SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of October A.D., 2023, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT OCTOBER 17, 2023 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 20m:41s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 6.A.. 6.B., 6.C., 9.A.1., 9.A.2., and 15.E.2., for further discussion.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda items.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except for consent agenda items 6.A.. 6.B., 6.C., 9.A.1., 9.A.2., and 15.E.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 6.A for further discussion. (Audio Reference 21m:25s)
1.
AI-92790
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.)
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2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-92791
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-92908
2023 - Insurance (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-92846
2023 - Nuisance Abatement (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-92827
2023 - 332nd DC (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-92807
2023 - 389th DC (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-92857
2023 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-92812
2023 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-92760
2023 - 93rd DC (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-92761
2023 - Veterans Services (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-92766
2023 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-92768
2023 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-92748
2023 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
L.
AI-92747
2023 - Pct.4 Drainage Improvement Proj. (1200)
Attachments:
4.
2023 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-92850
Human Resources - Health Benefits (2201):
Approval of a 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from Human Resources Health Benefits (prg. 017) to Employee Wellness Program (prg. 018) in the amount of $2,000.00.
Approval of a 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from Human Resources Health Benefits (prg. 017) to Employee Wellness Program (prg. 018) in the amount of $2,000.00.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-92848
Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
B.
AI-92793
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Stone Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 1 (A & M Construction) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $19,500.00 for (13) OSSF’S
a. Stone Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 1 (A & M Construction) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $19,500.00 for (13) OSSF’S
Attachments:
C.
AI-92867
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
Highland Manor Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Inv., LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
Highland Manor Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DASC Inv., LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
Attachments:
6.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-92869
Approval of Resolution Supporting Proposition 4 on the November 7 Ballot. (Audio Reference 21m:25s)
Judge Cortez explained that Proposition 4 was to increase the homestead exemption from $40,000.00 to $100,000.00.
Reference Consent Agenda Item 6.C for action taken.
Judge Cortez explained that Proposition 4 was to increase the homestead exemption from $40,000.00 to $100,000.00.
Reference Consent Agenda Item 6.C for action taken.
Attachments:
B.
AI-92863
Approval of Resolution Supporting Proposition 8 on the November 7 Ballot. (Audio Reference 21m:55s)
Judge Cortez informed the Court that Proposition 8 is in support of an investment for a broadband that is needed for the rural area of the County.
Reference Consent Agenda Item 6.C for action taken.
Judge Cortez informed the Court that Proposition 8 is in support of an investment for a broadband that is needed for the rural area of the County.
Reference Consent Agenda Item 6.C for action taken.
Attachments:
C.
AI-92917
Approval of Resolution Supporting Proposition 9 on the November 7 Ballot. (Audio Reference 22m:08s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.A., through 6.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 9.A.1. (Audio Reference 22m:35s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.A., through 6.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 9.A.1. (Audio Reference 22m:35s)
Attachments:
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-92782
District Clerk Fee report for the month of September 2023 $350,883.24
Attachments:
8.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-92910
Approval of invoice No. 5131661 dated 10/12/2023 in the amount of $ 699.00 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. for 3rd Qtr. adjustments to the 2023 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-92801
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $682,497.12 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/21/2023 to 09/27/2023.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 22m:35s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 9.A.1., and 9.A.2. (Audio Reference 22m:38s)
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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 9.A.1., and 9.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 15.E.2. (Audio Reference 22m:55s)
| 09/21-27/23 | $682,497.12 |
| Total | $682,497.12 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 22m:35s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 9.A.1., and 9.A.2. (Audio Reference 22m:38s)
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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 9.A.1., and 9.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 15.E.2. (Audio Reference 22m:55s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-92762
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 09/16/2023 - 09/30/2023 in the amount of $17,449.68 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 09/16/2023 - 09/30/2023 in the amount of $17,449.68 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
C.
AI-92794
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the reassignment of clothing allowances as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 10/23/2023 and for calendar year 2024.
Approval of the reassignment of clothing allowances as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 10/23/2023 and for calendar year 2024.
Attachments:
10.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-92710
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | L2050.00.033.0020.00 | ENCORE TITLE LLC | $3,210.55 |
| 2 | P4355.00.000.0011.00 | JOSEPHIN ASSAD | $8,000.00 |
Attachments:
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-92878
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 $2,735.00 (Requisition #482227), 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 $2,735.00 (Requisition #482227), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-92804
Urban County:
Requesting approval to renew and pay the 2023-2024 National Community Development Association (NCDA) Region VI for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. The membership covers the period of 7/1/2023-6/30/2024.
Requesting approval to renew and pay the 2023-2024 National Community Development Association (NCDA) Region VI for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. The membership covers the period of 7/1/2023-6/30/2024.
Attachments:
C.
AI-92765
476th Disctrict Court (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2023 Texas Association of Court Administration (TACA) membership dues for Raquel Moran Nevarez, Asst. Court Coordinator in the amount of $75.00 (Req# 480612), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2023 Texas Association of Court Administration (TACA) membership dues for Raquel Moran Nevarez, Asst. Court Coordinator in the amount of $75.00 (Req# 480612), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-92763
Emergency Management:
Requesting approval to submit the 2023-2024 Membership Dues (requisition #481745) for Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldaña to the Texas Fire Marshal’s Association in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures have been completed.
Requesting approval to submit the 2023-2024 Membership Dues (requisition #481745) for Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldaña to the Texas Fire Marshal’s Association in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures have been completed.
E.
AI-92700
Jail (1100)
Requesting approval to pay 2023 membership due to the American jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera, Captain Gerardo Lopez and Captain Jose Vasquez in the amount of $60.00 each (requisition #480766) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2023 membership due to the American jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera, Captain Gerardo Lopez and Captain Jose Vasquez in the amount of $60.00 each (requisition #480766) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
F.
AI-92740
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2023-2024 (PRIA) Property Records Industry Association membership dues in the amount of $395.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 for Associate Membership dues for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the combined amount of $445.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2023-2024 (PRIA) Property Records Industry Association membership dues in the amount of $395.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 for Associate Membership dues for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the combined amount of $445.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
12.
Urban County:
A.
AI-92835
Requesting approval to purchase agreement required by vendor, Mozart Holdings thru Distributor Medline Industries, LP to procure for services and equipment, with authority for Urban County Program Director to sign the agreement.
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B.
AI-92836
Requesting approval of purchase agreement required by vendor, Beckman Coulter to procure for services and equipment, with authority for Urban County Program Director to sign the agreement.
Attachments:
C.
AI-92834
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application required by vendor, Becton Dickinson & Company to procure for services and equipment, with authority for Urban County Program Director to sign the credit application and agreement.
Attachments:
D.
AI-92837
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application required by vendor, Henry Shein to procure for services and equipment, with authority for Urban County Program Director to sign the credit Application.
Attachments:
E.
AI-92833
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application required by vendor, Abbott Laboratories to procure for services and equipment, with authority for Urban County Program Director to sign the credit application and agreement.
Attachments:
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-92844
Constable Pct. 3 Irrigation Districts (1285):
Approval of 2023 interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out (prog. 005, FY 4) to Transfers In/Out (prog. 020, FY 4) in the amount of $20,332.00 to properly allocate the cash match funds required for the FY 2024 interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, and Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 16.
Approval of 2023 interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out (prog. 005, FY 4) to Transfers In/Out (prog. 020, FY 4) in the amount of $20,332.00 to properly allocate the cash match funds required for the FY 2024 interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, and Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 16.
Attachments:
14.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-92858
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 # 482205 for 38 Firstnet unlimited Data Cards for new units @ $30.00 a unit.
Approval of requisition # 482205 for 38 Firstnet unlimited Data Cards for new units @ $30.00 a unit.
Attachments:
15.
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-92711
Requesting approval to add/delete the following vehicles and fuel card users with US Bank Voyager:
- Health and Human Services - Add 5 fuel card users
- Emergency Management - Add 3 vehicles, 1 fuel card user and delete 1 fuel card
- Facilities Management - Add 2 vehicles
- County Judge's Office - Add 1 vehicle and fuel card user
- Head Start Program - Add 1 fuel card user
- Nuisance Abatement - Add 3 vehicles
- Planning Department - 1 fuel card replacement (vin no. replaced with license plates)
- Sheriff's Department - Add 3 fuel card users and delete 1 fuel card user
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-92859
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice #10093 in the amount of $1,529.52 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project with WA #2.
Attachments:
2.
AI-92849
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) | 09/30/2023 | 11329538 | $45,850.00 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) | 09/30/2023 | 11329552 | $116,489.45 | 862918 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 09/30/2023 | 11329547 | $2,475.00 | 796083 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 09/30/2023 | 11329548 | $134,001.87 | 860539 |
| Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N-M8N) | 09/30/2023 | 11329549 | $112,187.10 | 868315 |
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-92870
Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $153,132.95 for Pct. 2 Las Milpas Road Project submitted by the contractor, George Olivares, dba Go Underground, LLC (Contract C-22-0094-09-06) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
2.
AI-92808
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided to Pct. 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#2) | 10/03/23 | 20395 | $30,094.81 | 856176 |
| Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#3) | 10/03/23 | 20396 | $5,870.61 | 862938 |
3.
AI-92779
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 09/30/23 | 11329539 | $51,513.35 | 853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 09/30/23 | 11329540 | $10,874.94 | 853337 |
| Eldora Rd. Project (WA#3) | 09/30/23 | 11329541 | $3,200.00 | 821432 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#3) | 09/30/23 | 11329556 | $3,373.36 | 862757 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 09/30/23 | 11329558 | $3,200.00 | 826939 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#3) | 09/30/23 | 11329562 | $67,244.73 | 841054 |
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-92796
Requesting approval to process Work Authorization No. 1, Invoice No. 2 (30036), submitted by contracted project engineer, B2Z Engineering, for "La Mansion" 5K Hike & Bike Trail project in the amount of $24,634.41
Attachments:
2.
AI-92777
Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by Brownstone Consultants in connection with the Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center, contract # C-22-0214-05-17.
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 4119700 | 10-01-2023 | 861908 | $2,767.20 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-92772
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Engineers and B2Z Engineering for Precinct 3 projects.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329543 | 9-30-23 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | 772041 & 868501 | $9,820.00 |
| 11329536 | 9-30-23 | Liberty Rd. WA #2 | 700240 | $18,691.00 |
| 11329535 | 9-30-23 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,194.20 |
| 11329537 | 9-30-23 | Liberty Rd. WA#6 | 868845 | $16,250.00 |
| 11329542 | 9-30-23 | Mile 3 II WA#5 | 773904 | $8,785.50 |
| 11329559 | 9-30-23 | Mile 3 WA #6 | 784305 & 868314 | $16,500.00 |
| 11329557 | 9-30-23 | Veterans Blvd WA#2 | 763269 | $7,033.00 |
| 30035 | 10-2-23 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $39,608.28 |
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-92882
Requesting approval of the ARPA project invoices listed below for processing and payment.
| Payment Application Date | Project | Vendor | Payment Application Number | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Payment Application Amount |
| 10/02/2023 | North Main Drain III Phase II | Mor-Wil | 1 | ARPA-22-124-096 | 869050 | $145,682.16 |
| 09/25/2023 | Terry Rd Stormwater Project | The 5125 Company | Retainage | ARPA-22-124-048 | 849764 | $99,555.30 |
| 09/15/2023 | Terry Rd Stormwater Project | The 5125 Company | 6 | ARPA-22-124-048 | 849764 | $242,539.75 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-92883
Requesting approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment:
(Audio Reference 22m:55s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 15.E.2. (Audio Reference 22m:57s)
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 15.E.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 15.E.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A (Audio Reference 23m:25s)
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 08/11/2023 | All Star Park | G&G Contractors | 4 | 843995 | $502,531.79 |
| 08/07/2023 | Pueblo De Palmas Park | Chanin | 20271-5 | 829818 | $4,782.96 |
| 06/19/2023 | Pueblo De Palmas Park | G&G Contractors | 5 | 847386 | $126,356.07 |
| 06/19/2023 | Pueblo De Palmas Park | G&G Contractors | 6-Retainage | 847386 | $53,783.38 |
| 09/28/2023 | Davis Collection Site | RO Engineering | 9282302 | 842776 | $16,192.50 |
| 10/01/2023 | Russell Road WA#1 | GDJ Engineering | 2023-182 | 830599 | $4,050.00 |
| 10/01/2023 | Davis & Brushline Flashing Beacon WA#2 | GDJ Engineering | 2023-175 | 869984 | $3,936.00 |
| 10/01/2023 | Russell Rd Realign WA#2 | GDJ Engineering | 2023-177 | 867303 | $12,781.40 |
| 09/30/2023 | FM1925 WA#3 | L&G Engineering | 11329545 | 868045 | $1,800.00 |
| 09/30/2023 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 11329555 | 808447 | $8,666.29 |
(Audio Reference 22m:55s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 15.E.2. (Audio Reference 22m:57s)
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 15.E.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 15.E.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A (Audio Reference 23m:25s)
Attachments:
3.
AI-92817
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1, with an estimated cost of $5,647.40, as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Agreement (C-22-0695-01-01) to provide Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services for the “Canopy Improvements at the Linn San Manuel Fire Station” project, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 4 to sign all required documentation.
Attachments:
4.
AI-92767
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Pit Run Caliche Base", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary (RFB 23-0382).
Attachments:
F.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-92876
Requesting authority for County Executive Officer to sign renewal applications and applicable documentation received throughout term of insurance coverage related to the 2024 Property and Casualty Insurance Policies from McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. and Montalvo Insurance Agency effective January 01, 2024 through January 01, 2025.
Attachments:
2.
AI-92739
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. | 9/30/23 | 11329550 | $12,599.76 | 858581 |
Attachments:
G.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-92811
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 $10,450.99 with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 1 | 2023 | Ford | F-150 | $953.30 |
| 1 | 2023 | Ford | Explorer | $801.82 |
| 4 | 2023 | Ford | F-250 | $1,055.04 |
| 2 | 2023 | Ford | F-250 | $1,139.91 |
| 1 | 2023 | Ford | F-250 | $1,107.56 |
| 1 | 2023 | Ford | F-250 | $1,088.33 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-92764
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "General Printing Services & Related Supplies", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary (RFB 23-0299).
Attachments:
H.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-92932
Requesting approval to purchase LED lights and exterior pavilion lighting for the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility-Retrofit Project, through OMNIA Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 192163), awarded vendor W.W. Grainger Inc, in the total amount of $16,891.49.
Attachments:
2.
AI-92755
Requesting approval of Invoice No. 40214 in the amount of $2,872.59 through PO# 860200 for B2Z Engineering in reference to material testing through County Contract #C-22-0728-01-01 (Work Authorization #1); with authority for Facilities Management Director Oscar Villarreal to sign all required documents.
Attachments:
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-92769
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10104058 dated on 09-15-2023 in the amount of $288.25 through PO# 853723 for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic for WA#1 Project.
Attachments:
2.
AI-92778
Requesting approval to process the following invoice from B2Z Engineering Professional Construction Management Services in connection with the Bio-Safety Laboratory Project:
| Work Authorization # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | PO # | Amount |
| 3 | 40216 | 10/03/2023 | 848232 | $3,801.87 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-92674
A. Pursuant to TLGC 263.152 discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" radio equipment as listed on the Asset Disposition Form including authority to remove said property from the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department's inventory list.
B. Requesting approval to utilize existing MOU (C-21-0614-07-13) between Hidalgo County and Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club a non-profit organization to donate "surplus" radio equipment as listed on the Asset Disposition Form.
B. Requesting approval to utilize existing MOU (C-21-0614-07-13) between Hidalgo County and Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club a non-profit organization to donate "surplus" radio equipment as listed on the Asset Disposition Form.
Attachments:
J.
WIC:
1.
AI-92820
Requesting authority to ratify lease agreement approved by HCCC on 09/26/2023, AI# 92599 to reflect updates to Article 4.3 lessor's duties and Article 5.1 utility charges (C-23-0278-09-26).
Attachments:
2.
AI-92810
Requesting authority to ratify lease agreement approved by HCCC on 09/26/2023, AI# 92595, to reflect updates to Article 5.1, related to utility charges (C-23-0257-09-26).
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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 17th day of October, 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 October 17, 2023.
Signed this 18th day of October 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 17th day of October, 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 October 17, 2023.
Signed this 18th day of October 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy