SPECIAL MEETING - April 7, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of April 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT April 7, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 items 7.A, 7.B, 13.A, & 13.B to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-75120
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.)
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2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-75121
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-75017
2020 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-75092
2020 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-75100
2020 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-75085
2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-75084
2020 - Pct.4 Endowment (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-75023
2020 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
G.
AI-75014
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. - PHEP Hazards (1293)
Attachments:
G.
AI-75077
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
H.
AI-75058
2020 - County Treasurer (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-75059
2020 - Pct 1 CRC Monte Alto (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-75060
2020 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
K.
AI-74999
2020 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-75004
2020 - JAIL (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-75009
2020 - Criminal DA (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-74997
2020 - Purchasing (1100)
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4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-75046
General Fund Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
Attachments:
B.
AI-75028
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $7,687.10 to fund software expenditures and subscription renewals.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $7,687.10 to fund software expenditures and subscription renewals.
Attachments:
C.
AI-75038
CO2017 -Pct 2 Regional Park - Ph II (1351):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Park to CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Park -Phase II in the amount of $19,536.25 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Park to CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Park -Phase II in the amount of $19,536.25 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
D.
AI-75109
Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd(Jcksn) (1200):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (Prg 006) to Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd Extension Project (Prg 130) in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (Prg 006) to Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd Extension Project (Prg 130) in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
E.
AI-75045
Pct1 Rd Maint (1200)
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct1 R&B to Pct1 Admin in the total amount of $11,893.52.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct1 R&B to Pct1 Admin in the total amount of $11,893.52.
Attachments:
F.
AI-75037
Pct 1 TXDOT (1315):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-LAND to TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-ROADS in the amount of $357,532.43 to fund Mile 6 W Recon Project.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-LAND to TXDOT-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107)-ROADS in the amount of $357,532.43 to fund Mile 6 W Recon Project.
Attachments:
G.
AI-75049
District Attorney Victim Assistance Program/Victims Unit Court Advocate (1281):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Transfers Out-DA Grants (prog. 017 & 020) in the amount of $212,328.00 to partially fund the cash match portion in relation to the year 2020 for the Victim Assistance Program and the Victim Unit Court Advocate grants.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Transfers Out-DA Grants (prog. 017 & 020) in the amount of $212,328.00 to partially fund the cash match portion in relation to the year 2020 for the Victim Assistance Program and the Victim Unit Court Advocate grants.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-75061
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-75021
1. Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a. MGM Platinum Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco Ltd.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
b. Los Venados Ph. 6 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco Ltd.) (FM 281 & FM 186)
Reimbursement request: $1,800.00 for (2) OSSF’S
c. Los Venados Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco Ltd.) (FM 281 & FM 186)
Reimbursement request: $850.00 for (1) OSSF
d. Aria Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (GR Inversiones, LLC) (Alamo Road & Canton Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
a. MGM Platinum Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco Ltd.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
b. Los Venados Ph. 6 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco Ltd.) (FM 281 & FM 186)
Reimbursement request: $1,800.00 for (2) OSSF’S
c. Los Venados Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco Ltd.) (FM 281 & FM 186)
Reimbursement request: $850.00 for (1) OSSF
d. Aria Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (GR Inversiones, LLC) (Alamo Road & Canton Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
Attachments:
C.
AI-75005
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Oakhill Ranch #1 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Landco) (Mile 20 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF.
b. Oakhill Ranch Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC) (Mile 20 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S.
c. Vista Ridge Acres Phase 3 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Landco) (Mile 20 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF.
d. Las Comadres #5 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carkris, L.P.) (Texan Road & Mile 4 Road)
Reimbursement request: $15,328.00 for shared driveways.
a. Oakhill Ranch #1 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Landco) (Mile 20 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF.
b. Oakhill Ranch Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC) (Mile 20 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S.
c. Vista Ridge Acres Phase 3 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Landco) (Mile 20 North Road & FM 88)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF.
d. Las Comadres #5 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carkris, L.P.) (Texan Road & Mile 4 Road)
Reimbursement request: $15,328.00 for shared driveways.
D.
AI-74978
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: RWE Renewables Americas, LLC.
Location of Pipeline Crossings: 4 crossings in Pct. 1; (2) for County Road 1901, (1) for County Road 3305 (Jaritas Road) and (1) for County Road 3304 (Bamer Lane).
Proposed improvements within Right-of-Way: Consists of Four 35 KV collection cable within a 2” Pipe casing bore crossing the above mentioned County Roads.
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1831551)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Benito Ramirez Road approximately 50.00 feet west of Vista Del Cielo Road. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1564945)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West side of Western Road approximately 200.00 feet north of Coco Drive. (Pct. 3)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1831558)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South side of Valdez Road approximately 40.00 feet east of Calle De Monte. (Pct. 1)
e. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 568648)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West side of San Pedro Road approximately 270.00 feet south of Mile 14 North Road.
(Pct. 1)
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.063 Tract of land out of Lot 16 Blk. 4 RB Curry Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Dillon Road and Curve Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line north of Curve Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” PVC water line extension of approximate 1,056.00 feet along the north side of Curry Road.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 9.17 Acres portion out of Lot 8 Block 51 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. Subdivision; Proposed The Estates at Paloma Park Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Raul Longoria Road and Alberta Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south of Alberta Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Alberta Road.
a. Applicant: RWE Renewables Americas, LLC.
Location of Pipeline Crossings: 4 crossings in Pct. 1; (2) for County Road 1901, (1) for County Road 3305 (Jaritas Road) and (1) for County Road 3304 (Bamer Lane).
Proposed improvements within Right-of-Way: Consists of Four 35 KV collection cable within a 2” Pipe casing bore crossing the above mentioned County Roads.
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1831551)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Benito Ramirez Road approximately 50.00 feet west of Vista Del Cielo Road. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1564945)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West side of Western Road approximately 200.00 feet north of Coco Drive. (Pct. 3)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 1831558)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South side of Valdez Road approximately 40.00 feet east of Calle De Monte. (Pct. 1)
e. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 568648)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West side of San Pedro Road approximately 270.00 feet south of Mile 14 North Road.
(Pct. 1)
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.063 Tract of land out of Lot 16 Blk. 4 RB Curry Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Dillon Road and Curve Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line north of Curve Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” PVC water line extension of approximate 1,056.00 feet along the north side of Curry Road.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 9.17 Acres portion out of Lot 8 Block 51 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. Subdivision; Proposed The Estates at Paloma Park Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Raul Longoria Road and Alberta Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south of Alberta Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Alberta Road.
Attachments:
6.
WIC:
A.
AI-75018
WIC:
Requesting approval for payment for the following invoice as claims with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for payment for the following invoice as claims with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| Vendor | Location | Account | Service Date | Object | Amount |
| Protection One | 722 S. Breyfogle | 951405570 | 2/24/20- 2/25/20 | 430 | $160.00 |
B.
AI-74996
WIC ADM:
Approval to pay CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) in the amount of $180.00, Requisition #(411995) for the fees of the Certificate of Waiver for the Hidalgo County WIC Program. Certificate Period of 07/18/2020 -07/17/2022.
Approval to pay CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) in the amount of $180.00, Requisition #(411995) for the fees of the Certificate of Waiver for the Hidalgo County WIC Program. Certificate Period of 07/18/2020 -07/17/2022.
Attachments:
7.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-75108
Public Affairs: Requesting approval to reimburse Jaclyn Trevino in the amount of $110.26 (Req#410868) for the purchase of items needed for a Safety Video, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 27m:40s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.A.
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.A.
Attachments:
B.
AI-75116
Public Affairs: Requesting approval to reimburse Misti Palacios in the amount of $29.99 (Req. #412062), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 27m:40s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.B.
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.B.
Attachments:
8.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-75099
District Clerk Fee report for the month of March 2020 $511,656.13
Attachments:
9.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-75010
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #102954
Attachments:
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-75042
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| O7500-00-000-0007-00 | GREATER STATE BANK | $3,000.00 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-75043
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| C5660.00.001.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT-NO-3567-00 | $132,297.42 |
| M1911.00.000.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST | $93,374.14 |
| M4165.02.000.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST | $86,264.20 |
| T4545.00.001.001A.00 | WAL-MART STORES | $33,648.62 |
| T6873.00.001.001A.00 | WAL-MART STORES TEXAS LP#3886 | $45,388.64 |
| W0254.00.000.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUS TRST | $126,144.59 |
| W0255.02.000.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TR | $83,186.65 |
| W0256.00.000.001A.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TR | $44,850.88 |
| W0257.00.000.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TR | $94,230.43 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-74995
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| H3850-00-000-0011-72 | WELLS FARGO | $2,855.03 |
| J7650-99-000-0003-24 | RODEO WESLACO DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS | $3,035.05 |
| M5200-00-155-0010-00 | VANTAGE BANK | $3,633.45 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-74993
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| A0800-00-000-1095-00 | MANTEX HOLDING CO INC | $8,966.08 |
| K8900-00-001-0001-00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST C/O WAL-MART PROPERTY TAX DEP | $76,273.32 |
| R3860-00-000-0001-00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST | $40,724.33 |
| V0535-00-001-0001-00 | SAM'S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST | $57,740.83 |
| W0255-02-000-0001-00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUS TR | $28,762.14 |
| W0255-02-000-0002-00 | SAM'S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST | $58,806.61 |
| W0255-02-000-0002-00 | SAM'S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST | $19,740.36 |
| W0257-00-000-0001-00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TR | $21,242.11 |
| W2630-00-001-0001-00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUS TRUST | $97,017.05 |
Attachments:
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-75102
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #412156 for 2020 membership dues for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #412156 for 2020 membership dues for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-75103
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition # 412150 for 2020 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition # 412150 for 2020 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-75104
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #412149 for payment of 2020 membership dues to the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #412149 for payment of 2020 membership dues to the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-75105
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #412157 for 2020 membership dues to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $190.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #412157 for 2020 membership dues to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $190.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-75106
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #412153 for 2020 membership dues for Captain David D. Friedlein to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $130.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #412153 for 2020 membership dues for Captain David D. Friedlein to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $130.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
F.
AI-75002
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 $180.00 (Requisition #412797), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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 $180.00 (Requisition #412797), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
12.
Headstart:
A.
AI-74848
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: February 2020
Attachments:
B.
AI-74847
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Report: February 2020
Attachments:
C.
AI-74846
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: February 2020
Attachments:
D.
AI-74845
Approval of Minutes: February 19, 2020
Attachments:
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-75012
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,128,021.35 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/19/20 to 04/01/20. (Audio Reference 27m:49s)
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on item 13.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 13.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
| 03/19-25/20 | $ 577,111.34 |
| 03/26-31/20 | $ 326,353.21 |
| 04/01-01/20 | $ 224,556.80 |
| TOTAL | $1,128,021.35 |
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on item 13.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 13.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI-74913
Self-Insured (2202): (Audio Reference 27m:49s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of March 16-31, 2020 in the amount of $46,792.85 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on item 13.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 13.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on item 13.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 13.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-75129
TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson) Prj (1315):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd Project (Fund 1351) to TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson Rd) Prj (Fund 1315) in the amount of $256,734.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Rd Project (Fund 1351) to TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson Rd) Prj (Fund 1315) in the amount of $256,734.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
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. 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-75118
Approval to complete, submit, and issue a purchase order in the amount of $15.00 for a Burglary Alarm Permit as required by the City of Pharr and Pharr Police Department for WIC Clinic #2, located at 300 Hall Acres Rd (Ste. A), Pharr, TX 78577.
Attachments:
B.
AI-75110
District Attorney:
1. Requesting authority to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Suitebriar, Inc. for data protection and privacy software services, with a possible one (1) year renewal term unless either party provides written notice of its intent not to renew the agreement at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the then current Renewal Term, as applicable. Subject to Legal recommended modifications.
2. Requesting authority for Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., District Attorney to execute agreement.
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AI-75123
JP Pct 4-Pl 1
Requesting approval of One (1) 48 Month (Copier) Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4435];
| Requisition# | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 409060 | 48 | MP5055SP | $188.25 |
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AI-75130
Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $399,778.68 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017-11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
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AI-75113
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 | 04/01/20 | 20214 | $ 3,651.14 | 767363 |
| Military Hwy Ext Project | 04/01/20 | 20215 | $12,085.80 | 770537 |
| Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II | 04/01/20 | 20216 | $12,823.15 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 04/01/20 | 20217 | $ 2,705.52 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 04/01/20 | 20218 | $49,491.73 | 803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II (WA#2) | 04/01/20 | 20219 | $10,124.42 | 813382 |
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AI-75115
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# |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 03/31/20 | 11328081 | $ 4,029.70 | 778854 |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#1) | 03/31/20 | 11328098 | $ 9,961.60 | 762740 |
| Regional Linear Park Prj (WA#10) | 03/31/20 | 11328093 | $ 3,067.55 | 779803 |
| Regional Linear Park Prj (WA#8) | 03/31/20 | 11328062 | $ 1,013.25 | 759102 |
| Eldora Rd Project (WA#2) | 03/31/20 | 11328085 | $ 24,573.02 | 764302 |
| Eldora Rd Project (WA#1) | 03/31/20 | 11328083 | $ 9,992.58 | 732796 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd Prj (WA#1) | 03/31/20 | 11328082 | $ 5,771.55 | 732294 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Imprv Prj | 03/31/20 | 11328095 | $ 775.20 | 750481 |
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AI-75089
Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy (3.1 (1)), requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 4 in an increase amount of $52,356.42 of current contract [C-13-305-10-07] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Mile 3 Project (from FM 2221 to FM 492)" for Precinct No. 3, to amend Exhibit B as the amount of the Supplemental exceeds said EEOEP limits.
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AI-75094
Requesting an "Exception" to the current HC Accounting Procedures Manual/Policies and Procedures [M.1, Pgs. 2, 3 of 5, Permitted Expenditures A. 1.c.] with acceptance and approval of four (4) invoices attached herein [PO#s 813557, 813558, 813559 & 813560] in connection with meals provided to attendees at meetings for: Hidalgo County DA/RGV Anti Human Trafficking Task Force- Labor Trafficking Conferences including honoring the Purchase Orders for processing of invoices for payment. (Audio Reference 1h:02m 35s)
Martha Salazar stated a clarification for the record. In which she added PO #811675 which would result in five PO #'s
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on the clarification.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court continued to item 20.A.1 on the regular Commissioners' Court agenda.
Martha Salazar stated a clarification for the record. In which she added PO #811675 which would result in five PO #'s
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on the clarification.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court continued to item 20.A.1 on the regular Commissioners' Court agenda.
Attachments:
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AI-75112
Requesting approval of Change Order No 4 and 5 (C-19-017-11-15) with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 - Dicker Road Reconstruction Project from (23rd Street to Jackson Road) as recommended by the project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E.
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AI-75065
PCT. #1:
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328084 in the amount of $66,120.57 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.
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AI-75064
Acceptance and approval of invoice # 1 in the amount of $30,895.31 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for the Pct. #1
Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
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AI-75066
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 | 03/31/2020 | 11328071 | $13,134.00 |
| WA#2 | 793535 | 03/31/2020 | 11328079 | $33,748.99 |
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AI-75067
PCT. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328069 in the amount of $109,572.58 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1.
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AI-75068
Acceptance and approval of invoice #11328097 in the amount of $5,005.20 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: project FM 88 Project (5th St.- FM 1925) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed.
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AI-75070
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10048 in the amount of $3,065.49 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC.
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AI-75072
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 |
| 11328075 | 3-31-2020 | FM 676 (Mile) WA #2 | 806793 | $ 82,920.00 |
| 11328074 | 3-31-2020 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $ 4,140.00 |
| 11328099 | 3-31-2020 | Mile 3 WA #7 | 794113 | $ 12,395.00 |
| 11328073 | 3-31-2020 | Mile 3 Project WA #4 | 771660 | $ 10,093.00 |
| 11328064 | 3-31-2020 | FM 681 Project | 625225 | $ 288.68 |
| 11328063 | 3-31-2020 | FM 681 Project | 625224 | $ 441.51 |
| 11328077 | 3-31-2020 | Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 | 735526 | $ 25,262.87 |
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AI-75069
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers & B2Z Engineering, for projects located in Precinct 4 and detailed on grid:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Project | Invoice # | Invoice Amount |
| 03/31/2020 | 739761 | FM1925 WA#1 Wallace Rd. to 10th | 11328065 | $9,151.03 |
| 03/31/2020 | 728311 | FM2220 Ware Rd. FM676 to FM1925 | 11328066 | $6,120.00 |
| 03/31/2020 | 725312 | FM1925 10th to McColl WA#1 | 11328067 | $4,044.73 |
| 03/31/2020 | 785987 | FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd. to Sharp | 11328068 | $13,536.00 |
| 03/31/2020 | 808447 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 Taylor Rd to Ware Rd. | 11328072 | $61,750.57 |
| 03/31/2020 | 785986 | FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 11328078 | $16,475.17 |
| 03/31/2020 | 703928 | FM907 East to East SH68 | 11328080 | $8,077.01 |
| 04/01/2020 | 811749 | Mechanical Shop | 40087 | $2,646.46 |
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AI-75063
Requesting ratification of the agreement for Suitebriar Google Apps Licensing and Managed Deployment to include an additional 10 users for a total of 195 users under the agreed terms and conditions approved as to form by legal.
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AI-74524
Acceptance and approval to pay invoices for professional engineering services as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc in connection with the Hidalgo County Juvenile Youth Village Demolition -WA# 1:
| Invoice# | Amount: |
| 10033885 | $ 6,533.50 |
| 10035371 | $25,308.75 |
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AI-75124
Acceptance and approval of Payment Application #2 submitted by Herrcon for services rendered for the Precinct 1 Administration Building Emergency Generator-JOC Contract # 581-19 in the amount of $ 208,707.20.
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AI-74998
Approval of the addition of the fuel card including , but not limited to, the following:
1. Hidalgo County WIC Program - Fuel Card Users
2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - Fuel Card Users
1. Hidalgo County WIC Program - Fuel Card Users
2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - Fuel Card Users
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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 7th day of April, 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 April 7, 2020.
Signed this 8th day of April 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 7th day of April, 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 April 7, 2020.
Signed this 8th day of April 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy