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Agenda for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
AUGUST 18, 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:

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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.

1.
AI-104308
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.)
 
 
2.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-104309
Fund Information Report
 
 
3.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-104325
1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
 
B.
AI-104291
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 11.65 Acres out of Farm Tract 1111 The West & Adams Tract (Mile 12 ½ N. Road & F.M. 1015) (Pct. 1)
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lot 16 Blk. 92 Mo-Tex land & Irrigation Co. (Monte Cristo Road & Sharp Road) (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: .64 acres out of Lot 12 Blk. 237 Tex-Mex Survey (Chapin Road & Mile 5 Road) (Pct. 4)
d. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: 174.47 acres out of Lots 160-163 Ramseyer Gardens #2 Subdivision (Geranio Drive & Eunice Garcia Drive) (Pct. 4)
e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Tract 10 McCook Ranchettes Subdivision (Ware Road & FM 490) (Pct. 4)
f. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Tract 9 McCook Ranchettes Subdivision (Ware Road & FM 490) (Pct. 4)
g. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lot 61 Valley Palm Park Subdivision (FM 2058 & Mile 16 Road) (Pct. 3)
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 20017416) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Northwest corner of Valverde Road & Averi Lane (Pct. 4)
i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 20003365) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Southeast corner of Brushline Road & Black Buck Lane (Pct. 4)
j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 6740430-PA45B) Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North east corner of Earling Road & Tower Road (Pct. 4)
k. Applicant: Agua SUD Legal Description: Lot 22 Blk. 18 Texan Gardens Subdivision (8 Mile Line & Western Road) (Pct. 3)
l. Applicant: Vexus Project No. TXWE012 - Line extension on Mile 5 West Road and Mile 5 North Road. (Pct. 1)
m. Applicant: Vexus Project No. TXWE011 - Line extension on Midway Road between 18th Street and Mile 5 N. Road. (Pct. 1)
 
 
4.
Emergency Management:
 
A.
AI-104347
Requesting approval to pay the following Bill of Sale, in the amount of $2,360.12, for the purchase of one leased vehicle, a 2020 Ford F-150 XL 4x4 Super Crew Cab (Asset #LE0212), submitted by vendor Enterprise Fleet Management.
 
 
5.
County Treasurer:
 
A.
AI-104245
2026 - 2nd Quarterly Investment Report
 
 
6.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-104293
District Attorney - CCP59 (1223):
Approval of the 2026 appropriation for the Hidalgo County District Attorney CCP59 fund in the amount of $27,000.00.
 
 
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-104306
District Clerk      Fee report for the month of July 2026       $455,497.43
 
 
B.
AI-104328
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2026 July
 
 
8.
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-104265
Request approval of payment of invoice No. 5808771 dated 08/04/2026 in the amount of $6,230.00 as submitted by McGriff, a MMA LLC Company, for the 2nd Qtr. Adjustments of 2026 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
 
9.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-104289
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $2,445,662.90 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 7/23/2026 thru 8/05/2026.
7/23/2026 - 7/29/2026 $1,245,115.93
7/30/2026 - 7/31/2026 $115,933.18
8/01/2026 - 8/05/2026 $1,084,613.79
Total $2,445,662.90

2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
 
B.
AI-104255
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 7/16/2026 - 7/31/2026 in the amount of $64,180.35 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
 
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-104287
IT Department:
Approval to pay 2026 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) for $175.00 with authorization for the County Treasurer to issue a check after the County Auditor completes auditing procedures.
 
 
B.
AI-104269
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $300.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #26111356), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 
 
 
C.
AI-104236
Health and Human Services: 
Approval to pay the American Public Health Association Membership fee for year 2026-2027, in the amount of $1,315.00 with authority for payment to be processed after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
 
11.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-104288
Approval of one (1) applicant within the Hidalgo County jurisdiction under the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) Colonia Self-Help Center Program (CSHC) #CSH24-0165 and HOME Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
 
12.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-104390
1. Approval to revise Law Enforcement Pay Plan Table
2. Approval to revise Longevity Pay Policy
 
 
B.
AI-104253
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of electronic transfers for the 2nd quarter of 2026.
 
 
13.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-104302
Requesting Public Purpose Declaration, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to purchase consumable items and imprint the Sheriff's Office logo on said items. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping to interact with participants, thereby instilling, strengthening, and reinforcing our partnership and commitment to the citizens of Hidalgo County.
 
 
14.
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).
 
A.
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-104393
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Synergy Development & Construction LLC, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract# 26010402), for the "HCCH Meander Improvements Project," with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds. 
 
 
2.
AI-104279
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Rochester Armored Car Co., Inc. for “Armored Car Services” (C-22-0366-09-06) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
3.
AI-104379
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Change Order (CO) and Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) for Noble Texas Builders ("Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II"), including but not limited to applicable change orders;
Description Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
CO No. 2 - [GMP No.2 - Abatement & Demolition]
(Credit/Reallocation of Funds to Contingency Allowance Total)
 195,187.00
AEA No. 5 - [GMP No.2 - Abatement & Demolition]
- CPR 008 
(Amount to be reduced from Contingency Allowance Total)
218,343.00
 
 
B.
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-104389
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services provided for Pct. 2 projects:
Project Name Invoice 
Date
 Invoice 
No.
Total Amount PO No.
Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 1 (WA#7) ARPA-21-122-040 08/03/26 20691 $4,813.94 26204144
Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 1 (WA#8) ARPA-21-122-040 08/03/26 20692 $2,094.61 26203487
Indoor Sports Complex-Baseball Exhibit Buildout Park Project (WA#1) 08/11/26 20694 $3,000.00 907514
Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 08/06/26 20695 $2,930.54 26201863
Nolana Loop Project (WA#1) 08/06/26 20696 $54,294.58 26200370
Palmer Pavilion Park Improvement Project (WA#1) 08/06/26 20697 $2,476.26 26200375
 
 
2.
AI-104259
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:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice No.    Amount  PO No.
Nolana Loop Project (WA#4) 07/31/26 11330474 $1,858.52 26000570
Eldora Road Project (WA#2) 07/31/26 11330478 $23,626.97 26000560
Bus281/SH107 Rd. & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#2) 07/31/26 11330482 $13,592.46 26200374
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) 07/31/26 11330484 $13,615.00 26000552
 
 
3.
AI-104262
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 129-03 in the amount of $3,375.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-26-0126-03-17 (WA#1) for Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park Restroom Facility Improvement Project.
 
 
4.
AI-104260
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 2026-139 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services for Pct 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project in the amount of $12,428.96 (Contract C-20-471-09-01 WA#1).
 
 
5.
AI-104349
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 4 from BM Benchmark, LLC, for the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for the "Hidalgo County Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project" (C-24-0253-04-29), for an extension of 38 additional days, as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
 
 
6.
AI-104357
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 (C-25-0170-05-13) with Urbe 21 Design & Construction for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 — Recreational Trails Connectivity Project — Mission Segment 1, as recommended by project manager Stanley Ramos, with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the approved change order. (ARPA-21-122-040)
 
 
C.
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-104268
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Agreement (C-26-0436-08-18) with Raba Kistner Inc. for the "Field Operations Site Upgrades" project as ranked and approved by CC (AI-104111; 07/21/2026).  
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 not to exceed the amount of $3,650.00 as submitted by Raba Kistner Inc., to provide a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, including records review, site reconnaissance, interviews, environmental condition evaluation, and preparation of an assessment report for the "Field Operations Site Upgrades" project; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. 
 
 
2.
AI-104274
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (4)(B), discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" Vehicles as listed on Exhibit "A" contained herein, including authority to remove said property from the HC Precinct No. 3 inventory list;
B. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.001-791.003 (2)(3), requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between HC Precinct No. 3 and The City of Hidalgo Public Library for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus vehicles.
 
 
3.
AI-104320
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 5 in the amount of $539,709.06 from IOC Company LLC, for Liberty Blvd PH II (Mile 3 RD to FM 2221)(C-25-0034-05-28) as certified for payment by Engineer, SAMES, Inc.
 
 
4.
AI-104321
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 18 in the amount of $751,685.75 from IOC Company LLC, for Liberty Blvd (83 to Mile 3 RD) (C-24-0148-05-29-10) as certified for payment by Engineer, SAMES, Inc. 
 
 
5.
AI-104344
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract (C-24-0289-09-24) between HC and Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC, to extend the termination date of the agreement. 
 
 
6.
AI-104375
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 20 in the amount of $27,725.70 from SAMES Inc. for Liberty Blvd (US83 to Mile 3)(C-24-0065-09-03) submitted by the Project Engineer SAMES Inc. 
 
 
7.
AI-104382
Requesting approval to process Invoice No. 30104, in the amount of $1,934.82, submitted by B2Z Engineering, for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 5K Linear Trail Project. 
 
 
D.
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-104366
Acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment. 
 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Invoice Number P.O. Number Invoice Amount
08/01/2026 Hidalgo County Precinct 4 CRC Brownstone Consultants LLC 1235 26200903 $9,084.45
08/01/2026 Betts Esparza Park  Brownstone Consultants LLC 1236 26200896 $8,863.64
08/01/2026 Russell Rd Realign WA#2 GDJ Engineering 2026-147 26201236 $38,940.30
07/31/2026 FM1925 WA#3 10th to McColl L&G Engineering 11330493 26201258 $35,781.30
07/31/2026 FM1925 WA#4 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. L&G Engineering 11330476 26201257 $588.00
07/31/2026 Mile 5 Project WA#2 L&G Engineering 11330475 26201256 $411.81
 
 
E.
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-104254
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 7/31/2026 11330494 $11,517.44 26200625
 
 
F.
Adult Probation:
 
1.
AI-104189
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Burton, McCumber & Longoria LLP for "Independent Audit Services" (C-24-0294-10-10) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
G.
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-104388
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day contract extension with Stericycle, Inc. for “Bio-Hazardous & Medical Waste Services & Supplies (C-23-0172-06-30) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
2.
AI-104329
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period with Unifirst Corporation for "Mats, Dust Mops, Shop Rags and Towels" (C-23-0134-08-22) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
3.
AI-104278
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Frontera Materials, Inc. for "Flex Base Material (Crushed Caliche)" (C-25-0336B-08-19) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
4.
AI-104277
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Terra Firma Materials, LLC for "Flex Base Material (Crushed Caliche)" (C-25-0336A-08-19) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
5.
AI-104296
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Security Guard Services" (RFB 26-0455), with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
 
 
6.
AI-104297
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Bulk Gasoline-On-Off Highway Diesel Fuel & Other Related Miscellaneous Products" (RFB 26-0456), with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
 
 
H.
Elections:
 
1.
AI-104332
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 2 for a Service Agreement between HC Elections Department and SOE Software dba/SCYTL (C-20-426-08-25), to extend the term for three (3) additional years in the amount of $15,400.00 annually and update the maintenance and service terms.
 
 
I.
Emergency Management:
 
1.
AI-104330
Requesting approval to pay the following Application No. 006, in the amount of $486,152.29, for the Hidalgo County Remote Emergency Operations Centers, submitted by vendor 8/A Builders, LLC.
 
 
J.
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-103997
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction from Rio United Builders for the "Elections Warehouse Storage Room Remodel" project, with authority for the County Judge and Hidalgo County Facilities Management Director or the Designee to sign all required documentation. 
 
 
2.
AI-104258
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $192,464.30 through PO# 26206282 for SKO Elite, LLC, regarding the Annex III HVAC Improvement project, with the authority of the County Judge or Facilities Management Assistant Director to sign all required documentation.
 
 
3.
AI-104261
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 9 in the amount of $ 281,200.00 through PO# 26200165 (2.3) for Noble Texas Builders, LLC, regarding the County Courthouse Project Phase II Project, with the authority of the County Judge or Facilities Management Assistant Director to sign all required documentation. 
 
 
4.
AI-104314
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 26210211, for the purchase of a metal structure from Tenzo McAllen LLC, in the total amount of $290,520.00
 
 
K.
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-104256
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Agreement between Texas A&M Health and Hidalgo County (C-22-0623-08-09) to exercise the final, one (1) year contract extension under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
 
2.
AI-104247
Requesting approval of the revisions made to the Supplemental Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) Data Sharing Agreement, approved by HCCC on 07/07/2026, AI-103897, with authority for the Director of the Health and Human Services Department to sign all required documents. 
 
 
3.
AI-104273
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with RGV College - School of Nursing for "Interlocal Agreement Between Hidalgo County and RGV College - School of Nursing," (C-23-0372-08-22) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
4.
AI-104295
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" (RFP 26-0411), with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. 
 
 
5.
AI-104322
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3, Sec 52 for the purpose of outreach items in support of the Office of Border Health grant program, as per attached in Exhibit A.
 
 
L.
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-104275
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Network Communications International Corp. dba Inmate Communications, Inc. for "Inmate Communications Agreement" (C-24-0186-08-20) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
2.
AI-104271
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with South Texas Landscape Management dba U. S. Lawns McAllen for "Lawn Care Services" (C-24-0099-08-06) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
3.
AI-104270
Requesting authority to exercise the sixth (6) one (1) year contract extension with SBA Towers IV, LLC for "Lease of Tower Space - La Joya," (C-20-221-09-22) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
M.
Veterans Office:
 
1.
AI-104351
Requesting approval to award contractor Millennial General Contractors LLC for the Veterans Office Housing Repairs Project (F.D), in the total amount of $11,480.00.
 
 
2.
AI-104305
Requesting approval to award contractor Millennial General Contractors LLC for the Veterans Office Housing Repairs Project (R.O), in the total amount of $30,325.00.
 
 
N.
WIC:
 
1.
AI-104281
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with GBB Rentals, Ltd. for “WIC Lease of Office Space - Donna” (C-23-0279-09-19) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
 
2.
AI-104235
Requesting approval of a thirty (30) day written notice of termination of the service agreement between HC and Copy Graphics, Inc. (C-23-0439-12-12) for "Canon Copier Lease Agreement".
 
 
3.
AI-104324
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Lease of Office Space - Lactation Center" (RFB 26-0406) with the authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
 
4.
AI-104326
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Lease of Office Space - City of Roma" (RFB-26-0410) with the authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.