SPECIAL MEETING - March 10, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th day of March A.D., 2020, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
 |
AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT March 10, 2020 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 Administration 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Consent Agenda items 12.A & 12.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
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.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-74650
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
Attachments:
C.
AI-74652
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
Attachments:
D.
AI-74758
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Pharr 2015-2016 through 2018-2019 TIRZ #1 payment, in the amount of $385,944.41 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Pharr, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Pharr.
Attachments:
3.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-74784
CO2017-Pct 2 N SJ Swimming Pool Project (1351):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas CRC Yth Fac Prj to CO2017-Pct 2 N SJ Swimming Pool Project in the amount of $103.88 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas CRC Yth Fac Prj to CO2017-Pct 2 N SJ Swimming Pool Project in the amount of $103.88 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
4.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-74794
2020 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-74690
2020 - Pct 1 CRC (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-74747
2020 - IT Department (Justice Crt Tech) 1242
Attachments:
D.
AI-74648
2020 - Census Division (1100)
E.
AI-74710
2020 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
F.
AI-74719
2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-74721
2020 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-74722
2020 - Pct.4 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-74716
2020 - IT Department C.W. (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-74728
2020 Elections Dept (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-74653
2020 - Crt Reporter Srv (1239)
Attachments:
L.
AI-74654
2020 - Co Rec Mgmt/Preserv- DC (1238)
Attachments:
M.
AI-74655
2020 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-74667
2020 - Domestic Relations Office (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-74687
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100):
Attachments:
P.
AI-74651
2020 - Law Library (1247)
Q.
AI-74663
2020 - D.A. ASU (1281)
Attachments:
R.
AI-74641
2020 - DA FED SHRG TREAS (1252)
Attachments:
S.
AI-74621
2020 - 430th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-74634
2020 - JP 5-1 (1100)
Attachments:
U.
AI-74782
2020 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100)
Attachments:
V.
AI-74770
2020 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-74769
2020 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
X.
AI-74670
2020 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-74638
2020 - Pct. 3 Parks (1200)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-74633
2020 - CCL#8 (1100)
Attachments:
AA.
AI-74618
2020 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
BB.
AI-74610
2020 - JP Pct 1/Pl 2 (1100)
Attachments:
CC.
AI-74616
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. - PHEP Hazards (1293)
Attachments:
DD.
AI-74615
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS/LPHS (1293)
Attachments:
EE.
AI-74689
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Fed (1293)
Attachments:
FF.
AI-74623
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB State (1293)
5.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-74750
Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez Rd Prj (1200):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance to Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez Road Project in the amount of $3,000.00.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance to Pct 2 ICA Cesar Chavez Road Project in the amount of $3,000.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-74725
Co Clerk (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Co Clerk in the amount of $10,519.26 to fund pending equipment purchase for Co Clerks Conference Room
Attachments:
C.
AI-74649
Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Alt Incarceration Program to Co.Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $5,305.00 to reallocate funds into the correct account.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Alt Incarceration Program to Co.Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $5,305.00 to reallocate funds into the correct account.
Attachments:
D.
AI-74640
Fac Mgmt-Security Div (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Fac Mgmt-Security Div in the amount of $5,712.53 to fund 15 licenses for cameras that will be installed at Constable Pct.1 and also for the walkthrough metal detector for the courthouse.
6.
WIC:
A.
AI-74491
Requesting approval to accept computer equipment and authorization to sign the Certificate of Acquisition from the South Plains Community Action Partnership, Inc. consisting of:
| Quantity | Description |
| 120 | MS Surface Go Y/8/128 Silver |
| 89 | Dell CTO 7070 I7-9700 256 / 16 WI0P |
| 41 | Dell CTO 5500 I7 -8665U 512/16 W10P Laptops |
Attachments:
7.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-74695
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Attachments:
B.
AI-74675
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 18.30 Tract of land being a portion of Lot 2 Blk. 7 La Donna Plat Subdivision and all of lots 15 & 16 of
Sunset Valley Phase IV; Proposed Sunset Valley Phase V Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Stites Road and Victoria Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Victoria Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing and One 1” Dual service with a 2” casing boring Victoria Road.
b. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 29.95 Tract of land out of Lots 31-33 Blk. 18 Texan Gardens Subdivision; Proposed Las Comadres No. 7 Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road and Mile 7 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line east of Western Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Four 1” water line services with a 2” PVC casing boring Western Road.
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1074221)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South side of Mile 13 ½ North Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 70.00 feet east of Higuera Lane. (Pct. 1)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1471740)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Roosevelt Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately ¼ mile east of Alex Lane. (Pct. 1)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 18.30 Tract of land being a portion of Lot 2 Blk. 7 La Donna Plat Subdivision and all of lots 15 & 16 of
Sunset Valley Phase IV; Proposed Sunset Valley Phase V Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Stites Road and Victoria Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Victoria Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing and One 1” Dual service with a 2” casing boring Victoria Road.
b. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 29.95 Tract of land out of Lots 31-33 Blk. 18 Texan Gardens Subdivision; Proposed Las Comadres No. 7 Subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road and Mile 7 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line east of Western Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Four 1” water line services with a 2” PVC casing boring Western Road.
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1074221)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South side of Mile 13 ½ North Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 70.00 feet east of Higuera Lane. (Pct. 1)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1471740)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Roosevelt Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately ¼ mile east of Alex Lane. (Pct. 1)
Attachments:
8.
County's Office Office:
A.
AI-74777
Approval of Proclamation declaring March 2020 as March for Meals Month
Attachments:
9.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-74740
1. Approval to use the Hidalgo County Administration Building parking lot located at 2818 S. Business Hwy. 281 for two Hidalgo County Employee Blood Drives in conjunction with Vitalant, formerly called United Blood Services on: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The mobile blood unit will set up on the west side parking lot.
2. Approval to use the Hidalgo County Annex III Building parking lot located at 100 East Cano St. for three Hidalgo County Employee Blood Drives in conjunction with Vitalant, formerly called United Blood Services on: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The mobile blood unit will set up on the east side parking lot.
2. Approval to use the Hidalgo County Annex III Building parking lot located at 100 East Cano St. for three Hidalgo County Employee Blood Drives in conjunction with Vitalant, formerly called United Blood Services on: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The mobile blood unit will set up on the east side parking lot.
Attachments:
B.
AI-74642
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #052841 & #032603
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-74657
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| V0535-00-001-0001-00 | SAM'S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST | $67,487.45 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-74658
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| M3730-00-000-0001-00 | LERETA LLC | $3,999.90 |
| S6080-00-000-0008-00 | LERETA LLC | $5,184.15 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-74627
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| A0800-00-000-1095-00 | MANTEX HOLDING CO INC | $14,627.47 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-74626
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| S3003-00-000-001A-00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS | $104,888.76 |
| W0100-00-051-0001-00 | PENSCO TRUST CO LLC CUST MARIA E FALCO IRA UDI | $4,973.20 |
| W0256-00-000-001A-00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TR | $131,959.39 |
Attachments:
E.
AI-74628
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| E2300.00.002.0030.06 | VANTAGE BANK | $9,041.23 |
| H0850.00.001.0031.01 | VANTAGE BANK | $9,855.63 |
| L5335.00.000.0013.00 | LERETA LLC | $3,284.85 |
| M0570.00.000.0001.00 | ACCUMATCH | $13,777.36 |
| M0570.00.000.0002.00 | ACCUMATCH | $3,726.66 |
| S3500.00.000.0007.00 | VANTAGE BANK | $2,560.58 |
Attachments:
F.
AI-74625
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| E2300-00-002-0030-06 | GAP PECHERO FAMILY LP | $9,042.42 |
| E3300-00-283-0000-00 | EL ENCERO PROPERTIES, LLC | $3,824.91 |
| M1950-99-000-0000-Q7 | TELMEX USA LLC | $16,698.86 |
Attachments:
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-74473
County Court #1: Approval to pay 2020 TACCLJ membership dues to The Texas Association of County Court-At-Law Judges in the amount of $35.00 for Judge Rodolfo "Rudy" Gonzalez with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures ar completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-74664
Domestic Relations Office:
Approval to pay membership dues for Ida Trejo, Director to the Texas Association of Domestic Relations Offices (TADRO) in the amount of $25 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition No. 411418)
Approval to pay membership dues for Ida Trejo, Director to the Texas Association of Domestic Relations Offices (TADRO) in the amount of $25 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition No. 411418)
Attachments:
C.
AI-74665
Election Dept. (1100)
Requesting approval to pay the 2020 Elections Center Blue Membership dues in the total amount of $200.00 for Yvonne Ramon, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2020 Elections Center Blue Membership dues in the total amount of $200.00 for Yvonne Ramon, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-74662
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2020 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay 2020 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # | REQ. # |
| County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas | $ 2,600.00 | 0-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 407674 |
| South Texas Judges & Commissioners | $ 300.00 | 0-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 407679 |
Attachments:
E.
AI-74639
District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $405.00 (Requisition #411234), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
F.
AI-74629
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the following 2020 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2020 Texas Association of Domestic Relations Office (TADRO) $25.00 (req. no. 410468)
2) 2020 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. no. 410476)
Requesting approval to pay the following 2020 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2020 Texas Association of Domestic Relations Office (TADRO) $25.00 (req. no. 410468)
2) 2020 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. no. 410476)
12.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-74637
Self-Insured (2202): (Audio Reference 16m: 08s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of February 16-29, 2020 in the amount of $30,435.09 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 12.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 12.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 12.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 12.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI-74636
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,205,063.37 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/13/20 to 02/26/20. (Audio Reference 16m: 08s)
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 12.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 12.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
| 02/13-19/20 | $ 585,820.07 |
| 02/20-26/20 | $ 619,243.30 |
| TOTAL | $1,205,063.37 |
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 12.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 12.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI-74635
Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January 1 through February 28, 2020.
D.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-74790
Precinct No.4 (1200):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer in the amount of $329,000.00 from CO WIDE ADMIN (1100) into Precinct No.4 (1200) to fund drainage study and assessment.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer in the amount of $329,000.00 from CO WIDE ADMIN (1100) into Precinct No.4 (1200) to fund drainage study and assessment.
Attachments:
2.
AI-74669
TXDOT PCT. 1 US83 Illumination (1315):
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $353.52 from Pct. 1 R&B (Fund 1200) into TXDOT Pct. 1 US83 Illumination (Fund 1315) to fund anticipated expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $353.52 from Pct. 1 R&B (Fund 1200) into TXDOT Pct. 1 US83 Illumination (Fund 1315) to fund anticipated expenditures.
Attachments:
13.
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. 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.
AI-74798
Domestic Relations Office:
Requesting approval to enter into a Forty-eight (48) month copier lease agreement with G.E. Capital Information Technology solutions, dba, Ricoh USA through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in DIR Contract [DIR-CPO-4435]
Requesting approval to enter into a Forty-eight (48) month copier lease agreement with G.E. Capital Information Technology solutions, dba, Ricoh USA through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in DIR Contract [DIR-CPO-4435]
| REQUISITION | MONTHS | MODEL | MONTHLY PAYMENT |
| # 411523 | 48 | IMC6000 | $ 213.85 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-74791
District Attorney's Office:
Requesting approval and payment of claims [more specifically detailed/listed in Exhibit A attached herein] after review and processing by County Auditor’s Office for expenses incurred in connection with court costs and investigations on matters prosecuted by the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office.
C.
AI-74752
Restatement of "Public Purpose" approved by HCCC [03-12-19 AI-#69375 & 11/19/2019 AI#73273] for County Judge's Office for the acquisition of promotional items, including, but not limited to, the purchase of flyers, banners, posters, table clothes, table runners, cards, buttons, pens, wrist bands, keychains, pencils, book markers, lanyards, t-shirts, stickers. These items will include Census logos and printing for the outreach, public awareness, education, to promote/engage in participation and support for the upcoming 2020 census: #unitedwecount/#unidoscontamos www.hidalgocounty.us/2020census"
D.
AI-74715
PCT. #1:
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328039 in the amount of $58,237.98 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.for Mile 10 Project (Mile 6-FM1015) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed.
Attachments:
E.
AI-74717
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice/s for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed:
| Project | PO Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Number | Inv. Amount |
| WA#1 | 785461 | 02/29/2020 | 11328037 | $19,995.58 |
Attachments:
F.
AI-74723
PCT. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328043 in the amount of $19,800.13 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1.
Attachments:
G.
AI-74733
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11328038 in the amount of $17,902.60 for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 Project, (M9-M11) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
H.
AI-74738
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10047 in the amount of $5,011.75 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
I.
AI-74571
Pct.1:
Approval to enter into six (6) 36-month copier capital leases with Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., LLC through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4428) with delivery and servicing to be provided by Local Authorized Reseller Montano Investments Inc, dba, Digital Office Systems including County Judge, Court Member or Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
Approval to enter into six (6) 36-month copier capital leases with Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., LLC through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4428) with delivery and servicing to be provided by Local Authorized Reseller Montano Investments Inc, dba, Digital Office Systems including County Judge, Court Member or Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
| Requisition | Months | Model | Qty | Each | Monthly Payments |
| 00409836 | 36 | M3145idn | 2 | $35.42 | $70.84 |
| 00409776 | 36 | M3145idn | 4 | $35.42 | $141.68 |
Attachments:
J.
AI-74739
Acceptance and approval of invoice/s as submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC for the following Pct. 1 projects:
| Project | PO Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Number | Inv. Amount |
| Mile 12 Rd. | 812965 | 03/04/2020 | 20A1 | $23,447.36 |
| Earling Rd. | 812965 | 01/02/2020 | 20A2 | $20,490.87 |
Attachments:
K.
AI-74708
Pursuant to Article 14 of the current agreement between Hidalgo County [Pct. #1] and SAMES, Inc. is requesting approval to subcontract Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. to provide Construction Material Testing Services for Pct. No. 1; Mile 6 West Project (from Mile 9 to Mile 11) .
Attachments:
L.
AI-74693
Action to Amend C-AI #74424/CC 2-26-20 containing a typo on asset information erroneously presented as Asset #87869 and reflect correct Asset #47869 to be sold at on-site auction at Pct. #4 on March 14, 2020 including approve and replace the corrected asset attached.
Attachments:
M.
AI-74706
Requesting to exercise the first extension of E-20-016-03-10 as provided in the current contract agreement (C-18-048-03-20) under the same rates, terms, and conditions with -Quest Diagnostic Incorporated "Laboratory Services" effective March 31, 2020 - March 30, 2021.
Attachments:
N.
AI-74718
Pct. #4 - Approval of Restatement of Declaration of Public Purpose [R-AI-#74891/CC 01-14-20] as originally presented [item attached herein] and action for the Expanded Public Purposes and list of merchandise [supporting documentation attached herein] to include the following:
1. Expenditures under Pct. #4's General Fund, Grants and other Funding Sources;2. Addition of all items specified in Exhibit A [2 pages] attached as supporting documentation
Attachments:
O.
AI-74620
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year renewal option available on C-19-092A-06-18 with Big D Tractor, Co., LLC dba, Frontera Equipment/Blue Cat Rental with compliance to HB 1295.
Attachments:
P.
AI-74692
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) | 02/29/20 | 11328026 | $ 597.52 | 745253 |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) | 02/29/20 | 11328027 | $ 3,928.82 | 759102 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) | 02/29/20 | 11328046 | $ 6,374.18 | 732294 |
| Dicker Road Project | 02/29/20 | 11328049 | $ 5,372.93 | 778854 |
Attachments:
Q.
AI-74498
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for "Lease of Office Space- City of Roma" RFB 2020-031-04-01-MEG with authority to re-advertise when and/if applicable.
Attachments:
R.
AI-74749
Approval of Application for Payment No. 34 in the amount of $21,724.02 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E.
Attachments:
S.
AI-74763
Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $64,564.94 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
T.
AI-74688
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 03/02/20 | 20209 | $ 1,933.09 | 767363 |
| Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II | 03/02/20 | 20210 | $20,766.27 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 03/02/20 | 20211 | $ 2,204.16 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 03/02/20 | 20212 | $41,643.47 | 803856 |
| Indoor Baseball Park Restroom Renov. Project | 03/02/20 | 20213 | $ 2,814.36 | 807991 |
U.
AI-74727
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term as provided in the current Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, under the same rates, terms & conditions for the following cities:
1. City of Alton
2. City of La Joya
Attachments:
V.
AI-74686
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328048 | 2-29-20 | Liberty Rd. WA #3 | 735526 | $49,371.83 |
| 11328035 | 2-29-20 | FM 676 (Mile 5) WA #2 | 806793 | $68,460.00 |
| 11328050 | 2-29-20 | Veterans Blvd. WA #2 | 763269 | $5,520.00 |
| 11328033 | 2-29-20 | Mile 3 Project WA #4 | 771660 | $6,493.00 |
| 11328032 | 2-29-20 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 | 779844 | $1,512.00 |
| 11328031 | 2-29-20 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 | 772303 | $1,008.00 |
| 11328029 | 2-29-20 | FM 681 Project | 625225 | $288.68 |
| 11328028 | 2-29-20 | FM 681 Project | 625224 | $441.51 |
| 11328034 | 2-29-20 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $25,535.00 |
Attachments:
W.
AI-74704
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc & SDI Engineering, LLC. for projects located in Precinct 4 and detailed on grid:
| Inv. Date | Inv. Amount | P.O. | Project | Inv. Number |
| 03/04/2020 | $ 63,315.88 | 807796 | Linn-San Manuel Veteran's Park | 906 |
| 02/29/2020 | $ 23,950.41 | 808447 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 Taylor to Ware Rd. | 11328042 |
| 02/29/2020 | $ 4,759.24 | 703928 | FM907 East to East SH68 | 11328040 |
| 02/29/2020 | $ 13,536.00 | 785987 | FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd. to Sharp Rd. | 11328047 |
| 02/29/2020 | $ 391.57 | 725312 | FM1925 10th to McColl | 11328044 |
| 02/29/2020 | $ 19,772.21 | 785986 | FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 11328051 |
| 02/29/2020 | $ 3,202.52 | 739761 | FM1925 Wallace Rd. to 10th | 11328045 |
| 02/29/2020 | $ 6,240.00 | 728311 | FM2220 Ware Rd. FM676 to FM1925 | 11328052 |
Attachments:
X.
AI-74684
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 2/29/20 | 11328053 | $12,577.44 | 811639 |
Attachments:
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 10th day of March, 2020
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on March 10, 2020.
Signed this 11th day of March 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 10th day of March, 2020
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on March 10, 2020.
Signed this 11th day of March 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy