SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 1, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of April 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 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT APRIL 1, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 42m:00s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items, 7.A.1-3., and 10.B., for further discussion.
Commissioner Villarreal noted an abstention from agenda item 10.B.1.; however, no corresponding agenda item was listed.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Commissioner's Court - Consent Agenda, with the exception of items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to take action on Consent Agenda Items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
See Consent Agenda Items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B., for action taken.
1.
AI-98912
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-98913
Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
Awards/Recognitions:
A.
AI-98941
Approval of Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 1351 Naming A Portion of U.S. Highway 281 After U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua.
Attachments:
B.
AI-98942
Approval of Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 1931 naming a portion of U.S. Highway 83-S after Specialist 4 Rodolfo Valdez.
Attachments:
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-98907
- Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
- Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
B.
AI-98800
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Los Ebanos Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 3 (VRS Investments, LLC.) (Los Ebanos Road & Mile 8 Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Los Ebanos Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Los Ebanos Road is paved.
b. Salida Del Sol Estates Phase IX Subdivision- Pct. 3 (3F Developers, LLC.) (Polvorin Drive & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, El Polvorin Road is paved.
c. Lomas Del Valle Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Luis Guajardo) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile ½ West Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 10 North Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 10 North Road is paved
d. La Reserva Subdivision Phase II - Pct. 4 (La Reserva Ph. III, LTD.) (F.M. 2812 & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 125 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:21
Filling Stations:16
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 2812 is paved and 6 internal streets are to be paved.
a. Los Ebanos Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 3 (VRS Investments, LLC.) (Los Ebanos Road & Mile 8 Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Los Ebanos Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Los Ebanos Road is paved.
b. Salida Del Sol Estates Phase IX Subdivision- Pct. 3 (3F Developers, LLC.) (Polvorin Drive & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, El Polvorin Road is paved.
c. Lomas Del Valle Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Luis Guajardo) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile ½ West Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 10 North Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 10 North Road is paved
d. La Reserva Subdivision Phase II - Pct. 4 (La Reserva Ph. III, LTD.) (F.M. 2812 & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 125 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & A
Estimated Number of Streetlights:21
Filling Stations:16
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 2812 is paved and 6 internal streets are to be paved.
C.
AI-98811
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Villa Paraiso Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Minnesota Road & Valverde Road) Reimbursement Request:$5,159.00 for (Bus Stop & Regrading)
a. Villa Paraiso Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Minnesota Road & Valverde Road) Reimbursement Request:$5,159.00 for (Bus Stop & Regrading)
D.
AI-98793
1. Requesting approval to rescind the action taken under Agenda Item 84695, approved by Commissioners Court on 2/22/2022, to approve 24 streetlights for Las Encinitas #2 Subdivision.
2. Requesting approval for 33 Streetlights in Las Encinitas #2 Subdivision.
2. Requesting approval for 33 Streetlights in Las Encinitas #2 Subdivision.
Attachments:
E.
AI-98915
1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 14.742 acres out of Lot 11 Valverde Subdivision; Proposed: Presidio Square 1 Subdivision (Valverde Road & Bus. 281) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Valverde Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Valverde Road.
b. Applicant: Spectrum Project No. 4343941-SM34E (Pct. 3)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: North of Mile 6 Road approximately 205 feet west of Texan Road.
c. Applicant: Vexus Project Metro Net EBA Vexus Fiber (Pct. 3)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Northwest corner Bagley Drive and 5 Mile Road
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 14.742 acres out of Lot 11 Valverde Subdivision; Proposed: Presidio Square 1 Subdivision (Valverde Road & Bus. 281) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Valverde Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Valverde Road.
b. Applicant: Spectrum Project No. 4343941-SM34E (Pct. 3)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: North of Mile 6 Road approximately 205 feet west of Texan Road.
c. Applicant: Vexus Project Metro Net EBA Vexus Fiber (Pct. 3)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Northwest corner Bagley Drive and 5 Mile Road
Attachments:
5.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-98935
Approval of the Management Control Agreement TX DPS and FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems and Hidalgo County with authority for Executive Officer Valde Guerra and District Attorney's Office Chief Administrative Attorney Victor Manuel Garza to sign the agreement.
Attachments:
6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-98818
Requesting approval to process payment of invoices (9) 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 # | Total Amount | Invoice period | PO# |
| LRGVDC-Valley Metro (Cthse. shuttle) | various | $57,913.12 | February 2024 - Oct. 2024 | 827019 |
Attachments:
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-98897
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $2,163,966.00 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/13/2025 thru 03/26/2025:
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 J2267126) for the month of April 2025 in the amount of $307,304.01 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 42m:34s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes and Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
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 items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| 03/13/2025 - 03/19/2025 | $976,454.23 |
| 03/20/2025 - 03/26/2025 | $1,187,511.77 |
| Total | $2,163,966.00 |
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 J2267126) for the month of April 2025 in the amount of $307,304.01 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 42m:34s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes and Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
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 items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI-98789
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 03/01/2025 - 03/15/2025 in the amount of $58,014.84 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 03/01/2025 - 03/15/2025 in the amount of $58,014.84 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-98830
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | L1355.00.000.0065.00 | LAZARO H FERNANDEZ FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $4,245.55 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-98797
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | J7650.02.000.005C.00 | CINEMARK USA | $36,580.87 |
| 2 | T0803.01.000.0017.00 | GABRIEL C MADRID | $7,300.00 |
| 3 | V4356.99.000.0001.02 | INCEPTION FERTILITY | $6,984.59 |
Attachments:
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-98917
449th District Court (1100):
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt, in the amount of $195.00 (Requisition #00514715) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt, in the amount of $195.00 (Requisition #00514715) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-98805
Purchasing Department:
Requesting approval to submit an Annual Membership Application with the National Procurement Institute (NPI) for Director of Purchasing Ignacio Amezcua, in the amount of $130.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
Requesting approval to submit an Annual Membership Application with the National Procurement Institute (NPI) for Director of Purchasing Ignacio Amezcua, in the amount of $130.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
Attachments:
C.
AI-98879
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #514576 for 2025 membership dues for Captain Rocky Serna to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #514576 for 2025 membership dues for Captain Rocky Serna to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-98831
County Treasurer:
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 Annual membership dues to the County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT) (Audrey Ochoa) in the amount of $40.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 Annual membership dues to the County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT) (Audrey Ochoa) in the amount of $40.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-98788
DBM:
Requesting approval to pay membership renewal dues to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Damaris SanMiguel & Reynaldo Salazar, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Req# 513997
Requesting approval to pay membership renewal dues to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Damaris SanMiguel & Reynaldo Salazar, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Req# 513997
10.
Head Start:
A.
AI-98834
Approval of Monthly Reports for February 2025
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
Attachments:
B.
AI-98835
Request for Approval of Payment for Invoice #20475 in the Amount of $1,016.38 for Professional Services Submitted by B2Z Engineering, Construction Management Engineer, through Contract C-21-004-09-21-AS for Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms (Audio Reference 42m:34s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes and Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
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 items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes and Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
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 items 7.A.1-3., and 10.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
Attachments:
C.
AI-98836
Request for Approval of Payment for Invoice #1822101-14 in the Amount of $2,395.51 for Professional Services Submitted by Laura Warren, Project Architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc. through Contract C-21-0683-08-24 Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms
Attachments:
11.
Urban County:
A.
AI-98865
The Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from Casco Industries, Inc. for the City of Progreso in the amount of $5,852.00.
Attachments:
12.
IT Department:
A.
AI-98761
Authorization and approval to purchase a 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. 1 | 1 | New Cell Phone Service |
Attachments:
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-98880
Executive Office - Forensic Center (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification &Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification &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 (Lateral) |
125-001 | 0017 | Administrative Assistant II | 06/01 | $33,200.00 | 06/02 | $34,362.00 | 03/24/2025 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-98950
Jail (1100) / Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following change in funding source as listed below, effective 04/07/2025:
Approval of the following change in funding source as listed below, effective 04/07/2025:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S |
| 280-002 | 113 | 0382 | Administrative Assistant I | 04/02 | 280-001 | 113 | 0491 | Administrative Assistant I | 04/02 |
Attachments:
14.
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-98938
Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Potential Change Orders (PCO), Contract Contingency Expenditure Approvals (CCEA), and Change Orders (CO) for Morganti Texas, Inc., including but not limited to applicable change orders;
| Description | Total Amount (Not to Exceed) |
| PCO 304 [CO] RFI 707 Grid Line B and 6 Enclosure |
$21,711.00 |
| PCO 223 [CO] Repair Drive on P4 Elevator |
$26,945.00 |
| PCO 314 [CCEA] Stair Epoxy, Decopanel and Wood Door Repairs |
$35,132.96 |
| PCO 316 [CCEA] Paper Towel Dispensers in 2A-149 and 2A-150 |
$1,218.00 |
| CREDITS | |
| MTI 120 [CO] Deletion of MTI 113 (Scope to be done by Owner) |
-$23,523.00 |
2.
AI-98804
Courthouse Law Library:
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription renewal for Family & Medical Leave Handbook with Simplify Compliance LLC in the total amount of $564.99
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription renewal for Family & Medical Leave Handbook with Simplify Compliance LLC in the total amount of $564.99
Attachments:
B.
County Judge's Office:
1.
AI-98862
Co. Judge (1100):
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription with GrantWatch, Inc., in the total amount of $199.00.
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription with GrantWatch, Inc., in the total amount of $199.00.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-98905
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $127,374.01 for services rendered in connection with the Pct.1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-98887
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Code Blue Software Subscription Service renewal with JSJ Rodriguez, Inc. dba Telepro Communications, in the total amount of $1,462.52.
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-98949
Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 4 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.
| Change in Allowance | New Allowance Balance | |
| El Paraiso Health Clinic | -$19,911.00 | $150,519.00 |
| El Paraiso Community Resource Center | -$5,654.00 | $70,504.42 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-98888
Requesting approval of payment application No. 6 in the amount $61,685.93 as submitted by the project engineer, SAMES Inc. for the Liberty Blvd. (US 83 to Mile 3) Project.
Attachments:
3.
AI-98885
Requesting approval to process the following invoice as submitted by ERO Architects for services in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC Project (ARPA-22-123-075).
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 2025-051 | 3-24-2025 | 863852 | $3,720.50 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-98791
Requesting approval to process the following invoice for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, in connection with the Precinct 3 CRC Project:
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 10138388 | 3-17-2025 | 862136 | $823.50 |
Attachments:
F.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-98796
Requesting authority to exercise the fifth one (1) year contract extension with LPJ Family Limited Partnership for "Citizen Collection Station in San Manuel Area" (C-16-108-04-05) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
2.
AI-98819
Requesting authority to exercise the second and final one (1) year contract extension with SAFE Global Services for "Surveillance and Monitoring of Illegal Dumping" (C-22-0530-03-21) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
G.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-98798
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software subscription for Quickbooks Enterprise Software 3-user Silver Subscription, from CCMA Account and Consulting, Inc. dba Lifo Ledger in the total amount of $2,962.00
Attachments:
H.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-98864
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to a service contract between HC and Mid Valley Pest Control LLC for "Pest Control Services" (C-24-0041-04-30) to include additional locations.
Attachments:
2.
AI-98790
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 9 to a service contract between HC and Triple R Fire & Safety LLC for "Fire Alarm & Security Monitoring Services" (C-22-0402-09-20) to include additional locations.
3.
AI-98820
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Delta Specialty Signs & Supply, LLC for “Traffic Road Signs & Miscellaneous Equipment” (C-22-0049-04-05) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
4.
AI-98854
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Edwards Abstract & Title Co. for “Title Company Services Pool” (C-24-0020-04-16) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
I.
Fire Marshal:
1.
AI-98743
A. 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:
B. Requesting approval to Purchase and Trade-in Weapons with CTC Gunworks LLC, in the total amount of $2,007.19
| Qty | Asset No. | Asset Description | Serial No. |
| 1 | 68378 | Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 Handgun | KU69037 |
| 1 | 68379 | Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 Handgun | KU93927 |
| 1 | 68380 | Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 Handgun | KU94140 |
B. Requesting approval to Purchase and Trade-in Weapons with CTC Gunworks LLC, in the total amount of $2,007.19
Attachments:
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-98904
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement for Laboratory Services (C-21-0794-05-31) with Quest diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc., to add clinic sites and update contact information.
Attachments:
2.
AI-98895
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc. for “Laboratory Services” (C-21-0794-05-31) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
3.
AI-98882
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with ES OPCO USA LLC dba Veseris for "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals" (C-21-0758A-05-31) under the same terms and conditions.
Attachments:
4.
AI-98883
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. for "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals" (C-21-0758B-05-31) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
Attachments:
5.
AI-98899
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 | 2025-050 | 03/24/2025 | $2,296.87 |
6.
AI-98810
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC (TXIDG) for professional construction management services in connection with the La Mansion Health Clinic Improvement Project.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 887985 | 04 | 03/13/2025 | $13,074.76 |
Attachments:
7.
AI-98809
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 | 10138387 | 03/17/2025 | $247.05 |
Attachments:
8.
AI-98769
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 | 3 | 03/07/2025 | $49,621.90 |
Attachments:
K.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-98801
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement with automatic one (1) year renewals with Canva US Inc., in the total amount of $119.99 annually.
Attachments:
L.
IT Department:
1.
AI-98828
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for five (5) user licenses through HC's membership with Omnia Partners (Contract No. 2024056-02) for Easy Vista with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., in the total amount of $12,263.90 annually.
Attachments:
2.
AI-98802
Requesting approval to purchase Ethernet services through the HC's Master Agreement with SmartCom Telephone LLC (C-20-484-09-15), for the following location.
| Line Item | Service Description | Term | Service Location | Monthly Recurring Cost | One time installation fee |
| 1. | 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps Metro-E | 36 months | 1051 N. Doolittle Rd., Building B, Edinburg, TX 78542 | $449.00 | $250.00 |
Attachments:
M.
Veterans Office:
1.
AI-98659
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 894798, to enter into six (6) Licenses one (1) year and one (1) License five (5) month Vetpro Software User subscription with Panoramic Software Corporation, in the total amount of $3,176.25
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 1st day of April, 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 April 1, 2025.
Signed this 10th day of April 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 1st day of April, 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 April 1, 2025.
Signed this 10th day of April 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