SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 8, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of March A.D., 2022, 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 EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL 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 MARCH 8, 2022 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 16m:48s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent agenda, EXCLUDING Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 17m:04s)
1.
AI-84893
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-84894
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-84919
2022 - Facilities Management CO Wide (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-84932
2022 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Treasury (Fund 1228)
Attachments:
C.
AI-84597
2022 - PCT 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-84951
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
Attachments:
E.
AI-84921
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-84922
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm - (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-84923
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Equity Disparities(1293)
Attachments:
H.
AI-84915
2022- Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
I.
AI-84837
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID IMM ROUND 4 (1293)
Attachments:
J.
AI-84821
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
Attachments:
K.
AI-84830
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
Attachments:
L.
AI-84832
2022 - Purchasing (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-84806
2022 - CIVIL LIT. (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-84840
2022 - DA FED SHRG - DOJ (1256)
Attachments:
4.
2022 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-84933
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 R&B (program 007) to Pct.4 Admin (program 005) in the amount of $2,500.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-84901
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Sanitation Davis (program 231) in the amount of $6,979.10.
Attachments:
5.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-84826
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $45.00 for February through March invoice paid to Switcher Studio after Auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
6.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-84908
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-84949
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.5 Acres out of Farm Tract 228 Lot 6 West Tract Subdivision (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Mile 6 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 6 ½ West Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 33.58 acres out of Lot 15 Blk. 55 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision (Proposed; The Heights on Trenton Phase II Subdivision) (Trenton Road & Cesar Chavez Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Trenton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” waterlines with a 16” PVC casing boring Trenton Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot H & I (Lot 7 & 8) Blk. 17, 20 & 21 La Blanca Agricultural Co. (Proposed; San Martin No. 8 Subdivision) (Victoria Road & Mile 9 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 10” waterline east of Victoria Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline extension running west along the north side of Mile 9 ½ North Road and One 8” waterline with a 12” PVC casing boring Mile 9 ½ North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: R & E Flores Subdivision Lot 1 (Victoria Road & Lott Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Lott Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Lott Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: All of Lot 310 Colonia Del Noreste Subdivision (Mile 9 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Mile 6 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 6 ½ West Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 11.01 acres out of Lot 9 & 10 Blk. 96 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. Subdivision (FM 1925 & Jesus Flores Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
g. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.69 acres out of lot 43-2 West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Mile 5 Road Road & Los Ebanos Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Los Ebanos Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Los Ebanos Road.
h. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of lot 521 John H. Shary Subdivision (Mile 7 ½ Road & Stewart Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Stewart Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Stewart Road.
i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1741034PA110)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Juarez Avenue approximately 200.00 feet east of Torreon Street. (Pct. 1)
j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3205365 SM158)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Northeast corner of Circle 6 Street and San Pedro Pio Street. (Pct. 3)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.5 Acres out of Farm Tract 228 Lot 6 West Tract Subdivision (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Mile 6 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 6 ½ West Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 33.58 acres out of Lot 15 Blk. 55 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision (Proposed; The Heights on Trenton Phase II Subdivision) (Trenton Road & Cesar Chavez Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Trenton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” waterlines with a 16” PVC casing boring Trenton Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot H & I (Lot 7 & 8) Blk. 17, 20 & 21 La Blanca Agricultural Co. (Proposed; San Martin No. 8 Subdivision) (Victoria Road & Mile 9 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 10” waterline east of Victoria Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline extension running west along the north side of Mile 9 ½ North Road and One 8” waterline with a 12” PVC casing boring Mile 9 ½ North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: R & E Flores Subdivision Lot 1 (Victoria Road & Lott Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Lott Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Lott Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: All of Lot 310 Colonia Del Noreste Subdivision (Mile 9 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Mile 6 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 6 ½ West Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 11.01 acres out of Lot 9 & 10 Blk. 96 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. Subdivision (FM 1925 & Jesus Flores Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
g. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.69 acres out of lot 43-2 West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Mile 5 Road Road & Los Ebanos Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Los Ebanos Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Los Ebanos Road.
h. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of lot 521 John H. Shary Subdivision (Mile 7 ½ Road & Stewart Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Stewart Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Stewart Road.
i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1741034PA110)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Juarez Avenue approximately 200.00 feet east of Torreon Street. (Pct. 1)
j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3205365 SM158)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Northeast corner of Circle 6 Street and San Pedro Pio Street. (Pct. 3)
Attachments:
C.
AI-84953
1. Pipeline and Utility Permit
a.) Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 2741247 PA113)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Eldora Road approximately 125.00 feet west of Azalea Avenue. (Pct. 4)
a.) Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 2741247 PA113)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Eldora Road approximately 125.00 feet west of Azalea Avenue. (Pct. 4)
Attachments:
7.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-84867
Hidalgo County Investment Report - 4th Quarter 2021
Attachments:
8.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-84864
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #020184
Attachments:
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-84931
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,708,135.69 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 2/10/22 to 2/28/22.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 17m:04s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5 Open Forum (Audio Reference 17m:19s)
| 02/10-16/22 | $ 676,887.84 |
| 02/17-23/22 | $ 448,354.51 |
| 02/24-28/22 | $ 582,893.34 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,708,135.69 |
(Audio Reference 17m:04s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5 Open Forum (Audio Reference 17m:19s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-84873
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 February 16, 2022 - February 28, 2022 in the amount of $28,088.81 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 February 16, 2022 - February 28, 2022 in the amount of $28,088.81 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-84843
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1. | G3931.00.000.0001.00 | GUICHOS TRUCKING | $3,000.00 |
| 2. | L6265.02.000.0049.00 | MARIA RUBY GUAJARDO MD PA | $9,599.94 |
| 3. | M0615.00.000.0001.00 | LA ROCA INVESTMENTS LTD | $7,192.02 |
| 4. | R3750.03.001.0008.00 | JUAN M CORONADO | $4,800.00 |
| 5. | S2950.00.000.0491.04 | FALCON INTERNATIONAL BANK | $5,661.36 |
| 6. | W7380.00.000.0007.00 | CADENCE BANK | $4,060.00 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-84838
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1. | 10038.00.000.0254.02 | LOS EBANOS LAND & CATTLE CO LLC | $29,296.22 |
| 2. | A2100.99.000.0000.I9 | CITIZENS ASSET FINANCE INC | $4,934.46 |
| 3. | R0412.00.000.0000.01 | VERA MARCO A & VERONICA C & NADIA V & E | $3,465.16 |
| 4. | S3000.99.000.0000.O4 | CITIZENS ASSET FINANCE INC | $6,009.72 |
| 5. | T6250.02.000.0071.00 | KAB DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENTS LLC | $2,568.12 |
| 6. | V3655.01.000.0013.00 | RIVERA MELISSA | $3,228.26 |
| 7. | W0100.00.030.0007.03 | TRAMUC LLC | $9,476.15 |
Attachments:
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-84909
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 #450074), 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 #450074), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-84857
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 $470.00 (Requisition #449886), 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 $470.00 (Requisition #449886), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-84732
Jail (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #449361 for 2022 membership dues to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for Chief Steve Herrera in the amount of $25.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #449361 for 2022 membership dues to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for Chief Steve Herrera in the amount of $25.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-84733
Sheriffs Dept (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #449362 for 2022 team membership dues to the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (Team Leader, Captain Norberto Leal)in the amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #449362 for 2022 team membership dues to the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (Team Leader, Captain Norberto Leal)in the amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-84734
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition # 449371 for 2022 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 # 449371 for 2022 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:
F.
AI-84812
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval of requisition #449526 for 2022 membership dues to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for Captain Belinda Madrigal and Captain Jose Vasquez in the amount of $25.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #449526 for 2022 membership dues to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for Captain Belinda Madrigal and Captain Jose Vasquez in the amount of $25.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
G.
AI-84728
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #449351 for 2022 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $450.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #449351 for 2022 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $450.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
12.
IT Department:
A.
AI-84954
Authorization and approval to continue wireless service through the County's membership/membership with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Human Resources | 2 | Cont. Data Service |
Attachments:
B.
AI-84862
Authorization and approval to continue wireless service through the County's membership/membership with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 with AT&T MOBILITY for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Emergency Management | 2 | New Data Service |
Attachments:
C.
AI-84900
Authorization and approval to continue wireless service through the County's membership/membership with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Juvenile Probation | 2 | New Data Service |
Attachments:
D.
AI-84712
Authorization and approval to continue 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: |
| Commissioner Pct. 3 | 2 | Cont. Cell Service |
| Commissioner Pct. 3 | 14 | Cont. Data Service |
Attachments:
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-84819
Various departments: Approval of changes to salary schedule as listed in Exhibit A
Attachments:
B.
AI-84892
FY 2022 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #EQ-INV109439 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,535.92 in relation to the FY 2022 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 2nd quarter (12-1-2021 to 2-28-2022) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the FY 2022 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement invoice in the amount of $7,535.92 (2nd quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents.
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #EQ-INV109439 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,535.92 in relation to the FY 2022 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 2nd quarter (12-1-2021 to 2-28-2022) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the FY 2022 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement invoice in the amount of $7,535.92 (2nd quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents.
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.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-84968
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices 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#3) | 02/28/22 | 11328884 | $3,395.00 | 821432 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 02/28/22 | 11328890 | $25,842.24 | 826939 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#2) | 02/28/22 | 11328902 | $25,000.00 | 788634 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-84897
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#1) | 03/01/22 | 20317 | $1,494.51 | 790326 |
| Dicker Road Project | 03/01/22 | 20318 | $11,555.93 | 803856 |
| Stormwater Management Prj. | 03/01/22 | 20319 | $11,594.30 | 841458 |
3.
AI-84889
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2022-023 in the amount of $6,058.50 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services rendered under Contract C-21-0554-08-10 (WA#1) for the Pct 2 Administration Complex Parking Lot Improvement Project.
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-84814
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term as provided in the current Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 and City of Alton, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
Attachments:
2.
AI-84888
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., and B2Z Engineering for Precinct 3 projects.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328873 | 2-28-22 | Veterans Blvd. WA#2 | 763269 | $8,041.00 |
| 11328875 | 2-28-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd. WA#2 | 720579 | $2,388.40 |
| 11328876 | 2-28-22 | Liberty Rd. WA#3 | 735526 | $51,050.00 |
| 11328885 | 2-28-22 | Liberty Rd. WA#4 | 735736 | $2,600.00 |
| 11328887 | 2-28-22 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | 772041 | $4,139.94 |
| 11328888 | 2-28-22 | FM 676 WA#2 | 806793 | $17,390.00 |
| 30014 | 3-1-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $31,181.79 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-84805
Approval of invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by KCI Technologies for professional services under contract # C-21-0446-04-27.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | Amount | PO No. |
| 833218-Final | 2-17-22 | Traffic & Safety Studies | $52,000.00 | 840848 |
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-84930
Requesting approval of payment of the following invoices for projects located in Precinct 4:
| Invoice Date | Vendor / Project | Invoice No. | P.O. | Invoice Amount |
| 01/31/2022 | MEG Engineers / N. Alamo Rd Realignment | 11 | 807788 | $500.00 |
| 02/28/2022 | MEG Engineers / N. Alamo Rd Realignment | 12 (Final) | 807788 | $3,499.50 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-84882
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for projects located in Precinct 4:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 02/28/2022 | 728311 | L&G Engineering / FM2220 Ware Rd FM676 to FM1925 | 11328879 | $3,581.43 |
| 02/28/2022 | 785986 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 11328878 | $61,765.01 |
| 2/28/2022 | 808447 | L&G Engineering / Mile 5 Project (Taylor Rd to Ware Rd) | 11328870 | $5,870.08 |
| 02/22/2022 | 811836 | ERO / P4 Mechanical Shop | R2022-0035 | $495.00 |
| 02/22/2022 | 811836 | ERO / P4 Mechanical Shop | 2022-0028 | $3,139.01 |
| 01/17/2022 | 836058 | Raba Kistner / Sunflower Park | R030945 | $11,000.00 |
| 02/18/2022 | 807796 | SDI Engineering / Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park | 1067 | $12,778.10 |
| 02/21/2022 | 825006 | NM Contracting / Pct.4 Maintenance Building | 12 | $206,908.90 |
Attachments:
D.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-84878
Approval to ratify the removal of asset 63837 - DM X32 Behninger Digital Mixed from Executive Office (CC Media) inventory (equipment malfunctioned)
Attachments:
E.
Budget & Management:
1.
AI-84950
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 5 in the amount of $12,237.63 for the “Hidalgo County Former Plains Capital Bldg. Reconfiguration" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc.
Attachments:
2.
AI-84863
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for professional engineering as submitted by HALFF Associates:
| Invoice # | Amount: |
| 10068393 | $3,030.60 |
Attachments:
F.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-84881
Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from Auditor’s inventory, declared “Salvage Property“ on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended (software licenses have expired and /or not renewed). TxLGC 263.151.
Attachments:
G.
Constables:
1.
AI-84740
Constable Pct.3:
Requesting approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" to include: pencils, notebooks, school boxes, school pouches, cinch backpacks, deputy badge stickers, lanyards, stress balls, keychains, hand sanitizers, beverage insulators, and canopy. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
Requesting approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" to include: pencils, notebooks, school boxes, school pouches, cinch backpacks, deputy badge stickers, lanyards, stress balls, keychains, hand sanitizers, beverage insulators, and canopy. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
H.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-84937
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice submitted by project manager B2Z Engineering for services rendered:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Justice Center | 3/1/22 | 40164 | $9,288.94 | 783749 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-84938
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 5 in the amount of $285,881.58 for services rendered for the Pct.4 Justice Center as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC. as reviewed by project architect, ROFA Architects, Inc.
Attachments:
3.
AI-84855
Requesting authorization to surplus assets declared as “Salvage property “on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete [that assets are too damaged and have no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended] including the removal from the Hidalgo County inventory list, to be destroyed and discarded via landfill in accordance with LGC Ch. 263.151.
Attachments:
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-84925
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 | 40166 | 3/1/2022 | $7,739.95 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-84875
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec. 52 for the purpose of outreach items including but not limited to: 1 oz hand sanitizer gel; Learn about Immunization coloring book; 16 oz. All-Pro Acrylic Cup translucent red; Power Clip translucent purple; Power Clip translucent Red; Adhesive Bandage Stress Reliever; 4 count Pack of Colorful Crayons; Santorini Shopping Tote Bag - Purple; Santorini shopping Tote Bag - Blue MaxGlide Click Tropical Pen Hot Pink MaxGlide Click Tropical Pen Sky Blue MaxGlide Click Tropical Pen Lime Green for a period of 03/08/2022 to 12/31/2022.
Attachments:
J.
IT Department:
1.
AI-84883
A. Requesting authority to exercise the first of two one (1) year extensions (Service Order #021838-02) under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Foremost Telecommunications as provided in Service Order # 020054-02 governed by MSA Number 015521-02.
B. Acceptance and approval of Service Order # 021837-02 for service location 7517 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg under C-17-314-03-26 with Foremost Telecommunications.
B. Acceptance and approval of Service Order # 021837-02 for service location 7517 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg under C-17-314-03-26 with Foremost Telecommunications.
Attachments:
K.
Planning Department:
1.
AI-84903
Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from Planning’s inventory, declared “Salvage Property“ on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended (software/component have expired). TxLGC 263.151.
Attachments:
L.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-83939
A. Authority to officially cancel RFP 2021-0456-12-15-YZV - Commissary Management Services.
B. Requesting authority to advertise with authority to re-advertise if/when applicable subject to purchasing and legal approval.
B. Requesting authority to advertise with authority to re-advertise if/when applicable subject to purchasing and legal approval.
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 8th day of March 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 March 8, 2022.
Signed this 8th day of March 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 8th day of March 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 March 8, 2022.
Signed this 8th day of March 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy