CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - JULY 23, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of July A.D., 2024, there was begun and held a REGULAR MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT JULY 23, 2024 2:00 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 21m:09s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2., for further discussion.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda Items.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 6.A.1. (Audio Reference 21m:27s)
1.
AI-95955
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-95956
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-96039
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-96041
1. Preliminary Approval
a. 4GC Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alma D. Castaneda) (Calichera Road & Seminary Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Calichera Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Calichera Road is paved.
b. Bernal Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan Bernal) (F.M. 2812 & Jesus Flores Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Jesus Flores Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 2812 and Jesus Flores Road are paved.
c. Las Villas San Miguel Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Maverick Valley Builder) (Minnesota Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
d. Baseline Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (1960 Investment Co., LLC.) (Mile 12 ½ North Road & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 41 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:4
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 ½ North Road and 1 internal street to be paved.
e. La Villita Estates No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Comarex, LLC.) (Mile 6 North Road & Los Ebanos Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
f. Wisconsin Vegas Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Wisconsin Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:9
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Wisconsin Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
a. 4GC Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alma D. Castaneda) (Calichera Road & Seminary Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Calichera Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Calichera Road is paved.
b. Bernal Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan Bernal) (F.M. 2812 & Jesus Flores Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Jesus Flores Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 2812 and Jesus Flores Road are paved.
c. Las Villas San Miguel Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Maverick Valley Builder) (Minnesota Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.
d. Baseline Acres Subdivision- Pct. 1 (1960 Investment Co., LLC.) (Mile 12 ½ North Road & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 41 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:4
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 ½ North Road and 1 internal street to be paved.
e. La Villita Estates No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Comarex, LLC.) (Mile 6 North Road & Los Ebanos Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 North Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
f. Wisconsin Vegas Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Wisconsin Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:9
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Wisconsin Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
Attachments:
4.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-95958
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2024 June
Attachments:
B.
AI-95915
District Clerk Fee report for the month of June 2024 $360,023.14
Attachments:
5.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-96085
Requesting permission by the City of Edinburg to use county courthouse parking lots for the 28th Annual National Night Out Event to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6-10pm
Attachments:
B.
AI-96045
Request approval to process payment of invoice # 74652 in the amount of $ 431.00 from Montalvo Insurance Company for addition to the insurance coverage of one (1) drone, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor and authority for County Executive Officer to sign all related documents.
Attachments:
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-96009
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,021,239.86 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/20/2024 to 07/10/2024.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 21m:28s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Agenda Item 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COUTY JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 21m:55s)
| 06/20/2024 - 07/03/2024 | $394,816.60 |
| 07/05/2024 - 07/10/2024 | $626,423.26 |
| TOTAL | $1,021,239.86 |
(Audio Reference 21m:28s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Agenda Item 6.A.1., and 6.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COUTY JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 21m:55s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-96027
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 07/01/2024-07/15/2024 in the amount of $36,611.76 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 07/01/2024-07/15/2024 in the amount of $36,611.76 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
7.
Health & Human Services:
A.
AI-95966
Approval of alarm permit application as required from the City of Pharr Police Department with authority for the Executive Officer or the Health and Human Services Director to sign including for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review and audit procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
8.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-95977
Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Attachments:
9.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-95892
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | A2667.99.000.0002.07 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $7,267.48 |
| 2. | A6857.03.000.0001.00 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $14,822.72 |
| 3. | A6857.07.000.0001.00 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $16,612.69 |
| 4. | B2550.99.000.0142.02 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $2,603.94 |
| 5. | C0345.03.000.0019.00 | CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES LLC | $4,483.12 |
| 6. | C7882.02.000.0039.00 | CORELOGIC CENTRALIZED REFUNDS | $5,408.85 |
| 7. | D2949.02.000.0207.00 | TANIA GALINDO | $4,863.48 |
| 8. | D5790.99.000.0002.42 | DOCTORS HOSPITAL RENAISSANCE | $7,996.02 |
| 9. | E4361.00.000.0059.00 | CORELOGIC CENTRALIZED REFUNDS | $2,588.05 |
| 10. | E4650.93.000.004D.03 | TELLUS EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | $46,139.34 |
| 11. | H0900.99.005.0012.12 | TAMAYO'S JEWELRY INC | $3,833.69 |
| 12. | H3080.00.000.0019.00 | CORELOGIC CENTRALIZED REFUNDS | $2,789.70 |
| 13. | J2280.99.000.0001.40 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $6,332.85 |
| 14. | J5700.99.008.0027.22 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $3,575.63 |
| 15. | J7650.99.000.0003.24 | RODEO DENTAL TEXAS LLC RODEO DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS | $10,022.35 |
| 16. | K2100.99.00C.0001.37 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $4,973.88 |
| 17. | L1100.99.00A.0001.04 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $4,083.66 |
| 18. | L1320.00.000.0083.00 | CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES LLC | $2,802.16 |
| 19. | L3676.00.000.0001.00 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $9,942.48 |
| 20. | L3676.99.000.0001.04 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $3,471.94 |
| 21. | L5112.01.000.1025.0A | ZWIEFELHOFER KEVIN J & DONNA J | $3,225.68 |
| 22. | M1713.99.000.0002.00 | MATT'S BUILDING MATERIALS INC | $13,219.26 |
| 23. | N3020.99.000.0001.01 | WALMART INC (PT) | $7,516.16 |
| 24. | P3235.00.000.0034.00 | CORELOGIC CENTRALIZED REFUNDS | $9,821.00 |
| 25. | P6400.99.000.0000.Z3 | COCA COLA SOUTHWEST BEV | $3,741.29 |
| 26. | P9277.11.000.0001.00 | SIERRA TITLE OF HIDALGO COUNTY INC ESCROW ACCOUNTS | $3,000.00 |
| 27. | P9610.99.000.0001.02 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR 7-11 | $12,213.64 |
| 28. | R2950.99.005.0009.H4 | VALLEY PLASTICS AND PAPER RECYCLING INC | $4,375.12 |
| 29. | R4160.00.000.0001.00 | CORELOGIC COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE | $219,229.66 |
| 30. | S2780.00.003.0016.00 | MAXLER INVESTMENTS LLC | $3,500.00 |
| 31. | S3280.99.000.002A.01 | WILLIAM LYNCH | $2,822.23 |
| 32. | S6208.02.000.0003.00 | CORELOGIC | $2,897.41 |
| 33. | T6010.06.000.0606.00 | TEXAS NATIONAL TITLE ESCROW TRUST ACCOUNT | $2,960.28 |
| 34. | U2030.01.000.0008.00 | ALMA TIJERINA | $5,131.92 |
| 35. | V3255.00.000.0019.00 | DILEEP V MENON | $6,130.12 |
| 36. | W0100.99.000.0000.R1 | WHEELS LT | $16,513.38 |
| 37. | Y3500.99.002.0007.12 | MVM INC | $10,354.06 |
Attachments:
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-96060
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2024-25 (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 2024-25 (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:
B.
AI-96018
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of 2024 membership dues to the National Sheriff's Association for Sheriff J.E."Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $2,000.00. (Requisition #498372)
Requesting approval of 2024 membership dues to the National Sheriff's Association for Sheriff J.E."Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $2,000.00. (Requisition #498372)
Attachments:
C.
AI-95960
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Inspector certification for Jose J. Perez in the amount of $85.00 payable to the Texas Commission On Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay Inspector certification for Jose J. Perez in the amount of $85.00 payable to the Texas Commission On Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-95957
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA)for several employees in the total amount of $80.00(Requisition #00497863), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA)for several employees in the total amount of $80.00(Requisition #00497863), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-95967
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 $320.00 (Requisition #00497954), 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 $320.00 (Requisition #00497954), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
11.
Urban County:
A.
AI-96026
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide area and two (2) applicants in the City of Alamo under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Attachments:
12.
IT Department:
A.
AI-95893
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service and equipment through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| District Attorney's Office | 2 | New Data Service |
| District Attorney's Office | 1 | New Cell Service |
| Constable Pct. 4 | 5 | New Data Service |
Attachments:
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-96003
Various Departments (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
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) | 180-001 | 0015 | CJIS Auditor | 11/01 | $46,462.00 | 11/02 | $48,088.0 | 07/15/2024 |
Attachments:
14.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-96021
Requesting Commissioners Court's approval to purchase picture frames for portraits to identify/display Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Staff facilities. All items and supplies acquired will be through the County requisition and purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures.
B.
AI-95936
Requesting acceptance and approval of Payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $0.00 dated 6/17/2024 and Payment Application No. 13 Retainage in the amount of $100,409.85 dated 6/17/24 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:
15.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-95795
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $270.00 for January 2024 - June 2024 invoices paid to Switcher after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
16.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-96082
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to approve Morganti Texas, Inc. Payment Application No. 68, 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.
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-96056
Requesting approval to process payment for the following invoices as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project with WA #2:
| Invoice | PO Number | Inv. Amount |
| 10096 | 856476 | $38,880.90 |
| 10097 | 856476 | $3,900.00 |
| 10098 | 856476 | $14,337.57 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-96038
Requesting Commissioners' Court approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include a slider banner, raffle wheel, canopies, aluminum keychains, drawstring backpacks, pencils, hand sanitizers, cell phone holders, silicone wallets, tire gauge keychains, bandage dispenser, lip balms, lanyards, sticky notes, rulers, word search pads, and binder school pouchs,
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-96073
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Construction Manager at Risk for the Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. Subject to legal approval.
2.
AI-95961
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct. 2 projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Hidalgo County Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 06/18/24 | 20422 | $15,563.90 | 878531 |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) | 07/08/24 | 20423 | $10,031.59 | 856176 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#2) ARPA-21-122-040 | 07/08/24 | 20424 | $70,523.13 | 861129 |
| Hidalgo County Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 07/08/24 | 20425 | $90,554.51 | 878531 |
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-96011
Approval of Payment Application No. 38 in the amount of $206,902.34 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-96047
Requesting approval to pay the following payment application no. 002, in the amount of $67,143.35 for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial Pavilion, submitted by contractor 8/A Builders, LLC. (Contract No. C-24-0132-05-28)
Attachments:
3.
AI-95965
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by Brownstone Consultants in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center (C-22-0214-05-17)
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 4179006 | 7-1-2024 | 861908 | $5,909.46 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-95969
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Engineering Inc., and B2Z Engineering.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329798 | 6-30-2024 | Los Ebanos Rd. WA#1 | 873046 | $47,166.06 |
| 11329776 | 6-30-2024 | Mile 3 WA #6 | 784305 & 868314 | $11,277.50 |
| 11329774 | 6-30-2024 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,194.20 |
| 11329782 | 6-30-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #6 | 868845 | $7,860.00 |
| 11329791 | 6-30-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #5 | 818290 & 872310 | $3,000.00 |
| 11329781 | 6-30-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #2 | 700240 | $1,080.00 |
| 30054 | 7-8-2024 | Mile 3 N. Rd. WA #1 | 823768 | $3,839.78 |
| 30056 | 7-8-2024 | El Paraiso Project | 872817 | $2,179.65 |
Attachments:
5.
AI-95964
Requesting approval to pay the following Drainage District Invoice No. 1155, in the amount of $315,560.00 for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Glasscock Road Mile 4 to Mile 5 Stormwater Project, submitted by the Hidalgo County Drainage Number 1.
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-95978
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the "Construction Material Testing – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Bentsen Stormwater Project ARPA-22-124-094" to extend the termination date of the agreement (C-23-0285-08-08).
2.
AI-96061
A. Acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoices listed below.
B. Acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/16/2024 | J-01 Storm Water Project | Tedsi | 202977 | 23-124-346 | 875089 | $19,030.11 |
| 07/16/2024 | NMD III Phase I Project | Tedsi | 202975 | 22-124-095 | 855577 | $267.83 |
| 06/30/2024 | Mile 17 Rd SW Project | MEG Engineers | 24-06-0140 | 22-124-049 | 868866 | $1,287.50 |
| 06/28/2024 | NMD III Phase I | The 5125 Company | 3 | 22-124-095 | 869057 | $1,050,838.23 |
| 04/29/2024 | NMD III Phase II | Raba Kistner | R033130 | 22-124-096 | 869938 | $3,111.92 |
| 05/24/2024 | NMD III Phase II | Raba Kistner | R0033183 | 22-124-096 | 869938 | $2,363.10 |
| 07/08/2024 | Bensten SW Project | B2Z Engineering | 40238 | 22-124-094 | 868482 | $6,091.75 |
B. Acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/08/2024 | HSIP | Cobbfendley | 333825 | 880981 | $7,095.10 |
| 07/16/2024 | Trenton Roadway Improvements | Tedsi | 202974 | 859188 | $46,544.56 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-96083
Requesting approval of the ARPA invoice listed below:
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | ARPA Project Number | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 06/26/2024 | Mile 17 SW Project | RDH Site | 22-124-049 | 3 | 870199 | $170,484.75 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-96087
Acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoice listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/18/2024 | Tex-Mex SW Project | Rene Guerra & Son | 22-124-047 | 875786 | 3 | $53,733.90 |
Attachments:
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-95992
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Hauling Services for Millings" (RFB 24-0224) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
2.
AI-95974
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 2 to a service contract between HC and Unifirst Corporation for "Mats, Dust Mops, Shop Rags and Towels" to include additional locations (C-23-0134-08-22)
Attachments:
G.
Constables:
1.
AI-95985
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month Ricoh Copier Lease (Model IM2500A) with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the amount of $101.56 per month.
Attachments:
H.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-96059
A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on AI 95815 approved by HCCC on 07/09/2024, to incorporate additional language in the supplemental document that was not initially included.
B. Requesting authority for County Judge to sign additional supplemental documents from Brightly Software, Inc., in connection to the five (5) year subscription agreement for Cloud Services via Assest Essentials for Facilities Management, approved by HCCC on 05/28/2024, AI-95367.
B. Requesting authority for County Judge to sign additional supplemental documents from Brightly Software, Inc., in connection to the five (5) year subscription agreement for Cloud Services via Assest Essentials for Facilities Management, approved by HCCC on 05/28/2024, AI-95367.
Attachments:
2.
AI-96046
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to a service agreement between HC and Rio Elevator Company, Inc. for elevator upgrades to revise the payment terms, approved by HCCC on 06/20/2024 (AI-95686), with authority for HC Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation (C-24-0177-06-20).
Attachments:
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-95993
A. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to a service agreement with Max Castro, R.Ph., MBA (C-22-0195-08-09) for "Registered Pharmacist Services to include a revised Appendix A, Scope of Services and to amend the monthly rate.
B. Requesting authority to exercise the first and final one (1) year contract extension with David Max Castro, R. Ph., MBA for "Registered Pharmacist Services" (C-22-0195-08-09) under the same terms and conditions.
B. Requesting authority to exercise the first and final one (1) year contract extension with David Max Castro, R. Ph., MBA for "Registered Pharmacist Services" (C-22-0195-08-09) under the same terms and conditions.
Attachments:
2.
AI-95904
Requesting approval of Addendum No. 1 to the Software License and Services Agreement with CompuGroup Medical, Inc. (C-23-0301-08-22B), distributed by Mckesson Medical-Surgical, Inc. (C-23-0301-08-22A), to reflect revisions made in Exhibit "A" Products and Services, through HC's membership with Sourcewell (Contract No. 022422-MML).
Attachments:
3.
AI-95998
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for construction material testing services as submitted by B2Z Engineering in connection with the El Paraiso project.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 872577 | 30055 | 7/8/2024 | $2,380.79 |
Attachments:
J.
IT Department:
1.
AI-96034
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year agreement for SeeClickFix License Subscription Renewal through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (OMNIA Contract No. 2018011-02), from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $50,313.03
K.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-95844
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 2 to the MOU Agreement between HC and Rio Grande Valley Communications Group (RGVCG) (C-22-0233-05-03) to include a $1.00 increase to the subscription rates in each of the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years.
Attachments:
2.
AI-95994
Requesting approval to purchase EMS stretcher from Medical Supplies & Equipment Company, LLC, in the total amount of $2,516.79
Attachments:
L.
WIC:
1.
AI-95999
Requesting approval to purchase Wall Pack (3.5 Ton) A/C Unit for Progreso WIC Clinic through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (Tips Contract No. 23010401) from Texas Chiller Systems, LLC for the total amount of $12,829.62
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 23rd day of July, 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 July 23, 2024.
Signed this 24th day of July, 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 23rd day of July, 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 July 23, 2024.
Signed this 24th day of July, 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy