SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 20, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of February A.D., 2024, 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 FEBRUARY 20, 2024 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 17m:07s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 8.B.1., 8.B.2., and 10.F., 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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except Agenda Items 8.B.1., 8.B.2., and 10.F.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 8.B.1. (Audio Reference 17m:27s)
(Audio Reference 1h:21m:20s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that a motion to rescind the previous vote of action taken for the Consent Agenda was needed.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval to rescind previous motion approving Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rescind previous motion approving the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes will be abstaining from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda 5.B.1.W.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the balance of the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, except Agenda Item 5.B.1.W.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 5.B.1.W. (Audio Reference 1h:21m:20s)
1.
AI-94051
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-94052
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2024 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-94262
2024 - DA VAP (1281)
Attachments:
4.
2024 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-94321
Pct. 4 Road & Bridge (1200):
Requesting approval of 2024 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Drainage Improv Proj. (program 036) to Pct.4 Admin (program 005) in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenses.
Requesting approval of 2024 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Drainage Improv Proj. (program 036) to Pct.4 Admin (program 005) in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenses.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-94069
1. Requesting ratification of the approved AI#89794 21.A.1.c for installing 8 streetlights in the Sienna Ridge Subdivision.
2. Requesting ratification of the approved AI#90924 19.A.2.g for installing 21 streetlights in the Carmen Avila Phase 3 Subdivision.
2. Requesting ratification of the approved AI#90924 19.A.2.g for installing 21 streetlights in the Carmen Avila Phase 3 Subdivision.
B.
AI-94283
1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314141
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, to be installed along the west side of Pleasant View Drive (Mile 3 ½ West Road) from Mile 5 ½ North Road (22nd Street), running south until Mile 5 North Road (E. 34th Street). This same line will then turn west along the north side of Mile 5 North Road, continuing up to S. Bridge Ave. (Mile 4 ½ West Road) bore crossing Babb Drive and Airport Drive.
b. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314142
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable to be installed along the west side of Pleasant View Drive (Mile 3 ½ West Road), starting from E. 12th Street and running south up to Mile 5 ½ North Road. Another 1 ½ inch line will also be installed from the same line, along the north side of 18th Street up to FM 1015 (Mile 3 West Road).
c. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314144
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th Streets, as well as Carmen Drive and Erasmo Drive of Cuellar No.2 and Cuellar No.4 Subdivision.
d. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314146
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along Pleasant View, S. Palm Drive, S. Ash Street, Amanda Street, Ebony Street and Mile 5 North Road of Agua Dulce Home Sites, and Los Castillos Estates.
e. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314147
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along Mile 5 North Road, Papaya Drive, Lantana Drive, Guava Drive, Mesquite Drive, Mimosa Drive, Palmetto Drive, Main Gate Drive, Corral Drive, Longhorn Drive, and Bronco Drive of Llano Grande Home Sites and Greener Pastures Mobile Home.
f. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314148
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along Mile 5 North Road, Papaya Drive, Lantana Drive, Guava Drive, Mesquite Drive, Mimosa Drive, Palmetto Drive, Main Gate Drive, Corral Drive, Longhorn Drive, and Bronco Drive of Llano Grande Home Sites and Greener Pastures Mobile Home.
g. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314149
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable to be installed along the west side of Pleasant View Drive (Mile 3 ½ West Road), starting from Mile 5 North Road and running north then turning west on 27th street and Sinclair Street of El Nogal Mobile Home Subdivision. Another 1 ½ inch line will also be installed from the same line, running west along 22nd Street, 23rd street, and Nancy Ave for Angela Subdivision.
h. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314174
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable to be installed along the south side of Mile 5 North Road, starting from Saw grass Street running west continuing up to Marina Service Road, bore crossing Milanos Road.
i. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314175
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½” inch fiber optic cable will be installed along the south side of Mile 5 North Road, and a bore crossing will be made north of Mile 5 North Road, starting at Border Ave and running west for approximately 1/4 mile.
j. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314176
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along right-of-ways of 24th Street, 25th Street, Clave Ave, Tulipan Ave, Bougainvillea Ave, Petunia Ave, Border Road, Ohio Ave, Georgia Ave, Louisiana Ave, and Oklahoma Ave of Villa Verde Unit No.2 Subdivision.
k. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1427786-WE42E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Rio Bravo Drive approximately 120.00 feet north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
l. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1819015-EM23E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of N. Jackson Road approximately ½ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
m. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1819015-EM31)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of N. Big 5 Road approximately ¾ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
n. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1819015-EM36E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Seminary Road approximately 335.00 feet north of Lake Shore Drive Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
o. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3941662-PA06E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Southwest corner of Eldora Road and Apache Trail. (Pct. 1)
p. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 29 El Flaco Subdivision (Tangelo Lane & Western Palm Drive) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline west of Tangelo Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” Steel casing boring Tangelo Lane.
q. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 1 S & J Subdivision a 7.00 acre tract of land out of lots 227 & 228 Nick Doffing #1 Subdivision (Mile 7 Road & North Doffing Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline west of N. Doffing Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” Steel casing boring N. Doffing Road.
r. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: a 30.00 acre tract of land out of Blk. 167 & 168 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Valverde Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline west of Valverde Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line extension running along the north side of Eldora Road approximately ½ mile east of Valverde Road. Two 8” waterlines with a 16” PVC casing boring Eldora Road.
s. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.12 acres out of the southeast part of Farm Tract 312 West Tract Subdivision (F.M. 88 & Mile 12 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 12 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 12 ½ North Road.
t. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 56 Delta Orchards Unit #1 Subdivision; Proposed: TARS #3 Subdivision (Benito Ramirez Road & F.M. 2812) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Benito Ramirez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Four 3/4” water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road.
u. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Sun Valley Estates Lot 16 & 18 Subdivision (Sunset Blvd. & Moorefield Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Sunset Blvd.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunset Blvd.
v. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Doolittle Acres Lot 7 Subdivision (Vista Bonita Street & Beltline Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Vista Bonita Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Vista Bonita Street.
w. Applicant: Supreme Engineering PLLC.
Legal Description: 19.450 acres out of Farm Tract 757 and Farm Tract 758 West & Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed: Rio Orchards Subdivision (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 5 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” RCP storm sewer line bore crossing Mile 5 North Road and another 24” RCP running east approximately ½ mile along the south side of Mile 5 North Road. (Audio Reference 1h:22m:24s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 5.B.1.W.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 5.B.1.W.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.1.W.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item 7.A. (Audio Reference 1h:22m:46s)
x. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: A 15.94 acres being all of Lot A and 1.10 acres being the southernmost corner of Tract C; La Donna Plat Subdivision (Soderquist Road & Stites Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline along the east side of Soderquist Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service with a 2” PVC casing boring Soderquist Road.
y. Applicant: Texas Gas Service
Legal Description: Lot 1 Brittannii Estates Subdivision (Bentsen Road & Mile 7 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” HPP gas line with a 4” HDPE casing boring Bentsen Road. One 2” HPP gas line running north along the west side of Bensten Road bore crossing with a 4” HDPE casing boring Mile 7 North Road continuing north along the west side of Bensten Road approximately ¼ mile.
a. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314141
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, to be installed along the west side of Pleasant View Drive (Mile 3 ½ West Road) from Mile 5 ½ North Road (22nd Street), running south until Mile 5 North Road (E. 34th Street). This same line will then turn west along the north side of Mile 5 North Road, continuing up to S. Bridge Ave. (Mile 4 ½ West Road) bore crossing Babb Drive and Airport Drive.
b. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314142
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable to be installed along the west side of Pleasant View Drive (Mile 3 ½ West Road), starting from E. 12th Street and running south up to Mile 5 ½ North Road. Another 1 ½ inch line will also be installed from the same line, along the north side of 18th Street up to FM 1015 (Mile 3 West Road).
c. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314144
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th Streets, as well as Carmen Drive and Erasmo Drive of Cuellar No.2 and Cuellar No.4 Subdivision.
d. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314146
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along Pleasant View, S. Palm Drive, S. Ash Street, Amanda Street, Ebony Street and Mile 5 North Road of Agua Dulce Home Sites, and Los Castillos Estates.
e. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314147
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along Mile 5 North Road, Papaya Drive, Lantana Drive, Guava Drive, Mesquite Drive, Mimosa Drive, Palmetto Drive, Main Gate Drive, Corral Drive, Longhorn Drive, and Bronco Drive of Llano Grande Home Sites and Greener Pastures Mobile Home.
f. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314148
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along Mile 5 North Road, Papaya Drive, Lantana Drive, Guava Drive, Mesquite Drive, Mimosa Drive, Palmetto Drive, Main Gate Drive, Corral Drive, Longhorn Drive, and Bronco Drive of Llano Grande Home Sites and Greener Pastures Mobile Home.
g. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314149
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable to be installed along the west side of Pleasant View Drive (Mile 3 ½ West Road), starting from Mile 5 North Road and running north then turning west on 27th street and Sinclair Street of El Nogal Mobile Home Subdivision. Another 1 ½ inch line will also be installed from the same line, running west along 22nd Street, 23rd street, and Nancy Ave for Angela Subdivision.
h. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314174
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable to be installed along the south side of Mile 5 North Road, starting from Saw grass Street running west continuing up to Marina Service Road, bore crossing Milanos Road.
i. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314175
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½” inch fiber optic cable will be installed along the south side of Mile 5 North Road, and a bore crossing will be made north of Mile 5 North Road, starting at Border Ave and running west for approximately 1/4 mile.
j. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314176
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new 1 ½ inch fiber optic cable along right-of-ways of 24th Street, 25th Street, Clave Ave, Tulipan Ave, Bougainvillea Ave, Petunia Ave, Border Road, Ohio Ave, Georgia Ave, Louisiana Ave, and Oklahoma Ave of Villa Verde Unit No.2 Subdivision.
k. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1427786-WE42E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Rio Bravo Drive approximately 120.00 feet north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
l. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1819015-EM23E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of N. Jackson Road approximately ½ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
m. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1819015-EM31)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of N. Big 5 Road approximately ¾ mile north of Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
n. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1819015-EM36E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Seminary Road approximately 335.00 feet north of Lake Shore Drive Monte Cristo Road. (Pct. 4)
o. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3941662-PA06E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Southwest corner of Eldora Road and Apache Trail. (Pct. 1)
p. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 29 El Flaco Subdivision (Tangelo Lane & Western Palm Drive) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline west of Tangelo Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” Steel casing boring Tangelo Lane.
q. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 1 S & J Subdivision a 7.00 acre tract of land out of lots 227 & 228 Nick Doffing #1 Subdivision (Mile 7 Road & North Doffing Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline west of N. Doffing Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” Steel casing boring N. Doffing Road.
r. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: a 30.00 acre tract of land out of Blk. 167 & 168 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Valverde Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline west of Valverde Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line extension running along the north side of Eldora Road approximately ½ mile east of Valverde Road. Two 8” waterlines with a 16” PVC casing boring Eldora Road.
s. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.12 acres out of the southeast part of Farm Tract 312 West Tract Subdivision (F.M. 88 & Mile 12 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 12 ½ North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 12 ½ North Road.
t. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 56 Delta Orchards Unit #1 Subdivision; Proposed: TARS #3 Subdivision (Benito Ramirez Road & F.M. 2812) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Benito Ramirez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Four 3/4” water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road.
u. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Sun Valley Estates Lot 16 & 18 Subdivision (Sunset Blvd. & Moorefield Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Sunset Blvd.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunset Blvd.
v. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Doolittle Acres Lot 7 Subdivision (Vista Bonita Street & Beltline Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Vista Bonita Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Vista Bonita Street.
w. Applicant: Supreme Engineering PLLC.
Legal Description: 19.450 acres out of Farm Tract 757 and Farm Tract 758 West & Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed: Rio Orchards Subdivision (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 5 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” RCP storm sewer line bore crossing Mile 5 North Road and another 24” RCP running east approximately ½ mile along the south side of Mile 5 North Road. (Audio Reference 1h:22m:24s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 5.B.1.W.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 5.B.1.W.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.1.W.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item 7.A. (Audio Reference 1h:22m:46s)
x. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: A 15.94 acres being all of Lot A and 1.10 acres being the southernmost corner of Tract C; La Donna Plat Subdivision (Soderquist Road & Stites Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline along the east side of Soderquist Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service with a 2” PVC casing boring Soderquist Road.
y. Applicant: Texas Gas Service
Legal Description: Lot 1 Brittannii Estates Subdivision (Bentsen Road & Mile 7 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” HPP gas line with a 4” HDPE casing boring Bentsen Road. One 2” HPP gas line running north along the west side of Bensten Road bore crossing with a 4” HDPE casing boring Mile 7 North Road continuing north along the west side of Bensten Road approximately ¼ mile.
Attachments:
- Affidavit - D. Fuentes
- 1-5314141-Housley Group
- 2-5314142-Housley Group
- 3-5314144-Housley Group
- 4-5314146-Housley Group
- 5-5314147-Housley Group
- 6-5314148-Housley Group
- 7-5314149-Housley Group
- 8-5314174-Housley Group
- 9-5314175-Housley Group
- 10-5314176-Housley Group
- 11-Spectrum 1427786-WE42E
- 12-Spectrum 1819015-EM23E
- 13-Spectrum 1819015-EM31
- 14-Spectrum 1819015-EM36E
- 15-Specturm 3941662-PA06E
- 16-AGUA SUD;HC BORE PERMIT-LT 29 EL FLACO
- 17-AGUA SUD;HC BORE PERMIT-S&J SUB LT 1
- 18-NAWS;EMERALD ACRES SUB
- 19-NAWS;RLCR INVESTMENTS LLC
- 20-NAWS;TARS NO 3
- 21-SLWSC;Sun Valley Est
- 22-JESUS A SAAVEDRA
- 23-Rio Orchards Pipeline Utility Permit_020924
- 24-LGMR SODERQUIST REAL ESTATE LLC
- 25-Texas Gas
C.
AI-94284
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
6.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-94306
Hidalgo County 2023 4th Quarter Investment Report
Attachments:
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-94209
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2024 January
Attachments:
B.
AI-94195
District Clerk Fee report for the month of January 2024 $390,547.29
Attachments:
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-94181
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 01/16/2024 - 01/31/2024 in the amount of $2,391.32 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 01/16/2024 - 01/31/2024 in the amount of $2,391.32 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
B.
AI-94213
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,355,110.48 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/25/2024 to 02/07/2024.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 17m:27s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Agenda items 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 10.F. (Audio Reference 17m:48s)
| 01/25/2024 -01/31/2024 | $569,401.56 |
| 02/01/2024 - 02/07/2024 | $785,708.92 |
| TOTAL | $1,355,110.48 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 17m:27s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Agenda items 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 10.F. (Audio Reference 17m:48s)
Attachments:
9.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-94226
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | R2425.00.000.0001.00 | REYES ANDRES & LORENA G | $4,210.61 |
| 2 | R2425.00.000.0001.00 | REYES ANDRES & LORENA G | $3,858.07 |
| 3 | R2425.00.000.0001.00 | REYES ANDRES & LORENA G | $3,970.39 |
| 4 | R2425.00.000.0001.00 | REYES ANDRES & LORENA G | $3,877.86 |
| 5 | S2950.99.000.0204.26 | MACHINERY TRADEOFF LLC | $5,976.47 |
| 6 | S3000.99.000.0000.D0 | HYG FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $12,783.83 |
| 7 | T0941.07.000.0010.00 | MARTINEZ ADAN C | $4,590.33 |
| 8 | W0100.99.000.0000.P2 | MAG C/O STRIKE CONSTRUCTION | $16,353.84 |
| 9 | W0100.99.045.0006.37 | LA MEXICO #4 | $3,687.98 |
| 10 | W2300.00.040.0001.00 | VAQUERO VENTURES XIII LP | $12,674.56 |
| 11 | W5700.02.000.0009.00 | GONZALEZ JESUS JAIME JR | $2,948.76 |
| 12 | W7360.12.000.0135.00 | CONFIDENTIAL | $3,827.44 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-94248
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | L6710.0A.000.0019.00 | LEAL AURELIO & ESMERALDA | $2,720.99 |
| 2 | M1855.00.000.0007.00 | MILLER JEFFERY D & MELISSA Y | $2,723.79 |
| 3 | L6225.03.000.0205.00 | HALCOMB TIMOTHY H & DEBRA J | $2,794.31 |
| 4 | B3990.00.000.0002.00 | DOMINGUEZ MARIELA DE JESUS & EDWARD | $2,812.44 |
| 5 | L6446.01.000.0134.00 | ALMEDA JOSE LUIS & ANA MARCELA HERNANDEZ | $2,842.16 |
| 6 | L3388.00.000.0021.00 | SINGLETON JOHN B | $2,996.67 |
| 7 | D2949.02.000.0179.00 | GARCIA EDUARDO & JEANETTE | $3,128.06 |
| 8 | D2949.02.000.0179.00 | GARCIA EDUARDO & JEANETTE | $3,162.42 |
| 9 | D2949.02.000.0179.00 | GARCIA EDUARDO & JEANETTE | $3,178.42 |
| 10 | E3300.00.188.0005.00 | MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY | $3,456.80 |
| 11 | C9538.02.000.0164.00 | JAIME DANTE I | $3,686.49 |
| 12 | L1060.00.000.0051.00 | 2909 & 2913 NORTH 29TH LAND SERIES | $4,146.26 |
| 13 | L0920.02.000.0230.00 | GUERRA EFRAIN SR | $4,329.47 |
| 14 | L1956.01.000.0041.00 | SALINAS ARON & DELIA | $4,897.60 |
| 15 | G4900.00.002.0001.00 | GARZA LEOPOLDO & ELIZABETH | $5,222.36 |
| 16 | N3010.99.000.00A1.95 | EL CALLEJON DE LOS MILAGROS CALLEJON RESTAURANTS LLC | $5,249.92 |
| 17 | L0920.02.000.0174.00 | MARISCAL EDUARDO & CLAUDIA R | $5,331.25 |
| 18 | L3074.03.000.0036.00 | POOLE STEVEN ANDREW | $7,289.12 |
| 19 | A2360.00.000.0001.00 | PRO HOME INVESTMENTS LLC | $7,454.63 |
| 20 | L1060.00.000.0028.00 | SUMMER SQUARE APARTMENTS SERIES A SERIES | $7,567.31 |
| 21 | B4840.00.000.0004.00 | MARTINEZ OTONIEL & KARINA | $10,771.71 |
| 22 | P7725.00.000.0002.00 | FALL-PASO LP | $16,605.57 |
| 23 | J5700.99.000.0006.16 | TOPS LSC | $18,019.99 |
| 24 | J5700.99.000.0006.16 | TOPS LSC | $18,196.25 |
| 25 | K1800.99.005.0001.03 | DFA DAIRY BRANDS LLC (PT) | $46,203.32 |
| 26 | K1800.99.005.0001.02 | DFA DAIRY BRANDS LLC (PT) | $58,035.89 |
Attachments:
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-93897
Constable Pct. 3
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total amount of $945.00 (Requisition#488717) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total amount of $945.00 (Requisition#488717) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-94239
Approval to pay the 2024 annual membership dues to the County Treasuers' Association of Texas (CTAT) in the amount of $175.00 for Lita L. Leo, county treasurer, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
Attachments:
C.
AI-94230
449th District Court (1100):
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt, in the amount of $195.00 (Requisition #00489098) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt, in the amount of $195.00 (Requisition #00489098) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-94287
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 $330.00 (Requisition #489343), 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 $330.00 (Requisition #489343), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-94290
Sheriff's Dept (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition # 489351 for 2024 membership dues to Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval of requisition # 489351 for 2024 membership dues to Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $200.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Attachments:
F.
AI-94119
County Judge: Approval to pay the FY2023 Annual Membership dues to the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) in the amount of $1,630.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Audio Reference 17m:48s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that the dues for the Annual Membership to the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors should read FY2024.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.F.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item - 5.A. (Audio Reference 18m:10s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that the dues for the Annual Membership to the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors should read FY2024.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.F.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item - 5.A. (Audio Reference 18m:10s)
Attachments:
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-94227
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Pay Plan effective as indicated:
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | R/S | Budgeted Salary | R/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 280-002 | 0033 | Detention Sergeant | 05/01 | $46,866.00 | 05/03 | $50,204.00 | 02/12/2024 |
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 122-004 | 0013 | Mechanic IV | 12/01 | $50,179.00 | 12/06 | $59,596.00 | 02/05/2024 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-94327
Requesting approval of reimbursement to DD Deedwood Properties, L.L.C for the overpayment of the 2023 property taxes in connection to the 1920 SE Industrial Drive Edinburg property owned by Hidalgo County in the amount of $18,107.57, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures and completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
12.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-94229
Requesting approval to process Invoice # 1588 dated 1/29/2024 submitted by 8/A Builders LLC for the Sheriff's Office addition to the Jail Parking Lot in the amount of $169,600.95 through HC's membership with TIPS 23010402, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-94228
Requesting acceptance and approval of Payment Application No. 7 in the amount of $253,228.20 dated 1/25/2024 as submitted by Noble Texas Builders, LLC, for the Renovations and Repairs to the Leased Willacy County Detention Facility Project (C-22-0661-JOC), with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-94241
Requesting approval to pay the contractual limit overage of $5,747.60 for the December 2023 invoice as a direct payment.
Attachments:
13.
Pct. #2:
A.
AI-94222
Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Bus. 83-Nolana Loop):
Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcels 67 and 68 associated with the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (ROW CSJ:0921-02-406) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.
Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcels 67 and 68 associated with the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (ROW CSJ:0921-02-406) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.
B.
AI-94328
TXDOT-Pct 2 Valley View Road Bridge (at Donna Main Canal) (1315):
Acknowledgment of updated project costs for Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Valley View Road Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Project CSJ:0921-02-515 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to docusign the AFA and all pertinent documents for said project.
Acknowledgment of updated project costs for Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Valley View Road Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Project CSJ:0921-02-515 and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to docusign the AFA and all pertinent documents for said project.
Attachments:
C.
AI-94339
A. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen in which the City and County desire to cooperate in the development of the Pct 2 Recreational Trails.
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of that proposed project regarding the development of the Pct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project.
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of that proposed project regarding the development of the Pct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project.
Attachments:
14.
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.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-94191
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 10095 in the amount of $24,185.64 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project with WA #2.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94221
Presentation for approval to exercise the one (1) year extension available for Emergency Ambulance Services with Skyline EMS, Inc.
Attachments:
3.
AI-94271
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 No. |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 01/31/2024 | 11329653 | $7,056.80 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) | 01/31/2024 | 11329648 | $68,756.54 | 862918 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 01/31/2024 | 11329661 | $7,650.00 | 796083 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 01/31/2024 | 11329662 | $104,132.28 | 860539 |
| Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N-M8N) | 01/31/2024 | 11329663 | $39,617.35 | 868315 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM493-FM88) | 01/31/2024 | 11329647 | $57,116.18 | 873385 |
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-94203
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 20409 in the amount of $20,063.20 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services under Contract C-18-075-02-27 for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-94189
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Engineers Inc., and B2Z Engineering.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329671 | 01-31-2024 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 & 868501 | $12,830.00 |
| 30041 | 2-06-2024 | Mile 3 N. Rd. WA#1 | 823768 | $13,202.75 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-94182
Requesting approval to process Payment Application No. 16 submitted by the contracted engineer, Sames Inc, for Precinct 3 Extension of Shary Road, 2 Miles North of SH 107 project in the amount of $16,965.00
Attachments:
3.
AI-94218
Requesting authority to exercise the final fifth (5) one (1) year extension of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of La Joya, Texas under the same rates, terms and conditions.
Attachments:
4.
AI-94259
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 30042 in the amount of $73,084.16 for the Precinct 3 5K Hike & Bike Trail project, submitted by the contract engineers, B2Z Engineering (Contract No. C-23-0111-05-16)
Attachments:
5.
AI-94277
Requesting 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. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 10113500 | 02-12-2024 | 862136 | $722.00 |
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-94233
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to item deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94319
Requesting approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment:
Requesting approval of ARPA project invoice listed below for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 02/07/2024 | Groundwater Sampling P4 Closed Landfill | APTIM | 617077 | 875898 | $22,686.85 |
| 01/31/2024 | FM1925 WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 11329667 | 854100 | $1,800.00 |
| 01/31/2024 | FM1925 Project WA#3 | L&G Engineering | 11329666 | 868045 | $5,256.00 |
| 01/31/2024 | FM1925 WA#4 | L&G Engineering | 11329665 | 864922 | $17,758.98 |
| 02/15/2024 | Memorial Park | TWG | 8 | 765626 | $3,326.91 |
Requesting approval of ARPA project invoice listed below for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | ARPA Project Number | Invoice Amount |
| 08/14/2023 | Terry Road SW Project | Terracon | TJ85431 | 847952 | 22124048 | $642.50 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-94346
Requesting approval of ARPA project payment application listed below for processing and payment.
| Payment Application Date | Project | Vendor Name | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Payment Application Number | Payment Application Amount |
| 02/15/2024 | Mile 17 & 83Rd SW Project | Rene Guerra & Son | ARPA-22-124-051 | 874557 | 1 | $87,305.00 |
Attachments:
E.
Executive Office:
1.
AI-94265
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 Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 01/31/2024 | 11329670 | $12,599.76 | 874949 |
Attachments:
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-94234
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1st) and final one (1) year contract extension with Terra Firma Materials, LLC for “Lime Road Material and Service” (C-23-0011-03-07) under the same rates, terms, and conditions as permitted under the current agreement.
Attachments:
G.
District Attorney:
1.
AI-94285
Requesting authority to enter into an agreement with Suitebriar, Inc. for 210 Google Workspace Business Plus and 15 Google Archived users, with authority for the District Attorney to sign any required documentation.
Attachments:
H.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-94197
Requesting approval of Invoice No. 40229 in the amount of $1,104.84 through PO# 860200 for B2Z Engineering in reference to material testing through County Contract No. C-22-0728-01-01 (Work Authorization #1); with authority for Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94144
Requesting approval to ratify action taken on 12/12/2023 in reference to agenda item 93406 in order to reflect the new account number for water services with the City of Edinburg; the updated account number after transfer is now 18-1222-01.
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-94208
Requesting approval for the Health & Human Services Department to purchase gift cards at H.E.B as approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (grantor agency) to promote treatment compliance for Tuberculosis Program patients. The purchase would involve the use of the County's credit card as purchase orders are not accepted.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94219
Requesting approval to process the following invoices from ERO Architects for architectural services in connection with the Bio-Safety Laboratory Project:
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Total Amount |
| 823453 | 2023-018 | 2/28/2023 | $9,913.10 |
| 823453 | 2023-084 | 6/20/2023 | $7,803.06 |
| 823453 | 2023-105 | 7/31/2023 | $1,877.12 |
| 823453 | 2023-156 | 10/11/2023 | $3,279.40 |
| 823453 | 2023-193 | 11/30/2023 | $5,590.25 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-94202
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by Brownstone Consultants for construction project management services in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic Project.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 853570 | 4141024 | 02/01/24 | $4,593.84 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-94192
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 | 40228 | 2/6/2024 | 848232 | $6,523.69 |
Attachments:
5.
AI-94270
Requesting approval to process the following invoice for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic.
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853723 | 10113499 | 02/12/2024 | $722.00 |
Attachments:
6.
AI-94272
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the solicitation packet (RFP 24-0021) for Funeral & Burial Services for HC Qualified Indigent Families, including re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
J.
IT Department:
1.
AI-94045
Requesting authority to renew Palo Alto software license subscriptions through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-4877), awarded vendor Insight Public Sector Inc., in the total amount of $110,954.78
Attachments:
2.
AI-94236
Requesting approval to exercise the first and final one (1) year extension as provided in the current contract (C-23-0175-04-18) with Luis Tijerina dba CSS Computer Service and Sales for consulting services consisting of GIS project support, under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
K.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-94093
Requesting approval to purchase armory equipment and accessories to operate the leased Willacy County Detention Facility, located at 1600 S. Buffalo Dr. Raymondville, TX, through OMNIA Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 192163), awarded vendor WW Grainger Inc. in the total amount of $48,787.84
Attachments:
2.
AI-94095
Requesting approval to purchase six (6) shotguns to operate the leased Willacy County Detention Facility, located at 1600 S. Buffalo Dr. Raymondville, TX, through BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 698-23), award vendor Barney's Inc. DBA Barney's Police Supplies, in the total amount of $2,410.78
Attachments:
L.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-94243
Requesting approval of a one (1) year agreement with Egnyte, Inc. for file-sharing services in the amount of $100.00 per month, with authority for County Judge or County Tax Assessor-Collector to sign all required documents.
Attachments:
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 20th day of February, 2024
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 February 20, 2024.
Signed this 21st day of February 2024
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 20th day of February, 2024
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 February 20, 2024.
Signed this 21st day of February 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy