BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 12th day of July 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 JULY 12, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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: 12s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 5.A.1 and 5.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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, EXCEPT for Consent Agenda items 5.A.1 and 5.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 5.A.1 and 5.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 16m:24s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| 06/09/2022 - 06/22/2022 | $401,896.70 |
| 06/23/2022 - 06/29/2022 | $670,623.36 |
| 06/30/2022 | $15,796.48 |
| Total: | $1,088,316.54 |
(Audio Reference 16m:25s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda items 5.A.1 and 5.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 5.A.1 and 5.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 5.A.1 and 5.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 16m:45s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 6/16/2022 - 6/30/2022 in the amount of $43,666.33 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | G8155.00.000.0001.00 | GREENPOINT URBAN LIVING LLC | $55,745.36 |
| 2. | S1818.00.000.0001.00 | SANTA LUCIA AT BENTSEN LAKES LLC | $49,556.29 |
| 3. | S6215.00.000.0010.00 | CILL-KEN DEVELOPMENT LP | $37,490.44 |
| 4. | T4041.02.000.0001.00 | MFTP RV LLC ATTN: UNITED CORE MANAGEMENT INC | $15,842.39 |
| 5. | T4041.02.000.0001.00 | MFTP RV LLC ATTN: UNITED CORE MANAGEMENT INC | $8,800.76 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | E7240.00.000.0007.00 | RHODES ENTERPRISES LTD | $3,419.64 |
| 2. | E7240.00.000.0008.00 | RHODES ENTERPRISES LTD | $3,540.21 |
| 3. | W3800.99.120.0001.06 | FALLAS PAREDES #233 J AND M SALES OF TEXAS LLC | $9,179.27 |
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 $280.00 (Requisition #457113), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay Advanced Fire Inspector Certification of $85.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Roberto Chavez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2022-2023 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for Mr. Jose Ozuna in the amount of $300.00 (REQ # 00456531) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Information Technology | 1 | New Data Service |
| Constable Pct. 4 | 1 | New Cell Service |
| Constable Pct. 3 | 1 | New Cell Service |
Requesting authority to increase the following project cost increases as approved under AI-83236 on 11/02/2021 and AI-83523 on 11/30/2021 and authority to increase P.Os.
| Department | Vendor | Purchase Order | Description | Original Amount | Increase Amount |
| Emergency Management | Nevada Pacific Inc. | 839976 | Wrap Crew Cab F-550 | $170,614.00 | $2,787.00 |
| Emergency Management | Motorola | 843261 | 12 APX8000 Radios | $146,070.50 | $282.12 |
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into Constable Pct 4 CCP 59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $12,791.50.
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).
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 06/30/2022 | 11328999 | $154,101.29 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 06/30/2022 | 11329006 | $152,844.78 | 829916 |
| Pay App No. | Project Name | Amount | Purchase Order |
| 27 | Mile 6W Rd. (Mile 9 - Mile 11) - WA #1 SAMES, Inc. | $48,353.79 | 813324 |
| 28 | Mile 6W Rd. (Mile 9 - Mile 11) - WA #1 - SAMES, Inc. | $46,690.78 | 813324 |
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20336 in the amount of $45,542.83 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services under Contract C-21-0944-02-08 (WA#1) for the Recreational Trails Connectivity Project.
Approval of payment application No. 30 in the amount of $23,054.90 for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise (Contract C-19-017-11-05) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329004 | 6-30-22 | FM 676 WA#2 | 806793 | $18,580.00 |
| 11329010 | 6-30-22 | Veterans Blvd. WA#2 | 763269 | $6,025.00 |
| 11329009 | 6-30-22 | Mile 3 WA#6 | 784305 | $54,905.73 |
| 11329001 | 6-30-22 | Mile 3 Sec II WA#5 | 773904 | $7,735.50 |
| 11328997 | 6-30-22 | Mile 3 WA#2 | 720579 | $1,791.30 |
| 11329007 | 6-30-22 | Liberty Rd. WA#3 | 735526 | $28,810.80 |
| 11329000 | 6-30-22 | Liberty Rd. WA#4 | 735736 | $900.00 |
| 30018 | 7-1-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd. WA#1 | 823768 | $39,608.27 |
| Invoice Date | Invoice Number | Project / Vendor | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/06/2022 | 7062201 | Davis Collection Station | 842776 | $16,192.50 |
| Invoice Date | Invoice Number | Project / Vendor | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/01/2022 | 40180 | Sunflower Park / B2Z Engineering | 830040 | $18,658.37 |
| 07/01/2022 | 2022-066 | Flashing Beacon Design / GDJ Engineering | 831988 | $1,970.80 |
| 06/30/2022 | 11329008 | FM2220 Ware Road WA#1 / L&G Engineering | 728311 | $5,809.23 |
| 06/30/2022 | 11329020 | FM1925 WA#1 Wallace to 10th | 739761 | $1,040.00 |
| 06/30/2022 | 11329019 | FM1925 WA#1 10th to McColl / L&G Engineering | 725312 | $780.00 |
| 06/30/2022 | 11329011 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 / L&G Engineering | 808447 | $5,870.11 |
| 06/14/2022 | R031279 | Sunflower Park / Raba Kistner | 846166 | $2,609.75 |
| 05/06/2022 | 012229137-1 | San Carlos Parking Lot / MEG | 847671 | $6,485.00 |
B. Pursuant to the approval of the Procurement Packet (A), requesting authority to advertise the solicitation packet for the "Hoehn Stormwater Project" within Precinct No.4, including the re-advertising, if applicable.
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 6/30/22 | 11329003 | 12,599.76 | 842488 |
| 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. | 6/1-6/30/22 | $134,684.36 | #10 |
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - fuel card users
2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - delete fuel card users
3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No 4 - add fuel card user
4. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No 5 - add fuel card user
5. Hidalgo County Health Department - add fuel card users
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Justice Center | 7/1/22 | 40178 | $13,165.70 | 783749 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 6/22/2022 | 838621 | Raba Kistner / New Justice Center | R031314 | $4,590.30 |
Approval of alarm permit application as required from the City of Pharr Police Department with authority for Executive Officer or H&HS Director to sign including authority for County Treasurer to issue check, after review and audit procedures are completed by County Auditor
B. Approval to dispose of assets described in Exhibit A herein through landfill due to assets are too damaged and no longer serve the purpose they were intended for.
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization # 2 | Construction Materials Testing | 847843 | 20338 | 07/01/2022 | $8,419.20 |
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization # 3 | Bio/Safety Laboratory Construction Management Services | 848232 | 40179 | 07/01/2022 | $47,226.94 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 12th day of July 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 July 12, 2022.
Signed this 12th day of July 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy