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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 15, 2015 9:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL 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.
Request approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 of Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and L&G Engineering for the management and professional engineering services for the Mission Inlet Recertification Project. Subject to legal review.
7.
Requesting approval to submit Application for Federal Assistance Hazard Mitigation Grant as it relates to varioius Drainage District projects and approval to allow Drainage District General Manager to sign applications.
8.
Requesting approval to to pay Invoice No. M-1918 in the amount of $2,320.00 as claim to Rio Valley Switching Company as it relates to repairs to Railroad crossing at Bus 83 and Mile 2 East.
9.
Requesting approval of WA No. 5 to Mission Inlet Recertification agreement with L&G Engineering in the amount of $1,287,482.53 as it relates to Engineering Services for Mission Inlet.
10.
2013 BOND SERIES
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 20 to Pct. 1 2012 Bond Referendum agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure in the amount of $68,794.30 as it relates to Preliminary Engineering Report for Old River Road Area.
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 20 to Pct. 1 2012 Bond Referendum agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure in the amount of $68,794.30 as it relates to Preliminary Engineering Report for Old River Road Area.
11.
2013 BOND SERIES
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 to On Call CMT Services Pct. #2, Pct. #3, Pct. #4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System agreement with L&G Engineering in the amount of $12,986.82 as it relates CMT Services for North Branch Drain & Mile 17 1/2 Project.
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 to On Call CMT Services Pct. #2, Pct. #3, Pct. #4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System agreement with L&G Engineering in the amount of $12,986.82 as it relates CMT Services for North Branch Drain & Mile 17 1/2 Project.
12.
2013 BOND SERIES
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 to Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement agreement with L&G Engineering in the amount of $299,985.95 as it relates to Engineering Services for South Pharr / Las Milpas South Floodwater channel.
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 to Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement agreement with L&G Engineering in the amount of $299,985.95 as it relates to Engineering Services for South Pharr / Las Milpas South Floodwater channel.
13.
A. Presentation by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Financial Advisor; Estrada and Hinojosa with respect to the issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016.
B. "Consider and approve a resolution authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds; Series 2016; delegating certain authority to the County Judge and the Financial Officer of the District pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing unlimited annual ad valorem tax pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56, Texas Water Code; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, execution of an escrow and trust agreement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto."
B. "Consider and approve a resolution authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds; Series 2016; delegating certain authority to the County Judge and the Financial Officer of the District pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing unlimited annual ad valorem tax pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56, Texas Water Code; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, execution of an escrow and trust agreement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto."
14.
Consider and approve a resolution amending an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Improvement Bonds, Series 2008, dated April 1, 2008, in the original principal amount of $72,000,000 to allow the Drainage District to fund a refunding escrow in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, section 1207.00, et seq., and making other provisions incident thereto
15.
Approval of the 2016 Revised Salary Schedule for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
16.
In accordance with Water Code Section 49.057 and Subchapter A of Government Code, Section 2254, requesting approval to engage the firm of Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP with regard to Notice of Claim - Josie Moreno & Tonie Moreno, et al v. Drainage District No. 1 at the same rate as established between the County of Hidalgo and the Firm
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
C.
Notice of Claim - Josie Moreno & Tonie Moreno, et al v. Drainage District No. 1
18.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
Notice of Claim - Josie Moreno & Tonie Moreno, et al v. Drainage District No. 1
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