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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 10:00 A.M. |
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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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-104711
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-104712
Fund Information Report
B.
AI-104837
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
C.
AI-104838
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
D.
AI-104802
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas TIRZ #1 2025-2026 payment, in the amount of $166,671.44 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
E.
AI-104856
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Mission 2025-2026 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $5,145,174.95 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Mission, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Mission.
3.
Awards/Recognitions:
A.
AI-104869
Ratification of Proclamation recognizing Grupo Duelo.
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-104826
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)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
B.
AI-104778
1. Preliminary Approval
a. G & V Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Ramona Medrano) (Mile 12 ½ N. Road & Mile 6 West Road)
b. Emmanuel Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Santa Fe Unique Home Builder, LLC.) (Tower Road & Trenton Road)
c. Pueblo De Palmas Phase 29 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (PDP Mile 4 LTD.) (Mile 14 Road & FM 1015)
a. G & V Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Ramona Medrano) (Mile 12 ½ N. Road & Mile 6 West Road)
b. Emmanuel Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Santa Fe Unique Home Builder, LLC.) (Tower Road & Trenton Road)
c. Pueblo De Palmas Phase 29 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (PDP Mile 4 LTD.) (Mile 14 Road & FM 1015)
C.
AI-104818
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 20.00 acres being the west ½ of Lot 6 Blk. 45 Alamo Land & Sugar Co., Proposed: Zares Subdivision (Eldora Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 2)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 20.00 acres being the west ½ of Lot 6 Blk. 45 Alamo Land & Sugar Co., Proposed: Zares Subdivision (Eldora Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 2)
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-104718
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2026 August
6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-104858
Request approval to process payment of invoice No. 4514954 dated 09/22/2026 in the amount of $4,998.00 as submitted by Montalvo Insurance Agency for the addition to the insurance coverage of ten drones and the removal of one drone, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-104791
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $2,207,626.28 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 9/03/2026 thru 9/16/2026.
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 for the month of October 2026 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| 9/03/2026 - 9/09/2026 | $1,151,471.22 |
| 9/10/2026 - 9/16/2026 | $1,056,155.06 |
| Total | $2,207,626.28 |
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 for the month of October 2026 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-104790
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 9/01/2026 - 9/15/2026 in the amount of $45,561.68 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 9/01/2026 - 9/15/2026 in the amount of $45,561.68 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-104755
Planning Department:
Requesting approval to pay American Planning Association membership dues for Hidalgo County Planning Director Anthony Klein Uresti in the amount of $104.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay American Planning Association membership dues for Hidalgo County Planning Director Anthony Klein Uresti in the amount of $104.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-104688
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for 2026-2027 to the American Jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera and Captian Jose Vasquez in the amount of $69.00 each (requisition no. 26113177) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for 2026-2027 to the American Jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera and Captian Jose Vasquez in the amount of $69.00 each (requisition no. 26113177) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
9.
Head Start:
A.
AI-104775
Discussion/Approval of Monthly Reports for August 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 and Snack Report
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 and Snack Report
B.
AI-104786
Notification of the 2026 Improper Payment Review Report for Hidalgo County Head Start Program.
C.
AI-104787
Hidalgo County Head Start Program Community Assessment Report.
D.
AI-104788
Hidalgo County Head Start Program 2025-2026 Program Information Report (PIR).
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-104719
DISTRICT ATTORNEY CCP59 (1223)/ HIDTA CCP59 (1251)
Approval of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County DA's CCP59 Fund (1223) to the HIDTA CCP59 Fund (1251) in the amount of $110,000.00.
Approval of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County DA's CCP59 Fund (1223) to the HIDTA CCP59 Fund (1251) in the amount of $110,000.00.
B.
AI-104702
WIC Registered Dietitian (1292):
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution as listed below, effective 10/01/2026:
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution as listed below, effective 10/01/2026:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||||
| Project # | Obj. | Position # | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. | Project # | Obj. | Position # | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. |
| 3500001727 | 501130 | 3500010 | Registered Dietitian IBCLC | 14/02 | 95% | 3500001727 | 501130 | 3500010 | Registered Dietitian IBCLC | 14/02 | 100% |
| 3500003127 | 5% | ||||||||||
11.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-104839
Requesting approval to add/delete vehicles and fuel card users (drivers) with US Bank Voyager as illustrated in Exhibit A.
B.
Emergency Management:
1.
AI-104861
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 (C-23-0499-01-09) between Hidalgo County and Raba Kistner, with an estimated cost of $21,096.90, to provide sampling, testing, and reporting for the "Remote Operations Center " project.
C.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-104854
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 11 from the contracted vendor, NM Contracting, LLC in connection with the "Construction for [ARPA-24-121-358] Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Wellness, Activity, and Community Center (WACC) Project" (C-24-0295-10-15) for a total project amount increase not to exceed $60,690.00, as recommended and as detailed by project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
D.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-104806
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 6 from BM Benchmark, LLC, for the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-04-29), for a change in the schedule of values, a reallocation of contingency, and to include additional days, as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
B. Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 8 (CAEA) in connection with the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-04-29) from the contracted vendor, BM Benchmark, LLC, for a decrease in allowance.
B. Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 8 (CAEA) in connection with the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-04-29) from the contracted vendor, BM Benchmark, LLC, for a decrease in allowance.
2.
AI-104601
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 (C-25-0064-04-15) with NM Contracting, LLC, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project as recommended and as detailed by project engineer, Christopher Rodriguez, P.E., with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the approved change order.
3.
AI-104761
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 from SKO Elite Repair, LLC, for the "Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Restroom Facility Project" (25-0631) in the amount of $13,078.35.
4.
AI-104758
Requesting approval of the following items for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Restroom Facility Project as submitted by the contractor, SKO Elite Repair LLC, with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu or the County Judge to sign all required documentation:
A. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of September 4, 2026.
B. Acceptance of the Certificate of Construction Completion, reflecting the date of September 4, 2026.
A. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of September 4, 2026.
B. Acceptance of the Certificate of Construction Completion, reflecting the date of September 4, 2026.
5.
AI-104808
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 (C-24-0217-08-20) with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 - Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 2 in the total amount of $45,120.00 as recommended by project manager Stanley Ramos, with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the approved change order.
E.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-104812
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 7 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 $15,902.88, and 158 additional days, as recommended by the Construction Manager, SAMES, Inc.
2.
AI-104804
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 3 from A&A Villa Construction, LLC, for the "Construction for [ARPA-23-340-330] La Mansion Health Clinic Improvement Project" (C-24-0182-08-02-10), for an extension of additional days, as recommended by the Project Manager, Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC.
3.
AI-104805
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract (C-22-0214-05-17) between Hidalgo County and Brownstone Consultants, LLC, for the "Construction and Project Management Oversight of El Paraiso Project", to extend the termination date of the agreement.
4.
AI-104807
Requesting approval to complete and submit an application for a water meter with the Agua Special Utility District for the 5K Mansion Linear Park Trail in Precinct 3, in the amount of $2,304.00.
5.
AI-104843
Requesting authority to ratify Agenda Item 104344, approved in CC on 6/18/2026, for the Supplemental Agreement No. 4 between Hidalgo County and Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC, to reflect the correct termination date of the agreement.
F.
Budget & Management:
1.
AI-104824
Requesting approval to enter into two (2), five (5) year lease agreements, with a buyout option, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 260404), from American National Leasing Company in the total estimated annual payment of $23,933.54
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Total Annual Payment | Status |
| 2 | 2026 | Ford | F-150 | $ 23,933.54 | In-stock |
G.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-104794
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with BLX Group LLC for "Arbitrage Calculation Services" (C-23-0283-10-03) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
H.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-104759
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Striping of County Roads, Parking Lots & Misc. Buildings" (RFB-26-0567) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
2.
AI-104731
Requesting authority to exercise the second (2) one (1) year contract extension with Frontera Materials Inc. for "Type D Hot Mix Asphalt (Gravel Only)" (C-24-0196-10-15) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
3.
AI-104732
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) three (3) year contract extension with Unifirst Corporation for "Rental of Industrial Uniforms" (C-23-0213-09-05) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
4.
AI-104823
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Bond & Bond Auctioneers, LLC for "Auctioneer Services" (C-22-0400-09-27) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
5.
AI-104827
Requesting approval of the supplemental representation agreement with Cecilia De Los Santos dba Redbird Realty, LLC in connection with the Engagement Agreement for Professional Real Estate Services (C-26-0124-03-03), approved by HCCC on 3/3/2026, AI-102529.
I.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-104516
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 between Hidalgo County and L&G Consulting Engineers, for the RGV - MPO Technical Advisory Committee & Transportation Policy Board Advisor (C-21-117-11-30), to extend the termination date of the agreement.
2.
AI-104801
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Elevator Maintenance Agreement through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS Contract No. 25050201) with Rio Elevator Company Inc. in the total amount of $325.00 monthly.
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-104810
Requesting approval of the supplemental Interface Agreement with Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc., a Sonic Healthcare Company, in connection with the Master Service Agreement with Patagonia Health, Inc. (C-26-0047-05-26), approved by HCCC on 05/26/2026, AI-103188, with authority for HC Health & Human Services Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
2.
AI-104845
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Independent School Districts as listed below for Food Regulation Inspection Services.
| ISD Name | Contract Number |
| Donna ISD | C-26-0589-09-29 |
| Mission ISD | C-26-0592-09-29 |
| Monte Alto ISD | C-26-0593-09-29 |
| Progreso ISD | C-26-0594-09-29 |
| Pharr-San Juan Alamo ISD | C-26-0595-09-29 |
| Weslaco ISD | C-26-0598-09-29 |
K.
Juvenile Probation:
1.
AI-104425
Requesting authority to ratify AI-103048, approved on HCCC on 04/14/2026, to reflect the corrected amount of $254,172.00
L.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-104819
Requesting authority to exercise the third, one (1) year contract extension with Sobia Nasir, M.D. for "Professional Physicians Services for HCSO New Hires" (C-22-0395-10-18) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
M.
WIC:
1.
AI-104272
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with BIC Development Corp. for "Lease of Office Space for WIC Storage" (C-22-0431-09-20) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.