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Agenda for CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JULY 21, 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-103878
Introduction of the new District Extension Administrator - District 12, Dr. Andrea A. Valdez PH.D. CCMP 
 
 
B.
AI-103937
Proclamation Honoring the 150th historic legacy of Prairie View A&M University
 
 
C.
AI-104004
Presentation by the Hidalgo County Urban County Program to Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal, Pct. 3, recognizing Precinct 3 as the recipient of the Hidalgo County Urban County Program "Quick Draw" Award for exceptional efficiency and performance in project funding utilization and program execution.
 
 
5.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
6.
Open Forum
 
7.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-104029
Discussion, consideration and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the Boys and Girls Club of McAllen.
 
 
8.
Economic Development:
 
A.
AI-104102
Discussion and possible action to adopt the amended Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy Guidelines, effective upon approval.
 
 
B.
AI-104112
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County’s participation in the creation and operation of Mercedes Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2 and the execution of the related Interlocal Agreement, subject to final legal review.
 
 
9.
Emergency Management:
 
A.
AI-104096
Discussion and action of Master Mutual Aid Agreement Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LGRVDC), with authority for the County Judge to sign required documents.
 
 
10.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A.
AI-104109
Requesting approval of the Official Bond and Oath for Aissa I. Garza, Judge of Probate Court No. 2.
 
 
11.
HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A.
AI-104002
HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Cooperative Grant Agreement Award Number (FAIN) HID3126G0770 between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $797,535.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2026-12/31/2027.
2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime allowable under grant terms and conditions.
3. Authorization and approval for Judge Richard Cortez to sign Grant Agreement and the Grant Conditions as authorized official.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2026 HIDTA Task Force Grant in the amount of $797,535.00 and appropriation of same.
 
 
12.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-103973
Sheriff's Office — COPs Hiring Grant FY26
1. Authorization and approval to submit an application for the COPs Hiring Grant FY26 with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Authorization for the County Judge and/or Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign OMB No. 4040-0004 as Authorized Representative ("AOR").
3. Ratification and authorization for the County Judge and/or Hidalgo County Sheriff to certify the required documentation and application under Grants.gov as authorized official.
4. Authorization for the County Judge and/or Hidalgo County Sheriff to certify the required documentation and application under JustGrants.gov as authorized official.
 
 
B.
AI-104027
Sheriff's Office - D.O.J. (1229):
Requesting approval of appropriation of D.O.J. Funds in the amount of $270,000.00 for the purchase of Drones for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. 
 
 
13.
Constable Pct. #2:
 
A.
AI-104079
Constable Precinct 2 – DEA McAllen Task Force (1284):
1. Approval of a State and Local Task Force Agreement between the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 Office and the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with authorization for Constable Martin Cantu to sign all pertinent documentation.
2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenue, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY2026 Constable Precinct 2 Task Force Agreement in the amount of $22,377.00 and appropriation of the same amount.
 
 
14.
Constable Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-103854
Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy Program (1285):
1. Approval to renew Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Mission CISD for FY 2027 (period from 09-01-2026 to 08-31-2027) in relation to the STOP Truancy Program with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreement.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, and appropriation of the same.
 
 
15.
Constable Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-103967
Approval of 2026 appropriation from Constable Pct.4 Asset Forfeiture CCP59 Unassigned Fund Balance (Fund 1231) to Constable Pct.4 Asset Forfeiture Ch59 (Object Code 752) in the amount of $78,341.78 to pay for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. 
 
 
16.
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-104039
Approval to appoint Brianda Alaniz, student at UTRGV, as an intern under the Hidalgo County Child Protective Court for the period of 8/26/2026 - 5/13/2027.
 
 
C.
AI-104028
Crim DA (1100):
Approval to extend the following full-time temporary position beginning 08/01/2026 through 12/31/2026:
Action Dept. Position # Position Title Grade
Extend 0080 800116 Legal Assistant I 06
 
 
D.
AI-104054
332nd DC (1100)
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. Position # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 2 0006 60006 Bailiff 10
 
 
17.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-104025
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to rescind a portion of previously approved Agenda Item AI-103494 authorizing a HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program Written Agreement with The Salvation Army for the provision of eligible HOME-ARP Supportive Services, and deobligate the funding of $153,373.73 initially awarded, subject to legal approval
 
 
B.
AI-104026
Discussion, consideration and possible action to adopt the Hidalgo County Urban County Program’s HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program Policies and Procedures to establish the administrative framework governing the implementation of the County’s HOME-ARP Program, subject to legal approval
 
 
C.
AI-103987
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the FY 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Subrecipient agreements between Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) and The Salvation Army of McAllen and Women Together, INC., for the administration of ESG funded activities for the term of November 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027.
 
 
D.
AI-104005
Discussion, consideration, and action of the Three-Year Cooperation Agreements with each participating city for fiscal years 2027-2029 necessary for the re-qualification of Hidalgo County as an Urban County for the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program.
 
 
E.
AI-104059
Discussion, consideration and possible action to award the best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services to S2 Engineering, PLLC in the amount of $63,444.46 utilizing CDBG Fiscal Years 2023,2024 & 2025 City of Mercedes Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
 
 
18.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
Health Care Funding District:
 
1.
AI-104103
A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 13 UC Interim Redistribution Payment and IGT in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 07/29/2026 and a settlement date of 07/30/2026.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
 
 
B.
AI-103974
Requesting approval to set up a cash collection point for the Health and Human Services Department at the Immunizations division
 
 
19.
Community Service Agency:
 
A.
AI-103984
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept a one-time donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. to the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA), designated to support the Agency’s utilization of the Unite Us Network. 
 
 
B.
AI-103965
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept a donation of $5,000 from NRG Energy in support of the 2026 CARE Program.
 
 
C.
AI-104006
1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the procurement process conducted by the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA) for Resource Development Consultant Services.
2. Approve the selection and award to Educational Research Institute (ERI) with an initial three (3)-month professional services agreement.
3. Authorization for Jaime R. Longoria to sign the service agreement with Educational Research Institute (ERI).
 
 
20.
Elections Department:
 
A.
AI-104020
Discussion, consideration and approval of a poll worker pay rate increase for all Election Judges, Alternate Judges and Election Clerks who work any federal, state, and local elections in Hidalgo County.
 
 
21.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A.
AI-104022
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel Number 6 and 16 associated with the Mile 10 North Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
 
B.
AI-104003
Discussion and possible action on approving Easement document between Texabrig, Inc. and The County of Hidalgo
 
 
22.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A.
AI-104067
Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority Board by Pct. #2 for May 4, 2026 - May 3, 2028 term.
 
 
23.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-103969
Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $150,000.00 to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
 
B.
American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1.
AI-104057
Requesting approval of budget revisions as per Exhibit A.
 
 
C.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-103968
Law Library (1247):
Approval of 2026 appropriation of funds from the Law Library Unassigned Fund Balance in the amount of $30,000 to cover the cost of the library's (Westlaw) online legal research services for the period of October through December 2026. 
 
 
24.
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.
Fire Marshal:
 
1.
AI-104009
Requesting approval to enter into a six (6) month Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the municipalities listed below for Rural Emergency Services.
Municipality Name  Contract No. Lump Sum Total Amount
City of San Juan C-26-0420A-07-21 $11,666.67
City of Pharr C-26-0420B-07-21 $29,166.67
City of Alamo C-26-0420C-07-21 $46,666.67
City of Alton C-26-0420D-07-21 $291,666.67
City of Elsa C-26-0420E-07-21 $145,833.33
 
 
B.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-104063
Requesting acceptance and approval of proposal from Alpha Management Professionals, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS Contract #240601), for the "Executive Infrastructure Transparency, Administrative Support and Interactive Project Visualization Services," in the amount of $72,000.00 with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documents.
 
 
C.
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-104114
Requesting approval to award the "Eldora Road, from FM 3362 (Jackson Road) to Veterans Blvd. (“I” Road)" project located in Precinct 2 to the qualified lowest responsive bidder (while meeting all specifications and requirements) to IOC Company, LLC, recommended by the project engineer, L&G Engineering in the total amount of $11,846,829.28; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.
 
 
D.
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-104111
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the county's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for "Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing - Field Operations Site Upgrades" Project :
Evaluated Firms Raba Kistner, Inc Millennium Engineers Group, Inc Terracon Consultants, Inc
Evaluator No. 1 1 3 2
TOTAL 1 3 2
RANK      
Evaluation Conducted by Prct. 3
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Agreement with the number one ranked firm _____________, for "Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing - Field Operations Site Upgrades" Project.
 
 
2.
AI-104110
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County’s Pool of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services to provide Engineering services for the "TxDOT HSIP Projects": 
Evaluated Firms Texas Infrastructure
Development Group, LLC 
HCE  Scivle, PLLC 
Evaluator No.1 3 2 1
Total 3 2 1
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement commencing with the No.1 ranked firm______________to provide Engineering services for the "TxDOT HSIP Projects"
 
 
3.
AI-104108
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 6 from IOC Company, LLC, for the "Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)" (C-24-0148-05-29-10) to address modifications, increase the contract price by $228,886.88, and 19 additional days, as recommended by the Construction Manager, SAMES, Inc.
 
 
E.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-104043
A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of vendors' graded submissions, with the recommendation by the evaluation committee members for "Construction of 2812 CRC Facility in Precinct 4"
Participating Vendors AOC Calton Ltd Summit Building & Design Broaddus Construction Econ Group, LLC Gerlach Builders LLC G&G Contractors, LLC Holchemont, Ltd. ICGM Group LLC  NM Contracting, LLC    TRIUN, LLC 
Evaluator 1  8  2  1  3  7  4  9   6  5
Evaluator 2  8  2  1  3  7   4  9  6  5
Evaluator 3  8  2  1  3  7  4  9  6  5
Total  24  6  3     9   21  12  27  18  15
Rank                   
B. Requesting authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked vendor,________________, for "Construction of 2812 CRC Facility in Precinct 4"
 
 
F.
Constables
 
1.
AI-104012
Constable Pct 2
Requesting approval to purchase twenty-five (25) Portable Radios and Software Licenses through HC's membership with Houston-Galveston Area Council Buy Cooperative (HGAC Contract No. RA05-21) from Motorola Solutions Inc. in the total amount of $200,988.50
 
 
2.
AI-104042
Constable Pct 4
Requesting approval to purchase twenty-eight (28) Portable Radios and Software Licenses through HC's membership with Houston-Galveston Area Council Buy Cooperative (HGAC Contract No. RA05-21) from Motorola Solutions Inc. in the total amount of $224,314.88
 
 
G.
IT Department
 
1.
AI-104051
Requesting approval to purchase Cisco Duo Premier Edition Subscription through HC's membership with the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative (DIR Contract No. DIR-CPO-5347) from Insight Public Sector, Inc., in the total amount of $305,936.80
 
 
H.
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-103999
Requesting approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements and specifications for "Laboratory Services" (C-26-0043-07-21) with Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
 
 
I.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-104007
Requesting authority to reject all bids received for “Psychological Evaluation Services for Law Enforcement Agencies” (RFB 26-0066).
 
 
2.
AI-104011
Requesting approval to award contract to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd, the sole responsive bidder, for "Professional Physicians Services for HCSO New Hires" (C-26-0067-07-21). 
 
 
3.
AI-103983
Requesting approval to purchase ANAFI UKR Drone Equipment for the Sheriff's Office through HC's Membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 4400008468) from Safeware, Inc. in the total amount of $264,650.35
 
 
J.
Co. Wide
 
1.
AI-103990
A. Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Disaster Recovery Services; Debris Clearance, Removal, and Other Miscellaneous Related Services" (RFP-26-0404) 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
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
 
 
25.
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-103988
Presentation and acceptance of Emergency Service District No. 1 audit report for the year ending December 31, 2025
 
 
C.
AI-104038
Approval to accept a settlement check from Homestate County Mutual in the amount of $10,933.30 to settle property damages to County property (Precinct #2). 
 
 
D.
AI-103906
Appointment/Re-appointment of Hidalgo County Fire Marshal, Homero Garza
 
 
E.
AI-104069
Approval to appoint member to the Hidalgo County Historical Commission (Pct 4)
 
 
26.
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-104065
Claim of Anayeli Blanco Maldonado and Angelica Nayeli Reyes Blanco
 
 
D.
AI-104030
Claim of Jose Solis
 
 
E.
AI-104032
Claim of Jennifer Cadena
 
 
F.
AI-104034
Claim of Anderson Equipment - DOI 9/26/25
 
 
G.
AI-104036
Claim of Anderson Equipment - DOI 11/13/25
 
 
27.
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)
 
28.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-104066
Claim of Anayeli Blanco Maldonado and Angelica Nayeli Reyes Blanco
 
 
D.
AI-104031
Claim of Jose Solis
 
 
E.
AI-104033
Claim of Jennifer Cadena
 
 
F.
AI-104035
Claim of Anderson Equipment - DOI 9/26/25
 
 
G.
AI-104037
Claim of Anderson Equipment - DOI 11/13/25
 
 
29.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31.
Adjourn