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CONSENT 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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
a. Sienna Ridge Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DII Management, LLC.) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
A. Alondra la Blanca Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (TOKOS, LLC.) (F.M. 493 & S.H. 1017)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
B. Altamura Subdivision- Pct. 1 (RD Altamura, LLC.) (Mile 12 North Road & Mile 5 West Road)
Reimbursement Request:$227,500.00 for (65 OSSF'S)
C. Enchanted Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Manuel Angel Murillo) (Alamo Road & Mile 17 ½ N. Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds from the Chapter 59 unassigned fund balance in the amount of $1,948.88 to reclass 2025 fringes deficit and reclass impermissible expense from Justice account.
Requesting approval of payment to Insignia Software in the amount of $48,700.00 (Inv. #6435) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment via check or ACH after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
| 02/05/2026 - 02/11/2026 | $1,088,231.75 |
| 02/12/2026 - 02/18/2026 | $1,204,725.60 |
| Total | $2,292,957.35 |
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 J3022588) for the month of March 2026 in the amount of $335,369.75 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 02/01/2026 - 02/15/2026 in the amount of $52,228.38 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of requisition # 26102113 for 2026 membership dues to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for Chief Rocky Serna in the amount of $220.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2026 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) membership dues in the total amount of $50.00 for Laura Hinojosa, District Clerk with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (req. no. 26100921)
Requesting approval to pay 2025-2026 membership dues to the Government Finance Officer's Association in the amount of $4,000.00 (REQ#26101449) for the Hidalgo County membership account; with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2026-2027 membership dues to the Single Audit Resource Center in the amount of $125.00 (REQ#26101089) for Ms. Leticia Chavez, County Auditor, with authority for the County Purchasing Department to pay with Citibank credit card after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2026 membership dues for Leticia Chavez to the Texas Association of County Auditor's (TACA) in the amount of $450.00 (Req#26101104) with the Authority of the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the American Jail Association for Sheriff J.E. Guerra in the amount of $69.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay 2026 JPCA membership dues to Texas Association of Counties in the amount of $70.00 for Judge Ramon Segovia with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snack Report
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Information Technology | 1 | New Data Service |
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Commissioner Pct. 4 | 1 | New Cell Service |
| Commissioner Pct. 4 | 1 | New Data Service |
| Information Technology | 3 | New Data Service |
Approval to deobligate grant funds that are no longer needed as per Exhibit A.
Approval of the following salary schedule change in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary/Allowance | G/S | Proposed Salary/Allowance | Effective Date |
| Step Adjustment (Demotion) | 080-002 | 0208 | Assistant District Attorney II | 03/03 | 87,069.00 | 03/04 | $90,116.00 | 02/23/2026 |
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
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| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Obj. | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Step Adjustment (Promotion) | 340-001 | 0083 | 113 | Billing Specialist II | 05/01 | $33,409.00 | 05/04 | $35,788.00 | 02/16/2026 |
| Step Adjustment (Demotion) | 340-002 | 0026 | 113 | Administrative Assistant II | 06/01 | $34,861.00 | 06/02 | $36,081.00 | 02/09/2026 |
Various (1100/1283/1285/1290/1293/1294):
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Obj. | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Create Longevity Slot | 330-001 | 7413 | 115 | Probation Officer | 06/02 | $0.00 | 06/02 | $600.00 | 01/01/2026 |
| 330-059 | 7402 | 113 | $45,472.00 | $45,472.00 | |||||
| 330-069 | 0055 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | ||||||
| Create Longevity Slot | 330-001 | 7160 | 115 | Probation Officer | 06/01 | $0.00 | 06/01 | $600.00 | 01/01/2026 |
| 330-010 | 7102 | 113 | $43,731.00 | $43,731.00 | |||||
| 330-069 | 0019 | 113 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | |||||
| Create Longevity Slot | 340-003 | 0199 | 115 | TB Data Analyst | 12/04 | $0.00 | 12/04 | $600.00 | 01/01/2026 |
| 340-008 | 0015 | 113 | $61,334.00 | $61,334.00 | |||||
| Create Longevity Slot | 340-003 | 0200 | 115 | Clerk III | 05/05 | $0.00 | 05/05 | $840.00 | 01/01/2026 |
| 115-215 | 0007 | 113 | $37,041.00 | $37,041.00 | |||||
| Create Longevity Slot | 370-001 | 0013 | 115 | Case Manager, Veterans Services | 10/01 | $0.00 | 10/01 | $600.00 | 01/01/2026 |
| 370-005 | 0002 | 113 | $47,428.00 | $47,428.00 | |||||
Approval of interfund transfer from FY2025 to FY2026 in the amount of $0.30, in accordance with the interlocal agreement, which permits the transfer of a remaining balance that is less than 30% of the total amount to be used for operating expenses.
Approval of deobligation of funds in the amount of $19,092.04 for FY2025 grant, program 014.
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).
2. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment.
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice No. |
Total Amount | PO No. |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-Hidalgo Segment (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 | 02/14/26 | 20609 | $16,628.85 | 888445 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-McAllen Segment 1 (WA#8) ARPA-21-122-040 | 02/14/26 | 20610 | $25,831.84 | 902722 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-Mission Segment 2 (WA#6) ARPA-21-122-040 | 02/14/26 | 20618 | $11,260.05 | 901751 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-Mission Segment 1 (WA#7) ARPA-21-122-040 | 02/14/26 | 20619 | $15,516.79 | 902721 |
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Total Monthly Payment | Status |
| 1 | 2026 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 4x4 | $ 845.98 | In-Stock |
| 1 | 2026 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 4x2 | $ 783.69 | In-Stock |
| 1 | 2026 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 4x2 | $783.69 | In-Stock |
1.Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(D) and 263.152 (a)(2) requesting action to declare twelve (12) SIG M400 Rifles as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition for use as "trade-ins'" toward the acquisition of new weapons including the removal of said assets from the Department inventory list.
2. Requesting approval to purchase weapons and components, through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 12-19), from CTC Gunworks LLC dba Sentinel Supply LLC, in the total amount of $26,780.60
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 26200686 | 26-01-0019 | 01/31/2026 | $4,426.00 |
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Amount |
| 1 | 26200149 | $438.75 |
| 2 | 26200135 | $13,531.80 |
