SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 20, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of August 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 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 REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT AUGUST 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 35m:39s)
County Executive Officer Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 8.A.1., 8.A.2., 13.B., and 13.D., and 16.B.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. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, except Consent Agenda Items 8.A.1., 8.A.2., 13.B., and 13.D., and 16.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 8.A.1. (Audio Reference 36m:25s)
1.
AI-96387
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-96388
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2024 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-96234
2024 - Adult Probation DWI Court (1289)
Attachments:
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-96358
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:
5.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-96348
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:
B.
AI-96266
DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924306 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924306 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-96238
District Clerk Fee report for the month of July 2024 $366,573.83
Attachments:
B.
AI-96237
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2024 July
Attachments:
7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-96405
Requesting approval to process payment of invoices for the following, due to the budget set in the agreement being exceeded, with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor, including issuance of manual check:
| Vendor | Invoice # | Amount | Invoice period | PO# |
| LRGVDC-Valley Metro (Cthse. shuttle) | 3152024 | $5,021.76 | Dec. 2023 | 827019 |
| LRGVDC-Valley Metro (Cthse. shuttle) | 3162024 | $6,843.20 | Jan. 2024 | 827019 |
B.
AI-96339
Request approval of payment of the invoice No. 5333042 dated 08/12/2024 in the amount of $ 78,258.56 as submitted by McGriff Insurance Services, LLC for the 2nd Qtr. adjustments to the 2024 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-96268
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,132,082.83 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/25/2024 to 08/07/2024.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 36m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
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 items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.B. (Audio Reference 36m:44s)
| 07/25/2024 - 07/31/2024 | $422,243.88 |
| 08/01/2024 - 08/07/2024 | $709,838.95 |
| TOTAL | $1,132,082.83 |
(Audio Reference 36m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
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 items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.B. (Audio Reference 36m:44s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-96231
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 07/16/2024 - 07/31/2024 in the amount of $52,161.01 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 07/16/2024 - 07/31/2024 in the amount of $52,161.01 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
9.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-96260
Approval of certification of the revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the month of June 2024 in the amount of $812.00, and July 2024 in the amount of $362.00.
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-96327
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Master Arson Investigator Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 payable to 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 Master Arson Investigator Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
B.
AI-96328
Fire Marshal:
Requesting to pay Master Fire investigator Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting to pay Master Fire investigator Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
AI-96330
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Master Fire Inspector Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay Master Fire Inspector Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-96335
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Basic Fire Marshal Certification application 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 Basic Fire Marshal Certification application 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.
E.
AI-96337
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Intermediate Fire 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 Intermediate Fire 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.
F.
AI-96326
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay $138.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for annual membership for Liza Aguirre with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay $138.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for annual membership for Liza Aguirre with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
G.
AI-96301
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 $325.00 (Requisition #00500120), 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 $325.00 (Requisition #00500120), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
H.
AI-96132
DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit (BAFFC) for a District Attorney's Civil Litigation employee, in the amount of $125.00 (Requisition #498922), 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 Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit (BAFFC) for a District Attorney's Civil Litigation employee, in the amount of $125.00 (Requisition #498922), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
I.
AI-96207
County Auditor (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2024-2025 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for Yvonne Torres, in the amount of $190.00 (Requisition #499511), 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 2024-2025 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for Yvonne Torres, in the amount of $190.00 (Requisition #499511), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
11.
Head Start:
A.
AI-96308
Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Area Distribution for Program Year 2024-2025
Attachments:
B.
AI-96309
Approval of Monthly Reports for June 2024 and July 2024
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Reports
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance Reports
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Reports
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Reports
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance Reports
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Reports
Attachments:
C.
AI-96307
Approval of Application and Certificate for payment for Invoice #20431 in the amount of $14,005.34 for Professional Services submitted by B2Z Engineering, Construction Management Engineer, through Contract C-21-004-09-21-AS for the Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms
Attachments:
12.
IT Department:
A.
AI-96259
Requesting approval to purchase five (5) Synergis Basic Technical Training Certifications from Genetec Inc., totaling $5,050.00.
Attachments:
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-96265
Various Departments (1100/1293):
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) | 340-003 | 0197 | Clinic Program Manager | 18/01 | $66,217.00 | 18/03 | $70,933.00 | 08/05/2024 |
| 340-005 | 0001 | $13,409.00 | $14,364.00 | |||||
Attachments:
B.
AI-96297
WIC (1292):
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 09/01/2024:
(Audio Reference 36m:45s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that specific to the Program Department numbers from 350-018 slot 007 to 350-017 slot 012 specific to Registered Dietitian, no action was to be taken in this particular item.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining items.
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 13.B., with corrections made.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.D. (Audio Reference 37m:15s)
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 09/01/2024:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S |
| 350-018 | 113 | 0003 | Registered Nurse Consultant (IBCL) | 18/09 | 350-017 | 113 | 0001 | Registered Nurse Consultant (IBCL) | 18/09 |
| 350-018 | 113 | 0004 | Peer Counselor I | 03/06 | 350-017 | 113 | 0006 | Peer Counselor I | 03/06 |
| 350-018 | 113 | 0005 | Peer Counselor II | 05/02 | 350-017 | 113 | 0007 | Peer Counselor II | 05/02 |
| 350-018 | 113 | 0006 | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant | 11/02 | 350-017 | 113 | 0008 | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant | 11/02 |
| 350-018 | 113 | 0007 | Registered Dietitian IBCLC | 14/01 | 350-017 | 113 | 0012 | Registered Dietitian IBCLC | 14/01 |
| 350-018 | 113 | 0008 | Registered Dietitian IBCLC | 14/01 | 350-017 | 113 | 0011 | Registered Dietitian IBCLC | 14/01 |
(Audio Reference 36m:45s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that specific to the Program Department numbers from 350-018 slot 007 to 350-017 slot 012 specific to Registered Dietitian, no action was to be taken in this particular item.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining items.
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 13.B., with corrections made.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.D. (Audio Reference 37m:15s)
Attachments:
C.
AI-96383
Health (1293):
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 09/01/2024:
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 09/01/2024:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S |
| 340-008 | 113 | 0012 | TB Clerk II | 03/04 | 340-008 | 113 | 0012 | TB Clerk II | 03/04 |
| 340-059 | 0005 | ||||||||
| 340-012 | 113 | 0017 | Licensed Vocational Nurse II | 11/01 | 340-012 | 113 | 0017 | Licensed Vocational Nurse II | 11/01 |
| 340-059 | 113 | 0006 | |||||||
Attachments:
D.
AI-96264
TXDOT - Pct 4 HSIP - Left & Right Turn Lanes (4 Intersections) (1315) Revised Order:
Rescind the order approved with AI-85382 on 5/28/24 regarding the CCSJ #0921-02-525 road project and approval of the revised order 96264 as requested by TXDOT. (Audio Reference 37m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the correct agenda item in the caption is 95382, not 85382.
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 13.D., with corrections made.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 16.B.1. (Audio Reference 37m:38s)
Rescind the order approved with AI-85382 on 5/28/24 regarding the CCSJ #0921-02-525 road project and approval of the revised order 96264 as requested by TXDOT. (Audio Reference 37m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the correct agenda item in the caption is 95382, not 85382.
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 13.D., with corrections made.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 16.B.1. (Audio Reference 37m:38s)
Attachments:
14.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-96248
Requesting acceptance and approval of Pay Application #1 Final in the amount of $426,013.21 dated 7/17/2024 as submitted by Amstar Inc for the Willacy County Detention Facility HVAC Units Replacement project through HC's membership with BuyBaord (JOC Contract No. 660-21) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
15.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-96320
Requesting approval for VITA Tax Preparation Services in conjunction with United Way, to use the San Carlos Endowment CRC (Cultural Rooms) located at Precinct 4 for the period of January 2025 to April 2025.
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.
County Judge's Office:
1.
AI-96270
Requesting approval to enter into a sixteen (16) month account renewal for the Inclusive Accessibility Toolbar with Recite Me Na LLC, in the total amount of $3,499.00
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-96324
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "[ARPA-21-121-044] Gate 3 Drainage Project Transfer Phase I", with the authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. (Audio Reference 37m:38s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the Correct ARPA number for this Agenda Item is "ARPA-22-121-044 Mercedes Gate Structure Stormwater Project"
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 16.B.1., with corrections made.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 38m:04s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the Correct ARPA number for this Agenda Item is "ARPA-22-121-044 Mercedes Gate Structure Stormwater Project"
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 16.B.1., with corrections made.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 38m:04s)
Attachments:
2.
AI-96342
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Construction for [ARPA-24-121-358] Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Wellness, Activity, and Community Center (WACC)", with the authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
3.
AI-96346
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 10099 in the amount of $135,927.90 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center with WA #1 (ARPA-24-121-358).
Attachments:
4.
AI-96351
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 22154-2 by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, LLC in the amount of $5,900.00 for services rendered in connection with the Sunset Hill Park Pavilion Project in Precinct No.1.
Attachments:
5.
AI-96286
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) | 07/31/2024 | 11329820 | $2,700.00 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) | 07/31/2024 | 11329821 | $1,300.00 | 862918 |
| Mile 6 WA #6 (M11-M14½) | 07/31/2024 | 11329826 | $35,101.15 | 882106 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 07/31/2024 | 11329802 | $15,539.97 | 796083 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 07/31/2024 | 11329803 | $87,908.47 | 860539 |
| Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 07/31/2024 | 11329804 | $46,621.66 | 868315 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM 493 to FM 88) | 07/31/2024 | 11329811 | $87,346.28 | 873385 |
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-96287
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# |
| Stormwater Management Project ARPA-21-122-017 | 08/06/24 | 20427 | $18,819.72 | 841458 |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) | 08/06/24 | 20428 | $10,031.60 | 856176 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#2) ARPA-21-122-040 | 08/06/24 | 20429 | $51,492.55 | 861129 |
| Hidalgo County Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 08/06/24 | 20430 | $13,326.38 | 878531 |
2.
AI-96344
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 19 in the amount of $197,301.75 for Pct. 2 Las Milpas Road Project (ARPA-22-122-109) submitted by the contractor, George Olivares, dba Go Underground, LLC (Contract C-22-0094-09-06) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
3.
AI-96257
Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $1,475.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) to Mr. Anthony Covacevich- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Pct 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c), with authority for Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign all pertinent documents.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-96412
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "[ARPA-21-123-028] Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Farm to Market Rd. 2221 (FM2221) Stormwater Project," with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
2.
AI-96175
Requesting authority to enter into a thirty-six (36) month agreement for the rental of Uniforms for Precinct 3 through HC's membership with Omnia Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 001299), from Cintas Corporation No. 2, in the total amount of $574.64 per week.
Attachments:
3.
AI-96306
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) from Brownstone Consultants, ERO Architects and B2Z Engineering for professional services for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project ARPA Project # ARPA-22-123-075:
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 4187259 | 8-1-2024 | 861908 | $5,860.98 |
| 2024-168 | 7-31-2024 | 863852 | $7,441.00 |
| 30059 | 8-9-2024 | 872817 | $4,047.93 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-96273
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineer, B2Z Engineering;
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 30057 | 8-6-2024 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $3,839.77 |
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-96415
Acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoices listed below for processing and payment:
Acceptance and approval of project invoice listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | ARPA Project Number | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 08/13/2024 | Tex Mex SW Project | Raba Kistner | ARPA-22-124-047 | R033328 | 874707 | $785.40 |
| 11/30/2023 | Tex Mex SW Project | Melden & Hunt | ARPA-22-124-047 | 0087830 | 847735 | $6,187.50 |
| 08/07/2024 | J-01 SW Project | Tedsi | ARPA-23-124-346 | 202994 | 875089 | $39,328.89 |
Acceptance and approval of project invoice listed below for processing and payment.
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 08/07/2024 | Trenton Roadway Improvements | Tedsi | 202992 | 859188 | $19,675.49 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-96375
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.4 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 15-day time extension and a total project amount increase of $4,000, as recommended by the Project Engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1.
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-96288
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the service agreement between Hidalgo County and MLG Protection Services LLC (C-23-0108-09-26) to include additional service locations.
Attachments:
G.
District Courts:
1.
AI-96357
449th DC:
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for “Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program” (RFP 24-0228) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for “Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program” (RFP 24-0228) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
2.
AI-96355
449th DC:
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for “Hidalgo County Lifelines Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program” (RFP 24-0227) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for “Hidalgo County Lifelines Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program” (RFP 24-0227) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
H.
Elections:
1.
AI-96252
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year ArcGIS Desktop software maintenance subscription renewal through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-4699) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (ESRI), in the total amount of $6,502.43
I.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-96296
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.10 in the amount of $173,431.72 through PO# 859091 for A-1 Facilities (Alamo Environmental) regarding the Election's Warehouse Renovation Project; with authority for County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
Attachments:
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-96341
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year fax cloud service agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the total amount of $15,150.21
2.
AI-96249
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M Health (C-22-0623-08-09) to exercise the second one (1) year contract extension and include an additional service location.
3.
AI-96251
Requesting approval to enter into a twenty-four (24) month Single Web User Monthly Subscription renewal through Sole Sourced vendor, Emocha Mobile Health, Inc., dba Scene Health, in the total amount of $15,288.00
4.
AI-96271
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 from NM Contracting, LLC for the "Construction for [ARPA-22-123-075] - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center & [ARPA-21-340-019] - El Paraiso Health Clinic Improvement Project" (C-23-0277-10-18-10) for clarification on the deduction of Alternate No.1 - Demolition of existing buildings (excluding foundation and underground utilities), recommended by the Owner for auditing purposes.
Attachments:
5.
AI-96289
Requesting approval to process the following invoice from B2Z Engineering for Professional Construction Management Services in connection with the Bio-Safety Laboratory Project:
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 3 | 848232 | 40239 | 8/6/2024 | $20,923.61 |
Attachments:
6.
AI-96303
Requesting approval to process the following invoices from ERO Architects for architectural and construction documents services in connection with the Bio-Safety Laboratory Project:
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 823453 | 2024-170 | 7/31/2024 | $1,456.24 |
| 847870 | AS2024-183 | 8/12/2024 | $2,200.00 |
Attachments:
7.
AI-96294
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 | 2024-167 | 7/31/2024 | $4,593.74 |
Attachments:
8.
AI-96302
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 | 30058 | 8/7/2024 | $4,761.58 |
Attachments:
9.
AI-96232
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 | 4187263 | 08/01/2024 | $8,864.18 |
Attachments:
K.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-96274
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day contract extension with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC for Jail Lobby/Intake Kiosks Deposit/Release Services (C-18-014-06-05) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
2.
AI-96284
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with City of Weslaco for "Commercial Waste Collection Services for Sheriffs' Office Substation" (C-19-163-09-24) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
3.
AI-96299
Requesting authority to exercise the fourth one (1) year contract extension with SBA Tower IV, LLC for "Lease of Tower Space - La Joya" (C-20-221-09-22) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
4.
AI-96269
Requesting authority to exercise the fourth one (1) year contract extension with Tarpon Towers III, LLC for "Lease of Tower Space - Weslaco" (C-20-220-09--29) under the same terms and conditions.
Attachments:
L.
WIC:
1.
AI-96084
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with RREAL LLC, for "Lease of Office Space - City of Alton (West)" (C-23-0278-09-26) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
2.
AI-96250
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Xin Guo for "Lease of Office Space - City of Alton (East)" (C-23-0257-09-26) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
M.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-96417
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Fax Service Agreement with Copy Graphics, Inc for a Fax Machine (Canon LC-650I), in the total amount of $272.53 per year.
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 August, 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 August 20, 2024.
Signed this 21st day of August, 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 August, 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 August 20, 2024.
Signed this 21st day of August, 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy