SPECIAL MEETING - July 14, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 14th day of July 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 July 14, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. (Audio Reference 10m:40s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda items 9.A 1 & 2 and 10.I to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1.
AI-76420
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-76421
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-76355
Discussion, consideration and approval to process payment for tax year 2019 in the amount of $216,012.27, to HEB Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and HEB Grocery Company.
Attachments:
C.
AI-76356
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Pharr 2019-2020 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $181,446.07 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Pharr, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of Pharr.
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3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-76294
2020 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-76407
2020 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-76415
2020 - IT Countywide (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-76391
2020 - CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas CRC Yth Fac (1351)
Attachments:
E.
AI-76390
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-76379
2020 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-76387
2020 - Fac. Mgmt.- Sec. Div (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-76372
2020 - Veterans Services (1283)
Attachments:
I.
AI-76373
2020 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-76333
2020 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-76336
2020 - Co. Comm. (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-76329
2020 - County Clerk's (1237)
Attachments:
M.
AI-76363
2020 - County Treasurer (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-76360
2020 - Co. Auditor's (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-76417
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Drain Imprv (program 036) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $17,000.00. Transfer will fund daily operations & expenses directly related to repair of various school zone beacon lights.
Attachments:
B.
AI-76393
CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas CRC Yth Facility Prj (1351):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Various CO2017-Pct 2 Projects into CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project in the amount of $11,724.43 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Various CO2017-Pct 2 Projects into CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project in the amount of $11,724.43 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
C.
AI-76370
Tax Office (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Tax Office in the amount of $9,890.50 to fund building rental for Weslaco tax office.
Attachments:
D.
AI-76369
Facilities Mgmt CO Wide(1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO Wide Adm Contingency to Facilities Mgmt CO Wide Other Prof Svcs in the amount of $58,100 to fund PO#809470.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO Wide Adm Contingency to Facilities Mgmt CO Wide Other Prof Svcs in the amount of $58,100 to fund PO#809470.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-76345
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-76342
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acre tract out of Lot 6 Block 93 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 4)
(Mile 19 North Road & Uresti Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line east of Uresti Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Uresti Road.
b. Applicant: Gonzalez Enterprise LLC
Legal Description: 8.25 acres out of farm tract 238 The West & Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed Highland Manor Subdivision
(Pct. 1) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 15” PVC casing, One 3/4” single water service line with a 2” PVC casing and Four 1” dual water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1950969 PMY9)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Hualahuises Street approximately 105 feet south of Galeana Street. (Pct. 4)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1950969 PMZ0)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of San Nicolas Street approximately 42 feet north of Galeana Street. (Pct. 4)
e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: All of the south half of Lot 61 Ramseyer Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Monte Cristo and Rio Grande Care Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Rio Grande Care Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1 ½” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rio Grande Care Road.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acre tract out of Lot 6 Block 93 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 4)
(Mile 19 North Road & Uresti Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line east of Uresti Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Uresti Road.
b. Applicant: Gonzalez Enterprise LLC
Legal Description: 8.25 acres out of farm tract 238 The West & Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed Highland Manor Subdivision
(Pct. 1) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 15” PVC casing, One 3/4” single water service line with a 2” PVC casing and Four 1” dual water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1950969 PMY9)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Hualahuises Street approximately 105 feet south of Galeana Street. (Pct. 4)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1950969 PMZ0)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of San Nicolas Street approximately 42 feet north of Galeana Street. (Pct. 4)
e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: All of the south half of Lot 61 Ramseyer Gardens Subdivision (Pct. 4) (Monte Cristo and Rio Grande Care Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line west of Rio Grande Care Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1 ½” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rio Grande Care Road.
Attachments:
C.
AI-76408
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Buckeye Estates Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Anita V. Rubalcava) (Cesar Chavez Road & Davis Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
b. San Lucio No. 3 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (WSW Land Development, LLC.) (Dillon Road & Trenton Road)
Reimbursement request: $19,500.00 for (13) OSSF’s
a. Buckeye Estates Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Anita V. Rubalcava) (Cesar Chavez Road & Davis Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
b. San Lucio No. 3 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (WSW Land Development, LLC.) (Dillon Road & Trenton Road)
Reimbursement request: $19,500.00 for (13) OSSF’s
Attachments:
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-76388
District Clerk Fee report for the month of June 2020 $413,589.71
Attachments:
B.
AI-76365
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2020 June
Attachments:
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-76332
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | B3985.00.000.0006.00 | ORALIA T REYES | $7,000.00 |
| 2 | C4440.03.019.0018.00 | LETICIA O MARTINEZ | $2,550.00 |
| 3 | J1800.00.054.0000.03 | ACN AGRIPRODUCTS LLC | $9,072.52 |
| 4 | L0920.01.000.0030.00 | CORELOGIC | $ 3,182.42 |
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8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-76312
Requesting approval to pay for a yearly Membership for 8/1/20-8/1/21 for Homero Garza, Fire Marshal, payable to the International Association of Arson Investigators in the total amount of $135.00 (requisition# 417736), with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-76344
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $997,248.77 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/25/20 to 07/08/20.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 11m:05s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 9.A.1 & 2.
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 Consent Agenda item 9.A 1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 10.I.
| 06/25-30/20 | $343,858.00 |
| 07/01-01/20 | $ 15,411.06 |
| 07/02-08/20 | $637,979.71 |
| TOTAL | $997,248.77 |
(Audio Reference 11m:05s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 9.A.1 & 2.
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 Consent Agenda item 9.A 1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 10.I.
Attachments:
10.
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-76384
Clarifying AI-65997 to continue the Victim Service Tracking Software Subscription with Online Web Services US, Inc. through an approved agreement that was signed and executed on 08/14/2018 with subsequent years to be governed and yearly invoices paid by this agreement unless revoked by either party in writing as per the agreement.
Attachments:
B.
AI-76385
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 | 07/08/2020 | 20A1 | 19,901.74 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-76382
Action to "Ratify" the fully executed Change Order No. 2 in connection to Contract #C-18-171-02-26 and GMP Amendment No.1 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct. #1 Tax Office Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
D.
AI-76315
Pct. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328189 in the amount of $6,064.99 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1.
Attachments:
E.
AI-76316
Pct. #1:
Requesting acceptance & approval of invoice #11328183 in the amount of $1,050.00 for FM 493 South project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Requesting acceptance & approval of invoice #11328183 in the amount of $1,050.00 for FM 493 South project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
F.
AI-76338
Pct. #1:
Acceptance and approval of pay request #2 in the amount of $26,257.74 as submitted by J&R ENGINEERING LLC, for WA#1, Pct. 1 Mile 1 East Rd. Project.
Acceptance and approval of pay request #2 in the amount of $26,257.74 as submitted by J&R ENGINEERING LLC, for WA#1, Pct. 1 Mile 1 East Rd. Project.
Attachments:
G.
AI-76347
Pct. 1 (1100):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #00023423 by project engineer, Halff & Assoc. in the amount of $16,666.00 for services rendered in connection with the build back of Pct. 1 Administration office complex-WA#1.
Attachments:
H.
AI-76314
Pct. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328205 in the amount of $15,171.01 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M14 1/2-SH107) - WA#2.
Attachments:
I.
AI-76402
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $140,197.41 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project GMP Amendment #2", through Contract# C-17-324-07-17, and as certified for payment by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. (Audio Reference 11m:30s)
Valde Guerra stated approval subject to the receipt of the grantor extension.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to the receipt of the grantor extension for item 10.I.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Regular Commissioners Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum
Valde Guerra stated approval subject to the receipt of the grantor extension.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to the receipt of the grantor extension for item 10.I.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Regular Commissioners Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum
Attachments:
J.
AI-76394
Approval of Application for Payment No. 16 in the amount of $48,742.30 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:
K.
AI-76377
Approval of payment of Invoice#202030 in the amount of $2,491.67 submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for professional engineering services provided under Contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project.
Attachments:
L.
AI-76349
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# |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#2) | 06/30/20 | 11328204 | $154,812.34 | 764302 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#2) | 06/30/20 | 11328210 | $ 73,039.32 | 788634 |
Attachments:
M.
AI-76325
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $962,359.77 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.
Attachments:
N.
AI-76313
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 | 07/01/20 | 20233 | $ 1,095.34 | 767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project | 07/01/20 | 20234 | $28,656.48 | 770537 |
| Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II (WA#1) | 07/01/20 | 20235 | $19,338.99 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 07/01/20 | 20236 | $ 1,932.51 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 07/01/20 | 20237 | $66,200.14 | 803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project - Ph I&II (WA#2) | 07/01/20 | 20238 | $ 3,017.86 | 813382 |
| Javelina Drive (Rancho Blanco Rd) Extension | 07/01/20 | 20239 | $21,726.59 | 815451 |
O.
AI-76310
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# |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#1) | 06/30/20 | 11328208 | $18,562.31 | 750481 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) | 06/30/20 | 11328209 | $22,579.57 | 732294 |
Attachments:
P.
AI-76324
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. | 6/30/20 | 11328206 | $12,577.44 | 811639 |
Attachments:
Q.
AI-76311
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: |
| 10036340 | $ 16,442.75 |
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 14th day of July, 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 July 14, 2020.
Signed this 15th day of July 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 14th day of July, 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 July 14, 2020.
Signed this 15th day of July 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy