CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 25, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th day of January A.D., 2022, there was begun and held a REGULAR MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT JANUARY 25, 2022 2:00 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 33m:23s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 1, 15.A.1 and 15.A.2 be pulled for further discussion. The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 1, 15.A.1, and 15.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 1, 15.A.1, and 15.A.2 for further discussion, beginning with Consent Agenda item 1. (Audio Reference 33m:45s)
1.
AI-84307
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.) (Audio Reference 33m:45s)
Valde Guerra requested approval of the check register, with the exception of Check No.0400022230 - Erik Holguin & Perez Law Firm.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval of the check register, except for Check No.0400022230 - Erik Holguin & Perez Law Firm.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 1, with the request stated above.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 34m:20s)
Valde Guerra requested approval of the check register, with the exception of Check No.0400022230 - Erik Holguin & Perez Law Firm.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval of the check register, except for Check No.0400022230 - Erik Holguin & Perez Law Firm.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 1, with the request stated above.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 34m:20s)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-84308
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-84119
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
Attachments:
C.
AI-84120
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
Attachments:
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-84344
2021 - CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj (1351)
Attachments:
B.
AI-83991
2021 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-84248
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
Attachments:
D.
AI-84273
2021 - FY 2020 HIDTA Task Force (1291)
Attachments:
E.
AI-84194
2021 - Sheriff's CCP59 (Fund 1227)
Attachments:
F.
AI-84195
2021 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Treasury (Fund 1228)
Attachments:
G.
AI-84207
2021 - Constable Pct 2 (1284)
Attachments:
H.
AI-84173
2021 - Veterans Services (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-84179
2022-449TH DISTRICT COURT (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-84176
2022 - TX AGRILIFE EXT (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-84190
2022 PCT1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-84191
2022 - Nuisance Abatement (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-84193
2022 - Constable Pct. 1 CESF (1282)
Attachments:
F.
AI-84170
2022 - Constable Pct 2 (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-84165
2022 - 332nd DC (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-84172
2022 - WIC Admin. (1292)
Attachments:
5.
2022 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-84347
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $8,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $8,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
B.
AI-84178
Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees (1100):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees in the amount of $130,934 to fund related annual expenditures.
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees in the amount of $130,934 to fund related annual expenditures.
Attachments:
6.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-84265
1. Planning Dept. Pcts. 2 & 4 Certificates of Plat & Utility Status
a. Luisana Elizondo – Pmt# 4-5260
b. Macario Saenz – Pmt# 4-5283
c. Diego A. Lugo – Pmt# 4-5486
d. Luis Limas- Pmt# 4-5551
2. Planning Dept. Pcts. 2 & 4 Water Service Availability
a. Adolfo Valadez - Pmt# 4-5198
b. Jose A. Reyna- Pmt# 4-5592
3. Planning Dept. Pcts. 1 & 4 Certificate of Plat & Utility Status (Blanket Covers)
a. Roxxy J. Ocanas – Quintanilla Promise Land Subdivision Lot 1; Blanket Cover
b. Sed-Vic Investors, LP – Hacienda Victoria Estates Subdivision Lots 1-101; Blanket Cover
c. Las Olas Estates, LP- Las Olas Estates Subdivision Lots 1-102; Blanket Cover
4. Planning Dept. Pct. 3 Water Service Availability
a. Reynaldo Cerda – Pmt# 3-3792
5. Planning Dept. Pct. 1 Certificate of Plat & Utility Status
a. Irma Mendoza – Pmt# 1-5481
6. Planning Dept. Pct. 1 Water Service Availability
a. Proyecto Azteca (Raul Cervantes) – Pmt# 1-4785
b. Proyecto Azteca (Raul Cervantes) – Pmt# 1-5440
c. Fernando Padron – Pmt# 1-5466
d. Jose Soto – Pmt# 1-5473
a. Luisana Elizondo – Pmt# 4-5260
b. Macario Saenz – Pmt# 4-5283
c. Diego A. Lugo – Pmt# 4-5486
d. Luis Limas- Pmt# 4-5551
2. Planning Dept. Pcts. 2 & 4 Water Service Availability
a. Adolfo Valadez - Pmt# 4-5198
b. Jose A. Reyna- Pmt# 4-5592
3. Planning Dept. Pcts. 1 & 4 Certificate of Plat & Utility Status (Blanket Covers)
a. Roxxy J. Ocanas – Quintanilla Promise Land Subdivision Lot 1; Blanket Cover
b. Sed-Vic Investors, LP – Hacienda Victoria Estates Subdivision Lots 1-101; Blanket Cover
c. Las Olas Estates, LP- Las Olas Estates Subdivision Lots 1-102; Blanket Cover
4. Planning Dept. Pct. 3 Water Service Availability
a. Reynaldo Cerda – Pmt# 3-3792
5. Planning Dept. Pct. 1 Certificate of Plat & Utility Status
a. Irma Mendoza – Pmt# 1-5481
6. Planning Dept. Pct. 1 Water Service Availability
a. Proyecto Azteca (Raul Cervantes) – Pmt# 1-4785
b. Proyecto Azteca (Raul Cervantes) – Pmt# 1-5440
c. Fernando Padron – Pmt# 1-5466
d. Jose Soto – Pmt# 1-5473
Attachments:
- Certificates Executed
- coversheet pct 1 water
- coversheet pct 3 water
- coversheet - Cert - Pct 1
- pct 2 & 4 cert coversheet
- pct. 2 & 4 cert coverpage 2
- 1-Pct. 2, 4; Cert. of Plat & Uitility Status
- 2-Pct. 2, 4; Water Service Availability
- 3-Blanket Covers
- 4-Pct. 3; Water Service Availability
- 5-Pct. 1; Cert. of Plat & Utility Status
- 6-Pct. 1; Water Service Availability
B.
AI-84224
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Las Palmas Del Norte No. 3 Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (Bentsen Palm Drive & Mile 5 Road)
*Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for (4) OSSF’S
a. Las Palmas Del Norte No. 3 Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (Bentsen Palm Drive & Mile 5 Road)
*Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for (4) OSSF’S
C.
AI-84185
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Las Gardenias Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Maricela Garza Rodriguez) (Valverde Road & Mile 19 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $8,500.00 for (3) OSSF’S
a. Las Gardenias Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Maricela Garza Rodriguez) (Valverde Road & Mile 19 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $8,500.00 for (3) OSSF’S
Attachments:
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-84201
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2021 December
Attachments:
B.
AI-84147
District Clerk Fee report for the month of December 2021-$316,741.05
Attachments:
8.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-84180
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100):
1. Approval of payment for FY 2022 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,159,799.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS000659700001 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment for FY 2022 county allocation match in the amount of $258,018.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
1. Approval of payment for FY 2022 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,159,799.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS000659700001 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment for FY 2022 county allocation match in the amount of $258,018.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-84228
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 January 1, 2022 - January 15, 2022 in the amount of $36,819.40 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of January 1, 2022 - January 15, 2022 in the amount of $36,819.40 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
10.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-84169
Adult Probation - DWI Court (1289):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the month of September 2021 in the amount of $522.00, October 2021 $0, November 2021 $42.00 and December 2021 $0.
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the month of September 2021 in the amount of $522.00, October 2021 $0, November 2021 $42.00 and December 2021 $0.
Attachments:
11.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-84184
| No, | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | L3100.02.000.0041.00 | DE LA FUENTE ROEL & YADIRA D | $4,008.57 |
| 2 | M1950.99.000.0000.AV | WINTHROP RESOURCES CORP | $5,452.79 |
| 3 | M2240.99.000.0001.B8 | SOUTH TEXAS BACK INSTITUTE / RAY R FULP III, D.O. | $3,838.69 |
| 4 | W0100.00.039.0010.03 | QUIRICHO LTD | $6,616.47 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-84121
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | A1800.99.035.0007.16 | IRRIGATION MART | $19,131.05 |
Attachments:
12.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-84257
Executive Office - Nuisance Abatement Division:
Request approval to pay membership dues to TIDRC -Texas Illegal Dumping Resource Center the amount of $600 (6-10 people) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Request approval to pay membership dues to TIDRC -Texas Illegal Dumping Resource Center the amount of $600 (6-10 people) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-84197
Executive Office - Nuisance Abatement Division:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to CEAT - Code Enforcement Association of Texas in the amount of $360 (6 memberships at $60 each) Req. 446739 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to CEAT - Code Enforcement Association of Texas in the amount of $360 (6 memberships at $60 each) Req. 446739 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-84281
Tax Office:
1. Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $425.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($125.00), Eva Mireles ($50.00), Julio Espinosa ($50.00), Santos Castilleja III ($50.00), Esmer Ramirez ($50.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($50.00), Alejandro Bazan ($50.00) - (Req# 446905) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo(Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 446885) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
1. Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $425.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($125.00), Eva Mireles ($50.00), Julio Espinosa ($50.00), Santos Castilleja III ($50.00), Esmer Ramirez ($50.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($50.00), Alejandro Bazan ($50.00) - (Req# 446905) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo(Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 446885) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-84171
Constable Pct 2 (1100):
Requesting approval to pay annual 2022 JPCA Membership Dues for all Constable Employees in the amount of $725.00 (req #445886) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay annual 2022 JPCA Membership Dues for all Constable Employees in the amount of $725.00 (req #445886) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-84182
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2022 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay 2022 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# |
| NACO | $11,983.00 | 2-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 446640 |
| Texas Association of Counties (TAC) | $ 2,440.00 | 2-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 446644 |
Attachments:
F.
AI-84187
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditor's (TACA) in the amount of $415.00 (req# 446688) with the Authority of the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditor's (TACA) in the amount of $415.00 (req# 446688) with the Authority of the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Attachments:
G.
AI-84162
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 $415.00 (Requisition #446323), 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 $415.00 (Requisition #446323), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
13.
Head Start:
A.
AI-84237
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: December 2021
Attachments:
B.
AI-84238
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report: December 2021
Attachments:
C.
AI-84239
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: December 2021
Attachments:
D.
AI-84236
Approval of Monthly Financial Report: December 2021
Attachments:
14.
IT Department:
A.
AI-84298
Authorization and approval to continue wireless data service for GPS units through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: Technology Solutions / OMNIA R210404 Technology with IRON BOW TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | Description: | Employee/ID: | Service Plan: |
| Executive Office- County Departments |
138 | Cont. Data service | GPS Units | Rastrac Monthly Tracking Service-Billed Annually- (2 min. updates w/turn detect- 60min. Ignition off. Data account incl. @ $35,259.72/yr. |
| Executive Office- Fire Marshal |
1 | Cont. Data service | GPS Unit (Trailer) | Rastrac Monthly Service Charge- Billed Annually- (daily updates, data account incl.) @ $155.04/yr. |
Attachments:
B.
AI-84208
Authorization and approval to continue wireless service and purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Executive Office | 1 | MiFi Service |
| Planning | 8 | Cell phone serv. |
| Constable Pct. 2 | 2 | Data service |
| Indigent Defense | 2 | MiFi service |
| Information Technology | 15 | Data service |
| Information Technology | 2 | Cell phone serv. |
| Emergency Management | 9 | Data service |
| Emergency Management | 7 | Cell phone serv. |
| Commissioner Pct. 1 | 24 | Data service |
| Commissioner Pct. 1 | 13 | Arlo Data service |
| Commissioner Pct. 1 | 7 | Cell phone serv. |
| JPs & Constables | 68 | Data service |
Attachments:
15.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-84272
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,346,574.63 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/03/22 to 01/12/22.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 34m:20s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 34m:38s)
| 01/03-05/22 | $ 655,190.59 |
| 01/06-12/22 | $ 691,384.04 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,346,574.63 |
(Audio Reference 34m:20s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 34m:38s)
B.
AI-84215
2022 - District Attorney-Victim Assistance Program/Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor/Victims Unit Court Advocate (1281):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from General Fund Transfers Out (fund 1100, prog. 017, 018 & 020) to DA's Office Victim Assistance Program, Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor, and Victims Unit Court Advocate grants (fund 1281, prog. 017, 018, & 020) in the amount of $188,979.59 to partially fund the 2nd partial county cash match requirement as well as to allocate the cash match funds in the correct grant fiscal year.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from General Fund Transfers Out (fund 1100, prog. 017, 018 & 020) to DA's Office Victim Assistance Program, Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor, and Victims Unit Court Advocate grants (fund 1281, prog. 017, 018, & 020) in the amount of $188,979.59 to partially fund the 2nd partial county cash match requirement as well as to allocate the cash match funds in the correct grant fiscal year.
Attachments:
C.
AI-84217
FY 2022 Adult Probation Drug Court & AIP Programs (1289):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from General Fund Transfers Out (fund 1100, prog. 034) to Adult Probation Drug Court & AIP Programs (fund 1289, prog. 014 & 034) in the amount of $456,112.01 to provide for the 2nd partial funding for salaries & fringes expenses in relation to the FY 2022 interlocal agreement.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from General Fund Transfers Out (fund 1100, prog. 034) to Adult Probation Drug Court & AIP Programs (fund 1289, prog. 014 & 034) in the amount of $456,112.01 to provide for the 2nd partial funding for salaries & fringes expenses in relation to the FY 2022 interlocal agreement.
Attachments:
D.
AI-84235
Various departments:
Approval of changes to salary schedule as listed in Exhibit A.
Approval of changes to salary schedule as listed in Exhibit A.
Attachments:
16.
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.
Adult Probation:
1.
AI-84175
A. Acceptance and approval of termination notification received from Smart Sales LLC (effective 01/11/2022) allowed under Clause III Section 3.5 of contract (C-19-131-09-01).
B. Requesting approval of the procurement packet for the purchase of Instant Drug Screening Cups for the Community Supervision & Corrections Dept. with authority to advertise and re-advertise if needed subject to legal and purchasing review.
B. Requesting approval of the procurement packet for the purchase of Instant Drug Screening Cups for the Community Supervision & Corrections Dept. with authority to advertise and re-advertise if needed subject to legal and purchasing review.
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-84287
Authority to exercise the first (1st) of two (2) yearly renewals as provided under C-20-377-02-16 with Republic Services, Inc. for Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste.
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-84302
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 8 in connection with Contract No. C-19-017-11-05 with 2GS, LLC for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, subject to compliance with HB1295 when/if applicable.
Attachments:
2.
AI-84249
Approval of payment application No. 25 in the amount of $398,948.78 for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC (Contract C-19-017-11-05) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-84283
Approval of Payment Application No. 9 in the amount of $237,000.84 to REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd. Project" CSJ: 0921-02-321 through contract No. C-20-294-02-23, as certified for payment by project engineer B2Z Engineering.
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-84266
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet RFB 22-0026-02-16-HGO for the construction of two (2) Citizen Collection Sites in Precinct 4 with the authority to re-advertise if needed.
2.
AI-84299
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for projects located in Precinct 4:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 01/18/2022 | 811836 | ERO / P4 Mechanical Shop | 2022-0009 | $2,897.55 |
| 12/21/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop at Precinct 4 | R030907 | $2,215.40 |
| 01/03/2022 | 811749 | B2Z Engineering / Mechanical Shop | 40157 | $972.33 |
| 01/03/2022 | 830040 | B2Z Engineering / Sunflower Park | 40159 | $775.89 |
Attachments:
F.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-84196
Requesting approval to pay invoice 2018.19.08 in the amount of $17,438.11 for services rendered in connection with the Hidalgo County Justice Center as submitted by ROFA Architects, Inc.
Attachments:
2.
AI-84205
Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $142,053.74 to SAMES, Inc. for Engineering Services (Contract C-21-0435-09-21) for Roadway & Bridge Inventory Assessment Study & Report(s) Work Authorization No. 1.
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Vendor | Invoice Period | Amount | Pay App # |
| Work Authorization #1 | Phase 1: Preparatory/Project Management Task Phase 2:Roadway Inventory/Updated Database Direct Expenses |
838888 | Sames, Inc. | 12/01/21 - 12/31/21 | $142,053.74 | # 4 |
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3.
AI-84132
Nuisance Abatement Division:
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52.
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52.
Attachments:
G.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-84163
Requesting approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first (1st) year [of two (2) one(1) year options possible] under the same rates, terms, and conditions as provided in the current contract (C-19-232-02-11) with Burton, McCumber, & Longoria, LLP.
Attachments:
H.
Community Service Agency:
1.
AI-84181
A. Requesting authority to reject all bids received for RFB 2021-102 for Lease of Office Space - Edinburg Area.
B. Pursuant to provision 1.3 [Holdover] of the current agreement between Hidalgo County and BIC Development Corporation, approval to continue Contract C- 16-142-09-20 to house the Community Service Agency.
C. Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB 22-0014-YZV procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, draft contract, etc., ) as attached hereto for "Lease of Office Space - Edinburg Area" including the re-advertising if applicable.
B. Pursuant to provision 1.3 [Holdover] of the current agreement between Hidalgo County and BIC Development Corporation, approval to continue Contract C- 16-142-09-20 to house the Community Service Agency.
C. Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB 22-0014-YZV procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, draft contract, etc., ) as attached hereto for "Lease of Office Space - Edinburg Area" including the re-advertising if applicable.
I.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-84216
Authority to exercise the final year extension from February 01, 2022 through January 31, 2023 provided under C-19-190A-01-28 for Punched Drawn Biaxial Geogrid Reinforcement Material under same rates, terms and conditions with Industrial Fabrics, Inc.
Attachments:
2.
AI-84174
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) of two (2) available extensions under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Lab Services, Inc. [as provided in the current contract C-20-001-02-26] for "Drug and Alcohol Testing Services".
Attachments:
J.
Constables:
1.
AI-84229
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 832810 dated 06-01-2021, for the purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150 Crew Cab utilizing CO Funds through the County’s membership/participation with GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 21-8F000 awarded vendor Silsbee Ford, Inc. in the amount of $37,951.00.
Attachments:
K.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-84311
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. in the amount of $271,144.90 for services rendered for the Pct.4 Justice Center as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC. as reviewed by project architect, ROFA Architects, Inc.
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2.
AI-84295
Requesting approval to complete and submit credit applications, as requested by South Texas Truck Centers, LLC for the purpose of setting up an account to procure supplies with authority for the County Judge, or Executive Officer to sign credit application.
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3.
AI-84276
Requesting authorization to apply for electrical service with Gexa Energy through County contract C-20-628-12-08 for the new elections building located at 1907 W. Jackson Creek Ave, Edinburg TX 78539.
4.
AI-84202
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by project engineer Raba Kistner for project located in Precinct 4.
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 1/7/2022 | 838621 | Raba Kistner / New Justice Center | R030923 | $5,462.60 |
Attachments:
L.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-84304
Requesting approval of one (1) Ricoh USA, IM C4500 18 month copier lease agreement through Hidalgo County's membership with US Communities Program (Contract #4400003732) for the Health Department in Alamo, Tx.
| Requisition | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 00446952 | 18 | IMC4500 | $745.25 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-84198
Requesting approval of Payment Application #2 as listed below from B2Z Engineering Professional Construction Management Services for Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory Facility:
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization #2 | Design and Bidding Phase | 828387 | 40158 | 01/03/2022 | $3,007.50 |
3.
AI-84189
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services - "Burial Services and Plots for Unidentified Pauper Burial Remains including the re-advertisement if required (RFB No.: 21-0792-TDL).
Attachments:
M.
Purchasing Department:
1.
AI-84192
Requesting approval to revise the original Exhibit A surplus list [CC action of 12/28/2021/AI #83869 declaring items Surplus] to reflect the amended surplus items.
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N.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-84218
A. Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to purchase consumable items and imprint the Sheriff's Office logo on said items, to purchase picture frames and portraits (to identify/display Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Staff at facility) which will serve a public purpose, through our educational/instructional and training programs. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping to interact with participants, thereby instilling, strengthening, and reinforcing our partnership and commitment to the citizens of Hidalgo County.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of purchase of plaques for employee recognition for years of service with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
C. Requesting acceptance and approval of public purpose purchase of medals in recognition of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for public service to Hidalgo County.
All promotional items and supplies acquired will be through the County requisition and purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures.
O.
Constable Pct. #4:
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AI-84254
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items (as detailed under background section)
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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 25th day of January 2022
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 January 25, 2022.
Signed this 26th day of January 2022
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 25th day of January 2022
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 January 25, 2022.
Signed this 26th day of January 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy