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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-100693
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-100695
Fund Information Report
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-100826
- Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
- Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
B.
AI-100830
1. Preliminary Approval
a. McWes Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T&O Ranch Inv., LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:3
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 1 East Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 East Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
b. Serenity Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Carranza Dev., LLC.) (Cesar Chavez Road & Alberta Road)
No. of Lots: 24 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by onsite detention with a discharge bleeder line to the drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Cesar Chavez Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
c. Hunter's Point Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Red Rock Real Estate Dev. Group, LTD.) (Richardson Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 52 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by onsite detention pond.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's.
Paved: Yes, Richardson Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
d. Sonora Estates Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Cayetano Dev., LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Inspiration Road)
No. of Lots: 218 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:12
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 Alton.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Inspiration Road are paved.5 internal streets to be paved.
a. McWes Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T&O Ranch Inv., LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:3
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 1 East Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 East Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
b. Serenity Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Carranza Dev., LLC.) (Cesar Chavez Road & Alberta Road)
No. of Lots: 24 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by onsite detention with a discharge bleeder line to the drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Cesar Chavez Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
c. Hunter's Point Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Red Rock Real Estate Dev. Group, LTD.) (Richardson Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 52 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by onsite detention pond.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF's.
Paved: Yes, Richardson Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
d. Sonora Estates Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Cayetano Dev., LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Inspiration Road)
No. of Lots: 218 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:12
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 Alton.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Inspiration Road are paved.5 internal streets to be paved.
4.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-100768
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2025 August
5.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-100828
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of
$708,522.17 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 9/04/2025 thru 9/10/2025:
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 9/04/2025 - 9/10/2025 | $708,522.17 |
| Total | $708,522.17 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
6.
Health & Human Services:
A.
AI-100814
- Requesting approval to submit various forms for a Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and DSHS.
- Requesting County Judge to sign the forms requested by DSHS
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-100812
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for 2025-2026 to the American Jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera, Captain Jose Vasquez & Captain Oneida Salinas in the amount of $69.00 each (requisition no. 524771) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for 2025-2026 to the American Jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera, Captain Jose Vasquez & Captain Oneida Salinas in the amount of $69.00 each (requisition no. 524771) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
8.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-100821
Crim DA (1100) / VCLG (1281):
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution as listed below, effective 09/01/2025 and for calendar year 2026:
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution as listed below, effective 09/01/2025 and for calendar year 2026:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||||
| Dept/Prg | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. | Dept/Prg | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist |
| 080-002 | 115 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/01 | 100% | 080-002 | 115 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/01 | 100% |
| 113 | 34.38% | 113 | 0% | ||||||||
| 080-011 | 113 | 0001 | 65.62% | 080-011 | 113 | 0001 | 100% | ||||
9.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-100847
Discussion, consideration and action, in accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules, for the following employee #206199 to be paid out for accrued Compensatory Time, Holiday and Annual Leave time (Employee will be transferred to AutoTheft Task Force - Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Funded Position)
B.
AI-100783
Sheriff's Office - Treasury (1228):
Requesting approval of appropriation of Treasury Funds in the amount of $51,894.53 for the purchase of Surveillance System of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Requesting approval of appropriation of Treasury Funds in the amount of $51,894.53 for the purchase of Surveillance System of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
10.
IT Department:
A.
AI-100875
Authorization and approval to purchase wireless service plans, through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Elections Department | 80 | New Data Service |
11.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-100840
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with MLG Protection Services for "Security Guard Services" (C-23-0108-09-26) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-100851
Requesting approval to process payment for the following invoices as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center (ARPA-24-121-358);
| Contract No. | Invoice No. | PO No. | Invoice Amount |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#1 | 10121 | 884169 | $25,023.27 |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#2 | 10122 | 894671 | $9,749.92 |
2.
AI-100849
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 10 in the amount of $466,824.34 for services rendered in connection with the Pct.1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC.
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-100799
Requesting approval to process the following Invoice No. 30099, in the amount of $17,296.98, submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Hike & Bike Trail.
2.
AI-100820
Requesting approval to process the following invoices, 2022.05.10, in the amount of $4,204.34, and 2022.05.11, in the amount of $465.00, submitted by project architect, ROFA, for Improvements of various Parks for Hidalgo County Precinct 3.
3.
AI-100823
Requesting approval to process the following Payment Application No. 18, in the amount of $126,044.48 (Precinct 3 - CRC percentage), submitted by the project contractor, NM Contracting, LLC, for the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Project.
D.
Constables:
1.
AI-100844
Constable Prct. #3:
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151. (1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in Exhibit "A" due to the item deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151. (1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in Exhibit "A" due to the item deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
E.
Emergency Management:
1.
AI-100729
Requesting approval of Amendment No.1 to the Contract (C-24-0285-09-17) between HC and SAMES, Inc., for "[ARPA-24-115-356] Surveying Services - Hidalgo County Remote Operations Centers" to extend the termination date of the agreement.
F.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-100790
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Caso Law Firm, PLLC for "Legal Services" (C-22-0527-10-18) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
2.
AI-100663
Historical Commission (1100):
Ratification of Purchase Order No. 903279 for Abandoned Atlas Micro-Documentary proposal (San Juan Hotel), under the Hidalgo County Historic Preservation Program, as authorized under Chapter 318 "Historic Preservation by Counties" of the Texas Local Government Code, from Prairie Nation Creative, LLC. in the total amount of $7,500.00.
Ratification of Purchase Order No. 903279 for Abandoned Atlas Micro-Documentary proposal (San Juan Hotel), under the Hidalgo County Historic Preservation Program, as authorized under Chapter 318 "Historic Preservation by Counties" of the Texas Local Government Code, from Prairie Nation Creative, LLC. in the total amount of $7,500.00.
G.
Fire Marshal:
1.
AI-100854
Requesting approval to purchase the CodePal Toolkit Software Solutions from the sole sourced vendor Sybatech, Inc. dba Codepal , in the total amount of $5,725.00
H.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-100855
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 No. | PO No. | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 895944 | 25-07-0111 | 07/31/2025 | $838.50 |
2.
AI-100704
Requesting approval to purchase of Automatic Transfer Switch through HC's membership with Sourcewell Cooperative (Contract No. 09222-CAT) from Holt Texas, LTD dba Holt Power Systems in the total amount of $12,500.00
3.
AI-100841
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 No. | Payment Application No. | Date | Total Amount |
| 895624 | 3 | 07/31/2025 | $99,959.57 |
I.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-100848
Requesting approval to enter into six (6) one (1) year software license agreements with automatic one (1) year renewals with Canva US Inc., in the total amount of $264.99 annually.
J.
IT Department:
1.
AI-100824
Requesting authority to exercise the third one (1) year contract extension with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for "Law Enforcement Records Management Software" (C-22-0496-09-27) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
K.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-100869
Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC, requesting authority to engage subcontractors, Brownstone Consultants, DRG Architects, Latta Tech, and Pathfinder Public Affairs.
2.
AI-100825
Requesting approval to purchase three (3) Adobe Acrobat Pro for Enterprise Subscriptions through HC's membership with Sourcewell (Contract No. 121923-CDW) from CDW Government LLC, in the total amount of $318.00
L.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-100816
Requesting authority to enter into a sixty (60) month Lease and Extended Service Plan Agreement for Teller Cash Recycler Services with automatic one (1) year renewals with sole sourced vendor, Data Business Equipment, Inc., in the monthly amount of $2,919.74
M.
WIC:
1.
AI-100834
Acknowledgment of vendor name change from Kalifa's Western Wear, Inc. to Kalifa Real Estate, LLC in relation to Lease Agreement (C-23-0280-09-19).
2.
AI-100836
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with BIC Development Corp. for "Lease of Office Space – Administration Offices" (C-22-0511-11-01) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.