SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 4, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of March 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 MARCH 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 16m:54s)
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Valde Guerra and Judge Cortez stated for the record that Commissioner David Fuentes did not participate and/or take any discussion or action on the approval of the consent agenda.
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
1.
AI-98460
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-98461
Fund Information Report
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-98570
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
Attachments:
B.
AI-98482
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Golden Cantu Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Golden Mesquite, LLC.) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B & AH
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 Alberta Road.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road is paved.
b. Mile 2 West Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 1 (SAH-Santa Ana Dev.) (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 2 West Road)
No. of Lots: 11 Single-Family, 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: AE
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 2 West Road.
ETJ: No, Rural.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 2 West Road is paved.
c. Maravillas Estates Phase 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Hani Diora, LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
No. of Lots: 93 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: No, Mile 11 North Road, Mile 1 West Road, and 4 internal streets to be paved.
d. Acres of Santa Cruz Ph. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Tierra Vacante, LLC.) (Cantu Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 101 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:16
Filling Stations:7
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 McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: No, 4 internal streets to be paved.
e. La Loma Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Daniec Dev., Inc.) (Mile 11 ½ North Road & Victoria Road)
No. of Lots: 187 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 11 ½ North Road is paved and 7 internal streets to be paved.
f. Sonora Estates Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Cayetano Dev., LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Inspiration Road)
No. of Lots: 200 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:10
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 Alton.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Inspiration Road are paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
a. Golden Cantu Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Golden Mesquite, LLC.) (Alberta Road & Raul Longoria Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B & AH
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 Alberta Road.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road is paved.
b. Mile 2 West Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 1 (SAH-Santa Ana Dev.) (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 2 West Road)
No. of Lots: 11 Single-Family, 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: AE
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 2 West Road.
ETJ: No, Rural.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 2 West Road is paved.
c. Maravillas Estates Phase 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Hani Diora, LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
No. of Lots: 93 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: No, Mile 11 North Road, Mile 1 West Road, and 4 internal streets to be paved.
d. Acres of Santa Cruz Ph. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Tierra Vacante, LLC.) (Cantu Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 101 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:16
Filling Stations:7
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 McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: No, 4 internal streets to be paved.
e. La Loma Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Daniec Dev., Inc.) (Mile 11 ½ North Road & Victoria Road)
No. of Lots: 187 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
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 Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 11 ½ North Road is paved and 7 internal streets to be paved.
f. Sonora Estates Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Cayetano Dev., LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Inspiration Road)
No. of Lots: 200 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:10
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 Alton.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Inspiration Road are paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
Attachments:
C.
AI-98578
1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 7 Blk. 40 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit #2 Subdivision (Cameron Road & Kenyon Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Cameron Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cameron Road.
b. Applicant: J & N Concrete
Legal Description: 1.31 acres out of 1,000 Blk. 138 The West Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed DG Llano Grandee Subdivision (F.M. 1015 & Mile 5 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Mile 5 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Mile 5 North Road.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 7 Blk. 40 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit #2 Subdivision (Cameron Road & Kenyon Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Cameron Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Cameron Road.
b. Applicant: J & N Concrete
Legal Description: 1.31 acres out of 1,000 Blk. 138 The West Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed DG Llano Grandee Subdivision (F.M. 1015 & Mile 5 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Mile 5 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” water line with a 12” PVC casing boring Mile 5 North Road.
Attachments:
4.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-98597
2024 4th Quarter Investment Report
Attachments:
5.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-98562
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:
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-98543
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $2,451,313.65 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/13/2025 thru 02/26/2025:
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
3. Approval to make payment to AETNA Insurance Company in relation to administrative and stop loss fees (invoice J2196190) for the month of March 2025 in the amount of $279,128.07 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| 02/13/2025 - 02/19/2025 | $1,276,149.00 |
| 02/20/2025 - 02/26/2025 | $1,175,164.65 |
| Total | $2,451,313.65 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
3. Approval to make payment to AETNA Insurance Company in relation to administrative and stop loss fees (invoice J2196190) for the month of March 2025 in the amount of $279,128.07 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-98465
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 02/01/2025 - 02/15/2025 in the amount of $63,182.46 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 02/01/2025 - 02/15/2025 in the amount of $63,182.46 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-98415
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | C4443.02.000.0004.00 | MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | $30,032.17 |
| 2. | S2950.00.000.0526.35 | MAGDALENA CAUDILLO | $2,500.00 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-98545
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Field Training Officer Certification for Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Oscar Lopez in the amount of $595 to Public Agency Training Council with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay Field Training Officer Certification for Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Oscar Lopez in the amount of $595 to Public Agency Training Council with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-98544
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay training class for Deputy Fire Marshal Jesus Diaz to obtain certification for Fire Inspector in the amount of $399 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 training class for Deputy Fire Marshal Jesus Diaz to obtain certification for Fire Inspector in the amount of $399 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
AI-98484
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 $585.00 (Requisition #512177), 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 $585.00 (Requisition #512177), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-98470
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2025 Sheriffs' Association of Texas membership dues (req. #511963) for Adult Detention Command Staff: Chief Steve Herrera and Captains Jose Vasquez and Oneida Salinas, in the amount of $25.00 each, 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 Sheriffs' Association of Texas membership dues (req. #511963) for Adult Detention Command Staff: Chief Steve Herrera and Captains Jose Vasquez and Oneida Salinas, in the amount of $25.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-98553
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of (req. # 512635) for 2025 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of (req. # 512635) for 2025 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
F.
AI-98552
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2025 Texas Chief Deputies Association membership dues (req. #512632) for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez, in the amount of $30.00 for the dues and $240.00 for registration, 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 Texas Chief Deputies Association membership dues (req. #512632) for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez, in the amount of $30.00 for the dues and $240.00 for registration, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
G.
AI-98558
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2025 South Texas Police Cheif's Association membership dues (req. #512651) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, in the amount of $25.00, 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 2025 South Texas Police Cheif's Association membership dues (req. #512651) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, in the amount of $25.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Attachments:
9.
Head Start:
A.
AI-98485
Approval of Monthly Reports for January 2025:
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-98495
Request Approval of Payment for Invoice #20464 in the amount of $1,788.54 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:
C.
AI-98497
Request for Approval of Two (2) Payments for Invoice #TN34783 in the amount of $800.00 and Invoice #TK92499 in the amount of $1,547.50 for Professional Services submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Geotechnical Testing Services through Contract C-21-006-11-02-AS for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms
Attachments:
10.
Urban County:
A.
AI-98567
“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from Play RGV, LLC. for the City of Peñitas in the amount of $46,955.00.
Attachments:
B.
AI-98569
“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is Requesting approval to purchase supplies from Medline Industries, LP., a sole source provider for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $830.31. UCP 2020 CDBG –CV Health Facilities funds will be utilized.
Attachments:
C.
AI-98571
“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is Requesting approval to purchase equipment from Casco Industries, Inc. for the City of Donna in the amount of $5,588.00.
Attachments:
D.
AI-98566
“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase supplies from Abbott Laboratories, a sole source provider for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $12,328.77. UCP 2020 CDBG –CV Health Facilities funds will be utilized.
Attachments:
E.
AI-98572
Requesting approval to purchase park equipment for the City of Mercedes in the amount of $35,990.00. Funding for this purchase will be sourced from the UCP Fiscal Year 36 (2023) Mercedes Parks and Recreational Facilities funds, “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295.”
Attachments:
F.
AI-98565
Requesting approval to purchase Equipment from Delta Fire & Safety for the City of Edcouch in the amount of $47,888.00. UCP Fiscal Year 37 (2024) Edcouch Firestation/Equipment funds will be utilized, “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”.
Attachments:
11.
IT Department:
A.
AI-98559
Authorization and approval to purchase a new 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: |
| Commissioner Pct. 3 | 1 | New Data Service Plan |
Attachments:
12.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-98536
Parks Pct. 3 (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary/Allowance | G/S | Proposed Salary/Allowance | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral) | 123-008 | 0020 | Parks Foreman | 13/01 | $56,898.00 | 13/04 | $63,083.00 | 02/24/25 |
Attachments:
13.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-98580
Sheriff's Office - D.O.J. (1229):
Requesting approval of appropriation of funds for the purchase of Breaching Kits for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Requesting approval of appropriation of funds for the purchase of Breaching Kits for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Attachments:
14.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-98515
Requesting approval as requested from the U.S. Customs And Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Mcallen Border Patrol Station R.E.A.L. Mission Program for the purpose of Mentors to "Clean/ Pick up Trash" along the County's right of way section of Trooper Moises Sanchez Blvd from (FM 107/University Dr. to Chapin St.) on Saturday, April 05th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Attachments:
15.
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-98595
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Contract Contingency Expenditure Approval (CCEA 86) for Morganti, Texas, Inc., including but not limited to applicable Change Orders;
| Description | Total Amount (Not to Exceed) |
| CCEA 86 (PCO 313) Door Frame Repairs |
$14,216.00 |
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-98541
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to C-24-0074-03-19 between Hidalgo County and L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for “[ARPA-23-330-344] Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services – Hidalgo County Juvenile Mental Health Facility" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, to extend the termination date of said agreement.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-98612
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, with an estimated cost of $79,969.63, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Precinct No. 2. On-Call Professional Services Agreement (C-24-0378-10-29) to provide Professional Engineering Services for the "Pct 2 Indoor Sports Complex - Baseball Exhibit Buildout Park Project", with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.
Attachments:
2.
AI-98469
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $144,708.99 for the Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot and Amenities Project submitted by the contractor, Venser Contractors, LLC (Contract C-24-0202-08-20) and reviewed by the project engineer, Ronnie Cruz, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-98609
Requesting approval of payment of the following payment application as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for construction services in connection to Pct. 3 El Paraiso CRC Project, through Contract # C-23-0277-11-28, and as certified for payment by ERO Architects.
| Application # | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 13 | 2-25-25 | 875396 | $572,461.74 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-98518
A. Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 3 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 the contracted vendor, NM Contracting, LLC, for a decrease in allowance.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 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-23-0277-11-28), for a 55-day extension as recommended by Project Architect, goERO International, LLC dba ERO Architects.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 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-23-0277-11-28), for a 55-day extension as recommended by Project Architect, goERO International, LLC dba ERO Architects.
Attachments:
3.
AI-98526
Requesting approval of an "Electric Utility Easement and Covenant of Access" agreement with Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., for the HC Precinct 3 El Paraiso Project, to provide electric utility services.
Attachments:
4.
AI-98473
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $716,233.50 from IOC Company, LLC, for "Liberty Blvd. (US 83 to Mile 3)" (CSJ:0921-02-194) as certified for payment by project engineer SAMES, Inc. Engineer.
Attachments:
5.
AI-98486
Requesting approval to pay the following Drainage District No. 1 Invoice No. 1163, in the amount of $593,542.75, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Glasscock Road Mile 4 to Mile 5 Stormwater Project, submitted by Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1.
Attachments:
6.
AI-98504
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as submitted by ERO Architects for services in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC (ARPA-22-123-075).
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 2025-005 | 01-23-25 | 863852 | $3,720.50 |
| 2025-027 | 02-21-25 | 863852 | $3,720.50 |
Attachments:
7.
AI-98478
Requesting approval to process the following invoice for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, in connection with the Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC Project:
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 10136221 | 2-14-25 | 862136 | $411.75 |
Attachments:
8.
AI-98557
Requesting approval of payment for Payment Request No. 5 in the amount $57,973.35 as submitted by the project engineer, SAMES Inc. for the Liberty Blvd Project (US 83 to Mile 3).
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-98491
A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.2 to Work Authorization No.2 (C-16-048-02-03) between Hidalgo County and L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to include Value Engineering, Archaeological Survey and Environmental Re-Evaluation for FM 1295 Project (from Wallace Rd to 10th Street) in the amount of $84,740.48.
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., requesting authority to engage subcontractor, Environmental Research Group.
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., requesting authority to engage subcontractor, Environmental Research Group.
2.
AI-98593
Requesting approval of payment of ARPA Payment Application listed below:
| Date | Project Description | Vendor Name | Payment Application Number | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Amount |
| 02/18/2025 | J-01 SW Project | Saenz Brothers Construction | 1 | ARPA-23-124-346 | 888836 | $386,554.50 |
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F.
Constables:
1.
AI-98524
Constables Pct.2:
1. Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(D) and 263.152 (a)(2) requesting action to declare the following assets as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition for use as "trade-ins'" toward the acquisition of new weapons including the removal of said assets from the Department inventory list:
2. Requesting Approval to Purchase and Trade-in Weapons with CTC Gunworks, LLC in the total amount of $1,763.64
1. Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(D) and 263.152 (a)(2) requesting action to declare the following assets as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition for use as "trade-ins'" toward the acquisition of new weapons including the removal of said assets from the Department inventory list:
| Qty | Model | SN |
| 1 | Sig Saucer Emperor Scorpion 1911 .45 ACP | 54H010752 |
| 1 | Sig Saucer Emperor Scorpion 1911 .45 ACP | 54H010751 |
| 1 | Sig Saucer Emperor Scorpion 1911 .45 ACP | 54H010750 |
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2.
AI-98590
Constables Precinct No. 4
Requesting approval to purchase equipment for three (3) 2024 Chevrolet 1500 through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 698-23) from South Texas Communications Inc., in the total amount of $34,370.23
Requesting approval to purchase equipment for three (3) 2024 Chevrolet 1500 through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 698-23) from South Texas Communications Inc., in the total amount of $34,370.23
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G.
District Courts:
1.
AI-98318
476th District Court:
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 892961, for the purchase of legal books and publications from West Publishing Corporation-Thomson Reuters, in the total amount of $2,211.00
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 892961, for the purchase of legal books and publications from West Publishing Corporation-Thomson Reuters, in the total amount of $2,211.00
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H.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-98472
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 6 in the amount not to exceed $8,040.00, as submitted by RO ENGINEERING, PLLC., through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0493-01-09), to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services required for the HC Health and Human Services Department Carport Canopies.
2.
AI-98496
A. Requesting approval of revised Payment Application No. 8 approved on 4/30/24 AI-95102 in the correct amount of $301,169.76 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.
B. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $80,015.14 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.
B. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $80,015.14 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.
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3.
AI-98520
A. Requesting approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TLGC 262.024(a)(7)(C) an item that can be obtained from only one source, including: electric power, gas, water, and other utility services.
B. Requesting approval to enter into a roll-off service agreement for three (3), thirty (30) yard roll-off containers with the City of Edinburg, in the amount of $293.40 per load and a daily rate of $3.00 with authority for HC Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval to enter into a roll-off service agreement for three (3), thirty (30) yard roll-off containers with the City of Edinburg, in the amount of $293.40 per load and a daily rate of $3.00 with authority for HC Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
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4.
AI-98528
Requesting approval to enter into a sixty (60) month lease agreement for mailing equipment through HC's membership with BuyBoard (Cooperative Contract No. 755-24), from Pitney Bowes, Inc., in the total amount of $4,101.66, quarterly.
Attachments:
I.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-98560
Requesting approval to rescind action on Agenda Item 98353, approved by HCCC on 02/18/2025, for the purchase of Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams All Apps Subscription.
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2.
AI-98502
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 No. | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853720 | 2025-026 | 2/21/2025 | $2,296.87 |
3.
AI-98445
Requesting approval to process the following invoice for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic:
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853723 | 10136220 | 02/14/2025 | $1,235.25 |
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4.
AI-98443
Requesting approval to process the following payment application as submitted by A&A Villa Construction, LLC for construction services in connection with the La Mansion Health Clinic Improvement Project.
| PO # | Application # | Date | Amount |
| 888513 | 2 | 02/07/2025 | $148,819.63 |
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5.
AI-98466
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Sortly Enterprise Plan Annual Subscription Renewal with Sortly Inc., in the total amount of $5,824.00 annually.
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6.
AI-98564
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between HC and the City of Mission (C-24-0078-04-02) for On-Site Sewage Facility Systems Services, to add a "Re-Inspection Fee".
Attachments:
J.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-98488
Requesting approval to purchase COBRA Feed setup and maintenance from WEX, for a one time payment of $2,500.00 and monthly payment of $75.00
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2.
AI-98468
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement for Employee Assistance Program (C-19-225B-12-03) with Deer Oak EAP Services, to formally change the company name to Deer Oaks EAP Services, LLC dba AllOne Health.
K.
IT Department:
1.
AI-98525
Requesting approval to enter into a twelve (12) month subscription agreement for KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 23-6692-03) with Insight Public Sector, Inc., in the total amount of $84,280.00
2.
AI-98487
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Mitel MiVoice Connect Partner Support Agreement through HC's membership with Sourcewell (Cooperative Contract No. 120122-MBS) from Richline IT Solutions, in the total amount of $67,080.00
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3.
AI-98479
Requesting approval to purchase Specops Password Policy Subscription through HC's membership with Omnia Partners (Cooperative Contract No. 2024056-02) from SHI Government Solutions, Inc., in the total amount of $12,575.00
Attachments:
L.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-98551
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Service Agreement between HC and La Salle Hidalgo Management, LLC (C-22-0646-04-04) to reflect a new daily rate for Hidalgo County inmates housed after the first 450 inmates.
2.
AI-98522
Requesting approval to enter into two (2), one (1) year subscriptions for Quickbooks Online Essentials from Intuit Inc, in the total amount of $1,404.00
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M.
Tax Office:
1.
AI-98537
Acknowledgment of name change from ADT Commercial LLC (previously ASG security) to Everon LLC in relation, but not limited, to the following contracts:
| Agreement | Location |
| Commercial Purchase, Lease and Services Agreement | 300 W Hall Acres Ste C Pharr, Texas 78577 |
| Commercial Purchase, Lease and Services Agreement | 722 Breyfoggle Mission Texas 78572 |
| Commercial Purchase, Lease and Services Agreement | 1902 Joe Stephens Weslaco, Texas 78596 |
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2.
AI-98534
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for one (1) user license with automatic one (1) year renewals with Canva US Inc., in the total amount of $300.00 annually.
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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 March, 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 March 4, 2025.
Signed this 5th day of March 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 March, 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 March 4, 2025.
Signed this 5th day of March 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