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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 14, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-100987
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-100988
Fund Information Report
 
3.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-101112
1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
B.
AI-101011
Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
C.
AI-101034
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Maravillas Estates Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Hani, Diora, LLC.) (Mile 1 West & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement Request:$94,500.00 for (63 OSSF'S)

b. Oak Hill Ranch Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Landco) (Mile 20 North Road & FM 88 Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)

c. Stone Oaks Subdivision – Pct. 1 (A & M Construction) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
 
4.
Constable Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-101051
Requesting authorization and approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $100.00 for Deputy Sergeant Romeo Pena, Jr. after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Sergeant Pena paid for medical expense out-of-pocket as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for his current assignments.  
 
5.
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-101066
Request by Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas for the use of Hidalgo County Courthouse Facilities for the Trial Workshop to be held on October 23, 2025 (8am-5pm)
 
B.
AI-100969
Request by Region One Education Service Center for the use of the Hidalgo County Courthouse for the 2026 Regional Mock Trial Competition to be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026
 
C.
AI-100639
Historical Commission (1100):
Requesting approval to purchase one (1) large replacement historical marker from the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $2,500.00 plus $100.00 application fee, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
6.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-101094
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of  $(79,118.20) to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 9/18/2025 thru 9/30/2025:
9/18/2025 - 9/24/2025 $871,095.97
9/25/2025 - 9/30/2025 $(950,214.17)
Total $(79,118.20)
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 J2680626) for the month of October 2025 in the amount of $308,945.31 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-101039
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 09/16/2025 - 09/30/2025 in the amount of $49,448.02 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
AI-101026
Sheriff (1100) / HCSO Auto Theft Task Force (1284):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2026:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Amount Proposed Amount
Remove Clothing Allowance 280-001 0015 Lieutenant $500.00 $0.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0393 Lieutenant $0.00 $500.00
Add Clothing Allowance 280-108 0005 Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00
 
7.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-100993
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT 
1. D3690.98.000.0014.00 DAVID MARTINEZ VILMA MARTINEZ $4,515.29
2. E7240.02.000.0070.00  LIDIA GARCIA $2,584.15
3. L2490.01.002.0001.00 PROSPERITY HEALTH CARE, LLC $3,635.19
4. L3173.02.000.0033.00 MARIA EUGENIA QUEVEDO MONJARAS $6,238.62
5. P9100.99.000.0000.I8 FLEX FLEET RENTAL LLC $2,568.27
6. R1070.00.000.0011.00 VOELSCHOW JOHN & LINDA (PAID BY: HOME TAX SOLUTIONS LLC) $12,439.75
7. T3510.00.000.0077.00 CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES, LLC $3,052.40
8. T4085.00.000.0005.00 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES $2,922.92
 
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-101072
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay the Texas Commission On Fire Protection renewal certifications for Jose O. Alanis, Mentor Cantu, Oscar Lopez, Homero Garza, Liza Aguirre, Roberto Chavez and Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $420.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
 
B.
AI-101075
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay renewal certifications for Deputy Fire Marshal Ricardo Salinas in the amount $120.00 to the Texas Commission On Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
 
C.
AI-101003
DBM (1100):
Requesting approval to pay renewal membership dues in the amount of $100.00 to the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas for Dagoberto Soto Jr., Budget Officer, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Req# 526055
 
D.
AI-100962
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2025-2026 (PRIA) Property Records Industry Association membership dues in the amount of $395.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 for Associate Membership dues for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the combined amount of $445.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
9.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-101001
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of electronic transfers for the period of July 1 to September 30, 2025.
 
B.
AI-100983
Elections Dept HAVA Election Security Transfers In-General Fund (1283):
Approval of 2025 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (1283) in the amount of $10,400.00 to fund the county's cash match portion in relation to the FY 2025 HAVA Election Security grant for the Elections Department.
 
C.
AI-101115
CJD-VAP (1281)/Crim DA (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated and for calendar year 2026:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary/Allowance G/S Proposed Salary/Allowance Effective Date
Step Adjustment (Demotion)/ Create Allowance Slot (Longevity) 080-017 0008 Assistant District Attorney II 03/01 $77,409.00 03/03 $82,922.00 10/06/2025
080-002 A259 $0.00 $5,000.00
 
10.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-101113
Sheriff's Office - D.O.J. (1229):
Requesting approval of appropriation of D.O.J. Funds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the purchase of uniforms for  Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 
 
11.
Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-101059
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 "Rangel" Service Road (SR) is located West of Taylor Road on Mile 6 Road, in the John H. Shary subdivision, in Hidalgo County, Texas. 
 
12.
Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-100961
Discussion, consideration and action pursuant to Art. III, Sec. 52 (a) of the Texas Constitution, regarding the expenditure of County funds related to employee event that will be held on October 30th, 2025, to recognize employees, finding that the event serves a public purpose in increasing employee morale; with authority for the County Treasurer's Office to issue payment for costs associated with the event, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
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.
AI-101092
1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on AI-100947 at the HCCC on 09/30/25.
2. 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 to dispose of assets if no bids are received.
3. Pursuant to TLGC 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment.
 
B.
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-101109
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 1 Projects:
No. Project Name Invoice Date Invoice No. Total Amount Purchase Order No. 
1 Mile 6 WA#6 (M11-M14½) 09/30/2025 11330216 $12,798.60 882106
2 Mile 6 WA#7 (M11-M14½) 09/30/2025 11330217 $253,238.61 899875
3 Mile 6 WA#2 (M14½-SH107) 09/30/2025 11330225 $5,680.00 815794
4 Mile 6 WA#3 (M14½-SH107) 09/30/2025 11330212 $23,190.00 829916
5 Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 09/30/2025 11330226 $19,800.00 860539
6 Mile 10 WA#3 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 09/30/2025 11330218 $78,226.00 886545
7 Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) 09/30/2025 11330213 $2,000.00 868315
8 Mile 1 E WA#2 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) 09/30/2025 11330214 $3,000.00 886869
9 Mile 1 E WA#3 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) 09/30/2025 11330215 $133,044.99 899120
10 Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM 493 to FM 88) 09/30/2025 11330209 $52,211.78 873385
 
2.
AI-101047
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from Clore Equipment, LLC. for "Mercedes Gate Structure Stormwater Project", along with the final payment of $42,041.44, with authority for the Hidalgo County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
C.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-101068
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 2 projects:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice #      Amount  PO#
Nolana Loop Project (WA#4) 09/30/25 11330200 $3,717.04 881797
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) 09/30/25 11330210 $10,007.68 795673
SH107/Bus281 Rd. & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#4) 09/30/25 11330211 $1,433.11 888077
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) 09/30/25 11330219 $1,200.00 853336
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) 09/30/25 11330220 $753.19 853337
 
2.
AI-101116
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $127,053.00 for Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project McAllen Segment 1 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, RBM Contractors, LLC (Contract C-25-0169-05-13) and reviewed by the Project Manager, Julian Ibarra.
 
3.
AI-101132
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $109,904.26 for Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project Mission Segment 2 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, RBM Contractors, LLC (Contract C-25-0063-04-01) and reviewed by the Project Manager, Julian Ibarra.
 
4.
AI-100860
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $516,520.16 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-101086
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $182,449.40 for the Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project McAllen Segment 2 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, Synergy Development & Construction, LLC (Contract C-24-0217-08-20) and reviewed by the Project Manager, David Rivera.
 
D.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-101081
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 3 from 8/A Builders, LLC, for the "[ARPA-23-123-328] Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Mansion Linear Park Trail" (Project No. 24-0162), for an extension of additional days, as recommended by the Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
 
2.
AI-101079
Requesting approval to process the following project invoices, submitted by a contracted engineer and/or contractor:
Invoice Number Invoice Date PO Number Project Name Vendor Name Total Amount 
11330202 9/30/2025 872310 Liberty Rd Project WA#5 L&G Consulting Engineering $9,450.00
11330221 9/30/2025 868501 Veterans Blvd. WA#3 L&G Consulting Engineering $2,656.66
11330201 9/30/2025 735526 Liberty Rd Project WA#3 L&G Consulting Engineering $8,400.00
 
3.
AI-101058
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoices for authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor: 
Project Name Invoice No. & Date Vendor Name P.O. No. Amount
El Paraiso Project 2025-157 / 9-30-2025 ERO 900101 $5,445.00
El Paraiso Project 1156 / 10-1-2025 Brownstone 899444 $9,141.68
 
4.
AI-101015
A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on AI-100950 at the HCCC on 9/30/25 regarding Payment Application No. 12 to SAMES, Inc. 
B. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $66,302.41 for the Liberty Blvd. Project (U.S. 83 to Mile 3), submitted by the project engineer SAMES, INC.
 
E.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-101120
Requesting acceptance and approval of the project invoices listed below for processing and payment. 
 
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name Invoice Number P.O. Number ARPA Project Number Invoice Amount
09/26/2025 Landrill Gas Monitoring  APTIM 684570-RI-00631 895386 N/A $11,256.45
10/01/2025 Betts Esparza Park Brownstone 1153 890238 N/A $8,863.64
10/01/2025 Pct.4 CRC Brownstone 1155 884786 N/A $4,542.23
10/01/2025 Russell Rd Realign GDJ Engineering 2025-156 867303 N/A $19,519.20
09/30/2025 Mile 5 Project WA#2 L&G Consulting Engineering 11330203 808447 N/A $617.71
09/30/2025 FM1925 WA#3 L&G Consulting Engineering 11330206 868045 N/A $1,500.00
09/30/2025 FM1925 WA#2 L&G Consulting Engineering 11330207 854100 N/A $1,033.45
09/30/2025 FM1925 WA#4 L&G Consulting Engineering 11330204 902223 N/A $9,408.00
09/10/2025 Trenton Roadway Improvements Tedsi 203239 859188 N/A $12,274.04
10/02/2025 J-01 SW Project Tedsi 203251 875089 23-124-346 $1,388.72
 
2.
AI-101073
Requesting authority to ratify agenda item 100913 approved on 09/30/2025 at Commissioners' Court to reflect the correct project name.
 
3.
AI-101071
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 904374, for the On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing with Raba Kistner, Inc., in the total amount of $10,455.20
 
4.
AI-101016
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC, for the "J-01 Stormwater Management Project" (C-24-0337-10-29) to reflect an additional 120 calendar days beyond the original contract completion date, as recommended by the Engineering firm TEDSI Infrastructure Group.
 
F.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-101062
New Courthouse:
Requesting approval of the following invoices with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Period PO#
Consor Engineers, LLC 9/9/25 D210905TX.02-6 $30,023.00 4/1-8/31/25 853655
 
2.
AI-101023
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 09/30/2025 11330223 $12,599.76 891351
 
3.
AI-101005
Discussion, consideration and approval of payment of invoice (received on 9/25/25) for services submitted by HDR Architecture, Inc., for the New Courthouse Project and acknowledging that written notice was provided after the maximum amount of services was exceeded, as per Amendment 25, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Invoice No. Amount Invoice Period
1160058972 $87,133.61 March 2025
 
G.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-101054
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Pavement Markings, Inc. for "Striping of County Roads, Parking Lots & Misc. Buildings" (C-23-0272-10-17) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
2.
AI-101002
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Arguindegui Oil Co. II LTD for "Bulk Gasoline-On-Off Highway Diesel Fuel & Other Related Miscellaneous Products" (C-23-0306-10-17) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
H.
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-101108
Requesting approval to enter into a thirty-six (36) month software license agreement for five (5) user licenses with automatic one (1) year renewals for HotDocs Classic Desktop with sole sourced vendor, HotDocs Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitratech Holdings, Inc. in the total amount of $5,500 for the first year, $6,050.00 for the second year and $6,655.00 for the third year.
 
I.
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-101087
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair, LLC. for "Traffic Deck Coating Improvements for Courthouse Judges Parking Ramp," along with the final payment of $76,432.82, with authority for the Hidalgo County Facility Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
2.
AI-101088
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair, LLC for the "10th St. Safety Building Rehabilitation and HVAC Repairs" project, along with final payment of $215,224.99, with authority for the County Judge and Hidalgo County Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
 
3.
AI-101037
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $104,742.95 through PO# 900764 for EB Merit Construction regarding the Juvenile Mental Health Facility Project; with authority for the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
 
J.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-101097
Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Commercial Security Agreement with automatic renewals for Security Monitoring Services for HC Elsa Health Clinic with Alan Yoder Enterprises dba Superior Alarms in the total amount of $35.00 monthly and a onetime fee of $2,230.00
 
2.
AI-101099
Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Commercial Security Agreement with automatic renewals for Security Monitoring Services for HC Health Central Office with Alan Yoder Enterprises dba Superior Alarms in the total amount of $40.00 monthly and a onetime fee of $510.00
 
3.
AI-101030
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year team plan for two (2) channels subscription with Buffer, Inc., in the total amount of $240.00
 
4.
AI-101021
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with H-E-B Rxtra Advantage for "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" (C-23-0214-08-22) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
5.
AI-101006
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 25-08-0107 08/31/2025 $3,298.00
 
6.
AI-101012
Requesting approval to process the following payment applications 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 Amount
895624 3 07/31/2025 $91,789.57
895624 4 08/31/2025 $166,553.05
 
7.
AI-101049
Requesting approval to process the following invoice as submitted by Brownstone Consultants for construction project management services in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic Project.
Work Authorization No. PO No. Invoice No. Invoice Date Amount
2 900089 1156 10/01/2025 $6,095.12
 
8.
AI-100989
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151. (1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove the assets from Hidalgo County Health and Human Services inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in Exhibit "A" due to the items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
 
K.
HIDTA - Task Force:
 
1.
AI-101063
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription for Microsoft services, with PC Connection, Inc. dba GovConnection, Inc., in the total amount of $5,774.12
 
L.
Human Resources:
 
1.
AI-101111
Requesting approval to renew the one (1) year software license agreement (C-24-0381-10-29) with KnowledgeCity, Inc., in the total amount of $2,357.05 
 
M.
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-101069
Requesting authority to exercise the second one (1) year contract extension with Sobia Nasir, MD PA for "Professional Physicians Services for HCSO New Hires" (C22-0395-10-18) under the same rates, terms and conditions. 
 
2.
AI-101017
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC for "Lobby/Intake Kiosks & Deposit/Release Services" (C-24-0207-10-29) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
N.
Veterans Office:
 
1.
AI-101035
Requesting authorization to use the CitiBank Corporate Card for expenditures on refreshments and related expenses for the 2025 HCVS Veterans Claims Summit.