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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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-105168
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-105169
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-105129
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Hanks Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Albert J. Hanks) (Mile 5 ½ W. Road & Mile 10 N. Road)
b. J & A Ranch Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Alberto De Hoyos) (Bryan Road & SH 107)
c. Playa Sola Subdivision - Pct. 3 (1960 Inv., Co., LLC.) (La Gallina Road & Mile 7 N. Road)
B.
AI-105143
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Mesquite Xrossing Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Daniel Alvarez) (FM 88 & Mile 14 N. Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
C.
AI-105147
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Sunset Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Albino Trejo) (Tower & SH 107)
Reimbursement Request: $7,000.00 for (2 OSSF’S)
D.
AI-105149
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Highland Manor Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Inv., LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ Road & Mile 11 Road)
Reimbursement Request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF’S)
E.
AI-105155
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Alondra la Blanca Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (TOKOS, LLC.) (F.M. 493 & SH 107)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
F.
AI-105156
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Highland Manor Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Inv, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ W. Road & Mile 11 N. Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
G.
AI-105178
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Pueblo de Palmas No. 31 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (JGF Land, Co., Inc.) (Wisconsin Road & Dillon Road)
Reimbursement Request: $9,750.00 for (3 Fire Hydrants)
H.
AI-105192
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Pueblo de Palmas No. 28 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (PDP Mile 4, LTD.) (Mile 14 Road & FM 1015)
Reimbursement Request: $227,812.27 for (OSSF'S, Subdivision Improvements, and Paving Improvements)
I.
AI-105200
1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
a. Pueblo de Palmas No. 30 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Research Tax Management, Inc.) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement Request: $45,137.00 for (Drainage Improvements, Lot Grading, Fire Hydrants)
J.
AI-105201
Discussion, consideration, and approval to waive the permit fee in the amount of $350.00 for TWDB Phase 1 Flood Control Project Segment 21 Phase 1 for drainage improvements.
K.
AI-105224
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Eldora Gardens Subdivision Lot 11 (Eldora Road & Angelita Drive) (Pct. 2)
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Blk. 2 Hill Halbert Tract out of El Gato and La Blanca Grant (Curve Road & Dillon Drive) (Pct. 2)
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.00 acre out of the west 10.00 of the east 20.00 acres of Lot 8 Section 249 Tex-Mex Railway Subdivision (Tower Road & Mile 17 N. Road) (Pct. 4)
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Clearview Estates Lot 9 Subdivision (Clearview Road & Lott Road) (Pct. 1)
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lots 32, 31, 49 out of M.L. Woods Co. Tract 4 Subdivision (Arrechiga Street & Veterans Road) (Pct. 2)
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.01 acres out of Farm Tract 2050 North Capisallo District (Mile 13 N. Road & Mile 2 W. Road) (Pct. 1)
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.102 acres out of the North ½ of the south ½ of Blk. 213 La Blanca Ag. Tract Subdivision B (Mile 17 ½ N. Road & Sunflower Road) (Pct. 1)
h. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.07 acres out of Blk. 77 & 98 Townsite of Hargill; Proposed RB Stewart Estates Subdivision (Wilson Ave. & Block Lane) (Pct. 1)
i. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 28 Del Rey Estates Unit 1 Subdivision (Del Rey W. Road & Donna Drive) (Pct. 4)
j. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 15 Blk. 46 Mo-Tex Land Irrigation Co. (FM 88 & Midway Road) (Pct. 1)
L.
AI-105228
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)
4.
Awards/Recognitions:
A.
AI-105223
Proclamation declaring Nov 10, 2026 as United States Coast Guard Commander Joe Brown Day
5.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-105237
2026 3rd Quarter Investment Report
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-105187
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of
$2,013,768.87 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/15/2026 thru 10/28/2026.
| 10/15/2026 - 10/21/2026 |
$1,310,090.91 |
| 10/22/2026 - 10/28/2026 |
$703,677.96 |
| Total |
$2,013,768.87 |
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
November 2026 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-105191
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 10/16/2026 - 10/31/2026 in the amount of $43,534.89 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
C.
AI-105238
Approval of Letter of Direction for Disclosure of PHI to a Designated Third-Party Vendor of Plan Sponsor, HealthBreak Inc., with authority for Mrs. Erika Reyna, Human Resources Director, to sign the form.
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-105182
| NO. |
ACCOUNT |
PAYER |
AMOUNT |
| 1. |
S5100.00.001.0007.00 |
1511 CENLAR SERVICED BY CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES LLC |
$4,159.64 |
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-105020
County Commissioners:
1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for services by and between Hidalgo County and the Alliance for I-69 Texas for year 2026.
2. Approval to pay membership dues to RGV Mobility Task Force (RGV Partnership) Alliance for I-69 in the amount of $9,288.00 for 2026 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
AI-105110
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $500.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #26115346), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
C.
AI-105128
CRIM DA (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the State Bar of Texas membership dues for Assistant District Attorneys employed at the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office in the amount of $104.00/each, in the total amount of $520.00 (Employees: M.P.-300292, N.P.-300293, C.O.-300291, S.M.-244368, J.V.-300242), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-105185
Economic Development (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Economic Development Council for Rosendo "Randy" Perez, Economic Development Director, in the total amount of $600.00 (Requisition #26115845) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
9.
Urban County:
A.
AI-105179
Requesting approval to rescind action taken to cancel the bid award and approval of contract with RG Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors for the demolition and reconstruction of one (1) unit in the Countywide area in the amount of $117,900.00 (House#4).
B.
AI-105225
Requesting approval to purchase playground equipment from Exerplay, Inc. for Precinct No. 2 Lopezville Park through Hidalgo County’s membership with the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program (contract # 781-25) in the amount of $74,448.11 utilizing CDBG funds from Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 Precinct 2 Parks and Recreational Improvements Funds.
C.
AI-105227
Requesting approval to purchase picnic tables from KBA Industries LLC for Precinct No. 2 Lopezville Park in the amount of $10,651.38 utilizing CDBG funds from Fiscal Year 2022 Precinct 2 Parks and Recreational Improvements Funds. "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295."
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-105111
Urban Co. (1288) / Urban Co. (1100):
Approval of the following change in funding source as listed below, effective 09/29/2026 and for calendar year 2027:
| Dept. |
Obj. |
Position # |
Position Title |
G/S |
% Dist. |
From Fund |
To Fund |
| 250 |
501130 |
2500031 |
Division Manager II |
16/01 |
100% |
1288 |
1100 |
11.
Purchasing Department:
A.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-105209
Requesting approval to ratify agenda item 105063 to reflect the correct project number for the following projects:
| Project No. |
Department |
Vendor Name |
Final Payment Amount |
| 25-0392-ADA (06) |
Facilities Management |
SKO Elite Repair, LLC |
$123,002.38 |
| 25-0392-ADA (07) |
Facilities Management |
SKO Elite Repair, LLC |
$11,096.97 |
B.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-105196
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 (C-25-0169-05-13) with RBM Contractors, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 — Recreational Trails Connectivity Project — McAllen Segment 1 (from Taylor Rd. to Ware Rd. and 23rd St. to 10th St.), as recommended by Project Manager Saul Ramos, with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the approved change order. (ARPA-21-122-040)
2.
AI-105206
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 7 from RGV Construction, LLC, for the "[ARPA-24-340-352] - Construction Manager at Risk for McAllen Health Center Improvement Project" (C-24-0312-09-27), for additional scope in the amount of $20,484.31, as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 8 from RGV Construction, LLC, for the "[ARPA-24-340-352] - Construction Manager at Risk for McAllen Health Center Improvement Project" (C-24-0312-09-27), for additional scope in the amount of $14,472.56, as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
C. Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion from RGV Construction, LLC for the "[ARPA-24-340-352] - Construction Manager at Risk for McAllen Health Center Improvement Project" (C-24-0312-09-27), as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
3.
AI-105207
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 7 from BM Benchmark Construction, 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 total increase in cost of $40,330.98, as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 8 from BM Benchmark Construction, 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 time extension, as recommended by the Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
4.
AI-105241
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 4 (C-25-0063-04-01) with RBM Contractors, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 — Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 2, as recommended by Project Manager Stanley Ramos, with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the approved change order. (ARPA-21-122-040)
5.
AI-105255
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 4 (C-25-0064-04-15) by 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. Requesting approval for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-105221
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 8 from IOC Company, LLC, for the "Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)" (C-24-0148-05-29-10) to address modifications and increase the contract price by $44,287.10, as recommended by the Construction Manager, SAMES, Inc.
2.
AI-105222
Requesting authority to ratify Agenda Item 104561, approved by HCCC on 9/15/2026, to reflect the correct type of agreement, from Supplemental No. 1 to Amendment No. 1, for (C-24-0065-09-03) Professional Engineering Services for "Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)."
3.
AI-105226
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 4 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), to address a change in owner allowances, an increase in contract time, and to increase the contract amount by $10,075.00, as recommended by the Project Manager, Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 6 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), for a decrease in allowance, as recommended by the Project Manager, Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC.
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-105218
Requesting acceptance and approval of Construction Change Directive No. 2 from Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. for the "South East Park Project" (Betts/Esparza) in Precinct No. 4 (C-25-0481-12-09), for changes to the Contingency Allowance balance, as recommended by the Project Architect, Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC, with authority for the Commissioner, Precinct 4, or the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
2.
AI-105219
Requesting acceptance and approval of Construction Change Directive No. 3 from Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc. for the "South East Park Project" (Betts/Esparza) in Precinct No. 4 (C-25-0481-12-09), for changes to the Contingency Allowance balance, as recommended by the Project Architect, Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC, with authority for the Commissioner, Precinct 4, or the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
E.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-105235
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 |
10/31/2026 |
11330565 |
$11,139.28 |
26213765 |
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-105174
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Vending Machine Services" (RFB-26-0655) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
G.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-105197
Requesting approval to purchase fire alarm system replacement and repairs for various locations through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 751-24), from API National Service Group, in the total amount of $61,310.70
| Locations |
Amount |
| Annex III |
$4,399.67 |
| Adult Probation |
$10,377.75 |
| Administration I |
$36,754.12 |
| John Austin Pena |
$9,779.16 |
| Total Cost |
$61,310.70 |
2.
AI-105208
Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the "HVAC Improvements at Hidalgo County District Attorney's Annex 3" project, submitted by SKO Elite Repair, LLC, as recommended by Half Associates, Inc., project Engineer.
3.
AI-105146
A) Requesting authorization and approval to apply for water and solid waste services with the City of Weslaco for 1711 N. Bridge Ave. Weslaco, TX 78596, and if applicable, with the authority for the Director of Juvenile Probation to sign any required documents.
B) Requesting authorization and approval to apply for electrical services with Gexa Energy through County Contract C-19-191-11-22, for 1711 N. Bridge Ave. Weslaco, TX 78596, and if applicable, with the authority for the Director of Juvenile Probation to sign any required documents.
H.
Fire Marshal:
1.
AI-105176
Requesting approval to enter into multiple Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for Temporary Fire Protection Services Funding with Emergency Service Districts No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6.
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-105152
Requesting approval for the Health & Human Services Department to purchase gift cards at H.E.B as approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (grantor agency), to promote treatment compliance for Tuberculosis Program patients. The purchase would involve the use of the County's credit card, as purchase orders are not accepted.
2.
AI-105173
Requesting approval to purchase mobile digital X-ray services from Mobile X-Rays on Demand, LLC, in the amount of $100.00 per X-ray exam, $75.00 per EKG exam, and $140.00 per EKG combo.
3.
AI-105175
Requesting approval to purchase website maintenance hours (Website Hourly Design) from CivicPlus, LLC, in the total amount of $2,560.00
4.
AI-105244
A. Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Standard Commercial Security Agreement with automatic renewal for security monitoring services with Alan Yoder Enterprises dba Superior Alarms in the total amount of $25.00 monthly and a one-time activation fee of $298.00 for the Forensic Center in Hidalgo County Health & Human Services.
B. Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year Standard Commercial Security Agreement with automatic renewal for security monitoring services with Alan Yoder Enterprises dba Superior Alarms in the total amount of $25.00 monthly and a one-time activation fee of $298.00 for the Public Health Laboratory in Hidalgo County Health & Human Services.
J.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-105139
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove the asset from the Sheriff's Office inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to the item being deemed obsolete and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
2.
AI-105058
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., for “DNA Testing Services” (C-23-0366-11-28) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
K.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-105060
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with the City of Weslaco for “Scofflaw Denial Services” (C-24-0272-08-06) under the same terms, and conditions.
L.
WIC:
1.
AI-105055
Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day contract extension with SPI Ventures, LLP, for "Lease of Office Space in Starr County - Rio Grande City" (C-21-111-12-14), under the same rates, terms, and conditions.