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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS September 29, 2015 9:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors 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:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Prayer
3.
Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
6.
A. Public Hearing on the 2016 Proposed Budget.
B. Adoption of the 2015 Tax Rate.
C. Discussion, consideration and action or changes, "if any" and the Adoption of the 2016 Annual Budget.
D. Approval to set salaries for District employees and Travel Allowance for Board Members.
B. Adoption of the 2015 Tax Rate.
C. Discussion, consideration and action or changes, "if any" and the Adoption of the 2016 Annual Budget.
D. Approval to set salaries for District employees and Travel Allowance for Board Members.
7.
Resolution for the nomination of candidate(s) for the 2016-2017 Appraisal District Board of Directors.
(Nomination deadline is October 15, 2015)
(Nomination deadline is October 15, 2015)
8.
Requesting approval of the following through the District's membership with DIR Contract No. DIR-SDD-1777 Vendor AT&T.
| Equipment | Service | Cost |
| Sim Card for Existing Trimble Unit / Survey Equipment |
Unlimited Data Connect Plan | $37.99 Monthly |
9.
2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting approval to Work Authorization No. 18 in the amount of $46,000.00 to Pct. 1 Bond Referendum Professional Agreement as it relates to General/Management Coordination for Lucero Del Norte Rural Drainage Improvements. TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc.
B.) Requesting approval to Work Authorization No. 19 in the amount of $75,528.32 to Pct. 1 Bond Referendum Professional Agreement as it relates to Basic Engineering Servives for Donna North Lateral Control Structure & FM 495 Drain Control Structure. TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc.
A.) Requesting approval to Work Authorization No. 18 in the amount of $46,000.00 to Pct. 1 Bond Referendum Professional Agreement as it relates to General/Management Coordination for Lucero Del Norte Rural Drainage Improvements. TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc.
B.) Requesting approval to Work Authorization No. 19 in the amount of $75,528.32 to Pct. 1 Bond Referendum Professional Agreement as it relates to Basic Engineering Servives for Donna North Lateral Control Structure & FM 495 Drain Control Structure. TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc.
10.
2013 BOND SERIES
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 8 in the amount of $18,238.29 with L&G Engineering to Professional Agreement Pct. 3 La Joya Watershed Improvement project as it relates to Geotechnical Engineering Services.
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 8 in the amount of $18,238.29 with L&G Engineering to Professional Agreement Pct. 3 La Joya Watershed Improvement project as it relates to Geotechnical Engineering Services.
11.
2013 Bonds
Request approval to issue payment on the following items:
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $96,112.35 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers in relation to Construction Contract No. 15-006-06-02A-Tijerina Rural Development Drainage Improvements Project. Project Engineer: Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. PO#627160.
B. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $63,949.50 from PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC in relation to Construction Contract No. 15-007-05-19B-Delta West Rural Development Drainage Improvement Project. Project Engineer: Noe Saldivar, P.E., Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. PO#627082.
Request approval to issue payment on the following items:
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $96,112.35 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers in relation to Construction Contract No. 15-006-06-02A-Tijerina Rural Development Drainage Improvements Project. Project Engineer: Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. PO#627160.
B. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $63,949.50 from PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC in relation to Construction Contract No. 15-007-05-19B-Delta West Rural Development Drainage Improvement Project. Project Engineer: Noe Saldivar, P.E., Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. PO#627082.
12.
2013 Bond Series
A. Approval of Counter Offer acceptance and closing documents for parcels 18A and 49A in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request for issuance of manual check of offer to complete the transaction.
A. Approval of Counter Offer acceptance and closing documents for parcels 18A and 49A in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request for issuance of manual check of offer to complete the transaction.
13.
2013 Bond Series:
Discussion and Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Hidalgo County. Interlocal will allow the District to reimburse the County for the Construction cost of Drainage Improvements within Heidelberg and Spanish Palms Subdivisions out of the Rural Drainage Development funds from Precinct #1, total cost is $390,416.70.
Discussion and Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Hidalgo County. Interlocal will allow the District to reimburse the County for the Construction cost of Drainage Improvements within Heidelberg and Spanish Palms Subdivisions out of the Rural Drainage Development funds from Precinct #1, total cost is $390,416.70.
14.
A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L&G Engineering as it relates to Material Testing Services (on call on an as needed basis) for projects within Hidalgo County Pct. 2, 3, 4 and HCDD1 Master Drainage System. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on August 18, 2015.
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Services Agreement with L&G Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $32,329.83 as it relates to On Call Construction Material Testing Services for Tower Rd. and Mile 17 1/2 Drainage Improvements Project.
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Services Agreement with L&G Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $32,329.83 as it relates to On Call Construction Material Testing Services for Tower Rd. and Mile 17 1/2 Drainage Improvements Project.
15.
Requesting approval to purchase (1) 6" Godwin Diesel pump on Road Going Trailer to include hoses, adapters and PM Service Kits from Xylem through the District's membership with HGAC Contract No. CM02-15 in the amount of $42,657.66.
16.
Concurrence and approval of Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority / TxDOT Roadway Improvement project:
CSJ: 0220-01-023 US 281 (Military Road) And BSIF Connector.
CSJ: 0220-01-023 US 281 (Military Road) And BSIF Connector.
17.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
18.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
19.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
20.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
21.
Adjourn