CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 22, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 22nd day of March 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 RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT MARCH 22, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 20m:00s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items: 4.Q, 9.A.1, 9.A.2, 13.A, and 14.B.1 be pulled for further discussion. The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda items.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, EXCEPT for Consent Agenda items: 4.Q, 9.A.1, 9.A.2, 13.A, and 14.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to agenda item 4.Q for further discussion (Audio Reference 20m:31s)
1.
AI-85124
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-85053
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-85048
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
Attachments:
C.
AI-85051
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collections reports.
Attachments:
D.
AI-85126
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023 - .025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of October through December of 2021
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-85045
2021 - Pct. 1 TXDOT (1315)
Attachments:
4.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-85150
2022 - 449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-85078
2022- Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID IMM PROJECT 2 (1293)
Attachments:
C.
AI-85075
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-85099
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
Attachments:
E.
AI-84940
2022 – Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-85062
2022 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-85082
2022 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-85088
2022 - Public Affairs (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-85029
2022 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281)
Attachments:
J.
AI-85095
2022 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-85107
2022 - FY 2020 HIDTA Task Force (1291)
Attachments:
L.
AI-85077
2022 PCT. 1 - R&B (1200)
Attachments:
M.
AI-84976
2022 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
N.
AI-85057
2022 PCT. 1 - ADMIN (1200)
Attachments:
O.
AI-85066
2022 PCT. 1 - R&B (1200)
Attachments:
P.
AI-85065
2022 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-85024
2022 - Facilities Management CO Wide (1100) (Audio Reference 20m:31s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 4.Q.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:38s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 4.Q.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:38s)
Attachments:
R.
AI-85011
2022 - Purchasing Department (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-85133
2022 - Pct. 2 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
T.
AI-85071
2022 - Pct 2 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
U.
AI-84964
2022 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
5.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-85035
Pct. #1 (1315):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from program 039, fiscal year (0) to program 039, fiscal year (1)Phase 1 in the amount of $7,819.88 to fund expenditures for Mile 6 West (Mile 9-Mile 11) road project.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from program 039, fiscal year (0) to program 039, fiscal year (1)Phase 1 in the amount of $7,819.88 to fund expenditures for Mile 6 West (Mile 9-Mile 11) road project.
6.
2022 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-85021
Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd Prj (1200):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd Prj (prog. 147) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd Prj (prog. 147) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
7.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-85097
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-85111
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Ivalek Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Hector Solis) (Schuerbach Road & 2 Mile Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Schuerbach Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, Schuerbach Road is paved.
b. Doble Rueda Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Miguel Avitia) (Tower Road & Richardson Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Tower Road is paved.
c. Ricdez Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ricardo Resendez) (Alamo Road & Chapin Street)
No. of Lots: 5 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Chapin Street road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Alamo Road and Chapin Street are paved.
d. Villas San Miguel Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan A. San Miguel) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
a. Ivalek Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Hector Solis) (Schuerbach Road & 2 Mile Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Schuerbach Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, Schuerbach Road is paved.
b. Doble Rueda Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Miguel Avitia) (Tower Road & Richardson Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Tower Road is paved.
c. Ricdez Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ricardo Resendez) (Alamo Road & Chapin Street)
No. of Lots: 5 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Chapin Street road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Alamo Road and Chapin Street are paved.
d. Villas San Miguel Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan A. San Miguel) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
C.
AI-85018
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Aurora Valley Phase 6 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Rhodes Development, INC.) (Dillon Road & Anderson Road.)
*Reimbursement request: $44,800.00 for (28) OSSF’S
a. Aurora Valley Phase 6 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Rhodes Development, INC.) (Dillon Road & Anderson Road.)
*Reimbursement request: $44,800.00 for (28) OSSF’S
Attachments:
D.
AI-85131
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3054379 WE161)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Thanksgiving Street approximately 70.00 feet north of Destiny Avenue. (Pct. 4)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3152098 WE141)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Cardiff Avenue approximately 120.00 feet east of Leucadia Avenue. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: AEP (WR# 80701977)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Three power supply poles located east of Iowa Road at latitude 26.294258, longitude -98.415485. (Pct. 3)
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 Acres Tract of land being the east 10.00 acres of Block 60 Hill Halbert Tract Subdivision (Wisconsin Road & Valverde Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Wisconsin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Wisconsin Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5.00 Acres Tract of land being the south 5.00 acres of Lot 8 Block 40 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision (Kenyon Road & Cameron Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Cameron Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cameron Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 53.05 Acres Tract being all of lot 73 and east ½ of Lot 74 Hill Halbert Subdivision; Proposed San Lucio No. 5 Subdivision) (Dillon Road & Mile 13 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Mile 13 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 13 ½ North Road.
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3054379 WE161)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Thanksgiving Street approximately 70.00 feet north of Destiny Avenue. (Pct. 4)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3152098 WE141)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Cardiff Avenue approximately 120.00 feet east of Leucadia Avenue. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: AEP (WR# 80701977)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Three power supply poles located east of Iowa Road at latitude 26.294258, longitude -98.415485. (Pct. 3)
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 Acres Tract of land being the east 10.00 acres of Block 60 Hill Halbert Tract Subdivision (Wisconsin Road & Valverde Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Wisconsin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Wisconsin Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5.00 Acres Tract of land being the south 5.00 acres of Lot 8 Block 40 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision (Kenyon Road & Cameron Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Cameron Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cameron Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 53.05 Acres Tract being all of lot 73 and east ½ of Lot 74 Hill Halbert Subdivision; Proposed San Lucio No. 5 Subdivision) (Dillon Road & Mile 13 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Mile 13 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 13 ½ North Road.
Attachments:
8.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-84995
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2022 February
Attachments:
B.
AI-84985
District Clerk Fee report for the month of February 2022 $326,702.10
Attachments:
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-85019
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,255,228.82 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 3/1/22 to 3/9/22.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 20m:38s)
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.
See Consent Agenda item 14.B.1 for the action taken.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 13.A. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:48s)
| 03/01-02/22 | $ 81,732.68 |
| 03/03-09/22 | $ 1,173,496.14 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,255,228.82 |
(Audio Reference 20m:38s)
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.
See Consent Agenda item 14.B.1 for the action taken.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 13.A. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:48s)
B.
AI-85106
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 March 1, 2022 - March 15, 2022 in the amount of $55,234.65 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 March 1, 2022 - March 15, 2022 in the amount of $55,234.65 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
C.
AI-85085
Approval to revise the list of approved employees on Exhibit A and Exhibit B for continuation of payment of certain COVID-19 related overtime hours as previously approved on 01/25/2022 AI-83946 to be funded through COVID-19 ARPA funds.
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-84998
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1. | M5255.00.000.0002.00 | TOMAS SANCHEZ | $5,582.10 |
| 2. | N6730.00.000.0021.00 | SECURITY FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION | $4,244.12 |
| 3. | R2977.02.000.0130.00 | WELLS FARGO | $3,428.56 |
| 4. | S7355.00.000.0016.00 | WELLS FARGO | $4,356.04 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-84955
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1. | E3300.99.098.0005.00 | ARNOLDO PEREZ JR | $5,328.41 |
| 2. | L5665.02.000.0003.00 | MANO SANTA LLC | $2,639.10 |
Attachments:
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-85086
Constable Precinct 4: Requesting approval to obtain memberships with the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) for Horaldo Sanchez, Romeo Pena Jr., Ivan Flores, Raul Ramos, Christopher Barrera, Alfonso Fuentes and Edwardo Sanchez (Req. No. 00450378) in the total amount of $280.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-85089
County Judge:
Approval to pay the FY2022 Annual Membership dues to the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) in the amount of $1,475.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-85003
JP Pct. 5, Pl. 1:
Requesting approval of annual membership dues to the Justice Peace Constables Association (JPCA) for Judge Jason Pena in the amount of $60.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Requesting approval of annual membership dues to the Justice Peace Constables Association (JPCA) for Judge Jason Pena in the amount of $60.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
D.
AI-84990
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# |
| County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas | $3120.00 | 2-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 447902 |
E.
AI-84978
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA) for a District Attorney's Office employee, in the amount of $25.00 (Requisition #450182), 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 Gang Investigators Association (TGIA) for a District Attorney's Office employee, in the amount of $25.00 (Requisition #450182), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
12.
IT Department:
A.
AI-84999
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 s detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Elections Dept | 99 | Cont. Cell Service |
| Elections Dept | 286 | Cont. Data Service |
| Tax Office | 3 | Cont. Cell Service |
Attachments:
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-85022
Human Resources-Health Benefits (2201) / Pct 2 Parks (1100):
1. Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 03/28/2022:
(Audio Reference 20m:48s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 13.A.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 14.B.1 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:52s)
1. Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 03/28/2022:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||||
| Dept/Prg | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Dept/Prg | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | ||
| 190-017 | 114 | 0007 | Athletic Trainer | 09/01 | 122-008 | 114 | 0068 | Athletic Trainer | 09/01 | ||
| 190-017 | 114 | 0008 | Athletic Trainer | 09/01 | 122-008 | 114 | 0069 | Athletic Trainer | 09/01 | ||
(Audio Reference 20m:48s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 13.A.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 14.B.1 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:52s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-85100
Co. Judge - FY 2022 Humanities Texas Grant (1286):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Co. Judge (1100) to Co. Judge Humanities Texas Grant (1286) in the amount of $1,500.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 Humanities Texas grant award.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Co. Judge (1100) to Co. Judge Humanities Texas Grant (1286) in the amount of $1,500.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 Humanities Texas grant award.
Attachments:
C.
AI-85084
FY 2022 Adult Probation Drug Court Program (1289):
Approval of interfund transfer from FY 2021 to FY 2022 in the amount of $6.45 in relation to the Adult Probation Drug Court Program to fund salary expenses.
Approval of interfund transfer from FY 2021 to FY 2022 in the amount of $6.45 in relation to the Adult Probation Drug Court Program to fund salary expenses.
D.
AI-85015
Justice Court Tech Fund (1242)
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for the Justice Court Tech fund (1242) unassigned fund balance in the amount of $125,427.15 to fund JP Copier Leases and to fund Purchasing agreement Year 2 and Year 3 with Axon Enterprise Inc for body cameras and to fund the purchase of cameras for Watch Guard Video Inc.
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for the Justice Court Tech fund (1242) unassigned fund balance in the amount of $125,427.15 to fund JP Copier Leases and to fund Purchasing agreement Year 2 and Year 3 with Axon Enterprise Inc for body cameras and to fund the purchase of cameras for Watch Guard Video Inc.
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.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-85103
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 19 in the amount of $284,124.89 for the Pct 1 M6 West (M9-M11) project as submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC.as reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering.
2.
AI-85049
Requesting approval of payment application #24 in the amount of $20,037.24 submitted by Sames Engineering and Surveying for Pct. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
Attachments:
3.
AI-85054
Requesting approval of payment for invoice 20F1 in the amount of $20,873.00 as submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC for the Pct. 1, Sunrise Park Playground Equipment Installation.
Attachments:
4.
AI-84912
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct. 1 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 (M9-M11) | 02/28/2022 | 11328874 | 4,536.12 | 779197 |
| Mile 6 (M11-SH107) | 02/28/2022 | 11328880 | 813.31 | 784887 |
| Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) | 02/28/2022 | 11328886 | 174,304.56 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) | 02/28/2022 | 11328881 | 58,354.20 | 829916 |
| Mile 10 (M6-FM 1015) | 02/28/2022 | 11328882 | 6,750.00 | 796083 |
5.
AI-85017
"Restatement of Public Purpose" pursuant to TX. Constitution, Article III (3), Section 52 approved HCCC [2-22-22 AI#84573] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: drawstring bags, antibacterial hand sanitizers, stress balls, wallet accessories for phones, cell phone holders, stylus pen/pen combos, beverage can insulators, popsockets, emery boards, re-usable plastic cups, lip balms, cooler bags, and school bag kits for distribution at outreach events precinct-wide throughout the year. These items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate, and report information to constituents on aspects of numerous projects and programs.
Attachments:
6.
AI-85002
Requesting approval to enter into two (2) 36-month copier capital lease with Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in DIR Cooperative contract [DIR-CPO-4428] with delivery and Service to be provided by local authorized reseller Digital Office Systems.
| Requisition | Term | Model | Qty | Monthly Payment |
| 00450570 | 36 Months | CS-3554ci | 1 | $215.54 |
| 00450576 | 36 Months | CS-3554ci | 1 | $215.54 |
B.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-85146
Precinct 2:
Requesting authority to accept proposal by 8A Builders, LLC not to exceed $65,021.23 through HC's membership/participation with TIPS Cooperative Contract No. [200201] for the construction to access roads at the San Juan Cemetery. (Audio Reference 20m:52s)
Valde Guerra stated a correction to the amount on Consent Agenda item 14.B.1, in which it should state $68,264.20, and not $65,021.23.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 9.A.1, 9.A.2, and 14.B.1 with corrected amount.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - item 7.A (Audio Reference 21m:14s)
Requesting authority to accept proposal by 8A Builders, LLC not to exceed $65,021.23 through HC's membership/participation with TIPS Cooperative Contract No. [200201] for the construction to access roads at the San Juan Cemetery. (Audio Reference 20m:52s)
Valde Guerra stated a correction to the amount on Consent Agenda item 14.B.1, in which it should state $68,264.20, and not $65,021.23.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 9.A.1, 9.A.2, and 14.B.1 with corrected amount.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - item 7.A (Audio Reference 21m:14s)
Attachments:
2.
AI-85096
Pct. 2 - Dicker Road Project:
Approval of payment application No. 27 in the amount of $50,124.79 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.
Approval of payment application No. 27 in the amount of $50,124.79 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:
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-85093
Approval of Payment Application No. 11 in the amount of $304,199.31 to REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd. Project" CSJ:0921-02-321 through contract # C-20-294-02-23, as certified for payment by project manager engineer B2Z Engineering.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-85040
Requesting approval to pay for invoices for projects located in Precinct 4.
| Invoice Date | Project / Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 03/01/2022 | Mechanical Shop / B2Z Engineering | 40165 | 811749 | $303.26 |
| 03/01/2022 | Sunflower Park / Sunflower Park | 40167 | 830040 | $6,771.43 |
| 03/04/2022 | Pct.4 Maintenance Building / ERO | 13 | 825006 | $43,014.50 |
Attachments:
E.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-85039
Approval of payment for Engineering Services (Contract C-21-0435-09-21) for Roadway & Bridge Inventory Assessment Study & Report(s) as listed:
| 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. | 2/1-2/28/22 | $134,710.49 | #6 |
Attachments:
F.
Constables:
1.
AI-85010
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2022 Police Interceptors through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with Goodbuy Coop., contract [22-22-8F000], awarded vendor Silsbee Ford in the amount $71,205.00.
Attachments:
G.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-85119
Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for Project No. 22-0007-KMG Fire Monitoring Services for Facilities Management, including re-advertising, if applicable. Subject to purchasing and legal approval.
H.
Fire Marshal:
1.
AI-85008
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application as requested by vendor T&W Tire, with authority for County Judge or designee to sign any required documents.
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-85076
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec 52 for the purpose of outreach items in support of the Preventive Health & Health Services program, including but not limited to: skipping rope, soccer ball stress reliever, yoga resistance bands, metallic arch 32 oz. bottle with infuser, metal measuring cups, rally velour hemmed towel for a period of 03/22/2022 to 12/31/2022.
Attachments:
2.
AI-84810
1. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (C-20-573-02-02) for Laboratory Services with Quest Diagnostics, Inc. under the same rates, terms and conditions while we complete the procurement process and subject to requested 1295 Form.
2. Approval to advertise the Laboratory Services with authority to re-advertise if applicable subject to purchasing and legal approval.
2. Approval to advertise the Laboratory Services with authority to re-advertise if applicable subject to purchasing and legal approval.
Attachments:
J.
Juvenile Probation:
1.
AI-85027
Juvenile Probation:
A.) Requesting approval to enter into seven (7) 36-month copier operating leases with Xerox Corporation through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4412].
B.) Requesting approval of ratification for purchase orders of requisitions referenced above approved by Board of Judges on 02/10/2022.
A.) Requesting approval to enter into seven (7) 36-month copier operating leases with Xerox Corporation through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4412].
| Requisition | Term | Model | Monthly Payment | Installation Location |
| 00448452 | 36 Months | B8170H | $313.30 | Intake Work Area |
| 00448677 | 36 Months | B8170H | $313.30 | Reception Area |
| 00448668 | 36 Months | B8170H | $313.30 | Probation Work Area |
| 00448669 | 36 Months | B8170H | $313.30 | Detention Workroom |
| 00448453 | 36 Months | B7025S | $138.94 | Court Unit |
| 00448670 | 36 Months | B7025S | $138.94 | Detention Infirmary |
| 00448671 | 36 Months | B7025S | $138.94 | Nurse's Office |
B.) Requesting approval of ratification for purchase orders of requisitions referenced above approved by Board of Judges on 02/10/2022.
K.
Purchasing Department:
1.
AI-84997
Requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from the Hidalgo County inventory list, to be destroyed and discarded via landfill as per LGC Ch. 263.151.1 declared as “Salvage property on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
L.
Sheriff's Office:
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AI-85110
Requesting authority to advertise for Veterinary Services (RFQ 22-0162-MGF) for K9s for the Sheriff's office, including the re-advertising if applicable, subject to purchasing and legal review and approval of procurement packet.
M.
Human Resources:
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AI-85030
Requesting approval of a Public Purpose Declaration pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached herein including, logo setup, printing costs, fees and freight fees, [where/if applicable] with said items to be utilized in HR events as detailed herein under background.
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 22nd 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 22, 2022.
Signed this 23rd 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 22nd 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 22, 2022.
Signed this 23rd 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