clerk II 03/04 $29,221.00 03/06 $31,303.00 08/11/2025
 
10.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-100034
1. Authorization and Approval to purchase one (1) new cell phone line addition through the County's membership/participation with Contract DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 with AT&T. (Requisition#522112)
2. Authorization and approval to activate the following cell phone plan. Basic Unlimited Voice, Data with Text Service for one (1) cell phone @ a monthly rate of $40.99.
 
11.
Pct. #1:
 
A.
AI-100274
Ratification of approval authorizing Commissioner David Fuentes to sign any and all additional documents in relation to the Congressional Earmark Community Project Funding FY 2024. 
 
12.
Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-100226
Discussion, review and approval of the Internal Policy of the Solid Waste & Disaster Debris Program set forth by the Office of the Precinct 3 Commissioner, to authorize a "One Day Pass" to mitigate the impact of solid waste during a disaster.
 
B.
AI-100208
Requesting authorization and approval to name a private road for 9-1-1 purposes, as recommended by the Rio Grande Valley Emergency Communication District: Purposed Name "Sunflower" Service Road (SR) is located 4.12 miles North of Farm to Market 2221 (FM2221) on Jara Chinas Road.
 
13.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A.  FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B.  ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-100255
A. In accordance with TLGC 263.151(2) and 263.152(a)(1)(3) requesting authorization to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" as surplus for sale through auction and to remove assets after the auction or dispose of assets if no bids are received.
B. Pursuant to TLGC 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, and General Merchandise.
 
B.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-100301
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
Vendor Name Tasks Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO #
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings 07/31/2025 11330162 $12,599.76 891351
 
C.
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-100236
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Amy Ayala for "Lease of Parcel for Citizens Collection Site – Mercedes Area" (C-22-0421-09-06) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
2.
AI-100176
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 4 from Clore Equipment LLC, for the "Mercedes Gate Stormwater Project" (C-24-0221-11-12), to reflect the 35 calendar days beyond the original contract completion date, as recommended by the Project Engineer, J & R Engineering.
 
D.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-100237
Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorizations (CAEA) in connection with the "[ARPA-24-340-352] - Construction Manager at Risk for McAllen Health Center Improvement Project" (C-24-0312-09-27) from the contracted vendor, RGV Construction, LLC, for a decrease in allowance. 
 
2.
AI-100250
Requesting acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County and NM Contracting, LLC, for the "Precinct No. 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project" (C-25-0064-04-15), to amend the contract amount to $3,540,777.82 
 
3.
AI-100261
Requesting approval of procurement packet with authority to advertise, Recreational Trails Connectivity Project- McAllen Segment 3, including re-advertising, if necessary.
 
4.
AI-100142
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $416,611.93 for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM 1426 - FM907) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-24-0098-08-20 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
 
5.
AI-100276
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 24 in the amount of $166,499.39 for the Pct. 2 Las Milpas Road Project (ARPA-22-122-109) submitted by the contractor, George Olivares, dba Go Underground, LLC (Contract C-22-0094-09-06) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
 
6.
AI-100298
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $47,099.52, as submitted by B2Z Engineering LLC (C-24-0118-10-01) to provide Field Data Collection Activities and Plans Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) needed for the additional work required for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Project (FM1426-FM907)".
 
E.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-100246
Requesting approval to process the following payment applications, submitted by contracted engineer, SAMES, Inc.
Payment Application No. Date P.O. No. Project Name Amount
Payment Application 10 / WA#1 7/25/2025 886756 Liberty Blvd (US 83 to Mile 3) $56,835.43
Payment Application 10 / WA#2 7/25/2025 899709 Liberty Blvd (US 83 to Mile 3) $17,520.00
 
2.
AI-100194
Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion for the "[ARPA-21-123-028] HC Pct. 3 Farm to Market Rd. 2221(FM2221) Stormwater" project along with final payment of $125,966.51, submitted by 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise, as recommended by J & R Engineering, LLC, project engineer.
 
3.
AI-100210
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract (C-22-0308-08-18) between Hidalgo County and Sames, Inc., for Professional Engineering services for "Extension of Shary Road 2 Miles North of SH 10" to extend the termination date of the agreement. 
 
4.
AI-100238
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 7, in the amount of $125,966.51, for the Farm to Market 2221 (FM2221) Stormwater Project ( ARPA-21-123-028), submitted by the contractor 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise. 
 
F.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-100303
Requesting acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment. 
 
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name P.O. Number Invoice Number Invoice Amount
08/01/2025 Betts Esparza Park Brownstone 890238 1136 $8,863.64
08/01/2025 Pct.4 CRC  Brownstone 884786 1134 $9,084.45
08/01/2025 Russell Rd Realignment GDJ Engineering 867303 2025-109 $34,537.40
07/01/2025 South East Park  Millennium Engineers 900107 012529130-1 $12,214.00
 
G.
Auditor's Office:
 
1.
AI-100260
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Subscription Agreement with Columbia Books, Inc. dba Thompson Grants, in the total amount of $2,135.00
 
H.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-100187
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County's old courthouse department's inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged, and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.  
 
2.
AI-100214
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year contract extension with Rochester Armored Car Co., Inc. for "Armored Car Services" (C-22-0366-09-06) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
I.
Constables:
 
1.
AI-100198
Constable Pct. #1:
Requesting a declaration of public purpose to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items to include: backdrops, rulers, pens, cups, note pads, tote bags, magnets, water bottles, keychains, mouse pads, mugs, USB'S, portable chargers, pencils, lapel pins, notebooks, school boxes, wristbands, school pouches, cinch backpacks, challenge coins, Hacky Sacks, deputy badge stickers, lanyards, stress balls, keychains, caps, beverage insulators, composition journal, cell phone stand, travel mugs, leatherette card holders, leatherette mouse pad, koozies, graphic design, personalization and canopy. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
 
2.
AI-100266
Constable Pct. 3 (1100):
Requesting a declaration of public purpose, pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items to include: Star badge stickers, folders, colors, markers, pencil pouches, frisbees, challenge coins, and jump ropes. These items will be used to inform, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
 
J.
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-100221
Requesting approval to enter into a three(3) year subscription agreement for CLEAR Proflex with sole source vendor, Thomson Reuters - West Publishing Corporation, in the total monthly amount of $1,130.00
 
K.
Elections:
 
1.
AI-100217
Requesting approval to enter a one (1) year ArcGIS Desktop Subscription Agreement through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources (Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4699), from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the total amount of $7,235.87
 
L.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-100289
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day contract extension with David Max Castro, R. Ph., MBA for "Registered Pharmacist Services" (C-22-0195-08-09) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
2.
AI-100218
Requesting approval to process the following invoice as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for geotechnical and construction material testing services for the La Mansion Project:
Work Authorization # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
2 895944 25-06-0093 06/30/2025 $8,774.50
 
3.
AI-100290
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3, Sec 52 for the purpose of outreach items in support of the Medical Reserve Corps program, as per attached quote.
 
4.
AI-100181
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3, Sec 52 for the purpose of outreach items in support of the Community and Clinical Health Bridge program, as per attached quote.
 
5.
AI-100268
Requesting approval to process the following payment application submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for BM Benchmark Construction, LLC as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) regarding the Hidalgo Health Clinic.
PO # Application # Date Amount
898830 1 06/30/2025 $56,050.85
 
6.
AI-100271
Requesting approval to process the following payment application submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for RGV Construction, LLC as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) regarding the McAllen Health Clinic. 
PO # Application # Date Amount
895624 1 05/31/2025 $64,409.05
895624 2 06/30/2025 $126,083.14
 
M.
IT Department:
 
1.
AI-100216
Requesting approval to enter into a one(1) year software subscription for Trend Micro Smart Protection Complete Maintenance through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5241), with SHI Government Solutions, INC., in the total amount of $41,141.45
 
N.
J.P.'s:
 
1.
AI-100288
JP Pct. 3, Pl. 2:
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items.
 
O.
Planning Department:
 
1.
AI-100103
Requesting approval to enter a one (1) year ArcGIS Desktop Subscription Agreement through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-4699), from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the total amount of $5,429.41
 
P.
Veterans Office:
 
1.
AI-100184
Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items.
 
Q.
WIC:
 
1.
AI-100199
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Julcar, LLC, for "Lease of Office Space - Lactation Center" (C-21-395-06-15) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.