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CONSENT SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 17, 2024

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of December 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:
    
AGENDA
CC CONSENT REGULAR
COMMISSIONERS COURT
DECEMBER 17, 2024
2:00 P.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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 33m:10s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items, 3.B.1.F., and 5.A.1&2., for further discussion.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 3.B.1.F., and 5.A.1&2.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
1.
AI-97411
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.)
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-97414
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
3.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-97760
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)
 
B.
AI-97768
1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 153 Delta Orchards Co. Unit 4 Subdivision (Monte Cristo Road & Mile 3 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Mile 3 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 3 ½ West Road.

b. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 7 Blk 79 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. Subdivision (Beef Master Road & Co. Road 21) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Beef Master Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Beef Master Road.

c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 Delta Orchards Co. Unit 1 Subdivision (Sunflower Road & Mile 20 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 20 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 20 North Road.

d. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lots 23 & 24 Blk. 2 Capisallo Park Subdivision (Compadres Street & Guerra Street) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline west of Compadres Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Compadres Street.

e. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 29.26 acres out of Lots 9 and 16 Blk. 94 JC Engleman Jr. Subdivision Section 95 and the east 11/2 of Section 94 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. Proposed: Sunflower Ranchettes Subdivision (Monte Cristo Road & Sunflower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Sunflower Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two ¾” water service lines and Three 1” dual service water lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunflower Road.

f. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 8.00 acres all of Lot 18 Blk. 21 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision Proposed; Gwin Ranches Subdivision (Benito Ramirez Road & Gwin Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Gwin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road. (Audio Reference 33m:33s)

Mr. Valde Guerra stated that no action will be taken on Consent Agenda Item 3.B.1.f.

The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2.

g. Applicant: AAA Utilities Construction LLC.
Legal Description: Lot 12 Tiny Acres Subdivision (Little Street & “I” Road) (Pct. 2)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Proposed 1-8” HDPE storm sewer line with a 16” PVC casing boring Little Street.
 
4.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-97653
District Clerk           Fee report for the month of November 2024        $308,609.01
 
5.
 
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-97801
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,462,686.83 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/02/2024 to 12/11/2024:
12/02/2024 - 12/04/2024 $814,788.54
12/05/2024 - 12/11/2024 $647,898.29
Total $1,462,686.83

2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 33m:41s)
 
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1&2.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1&2.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 6 - Open Forum.
 
6.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-97689
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER  PAYER AMOUNT
1. D6009.01.000.0014.00 ADRIAN ORTIZ $3,000.00
2. E8250.02.000.0278.00 CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES LLC $3,627.93
3. P7710.00.000.0025.00 HOME TAX SOLUTIONS LLC $3,603.98
4. T5200.00.000.0010.00 CORELOGIC  $3,982.68
5. W6300.04.000.0001.00 CHURCH'S CHICKEN $6,444.29
 
7.
 
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-97713
“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from Park Place Recreational Designs, Inc. for the City of Peñitas in the amount of $17,652.00.
 
8.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-97763
DA - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281) / Crim DA (1100):
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution, effective as listed below:
Effective 12/09/2024 and for calendar year 2025:
FROM TO
Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title G/S % Dist. Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title G/S % Dist.
080-002 113 0126 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance 11/05 39.96% 080-002 113 0126 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance 11/01 31.10%
080-011 0001 60.04% 080-011 0001 68.90%

Effective 01/13/2025:
FROM TO
Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title G/S % Dist. Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title G/S % Dist.
080-002 113 0126 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance 11/01 31.10% 080-002 113 0126 Coordinator II, Victims Assistance 11/01 34.38%
080-011 0001 68.90% 080-011 0001 65.62%

Health Disp (1293):
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution as listed below, effective 01/01/2025:
FROM TO
Sub Fun/Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title G/S % Dist. Sub Fun/Dept/Prg. Obj. Slot Position Title G/S % Dist.
00-340-083 113 0003 Public Health Specialist I 09/01 100% 00-340-083 113 0003 Public Health Specialist I 09/01 85%
20-340-083 0002 15%

Attachments:
 
B.
AI-97577
Approval of corrections to 2025 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed in Exhibit A, to be effective 01/01/2025.
 
C.
AI-97783
Various Departments:
Approval of Salary Schedule Changes as listed in Exhibit A, to be effective 01/01/2025.
 
9.
 
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.
 
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-97732
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for "Lubricants (Grease-Oil-Hydraulic Fluids-Antifreeze) Products" (C-23-0436B-01-09) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
2.
AI-97655
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Arguindegui Oil Co. II, Ltd, for "Lubricants (Grease-Oil-Hydraulic Fluids-Antifreeze) Products" (C-23-0436A-01-09) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
B.
 
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-97651
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 7003 in the amount of $62,047.86 and Invoice No. 7011 in the amount of $21,270.38 for services rendered in connection with the ARPA Sunrise Hill Park Improvements ARPA Project # ARPA-24-121-362 as submitted by SKO Elite Repair, LLC. 
Attachments:
 
C.
 
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-97779
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $91,675.00 for Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project McAllen Segment 2 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, Synergy Development & Construction, LLC (Contract C-24-0217-08-20) and reviewed by the Project Manager, David Rivera.
 
2.
AI-97648
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $200,181.05 for the Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot and Amenities Project (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, Venser Contractors, LLC (Contract C-24-0217-08-20) and reviewed by the project engineer, Ronnie Cruz, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-97708
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#
Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#4) ARPA-21-122-040 12/06/24 20449 $9,472.88 888353
Hidalgo County Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 12/06/24 20450 $8,492.56 878531
Nolana Loop Project (WA#1) 12/06/24 20451 $14,289.87 888404
 
D.
 
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-97739
Requesting approval to process payment application #10 dated 11-25-2024 with PO #875396 in the amount of $413,650.08 submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for services in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project (ARPA 22-123-075).
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-97806
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice 2022.05.05, in the amount of $30,595.58, for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement and Survey Projects, submitted by contracted architect Rike Ogden Figueroa Alex (ROFA), Inc.
 
3.
AI-97799
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) from Halff Associates for services at El Paraiso CRC Project (ARPA-22-123-075)
Invoice No. Date PO No. Total Amount
10132418 12-12-24 862136 $1,647.00
Attachments:
 
4.
AI-97738
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice(s) 2022.05.03 and 2022.05.04, in the amount of $2,016.54 and $3,428.12, for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement and Survey Projects, submitted by contracted architect Rike Ogden Figueroa Alex (ROFA), Inc.
 
5.
AI-97707
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Starr Feedyards, LLC for "Lease of Land for Dry Farming Purposes" (C-22-0634-12-28) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
E.
 
Budget & Management:
 
1.
AI-97731
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for five (5) user licenses with automatic one (1) year renewals for Canva Annual Subscription with Canva US Inc., in the total amount of $119.99 annually.
 
F.
 
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-97450
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for “SS1-Emulsified Asphalt & Delivery Services” (RFB 24-0399) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
G.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
1.
AI-97743
Requesting approval of an "Exception" to Hidalgo County's Accounting Procedures Manual/Non-Travel Meals, Refreshments & Related expenses as supported by the rationale presented herein [Memo attached] for the purchase of applicable supplies as detailed in the Memo through the County's established procurement protocol [i.e. Requisition and PO system] for FY 2025.
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-97744
Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution Article 3, Section 52, to purchase items to be used to carry out the Power Out Cooking Program(s) presentations for FY 2025.
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-97742
Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the County Judge's Office, Public Affairs Division, Economic Development and Emergency Management for the purchase of promotional items as listed in the attached document for FY 2025.
 
H.
 
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-97620
Requesting approval to renew for one (1) year with National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs (Exempt by HCCC through AI-83952 on 12/28/21) and utilize the current price fee schedule services to include various postmortem toxicology reports, on an as needed basis through submission of Analysis Requisition and Chain of Custody form.
 
I.
 
Elections:
 
1.
AI-97769
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year ADHQ Professional Subscription agreement through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 2018011-02), from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $1,604.40
 
J.
 
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-97740
Requesting approval to enter into a two (2) year Service and Maintenance agreement with automatic one (1) year renewals for MicroScan 1040 DxS Equipment through Sole Sourced Vendor, Beckman Coulter, Inc. in the total amount of $15,855.00
 
2.
AI-97734
Requesting approval to process payment application #10 dated 11-25-2024 (PO #874037) in the amount of $324,422.91 as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for construction services in connection with the El Paraiso Health Clinic.
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-97723
Requesting approval to enter into a twelve (12) month Service and Maintenance agreement with automatic one (1) year renewals for Bruker Equipment through Sole Sourced vendor, Beckman Coulter, Inc. in the total amount of $37,370.00
 
K.
 
IT Department:
 
1.
AI-97753
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Agreement between HC and Charles Graham dba SyntaxWare (C-22-0580-11-29) to include additional scope of services for a total amount of $24,000.00
 
2.
AI-97767
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for Manage Engine Endpoint Central Enterprise through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 2018011-02), from SHI Government Solutions, Inc., in the total amount of $15,199.78
 
3.
AI-97656
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 889839, for the purchase of a one (1) year ManagerPlus software subscription with automatic one (1) year renewal periods with Eptura Inc., in the total amount of $18,271.44
 
L.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-97452
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Keefe Supply Company for "Commissary Supplies" (C-23-0319A-12-12) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
2.
AI-97764
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Bob Barker Company for "Commissary Supplies" (C-23-0319B-12-12) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
3.
AI-97697
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from Herrcon, LLC. for the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Department "Preventative Maintenance of Cell Doors," with the final payment of $71,999.48, with authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff's' Department Authorized Designee or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 17th day of December, 2024

ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas


By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on December 17, 2024.

Signed this 27th day of December 2024




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy