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Agenda for CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JUNE 9, 2026
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:

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 Awards/Recognitions:
 
A.
AI-103598
Approval of Proclamation declaring June 16, 2026 as International Domestic Workers Day.
 
B.
AI-103341
Proclamation declaring June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
 
5.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
6.
Open Forum
 
7.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-103685
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and NAMI Texas on behalf of NAMI South Texas Rio Grande Valley. 
 
8.
HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A.
AI-103571
HIDTA Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTF) (1291):
1.  Approval of FY 2026 Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) MOU between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/San Antonio Division office.
2. Authorization and approval for Mr. Toribio "Terry" Palacios, Hidalgo County District Attorney to sign for Hidalgo County. 
3.  Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the HSTF agreement in the amount of $10,800.00 and appropriation of same (in reference to Investigation Number P25SAT-TXS-0051).
 
9.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-103570
Sheriff's Office - SB8 Grant (1284) Acceptance
1. Authorization to approve and ratify acceptance of the Hidalgo County Sheriff acceptance of the SB8 Sheriff Immigration Enforcement Grant from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounting in the amount of $120,000.00 
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the SB8 Grant awarded in the amount of $120,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
 
B.
AI-103597
Sheriff's Office - Chapter 59 (1227):
Requesting approval of appropriation of Chapter 59 (1227) Funds in the amount of $48,960.00 for the purchase of Inventory Management System for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 
 
C.
AI-103515
Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $402,456.86.
 
D.
AI-103566
FY 2025 SCAAP Grant (1284): 
1. Authorization and approval to submit application for the FY 2025 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign OMB No. 4040-0004 as Authorized Representative ("AOR").
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify the required documentation and application under Grants.gov and JustGrants.gov as authorized official.
 
E.
AI-103575
Sheriff Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to work overtime for the FY 2025 OPSG under conditional approval from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to the FY 2025 (03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027) Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) 2. Authorization to pay overtime from General Fund until the grant award is received and accepted.
 
F.
AI-103618
Sheriff's Office - FY 2024 Victim Assistance Grant (1284):
Approval of 2026 appropriation from Sheriff Asset Forfeiture CCP59 Unassigned Fund Balance  (Fund 1227) to Sheriff Victim Assistance Program Grant (Fund 1284, Prog 100) in the amount of $17,077.07 to fund cash match portion required for grant.
 
10.
Constable Pct. #1:
 
A.
AI-103665
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Edgar Acevedo as Reserve Deputy Constable by Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012
 
11.
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
 
B.
AI-103607
Co. Judge - Public Affairs (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title  Allowance
Amount
Remove Supplemental Allowance 110-077 0002 Multimedia Coordinator $1,421.00
 
C.
AI-103608
Sheriff / Jail (1100):
1. Approval of the creation of positions as listed in Exhibit A, effective upon Commissioners Court approval.

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List in accordance with the action above.
 
D.
AI-103615
Constable Pct. 3 (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Amount
Add Supplemental Allowance 293-001 0024 Administrative Assistant II $2,100.00
 
12.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-103603
Requesting approval of a “Professional Surveying Services’ agreement with KANE LINDSEY, LLC, for: “Professional Surveying Services” (on an “On Call” basis) for projects located within Hidalgo County
 
B.
AI-103627
Discussion, consideration and approval to award the best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC in the amount of $66,656.22 utilizing CDBG FY  2025 City of Palmview Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
 
 
13.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
AI-103539
Discussion and approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Placement of Naloxone Vending Machine at Hidalgo County Clinic Locations
 
B.
AI-103395
Consideration and approval of the updated Hidalgo County Rules and Regulations of Food Establishments governing the permitting, inspection and enforcement of food establishments within the unincorporated areas of Hidalgo County and incorporated municipalities without a local health department, as authorized by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 437 and 25 TAC Chapter 228.
 
C.
AI-103559
Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the Public Health Infrastructure Grant Contract HHS001312200001, Amendment No. 2. The purpose of the amendment is to redistribute funds among budget categories and update the Federal Award Information.
 
D.
AI-103580
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by County Auditor in the amount of $592,548.00 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of the local match in the amount of $59,255.00.
 
E.
AI-103526
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 157.903, requesting approval of an indemnification in the total amount of $20.00 as a result of clerical errors pertaining to health services.
 
F.
Health Care Funding District:
 
1.
AI-103583
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Comprehensive Hospital Increased Reimbursement Program (CHIRP) first Half of Year 6 (SFY27) IGT in the amount to be determined by Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 06-12-2026 and a settlement date of 06-15-2026.

B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.

C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
 
2.
AI-103405
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.
 
14.
Head Start Program:
 
A.
AI-103557
Discussion/Approval of Hidalgo County Head Start Program Self-Assessment Final Report 2026.
 
B.
AI-103561
Discussion/Approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Hidalgo County Head Start Program (H.C.H.S.P.) and the following Local Education Agencies.
Local Education Agencies
Donna ISD McAllen ISD
Edinburg CISD PSJA ISD
Mercedes ISD Monte Alto ISD
Mission CISD Vanguard Academy
 
C.
AI-103562
Discussion/Approval of Request for Authorization to Dispose of Modular Units No longer needed as Classrooms, in accordance with ACF-M-HS-20-20 and 45 CFR(e)(1) from the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.
 
D.
AI-103563
Discussion/Approval Request to change the Pension Fund Administrator for the Head Start Program and Community Services Agency from One America Financial Partners and the Pension Company to Voya Financial and Loren D. Stark Co. for One (1) year starting 2026.  Loren D. Stark Co. will manage the rollover from a 401(k) plan to a 457(b) plan; and Voya Financial will manage the investments and will be the official recordkeeper.
 
E.
AI-103564
Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Three (3) year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Special (Disability) Services Between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the McAllen Independent School District.
 
F.
AI-103565
Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Program Calendars.
 
15.
Community Service Agency:
 
A.
AI-103568
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2026 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Contract No. 58260004544, issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, increasing the contract amount by $1,100,799.00, for a total contract amount of $8,850,342.00, and to authorize Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
B.
AI-103569
1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Evaluation Proposal Scoring Grid results, designating Quadient as the highest-ranked vendor, and to approve the award of a 63-month lease contract for administration postage meter services for correspondence needs.
2. Authorization for Jaime R. Longoria to sign the contract agreement with Quadient.
 
16.
WIC:
 
A.
AI-103459
WIC:
Approval to reclassify Longevity Pay and related fringes not approved by the grant to the General Fund.
 
17.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-103577
1. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Esmeralda Subdivision No. 1 - Pct. 3 (EYLY LLC.) (Moorefield Road & Mile 3)
b. Curtex Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Curve Road & Tower Road)
c. Hunter’s Point Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Red Rock Real Estate Dev. Group, LTD.) (Richardson Road & Kenyon Road)

2. Final Approval
a. DVD Limas Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Victor G. Limas) (Ramseyer Road & Doolittle Road)
b. O. Garcia Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Osciel Garcia) (Goodwin Road & Mile 3 Road)
c. La Mansion Health Clinic Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Hidalgo County Precinct 3) (Moorefield Road & US HWY 83)
d. Sibley Haven Ranch Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Daniel B. Benavidez) (Mile 12 N. Road & FM 493)
e. Conway Village Subdivision - Pct. 3 (RIMAGA, LLC.) (Mile 4 N. Road & Conway Ave.)
 
B.
AI-103625
1.  Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Pueblo De Palmas No. 28 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (PDP Mile 4, LTD.) (Mile 14 N. Road & F.M. 1015)
 
18.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A.
AI-103641
Discussion and action to approve the Joint Use Agreements for Parcels 30, 31, 54, 55 and 58 for the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355).
 
B.
AI-103638
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel Number 78 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.
 
C.
AI-103633
Requesting authority to ratify Agenda Item 103347, approved by Commissioners Court on 05/12/2026, to authorize Commissioner David L Fuentes, Pct.1, to sign all related documents. 
 
19.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A.
AI-103660
Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Bus. 83-Nolana Loop): 
Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel  75 associated with the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (ROW CSJ:0921-02-406), with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.
 
B.
AI-103151
Hidalgo Drain Ditch Improvement Project - (Pct 2 RTCP-Hidalgo Segment)(1301):
Approval of 2026 certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues committed from Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the Hidalgo Drain Ditch Improvements in the amount of $35,932.36 and appropriation of the same into the Pct 2 Hidalgo Drain Improvement Project Account to fund project expenditures.
 
20.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A.
AI-103601
Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, The City of Penitas, Texas, Board of Directors
 
21.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-103635
1. Requesting authority to rescind the action taken by Commissioners Court on May 26, 2026 (AI-103521), as requested by the County Auditor, to correct the appropriation of funds.
2. Precinct 4 Road & Maintenance Fund (1200) : Approval of 2026 certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues committed from the City of McAllen for the reconstruction of Shary Road and Mile 9 North Road in the amount of $152,072.54 and appropriation of the same into the Pct 4 Road Maint Rods Account to fund project expenditures.
 
B.
American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1.
AI-103637
Requesting approval of budget revisions as per Exhibit A.
 
C.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-103628
Pct. 1 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of 2026 appropriation of funds from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance for Precinct 1 Road Maintenance in the amount of $1,520,602.19 to fund operating expenses.
 
22.
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.
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-103681
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services(C-26-0315-06-09) with Terracon Consultants, Inc., located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (05/26/2026; AI-103533); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1, with an estimated cost of $23,198.10 as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc. (C-26-0315-06-09) to provide construction material testing services for the construction of the Pct 2 Cross Country Trail Park Improvement Project with authority for the County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.
 
B.
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-103620
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 6 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 $450,000.00 to address an increase in scope and for an extension of additional days, as recommended by the Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
 
C.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-103619
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount not to exceed $162,952.81, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Agreement (C-26-0013-01-06) to provide Geotechnical Engineering services required for the "2812 CRC Facility in Precinct 4", with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
 
D.
IT Department
 
1.
AI-103642
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Insight Enterprises, Inc. dba SADA Systems, LLC for "Google Workspace Enterprise Standard Software Agreement" (C-18-194-12-18) in the total amount of $652,200.00 under the same terms and conditions. 
 
E.
Facilities Management
 
1.
AI-103643
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC, through HC's membership with Buyboard (JOC Contract No. 728-24), for the "Precinct No. 1 Building Exterior Painting & Parking Lot Overlays" project in the amount of $289,357.33, with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds. 
 
F.
Co. Wide
 
1.
AI-103430
Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated multiple contracts for "Title Company Services," including the "Best and Final Offers," as listed below (RFP No. 26-0111-04-08-05).
Contract No. Vendor Name
C-26-0111A-06-09 Edwards Abstract and Title Co.   
C-26-0111B-06-09 Valley Land Title Co.
C-26-0111C-06-09 Top Texas Title LLC
 
2.
AI-103599
A. Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Debris Monitoring & Management Services" (RFP-26-0239) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
B. Requesting appointment of the Evaluation Committee to review, score, and rank the submitted responses received pursuant to the criteria set forth in the solicitation packet. 
Evaluators 
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3.
4.
5.
 
23.
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
 
B.
AI-103600
1. Discussion, consideration and action approving the appointment of a Judge to fill the vacancy for the Hidalgo County Probate Court No. 2, in accordance with Texas Government Code 25.0009.
2. Approval of Official Bond
 
C.
AI-103586
Discussion, consideration and action to grant an extension from June 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026 for the completion and filing of ESD 2025 Audits for ESD #3, ESD #5, ESD #6 
 
D.
AI-103540
Approval to accept a settlement check from Nationwide Insurance in the amount of $13,110.00 to settle property damages to a County building (HCSO Adult Detention). 
 
24.
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:
 
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.
Deliberation Regarding Real Property
 
D.
AI-103572
Cause #C-5250-24-M; Eric Trevino v Hidalgo County
 
E.
AI-103605
Cause No. C-1276-22-L; Luciano Velasquez and Miriam Rodriguez vs. Hidalgo County
 
F.
AI-103595
Claim of Sir Pablo Escobar IV
 
G.
AI-103541
Claim of Miguel Castillo
 
H.
AI-103546
Claim of Josie Garcia
 
25.
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)
 
26.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
Discussion and possible action regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Sale of Real Property:
1. E.E.D.C., NO.5, Lot 1, Subdivision to the City of Edinburg, County of Hidalgo, Texas
 
D.
AI-103573
Cause #C-5250-24-M; Eric Trevino v Hidalgo County
 
E.
AI-103606
Cause No. C-1276-22-L; Luciano Velasquez and Miriam Rodriguez vs. Hidalgo County
 
F.
AI-103596
Claim of Sir Pablo Escobar IV
 
G.
AI-103542
Claim of Miguel Castillo
 
H.
AI-103547
Claim of Josie Garcia
 
27.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
28.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.
Adjourn