CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of September 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 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT SEPTEMBER 26, 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
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 18m:30s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., 6.A.2., and 10.J.1., 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 of the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., 6.A.2., and 10.J.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded with a vote to rescind the vote of approval of the remaining Consent Agenda items. (Audio Reference 20m:05s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rescind the vote of approval of the remaining Consent Agenda items.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval of the remaining Consent Agenda items. (Audio Reference 20m:17s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on the remaining Consent Agenda items, except for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., 6.A.2., and 10.J.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2. (Audio Reference 20m:25s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., 6.A.2., and 10.J.1., 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 of the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., 6.A.2., and 10.J.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded with a vote to rescind the vote of approval of the remaining Consent Agenda items. (Audio Reference 20m:05s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rescind the vote of approval of the remaining Consent Agenda items.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval of the remaining Consent Agenda items. (Audio Reference 20m:17s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on the remaining Consent Agenda items, except for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., 6.A.2., and 10.J.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2. (Audio Reference 20m:25s)
1.
AI-92537
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-92538
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-92553
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
Attachments:
C.
AI-92554
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
Attachments:
3.
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-92598
2023 - Pct. 2 Adm. (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-92535
2023 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2023 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-92636
Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100):
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC Alamo (Prg 082) into Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in the amount of $300.00 to fund utility expenditures.
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC Alamo (Prg 082) into Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in the amount of $300.00 to fund utility expenditures.
Attachments:
B.
AI-92625
Requesting approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) to Pct.4 Admin (program 005) in the amount of $7,500.00 to fund repair & maintenance services for Administration Office.
Attachments:
C.
AI-92536
Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100):
Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) / Pct.4 Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $8,750.00 to fund illegal dumping monitoring services.
Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) / Pct.4 Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $8,750.00 to fund illegal dumping monitoring services.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-92588
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-92520
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Milanos Estates Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 5 ½ North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $68,508.00 for (Paving & Drainage)
a. Milanos Estates Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 5 ½ North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $68,508.00 for (Paving & Drainage)
Attachments:
C.
AI-92592
PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
1. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 3 Blk. 40 Santa Cruz Gardens Subdivision Unit 2 (Doolittle 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.
2. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Garza Lopez Subdivision; 4.00 acres out of Blk. 121 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Christopher Drive & Minnesota Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline south of Minnesota Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” water line with a 4” PVC casing boring Minnesota Road.
3. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Hillcrest Terrace Subdivision Lot 56 (Meadow Lane & Hillcrest Lane) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline south of Hillcrest Lane.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Hillcrest Lane.
4. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Blk. 4 La Blanca Ag. Co. Subdivision A (Mile 8 ½ North Road & Victoria Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 8 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 8 ½ North Road.
5. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tract 341, West tract Subdivision (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline south of Mile 13 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 13 North Road.
6. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 aka Tract 8, Lott Town & Improvement Co. Subdivision (Dove Street & Boyce Street) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Dove Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Dove Street.
7. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tract 171, West & Adams Tract Subdivision (Mile 9 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Mile 9 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 9 North Road.
8. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 11 RSW Incorporated Unit #1 Subdivision (Eldora Road & Lucky Drive) (Pct. 2)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline west of Lucky Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Lucky Drive.
9. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Russel Oak Estates Subdivision; Being a part of a portion out of Lot 15, Section 247, Tex-Mex Co., Survey (Mile 17 ½ North Road & Cesar Chavez Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 3” waterline south of Mile 17 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” steel casing boring Mile 17 ½ North Road.
10. Applicant: Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC.
Legal Description: 19.39 acres out of lot 8 Blk. 46 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. Subdivision; Proposed Cantera Hermosa Phase 5 Subdivision (Tower Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 48” RCP-RJ storm line boring Eldora Road.
11. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 4056054-EM07E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Jennifer Drive approximately 320.00 feet east of Ware Road (Pct. 4)
12. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 11.62 acres out of Lot 36 & 37, New Caledonia Unit 3 Subdivision (La Homa Road & Mile 4 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of La Homa Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” HDPE casing boring La Homa Road.
13. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5.00 acres out of Lot 347 Bentsen Groves Addition Subdivision (Bentsen Palm Drive & San Lucas Ave.) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of Bentsen Palm Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” HDPE casing boring Bentsen Palm Drive.
1. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 3 Blk. 40 Santa Cruz Gardens Subdivision Unit 2 (Doolittle 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.
2. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Garza Lopez Subdivision; 4.00 acres out of Blk. 121 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Christopher Drive & Minnesota Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline south of Minnesota Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” water line with a 4” PVC casing boring Minnesota Road.
3. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Hillcrest Terrace Subdivision Lot 56 (Meadow Lane & Hillcrest Lane) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline south of Hillcrest Lane.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Hillcrest Lane.
4. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Blk. 4 La Blanca Ag. Co. Subdivision A (Mile 8 ½ North Road & Victoria Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 8 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 8 ½ North Road.
5. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tract 341, West tract Subdivision (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline south of Mile 13 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 13 North Road.
6. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 aka Tract 8, Lott Town & Improvement Co. Subdivision (Dove Street & Boyce Street) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Dove Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Dove Street.
7. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tract 171, West & Adams Tract Subdivision (Mile 9 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Mile 9 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 9 North Road.
8. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 11 RSW Incorporated Unit #1 Subdivision (Eldora Road & Lucky Drive) (Pct. 2)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline west of Lucky Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Lucky Drive.
9. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Russel Oak Estates Subdivision; Being a part of a portion out of Lot 15, Section 247, Tex-Mex Co., Survey (Mile 17 ½ North Road & Cesar Chavez Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 3” waterline south of Mile 17 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” steel casing boring Mile 17 ½ North Road.
10. Applicant: Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC.
Legal Description: 19.39 acres out of lot 8 Blk. 46 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. Subdivision; Proposed Cantera Hermosa Phase 5 Subdivision (Tower Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 48” RCP-RJ storm line boring Eldora Road.
11. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 4056054-EM07E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Jennifer Drive approximately 320.00 feet east of Ware Road (Pct. 4)
12. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 11.62 acres out of Lot 36 & 37, New Caledonia Unit 3 Subdivision (La Homa Road & Mile 4 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of La Homa Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” HDPE casing boring La Homa Road.
13. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5.00 acres out of Lot 347 Bentsen Groves Addition Subdivision (Bentsen Palm Drive & San Lucas Ave.) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of Bentsen Palm Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” HDPE casing boring Bentsen Palm Drive.
Attachments:
D.
AI-92586
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Lemon Blossom Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Renato Hernandez) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B & AH
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 Mile 4 ½ West Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 ½ West Road is paved.
b. Emerald Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Evergreen Land & Properties, LLC.) (Eldora Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:4
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
c. Jaguar Heights Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RGV Tierra Properties, LLC.) (Mile 17 North Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 91 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:13
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 North Road and Terry Road are paved.4 internal streets to be paved.
d. Ebony Winds Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ebony Winds, LLC.) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:31
Filling Stations:16
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 22 ½ North Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
e. Las Encinitas Phase III Subdivision- Pct. 4 (CWL Limited by: Three LLC.) (Monte Cristo Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 182 Single Family, 17 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:11
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 Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Monte Cristo Road is paved and 7 internal streets to be paved.
a. Lemon Blossom Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Renato Hernandez) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B & AH
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 Mile 4 ½ West Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 ½ West Road is paved.
b. Emerald Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Evergreen Land & Properties, LLC.) (Eldora Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:4
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
c. Jaguar Heights Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RGV Tierra Properties, LLC.) (Mile 17 North Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 91 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:13
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 17 North Road and Terry Road are paved.4 internal streets to be paved.
d. Ebony Winds Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ebony Winds, LLC.) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:31
Filling Stations:16
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 22 ½ North Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
e. Las Encinitas Phase III Subdivision- Pct. 4 (CWL Limited by: Three LLC.) (Monte Cristo Road & Terry Road)
No. of Lots: 182 Single Family, 17 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:11
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 Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Monte Cristo Road is paved and 7 internal streets to be paved.
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-92502
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $775,956.69 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/07/2023 to 09/13/2023.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 20m:25s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 10.J.1. (Audio Reference 20m:45s)
| 09/07/2023 - 09/13/2023 | $775,956.69 |
| TOTAL | $775,956.69 |
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 10.J.1. (Audio Reference 20m:45s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-92549
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 09/01/2023 - 09/15/2023 in the amount of $40,144.34 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 09/01/2023 - 09/15/2023 in the amount of $40,144.34 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-92582
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay renewal of certifications in the amount of $540.00 payable to the Texas Commission On Fire Protection for the following. Mentor Cantu, Oscar Lopez, Ricardo Saldana, Homero Garza, Jose J. Perez, Liza Aguirre, Miguel J. Guerra, Roberto Chavez and Eric L. Sanchez with the authorization for County Treasure to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay renewal of certifications in the amount of $540.00 payable to the Texas Commission On Fire Protection for the following. Mentor Cantu, Oscar Lopez, Ricardo Saldana, Homero Garza, Jose J. Perez, Liza Aguirre, Miguel J. Guerra, Roberto Chavez and Eric L. Sanchez with the authorization for County Treasure to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
AI-92513
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay $138.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for annual membership period 8/1/2023 - 8/1/2024 for Liza Aguirre, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay $138.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for annual membership period 8/1/2023 - 8/1/2024 for Liza Aguirre, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
8.
Head Start:
A.
AI-92566
Approval of Monthly Reports: August 2023
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
Attachments:
9.
IT Department:
A.
AI-92548
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Health Department | 2 | New Data Service |
| Commissioner Pct. 2 | 3 | New Data Service |
Attachments:
10.
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-92408
A. In accordance with TLGC 263.151(2) and 263.152(a)(1) (3) requesting authorization to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" as surplus for the purpose of sale through auction and to remove assets from inventory after the auction or to dispose of assets in the event that no bids are received.
B. Pursuant to TLGC 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of general merchandise.
B. Pursuant to TLGC 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of general merchandise.
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B.
District Attorney:
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AI-92637
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year User License Agreement with CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc.) in the total amount of $3,360.00 per year with authority for District Attorney to sign all required documentation.
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C.
Pct. #3:
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AI-92580
Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer Halff Associates Inc., for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project.
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 10104059 | 9-15-2023 | 862136 | $288.25 |
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AI-92581
Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer L&G Engineers Inc., for Precinct 3 Veterans Blvd. project.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329533 | 8-31-2023 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | 772041 & 868501 | $117,500.00 |
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AI-92519
Approval to process payment for Invoice no. 4114402 dated 09-01-2023 in the amount of $1,444.10 from Brownstone Consultants in connection with the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center, contract #C-22-0214-05-17.
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Pct. #4:
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AI-92635
Requesting approval of invoice submitted by The Warren Group Architects, Inc. listed below for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/12/2023 | Memorial Park Phase I | TWG Architects | 1341902-06 | 765626 | $1,755.41 |
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AI-92624
Requesting approval of the following invoices submitted by MEG Engineers for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2023 | San Carlos Parking Lot | MEG Engineers | 23-06-0144 | 847671 | $3,029.40 |
| 08/31/2023 | San Carlos Parking Lot | MEG Engineers | 23-08-0080 | 847671 | $1,630.00 |
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AI-92574
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 from Rene Guerra and Son Hauling, LLC, for the Hidalgo County Head Start Parking Lot Improvements project (C-23-0085-05-16), to include additional services in the amount of $32,326.57, as recommended by the Project Engineer, RO Engineering, PLLC; with authority for County Judge or Commissioner Precinct No. 4 to sign all required documentation.
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AI-92587
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 3 from RG Enterprises, LLC, dba G&G Contractors, for the Construction of Pueblo de Palmas Park (C-21-0611-02-22), to include additional services in the amount of $9,567.98 and a 185-day time extension, as recommended by the Project Engineer, Chanin Engineering, LLC; with authority for County Judge or Commissioner Precinct No. 4 to sign all required documentation.
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Co. Wide:
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AI-92531
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) of one (1) one (1) year extension with Rio Valley Pipe LLC dba CAPA for "Pipes and Related Miscellaneous Items" under new rates, same terms and conditions.
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AI-92523
A. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 36, 39, and 43 Fleet Lease Agreement with D&M Commercial Leasing (C-23-0227B-07-11), to formally correct VIN Numbers to Schedule 36, 39, and 43, approved by CC 08/22/2023 (AI-92089), with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 23 Fleet Lease Agreement with D&M Commercial Leasing (C-23-0227A-07-11), to formally correct VIN Number to Schedule 23, approved by CC 07/11/2023 (AI-91484), with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 23 Fleet Lease Agreement with D&M Commercial Leasing (C-23-0227A-07-11), to formally correct VIN Number to Schedule 23, approved by CC 07/11/2023 (AI-91484), with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
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Constables:
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AI-92104
Constables Pct. 4:
Requesting authority to enter into a month to month agreement between Spectrum Enterprise and HC Constables PCT 4, located at 1212 S 25th Ave STE B Edinburg TX, for Spectrum TV and two (2) digital receivers for a monthly total of $66.97, and a one-time installation fee for a total of $99.00, with approval for County Judge to sign all required documents.
Requesting authority to enter into a month to month agreement between Spectrum Enterprise and HC Constables PCT 4, located at 1212 S 25th Ave STE B Edinburg TX, for Spectrum TV and two (2) digital receivers for a monthly total of $66.97, and a one-time installation fee for a total of $99.00, with approval for County Judge to sign all required documents.
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County Clerk:
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AI-92543
Requesting authority to exercise the available one (1) year contract extension with GovOS, Inc., for Records Management and Document Imaging Process (C-19-187-10-01).
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Facilities Management:
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AI-92545
Requesting approval of Payment Application #2 (Invoice No. 00046185655) in the amount of $12,149.42 through PO# 857592 for Johnson Controls for the Elections Automation Control Project.
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I.
Health & Human Services:
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AI-92490
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County Health and Human Services 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.
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Sheriff's Office:
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AI-92539
Requesting approval to process invoice #2023-126 dated on 09-18-2023 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Center and Criminal Investigations parking lots in the amount of $15,752.00 through the current agreement Contract # C-22-0698-01-01 WA #1 & AMEND #1. (Audio Reference 20m:45s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.J.1.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 10.J.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.J.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 21m:00s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.J.1.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 10.J.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.J.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 21m:00s)
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AI-92575
Requesting approval to process invoice #40211 dated on 07-19-2023 in the amount of $7,280.00 (PO# 864799) and invoice #40215 dated 9/18/2023 in the amount of $13,650.00 (PO# 864798) submitted by B2Z Engineering for engineering services for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Center and Criminal Investigations parking lots through the current agreement Contract #C-22-0728-01-01 WA#2
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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 26th day of September, 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 September 26, 2023.
Signed this 27th day of September 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 26th day of September, 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 September 26, 2023.
Signed this 27th day of September 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy