CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 22, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 22nd day of August A.D., 2023, 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 EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 AUGUST 22, 2023 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 27m:19s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull consent agenda items 8.A.1 and 8.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 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2., for further discussion.
1.
AI-92195
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-92196
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-91928
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
Attachments:
C.
AI-91930
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
Attachments:
3.
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-92140
2023 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-92088
2023 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-92095
2023 - Master Court II (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-92105
2023 - Facilities Management CO Wide (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-92119
2023 - Human Resources (Health Benefits) 2201
Attachments:
F.
AI-92059
2023 - HIDTA CCP 59 (1251)
Attachments:
G.
AI-92067
2023 - J.P. Pct. 4 Pl 1 (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-92117
2023 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-92082
2023 - Pct. 2 Adm. (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-91973
2023 - Pct.4 CRC Endowment (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-91974
2023 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-91995
2023 - Auxiliary Court (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-91969
2023 - Constable Pct.3 (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-92006
2023 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-92030
2023 - Health and Human Services - PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
P.
AI-92124
2023 - Health & Human Services Department - H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-91942
2023 - Health and Human Services - PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
4.
2023 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-92031
DISTRICT ATTORNEY (1100)
Approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from CRIM DA Program 002 to CIVIL LITIGATION Program 013 in the amount of $2,702.00.
Approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from CRIM DA Program 002 to CIVIL LITIGATION Program 013 in the amount of $2,702.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-92165
CO2019A- Pct 2
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from CO2019A-Pct 2 Lopezville Park Project into CO2019A-Pct 2 in the total amount of $129,500.00 to fund the purchase of a backhoe loader.
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from CO2019A-Pct 2 Lopezville Park Project into CO2019A-Pct 2 in the total amount of $129,500.00 to fund the purchase of a backhoe loader.
Attachments:
C.
AI-91945
Pct. 4 Seminary Rd. (1200):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Road Maint (prog. 007) to Pct.4 Seminary Rd (prog. 221) in the amount of $40,184.74 to fund road improvement expenses.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Road Maint (prog. 007) to Pct.4 Seminary Rd (prog. 221) in the amount of $40,184.74 to fund road improvement expenses.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-92094
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
B.
AI-92130
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 12 out of Section 262 & 263 Tex-Mex Survey (F.M. 493 & Rogers Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline south of Rogers Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rogers Road.
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1548480-PM12E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Dillon Road approximately 125 feet south of Canton Road. (Pct. 1)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1548480-PM13E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Bella Vista Drive approximately 120 feet north of Canton Road. (Pct. 1)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 405009-SM33E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Pamela Drive approximately ¼ mile east of El Pinto Road. (Pct. 3)
e. Applicant: G&S Directional Drilling, LLC. for City of Edinburg
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Lazy Palm Drive approximately ¼ north of Rio Grande Floral Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Lazy Palm Drive and One 8” waterline running along the east side of Lazy Palm Drive approximately 800 feet north.
f. Applicant: Vexus Fiber Project no. MCAL-08-004
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” conduit fiber optic line being installed along Galilea Street for Alberta Village Subdivision and along Paseo Avenue for Alberta Estates No. 1 Subdivision, Alamea Street and Sendero Avenue for Alberta Unit 2 Subdivision.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 12 out of Section 262 & 263 Tex-Mex Survey (F.M. 493 & Rogers Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline south of Rogers Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rogers Road.
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1548480-PM12E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Dillon Road approximately 125 feet south of Canton Road. (Pct. 1)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1548480-PM13E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Bella Vista Drive approximately 120 feet north of Canton Road. (Pct. 1)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 405009-SM33E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Pamela Drive approximately ¼ mile east of El Pinto Road. (Pct. 3)
e. Applicant: G&S Directional Drilling, LLC. for City of Edinburg
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Lazy Palm Drive approximately ¼ north of Rio Grande Floral Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Lazy Palm Drive and One 8” waterline running along the east side of Lazy Palm Drive approximately 800 feet north.
f. Applicant: Vexus Fiber Project no. MCAL-08-004
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” conduit fiber optic line being installed along Galilea Street for Alberta Village Subdivision and along Paseo Avenue for Alberta Estates No. 1 Subdivision, Alamea Street and Sendero Avenue for Alberta Unit 2 Subdivision.
Attachments:
C.
AI-92096
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Highland Manor Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Investments, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
No. of Lots: 19 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:3
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing 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. 1 internal street to be paved.
b. El Crucero III Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Pena-Chapa Development) (Mile 5 Road & Texan Road)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by surface runoff that will drain into Mile 5 Road and Texan Road side ditch discharging into a type “C” inlet and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 Road and Texan Road are paved.
a. Highland Manor Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Investments, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
No. of Lots: 19 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:3
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing 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. 1 internal street to be paved.
b. El Crucero III Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Pena-Chapa Development) (Mile 5 Road & Texan Road)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by surface runoff that will drain into Mile 5 Road and Texan Road side ditch discharging into a type “C” inlet and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 Road and Texan Road are paved.
Attachments:
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-91962
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2023 July
Attachments:
B.
AI-91934
District Clerk Fee report for the month of July 2023 $340,809.19
Attachments:
7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-92146
Requesting approval to reimburse Jacqueline Villarreal, ADA the amount of $100.00 for filing fee paid in connection with litigation case, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed
Attachments:
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-92014
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,178,780.14 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/01/2023 to 08/09/2023.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2. (Audio Reference 27m:45s)
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 8.A.1. and 8.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 agenda item
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceed to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 28m:02s)
| 08/01/2023 - 08/02/2023 | $321,880.11 |
| 08/03/2023 - 08/09/2023 | $856,900.03 |
| TOTAL | $1,178,780.14 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2. (Audio Reference 27m:45s)
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 8.A.1. and 8.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 agenda item
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceed to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 28m:02s)
Attachments:
9.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-92072
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | 10049.00.003.0000.00 | WONDERFUL CITRUS II LLC | $33,040.64 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-92075
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | C0250.00.002.0018.00 | POTTER ILEANA & PORFIRIO VILLARREAL | $2,788.73 |
| 2 | C4921.1A.000.0010.00 | PRINCE SAMEER LTD | $9,939.71 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-92076
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | B9013.82.001.1121.00 | CIRCLE S LLC | $3,063.84 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-92019
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | A1800.00.057.0003.05 | EVERGREEN LAND & PROPERTIES LLC | $3,553.96 |
| 2. | S2755.01.000.0010.00 | TOP TEXAS TITLE LLC | $4,163.29 |
Attachments:
E.
AI-92021
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | F7355.00.000.000A.00 | INTERNATIONAL BK OF COMMERCE ATTN: ACCOUNTING DEPT | $3,360.34 |
| 2. | H2550.00.007.0001.25 | WRI JACKSON WEST LP | $6,620.92 |
Attachments:
F.
AI-92022
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | 10043.00.06A.0000.05 | VANDERPOOL VERNE WESLEY J VANDERPOOL JR ETAL | $2,714.04 |
| 2. | 10043.00.06A.0000.14 | VANDERPOOL VERNE WESLEY J VANDERPOOL JR ETAL | $3,448.15 |
| 3. | B2542.00.000.0102.00 | GUTIERREZ JUAN RAMON JR & ROSA ANNA | $5,142.78 |
| 4. | E3931.99.000.004B.20 | ROSS DRESS FOR LESS #1924 | $7,089.83 |
| 5. | F0300.99.000.00A1.03 | DDS DISCOUNT STORE #5112 ROSS DRESS FOR LESS INC | $5,564.97 |
| 6. | F0345.01.000.0040.00 | RAMOS JAVIER & NORMA | $3,296.88 |
| 7. | G4030.00.000.0001.00 | BARRERA EVERS JR & ESMERALDA GUTIERREZ | $2,659.17 |
| 8. | I4000.99.000.0002.41 | ZONE INDUSTRIES LLC | $13,964.88 |
| 9. | J9900.00.000.0002.00 | ELCCD LIMITED | $4,425.98 |
| 10. | K2400.00.000.0253.03 | STOUT CHRISTINA LOUISE & MICHAEL EUGENE | $3,124.22 |
| 11. | L1700.99.000.006B.22 | YARD HOUSE #8382 YARD HOUSE USA INC/ ATTN: TAX DEPT | $10,046.13 |
| 12. | M7003.02.000.0219.00 | GAYTAN JESUS JR | $4,374.76 |
| 13. | N3040.99.000.0001.A2 | 99 CENTS ONLY STORES TEXAS INC | $2,588.29 |
| 14. | N7400.00.001.0011.00 | ARRATIA BRENDA VIRIDIANA | $2,715.24 |
| 15. | S3998.00.000.0051.00 | PEREZ IVAN & VERONICA JULIA | $7,425.70 |
| 16. | S4750.00.000.0032.01 | EDINBURG INDUSTRIAL LLC | $5,176.96 |
| 17. | S6869.00.000.0042.00 | GARZA ARMANDO & ZENYA V | $4,328.29 |
| 18. | S7637.00.000.0004.00 | AADAREL INVESTMENTS LLC | $3,588.10 |
| 19. | S7681.02.000.0001.00 | BARBADO PROPERTIES LTD | $7,237.35 |
| 20. | T2100.00.260.0015.00 | QUINTERO ROGELIO & CYNTHIA | $4,899.79 |
Attachments:
G.
AI-92024
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | A2360.99.000.0001.00 | ARGOS FOODS LLC | $3,450.10 |
| 2. | C7670.00.000.0011.00 | TEXAS ENTITIES MANAGEMENT LLC | $2,572.83 |
| 3. | F4610.00.000.0012.00 | YARDI SYSTEMS INC MORTGAGE RELIEF FUND | $3,739.73 |
| 4. | J3325.00.000.0081.00 | DOMAIN DEVELOPMENT CORP | $23,316.30 |
| 5. | L1700.99.000.006B.22 | RYAN TAX COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC PAYING FOR DARDEN | $10,183.73 |
| 6. | N5400.00.050.0009.30 | DIMART HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT LLC | $3,327.00 |
| 7. | P7725.99.000.0002.18 | UNITED HEALTHCARE SVS INC | $2,790.45 |
| 8. | S1000.99.000.0000.L6 | VW CREDIT INC | $14,897.36 |
| 9. | S2332.99.000.0010.02 | 0401 DISBURSEMENT | $4,291.32 |
| 10. | T2100.00.249.0006.00 | RGV TIERRA PROPERTIES LLC | $2,626.83 |
| 11. | W7320.00.000.0006.00 | LERETA LLC | $3,498.30 |
Attachments:
10.
Health & Human Services:
A.
AI-92138
Requesting payment of invoices for notary public license.
- Invoice Acct No. 2593
- Invoice Acct No. 4092
- Invoice Acct No. 4106
- Invoice Acct No. 4107
Attachments:
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-92109
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval for requisition #478912 to the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association for Armando Pena and K9, Juan Moreno and K9, Juan Flores and K9, Jaime Garcia and K9, Isidro Perez and K9 in the amount of $55.00 each for membership dues with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for requisition #478912 to the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association for Armando Pena and K9, Juan Moreno and K9, Juan Flores and K9, Jaime Garcia and K9, Isidro Perez and K9 in the amount of $55.00 each for membership dues with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-92062
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 $235.00 (Requisition #478773), 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 $235.00 (Requisition #478773), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-91984
Public Defenders (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers association for five (5) attorneys in the amount of $300 (Req#00478415) with authority for County Treasurers to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers association for five (5) attorneys in the amount of $300 (Req#00478415) with authority for County Treasurers to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
12.
Head Start:
A.
AI-92032
Approval of Monthly Reports: June/July 2023
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial Report and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial Report and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
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13.
Urban County:
A.
AI-92045
A. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting acceptance and approval of the agreement below with Superior Alarms for Security Services and equipment purchase for the building currently on lease at 1916 Tesoro Blvd in Pharr, Tx.
B. Requesting authority for UCP Director to sign the agreement and complete the following required documents: “Schedule of Equipment and Services”, “Call List”, and “Additional Equipment, Systems and Service Disclaimer Notice,” as part of the agreement between UCP and Superior Alarms.
| Agreement | Term | Equipment Purchase-(One time fee) | Cost |
| Standard Commerical Security Agreement | 60 Months with Automatic Renewals thereafter | $ 918.00 (Estimate) | $40.00/month |
B. Requesting authority for UCP Director to sign the agreement and complete the following required documents: “Schedule of Equipment and Services”, “Call List”, and “Additional Equipment, Systems and Service Disclaimer Notice,” as part of the agreement between UCP and Superior Alarms.
Attachments:
B.
AI-92044
“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase Equipment from ASCO Carbon Dioxide, Inc. for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $34,625.37. UCP Fiscal Year 33 (2020) CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.
14.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-92058
476th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following 2023 Salary Schedule changes, effective 08/08/2023:
Approval of the following 2023 Salary Schedule changes, effective 08/08/2023:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Posltion Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Delete Interpreter Pay | 013-001 | 0006 | Bailiff I | $3,000.00 | $0.00 | ($3,000.00) |
| Add Interpreter Pay | 013-001 | 0007 | Bailiff II (DC) | $0.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-91975
Various Departments (1100 / 1292):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification & Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification & Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prog. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Demotion) |
085-003 | 0022 | Administrative Assistant II | 06/01 | $30,403.00 | 06/03 | $32,568.00 | 07/31/2023 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0165 | Clinic Aide II | 03/04 | $26,759.00 | 03/05 | $27,696.00 | 08/28/2023 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-91976
Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy (1285):
Approval of interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out Grants Level 5 (subfunc. 01) to Transfers In/Out Grants Lvl 5 Stop Truancy La Joya (subfunc. 21) in the amount of $40,186.99 to fund county's cash match portion in relation to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 and La Joya ISD for FY 2024.
Approval of interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out Grants Level 5 (subfunc. 01) to Transfers In/Out Grants Lvl 5 Stop Truancy La Joya (subfunc. 21) in the amount of $40,186.99 to fund county's cash match portion in relation to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 and La Joya ISD for FY 2024.
Attachments:
15.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-92108
Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TELE-CTSA-002) requesting approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following:
Approval of requisition # 478913 for 1 Firstnet unlimited Hotspot Data @ $30.00 with a One time equipment price of $124.99.
Approval of requisition # 478913 for 1 Firstnet unlimited Hotspot Data @ $30.00 with a One time equipment price of $124.99.
Attachments:
16.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-91630
Approval to exercise the first (1) of two (2) one (1) year renewal as provided in the current Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to provide an educational and research program experience with respect to archaeology to UTRGV students at the Hidalgo County Pauper Cemetery (C-21-082-09-07).
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-92122
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice #23085 in the amount of $6,400.00 as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for Pct.1 Sunrise Hill Park Pavilion & Parking Improvements.
Attachments:
2.
AI-92116
Requesting approval of invoice #5052301 in the amount of $6,650.00 submitted by RO Engineering, PLLC in connection with the Hargill Community Solar Lighting Improvements Project in Precinct 1.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-92111
Requesting approval to pay invoice #10101912 for professional services as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc., for Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC Project in the amount of $1,153.00 dated 08-14-23 for WA#1, PO #862136.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-92163
Requesting approval of ARPA project invoice for processing and payment listed below:
| Pay Application Date | Vendor | Project | Pay Application | P.O. | ARPA Number | Pay Application Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2023 | Mor-Wil | Hoehn Stomrwater | 4 | 856095 | ARPA-22-124-097 | $49,306.41 |
Attachments:
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AI-92125
Requesting approval of payment for ARPA project invoices listed below:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | ARPA Project Number | Application/ Invoice Number |
P.O. Number | Application/ Invoice Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2023 | Encore Ranches | Blue Dot | ARPA-22-124-050 | 3 | 859495 | $37,927.80 |
| 07/28/2023 | Encore Ranches | Blue Dot | ARPA-22-124-050 | 4-Retainage | 859495 | $27,826.20 |
| 07/10/2023 | Hoehn SW Project | Mor-Wil | ARPA-22-124-097 | 5-Retainage | 856095 | $70,988.84 |
| 08/10/2023 | North Main Drain III Phase I | Tedsi | ARPA-22-124-095 | 202763 | 855577 | $3,528.43 |
| 08/10/2023 | Mile 17 & 83 | Javier Hinojosa | ARPA-22-124-051 | 23089 | 847019 | $12,052.25 |
Attachments:
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AI-92126
Requesting approval of project Invoice listed below:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/31/2023 | San Carlos Parking Lot | MEG Engineers | 23-07-0048 | 847671 | $1,505.35 |
Attachments:
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AI-91941
Requesting approval to process payments for the following invoices:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/21/2023 | Flashing Beacons | The Levy Company | Retainage | 840228 | $11,204.95 |
| 07/26/2023 | Head Start Parking Lot Improvements | Rene Guerra & Sons | 2 | 864927 | $225,350.44 |
| 07/31/2023 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 11329485 | 808447 | $4,652.51 |
| 07/25/2023 | HSIP Application | Cobb Fendley | 315225 | 865367 | $4,982.00 |
Attachments:
E.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-92089
A. Requesting authority to ratify purchase order #868268 dated 08-17-2023, issued to secure twenty-five (25) lease vehicles through the County's membership with Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative (C#652-21) awarded vendor D&M Leasing Company for replacement of current Countywide leased vehicles.
B. Requesting approval to enter into twenty-five (25) lease agreements to replace current county-wide leased vehicles for a term of 60 months with awarded vendor, D&M Leasing Company, through HC's membership with Buyboard, (contract # 652-21), for a total estimated monthly lease payment of $20,871.38 with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval to enter into twenty-five (25) lease agreements to replace current county-wide leased vehicles for a term of 60 months with awarded vendor, D&M Leasing Company, through HC's membership with Buyboard, (contract # 652-21), for a total estimated monthly lease payment of $20,871.38 with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 1 | 2023 | GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 831.30 |
| 15 | 2023 | GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 824.62 |
| 3 | 2023 | GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 882.54 |
| 1 | 2023 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 863.91 |
| 4 | 2023 | FORD | F-150 | 831.57 |
| 1 | 2023 | RAM | 1500 | 832.97 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-92101
Requesting approval to enter into ten (10) lease agreement(s) to replace current countywide leased vehicles for a term of 60 months with awarded vendor, Enterprise Fleet Management, through HC's membership with TIPS, (contract # 190402), for a total estimated monthly lease payment of $9,525.50 with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 10 | 2023 | Ford | F-150 | 952.55 |
Attachments:
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AI-92054
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract C-20-041A-08-25 with Unifirst Holdings for the purposes of "Rental of Uniforms" under the same rates, terms and conditions. Effective August 26, 2023 through October 25, 2023
Attachments:
4.
AI-91844
A. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (C-20-033-09-08) for “Striping/Markings of County Roads, County Parking Lots & Misc. County Owned Sites with Pavement Markings Inc. under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
B. Requesting authority to advertise with approval of the procurement packet for “Striping/Markings of County Roads, County Parking Lots & Misc. County Owned Sites, with authority to re-advertise if applicable.
B. Requesting authority to advertise with approval of the procurement packet for “Striping/Markings of County Roads, County Parking Lots & Misc. County Owned Sites, with authority to re-advertise if applicable.
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AI-92083
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Security Guard Services" with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary (RFB-23-0108).
Attachments:
6.
AI-92114
Requesting approval to add the following Vehicles and add/delete fuel card users with US Bank Voyager:
HC Planning Department - add 1 vehicle
HC Health and Human Services - add 2 vehicles
HC Health and Human Services - add 7 fuel card users
HC Health and Human Services - delete 26 fuel card users
HC Juvenile Justice Center - delete 5 fuel card users
HC Planning Department - add 1 vehicle
HC Health and Human Services - add 2 vehicles
HC Health and Human Services - add 7 fuel card users
HC Health and Human Services - delete 26 fuel card users
HC Juvenile Justice Center - delete 5 fuel card users
Attachments:
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County Courts:
1.
AI-91991
County Court at Law #1:
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month Ricoh Copier Lease (Model IMC4510) with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435, Exp 09/25/2024) in the amount of $322.74 per month.
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month Ricoh Copier Lease (Model IMC4510) with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435, Exp 09/25/2024) in the amount of $322.74 per month.
Attachments:
G.
County Judge's Office:
1.
AI-92107
Requesting authority to ratify purchase order #864968 dated 05-31-2023, issued to Bert Ogden Chevrolet to secure vehicle through open market for the County Judge's Office in the amount of $37,152.90.
Attachments:
H.
District Attorney:
1.
AI-92056
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County District Attorney's inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-92106
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10101911 for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic Project in the amount of $1,153.00 dated 08-14-2023, for WA#1, PO# 853723.
Attachments:
2.
AI-91889
Requesting approval to process the following invoice from B2Z Engineering in connection with the Bio Safety Laboratory:
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization # 2 | 847843 | 20389 | 08/01/2023 | $1,295.26 |
Attachments:
J.
IT Department:
1.
AI-92012
Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Services Agreement between HC IT Department and Tyler Technologies for project management and technical services in the amount of $935.00
Attachments:
K.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-91980
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Fax Service Agreement with Copy Graphics, Inc for five (5) Fax Machines, currently County owned, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.
| Line Item | Current Owned Assets | Annual Cost | Term |
| 1. | Canon LC-2050P-Auto License | $247.75 | 08/21/2023 to 08/20/2024 |
| 2. | Canon LC-2050P-Tax Dept | $247.75 | 08/21/2023 to 08/20/2024 |
| 3. | Canon LC-650i | $319.00 | 11/11/2023 to 11/10/2024 |
| 4. | Brother 2820 Fax | $150.00 | 09/11/2023 to 09/10/2024 |
| 5. | Canon LC- 6501- Auto License | $247.75 | 08/21/2023 to 08/20/2024 |
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 August, 2023
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on August 22, 2023.
Signed this 24th day of August 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 22nd day of August, 2023
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on August 22, 2023.
Signed this 24th day of August 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy