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Agenda for CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JULY 7, 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-103860
Approval of Proclamation honoring Sister Norma Pimentel for being named one of Time Magazine's Women of the Year.  
 
 
B.
AI-103687
Resolution honoring Assistant Chief Criminal Investigator Joe James Loya and Criminal Investigator Robert Treviño for their lifesaving heroics in saving the life of a fellow colleague, Criminal Investigator Hector Garcia.
 
 
C.
AI-103835
Discussion, recognition, and presentation honoring Ms. Mari Garza, Operations Manager for the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA), for earning the Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) certification.
 
 
D.
AI-103683
United Way of South Texas would like to recognize Hidalgo County as the second-largest contributor to the 2025-2026 Giving Campaign.  The recognition is part of the annual Top 10 Company photo press release campaign.
 
 
5.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
6.
Open Forum
 
7.
Economic Development:
 
A.
AI-103862
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County’s participation in the creation and operation of Mercedes Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2.
 
 
B.
AI-103948
Public hearing to consider proposed assessments to be levied against the assessable property within Improvement Area #1 of the Los Prados Public Improvement District pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended.
 
 
C.
AI-103961
Discussion, consideration, and possible action related to an order of the Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas determining that the levy of an assessment on the Los Prados Public Improvement District is excessive and releasing, repealing, and rescinding the assessment levied on the District; and providing an effective date.
 
 
D.
AI-103964
Consider and take possible action on Resolution approving and adopting documents recommended by Reinvestment Zone No. 1, Hidalgo County, relating to the Los Prados Downpayment Assistance Program (“LPDAP”), including, but not limited to, LPDAP Guidelines, LPDAP Borrower and Lender Disclosures, LPDAP Note and Deed of Trust, Future Release of Lien, and all matters incident thereto.
 
 
E.
AI-103962
Discussion, consideration, and possible action related to an order of the Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas (1) accepting and approving a service and assessment plan and an assessment roll for Improvement Area #1 of the Los Prados Public Improvement District; (2) making a finding of special benefit to the property within Improvement Area #1 of the District to be assessed; (3) levying assessments against certain property within Improvement Area #1 of the District and establishing a lien on such property; (4) providing for method of assessment and the payment of the assessment in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; (5) providing for penalties and interest on delinquent assessments; (6) providing for severability; (7) resolving all matters incident and related thereto; and (8) providing an effective date.
 
 
8.
Emergency Management:
 
A.
AI-103930
1. Requesting authorization and approval for transfer of water line to Sharyland Water Supply Corporation at the Remote Operations Center 11349 Mile 7 Rd. Alton, Texas and if applicable with authority for the County Judge's Office Chief of Staff to sign any required documents.
2. Requesting authorization and approval for uniform subdivision non-standard water services agreement with Sharyland Water Supply Corporation for the Remote Operations Center at 11349 Mile 7 Rd. Alton, Texas and if applicable with authority for the County Judge's Office Chief of Staff to sign any required documents.
 
 
B.
AI-103939
Approval to submit Resolution for HS-Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Grant# 5328901 from the Office of the Governor (OOG) effective 10/01/2025 through 10/31/2026.
 
 
9.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-103834
DA's Title IV-E (1100):
1. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget for October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.
2. Approval for the County Judge to sign the following documents:
a. Budget (Form 2030)
b. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act form (FFATA) (Form 4734)
 
 
B.
AI-103914
District Attorney – Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide program (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply to Department of Justice’s (DOJ) FY2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (BIDEN) Program.
2. Requesting approval for the County Judge as the Chief Executive Officer to sign the 1373 Certification document and the SF-424 form.
 
 
10.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A.
AI-103841
Approval to select names for the 2026 Grievance Committee, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.015.
 
 
11.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-103896
1. Pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code, Subchapter D-263.151(2)(A) &/or (B), declaration of Asset No: VT4428 issued firearm [as further detailed in supporting documentation contained herein] as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition [as permitted by Gov't Code 614];
2. Pursuant to Gov't Code, Section 614, [permitting a peace officer retiring from a governmental entity to purchase their assigned firearm] requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court approve the value of Lieutenant Rafael Garza's issued firearm at the Fixed Asset Value [supporting documentation attached] at $425.37.
 
 
B.
AI-103943
Bridging Immigration-related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Grant Application:
1. Authorization and approval to submit an application for the Bridging Immigration-related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Grant Application (BIDEN) with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Authorization for County Judge and/or Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign OMB No. 4040-0004 as Authorized Representative ("AOR").
3. Authorization for the County Judge and/or Hidalgo County Sheriff to certify the required documentation and application under Grants.gov and JustGrants.gov as authorized official.
 
 
12.
Constable Pct. #5:
 
A.
AI-103797
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Adrian Solis Jr. as a Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
 
13.
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-103824
Approval to appoint Paloma Davila as an intern under Precinct 3 for the period of 07/07/2026 through 08/31/2026.
 
 
C.
AI-103902
Crim DA (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept. Position # Position Title Current Amount Proposed Amount
Decrease Auto Allowance 080 800022 Criminal Investigator II $3,600.00 $1,100.00
 
 
D.
AI-103903
Probate Court II (1100):
1. Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 2 033 330002 Court Coordinator 15

2. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept. Slot # Position Title Grade/Salary
Create 033 330006 Probate Auditor 13
Create 033 330007 Investigator (Probate Court) 11
Create 033 330008 Assistant Probate Auditor 07
Create 033 330009 Associate Judge $144,472.00
 
 
E.
AI-103931
Precinct 3 Sanitation (1100) / Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept. Position # Position Title Grade
Delete 123 1230044 Truck Driver III 08
Delete 123 1230029 Equipment Operator III 10
Create 123 1230140 Maintenance IV 09
Create 123 1230141 Executive Assistant I 11
 
 
F.
AI-103934
332nd DC (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 006 60003 Bailiff II 13
Create 006 60004 Bailiff 10
 
 
14.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-103909
Consideration and possible approval of the following updated Urban County Program (UCP) policies, as reviewed and approved by the County Legal Department.
  • UCP Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Policy
  • Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OORP) Policy
 
 
15.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
Health Care Funding District:
 
1.
AI-103832
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.
 
 
2.
AI-103893
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Graduate Medical Education Program (GME) Non-State 2026 Second Payment 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 07/14/2026 and a settlement date of 07/15/2026.
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.
 
 
16.
Head Start Program:
 
A.
AI-103821
Hidalgo County Head Start Program PY 2026 COLA - Cost of Living Adjustment
 
 
B.
AI-103822
Discussion/Approval of the recommendation to hire the Interim Chief Financial Officer
 
 
C.
AI-103823
Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option To Extend for One (1) Year the Service Contracts for Medical (under same terms and condition) with the following providers:
Medical & Dental
1. G. Athanasi Orfanos, M.D., P.A. (Medical
2. Sarojini Bose, MD, PA, DBA Ashley Pediatric Day and Night Clinic
3. Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. (Medical)
4. Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. (Dental)
 
 
17.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-103828
1. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. East MGM Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Homer Garza) (Tower Road & Curry Road)
b. Lavenia Crossing Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Cascabel Estates, Inc.) (Curve Road & Dillon Road)
c. Pueblo De Palmas No. 30 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Research Tax Management, Inc.) (Mile 14 ½ Road & F.M. 88)
2. Final Approval
a. McWes Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (McWes Development, LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 4 North Road)
b. OTI Subdivision No. 2- Pct. 1 (S2 Developers, LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 6 Road)
c. Texan Crossing Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Mark Fryer, Inc.) (Texan Road & Mile 6 North Road)
d. La Villita Estates No. 4 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Amaja Land, LLC.) (Mile 10 North Road & Victoria Road)
 
 
B.
AI-103913
1. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Carmen Avila Ph. VI Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC.) (Carmen Avila Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
b. Ranchitos on Seminary Subdivision - Pct. 4 (John A. Rigney) (Seminary Road & Aurora Road)
2. Final Approval
a. Caledonia West Subdivision (Amended) - Pct. 4 (Ricardo Salinas) (Doolittle Road & Curry Road)
 
 
18.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-103839
Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100):
1. Approval of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #HHS001582500030) for October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027.
2. Approval for the County Judge to sign the following documents:
a. Budget
b. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) form
 
 
B.
AI-103933
AD LITEM Title IV-E (1100):
1. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budgets for the October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, fiscal years - Subject to Legal Review and Approval.
2. Approval for the County Judge to sign Form 2030 (Budget) for the October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, fiscal years.
 
 
C.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-103827
County Clerk Records Archive (1100):
Approval of 2026 appropriation of funds from the County Clerk Records Archive Fund (1100) Restricted Fund Balance in the amount of $18,171.96, to cover floor renovation job and wall painting in the County Clerk's office.  
 
 
19.
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.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
AI-103945
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for the "Expansion of the Pools", (as listed on the RFQ Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) for engagement through the established statutory and local protocol (i.e. nomination by user grading/scoring, presentation to CC for ranking, authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and/or applicable Programs, requiring the following listed Professional Services;
Project No.  Description  Submissions Received
26-0307 Expansion of the Professional Engineering Services Pool 21
B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the RFQ Legal Notice, requesting approval to waive minor formalities and/or technicalities.
 
 
B.
County Judge's Office
 
1.
AI-103958
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4), a personal or professional service;
B. Requesting approval of a Consulting Service Agreement between Hidalgo County and Isaac Sulemana, for Consulting Services.
 
 
C.
Constables
 
1.
AI-103915
Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
Requesting approval to purchase twenty-two (22) Portable Radios and Software Licenses through HC's membership with Houston-Galveston Area Council Buy Cooperative (H-GAC Contract No. RA05-21) from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $176,268.94.
 
 
D.
IT Department
 
1.
AI-103869
Requesting approval to purchase sixty (60) laptops (Dell Pro Rugged 14) through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5792), from Dell Marketing LP, in the total amount of $149,497.80
 
 
E.
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-103919
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Clinical Learning Experiences Agreement between HC Health and Human Services Department and Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Nursing for Educational Learning.
 
 
2.
AI-103877
A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of graded vendor submissions with the recommendation by the evaluation committee members for "Laboratory Services" (RFP 26-0043-05-22-05 Rebid).
Evaluated Vendors Clinical Pathology Laboratories Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc. 
Evalutator 1 1 2
Evalitator 2 1 2
Evalutator 3 1 2
Total Score 3 6
Rank    

B. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked vendor ________________to finalize an agreement for "Laboratory Services."
 
 
F.
Facilities Management
 
1.
AI-103894
A. Presentation and acceptance of the evaluation committee's recommendation of the responses received, including the committee's consideration of the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from the highest-ranked responsible respondent, Synergy Development & Construction LLC, for the total amount of $1,401,116.15; in connection with the "Hidalgo County Veterans Services New Office/Remodel" project;
B. Approval to execute the final Construction agreement between Hidalgo County and Synergy Development & Construction LLC, for the "Hidalgo County Veterans Services New Office/Remodel" project (26-0231-07-07) with authority to issue the Notice to Proceed upon the receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
 
 
2.
AI-103880
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, SKO Elite Repair, LLC, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract# 24010402), for the "ADA Compliance Repairs - Emergency Management Warehouse" project in the amount of $123,002.38, with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds. 
 
 
G.
Co. Wide
 
1.
AI-103836
A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of graded vendor submissions with the recommendation by the evaluation committee members for "Consulting Services for Hidalgo County Wellness Program" (RFP-26-0058-03-04-04).
Evaluated Vendors Healthbreak Inc. Healtworks Pros LLC Ortegon Insurance Agency, LLC AllOne Health Wel, LLC Mid-Valley Behavioral Health and Psychological Services Wellness Coaches USA LLC dba Ramp Health TNA @ Your Service Our Psyche, Inc. Workplace Wellness
Evaluator1 4 1 5 2 7.5 3 7.5 6 9
Evaluator 2 1 2.5 4.5 4.5 2.5 7.5 6 7.5 9
Evaluator 3 1 3 4 2 5 8 7 6 9
Evaluator 4 1 3.5 2 5 3.5 7.5 6 7.5 9
Evaluator 5 1 3 3 8 3 6 6 6 9
Total Score 8 13 18.5 21.5 21.5 32 32.5 33 45
Rank                  

B. Requesting authority for the HC Purchasing Department to negotiate with the No. 1-ranked vendor __________ to finalize an agreement for "Consulting Services for Hidalgo County Wellness Program".
 
 
2.
AI-103829
Requesting approval to award contract to VMK Concrete LLC, the sole responsive bidder, for "Purchase of Concrete Mix & Delivery" (C-26-0173-07-07).
 
 
20.
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-103947
Discussion, consideration and authorization for the Hidalgo County Executive Office to submit comments in response to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed rule rewriting 2 CFR Part 200.
 
 
C.
AI-103876
Presentation and acceptance of Emergency Service District No. 3 audit report for the year ending December 31, 2025
 
 
D.
AI-103825
Discussion, consideration and action on 100% Historical Designation of Jackson Ranch Church located at 904 W. Doffing Road, San Juan, Texas as recommended by the Hidalgo County Historical Commission
 
 
E.
AI-103837
Approval to accept a settlement check from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the amount of $1,266.88 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle (Precinct #4 Constables).  
 
 
F.
AI-103838
Approval to accept a settlement check from Fred Loya Insurance Company in the amount of $2,524.05 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle (Sheriff's Department). 
 
 
G.
AI-103840
Approval to accept a settlement check from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the amount of $13,263.67 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle (Sheriff's Department). 
 
 
21.
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.
AI-103920
Cause No. C-5250-24-M; Eric Trevino vs. Hidalgo County
 
 
D.
AI-103922
Cause No. CL-24-0073-J; Miguel Angel Jimenez, Jr. vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas
 
 
E.
AI-103928
Cause No. C-2947-26-J Juan C Marin Vega et al. v. Hidalgo County, Texas
 
 
F.
AI-103924
Cause No. CL-262290-E; County of Hidalgo, Texas vs. Marcos Antonio Alipi-Aguilar; Anabel Aguilar Arenas
 
 
G.
AI-103949
Cause No. C-2865-26-E Labatt Food Service, LLC V. Hidalgo County
 
 
H.
AI-103855
Claim of Armando Cisneros and Roxanna Torres
 
 
I.
AI-103907
Claim of Carlos Brito 
 
 
22.
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)
 
23.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-103921
Cause No. C-5250-24-M; Eric Trevino vs. Hidalgo County
 
 
D.
AI-103923
Cause No. CL-24-0073-J; Miguel Angel Jimenez, Jr. vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas
 
 
E.
AI-103929
Cause No. C-2947-26-J Juan C Marin Vega et al. v. Hidalgo County, Texas
 
 
F.
AI-103925
Cause No. CL-262290-E; County of Hidalgo, Texas vs. Marcos Antonio Alipi-Aguilar; Anabel Aguilar Arenas
 
 
G.
AI-103950
Cause No. C-2865-26-E Labatt Food Service, LLC V. Hidalgo County
 
 
H.
AI-103856
Claim of Armando Cisneros and Roxanna Torres
 
 
I.
AI-103908
Claim of Carlos Brito
 
 
24.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
25.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
26.
Adjourn