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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING MARCH 3, 2026 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-102573
Resolution establishing the First Motorcycle Patrol Unit for Hidalgo County - Constable Pct. #4
B.
AI-102549
Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
C.
AI-102552
Requesting Approval of Proclamation Recognizing South Texas Health Systems Children's Hospital 20th year Anniversary.
D.
AI-102505
Requesting approval of Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as Theatre in Our Schools Month.
6.
Open Forum
7.
Emergency Management:
A.
AI-102632
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and County of Hidalgo for the transfer of grant-funded emergency communications (HAM radio) equipment for the Emergency Communications Headquarters Project.
8.
Probate Court #1:
A.
AI-102630
Discussion, consideration and acknowledgment of establishing the Hidalgo County Probate Court Mental Health Services Reimbursement Program for court services provided by Hidalgo County to individuals from other Texas counties.
9.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-102610
District Attorney (1252 & 1256):
Requesting authorization to submit the Amended FY 2025 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Toribio "Terry" Palacios, Hidalgo County District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign.
Requesting authorization to submit the Amended FY 2025 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Toribio "Terry" Palacios, Hidalgo County District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-102467
Sheriff's Office - SB8 Grant Application:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the SB8 Sheriff Immigration Enforcement Grant from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounting.
2. Approval of resolution for the SB8 Sheriff Immigration Enforcement Grant to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
4. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign or e-sign any applicable documentation related grant application.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the SB8 Sheriff Immigration Enforcement Grant from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounting.
2. Approval of resolution for the SB8 Sheriff Immigration Enforcement Grant to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
4. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign or e-sign any applicable documentation related grant application.
B.
AI-102536
Sheriff's Office — RGV 911 Inter-local
1. Authorization and Approval of Inter-local Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and Hidalgo County.
2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign.
1. Authorization and Approval of Inter-local Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and Hidalgo County.
2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign.
C.
AI-102489
Sheriff's Office - De-obligation request Approval to de-obligation for several HCSO grants that are no longer active (as listed):
OPSG FY22 5-1284-421-00-280-047-2-XXX $404.34
OPSG FY23 5-1284-421-00-280-047-3-XXX $48,931.61
LBSP FY24 5-1284-421-00-280-080-4-XXX $121.63
ICE FY25 5-1284-421-00-280-055-5-XXX $10,326.75
DOJ-USMS 5-1284-421-00-280-068-5-XXX $0.02
FBI FY25 5-1284-421-00-280-056-5-XXX $16.082.53
HIDTA DEA 5-1284-421-00-280-107-5-131 $54.68
OPSG FY22 5-1284-421-00-280-047-2-XXX $404.34
OPSG FY23 5-1284-421-00-280-047-3-XXX $48,931.61
LBSP FY24 5-1284-421-00-280-080-4-XXX $121.63
ICE FY25 5-1284-421-00-280-055-5-XXX $10,326.75
DOJ-USMS 5-1284-421-00-280-068-5-XXX $0.02
FBI FY25 5-1284-421-00-280-056-5-XXX $16.082.53
HIDTA DEA 5-1284-421-00-280-107-5-131 $54.68
11.
Constable Pct. #1:
A.
AI-102451
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jose Alejandro Medina as Reserve Deputy Constable by Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
B.
AI-102494
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Sandra Robles Gonzalez as Reserve Deputy Constable by Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
C.
AI-102503
Constable Pct. 1-Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) FY25 (1284):
1. Ratification of the submission, authorization, and approval to apply for FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
2. Approval of Resolution for the FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
1. Ratification of the submission, authorization, and approval to apply for FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
2. Approval of Resolution for the FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
D.
AI-102497
Constable Pct.1 OPSG FY23 Additional Funding Appropriation:
1. Authorization and approval to accept additional funds for OPSG FY23 grant # 3174709 in the amount of $22,804.00. Additional funds are provided through a FRAG Order and are allowed up to 4/30/2026.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY23 OPSG in the amount of $22,804.00 and appropriation of the same.
1. Authorization and approval to accept additional funds for OPSG FY23 grant # 3174709 in the amount of $22,804.00. Additional funds are provided through a FRAG Order and are allowed up to 4/30/2026.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY23 OPSG in the amount of $22,804.00 and appropriation of the same.
E.
AI-102555
Constable Pct. 1 - FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden
1. Ratification of Authorization to approve grant adjustment for an extension for FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden.
2. Ratification of Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to certify the adjustment of e-Grants.
1. Ratification of Authorization to approve grant adjustment for an extension for FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden.
2. Ratification of Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to certify the adjustment of e-Grants.
12.
Constable Pct. #2:
A.
AI-102498
Constable Pct. 2-Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1.Ratification of the submission, authorization, and approval to apply for FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
2.Approval of Resolution for the FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
1.Ratification of the submission, authorization, and approval to apply for FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
2.Approval of Resolution for the FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.
B.
AI-102492
Approval of de-obligation in the amount of $401.66 to reflect the correct amount in overtime funds in relation to the FY25 LBSP Grant.
C.
AI-102490
Approval of de-obligation in the amount of $2,292.25 to reflect the correct amount in overtime funds in relation to the FY23 OPSG Grant.
13.
Constable Pct. #3:
A.
AI-102495
Constable Pct. 3 - Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) FY25 (1284):
1. Ratification of the submission, authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to certify and e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's Authorized Official and to sign required documents.
1. Ratification of the submission, authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to certify and e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's Authorized Official and to sign required documents.
14.
Constable Pct. #4:
A.
AI-102557
Requesting authorization to reclassify overtime expenditures into Constable Pct.4 General Fund account in the amount of $1,075.41 due to grant closed.
15.
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-102636
Executive Office:
1. Discussion and action to appoint and/or employ the Hidalgo County Deputy County Administrator effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
2. Approval and all appropriate actions to set the compensation for the Hidalgo County Deputy County Administrator.
1. Discussion and action to appoint and/or employ the Hidalgo County Deputy County Administrator effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
2. Approval and all appropriate actions to set the compensation for the Hidalgo County Deputy County Administrator.
C.
AI-102530
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:
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:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Effective Date |
| Discretionary Step 4 | 080-002 | 0167 | Assistant District Attorney III | 05 | 03/03/2026 |
| 080-015 | 0037 | ||||
| Discretionary Step 3 | 080-002 | 0120 | Assistant District Attorney II | 03 | 03/09/2026 |
16.
Urban County:
A.
AI-102590
Discussion, consideration and approval to award and enter into a construction contract with Hellas Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $142,200.00 utilizing CDBG Funds from Fiscal Year 2024 Elsa Parks & Recreational Facility Improvements (Park Lighting).
B.
AI-102538
Requesting approval to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $295,854.00 utilizing CDBG Funds from Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Alton Street Improvement.
17.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-102572
Hidalgo County Health and Human Services – State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) – Regular Projects, FY 2026 (5898001):
1. Authorization and approval to submit an application for the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) – Regular Projects, Federal Fiscal Year 2026, in accordance with the Notice of Funding.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as the Authorized Official, to certify and e-sign the CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form and all related application documents as required.
3. Approval of the Resolution designating the County Judge Richard F. Cortez as the grantee's Authorized Official and to sign all required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to submit an application for the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) – Regular Projects, Federal Fiscal Year 2026, in accordance with the Notice of Funding.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as the Authorized Official, to certify and e-sign the CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form and all related application documents as required.
3. Approval of the Resolution designating the County Judge Richard F. Cortez as the grantee's Authorized Official and to sign all required documents.
B.
AI-102587
1. Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the Colorectal Screening grant contract no. UTAUS-SUB00002039 and related documents.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $20,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $20,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.
C.
AI-102487
1. Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the South Texas All-Hazards Conference grant contract no. HHS001700400001 and related documents.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $150,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $150,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.
D.
AI-102535
Requesting approval to deobligate the residual grant funds as shown below as part of the transition to Tyler Munis.
| Program | Amount |
| 340-077-0 | $29,553.37 |
| 340-077-1 | $25,021.39 |
| 340-077-3 | $290,368.71 |
| 340-079 | $395,328.56 |
| 340-080 | $233,638.69 |
| 340-081 | $87,676.85 |
| 340-00-083 | $191,785.69 |
| 340-10-083 | $14,003.54 |
| 340-20-083 | $44,914.20 |
| 340-084 | $725,003.04 |
E.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
AI-102511
a. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds per HHSC instructions in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the local provider participation fund with a transfer date and settlement date to be determined by HHSC.
b. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor from the local provider participation fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds from the local provider participation fund in the amount determined by HHSC final instructions.
b. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor from the local provider participation fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds from the local provider participation fund in the amount determined by HHSC final instructions.
18.
Head Start Program:
A.
AI-102546
Discussion/Approval of Revisions to the Organizational Chart
B.
AI-102559
Discussion/Approval on request to enter into a forty-eight (48) month Copier lease agreement for fifty-six (56) copiers through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in the Department of Information Resources (DIR) awarded vendor, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (Contract TX DIR-CPO-5427) in the total monthly amount of $2,854.63.
19.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-102480
Approval to deobligate unexpended funds for the CJD grants (fund 1289) that ended August 31, 2025:
DWI Court - $13,717.50
Veterans Court - $475.07
RSAT - $21,547.06
Misd DWI Court - $765.00
Mental Health Court - $50.18
Youthful Offender Court - $145.41
Misd Domestic Violence Court - $88.77
Hidalgo County Virtual Supervision Caseload - $8,191.70
DWI Court - $13,717.50
Veterans Court - $475.07
RSAT - $21,547.06
Misd DWI Court - $765.00
Mental Health Court - $50.18
Youthful Offender Court - $145.41
Misd Domestic Violence Court - $88.77
Hidalgo County Virtual Supervision Caseload - $8,191.70
20.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-102569
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to authorize the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA) to accept a donation in the amount of $25,000.00 from the San Angelo Health Foundation to be designated for the Agency's Disaster Assistance Program. The donation is being provided in recognition of HCCSA staff deployment in support of recovery efforts during the declared local State of Disaster event in San Angelo, Texas, and will be used to enhance services and resources to better assist the community during disaster-related emergencies.
B.
AI-102481
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to authorize the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA) to submit a continuation application for the 2026 Senior Companion Program (SCP) in the amount of $557,534.00 to AmeriCorps Seniors.
C.
AI-102482
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to authorize the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA) to submit a continuation application for the 2026 Senior Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) in the amount of $317,806.00 to AmeriCorps Seniors.
D.
AI-102484
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to authorize the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA) to submit a competition application for the 2026 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in the amount of $188,750.00 to AmeriCorps Seniors.
E.
AI-102491
1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Evaluation Proposal Scoring Grid results for hosting the AmeriCorps Seniors Banquet at the highest scoring event center, Palacio De Destinee.
2. Authorization for Jaime R. Longoria to sign the contract agreement with Palacio De Destinee.
2. Authorization for Jaime R. Longoria to sign the contract agreement with Palacio De Destinee.
21.
Elections Department:
A.
AI-102565
Discussion on Election Updates.
22.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-102533
1. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Los Ebanos Oaks Subdivision - Pct. 3 (VRS Investments, LLC.) (Los Ebanos Road & Mile 8 Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $10,500.00 for (3 OSSF'S)
b. RBR No. 7 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Dev., & Inv., LLC.) (Canton Road & Valverde Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $17,500.00 for (5 Fire Hydrants)
c. Acres of Santa Cruz Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Tierra Vacante, LLC.) (Cantu Road & Monte Cristo Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $35,000.00 for (10 Fire Hydrants)
2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee, subject to approval of variance by the Subdivision Advisory Board
a. Wisconsin Waters Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RGV Wisconsin Waters, LLC.) (Wisconsin Road & Alamo Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $36,040.00 for (8 Fire Hydrants)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $45,869.11 for (Subdivision Improvements)
3. Final Approval
a. Solis Acres at Wisconsin Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Alejandro Solis) (Wisconsin Road & Dillion Road)
b. Las Comadres No. 15 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Five L. Development, LTD.) (Mile 4 North Road & Iowa Road)
c. Milanos Estates Phase IV Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP.) (Mile 5 ½ North Road & Milanos Road)
4. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. OTI Subdivision No. 2- Pct. 1 (S2 Developers, LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 6 Road)
a. Los Ebanos Oaks Subdivision - Pct. 3 (VRS Investments, LLC.) (Los Ebanos Road & Mile 8 Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $10,500.00 for (3 OSSF'S)
b. RBR No. 7 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Dev., & Inv., LLC.) (Canton Road & Valverde Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $17,500.00 for (5 Fire Hydrants)
c. Acres of Santa Cruz Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Tierra Vacante, LLC.) (Cantu Road & Monte Cristo Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $35,000.00 for (10 Fire Hydrants)
2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee, subject to approval of variance by the Subdivision Advisory Board
a. Wisconsin Waters Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RGV Wisconsin Waters, LLC.) (Wisconsin Road & Alamo Road)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $36,040.00 for (8 Fire Hydrants)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $45,869.11 for (Subdivision Improvements)
3. Final Approval
a. Solis Acres at Wisconsin Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Alejandro Solis) (Wisconsin Road & Dillion Road)
b. Las Comadres No. 15 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Five L. Development, LTD.) (Mile 4 North Road & Iowa Road)
c. Milanos Estates Phase IV Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP.) (Mile 5 ½ North Road & Milanos Road)
4. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. OTI Subdivision No. 2- Pct. 1 (S2 Developers, LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 6 Road)
23.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
A.
AI-102638
Pct.1 WACC/Drainage District No.1:
1. Approval of interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County Pct. 1 and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to fund one (1) Coordinator I, Athletic position, Grade 9, to be assigned at the Pct. 1 Wellness Activity and Community Center.
2. Approval of certification of revenues.
1. Approval of interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County Pct. 1 and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to fund one (1) Coordinator I, Athletic position, Grade 9, to be assigned at the Pct. 1 Wellness Activity and Community Center.
2. Approval of certification of revenues.
B.
AI-102510
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel Numbers 84, 145, 152 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
24.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-102645
Discussion, Consideration & Action in Support of Approving Resolution in Partnership with Drainage District No1 for fiscal year 2027 Community Project Funding Request
B.
AI-102639
1. Requesting approval to rescind action previously taken by Commissioner's Court on 12/16/25 AI#101848.
2. Requesting approval of a Highway Construction Contract between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 concerning ROW Acquisition and a Utility Adjustment for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Improvement Project, subject to final legal review and approval.
2. Requesting approval of a Highway Construction Contract between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 concerning ROW Acquisition and a Utility Adjustment for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Improvement Project, subject to final legal review and approval.
25.
Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
A.
AI-102223
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County for the installation of park equipment at five (5) parks located within the City of McAllen, all within Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of that proposed project regarding the installation of park equipment at five (5) parks located within the City of McAllen, all within Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of that proposed project regarding the installation of park equipment at five (5) parks located within the City of McAllen, all within Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
B.
AI-102509
1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo, by and through Precinct 3 and Precinct 4 and the City of McAllen, Texas as it relates to the reconstruction to portions of North Shary Road and Mile 9 North Road with authority for the County Judge to sign.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project regarding the above referenced project in Item 1 of this agenda item with authority for the County Judge to sign.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project regarding the above referenced project in Item 1 of this agenda item with authority for the County Judge to sign.
C.
AI-102437
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from Carmen Avila Subdivision PH 4 & PH 5, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, as it relates to Commercial Lot 631 out of Carmen Avila Phase V Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, with authority for the County Judge to sign on behalf of the County.
2. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) on behalf of the County in connection with land donation from Carmen Avila Subdivision PH 4 & PH 5, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company as it relates to Commercial Lot 631 out of Carmen Avila Phase V Subdivision.
2. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) on behalf of the County in connection with land donation from Carmen Avila Subdivision PH 4 & PH 5, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company as it relates to Commercial Lot 631 out of Carmen Avila Phase V Subdivision.
26.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-102508
Presentation of FY25 4th Quarter Financial Reports
B.
AI-102378
Precinct #3 Streetlights:
Approval of AEP Contribution-In-Aid-Of-Construction Agreements for the following streetlight installations
Approval of AEP Contribution-In-Aid-Of-Construction Agreements for the following streetlight installations
| Subdivision Name | Streetlights |
| Pueblo De Palmas #4 | 26 |
| Pueblo De Palmas #5 | 24 |
| Pueblo De Palmas #6 | 24 |
| Pueblo De Palmas #7 | 25 |
| Pueblo De Palmas #8 | 30 |
| Pueblo De Palmas #9 | 28 |
C.
AI-102526
2025 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund - Leases (Various Departments):
1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund lease expenditures.
2. Approval of 2025 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund lease expenditures.
3. Approval of 2025 transfers to fund lease expenditures.
1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund lease expenditures.
2. Approval of 2025 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund lease expenditures.
3. Approval of 2025 transfers to fund lease expenditures.
D.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-102528
Approval of 2025 Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various Capital Projects and appropriation of the same.
27.
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-102529
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4), for a personal or professional services;
B. Requesting approval of the Letter of Engagement between Hidalgo County and the following Real Estate Agent: Cecilia De Los Santos, Redbird Realty
B. Requesting approval of the Letter of Engagement between Hidalgo County and the following Real Estate Agent: Cecilia De Los Santos, Redbird Realty
B.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-102564
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 5 from the contracted vendor, NM Contracting, LLC in connection with the "Construction for [ARPA-24-121-358] Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Wellness, Activity, and Community Center (WACC) Project" (C-24-0295-10-15) for a total project amount increase not to exceed $217,262.90, as recommended by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
AI-102644
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government code, Section 262.024 (a)(4): a personal or professional services;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No. 2;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement with the number one ranked firm, ____________for the provision of On-Call Engineering Services for Projects within Precinct No. 2
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No. 2;
| GDJ Engineering, LLC. | Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. | Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. | |
| Evaluator No. 1 |
1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rank |
2.
AI-102643
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government code, Section 262.024 (a)(4): a personal or professional services;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No. 2;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement with the number one ranked firm, ___________for the provision of On-Call Engineering Services for Projects within Precinct No. 2
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No. 2;
| Javier Hinojosa Engineering | Sames, Inc. | Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc. | |
| Evaluator No. 1 |
3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rank |
D.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-102568
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 5 from 8/A Builders, LLC, for the "[ARPA-23-123-328] Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Mansion Linear Park Trail" (Project No. 24-0162), in the amount of $368,384.01 to address an increase in scope, and for an extension of additional days, as recommended by the Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
E.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-102593
Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Pneumatic Roller (Ammann ART240) and one (1) Tandem Roller (2024 Ammann ARX 90) through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative(TIPS-USA Contract No. 251001), from Equipment Pros LLC., in the total amount of $282,000.00
F.
IT Department
1.
AI-102574
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for Managed Security Operations (Recon InfoSec) through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS Contract No. 210101), from Sequel Data Systems Inc., in the total amount of $329,175.00
G.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-102537
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between HC and the City of McAllen, for planning and organizing the South Texas All Hazards Conference, in the total amount of $150,000.00
H.
Facilities Management
1.
AI-102612
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Synergy Development and Construction, LLC, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS JOC Contract No. 23010402-5248), for the "Hidalgo County Health Facility Improvements - Canopy" project in the total amount of $373,463.91, with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
28.
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-102581
1. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025 presented by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP (Kelly R Salazar).
2. Discussion and action on resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties (see attached list)
3. Discussion and action on Resolution to approve Private Bids submitted for struck-off properties under T-087-09-A and T-1619-19-C
2. Discussion and action on resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties (see attached list)
3. Discussion and action on Resolution to approve Private Bids submitted for struck-off properties under T-087-09-A and T-1619-19-C
C.
AI-102518
Approval of 2026 Library Interlocal Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following cities:
Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Palmview, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco
Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Palmview, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco
D.
AI-102575
Approval to accept a settlement check from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the amount of $771.50 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle. (Adult Probation)
29.
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-102531
Cause #C-0747-26-I; Miranda Silva v. County of Hidalgo and Arturo Rene Vasquez
D.
AI-102605
Cause #C-0849-26-C; Maria Candelaria Cantu v Hidalgo County
E.
AI-102583
EEOC / TWCCRD# 1A26152; R.Quiroga v County
F.
AI-102576
Hidalgo County vs. Juan Gomez
G.
AI-102579
Hidalgo County vs. Marcos Antonio Alipi Aguilar
30.
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)
31.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-102532
Cause #C-0747-26-I; Miranda Silva v. County of Hidalgo and Arturo Rene Vasquez
D.
AI-102606
Cause #C-0849-26-C; Maria Candelaria Cantu v Hidalgo County
E.
AI-102584
EEOC / TWCCRD# 1A26152; R.Quiroga v County
F.
AI-102578
Hidalgo County vs. Juan Gomez
G.
AI-102580
Hidalgo County vs. Marcos Antonio Alipi Aguilar
32.
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
33.
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
34.
Adjourn