SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 2, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 2nd day of April 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 APRIL 2, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 23m:40s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., 5.A.2., 6.A., and 11.H.1., for further discussion.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda items.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, except Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., 5.A.2., 6.A., and 11.H.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 5.A.1. (Audio Reference 24m:05s)
1.
AI-94767
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-94768
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-94752
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-94689
1. Preliminary Approval
a. J.V. No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Villarreal) (F.M. 493 & Mile 15 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family, 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into F.M. 493 Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 493 is paved.
b. Renu Acres Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Uner Gomez) (Mile 7 North Road & Brushline Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family, 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Brushline Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Brushline Road and Mile 7 North Road are paved.
a. J.V. No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Villarreal) (F.M. 493 & Mile 15 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family, 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into F.M. 493 Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 493 is paved.
b. Renu Acres Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Uner Gomez) (Mile 7 North Road & Brushline Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family, 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Brushline Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Brushline Road and Mile 7 North Road are paved.
Attachments:
C.
AI-94675
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Cantera Hermosa Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tres Canteras, LP.) (Eldora Road & Tower Road)
Reimbursement Request: $313,120.00 for (Drainage Improvements)
a. Cantera Hermosa Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tres Canteras, LP.) (Eldora Road & Tower Road)
Reimbursement Request: $313,120.00 for (Drainage Improvements)
Attachments:
D.
AI-94714
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Alondra la Blanca Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Tokos LLC ) (F.M. 493 & US Hwy 107)
Reimbursement Request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF’S)
b. Enchanted Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 ( Manuel Angel Murillo) (Alamo Road & Mile 17 ½ North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates LLC ) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
d. Oak Hill Ranch Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Landco) (Mile 20 North Road & F.M. 88)
Reimbursement Request: $1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
a. Alondra la Blanca Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Tokos LLC ) (F.M. 493 & US Hwy 107)
Reimbursement Request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF’S)
b. Enchanted Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 ( Manuel Angel Murillo) (Alamo Road & Mile 17 ½ North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates LLC ) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement Request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
d. Oak Hill Ranch Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Landco) (Mile 20 North Road & F.M. 88)
Reimbursement Request: $1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
Attachments:
E.
AI-94762
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates LLC) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement Request: $49,200.00 (for Fence)
a. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates LLC) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement Request: $49,200.00 (for Fence)
Attachments:
F.
AI-94765
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Texas Gas Service R031 (Project No. 091.046.7044.10)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Victoria Road approximately 1/4 mile south of Mile 9 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1)
b. Spectrum (Project No. 2853275-SM53E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Mile 9 ¼ Road approximately 270.00 ft. west of Conway Avenue. (Pct. 3)
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of a portion of Lots 114 and 116 of Delta Orchards Co. Unit #1 Subdivision (Uresti Road & F.M. 2812) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Uresti Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Uresti Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 7.210 out of Lot 16 Blk. 56 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision (Cesar Chavez Road & Trenton Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Cesar Chavez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 11 La Quinta Estates Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & F.M. 88) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
a. Applicant: Texas Gas Service R031 (Project No. 091.046.7044.10)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Victoria Road approximately 1/4 mile south of Mile 9 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1)
b. Spectrum (Project No. 2853275-SM53E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Mile 9 ¼ Road approximately 270.00 ft. west of Conway Avenue. (Pct. 3)
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of a portion of Lots 114 and 116 of Delta Orchards Co. Unit #1 Subdivision (Uresti Road & F.M. 2812) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Uresti Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Uresti Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 7.210 out of Lot 16 Blk. 56 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision (Cesar Chavez Road & Trenton Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Cesar Chavez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Cesar Chavez Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 11 La Quinta Estates Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & F.M. 88) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
Attachments:
4.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-94680
Discussion, consideration and approval of payment for invoice #1160048536 for January 2024 services submitted by HDR Architecture, Inc., Architect for the New Courthouse Project and acknowledging that written notice was provided after the maximum amount of services was exceeded, as per Amendment 25, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Attachments:
5.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-94708
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,380,916.25 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/07/2024 to 03/20/2024.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 24m:05s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1., and 5.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., and 5.A.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 5.A.1., and 5.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 6.A. (Audio Reference 24m:22s)
| 03/07/2024 - 03/13/2024 | $625,189.12 |
| 03/14/2024 - 03/20/2024 | $755,727.13 |
| TOTAL | $1,380,916.25 |
(Audio Reference 24m:05s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1., and 5.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., and 5.A.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 5.A.1., and 5.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 6.A. (Audio Reference 24m:22s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-94722
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 03/01/2024 - 03/15/2024 in the amount of $50,904.22 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 03/01/2024 - 03/15/2024 in the amount of $50,904.22 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
C.
AI-94718
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 04/08/2024:
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 04/08/2024:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0220 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0334 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0207 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0152 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0093 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
Attachments:
6.
Probate Court:
A.
AI-94715
Requesting approval of reimbursement to Judge Jo Anne Garcia for the purchase of meals for the jurors in the amount of $193.42, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Audio Reference 24m:23s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested a motion to approve "subject to the purchase order".
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 6.A., subject to the purchase order.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 11.H.1. (Audio Reference 24m:40s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested a motion to approve "subject to the purchase order".
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 6.A., subject to the purchase order.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 11.H.1. (Audio Reference 24m:40s)
Attachments:
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-94710
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | R3117.00.000.0026.00 | CORELOGIC | $3,446.76 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-94712
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | C1915.00.000.0017.00 | TIME PROPERTIES LP | $2,838.86 |
| 2. | C9831.00.000.0002.00 | VANTAGE BANK TEXAS | $3,282.26 |
| 3. | J7200.00.002.0001.00 | NOBORU GROUP INVESTMENTS LP | $3,192.36 |
| 4. | K2400.00.000.0154.01 | TOP TEXAS TITLE LLC | $3,157.67 |
| 5. | M2450.99.003.0102.13 | COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEV | $37,221.08 |
| 6. | P7170.09.016.0019.00 | NOBORU GROUP INVESTMENTS LP | $3,322.19 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-94748
Health & Human Services:
Discussion and approval of 2024 Texas Indigent Health Care Association (TIHCA) membership dues in the amount of $200.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Discussion and approval of 2024 Texas Indigent Health Care Association (TIHCA) membership dues in the amount of $200.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-94707
Tax Office:
1. Requesting approval to pay 2024 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $1350.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($150.00), Eva Mireles ($75.00), Julio Espinosa ($75.00),Santos Castilleja III ($75.00), Rudy Flores ($75.00), Gabriel Ochoa ($75.00) MaryAlvarado ($75.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($75.00), Alejandro Bazan ($75.00), Kristi Torres($75.00), Lucy Flores ($75.00), Joel Valdez ($75.00), Maria Isabel Guerrero ($75.00), Jaime Salinas ($75.00), Herlinda Jaime ($75.00), Erika Gracia, ($75.00), Claudia Salinas ($75.00) - (Req# 491545) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval to pay 2024 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 491384) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
1. Requesting approval to pay 2024 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $1350.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($150.00), Eva Mireles ($75.00), Julio Espinosa ($75.00),Santos Castilleja III ($75.00), Rudy Flores ($75.00), Gabriel Ochoa ($75.00) MaryAlvarado ($75.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($75.00), Alejandro Bazan ($75.00), Kristi Torres($75.00), Lucy Flores ($75.00), Joel Valdez ($75.00), Maria Isabel Guerrero ($75.00), Jaime Salinas ($75.00), Herlinda Jaime ($75.00), Erika Gracia, ($75.00), Claudia Salinas ($75.00) - (Req# 491545) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval to pay 2024 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 491384) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-94614
Purchasing Department:
Requesting approval to renew the Texas SmartBuy annual membership in the amount of $100.00 for the 2024 participation fee.
Requesting approval to renew the Texas SmartBuy annual membership in the amount of $100.00 for the 2024 participation fee.
9.
IT Department:
A.
AI-94705
Authorization and approval to purchase new GPS devices with data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: OMNIA R210404-TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS with IRON BOW TECHNOLOGIES for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| County Clerks Office | 3 | New GPS Data Service |
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-94729
Jail (1100) / CSLFRF/ARPA (1290):
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
2. Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 04/01/2024:
1. 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 (Lateral) | 280-002 | 0454 | Administrative Assistant I | 04/02 | $28,058.00 | 04/07 | $33,324.00 | 03/18/2024 |
2. Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 04/01/2024:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S |
| 115-266 | 113 | 0001 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 | 280-002 | 113 | 0517 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 |
| 115-266 | 113 | 0002 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 | 280-002 | 113 | 0518 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 |
| 115-266 | 113 | 0003 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 | 280-002 | 113 | 0519 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 |
| 115-266 | 113 | 0004 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 | 280-002 | 113 | 0520 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/01 |
| 115-266 | 113 | 0005 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/02 | 280-002 | 113 | 0521 | Certified Medical Assistant | 07/02 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-94709
FY 2024 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2059521469 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,571.32 in relation to the FY 2024 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 2nd quarter (12-01-2023 to 02-29-24) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the following documents in relation to the FY 2024 Texas VINE Program for the 2nd quarter (12-01-2023 to 02-29-24) with authority for Co. Judge to sign required documents:
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2059521469 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,571.32 in relation to the FY 2024 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 2nd quarter (12-01-2023 to 02-29-24) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the following documents in relation to the FY 2024 Texas VINE Program for the 2nd quarter (12-01-2023 to 02-29-24) with authority for Co. Judge to sign required documents:
- Office of Attorney General Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services (SAVNS) Reimbursement Invoice in the amount of $7,571.32
- Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record
- Invoice Certification Required by Texas Grants Management Standards
Attachments:
11.
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-94742
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to approve Morganti Texas, Inc. Payment Application No. 65, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor and to issue a manual check if applicable.
| Description | Total Amount (Not to Exceed) |
| Payment App No. 65 | $90,184.56 |
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-94761
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche Grade 4)" (RFB 24-0056) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-94753
Approval of Payment Application No. 35 in the amount of $150,982.36 from REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd." (C-20-294-02-23) as certified for payment by project engineer B2Z Engineering.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94702
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 2022.05.01 in the amount of $20,605.14 for services rendered in connection with the Improvements of Various Parks for Hidalgo County Precinct 3 as submitted by ROFA Architects.
Attachments:
3.
AI-94667
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineer, Halff Associates Inc., for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC Project.
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 10115400 | 03-13-2024 | 862136 | $411.75 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-94668
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project architect, ERO Architect, for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project.
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 2024-048 | 3-10-2024 | 863852 | $3,720.50 |
Attachments:
5.
AI-94669
Requesting approval of payment application #1 in the amount of $350,996.15 from NM Contracting, LLC for Pct. 3 El Paraiso CRC Project, as certified for payment by ERO Architects.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-94760
A. Requesting authority to rescind action on AI #94319, approved by CC on 02/20/2024, requesting payment to L&G Engineering for Inv. #11329665 in the amount of $17,758.98 should have been $12,512.88 due to a typographical error.
B. Acceptance and approval of payment for revised invoice #11329665 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $12,512.88 for FM1925 WA#4.
B. Acceptance and approval of payment for revised invoice #11329665 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $12,512.88 for FM1925 WA#4.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94782
Requesting approval to pay the following ARPA related invoices:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 03/28/2024 | Mile 17 & 83rd SW Project | Javier Hinojosa Engineering | ARPA-22-124-051 | 847019 | 24024 | $13,774.00 |
| 03/27/2024 | Mile 17 & 83rd SW Project | Rene Guerra & Son | ARPA-22-124-051 | 874557 | 3 | $72,762.09 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-94746
Requesting approval and payment of pay applications for the ARPA related projects listed below:
| Pay App Date | Project | Vendor | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Pay App Number | Pay App Amount |
| 02/07/2024 | North Main Drain III Phase II SW Project | Mor-Wil, LLC | ARPA-22-124-096 | 869050 | 3 | $419,692.12 |
| 03/13/2024 | North Main Drain III Pahse II SW Project | Mor-Wil, LLC | ARPA-22-124-096 | 869050 | 4 | $705,651.61 |
| 03/08/2024 | Bensten Rd SW Project | RDH Site & Concrete LLC | ARPA-22-124-094 | 869789 | 1 | $81,920.25 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-94683
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.1 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC, for the "[ARPA-22-124-094] - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Bentsen Road Stormwater" project (C-23-0193-09-05-10), for a 72-day time extension for Material Production, as recommended by the Project Engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1.
5.
AI-94720
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.1 from The 5125 Company, for the "[ARPA-22-124-095] - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 North Main Drain III Phase I Stormwater Project" (C-23-0248-08-22-10), for a 145-day time extension, as recommended by the Project Engineer, TESDI Infrastructure Group, Inc.
Attachments:
E.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-94701
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Safe Global Services for "Surveillance and Monitoring of Illegal Dumping" (C-22-0530-03-21), under the same rates, terms and conditions.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94690
Requesting approval to enter into two (2) sixty (60) month lease agreements to replace current countywide leased vehicles through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 190402), from Enterprise Fleet Management, for a total estimated monthly lease payment of $1,758.14 with authority for County Judge or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 2 | 2024 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | $1,758.14 |
F.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-94693
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year elevator maintenance service agreement for Delta building freight lift through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System, (TIPS-USA Contract No. 22050201), from Rio Elevator Company Inc., for a total monthly cost of $175.00 with authority for County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
G.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-94788
Requesting authority to ratify AI-94662 approved by CC on 03/19/2024, to reflect the correct final payment of $171,969.08 for NM Contracting, LLC for construction services in connection with the El Paraiso Health Clinic project.
Attachments:
2.
AI-94666
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by ERO Architects for architectural services in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Project.
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853720 | 2024-047 | 3/10/2024 | $3,215.62 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-94639
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 | 10115399 | 03/13/2024 | $411.75 |
Attachments:
H.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-94629
Requesting approval to purchase sixteen (16) active shooter kit steel plates and 12 point-blank lite carriers (size range XL- 4X) for the Hidalgo County - Weslaco Detention Facility through the Buy-Board Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 670-22), from Galls in the total amount of $15,982.00. (Audio Reference 24m:42s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the correct name for the facility is Willacy Detention Facility.
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 11.H.1., with corrections made.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item - 5.A. (Audio Reference 25m:08s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the correct name for the facility is Willacy Detention Facility.
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 11.H.1., with corrections made.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item - 5.A. (Audio Reference 25m:08s)
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 2nd day of April, 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 April 2, 2024.
Signed this 2nd day of April 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 2nd day of April, 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 April 2, 2024.
Signed this 2nd day of April 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy