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.)
Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. Legal Description: 15.30 acres track of land more or less comprised of 15.209 acres out of lot 18 and 0.094 acres track out lot 17 La Blanca Agriculture Company Subdivision Proposed La Villita Estates #4 (Mile 10 North Rd & La Victoria Rd) (Pct. 1)
1. REIMBURSEMENTS
a. Groves Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Roberto Valladares) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $6,000.00 for (4 OSSF'S)
b. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. The District North Weslaco Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Citrus Park Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Olivarez Organization, LLC.) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
b. Santa Cruz Ranches No. 5 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Santa Cruz Properties, LTD.) (F.M. 493 & Mile 21 ½ North Road)
Discussion, consideration and action to waive a Development permit fee for Hidalgo County Remote Operations Center for Hidalgo County Precinct 3.
1. Discussion and possible action to approve a Waterline Access Agreement between Hidalgo County and North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for the purpose of installation, operation, and maintenance of fire hydrant filling stations for fire protection in unincorporated areas, and authorizing the County Judge to execute said agreement.
2. Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for assistance with the maintenance, inspection, and flushing of fire hydrants in unincorporated areas of Hidalgo County, and authorization for the County Judge to execute said MOU.
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,778,782.57 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 4/16/2026 thru 4/29/2026.
| 04/16/2026 - 04/22/2026 |
$1,210,607.96 |
| 04/23/2026 - 04/29/2026 |
$568,174.61 |
| Total |
$1,778,782.57 |
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 J3163568) for the month of May 2026 in the amount of $338,259.47 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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 04/16/2026 - 04/30/2026 in the amount of $49,724.40 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Executive Office:
1. Approval to pay 2026 membership dues to International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for Randy Perez, Director of Business Finance & Economic Development in the amount of $1,105 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval to pay 2026-2027 membership dues to State Bar of Texas in the amount of $278 for Josephine Ramirez-Solis, Deputy County Administrator with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Texas Commission On Fire Protection renewal for certifications for Roberto Chavez in the total amount of $255.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Master Cert. Fire Inspector: $85.00, Master Investigator Cert.: $85.00,
Master Fire Fighter Cert.: $85.00
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay annual membership (1/2026-1/2027) renewal for Deputy Fire Marshal Roberto Chavez in the amount of $138.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators with the authority for County Treasurer to issue payment once procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
449TH District Court:
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt, in the amount of $195.00 (Requisition #2026/26105910) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Health and Human Services:
Approval to pay the National Environmental Health Association membership fee for year 2026-2027, in the amount of $120.00 with authority for payment to be processed after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete and Auction the Attached List of Items and to Transfer Items to the County's Approved Auctioneer Bond and Bond Auction Company, for Proper Disposition.
Approval of Monthly Reports for
March 2026
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/Snacks Report
Requesting approval of three (3) applicants within the Hidalgo County jurisdiction, one (1) applicant in the City of Donna and one (1) applicant in the City of Elsa under the HOME Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
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).
Requesting authority for the advertisement and approval of the procurement packet for the expansion of the Professional Engineering Services Pool; including re-advertising, if applicable.
Requesting approval of additional documentation in relation to Work Authorization No.11 between Hidalgo County and Jacobs Project Management Services Co. [C-16-267A-07-25] for the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project"; with authority for County Judge and/or Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign any required documents.
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 1 Projects:
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Project Name |
Invoice No. |
Invoice Date |
Amount |
PO No. |
| 1 |
Mile 6 WA#6 (M11-M14½) |
11330409 |
04/30/2026 |
$2,600.00 |
26201851 |
| 2 |
Mile 6 WA#7 (M11-M14½) |
11330410 |
04/30/2026 |
$37,644.92 |
26201931 |
| 3 |
Mile 6 WA#2 (M14½-SH107) |
11330408 |
04/30/2026 |
$1,600.00 |
26201834 |
| 4 |
Mile 10 WA#3 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) |
11330411 |
04/30/2026 |
$178,982.00 |
26201939 |
| 5 |
Mile 1 E WA#3 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) |
11330406
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04/30/2026 |
$7,055.55 |
26204572 |
| 6 |
Mile 2 W WA#1 (SH107-IH-2) |
11330418 |
04/30/2026 |
$21,815.47 |
26202003 |
| 7 |
Mile 2 W WA#2 (SH107-IH-2) |
11330419 |
04/30/2026 |
$240,800.00 |
26203190 |
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Marketing & Advertising Services" (RFP 26-0268) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 (C-25-0063-04-01) with RBM Contractors, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 – Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 2, as recommended by project manager, Stanley Ramos, with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the approved change order. (ARPA-21-122-040)
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 (C-25-0063-04-01) with RBM Contractors, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 – Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 2, as recommended by project manager, Stanley Ramos, with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the approved change order. (ARPA-21-122-040)
Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorizations (CAEA) No. 7 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, to address a change in allowance.
Requesting approval to pay the invoices as listed below, submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 2 projects:
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| Project Name |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
PO# |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#4) |
04/30/26 |
11330398 |
$1,858.51 |
26000570 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) |
04/30/26 |
11330403 |
$4,967.90 |
26000552 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) |
04/30/26 |
11330412 |
$9,061.56 |
26000566 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) |
04/30/26 |
11330413 |
$753.19 |
26000553 |
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $98,800.87 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, Stanley Ramos.
A. Requesting authority to ratify Agenda Item 100709 approved in CC on 09/16/2025, for Change Order No. 4 from IOC Company, LLC., for the "Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)" (C-24-0148-05-29-10), to reflect new termination date of 05/27/2026 and increase of 27 days.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 5 from IOC Company, LLC., for the "Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)" (C-24-0148-05-29-10), to address the necessary modifications, increase in contract price by $101,189.38 and an additional 78 days, as recommended by the Construction Manager, SAMES, Inc.
Requesting authority to ratify Agenda Item 101397 approved in CC on 11/25/2025, for the Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization (CAEA) No. 1 between Hidalgo County and A&A Villa Construction, LLC, to reflect the correct contingency allowance amount and to address a change in the Schedule of Values.
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $2,135,336.39 from IOC Company LLC, for Liberty Bvd. Phase II (Mile 3rd to FM 2221) (C-25-0034-05-28) as certified for payment by Engineer, SAMES Inc.
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 14 in the amount of $375,756.12 from IOC Company LLC, for Liberty Blvd. Phase I (US83 to Mile 3) (C24-0148-05-29-10) as certified payment by Engineer, SAMES Inc.
A. Requesting authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on 04/28/2026 AI-103102, request for payment submitted by TEDSI invoice 203354 in the amount of $55,142.72 P.O. 26202649.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment invoice 203354 submitted by TEDSI in the amount of $55,142.72; Trenton Road Project, P.O. 26200899 dated 04/09/2026.
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "2812 CRC Facility in Precinct 4", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Requesting acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date |
Invoice Number |
P.O. Number |
Project Name |
Vendor Name |
Invoice Amount |
| 05/01/2026 |
1204 |
26200903 |
Precinct 4 CRC |
Brownstone Consultants LLC |
$9,084.45 |
| 05/01/2026 |
1205 |
26200896 |
Betts Esparza Park |
Brownstone Consultants LLC |
$8,863.64 |
| 04/27/2026 |
3 |
26200884 |
Betts Esparza Park |
Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. |
$140,079.21 |
| 05/01/2026 |
2026-074 |
26205289 |
Brushline Bridge Condition assessment |
GDJ Engineering |
$17,460.00 |
| 05/01/2026 |
2026-085 |
26201236 |
Russell Rd Realign Project WA#2 |
GDJ Engineering |
$2,531.80 |
| 04/27/2026 |
224034-04 |
26200951 |
South East Park Project |
Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC |
$24,383.32 |
| 04/30/2026 |
11330407 |
26201258 |
FM1925 WA#3 |
L&G Engineers Inc. |
$3,346.53 |
| 04/30/2026 |
11330402 |
26201257 |
FM1925WA#4 |
L&G Engineers Inc. |
$1,764.00 |
| 04/30/2026 |
11330401 |
26201256 |
Mile 5 Project WA#2 |
L&G Engineers Inc. |
$617.71 |
| 04/30/2026 |
11330420 |
26204682 |
FM1925 WA#2 |
L&G Engineers Inc. |
$6,800.44 |
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 Description |
Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount |
PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. |
RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings |
04/30/2026 |
11330416 |
$12,599.76 |
26200625 |
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year License Agreement for Live Stream Services Subscription (CC Meetings) through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 159768) from Granicus, LLC, in the total amount of $77,297.22 for the first year.
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151. (1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove the assets from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 5's 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.
Requesting approval to pay the following Application No. 003, in the amount of $159,862.7617, for the Hidalgo County Remote Emergency Operations Centers, submitted by Contractor 8/A Builders, LLC.
A. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 11 in the amount of $110,115.49 through PO# 26200165 (2.1) for Noble Texas Builders, LLC, regarding the County Courthouse Phase II Project, with the authority of the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 6 in the amount of $ 386,944.50 through PO# 26200165 (2.3) for Noble Texas Builders, LLC, regarding the County Courthouse Phase II Project, with the authority of the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 10 in the amount of $10,494.70 through PO# 26200165 (2.1) for Noble Texas Builders, LLC, regarding the County Courthouse Phase II Project, with the authority of the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
A. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 7 in the amount of $294,324.67 through PO# 26200722 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.
B. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 8 in the amount of $109,021.14 through PO# 26200722 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.
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount not to exceed $15,540.00, as submitted by RO Engineering, PLLC, through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Buildings, Renovations, Alterations, and Other Projects in General (C-26-0010-01-06), to provide Engineering Services for the Hidalgo County Forensic Center - Remodel.
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with ES OPCO USA LLC dba Veseris for "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals" (C-21-0758A-05-31) under the same terms and conditions.
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.
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 26206053, for an annual WIX Advanced Plan Subscription with WIX.com LTD dba WIX, in the total amount of $636.51
Requesting authority to exercise the second one (1) year contract extension with Ortegon Insurance Agency, LLC for "Consulting Services for Self-Funded Health Plan" (C-23-0342-05-14) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
A. Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Standard Fire Alarm Agreement with automatic renewals for fire alarm monitoring services with Alan Yoder Enterprises dba Superior Alarms in the total amount of $45.00 monthly and a one-time activation fee of $285.00
B. Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Standard Commercial Security Agreement with automatic renewals for security monitoring services with Alan Yoder Enterprises dba Superior Alarms in the total amount of $30.00 monthly.
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 $2,015.00 with a 5% increase annually for each renewal.
Requesting authority to correct AI-103014, approved by HCCC on 4/28/2026, the number of units of "Accuracy International Rifles" from one (1) to four (4).
Requesting approval of a Public Declaration pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution to purchase promotional items as listed and attached herein including, logo setup, printing costs, fees and freight fees [where/if applicable] with said items to be utilized at hosting events, speaking engagement, outreach events, presentations, ceremonies and veteran claims summit. The purpose is to inform and to encourage constituents/veterans' attendance, involvement, and participation.