SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 4, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of February A.D., 2025, 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT FEBRUARY 4, 2025 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 14m:13s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1&2., and 10.I.1., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda, except for items 6.A.1&2., and 10.I.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1&2.
1.
AI-98004
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-98005
Fund Information Report
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-98216
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-98185
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Ebony Winds Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road) Reimbursement Request:$10,395.00 for (Street signs & Regrading Roadside ditch)
b. The District North Weslaco Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) Reimbursement Request:$6,000.00 for (4 OSSF’S)
c. Alondra La Blanca Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (F.M. 493 & S.H. 107) Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
d. Sendero Trails Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (U.S. Hwy 281 & F.M. 490) Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. Oak Hill Ranch Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 20 North Road & F.M. 88) Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
a. Ebony Winds Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Brushline Road) Reimbursement Request:$10,395.00 for (Street signs & Regrading Roadside ditch)
b. The District North Weslaco Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) Reimbursement Request:$6,000.00 for (4 OSSF’S)
c. Alondra La Blanca Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (F.M. 493 & S.H. 107) Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
d. Sendero Trails Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (U.S. Hwy 281 & F.M. 490) Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. Oak Hill Ranch Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 20 North Road & F.M. 88) Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
Attachments:
C.
AI-98150
1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 8.00 acres being all of lot 18 Blk. 21 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit #2 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.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 4.2 acres being all of Lot 2 of Artsob Subdivision; Proposed Artsob No. 2 Subdivision (Dillon Road & Wisconsin Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Wisconsin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Three 1” water service lines with a 4” PVC casing boring Wisconsin Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 Blk. 46 Mo-Tex Land & Co. (F.M. 88 & Charles Green Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline north of Charles Green Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Charles Green Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 22.503 acres being all of Lot 4 Hill Halbert Tract out of El Gato and La Blanca Grant Proposed; Lavenia Crossing Subdivision (Dillon Road & Curve Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline southeast corner of Anderson Road and Dillon Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring Dillon Road, Anderson Road, and Curve Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 4 Blk. 5 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Earling Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline north of Earling Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Earling Road.
f. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 21 & Lot 22 out of Ramseyer Gardens Subdivision (Rio Red Lane & Rio Red Circle) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Rio Red Lane.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rio Red Lane.
g. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 2 Abraham North Subdivision(Abraham Road & Mile 4 North Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 4 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 4 North Road.
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1813513-SM09E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Abraham Road approximately 120 feet north of Mile 4 North Road. East of Abraham Road approximately 280 feet north of La Reyna Drive. East of Brushline Road approximately 380 feet north of Picket Lane. (Pct. 3)
i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 20007227-EM79E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Carmen Avila Road approximately 250 feet south of Corona Lane. (Pct. 4)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 8.00 acres being all of lot 18 Blk. 21 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit #2 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.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 4.2 acres being all of Lot 2 of Artsob Subdivision; Proposed Artsob No. 2 Subdivision (Dillon Road & Wisconsin Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Wisconsin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Three 1” water service lines with a 4” PVC casing boring Wisconsin Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 Blk. 46 Mo-Tex Land & Co. (F.M. 88 & Charles Green Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline north of Charles Green Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Charles Green Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 22.503 acres being all of Lot 4 Hill Halbert Tract out of El Gato and La Blanca Grant Proposed; Lavenia Crossing Subdivision (Dillon Road & Curve Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline southeast corner of Anderson Road and Dillon Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring Dillon Road, Anderson Road, and Curve Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 4 Blk. 5 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Earling Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline north of Earling Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Earling Road.
f. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 21 & Lot 22 out of Ramseyer Gardens Subdivision (Rio Red Lane & Rio Red Circle) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Rio Red Lane.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rio Red Lane.
g. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 2 Abraham North Subdivision(Abraham Road & Mile 4 North Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 4 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 4 North Road.
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1813513-SM09E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Abraham Road approximately 120 feet north of Mile 4 North Road. East of Abraham Road approximately 280 feet north of La Reyna Drive. East of Brushline Road approximately 380 feet north of Picket Lane. (Pct. 3)
i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 20007227-EM79E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Carmen Avila Road approximately 250 feet south of Corona Lane. (Pct. 4)
Attachments:
4.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-98191
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:
5.
Justices of the Peace:
A.
AI-98197
JP Pct. 3, Pl. 1:
Approval to reimburse Judge Ramon Segovia for the purchase of the Judicial Robe in the amount of $472.95 made for the exclusive use of the department with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to reimburse Judge Ramon Segovia for the purchase of the Judicial Robe in the amount of $472.95 made for the exclusive use of the department with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-98224
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $604,060.32 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/23/2025 through 01/29/2025:
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 15m:11s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 6.A.1&2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 10.I.1.
| 01/23/2025 - 01/29/2025 | $604,060.32 |
| Total: | $604,060.32 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 15m:11s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 6.A.1&2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 10.I.1.
Attachments:
B.
AI-98204
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0067 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0421 | Lieutenant | $0.00 | $500.00 |
Attachments:
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-98190
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | H2080-02-000-0026-00 | EDUARDO BERMEJO HERRERA | $6,240.00 |
| 2. | K2400-00-000-0389-54 | JOSE C OR ESTELLA HERNANDEZ | $2,843.49 |
| 3. | V4356-99-000-0001-02 | INCEPTION FERTILITY | $6,279.70 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-98030
Constable Pct. 3:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total amount of $855.00 (Requisition# 509410) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total amount of $855.00 (Requisition# 509410) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-98198
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the total amount of $75.00 for Hermelinda Esparza, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Req# 510366)
Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the total amount of $75.00 for Hermelinda Esparza, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Req# 510366)
Attachments:
C.
AI-98157
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay 2025-2026 membership dues to the Single Audit Resource Center in the amount of $125.00 (REQ#00509784) for Ms. Leticia Chavez, County Auditor, 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 2025-2026 membership dues to the Single Audit Resource Center in the amount of $125.00 (REQ#00509784) for Ms. Leticia Chavez, County Auditor, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-98209
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditor's (TACA) in the amount of $450.00 (Req#00510407) with the Authority of the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditor's (TACA) in the amount of $450.00 (Req#00510407) with the Authority of the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-98071
Public Defenders (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association for nine (9) attorneys in the amount of $675 (Req# 00509749) with authority for County Treasures to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association for nine (9) attorneys in the amount of $675 (Req# 00509749) with authority for County Treasures to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
F.
AI-98203
Public Defenders (1100):
Requesting approval to pay new membership fee to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawayers association for one (1) attorney in the amount of $60.00 (Req# 00510377) with authority for County Treasures to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay new membership fee to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawayers association for one (1) attorney in the amount of $60.00 (Req# 00510377) with authority for County Treasures to issue a check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
G.
AI-98212
Domestic Relations Office:
Approval to pay the FY 2025 Annual Membership Dues to the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) for Ida Trejo, DRO Executive Director and Rebecca Gomez, Executive Assistant, in the amount of $430.00. Requisition #508284 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay the FY 2025 Annual Membership Dues to the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) for Ida Trejo, DRO Executive Director and Rebecca Gomez, Executive Assistant, in the amount of $430.00. Requisition #508284 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
9.
IT Department:
A.
AI-98140
Authorization and approval to change the wireless service plan, 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: |
| Domestic Relations | 1 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
| WIC | 5 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
| WIC | 6 | Cont. Data Service |
| Probate Court/CCL#3 | 2 | Cont. Data Service |
| Probate Court/CCL#3 | 1 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
| Juvenile Probation Dept. | 4 | Cell Phone Service Plan Change |
10.
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.
AI-98077
1. In accordance with TLGC 263.151(2) and 263.152(a)(1) (3) requesting authorization to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" as surplus for sale through auction and to remove assets after the auction or to dispose of assets if no bids are received.
2. Pursuant to TLGC 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of general merchandise.
2. Pursuant to TLGC 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of general merchandise.
Attachments:
B.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-98092
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 2 to the professional service agreement between HC and Gregory Strategies, LLC (C-21-392-03-16) to extend the contract term.
Attachments:
2.
AI-98095
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Bank Depository Services" (RFP 25-0046), with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-98048
A. Requesting authority to rescind action on agenda item #97648 approved by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court on 12/17/24, to reflect the correct project information.
B. 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 through Contract# C-24-0202-08-20 submitted by contractor, Venser Contractors LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Ronnie Cruz, P.E., CFM.
B. 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 through Contract# C-24-0202-08-20 submitted by contractor, Venser Contractors LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Ronnie Cruz, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
2.
AI-98211
A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item 98090, approved by Commissioners Court on 01/28/2025.
B. Requesting approval to terminate the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-09-13) agreement between HC and NM Contracting, LLC, effective as of seven (7) days after final payment has been issued, as stated in Article 13 of the agreement.
B. Requesting approval to terminate the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-09-13) agreement between HC and NM Contracting, LLC, effective as of seven (7) days after final payment has been issued, as stated in Article 13 of the agreement.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-98245
Requesting approval to process Payment Application No. 7, submitted by the contractor 8/A Builders, LLC, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial Pavilion, in the amount of $316,144.48
Attachments:
2.
AI-98246
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice(s) 2022.05.06 and 2022.05.07, in the amount of $4,839.69 and $5,130.14, for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement and Survey Projects, submitted by contracted architect Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex (ROFA), Inc.
Attachments:
3.
AI-98226
Requesting acceptance and approval of Construction Change Directive No. 3 from 8/A Builders, LLC, for the "[ARPA-21-123-023] - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvements Project - Veterans Memorial Pavilion" project (C-24-0132-05-28), for changes to the Contingency Allowance balance, as recommended by the Project Architect, ROFA Architects Inc.
Attachments:
4.
AI-98207
Requesting acceptance and approval of the proposal provided by Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., for "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", in the total amount of $17,805.82, to provide aid to construction for underground services.
Attachments:
5.
AI-98210
A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the Precinct No. 3 Professional Engineering Service Agreement (C-23-0508-02-06) between HC and Millennium Engineering Group, Inc. to extend the termination date of the agreement.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.2, with an estimated cost of $83,351.50 as submitted by Millennium Engineering Group, Inc. for the "[ARPA-23-340-330] Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 La Mansion Health Clinic Project" (C23-0508-02-06) agreement for geo-technical and construction material testing services.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.2, with an estimated cost of $83,351.50 as submitted by Millennium Engineering Group, Inc. for the "[ARPA-23-340-330] Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 La Mansion Health Clinic Project" (C23-0508-02-06) agreement for geo-technical and construction material testing services.
6.
AI-98189
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 004, in the amount of $400,796.77, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5k Mansion Linear Park Trail, submitted by contractor 8/A Builders, LLC.
Attachments:
7.
AI-98135
Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 2 in connection with 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-23-0277-11-28) from contracted vendor, NM Contracting, LLC, for a decrease in allowance.
Attachments:
E.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-98171
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for Confirmation.com with Thomson Reuters, in the amount of $39.90 per request, for a total amount of $319.20
Attachments:
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-98199
Requesting approval to enter into three (3), sixty (60) month lease agreements through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 240502), from Enterprise Fleet Management, in the total estimated monthly lease payment of $2,495.35 with authority for HC Executive Officer or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Total Monthly Payment | Status |
| 1 | 2024 | Ford | F-150 | $859.82 | In-Stock |
| 1 | 2025 | Nissan | Pathfinder | $775.71 | In-Stock |
| 1 | 2024 | Ford | F-150 | $859.82 | In-Stock |
Attachments:
2.
AI-98082
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Lime Road Material and Services" (RFB-25-0040) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
Attachments:
G.
Constables:
1.
AI-98188
Constable Pct. 3:
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets (uniforms) from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets (uniforms) from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
H.
County Courts:
1.
AI-98205
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year StenoCAT Reporter subscription license renewal with Gigatron Software Corp. in the total amount of $724.00
Attachments:
I.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-98214
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from A-1 Facility Services (Alamo Environmental, Inc.) for the "Renovation of Elections Department Warehouse - (Jackson Creek)" along with the final payment of $80,015.14 as recommended by the project architect, ERO Architects, with authority for the Hidalgo County Facility Management Director or County Judge to sign all necessary documentation. (Audio Reference 15m:36s)
County Executive Officer, Mr. Valde Guerra stated that there is a correction for consent agenda item 10.I.1. The correct amount for the final payment should read as $80,935.36.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.I.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
County Executive Officer, Mr. Valde Guerra stated that there is a correction for consent agenda item 10.I.1. The correct amount for the final payment should read as $80,935.36.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.I.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
Attachments:
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-98159
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 | 2025-004 | 1/23/2025 | $2,296.87 |
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 4th day of February, 2025
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 February 4, 2025.
Signed this 4th day of February 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 4th day of February, 2025
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 February 4, 2025.
Signed this 4th day of February 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy