SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 18, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of October 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:
| HONOHONORABLE 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 REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT OCTOBER 18, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 10m: 00s)
County Executive Office, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 5.E.1.c, 5.E.1.d, 9.A.1, and 9.A.2.
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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 5.E.1.c, 5.E.1.d, 9.A.1, and 9.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 5.E.1.c and 5.E.1.d for further discussion. (Audio Reference 10m: 30s)
1.
AI-87811
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-87812
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-87971
2022 - IT Department (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-88008
2022 - Constable Pct. 3 (1230)
Attachments:
C.
AI-87978
2022- Constable Pct.3 (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-87993
2022 - Veterans Services - TVC Broken Arrow (1283):
Attachments:
E.
AI-88004
2022 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-88005
2022 - County Clerk (1237)
Attachments:
G.
AI-87975
2022 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-87939
2022 - Human Resources (Worker's Comp. 2202)
Attachments:
I.
AI-87872
2022 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-87873
2022 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
K.
AI-87927
2022 - Pct. 2 Adm. (1200)
Attachments:
L.
AI-87891
2022 - JP 2/2 (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-87869
2022 - Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH MHOP (1285)
Attachments:
N.
AI-87868
2022 - Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH Security (1285)
Attachments:
O.
AI-87897
2022 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-87937
2022 - I.T. Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-87950
2022 - General Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-87958
2022 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-87810
2022 - Domestic Relations Office (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-87833
2022 Purchasing (1100)
Attachments:
U.
AI-87840
2022 - Pct.4 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
V.
AI-87838
2022 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
W.
AI-87874
2022 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
X.
AI-87818
2022 - PCT1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-87815
2022 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-87921
2022 - Sheriff's Office - Chapter 59 (1227)
Attachments:
AA.
AI-87803
2022 - Sheriff's Office (Co Wide Comm System) 1100
Attachments:
4.
2022 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-88016
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Maint (program 007) to Pct.4 Admin (program 005) in the amount of $37,000.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-87930
Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC Alamo (prog. 082) into Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (prog. 144) in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC Alamo (prog. 082) into Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (prog. 144) in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-87926
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-87859
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
San Lucio No. 5 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Welch & Welch Investments, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
Reimbursement request: $36,000.00 for (24 OSSF’S)
San Lucio No. 5 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Welch & Welch Investments, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
Reimbursement request: $36,000.00 for (24 OSSF’S)
Attachments:
C.
AI-87876
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Agado Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Eloy Agado) (HWY 281 & F.M. 491)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
a. Agado Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Eloy Agado) (HWY 281 & F.M. 491)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
Attachments:
D.
AI-87865
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Las Villas West Phase I Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Mile Seven Ronie, LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Tom Gill Road)
Reimbursement request: $66,000.00 for (44 OSSF’S)
a. Las Villas West Phase I Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Mile Seven Ronie, LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Tom Gill Road)
Reimbursement request: $66,000.00 for (44 OSSF’S)
Attachments:
E.
AI-87946
1. Preliminary Approval
a. La Pamorana Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alfredo Aaron Cantu) (Rogers Road & Hoehn Drive)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
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 Rogers Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Rogers Road is paved.
b. Balderas Ranch Lots 1 and 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Leonardo Balderas) (Moorefield Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
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 Moorefield Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road is paved.
c. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VIII Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 149 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved.
d. Vista Ridge Acres Phase IX Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 198 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:35
Filling Stations:13
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved.
(Audio Reference 10m: 30s)
Valde Guerra requested that no action be taken on agenda items 5.E.1.c and 5.E.1.d.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 10m: 42s)
a. La Pamorana Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alfredo Aaron Cantu) (Rogers Road & Hoehn Drive)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
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 Rogers Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Rogers Road is paved.
b. Balderas Ranch Lots 1 and 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Leonardo Balderas) (Moorefield Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
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 Moorefield Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road is paved.
c. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VIII Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 149 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved.
d. Vista Ridge Acres Phase IX Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 198 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:35
Filling Stations:13
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved.
(Audio Reference 10m: 30s)
Valde Guerra requested that no action be taken on agenda items 5.E.1.c and 5.E.1.d.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 10m: 42s)
F.
AI-87951
Preliminary Approval
a. GTO Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Sergio Garcia Padilla) (Texas Road & Tower 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 Texas Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Texas Road is paved.
a. GTO Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Sergio Garcia Padilla) (Texas Road & Tower 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 Texas Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Texas Road is paved.
Attachments:
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-87856
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2022 September
Attachments:
7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-87998
Requesting authority for County Treasurer to process payment, a manual check, for Morganti’s Payment Application #053 (August 2022) after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
8.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-87964
1. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for water service with North Alamo Water Supply for one (1) Water Meter for Pct.4 Portable Building located at 269 N 87th St San Carlos, TX and if applicable, authority to execute required documents;
2. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for (3) electrical services with MVEC for (3) Beacon Lights located at - 5341 Mile 22-1/2 N, Edinburg TX - 1401 Trooper Moises Sanchez Blvd, Edinburg TX - 2350 Rodgers Rd, Edinburg TX and (1) electrical service with Gexa Energy through County contract C-20-628-12-08 (1) for Pct.4 Portable Building located at 269 N 87th St San Carlos, TX with authority to execute, if applicable, required documents.
2. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for (3) electrical services with MVEC for (3) Beacon Lights located at - 5341 Mile 22-1/2 N, Edinburg TX - 1401 Trooper Moises Sanchez Blvd, Edinburg TX - 2350 Rodgers Rd, Edinburg TX and (1) electrical service with Gexa Energy through County contract C-20-628-12-08 (1) for Pct.4 Portable Building located at 269 N 87th St San Carlos, TX with authority to execute, if applicable, required documents.
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-87854
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,633,829.52 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/22/22 to 10/05/22.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 10m: 42s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding 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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda item - 5.F. (Audio Reference 11m: 01s)
| 09/22/2022 -09/28/2022 | $809,554.99 |
| 09/29/2022 -09/30/2022 | $135,803.88 |
| 10/03/2022 - 10/05/2022 | $688,470.65 |
| Total: | $1,633,829.52 |
(Audio Reference 10m: 42s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding 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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda item - 5.F. (Audio Reference 11m: 01s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-87847
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 09/16/2022 through 09/30/2022 in the amount of $36,331.32 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 09/16/2022 through 09/30/2022 in the amount of $36,331.32 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-87830
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | A1800.00.039.0005.02 | ESTANCIA PROPERTIES LLC | $17,892.11 |
| 2 | M2930.00.000.0001.00 | MCDONALD'S REAL ESTATE CO | $4,551.04 |
| 3 | P7725.00.000.0002.00 | FALL-PASO LP | $10,309.64 |
| 4 | S0229.00.000.0096.00 | CONFIDENTIAL | $4,187.13 |
| 5 | T0942.09.000.0005.00 | FLORES RAMON | $2,921.49 |
| 6 | T3800.00.000.0033.00 | GARCIA MARK M & EDNA | $3,345.13 |
| 7 | T3800.00.000.0033.00 | GARCIA MARK M & EDNA | $4,136.64 |
| 8 | T3850.00.003.0020.00 | MILLER CHARLES LEROY & SONYA IRENE | $3,980.62 |
| 9 | S6250.00.000.0049.00 | COMANCHE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | $3,888.51 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-87831
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | M1950.00.024.0011.00 | 1201 BUSINESS CENTER LTD | $6,672.99 |
| 2 | M5715.01.000.0032.00 | CAPITAL TITLE OF TEXAS LLC EDINBURG ESCROW ACCT | $3,299.98 |
| 3 | P4325.00.000.0013.00 | MICHAEL GOVAN | $2,811.25 |
| 4 | V3807.02.000.0035.00 | NATALIE OZUNA | $2,814.37 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-87822
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | E8465.04.000.0001.00 | TRINITY MISSION LLC | $6,296.91 |
| 2 | E8465.04.000.0001.00 | TRINITY MISSION LLC | $7,941.83 |
| 3 | H3100.99.001.0001.06 | AARON'S SALES & LEASE OWNERSHIP CO 551 AARONS INC | $7,522.63 |
| 4 | J2260.99.000.0001.03 | AARON'S SALES & LEASE OWNERSHIP CO 889 AARONS INC | $5,794.20 |
| 5 | S4775.00.000.007A.00 | STONE VALLEY ONE LLC | $5,907.02 |
| 6 | W4260.99.000.0003.17 | AARON'S SALES & LEASE OWNERSHIP 561 AARONS INC | $9,440.47 |
Attachments:
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-87862
Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
Requesting approval to renew the 2023 membership with the South Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association (STJPCA) for Constable Celestino Avila Jr (Req. No. 462059) in the total amount of $50.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to renew the 2023 membership with the South Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association (STJPCA) for Constable Celestino Avila Jr (Req. No. 462059) in the total amount of $50.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-87898
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 $2,190.00 (Requisition #462122), 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 $2,190.00 (Requisition #462122), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-87836
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay membership - active for one year (12/31/22 through 12/31/23) in the amount of $50.00 each payable to Texas Fire Marshals Association for Fire Marshal Homero Garza and Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Eric Sanchez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership - active for one year (12/31/22 through 12/31/23) in the amount of $50.00 each payable to Texas Fire Marshals Association for Fire Marshal Homero Garza and Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Eric Sanchez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-87834
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay renewal of certifications in the amount of $480.00 payable to the Texas Commission On Fire Protection for the following. Oscar Lopez, Ricardo Saldana, Homero Garza, Liza Aguirre, Jose J. Perez, Miguel J. Guerra, Roberto Chavez and Eric L. Sanchez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay renewal of certifications in the amount of $480.00 payable to the Texas Commission On Fire Protection for the following. Oscar Lopez, Ricardo Saldana, Homero Garza, Liza Aguirre, Jose J. Perez, Miguel J. Guerra, Roberto Chavez and Eric L. Sanchez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-87816
Emergency Management (1100):
Requesting approval of the 2022 membership dues (requisition # 461806) for EMC Ricardo Saldaña to the Texas Fire Marshals’ Association in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures have been completed.
Requesting approval of the 2022 membership dues (requisition # 461806) for EMC Ricardo Saldaña to the Texas Fire Marshals’ Association in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures have been completed.
12.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-87843
Constable Pct. 3 Irrigation Districts (1285):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out Lvl 5 (subfunc. 01, FY 3) to Transfers In/Out Lvl 5 (subfunc. 11, FY 2) in the amount of $24,723.24 to properly allocate the cash match funds required for the FY 2022 interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, and Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 16.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out Lvl 5 (subfunc. 01, FY 3) to Transfers In/Out Lvl 5 (subfunc. 11, FY 2) in the amount of $24,723.24 to properly allocate the cash match funds required for the FY 2022 interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, and Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 16.
Attachments:
B.
AI-87813
Sheriff's Office (1100) - Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated and in the calendar year 2023.
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated and in the calendar year 2023.
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | R/S | Budgeted Salary | R/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 280-001 | 0282 | Administrative Assistant I | 04/01 | $25,555.00 | 04/02 | $26,449.00 | 10/10/2022 |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) | 280-015 | 0020 | Detention Officer | 01/01 | $35,940.00 | 01/02 | $37,198.00 | 09/26/2022 |
Attachments:
13.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
AI-87781
1. Requesting authorization to declare (worn/damaged/obsolete) assets listed on Exhibit A as salvage for disposition as discard/waste property;
2. Requesting authorization to remove assets listed on Exhibit A from the Hidalgo County inventory.
2. Requesting authorization to remove assets listed on Exhibit A from the Hidalgo County inventory.
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-87957
Requesting approval of payment for invoice 20F2 in the amount of $5,996.80 as submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC for the Pct. 1, Sunrise Park Playground Equipment Installation.
Attachments:
2.
AI-87842
Requesting approval of payment application #31 in the amount of $5,470.00 submitted by SAMES Engineering and Surveying for Pct. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
Attachments:
3.
AI-87848
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 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 09/30/2022 | 11329111 | $44,119.36 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 09/30/2022 | 11329118 | $59,642.52 | 829916 |
| Mile 6 WA#1 (M11 to SH107) | 09/30/2022 | 11329119 | $4,879.30 | 779197 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 09/30/2022 | 11329115 | $57,178.63 | 796083 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-87943
Requesting approval of payment for invoice D0204 in the amount of $16,897.23 as submitted by Delta Aggregated & Landscaping Materials and approved by project engineer Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC for the Pct. 1, Sunrise Park Playground Equipment Installation Project.
Attachments:
5.
AI-87837
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice 22-012-1 in the amount of $32,160.00 as submitted by Supreme Engineering for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Inline Check Valves Stormwater Project.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-87970
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# |
| Dicker Rd. Project (WA#1) | 09/30/22 | 11329092 | $391.67 | 762740 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 09/30/22 | 11329120 | $131,242.84 | 853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 09/30/22 | 11329121 | $52,393.38 | 853337 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-87808
Requesting authorization to Surplus assets declared as “Salvage property on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete including the removal from the HC Precinct 2 inventory to be destroyed and discarded via landfill pursuant to LGC Ch. 263.151.1
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-87890
A. Requesting authorization for surplus and removal of assets from inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" (pursuant to definition in TX LGC 263.151(1)) listed in "Exhibit A" contained herein as supporting documentation with no value for disposition.
B. Approval to dispose of assets described in "Exhibit A" herein through landfill due to assets are to damage and no longer serve the purpose for which it was originally intended.
B. Approval to dispose of assets described in "Exhibit A" herein through landfill due to assets are to damage and no longer serve the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
2.
AI-87817
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Consulting Engineers and B2Z Engineering for Precinct 3 projects.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329112 | 9-30-22 | Liberty Rd. WA #4 | 735736 | $3,700.00 |
| 11329110 | 9-30-22 | Liberty Rd. WA #3 | 735526 | $2,920.00 |
| 11329113 | 9-30-22 | Mile 3 PH II WA #5 | 773904 | $11,092.50 |
| 11329096 | 9-30-22 | Veterans Blvd. WA #2 | 763269 | $24,115.39 |
| 11329093 | 9-30-22 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,791.30 |
| 30021 | 10-3-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $52,811.03 |
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-87960
Requesting approval of the following invoices for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Invoice Number | Project / Vendor | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 10/07/2022 | 20271-2R.1 | HC Pct.4 Pueblo Del Palmas / Chanin Engineering Inc. | 829818 | $22,274.28 |
| 09/30/2022 | 11329116 | FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd / L&G Engineering | 785987 | $360.87 |
| 09/30/2022 | 11329122 | FM1925 WA#2 1500 W FM2220 / L&G Engineering | 854100 | $9,973.97 |
| 09/30/2022 | 11329117 | FM2220 Ware Rd Mile 5 to FM1925 / L&G Engineering | 728311 | $2,139.61 |
| 10/03/2022 | 40189 | Sunflower Park / B2Z Engineering | 830040 | $7,758.63 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-87176
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension under the same terms and conditions as provided on the current agreement (C-18-266-11-06) between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg, RGV for the Use of San Carlos Endowment Center (Sunflower Road) effective November 6, 2022 to November 5, 2023.
Attachments:
F.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-87977
Approval to issue payment for Engineering Services (Contract C-21-0435-09-21) for Roadway & Bridge Inventory Assessment Study & Report(s) as follows:
| 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. | 9/1-9/30/22 | $135,677.70 | #13 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-87819
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 9/30/22 | 11329094 | 12,599.76 | 842488 |
Attachments:
G.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-87920
Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the one (1) year renewal term for "Financial Advisory Services" with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, INC. under the same rates, terms, and conditions (C-19-056-12-10).
Attachments:
H.
Constables:
1.
AI-87702
Constable Pct. #4:
A. Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from inventory.
B. Exhibit “A” declared as "Salvage Property" (pursuant to definition in TX. LGC 263.151(1) contained herein as supporting documentation with no value for disposition; 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.
C. Exhibit “B” attached herein and determined "unable to locate" as detailed in the supporting documentation.
A. Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from inventory.
B. Exhibit “A” declared as "Salvage Property" (pursuant to definition in TX. LGC 263.151(1) contained herein as supporting documentation with no value for disposition; 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.
C. Exhibit “B” attached herein and determined "unable to locate" as detailed in the supporting documentation.
Attachments:
I.
Emergency Management:
1.
AI-87889
A. Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“(pursuant to definition in TX. LGC 263.151(1) listed in "Exhibit A" contained herein as supporting documentation with no value for disposition.
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.
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.
Attachments:
J.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-87929
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.12 in the amount of $202,642.99 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:
2.
AI-87835
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 | 10/3/22 | 40187 | $8,650.75 | 783749 |
Attachments:
K.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-87908
Requesting approval of invoice under Work Authorization #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 | Construction Materials Testing | 847843 | 20349 | 10/05/2022 | $2,590.52 |
2.
AI-87909
Requesting approval of invoice under Work Authorization #3 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 # 3 | Bio/Safety Laboratory Construction Management Services | 848232 | 40188 | 10/03/2022 | $32,783.07 |
3.
AI-87916
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic & El Paraiso Community Resource Center:
| Work Authorization # | Invoice # | Amount: |
| Work Authorization # 1 | 10080420 | $11,840.00 |
| Work Authorization # 1 | 10082184 | $10,302.50 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-87806
Requesting authority to exercise the second, one (1) year extension as permitted in contract C-20-677-12-22 for Surveillance and Screening of Arbovirus Diseases in the Lower Rio Grande Valley under the same rates, terms, and conditions with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Attachments:
5.
AI-87919
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for professional surveying services as submitted by Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, INC in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic.
| Work Authorization # | Invoice # | Amount: |
| Work Authorization #1 | 11551 | $6,720.00 |
Attachments:
6.
AI-87764
A. Requesting authorization to declare (worn/damaged/obsolete) assets listed on Exhibit A as salvage for disposition as discard/waste property;
B. Requesting authorization to remove assets listed on Exhibit A from the Hidalgo County inventory.
B. Requesting authorization to remove assets listed on Exhibit A from the Hidalgo County inventory.
Attachments:
L.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-87938
Notification of merger by Benefit Express Services, LLC with WEX Health, Inc who provides Hidalgo County with Online Enrollment and Benefit Administration System services (C-20-180-08-25).
M.
Juvenile Probation:
1.
AI-87762
Requesting authority to remove missing assets from Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation inventory list identified in Exhibit "A" attached herein and determined "unable to locate" as detailed in the supporting documentation.
N.
Purchasing Department:
1.
AI-87936
A. Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“(pursuant to definition in TX. LGC 263.151(1) listed in "Exhibit A" contained herein as supporting documentation with no value for disposition.
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.
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.
Attachments:
O.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-87680
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year renewal with multiple vendors as provided under C-20-231-10-06 under the same rates, terms and conditions for Hidalgo County Sheriffs' Office - Commissary Supplies.
- Bob Barker Company Inc [E-22-0522A-10-04]
- Keefe Group LLC [E-22-0522B-10-04]
- R&R Distributing [E-22-0522C-10-04]
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 the18th day of October 2022
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Karina Esparza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on October 19, 2022.
Signed this 20th day of October 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the18th day of October 2022
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Karina Esparza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on October 19, 2022.
Signed this 20th day of October 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy